(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/pmundheim/CrocMaster.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/pmundheim/Panther.jpg)
If I see mole pods on clearance I'd kind of like them for something I wanted to do years ago...
KIf I see mole pods on clearance I'd kind of like them for something I wanted to do years ago... Only for real cheap though. Those things suck as Joe toys, but would make a decent base for little SW project.
I have a feeling the Armadillo rehash is just "extra" stuff Hasbro is adding to the line, like they did with Transformers.
Pitt (http://www.hisstank.com/gi-joe-news/attachment.php?do=fullview&attachmentid=3497)
Those are awesome sets....but Chuckles? Chuckles ???
Yeah, Alley Viper and the like were in the vintage line...
Honestly I think a lot of the ROC figures look quite nice and would make good random Joes...
I don't know if anyone here collects the Sideshow 12" Joes, but it looks like Storm Shadow (http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=6289) and a Cobra Paratrooper (http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=6327&utm_source=wp_news&utm_medium=online) have been announced.
I bought both of the new five packs.
Mostly because I am dumb.
iFett, I went by that Walmart again and the 5-pks won't scan - the price checker says "Please see sales associate" or something like that.
I did see them at TRU today for $29.99.
Yuppers..
Resolute B.A.T. (from 5pack)
Comicon Black Suit Cobra Commander
Resolute Cobra Trooper (from 5pack)
Resolute Duke (from 5pack)
I think it'd be cool of them to do everyone in snow Parkas... Or if not "everyone", then at least a lot of the mains like Scarlet, Duke, Flint, and the like. I always liked them in snow gear in the toon and taking Joes out in a big snow was a grand childhood memory for me. We lost many Flash figures we had to replace and wound up every spring finding them in the thaw.
TNI (http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode=view&album=GIJoe%2FRise_Of_Cobra%2FDestro&pic=Destro.jpg&dispsize=600&start=0) has a pic up of the "Destro with mask" figure from the Rise of Cobra movie line, if anyone is interested.
Jesse, the Cobra set had SS, Commander, Baroness, Zartan and Viper (with the new arm) and the Joe set had SE, Lady Jaye, Hawk, Shipwrek and Flint.
TNI (http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode=view&album=GIJoe%2FRise_Of_Cobra%2FDestro&pic=Destro.jpg&dispsize=600&start=0) has a pic up of the "Destro with mask" figure from the Rise of Cobra movie line, if anyone is interested.
If you mean the Tiger Force Rattler and Python Patrol Conquest, I've seen both at my local Target so they're out there.
I saw those both today too, in the regular aisle - mixed in with the regular paint scheme versions.
Anyone care to read the qna's this go around? Only confirmation I got was of Dial Tone and the Snowcat. Kinda scary that Hasbro won't confirm if the classic line will resume after the movie, but I enjoyed it while it lasted.
I wonder if Ripcord will actually be Ripcord? He was a great figure.
Lava Pod Volcano... I hope that's not a cheesy repaint of the Cobra Pogo thing that came out around 1987.
I fear this film will suck like no film has sucked before.
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HissTank has pictures (http://www.hisstank.com/gi-joe-news/gi-joe-movie-2/gi-joe-rise-of-cobra-firefly-barbecue--more-revealed-8168/) of a bunch of new movie figures, including Firefly and Barbecue.
I'm not feeling that Cobra Commander....
HissTank has pictures (http://www.hisstank.com/gi-joe-news/gi-joe-movie-2/gi-joe-rise-of-cobra-firefly-barbecue--more-revealed-8168/) of a bunch of new movie figures, including Firefly and Barbecue.
When they went onto all those other guys though (Vipers, Alley Vipers, Techno Vipers, Wiper Vipers, Pharmacist Vipers, Custodial Engineering Vipers, Teaching Certified Vipers, etc.), I really wasn't into all those. The earlier army guys were the best.
I think the Resolute Cobra Troopers are without a doubt far cooler than all those other guys Hasbro whipped up.
WTF? I thought for sure they would paint the Eel helmet orange and give that to Wet-Suit instead of just ditching him with the Torpedo mask.
Effing corner cutters.
Awesome Wet Suit helmet. Any idea if the helmet/head on sale now will fit over the forthcoming head? I want the helmet big time, but I will invariably screw up if I attempt to paint that head that comes with the Broken Arrow helmet.
And I need to order fast, because I'm still kicking myself over not ordering the Dusty harness before it sold out :'(
, and I even saw about 20 of the Quick Kick and Dusty packs on clearance for $7.00 at one Wal Mart.
I will cruise back today and see. I'll pick up whatever is left and let you guys know what I get.
In case people don't visit the Joe sites...
new pics (http://www.hisstank.com/gi-joe-news/25th-anniversary-3/gijoe-resolute-cobra-island-and-modern-era-figure-images-8280/) and more new pics (http://www.hisstank.com/gi-joe-news/gi-joe-resolute-15/gi-joe-resolute-destro-action-figure-images-8279/)
Bazooka was a douche, so no loss there to me.
Airborne didn't get dialogue because, much like Snake Eyes and/or Chuck Norris, he didn't need it. He spoke with his fists!
101st Airborne Sergeant? Hardly douche material...
Short Bus guy in a football shirt that "uhhhh" 'd out a sentence now and then, and was Alpine's bitch? Pffft.
;)
ROC Destro 2pack & SDCC 12” BARONESS (http://www.hisstank.com/gi-joe-news/conventions-9/hasbro-announces-exclusives-for-2009-san-diego-comic-con-8301/)
*yawn*
What about that time Alpine and Bazooka found Quick Kick, and Bazooka sang the theme song for the candy bar Quick Kick was promoting?
That was pretty douchey, you've got to admit. That and the fact that he talked like he'd sustained a traumatic head injury all the time....
Why hide when your enemies run at the first sight of you?
Long live Chuck Norris? Meh...
I can't see why they'd invest the money and resources into this project without putting it out on DVD or possibly continuing "the series" Kinda silly to just stick it up on the web and then to only show it once on cable at midnight. Hopefully we'll learn more at Comicon.
I know there are a few Joe club members on here but I don't know how many of them buy the 12" items. Anyway, this year's free club figures are starting to hit mailboxes and I got the 12" Talking Black Adventure Team Commander this year.
The figure comes with shorts, t-shirt and a dog tag and then they offered an accessory set that includes a box, boots, uniform, pistol and shoulder holster. My Commander came yesterday and today I got the accessory set. Really nice figure, IMO, so I thought I'd post a photo of him in all his gear.
(http://www.netenigma.com/gijoe/photos/twelve/club/2009commander/S_2009-gijoecc-freeblackcommander.jpg) (http://www.netenigma.com/gijoe/photos/twelve/club/2009commander/2009-gijoecc-freeblackcommander.jpg)
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Buying toys shouldn't be this hard... ::)
I'm going to give a bump to the Outer Rim Collectibles (http://www.theouterrimcollectibles.com/storename/outerrimcollectibles/home.aspx) in case anyone is looking for a good place to purchase Joes. Prices are fair, though steep on some items, but there is a large selection of toys. I know the owner, and I'm sure he'll be stocking the Wave 5 vehicles soon enough.
Just stopped by Target and everything GI Joe that is not Combat Heroes is on clearance at 30% off. Finally caved and bought the Cobra 5pack and a few extra troopers. That $5 price made it easy.
BBTS has the W5 vehicles in stock
Those Monkeywrench sunglasses look great. How about a JD group discount? ;) I hate the look of him without glasses.
I know this may be a long shot, but I was curious if anyone here had gotten extras of the mail away Doc figure?
If you guys will pick a color I am sure we can get Aly to do that for us.
I saw a few ROC toys at TRU today. Nothing 3 3/14, but some weird 12" Snake Eyes and Dukes where you push their dog tags and they make cool military noises like car horns and cymbals crashing.
There was some role play stuff, too. A Snake Eyes and an Accelerator Suit. Mega awesome super rad.
So, if you want them you might as well start shopping this weekend since we all know there will be stores that will just put them out whenever they want... :P
I see why some people were down on the Night Raven because it doesn't measure up to the vintage version but this one isn't too bad.
I see why some people were down on the Night Raven because it doesn't measure up to the vintage version but this one isn't too bad.
Didn't Hasbro rename the Night Raven? Thought I read something on Hiss about that a few weeks back.
From Hasbro press release:
"Hasbro is pleased to announce that the first wave G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra toys are going to begin to hit shelves ONE WEEK EARLY, starting Monday, July 6th.
Beginning this Monday and rolling out throughout next week, your favorite retailers will be adding G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra figures and vehicles to their stores. This is your opportunity to be the first to get your hands on these highly anticipated toys."
So, if you want them you might as well start shopping this weekend since we all know there will be stores that will just put them out whenever they want... :P
How did your Cover Girl look? I saw two, and both looked kind of monkey faced.
So wait, the Eel is NOT a wide release figure? holy ****. ::) My brother still doesn't have the regular Eel I don't think, and I figured he'd at least get this one... Gotta be kidding me.
I saw SS v1, HD v1 & v2, Scarlett v1, Neo Viper, Destro, Stone, Desert Duke, Zartan, Breaker, Snow Job & his vehicle, both version of the Gunship and the PIT along with some roleplay, and the playskool style stuff.
So wait, the Eel is NOT a wide release figure? holy ****. ::) My brother still doesn't have the regular Eel I don't think, and I figured he'd at least get this one... Gotta be kidding me.\
I'd really like to get the TRU exclusive Firefly, though.
I'd really like to get the TRU exclusive Firefly, though.
Do you have a link to a photo of the Firefly? I didn't know TRU was getting an exclusive but you're the second person that has mentioned it.
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I'd really like to get the TRU exclusive Firefly, though.
Do you have a link to a photo of the Firefly? I didn't know TRU was getting an exclusive but you're the second person that has mentioned it.
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Linky! (http://www.theterrordrome.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/rise-of-cobra-firefly.jpg)
I like that he has all that gear, plus I'm kind of a Firefly nut.
It may be the same crap, but it still makes it a better value for the $8 they're charging for these figures (assuming TRU is the same as Target). It's better than paying $8 for a Medical Frigate Princess Leia with Stormtrooper blaster. :-\
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Regarding the 7-packs (Cobra Island) BBTS has them for $70.00 per set...
Regarding the 7-packs (Cobra Island) BBTS has them for $70.00 per set...
$70.00 per set?!!?!
Yikes. That's nutso. SmallJoes has the Joes for $31 and the Cobras for $37.
ETA: I checked BBTS, it looks like the $70 is for both sets, which is much more reasonable.
Anybody on here getting multiple sets of the Cobras? I'm really just interested in the Dr. Mindbender; I'd be happy to pay his freight and take him off your hands if you're stocking up on troops....
A local Target had GI Joe Comic Packs and Jet Vehicles at 75% off on their clearance end-caps. Comic packs for 3 something and vehicles for 6 something - nice prices for those that collect the line.
Still looking for Boob Armor Scarlett. I saw one on Tuesday, but passed. Regretful. I was also pretty tempted to pick up another Conquest for $6.24
Waiting until Walmart puts their stuff out to see if the vehicles might be a bit cheaper there or not.
Regarding the 7-packs (Cobra Island) BBTS has them for $70.00 per set... I'm going to plug Outer Rim Collectibles (http://www.theouterrimcollectibles.com/storename/outerrimcollectibles/home.aspx) as a local guy runs the site. He doesn't have the sets listed yet, but I bet he will in a few days and at a decent price so I'd say keep your eyes there if you're looking for a deal.
Waiting until Walmart puts their stuff out to see if the vehicles might be a bit cheaper there or not.
WM totally missed the boat on new Joe stuff. None of the 3-4 stores I visited over the weekend had anything. other than old stuff. Just another reason to not like the store I suppose. meh.... ::)
The "Past and Present" set is kind of neat.
That means that TRU has already had the stuff and had a sale before any Wal Mart in my area has them. (for those interested I have 6 Wal Marts within 10 minutes of the new house).
especially that dude with the hat.
What's that "thing" that comes with Duke? Thought I saw that included with another fig a week or so ago, but not sure.
Hisstank.com has some pics up of the Hasbro booth. The battle stations look pretty cool.
If a WM in my area EVER gets Joe product, I will have you hooked up.
As usual, you are the source of light to which I pray.
Hi Paul,
Believe it or not, Mindbender is the only one I want. I am happy to trade you another Joe for one, LMK.
Thanks!
After finding the Turbo Tank today, and seeing all the new SW stuff coming out, GI JOE suddenly fell off my interest list again... oh well, it was a fun 3-4 weeks while it lasted. :P
I don't think I could stomach buying figures on sale at one place with the intention of turning a profit by "selling" them back to another store... I think my conscious would get in the way. :-\
As usual, you are the source of light to which I pray.
My army of Mindbenders showed up today...send me your FedEx address Ryan... and anybody else who wants a Dr. Mindbender.
I'm not making a profit. Just saving a few bucks at retail. All depends on how you view it I suppose, but yes - it is seedy so judge it how you may.
Anyways, I got sucked into buying more of these figures today, just one freaking day after I said I was done. I must be sick in the head
Then, I hit Target and saw Flash and a few new kinds of Vipers, passed on them but did get Hawk and the Cobra Humvee... ARGH!!!
Stopped by TRU on the way home last night and they have 1 carded figure on their massive display. Looked pathetic. I only bought 10 figs during the sale last week so it wasn't because of me either.
I miss the RAH style cards, but if the figures are the same, I am ok with it.
According to the GI Joe QnA's we will know the answer to that question at the Joe Con.
I've got 1 extra Dr. Mindbender left if anybody is needing one.
Got my Mindbender today. Thanks Paul!! :)
Saw Target's R.H.I.N.O. this morning at $49.99. Glad I picked up the DTC version or whatever it was at HTS for $5 or whatever I paid. Nice vehicle though. Reminds me of that thing from Aliens.
There was also a weird Crimson Neo-Viper that has to be a candidate for worst repaint ever.
Now, if someone could just explain how Flash's gun rope connects to his body...
That's a pretty cool accessory Doc. Had no clue, but those Vipers are just fugly so I'm not picking any of them up.Now, if someone could just explain how Flash's gun rope connects to his body...
It doesn't - it connects to the bottom big freakin rocket launcher. At least that's all I could figure out. Kinda makes you wonder what that extra hole is for on his back though. :-\
Huh??
I got mine to plug into the hole in the back with no problem. IIRC, one of the pegs is slightly larger than the other, and I think that one goes into the laser and the smaller one goes into the hole in the back. Maybe vice versa, but it definitely fits in that hole in his back (not the backpack hole, the hole in his red armor thing, near his neck).
Saw lots of the $10 exlusives at Target tonight, with Snake Eyes on cycle, a Cobra Eel with a sled, Air Viper w/ CLAW, and some other Joe. Passed, but they looked kinda nifty.
Is anybody here going to make it to JoeCon this year? I am 100% out, with moving the house, now possibly moving the office and the fact that the weekend scheduled is the last one before my daughter goes back to school, it is not happening. I even have in-laws in town and could not swing the trip.
Huh??
I got mine to plug into the hole in the back with no problem.
Sorry I hadn't checked in a while, but yes the modern version of that helmet is done and was up in the store. I sold 18 copies of it right away, but there will be more restocked shortly. Been really busy getting things ready for Con, so the painted samples that Paul promised to a few guys are still WIP.
On the plus side, I did finish my first two ROC customs for the contest at Con. You guys will be the first to see it:
(http://www.brokenarrowtoys.com/cast%20figures/ROCHnR/HnR6.jpg)
Just got to add a waterslide movie Joe logo to his chest and he's done.
M.A.R.S. TROOPER 3pack (http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsByBrand.htm?BR=520&SBR=541&ST=SO&ID=24288) is up at HTS. Not sure if those promo codes are still good or not though. Hopefully this set makes it to retail someday.
I didn't get a chance to see the movie this weekend (hopefully this upcoming weekend), but I was curious - how much of what is out there on pegs/shelves is actually part of the movie?
I guess this might be spoilery for some people, but I was curious if there were any other Joe cameos - or which vehicles and Cobra troops actually appear in the movie?
SPOILERS so don't read.
R.H.I.N.O. is referred to but not in the movie
Aaaaack. Picked up the Night Raven on the way home at TRU. $10 giftcard with any $30 purchase + adding points to my rewards card. Couldn't resist. They also have the 2 for $10 thing again on figs, but I'm not biting.
Target is also having a sale on Joe figures. I think they were $6.54 or someting, they were more than $1 off, I know that.
No sign of black timber anymore. I think that was a variant like the 2007 version.
I picked up Cobra Commander and Ripcord with TRU's sale this weekend. CC looks pretty great on display, but I think the Ripcord/Accelerator suit mold is missing some armament that was present in the flick. But it's still a neat-looking mold. Now I just need to pick up Cover Girl, pajama Scarlett, one of the Heavy Duties, and Breaker to have a complete movie Joe team.
(http://generalsjoes.com/wp-content/gallery/joecon-2009-saturday-figure-display/thumbs/thumbs_shadow_tracker-01.jpg) (http://generalsjoes.com/wp-content/gallery/joecon-2009-saturday-figure-display/shadow_tracker-01.jpg)
I have yet to find a decent GI Joe collecting site...where do you guys recommend I go to see the best pictures from Joe Con? I've seen most of the stuff at HISSTank.com, but I hate how there's not a gallery and instead you have to click, then click back, then wait for the page to reload, then click. Is there anywhere that I can just scroll through a bunch of decent pictures?
Awesome, because that means JesseDefender can't be far behind, and I can get all the Jesse James news that's fit to print!
Well I am glad you asked Ryan....look for JoeDefender.com coming soon. (notice a themes?) Seriously. With the exact same attitude we have here only Joe-ish.
Was it ever brought up if/and/when a return to 25th vinty stuff would occur? I don't remeber reading anything about it.
The Snake Eyes already has a slot from the reports I've read.
By looking at the Hasbro slides from their presentation this past weekend, it doesn't look like they have plans to go back to the 25th line anytime soon.
By looking at the Hasbro slides from their presentation this past weekend, it doesn't look like they have plans to go back to the 25th line anytime soon.
I get that, but was everyone to afraid to even ask about it at Joecon? There's no mention of it on any of the sites out there on a comeback. I guess ROC really has sucked everyone in, but not me. I'll pick and chose here, but no way I want all this stuff that's is out/coming out.
I get that, but was everyone to afraid to even ask about it at Joecon? There's no mention of it on any of the sites out there on a comeback. I guess ROC really has sucked everyone in, but not me. I'll pick and chose here, but no way I want all this stuff that's is out/coming out.
I'm probably going to try to stay away for the most part to save some money, and stick with my original plan of maybe just picking up the Joes that were actually in the movie - but some of that stuff is tempting.
I hadn't heard about it until I ran across a couple on eBay.
Scarlett (http://cgi.ebay.com/G-I-JOE-THE-RISE-OF-COBRA-COMBAT-HEROES-SCARLETT-OHARA_W0QQitemZ230369588940QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item35a318f6cc&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14)
Baroness (http://cgi.ebay.com/G-I-JOE-THE-RISE-OF-COBRA-COMBAT-HEROES-BARONESS_W0QQitemZ380151219719QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5882c74607&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14)
Baroness appears to be the one from the Flint/Baroness 2-pack, and Scarlett looks like she might even be a different sculpt, or at least a repaint of the Destro/Scarlett 2-pack. Definitely different than the ROC version. Looking at that seller's closed auctions (HERE (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574655699&toolid=10001&campid=5335877522&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcompleted.shop.ebay.com%2Ftriplet127%2Fm.html%3F_nkw%3Dcombat%2Bheroes%26_sacat%3D0%26_trksid%3Dp3911.m270.l1313%26LH_Complete%3D1%26_odkw%3D%26_osacat%3D0)) he also had Duke, Destro, Hawk, Storm Shadow, Viper and Snake Eyes.
John
Hey John,
There was a post on the HissTank.com forums that the single packs were found at Family Dollar for $3.00. One poster said they are the ARAH figures repainted in ROC colors so that's why some of them may not look like movie characters, yet do... You know what I mean.
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I don't really care for the Joe & Transformer QnA's as all Hasbro gives is short non-answers on those for the most part. Nothing like the SW stuff we get from them. Obviously they're different teams, but....
AFter the initial surge...I'm ready to declare the Joe line neck and neck with Star Trek for the Indiana Jones of 2009. Stuff has been rotting on the pegs here...doesn't look good :-\
Did Hasbro produce any generic, nameless stands for the 25th Anniversary figures? I hate that some of the vehicle drivers and later multipacks didn't come with stands.
That is crazy. This may be a totally unfair stereotype, but I'm guessing he has a nice paying job and has chosen that his future will not include marriage.
And the kicker...AireDevon is ...... a woman. So that's right boys, we've been outdone by a girl.
Thanks Steve ;)
Are you talking about the SRO sets with the green Sgt. Stone and the "Speed Metal" guy in the accelerator suit? I want one of those...
Are you talking about the SRO sets with the green Sgt. Stone and the "Speed Metal" guy in the accelerator suit? I want one of those...
I guess so - haven't really pay too much attention to them, but they're the new Joe/Cobra ROC versions so should be. Want me to snag you one?
Are you talking about the SRO sets with the green Sgt. Stone and the "Speed Metal" guy in the accelerator suit? I want one of those...
I guess so - haven't really pay too much attention to them, but they're the new Joe/Cobra ROC versions so should be. Want me to snag you one?
Whatever new cartoon they are working on it will be kid based and somewhat more movie related. They are not going to spend money on us old farts developing a new cartoon for their new channel. They need to gear it towards kids so it will be related to the movie as that's what this generation knows.
I'm still waiting for JoeDefender.com ;)
Low Light is one of the characters that Hasbro didn't do that I really wanted in the 25th line. I want that classic outfit, not a movie style version of him so I hope, at this point, they either hold him for another 25th push or they just skip him.
With the quotes that have been posted from Byung-hun Lee, it sounds like they're ready to start rolling on another Joe film and if that's the case, I think we'll see the movie line, then the chase of Cobra (or whatever the 2010 line is going to be called), and then another movie line. No room for a 25th resurgance in there. Maybe for the 30th?
I blame Hasbro - their own market research should show what is going to oversaturate the market. They deal with all the retailers on this and need to do a better job of managing what they produce. Hasbro needs to get a better understanding of supply and demand. That's why I rarely blame this stuff on the retailers themselves. This is Hasbro's baby, and they're supposed to be the experts on it. Not a retailer that carries 100,000 other products in their store.
If I had to guess, I'd say the $8 price point has been the choker. The stuff flew off the pegs at $5 when the 25th line first launched, and TRU had no problem moving ROC product at its 2 for $10 and even 2 for $11 sales.
I think $7 is a pretty high ceiling for 3 3/4" figures to sell with any kind of volume, but it is a ceiling. Eight bucks a pop is too much to collect, and probably too much for most parents to splurge for their kids.
The movie sucked though.
I think there is blame both ways on this one...I would think the stores would be absolutely SICK of getting burned by way over buying movie toys and then having to clearance them out continually. This goes way back to the first Hulk movie in recent times in which figures absolutely rotted on the pegs. There have been a few succesful movie lines outside of SW...the launch of LOTR, the first Transformers, Spider-Man and a little bit Batman. Indy, Star Trek, the Wolverine Movie, the recent Terminator etc etc etc etc etc. I think they have to start coming to the realization that a movie does not automatically translate to toy sales.
It seems like Hasbro has big plans for "movie style" stuff for 2010 and maybe beyond.
The GI Joe club is offering some great deals on older convention sets. You can get any combo of 3 12" sets from 1999 - 2005 for $285 +shipping. They have the 2004 and 2005 3.75" sets for $130 each. That's the Dreadnok Rampage and General Mayhem sets.
They should be adding things throughout the month.
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My Wal-Marts just jumped the Pit playset from $99 to $129.
Um...good thinking. They weren't moving before, but charge thirty bucks more, and they're sure to fly off the shelves.
Joes are $5.99 at Targets out here now in MN and it's not just a TPC either. Not sure if it was Hasbro's idea or Targets, but it's certianly a step in the right direction if they want to keep this line afloat.
I'm finally seeing the Charbroil wave show up at Gordman's stores. They've been the first to get this wave and the Doctor wave in my area.
Also saw the new 12" figures at a Wal Mart the other day. Honestly I had no idea these were coming out. I know they're cheapo figures, but I actually kind of like them. I did a review if anyone's interested.
John
I never saw many Pit Commandoes. That's one even I sorta wanted one for the parts. I wanted the night vision, and hat, and the bulky flak body armor. :-\ I saw two, total, and got them both for my brother.
I never knew they even had a variant.
I've been passing on most of the ROC figures.
I know it will upset some folks that we are getting to ask them, but it is GI Joe Questions time again, as always 1 question (at least) is coming from our dedicated group of Joe Collectors... so send them to me.
Picked up AA SS last night.
Alcoholics Anonymous Storm Shadow. It's a variant, showing his downward spiral after the Joes prevailed, yet again.
Alcoholics Anonymous Storm Shadow. It's a variant, showing his downward spiral after the Joes prevailed, yet again.
Yep. If JoeDefender.com were up, you would have seen this exclusive GI Joe 2 footage of Storm Shadow's apparent resurrection and descent into alcohol abuse, but since there's no JoeDefender.com homepage yet, I guess I'll just post it here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snFJdsa-eJc).
Found a couple cases of wave 4 at my local Aldi. $6.99 each. I helped myself to a Para-Viper and Kamakura, finishing wave 4 for me.
A local Marshall's had the M.A.S.S. Device packs 3, 4, and 5 for $14.99 each. Not sure if this is noteworthy since I don't collect Joes but thought I post anyways just in case.
A local Marshall's had the M.A.S.S. Device packs 3, 4, and 5 for $14.99 each. Not sure if this is noteworthy since I don't collect Joes but thought I post anyways just in case.
I may actually pull the trigger on the Firefly/Greenshirts set if I can find one for $10, that's some nice cheap custom fodder. :)
I know which TRU you shop at
Yeah, but I still have TRU by work too... and they still had two when I was there yesterday. ;)
So there was a third series of Combat Heroes?
http://www.cooltoyreview.com/story/front/Photo_Archive_GI_Joe_Combat_Heroes_127537.asp
WTF...I had no idea these even existed. Anyone see them at retail?
John
Finally had enough checking Targets for that Snake Armor set. Broke down and bought 2 on ebay by helping someone make a nice profit. Hopefully, I find a bunch at clearance time to help offset the price of these two. At least I'll save money in driving to Target.
Some little rat bastard that lived in the government housing behind my parent's house stole him, Wet Suit, Gung Ho v2, and Serpentor out of my yard and also swiped my Devilfish. They moved shortly thereafter, so I didn't get them all back, but I never forgot about this one since he was my main army dude.
Some little rat bastard that lived in the government housing behind my parent's house stole him, Wet Suit, Gung Ho v2, and Serpentor out of my yard and also swiped my Devilfish. They moved shortly thereafter, so I didn't get them all back, but I never forgot about this one since he was my main army dude.
Ha...Well not really funny, but I remember back in Kindergarten when some shmuck stole my Firefly, Baroness, CC, Destro + a few others and even had the balls to showcase them on "show & tell" day. I was PO'd, but couldn't convince the teachers that he stole them from me. Glad I finally have them all back in my collection though - like you Ben...after all these years. :)
Some little rat bastard that lived in the government housing behind my parent's house stole him, Wet Suit, Gung Ho v2, and Serpentor out of my yard and also swiped my Devilfish. They moved shortly thereafter, so I didn't get them all back, but I never forgot about this one since he was my main army dude.
Ha...Well not really funny, but I remember back in Kindergarten when some shmuck stole my Firefly, Baroness, CC, Destro + a few others and even had the balls to showcase them on "show & tell" day. I was PO'd, but couldn't convince the teachers that he stole them from me. Glad I finally have them all back in my collection though - like you Ben...after all these years. :)
Leatherneck is one of my main wants for the 25th line (the **** version released with the AWE Striker doesn't count). I really, really, really hope that line makes a comeback. I bought a few of the ROC figures, but want figures in the classic colors.
Those new Snake Armor sets are nice too. Hopefully my Target will get them, I'd gladly pick up a couple of those. How do the 25th figure fit in them?
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Can't wait for Big Lob. It might actually get me to sign up for the Club. :)
Can't wait for Big Lob. It might actually get me to sign up for the Club. :)
Or you can have mine if you want it. Not truly interested in this one.
...new plastic o-ring style...
I also saw the Air Viper with the missile jetpack at Target today. Didn't buy it, but was great seeing it.
Got my 3 MARS trooper 3 packs from HTS yesterday which came with a $5 off coupon that I wasn't expecting and the free Rubik's cube which I was expecting for a toys for tots bin. Man - these are some cool figures. No clue why these never showed up at retail and no clue why they didn't card these guys are repaint the hell out of them...I'd be all over that, I guess. Turtle Vipers can suck it.
I'm hoping the RHINO makes a price cut. I don't think my store has moved one since August.
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Past and Present (http://www.hisstank.com/gi-joe-news/gi-joe-movie-2/gi-joe-past-and-present-figure-pack-mock-ups-and-unreleased-rise-of-cobra-12in-figures-9236/) figure mock ups at HISS.
Not sure if I'll bite or not if they ever get released, but I like that the idea may be continuing.
so I ordered a Charbroil figure as well since it looked like Blowtorch to me (one of my favorites as a kid) - maybe this is Blowtorch now (?), I don't know.
Yeah, those sets are crap. Epic Fail for Hasbro.
Charbroil was a vintage Joe back from 88. This is a "throwback" I guess.
If anybody needs Assault on Cobra Island guys that AREN'T Ripcord or Zap...(like Recondo) let me know I got extras and would love to send them to a new home.
Hasbro released 6 die-cast Titanium sized vehicles in 1982. They made a MMS, FLAK, HAL, VAMP, RAM and MOBAT. I have the FLAK and it is awesome.
http://www.yojoe.com/archive/nottoys/diecasttoys.shtml
I was in Target today and noticed the GI Joe prices went up on some figures. There were pegs for A and B collections with A being $7.89, something like that, and the B were still $5.99.
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Has anyone found the RHINO on markdown at Target? I was suprised that didn't go to the clearance aisle after Christmas.
Those $9.99 deluxes are also ringing up cheaper now - $6.49 each. Just scanned a few at my local Target.
OK, I wasn't sure... I have a tough time without seeing names knowing who's what with this line. The joys of a non-collector trying to keep up for a collector. ::)
GIJ stuff tends to trickle in with other things, and so I figure better safe than sorry. Thanks II.
But all those accessories kind of throw me on that, since I doubt a Hasbro multi-pack would have all of a figure's original accessories, what with the TRU McQuarrie debacle.
Sgt Slaughter for SDCC (http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=288&itemid=15448)
Great news. I've read on other sites that there will be two versions- one with the mail-away's paint job, and the other with the paint job the figure packed with the Triple-T had.
Hopefully I'll be able to acquire this one- it has to be the best SDCC exclusive for GI Joe they've ever done.
I am considering doing even a more Joe Specific Classifieds type/trade section in this part, what are your thoughts?
I went to my Ross store today after seeing the post onthe front page. I have wanted the Cobra set of the Cobra Island packs since they first showed pics of them but I don't care about the Joe set and everywhere of course only sells them together. So I get there and looked and looked and I found one Cobra set at the end of an aisle on the top shelf face down with a Joe set behind it! So I got my oh so desired Cobra set for a great deal! Thanks jedidefender!
That would be something I would want to visit in person before I dropped that much money on it. I would also want to pick it up in person, (it is a 4 hour drive from the house)....
what are some of the POC things that have been cancelled?
That would be something I would want to visit in person before I dropped that much money on it. I would also want to pick it up in person, (it is a 4 hour drive from the house)....
Are you going to bite? I don't keep up with all things eBay, but $10K is a bit much in my eyes for this thing.
Also, the Snow Job and Zartan that are on ebay now won't have near as many accessories when they're released this fall.
GI Joe Train Concept Prototype (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250619732605)
I didn't think this thing actually existed in this form. This would be an incredible piece to own, but I'm willing to bet this thing might hit $10,000. It's at $2,225 right now, and there's still 2 1/2 days to go.
It seemed, to me anyway, that the article implied it fit on some kind of Playskool train track that already exists. Maybe I misread the auction's description though.
I fear a M8 is fading fast.
Wave 13 is showing up at Marshall's now-ish. As I don't have a Marshall's near me (only a really cruddy TJ Maxx) I tell you all out of collector's courtesy. :)
and a Volcano Viper in it. It'll be sinful if we never see the Viper at retail. Everybody needs at least one.