It seems there will be no Kenji/Hiro for Genesis 8.
You can't say that for sure until G9 comes out.
I doubt because the counterpart is often the next figure or the following :
Victoria 8
Olympia 8
Michael 8
Teen Josie 8
Stephanie 8
Lucas 8
Monique 8
Darius 8
Charlotte 8
Sakura 8
Owen 8
Karyssa 8
Alexandra 8
Edward 8
Aiko 8
Ollie 8
Penny 8
Edie 8
???
Kaylee 8 and/or Mika 8
I imagine the next male will be the counterpart of Penny 8 or Kaylee 8.
Well it is true Kenji 7 was probably not as near a big a seller as Aiko 7 was but I think he's probably next, otherwise Penny 8's counterpart, maybe sort of a civil cleancut character as portrayed in those old Hollywood movies, not that that brings any particular actor to mind, but just sort of a general lighting and film technique.
Genesis 3 got 33 core figures (12 males), Genesis 8 reaches 18 core figures (6 males), it remains at least 6 male figures (May include Lee, The Guy, Gianni)
I get the vibe that the store is not going to be making anymore Genesis 8 males official characters, I hope I’m wrong but we haven’t even got Gianni and there are three more potential female characters lined up.
Genesis 3 got 33 core figures (12 males), Genesis 8 reaches 18 core figures (6 males), it remains at least 6 male figures (May include Lee, The Guy, Gianni)
I get the vibe that the store is not going to be making anymore Genesis 8 males official characters, I hope I’m wrong but we haven’t even got Gianni and there are three more potential female characters lined up.
We most likely have at least another year to go with Genesis 8 before Genesis 9 shows up... so if trends continue (one pro bundle every two weeks), that could mean as many as 45-ish Genesis 8 pro bundles, assuming that Genesis 9 shows up around June 15th, 2019...
The linked 'core figure' search is missing Edward 8, who has his own pro bundle and texture set. He should be part of that list I think. Someone at Daz may want to address that.
As to whether we've hit consistently the 'one pro bundle every two weeks' target since Genesis 8 launched... here's a chronology
The dates I'm listing are the dates listed in on the associated Daz documenttion pages for the product releases.
Note that Edward 8 falls 9 days after Alexandra 8, and 19 days before Aiko 8, I'm guessing that he actaully showed up in the store around 02/27/18.
06/15/17 Victoria 8
@ Six weeks until the next pro bundle (Pretty Base G8F 06/30/18, Morpheus - G3M 07/02/17, Celinette G3F - 07/05/17, Lainey G8F - 07/17/17, Raine G8F - 07/20/17, Loveable Nerds Bundle G3F&M - 07/24/18, Karly G3F - 07/24/18)
07/25/17 Olympia 8
Four weeks until the next pro bundle (Kytaria 08/08/17)
08/22/17 Michael 8
Four weeks until the next pro bundle: (Mahleah/Slash Swimsuit Bundle 08/28/17, Dylan 09/4/17, Syble 09/11/17)
09/19/17 Teen Josie 8
10/3/17 Stephanie 8
10/17/17 Lucas 8
Four week gap here, @ Halloween (Cayley Bundle 10/28/17, Pepper Bundle 11/2/17)
11/14/17 Monique 8
11/28/17 Darius 8
12/12/17 Charlotte 8
12/26/17 Sakura 8
01/09/18 Owen 8
01/23/18 Karyssa 8
Skipped for 3 weeks here
02/13/18 Alexandra 8
02/22/18 Edward 8
03/13/18 Aiko 8
03/27/18 Ollie 8
04/11/18 Penny 8
04/24/18 Edie 8
As for which Daz character is next for the pro treatment, I'm still rooting for Freak 8!
Genesis 3 got 33 core figures (12 males), Genesis 8 reaches 18 core figures (6 males), it remains at least 6 male figures (May include Lee, The Guy, Gianni)
I get the vibe that the store is not going to be making anymore Genesis 8 males official characters, I hope I’m wrong but we haven’t even got Gianni and there are three more potential female characters lined up.
We most likely have at least another year to go with Genesis 8 before Genesis 9 shows up...
So time to stop spending money on G8 to get ready for the G9 onslaught, LOL
Actually, if there is anything like a pattern going on, we seem to get either two females, and then a male, OR a female followed by her male counterpart. Ollie and Edie were a bit out of phase, since we suddenly got female, male, female, and then the matching female. But so far, we've not had more than two "official" (i.e., numbered) females in a row. We've also had 11 "realistic" to 6 "stylized" characters, so far.
And fewer of the male characters have been hinted at ahead of time, while we keep getting hints of various females who may or may not show up for months afterward.
Genesis 3 got 33 core figures (12 males), Genesis 8 reaches 18 core figures (6 males), it remains at least 6 male figures (May include Lee, The Guy, Gianni)
I get the vibe that the store is not going to be making anymore Genesis 8 males official characters, I hope I’m wrong but we haven’t even got Gianni and there are three more potential female characters lined up.
We most likely have at least another year to go with Genesis 8 before Genesis 9 shows up...
So time to stop spending money on G8 to get ready for the G9 onslaught, LOL
No kidding! These days I have only bought clothes and accessories.
The store seems to release big sale winners early on, like Victoria 8 second stringer characters seem to get released during sale months, and the end months seem to get a few unpopular straggler characters. If lee and mei Lin sold well they would’ve been released by now.
Unfortunately I doubt we will see David, Or freak. I’m honestly surprised we didn’t get gianni though.
It is possible lee and gianni are enjoying their Florida retirement as well. But maybe one will be released this month.
Unlikely Lee will arrive until after Mei Lin 8, so unless we have a run of 4 females, Lee 8 will be late June at the earliest.
Since DAZ doesn't do elf males, then if the next figure is a male, it is highly unlikely to be a mate for Mika 8. It really could be any male, as we have seen no evidence from clothing/hair fits like we have with the females. Gianni 8, maybe, but no Gia 8 yet, nor any hints she will come at all.
6 out of the 9 characters released in 2018 have been stylized, so non-realistic seems in vogue at the moment, so maybe Kenji 8 is next, or some other Anime male with a new name.
I really get the impression, Mika 8 notwithstanding, that they're trying to extend the G3 line of figures rather than replace them. Lots of stylized figures because there's lots of art styles. So my guess is we'll continue to see more stylized figures and just plain weird figures. I would just like one non-goofy male stylized figure please. I'm not sure if this was intended, or if because stuff like Olympia and Stephanie just didn't sell as well as the more distinctive new shapes.
His fit is in the dForce male pj's that came out the other day. Looks to be an elderly fit maybe..... narrow shoulders and wide hips with a bit of a belly.
Sounds like maybe another stylized character a la Ollie and Edie? Maybe ;). If it was stylized but done as well as the aforementioned characters I might go for it. Otherwise I'm not in the market for more stylized stuff ;).
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I am very happy with Ollie & Edie.
You can't say that for sure until G9 comes out.
Since we've seen 2 ladies as the latest releases, I am crossing my fingers the next one will be a lad again :D
I doubt because the counterpart is often the next figure or the following :
I imagine the next male will be the counterpart of Penny 8 or Kaylee 8.
But why Mika 8 ? Karyssa 8 is already here.
Well it is true Kenji 7 was probably not as near a big a seller as Aiko 7 was but I think he's probably next, otherwise Penny 8's counterpart, maybe sort of a civil cleancut character as portrayed in those old Hollywood movies, not that that brings any particular actor to mind, but just sort of a general lighting and film technique.
Genesis 3 got 33 core figures (12 males), Genesis 8 reaches 18 core figures (6 males), it remains at least 6 male figures (May include Lee, The Guy, Gianni)
We most likely have at least another year to go with Genesis 8 before Genesis 9 shows up... so if trends continue (one pro bundle every two weeks), that could mean as many as 45-ish Genesis 8 pro bundles, assuming that Genesis 9 shows up around June 15th, 2019...
The linked 'core figure' search is missing Edward 8, who has his own pro bundle and texture set. He should be part of that list I think. Someone at Daz may want to address that.
As to whether we've hit consistently the 'one pro bundle every two weeks' target since Genesis 8 launched... here's a chronology
As for which Daz character is next for the pro treatment, I'm still rooting for Freak 8!
So time to stop spending money on G8 to get ready for the G9 onslaught, LOL
Actually, if there is anything like a pattern going on, we seem to get either two females, and then a male, OR a female followed by her male counterpart. Ollie and Edie were a bit out of phase, since we suddenly got female, male, female, and then the matching female. But so far, we've not had more than two "official" (i.e., numbered) females in a row. We've also had 11 "realistic" to 6 "stylized" characters, so far.
And fewer of the male characters have been hinted at ahead of time, while we keep getting hints of various females who may or may not show up for months afterward.
No kidding! These days I have only bought clothes and accessories.
5/9/18
Mika 8 has been released. Apparently she's representing for the elves.
Right on time too! The Daz team is hitting their two week tempo on Pro releases rather consistently now.
Anyways, as two whom might show up next 2 weeks from now... my vote is for:
Freak 8! Freak 8! Freak 8!
My guess is probably not, but that's who I want, just because...
No way, like Hiro 5, Freak 5 was the last of the series, I think Swole or Massive morphs replace it.
So how about Lee and Mei Lin? Have they been retired too?
I don't think tthey are essentials like Monique and Darius. maybe they will be released in September or December.
The store seems to release big sale winners early on, like Victoria 8 second stringer characters seem to get released during sale months, and the end months seem to get a few unpopular straggler characters. If lee and mei Lin sold well they would’ve been released by now.
Unfortunately I doubt we will see David, Or freak. I’m honestly surprised we didn’t get gianni though.
In fact, Michael is the last male pioneer still alive
Freak, Hiro and David are retired, when Stephanie, Aiko and The Girl are still here.
But Darius, Lee and Gianni seems to replace them.
It is possible lee and gianni are enjoying their Florida retirement as well. But maybe one will be released this month.
We got a lot of female releases I want some guys now... like Kenji? Seriously been waiting for this guys for a long while now.
Unlikely Lee will arrive until after Mei Lin 8, so unless we have a run of 4 females, Lee 8 will be late June at the earliest.
Since DAZ doesn't do elf males, then if the next figure is a male, it is highly unlikely to be a mate for Mika 8. It really could be any male, as we have seen no evidence from clothing/hair fits like we have with the females. Gianni 8, maybe, but no Gia 8 yet, nor any hints she will come at all.
6 out of the 9 characters released in 2018 have been stylized, so non-realistic seems in vogue at the moment, so maybe Kenji 8 is next, or some other Anime male with a new name.
I really get the impression, Mika 8 notwithstanding, that they're trying to extend the G3 line of figures rather than replace them. Lots of stylized figures because there's lots of art styles. So my guess is we'll continue to see more stylized figures and just plain weird figures. I would just like one non-goofy male stylized figure please. I'm not sure if this was intended, or if because stuff like Olympia and Stephanie just didn't sell as well as the more distinctive new shapes.
It's too late for Kenji because Aiko was released 2 months ago.
It's sad because FF15 Noctis could be nice as Kenji 8.
Mika 8 TY discount expires on May 23th, does it mean the next figure will released on May 24th ?
An older, or at least mature woman's what I need, not another supermodel.
Preferably something by Saiyaness.
Hopefully a Gianni type male.
I'm thinking Floyd 8.
His fit is in the dForce male pj's that came out the other day. Looks to be an elderly fit maybe..... narrow shoulders and wide hips with a bit of a belly.
Sounds like maybe another stylized character a la Ollie and Edie? Maybe ;). If it was stylized but done as well as the aforementioned characters I might go for it. Otherwise I'm not in the market for more stylized stuff ;).
Laurie
Floyd 8? I'd almost buy just for the name.