Wacky Wednesday: CJ’s Treatise on the Greater Good and the Utility of Capitalism

Posted by Dustin on 06/03/26 at 07:05 AM Category: Vintage Collection, No Content Day

Just Kidding.

So, let's talk about a certain Mr. Pongjamin S. Krell.

He's no Mark Bavaro

What's The Deal With Pong Krell?

Pong Krell is Dexter Jettster but instead of owning a diner and inexplicably being an expert on darts, he's a Jedi. Unlike most Jedi who have 2 arms and treat their brainwashed child soldiers almost like they're regular people, Pong has 4 arms and sees them as disposable cannon fodder who only exist so that more important characters can focus on personal drama and one-liners. This is objectively the correct viewpoint, but some people consider it less honorable or something.

So Pong Krell is Cool?

No. Pong Krell is stupid. Dexter Jettster was cool.

Now this is a cool alien.

So He Should Never Be Made in TVC, Right?

Well, here's something that might surprise you if you follow me on LinkedIn. Pong Krell should absolutely be produced. While nobody should want a Pong Krell figure, on account of him being such a stupid character, a whole lot of people do want him and have been very consistent in that. How do we account for this disparity? Well, Two and A Half Men was the highest rated show on TV. That is my response. Hasbro makes figures to make money. If people want Star Wars Bulbasaur, then they should make him. It's not their job to protect us from own poor judgement.

I don't remember the context of this

So It Will Sell Well And Save TVC?

Maybe. For one thing it would almost certainly be deluxe. Not because it's a large figure, but because they are not going to give us 4 articulated arms for the price of 2. But sometimes they need to put things out there and trust the market. And on the bright side... if it fails to move units, I can gloat about it for years to come.