Retro Sci Fi Costume Set: Rocket Packs! - Vote for what we make!
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Posted on: 2012-02-01 17:57 in CoH and CoV General Discussions
B has some nice symmetry. (PS: That's a great [pick up line if anyone wants to use it).
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First Choice: Option B|
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Second Choice: Option C
Can we have BOTH B and C?
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I've got at least one character that's been waiting literally 7+ years for some kind of rocket/jet pack costume item. Sure there are plenty of temp powers that can substitute for it, but getting one as a costume item will be awesome. 
I voted for option B because that'd probably be the most widely versatile one but I'd be happy with A as well. Getting option B with and without rings would be good too. Option C looks a bit more like strapping a cartoonish bomb to your back than a rocket pack, but as I implied above I'd probably use it regardless.
After looking at option A I was thinking that if the pylons actually slid back into the pack when standing on the ground that would be really cool. That way it would look more like option B when not flying - the pylons would pop out only when in flight.
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Liked the look of A, But it might be as big as the wing radier pack and if thats the case No.,
B is My Vote it is more incline like the existing rocket pack which I love. A retooled jingle jet would also look great, otherwise I choose you Picka... I mean B 
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I went with A, but again, I'd be happy with any of them. They all look retro-sci fi, but A is a little less Jetson looking, allowing for slightly less cheesy retro-sci fi concepts. (Not that I don't like cheese!)
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Originally Posted by Oathbound
Voted for A cause it kinda reminds me of the Martin Jetpack:
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I like it and I'm glad you're considering it, but that particular "jetpack" is much more than just a backpack-sized device. The pilot literally straps into it and flies it like a miniature helicopter. It's much larger than any of the other backpack-based temp flight powers you've done so far.|
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WIN! I'd love a jet pack like that.|
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As for the poll, I voted A. Seems the most versatile, and I would rather devote what time they have to making a costume-piece jet pack to something I can use across multiple concepts, as opposed to something specifically styled for Retro Sci-Fi.
Honestly, I like the rings on all of the other costume polls save for this. If there is one piece in the set that should be more general in design, it should be this one considering how long people have been requesting it.
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I vote for this one. Barring that, it's A, because the rings ruin B for me. However, I 100% agree with this: "I think it's a bit silly that we can't get just two options for a jetpack seeing as it's probably THE most requested back detail that's ever graced the suggestion forum..." But I do appreciate that you're seeking customer feedback in advance, so kudos for that.
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Originally Posted by SmegHead
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I REALLY like A but B looks cool too.. Please say this will not be another jump pack/ steam jump knock off but an actual jet pack to use to fly with.
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Something for ppl to use My vote is for A.
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I hadn't noticed that... but now I am even more glad I picked A!
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Originally Posted by Feyhd
A, it reminds me of the nacelles on the USS Enterprise 8)
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Too difficult to choose... but, B looks very cool
I voted for C on the cotume because of the rings (though I hope they add B's glowy parts to it)
However I went with A on the Rocket Pack, because we currently have no jetpack back options, and I think it would be the most versatile. If we had more jetpack options, I would have gone with B as well.
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I couldn't agree more.
A, in my opinion. C's a bit too silly for most toons I have, and not a fan of the goofy rings myself. Yes I know it's stereotypical retro space, but hey, I may just want the jetpack or something and not the whole set.
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I personally would much prefer A, but B fits the pack concept better IMO so it got my vote.
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B is cool, but I have to go with A. A is a dead ringer for the classic Buck Rogers jet pack, and I think the more compact design of B might not stand out well as part of a costume.
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I don't feel quite so strongly but I do tend to agree.
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As soon as I saw B I was like "OH DEFINITELY THAT ONE!", but then I saw C and thought... "Oh, man... that'd be such a great retro rocket pack!!".
I decided to go with B, but I would so love to see C and feel bad that the design is getting left behind!
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I voted for B because if I were to buy a retro sci-fi pack, I'd want that one to be included.
That said, A is a very nice, relatively simple jetpack. I hope we're getting some bogstandard jetpacks somewhere along the line before we get loads of specialised themed ones.
Soyeah, B please. But more jetpacks in general please also.
voted A
I like A cause it looks like a baby raptor pack fromt eh Sky Raiders<3
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