1. We can count on seeing the silver pads version of Grand Slam on a retro card. Maybe not very soon, but I would assume next year or 2028 at the latest.
2. The Stinger wasn't a Pulse exclusive. Sometimes Hasbro holds things back for themselves. We don't have to like it. But it is what it is. It's also likely that because the Stinger didn't move as well as anticipated, that retailers, including BBTS and EE, passed on the VAMP MK II.
3. BMac said last week that they're aware people want another chance at the MK I VAMP and there are plans to repop it. He mentioned it again this week and promised it's coming. Maybe that one'll be fan channel.
Larry's busy writing a comic book every month. He's not a young guy, either. I can't imagine splitting his time between that, new/updated file cards, and convention appearances would be an easy thing. I also imagine he would want quite a bit more money from Hasbro than what they pay Mark.
We get Clutch again today. Next week, we should see that Dusty go up for preorder. The following week should be the next main line wave of five, which includes a new version of Duke.