Let’s face it, the GI Joe fandom usually seems like it’s most vocal about whatever is new. While Sigma 6 isn’t usually the topic of discussion now-a-days, it would be a lie to say that many of us here did not partake in collecting the unique, 8″ GI Joe figures. For a hot minute(actually a few years), Sigma 6 was pretty big here at the ‘Tank.
Since 2008, in lieu of utilizing the Sigma 6 format, Hasbro decided to instead re-release 12″ GI Joe figures. They have returned once again for the GI Joe 30th Anniversary. The common complaints, even dating back to the GI Joe 25th Anniversary and even further, were:
- Constant use of a dated figure body(basic articulation, no double jointed elbows/knees from the 25th 12″ figures through ROC, to now, aside from the JoeCon Crimson Guard Paratrooper). For some reason the “super articulated” body has rarely been used.
- Not as much cloth clothing
Some of us began to wonder, why not use the Sigma 6 format instead? The figures are:
- More affordable
- Have clothes
- Include weapons lockers
- Have modular weapons/accessories
- Are very sturdy/durable
Which brings us to Renegades. Renegades designs have animated styling. Sigma 6 featured a style that was highly styalized, not so much anime, but more along the lines of designer vinyl toys. Imagine, Sigma 6 figures with new parts and cloth uniforms to replicate the Renegades designs. Want a big Roadblock figure? Easy, use the buck for Heavy Duty or Grunt!
As part of the 30th anniversary celebration, would you rather have Sigma 6 Renegades figures, or the current 12″ figures by Hasbro?
Shin Densetsu says
Discussion Point - Sigma 6 Renegades
Which would you rather have, Sigma 6 Renegades(Sigma 6 figures with new parts based on the Renegades character designs), or more of the current Hasbro GI Joe 30th Anniversary 12" Figures?
SVT_COBRA says
Option 3, Sideshow.
oliverbox says
When you say "Sigma 6 Renegades", do you mean the character designs from Renegades but done in Sigma 6" scale/style?
Shin Densetsu says
Saboteur says
It's not a lie when I tell you I did not partake in collecting S6.
arashikage storm says
Are the 12 inch Hasbro not redundant now that Sideshow has the Joe brand? I would rather spend $100 on one of those than $20 on a Hasbro one......
JohnnyAngel77 says
I really liked the S6 figures. With that said, my vote is for 6" figures. Come on Hasbro...just do it....please.
Shin Densetsu says
TARGETSIX says
I'd prefer they concentrate on the main line, but if they have to do something else, 12" is it. Sigma six was a diversion at best and a real waste of time. At least 12" is at the core of GI Joe historically.
SVT_COBRA says
Sigma 6 was too cartoony and anime-ish for my tastes. I also have no love for Renegades styling. Therefore my lack of interest in anything related to either.
I knew nothing about the new 12" Joes until I saw a couple yesterday. So theyre generic soldiers? I will pass. I collect Joes for the individual characters. What am I going to do with a generic army guy?
Sideshow all day. They are outperforming Hasbro's own product by giving fans EXACTLY what they want.
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