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2010: Year of the Melee weapon?
Looking over the TF purchases of the past year, I couldn’t help but notice this cool trend, i.e. that we saw more figures with melee weapons over the traditional missile launcher. I know they existed before, it just seems that they were more prominent this year than any other. It was more than the typical sword as well; the variety was amazing. Just looking at my collection we had:
Katanas & Wakizashis of Drift/Bludgeon/Banzaitron
Pop-out Battle blades/hooks of Optimus
Ninja Daggers of Mindwipe
Axes of Skystalker
Trident of Terradive
Pickaxe of Skullgrin/Darkmount
I’m probably missing more, but the point is that figures in all classes, from scout to leader had this trend. Even better was when combined with the improved possibility of the figures we finally got the 2-handed grip pose which I don’t remember seeing too often. I know that firing missiles at each other is a large factor for some, but I think unique melee weapons are a good change of pace (and less missiles lost!)
Any thoughts on this trend & whether it will continue into next year?
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