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Seriously! Why he wasn’t put in the correct spot (the same as Disneyland’s) to begin with is beyond me, but something as simple as that would do SO much.

Should just go back to the original enhanced with today’s technology. She’s silent & sinister, so much more foreboding of a presence and fitting of the ambiance for an haunted attic scene in that context, she isn’t supposed to be a sad, sympathetic bride. Not entirely sure why that’s such a hard...

Huh, that’s interesting. Then I wonder why he hasn’t given up the reigns on Kermit yet? Keep in mind, he’s still Big Bird, of all characters, on Sesame Street, also. And again, Uncle Deadly has been a constantly recurring character because of how well loved & praised he is. Not just for the...

Granted, I genuinely want the new show pilot to do well if it gets the spirit right the way we’ve wanted all these years. But if not, the suits at Disney are the only ones to blame and I really, truly hope people start pointing the fingers at the right people to blame if the show itself doesn’t...

Yeeeah, they honestly should recast Kermit again at this point. It’s pretty clear the majority also don’t care for the current Kermit performance. As good of a performer Matt Vogel is otherwise, he just doesn’t have the right vocal range to get Kermit right and it’s def distracting. If Disney...

Another factor to take into consideration is that unfortunately, the paint job on these guys’ eyes tended to vary, in that there were 5 of the same sets built to make up the opening turntable scene, still, there were some minor differences here & there if you had a keen eye. While I’d argue most...

But yes, angles & lighting can play a factor. Keep in mind too, of course, these figures are meant to be seen animating/animated, so, as a result, they’re not always gonna be posed or lighted in ways that’d always look great for one single photo used out of its intended context.

Respectfully I disagree. He looks practically identical with the exception of no sweater. (Which makes sense in the context of that scene as it shows how he’s created using the creative process sung about/discussed in said scene.) Otherwise, one thing I do notice is one of Figment’s horns in...

yeah, MouseGear featured a very similar non-thematic theming issue that the Creations shop does now. The main thing it had going for it was the fact that it had a theme and executed it well.. but it was nonetheless, thematically speaking, completely unfitting for EPCOT. A shop in the Magic...

I’m surprised you reached that conclusion upon looking at them side to side. When I look at them, seems they use the very same sculpts for most of the figures, the upside down house and blast scenes utilize new sculpts but they mimic the original Blaine Gibson sculpts

I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that people aren’t used to seeing full blown audio-animatronic figure photos or props on merchandise and are mostly used to seeing more stylized/animated appearances of everything on these pieces usually. I don’t have an issue with it myself, but yeah

Possibly another fun solution would’ve been to create a new, unique EPCOT character for the shop that specialized in creating new & innovative merch. This also could create some fun ways to promote new & highlight must-haves and new items as they come in. Create new little skits and things for...

For a shop called Creations, it honest to God should’ve featured all of EPCOT’s creations through the years including the ones currently in the park., along the walls, themed shelves, etc. I see no reason why you couldn’t have feature more thematic elements dedicated to park icons and characters...

Ahh, fascinating. I personally think he does a better job as Rizzo than Bean, but nonetheless, again, nice to see both characters back & utilized. And who knows, he may become better with Bean with time. Sends good vibes about the upcoming Muppet Show next year.

If after those attempts fail, like, okay, those didn’t do well enough and thus it’s reasonable. But otherwise, just dumb to do that kind of thing where you replace older things entirely without even trying to see if better marketing/social media posts or merchandising could help them. That would...