Duck will not be getting a CGI face, without a question. He will be getting a classic face for the following reasons:
1. Duck's CGI face was only shown in season 12 which never aired in Asian countries (including Japan, China, etc.). Bachmann models are made in China. They will have a model face for Duck as a reference.
2. Duck has never appeared in full CGI, despite his season 12 face. He is more throughly recognized with his model looks, including the face! The only reason why Diesel had a CGI face was because he is already in CGI form and it matches his current representation on the show. Don't believe me? Look at the Bachmann Donald and Douglas models, and even the Ben model as they are prime examples of this.
3. Duck's CGI face is too small and lacks cheekbones. It's extremely inaccurate and it'd also be too hard for Bachmann to model for the character.
4. Duck is a character who is loved by the older fans of Thomas. Bachmann recognizes this and how long fans have been waiting for Duck, so they'll want to make the model worth waiting for.
5. Thomas fans would mope and complain on boards and fansites everywhere. This happened with Diesel as well as some of the CGI rolling stock updates. It would hurt the sales for Duck, which would make it a poor seller which I'm sure Bachmann wants to steer away from.
My opinion, I can see the face shown in Bowled Out that was pointed out earlier on the Bachmann Duck. It represents his character very nicely, and Bachmann generally aims for 'toothy' kinds of grins with most of their models.
1. Duck's CGI face was only shown in season 12 which never aired in Asian countries (including Japan, China, etc.). Bachmann models are made in China. They will have a model face for Duck as a reference.
2. Duck has never appeared in full CGI, despite his season 12 face. He is more throughly recognized with his model looks, including the face! The only reason why Diesel had a CGI face was because he is already in CGI form and it matches his current representation on the show. Don't believe me? Look at the Bachmann Donald and Douglas models, and even the Ben model as they are prime examples of this.
3. Duck's CGI face is too small and lacks cheekbones. It's extremely inaccurate and it'd also be too hard for Bachmann to model for the character.
4. Duck is a character who is loved by the older fans of Thomas. Bachmann recognizes this and how long fans have been waiting for Duck, so they'll want to make the model worth waiting for.
5. Thomas fans would mope and complain on boards and fansites everywhere. This happened with Diesel as well as some of the CGI rolling stock updates. It would hurt the sales for Duck, which would make it a poor seller which I'm sure Bachmann wants to steer away from.
My opinion, I can see the face shown in Bowled Out that was pointed out earlier on the Bachmann Duck. It represents his character very nicely, and Bachmann generally aims for 'toothy' kinds of grins with most of their models.