25th Anniversary Line

[CHEWIE]

Can anyone tell me if the final piece to the MASS device (set 5) being released at retail?  Or is it an internet exclusive?

[Paul]

It will be at Retail.  It just seems that most of those are online earlier this time around.

I got mine one about a month ago online, and have not even seen #3 and #4 in stores yet.

[CHEWIE]

Thanks Paul. 

I got lucky and found #3 and #4 last week, but wasn't sure what was going on with this set.

[CHEWIE]

Picked up the Cobra Commander/Tripwire comic pack yesterday, as one Walmart in my area has their everday price on the comic packs at $7.00.  Tripwire is a pretty nifty figure.

[iFett]

Best of 80's in stock

...with 12/15 shipping date.  I have a $5 off thingy they sent me with my last order so I'm going that route once I get home.  Free Cobra magnet - here I come!   

[CHEWIE]

Thanks for the heads up!  That link wasn't working for me, but this one is -

http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsByBrand.htm?BR=520&ID=23127

Note - says it will begin shipping around 12/15.

[Daigo-Bah]

Picked up the Cobra Commander/Tripwire comic pack yesterday, as one Walmart in my area has their everday price on the comic packs at $7.00.  Tripwire is a pretty nifty figure.

I just got that one too, and I agree on the Tripwire, who was a favorite of mine back in the day!  I must have lost those mines countless times.  This toy line keeps sucking me in though!  Have you guys seen the pics of the newest vehicles including the Cobra Stinger?  Damn!

[iFett]

Got around to checking out my new extreme condition figures today.  Nice sets and great value, but I NEVER even paid attention to the amount of used parts on figures until now.  Wow.  I am happy with them though.  Could have gone for a 7 pack of Snow Serpents and a 7 pack of Cobra troops from around the world, but they're very nice for what they are.  Tele-Viper & Scrap Iron rock!  His right eye is all white just like the comic pack version so it looks like he's taken those goggles off at the wrong time in some cases.   

Thanks Hasbro....and Paul!   

[Brian]

It looks like an ebay auction had a look at carded samples of Blowtorch and Torch.  The auction is ended, but you can still see the pics at the linky.  Blowtorch is one of the last figures I had as a kid that hasn't been made yet, so I hope to pick that one up eventually.

[iFett]

Blowtorch was one of my favorite Joes as a kid.  Glad we're getting him before the hiatus.   

[Sprry75]

Sweet, I loved Blowtorch.  Probably my favorite non-Snake Eyes Joe.  Anyone know when he'll be out?

[Paul]

BBTS says the Case of Wave 13 is due to ship this week...

When it hits retail, that is anyone's guess.

I just  saw the Wal Mart exclusive 12 in Vintage Joes and Accessory sets today.  If you get them, just like last years Adventure Team, CHECK the tape.

I almost ended up an Action Pilot with a missing blue hat.

[Brian]

I noticed our local Target(s) have the Joe UBP out on the shelves as well, and it does look pretty nice.  I won't be picking it up (not even sure I can afford the Sarlacc Pit now with the price hike), but I could see that being a lot of fun for a kiddo - and a good value for parents or collectors.  It was kind of surprising to see Joe get this UBP treatment, but quite cool.  It will be interesting to see how it does.

[Brian]

For anyone interested, the newer (newest?) wave of Joes (Trakker, Eel, etc.) are currently up for order at HTS, shipping in one business day.

[Sprry75]

On a lighter note, it's hard to argue with some of these:

The 20 Stupidest G.I. Joe Vehicles Ever.