The Hasbro Joe Team stops by with some answers on the ROC card art, Wave 2 of the deluxe Target toys, and who will be in the Resolute 7 pack.  Come in to find out.  

Bill:  Distribution of the Target-exclusive ROC Deluxe Figures series 2 seems to be very spotty, with some areas out West receiving them as early as August while stores in the Northeast (like mine in CT) have yet to see them in late October. Are the recently-leaked photos of what looks like a third series of Target Deluxe figures a sign that the company is still committed to these figures (and Wave 2), or should collectors resort to the secondary market if they want a SERPENT Armor?

Joe Team:  We can’t comment on retailer distribution, so at this point it’s hard to say... but I wouldn’t stop keeping an eye out.

Bill:  Some "off screen" ROC figures feature character art that bear striking resemblances to certain actors (Bench-Press' card art looks like a beefed-up Joshua Jackson, Grunt's file card makes him look exactly like Til Schweiger)... are these some clever casting clues for the Joe movie sequel, or just a coincidence?

Joe Team:  This is purely coincidence. No characters are ever based on actual people unless they are official movie character and require their likeness.

Bill:  What will we see in next year's Resolute 7-pack: Reissues of existing characters that have already been inserted into the ROC line (City Strike Snake Eyes, Roadblock), the unreleased prototypes we've all seen like Scarlett and Destro, or new figures the fans have yet to see at all? Or will the 7-pack be a combination of all 3 categories?

Joe Team:  We are finally releasing some of the characters that collectors have been clamoring for (Roadblock, Scarlett, Destro and Baroness among others...), and have some newly tooled figures based on the Resolute series that are sure to please...  stay tuned!!!