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| Best Elite EVAR! |
Ok Hasbro, what gives? Why do you make things so confusing?
We've heard in the past that elite ranges were the new standard, and we were
happy about that, ecstatic even. We were diggin’ reshells of our old favorites
and lovin’ the new and innovative designs that were debuting. It was mostly
easy to tell the difference from old to new, most of the old stuff was yellow.
The few that weren't were easily distinguished by the blazon white stripe of
the elite line. So why Hasbro? Why are
you re-releasing non elite blasters with elite colors?! First the Jolt, then
the Barrel Break and the Reflex. To my knowledge these weren't the bestselling
blasters to begin with, so I can understand not wanting to spend the time and
money to improve them to elite ranges. So why repaint them?! Listen, I get it,
you want more variety, but you want to phase out the yellow of old. Fans will
see it as tainted and under performing. So, why not release them in a different
color? Or without the white stripe? Or NOT AT ALL. I mean, they had their day
in the sun, if they weren't great sellers why bring them back? You already have
superior offerings at those price points and with similar blaster types.
It doesn't stop there;
S.B.N.C has discussed some rumors
that the Longstrike may be getting similar treatment. Say it ain't so guys!
Personally, I love the Longstrike and would be stoked if it were released as
part of the proper elite line, getting the new “standard” ranges. Still, we've
moved on yet again. The blue and white stripe are apparently a thing of the
past:
“I mentioned back at last years 2013 London Toy Fair, that N-Strike was being
phased out. Well that is still the plan, but now they're adding the Nerf Elite
Blue blasters to the list. As retailers work thru selling off the old N-Strike
(yellow) blasters, they will now no longer be able to order Elite Blue
blasters. Instead they will be stocking the new Elite Orange Whiteout scheme.”
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| STOP IT HASBRO, STAhP! |
So… No more blue? Is this your answer to confused fans? But
wait, I thought the elite ranges were the new standard? Ok, ok, fine. Let’s do
this, white and orange, orange and white. At least there’ll be no more confusion.
Oh hi Havok Fire! Wait, you’re not getting elite ranges? But…But…You’re a
re-release of the Vulcan! AND YOU’RE WHITE AND ORANGE!!! Maybe next they'll start makin' the MEGA line blue, or go back to yellow, or... oh, wait...
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| What is this? I don't even... |
~Josh
Ok Hasbro, what gives? Why do you make things so confusing?
We've heard in the past that elite ranges were the new standard, and we were
happy about that, ecstatic even. We were diggin’ reshells of our old favorites
and lovin’ the new and innovative designs that were debuting. It was mostly
easy to tell the difference from old to new, most of the old stuff was yellow.
The few that weren't were easily distinguished by the blazon white stripe of
the elite line. So why Hasbro? Why are
you re-releasing non elite blasters with elite colors?! First the Jolt, then
the Barrel Break and the Reflex. To my knowledge these weren't the bestselling
blasters to begin with, so I can understand not wanting to spend the time and
money to improve them to elite ranges. So why repaint them?! Listen, I get it,
you want more variety, but you want to phase out the yellow of old. Fans will
see it as tainted and under performing. So, why not release them in a different
color? Or without the white stripe? Or NOT AT ALL. I mean, they had their day
in the sun, if they weren't great sellers why bring them back? You already have
superior offerings at those price points and with similar blaster types. 
Got to be one of my all time fav posts ever! Loved it man :D
ReplyDeleteBwahahahaha. I loved this!
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