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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: April 01, 2024, 05:29:16 AM »
The Retro reveals from WonderCon were a bit underwhelming due to the fact we already had render reveals, but I was happy to see them and can't wait for them to release. 

However the "bell of the ball" was definitely the Ferret w/Scout Driver.   That thing is a beast!!!!  I cannot wait to see pics of the actual product in someone's hand.  The promo shots are great, but I want to see how it looks without the pretty setup.  I am worried though because the pictures don't show the front wheels being turned.  Is this another case of the VAMP where they short change us on turning wheels?

Also the name only reveal of "Once a Man" Cobra Commander was great.  Finally someone not Super7 is tackling that variant of Cobra Cmmander.

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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: March 29, 2024, 05:17:11 AM »
Got Techno-Viper and 60th Sailor/Diver from Walmart yesterday.  Both look great and I love that the window packaging is back.  Great number of accessories for the Sailor/Diver and I really like the Techno-Viper's holographic display.  Although I do wish it was blue instead of red.  The tubing is going to be an issue over the long term in regards to sticking in the backpack while moving.

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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: March 22, 2024, 05:58:42 AM »
I got my VAMP yesterday!!!  WOO-HOO!!!!

I haven't had a chance to open it yet but the box is huge!

Can't wait to crack it open and see what it is like.

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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: March 16, 2024, 02:33:25 PM »
Quote from: akpayne on March 16, 2024, 12:15:29 PM
A local seller, he orders direct from Hasbro and has a couple of dozen customers he sells directly too.  Both of the figures cost me $40 each, and I am able to pick up locally as he is literally walking distance from my house.  I found him on Kijiji and have been getting all of my figures from him the moment he receives them.  He is a great guy.  I will PM you his contact info if you like.

Sweet!

After moving to Ottawa (well back to Ottawa I went to university here) a couple years ago I was a bit bummed about losing easy access to Toronto dealers.  However DJC Collectibles opened up here and he gets stuff in so quickly that he has a dedicated US customer base.  I have seen some Youtubers mention him as well in their videos because that is where they got their stuff for review.  It is great having someone local to avoid shipping costs.

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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: March 16, 2024, 06:42:49 AM »
Quote from: akpayne on March 15, 2024, 02:48:36 PM
Just picked up Quck Kick and Techno Viper - so far I am impressed.  Big Boa and carded Recondo should be here early next week.

Where did you get them from?

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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: March 14, 2024, 12:03:30 PM »
Quote from: akpayne on March 14, 2024, 10:08:25 AM
Having a hell of a time ordering the Nightforce RAM on walmart - one minute it was in my cart, the next it was sold out.

Same happened to me, but it is back in stock right now!!  (Noon Eastern time)

Limit of one, but still available.  If you read this in time....go go go go.

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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: March 13, 2024, 06:03:01 AM »
Quote from: martin-montreal on March 12, 2024, 09:02:25 PM
It's already out of stock?

It isn't available to order until tomorrow (March 14th).

So you haven't missed it, it is just listed and showing out of stock because they are getting ready for Collector Con tomorrow.

And can I also say how happy I am to see the window packaging back?  I liked the art of the plastic free packaging (not as much as the original art from earlier but hey), but I much prefer seeing the product in the box so I can tell if there are any issues rather than hoping nothing is wrong when opening them.

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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: March 12, 2024, 03:37:15 AM »
Well the Night Force Shockwave with RAM is up (preview) on Walmart.ca for their Collector Con.

So that means we should get a shot at it come Thursday (March 14th).  The only "ouch" is the price.  It is $75 which is up from previous releases of the RAM with a figure.  Not great but I'll have to bite the bullet to get one because it probably won't last.

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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: March 07, 2024, 02:21:44 PM »
Hate to say I am loving that Night Force Shockwave and RAM.  I am a bit surprised they are trying to get us to bite on another RAM, but it is what it is so I guess I will be biting.  Shockwave looks good and I like the change up of the accessories.  Here's hoping they continue to make these readily available to us through Walmart.ca.

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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: March 06, 2024, 06:24:58 PM »
Quote from: martin-montreal on March 06, 2024, 08:35:48 AM
I always liked Airborne and was hoping to see him sooner than later in the Classified line. But seing him in a grey outfit instead of tan, with the wrong rifle (no bayonet) and a shovel painted on backpack (while we got a removeble shovel with Outback), make me debaiting if I still want him or will hope for an unlikely retro release someday.

What are the odds for an Airborne retro release?

Yeah I don't think we'll see another Airborne figure that is this close to the original look.

Maybe there will be another release where he is part of a sub-team (Sky Patrol), but not likely a Retro version since this first version will be close enough.  However you never know, but you are the first person I have seen post that the colours aren't close enough for you.   I have seen a few people mention his weapons but not his uniform.  I mean they are basically re-releasing the same EEL on a Retro card, so you never know, but I wouldn't expect it for Airborne.

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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: March 06, 2024, 05:16:55 AM »
Looks like anyone who ordered the VAMP off of Pulse needs to get ready.

They have moved up the expected ship date to next week (March 12th).

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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: March 05, 2024, 01:40:06 PM »
Quote from: akpayne on March 05, 2024, 09:37:19 AM
Sadly no Metalhead this week, it was the 60th Sailer/Diver.  I don't think I will be picking up the 60th figs, the only thing I really like is the gear they come with, but the price is way more than I would be willing to pay.

Yeah people were expecting Metalhead through Amazon.ca but it looks like they had the date wrong.  Everywhere else had him releasing in April.

I agree about the 60th figures, but I am a sucker and will pick them up anyway.

I also preordered the HMS from Pulse, but I'll wait on the rest.

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