The Funskool Red Dog debuted nearly 24 years ago. During that time, I've been constantly flummoxed by the figure's complete lack of popularity. Even back in 2001, when the figure was available from every guy with an Amex card for $4, few collectors really wanted to get one. This made no sense to me for several reasons. First, the Renegades were supposed to be popular. In subsequent years, it became apparent that their popularity was very overstated. Second, the Red Dog is a pretty drastic recolor from the Hasbro figure. He features a different skin tone that fundamentally changes Red Dog's appearance. Figures like that tended to be very popular. Finally, the figure included a nice cadre of accessories. Along with a black version of Red Dog's pistol, you also got a Recalled Roadblock machine gun. For collectors who liked rare weapons, the Red Dog was a chance to get a mold that was pretty scarce in the U.S.
Despite this, the figure never took off. And, today, that lack of popularity has made this figure relatively expensive. Too expensive for a casual pickup for sure. So, you see this figure even less than you used to. Which is too bad as this is one of my favorite early 2000's releases. So, I continue to use this figure far more often that most others. Despite this, the figure rarely elicits much response. It seems that most collectors are just blase about this figure and don't much care about it.
Funskool Red Dog Profile
Funskool Red Dog by dantedmc37
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