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Post by Jenna on Dec 23, 2022 10:22:22 GMT -6
What does everyone want to see in a potential 2024 relaunch. Obviously, I'd reeeeally like to see a return to the original style, but I'm not sure how feasible that is.
Here are a couple of my ideas:
- New breeds! I want an Australian cattle dog and a pitbull. I'd also like to see more mixed breeds and mutts. Maybe with an emphasis on shelter pets?
-Less emphasis on these being for "girls". I've met quite a few boys who collect these! Towards the end when MEG made all those sparkly poodles, they kind of lost me (but obviously I still bought them all and really like them).
-Cards! I love the cards a lot. I love the little statistics. Towards the end of the series, I noticed that all the figures got all 7/8/9/10s. I liked it better when they got a variety of high and low scores. It gave them more personality!
-I'm okay with a more modern illustration style
-I want them to immortalize my pets in IMP form. This is pure wishful thinking, but I really think my dog Banjo would be a hot seller.
If they decide to go back to realistic sculpts, I'm in. I went through a brief phase where I thought I'd try collecting the new ones, but it just wasn't the same.
Who knows what they'd do, or if this relaunch will actually happen. But it's fun to speculate now! What do you want to see?
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Post by piddy on Dec 24, 2022 7:01:52 GMT -6
Yes more mixed breeds would be good, personally for me need a black labrador, as we have had all three colours! They do need cards makes them more collectable.
Prefer realistic looking ones like 90s originals they stand the test of time, being over 30 years old most still look good as new.
Only downside would be having to collect cards in every country format, not sure could afford to keep up with that!
Be good to see what happens.
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Post by clover on Dec 27, 2022 2:37:43 GMT -6
I agree with a lot of that for sure!
Original style yaaasss!
More breed variety--they did expand further with the G2s, including a number of first-shelf personal favorites. And more mixes would be very interesting.
I like the art style on the packaging and cards we got here in the States, though it could stand to be a little less pink and "girly." Dogs can certainly be marketed to boys too. (Poodles don't all need to be girls or glittery either--lean into the fact that it's originally a tough hunting breed that's still got the athleticism and smarts to prove it given half a chance!) And yes, let them get lower scores! xD
If the G2s were part of the site and I could get the rest for a reasonable sum I likely would, but the ones I was able to acquire are more than fine.
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Post by 90skitty on Jan 21, 2023 5:03:34 GMT -6
No flocked figures. No. These things are awful and they ware so badly. Do kids these days really like that in toys? As a kid, I'd have had sensory issues touching those.
No figures with those big goofy eyes that are popular now in kids toys - what they did to Beanie Babies.
Bring back the how the old sets were - with the cards and podium stands.
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Post by clover on Jan 24, 2023 7:17:35 GMT -6
I can agree with that too. I have always liked flocking and had good luck with it, but do not prefer it on PiMPs. No more big eyes/heads (unless you're making Ed & Bev Bighead!) And yep, the original stuff ain't broke, so don't "fix" it; it's all cherished to this day for good reason.
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Post by Jenna on Jan 26, 2023 10:02:15 GMT -6
I’m curious what they’ll do, if they end up doing it. I still haven’t heard anything from MEG. If they truly are celebrating 30 years, maybe that means they’ll go retro with it. Or maybe they’ll do something new entirely. I literally dream of finding new puppies, so I hope to see something good!
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Post by ashana911 on Mar 24, 2023 12:07:38 GMT -6
I really hope they relaunch with original style.
I wonder if they do a relaunch will it raise the value of original pups as a larger community might start collecting again
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Post by edwardinsane on Mar 24, 2023 20:01:36 GMT -6
I hope the prices don't go up anymore. Jees, half the time people are already trying to sell them for $10 each.  |
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Post by ashana911 on Mar 24, 2023 20:49:26 GMT -6
I know right. I can't stand that people om ebay are selling $10 each. So now when other people go to sell they see those prices and assume that is normal
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Post by pokemonrocks on Mar 26, 2023 18:53:01 GMT -6
I have a hard enough time finding the tiny babies let alone with a relaunch!
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Post by Jenna on Mar 26, 2023 19:14:01 GMT -6
I am still desperate to hear more about this relaunch. If it's similar enough to the original IMP, I'd buy it all! If it's more similar to the more recent lines, I'll pass.
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Post by edwardinsane on Mar 26, 2023 22:09:28 GMT -6
Yeah, when the recent lines came out I was sort of interested in them, and even bought a set, but they just can't compare. The og lines are just way cuter, imo. Maybe there is a chance the relaunch will be more like the classic figures with the boom in 90s nostalgia lately? Here's hoping.
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Post by Jenna on Apr 15, 2023 8:34:49 GMT -6
 The official Puppy IMP Instagram page shared my story about edwardinsane 's rarity guide! Maybe I'm grasping at straws here, but any time they show the slightest interest in the old IMP, it makes me hopeful that they're working on something! |
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Post by ashana911 on Apr 15, 2023 20:56:12 GMT -6
That is amazing!! I love that they share and comment on your posts.
There is hope!!
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