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Title: True Heros
Post by: Bulman66 on February 12, 2011, 10:00:55 AM

                    Hey all,

I happened to by a TRU yesterday, and thought great I can go in an get some Joes.
Well, to my surprise, they don't carry Gi Joe any longer, but their own exclusive line
called True Heros. These sets are perfectly scaled to fit into the Gi Joe world (hint),
and the price points are unbelievably low for what you are getting. The sets and toys
are BIG, and in most cases include 2-3 action figures as well. I thing everyone should
at least take a look. They actually look pretty decent.

Title: Re: True Heros
Post by: 5h4rK on February 12, 2011, 10:04:36 AM

I hate them with a passion.. ;D

Title: True Heros
Post by: Bulman66 on February 12, 2011, 10:05:32 AM

Discovered that TRU has a new exclusive line of toys and figures out
called True Heros, which they have replaced Gi Joe with. You cannot
buy Gi Joe at TRU anymore.
The sets and toys are BIG, and perfectly scaled to fit into the Gi Joe
world(hmmmm). The prices are very low for what you get. Most sets
include 2-3 figures along with the Tank, Helicoptor, Boat etc etc.
I think everyone should at least check these out. Looked pretty decent.

Title: Re: True Heros
Post by: Bulman66 on February 12, 2011, 10:08:41 AM

I did not buy any, but I thought I would mention them.
Not Joe that`s for sure.

Title: Re: True Heros
Post by: 5h4rK on February 12, 2011, 10:20:28 AM

Look for Power Team Elite vehicules (True Heroes is crap).. you can find them at Giant Tiger, Hart, in the Sears catalogue and in several other places.. prices are low too!
Here's some pics:

(http://http://ak.buy.com/PI/0/500/200759477.jpg)
(http://http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31cmdzyhHZL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)
(http://http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-75496263108875_2136_79555913)

Title: Re: True Heros
Post by: Sundance on February 12, 2011, 10:37:48 AM

i want that Black Hawk so baaaaaaaad....

get one, then get some SAS Force repro stickers and TA-DA! SAS Force Black Hawk!

Title: Re: True Heros
Post by: 5h4rK on February 12, 2011, 10:40:14 AM

Quote from: "Sundance"

i want that Black Hawk so baaaaaaaad....

get one, then get some SAS Force repro stickers and TA-DA! SAS Force Black Hawk!

That BH is nice but my favorite is the little dune buggy..man I love that thing!

Title: Re: True Heros
Post by: Bulman66 on February 12, 2011, 10:42:36 AM

Yeah, you are right. The Team Elite looks to be much more along the
lines of Gi Joe, certainly where quality is concerned. Thanks for the
heads up about this other line.

Title: Re: True Heros
Post by: bandonov on February 12, 2011, 11:03:02 AM

They make a nice addition to the Joe Universe, they go on say for 35% off all the time so check often.

Title: Re: True Heros
Post by: Bulman66 on February 12, 2011, 11:03:10 AM

Yep, forget True Heros folks.
Check out www.powerteamfigures.com (http://www.powerteamfigures.com) for the full website.
Now, these toys look damn good, and are the exact same
scale to the tee as Gi Joe.
Some great and quite original figures and vehicles as well.

Cheers
Dale

Title: Re: True Heros
Post by: bandonov on February 12, 2011, 11:05:57 AM

Don't for get the JC Penny's Peacekeepers line... they only available online and they ship to Canada.  Each set is $39.99

bombed out building
(http://http://di1-2.shoppingshadow.com/images/pi/7b/6f/d9/105440128-450x450-0-0_JCPenney+JCPenney+Peacekeeper+Battlefield+Playset.jpg)
http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=196d170&Nao=0&hdnOnGo=true&Ne=840+4+877+878+5+961+6+29+3+598+11+15+12+506+10+23+585+596+1031+8+18+904+903+969+949+833&Ntt=peacekeepers&SearchString=peacekeepers&N=4294959029&SO=0&PSO=0&CmCatId=searchresults&mscssid=6b54e6ccd19b1427aa1ccf540cc380b07xMnVNoV5a3WxMnVNoV5a3o200BC0E018AF54A573605781E5F9F0793F0E1104316 (http://http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=196d170&Nao=0&hdnOnGo=true&Ne=840+4+877+878+5+961+6+29+3+598+11+15+12+506+10+23+585+596+1031+8+18+904+903+969+949+833&Ntt=peacekeepers&SearchString=peacekeepers&N=4294959029&SO=0&PSO=0&CmCatId=searchresults&mscssid=6b54e6ccd19b1427aa1ccf540cc380b07xMnVNoV5a3WxMnVNoV5a3o200BC0E018AF54A573605781E5F9F0793F0E1104316)

Command post
(http://http://di1-3.shoppingshadow.com/images/pi/dd/46/f6/104178506-450x450-0-0_JCPenney+JCPenney+Battle+Command+Post.jpg)
http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?Grptyp=PRD&ItemId=16e86d0&cmOrigId=196d170&cmTypeFlag=RichRel&cmCatID=searchresults (http://http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?Grptyp=PRD&ItemId=16e86d0&cmOrigId=196d170&cmTypeFlag=RichRel&cmCatID=searchresults)

playset
(http://http://di1-2.shoppingshadow.com/images/pi/51/80/e0/105440018-450x450-0-0_JCPenney+JCPenney+108+pc+Deluxe+Military+Playset.jpg)
http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=16e86d3&RefPage=X6&deptID=0&catID=0&cmOrigID=16e86d0&cmPosID=1&CmCatId=searchresults|richrel (http://http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=16e86d3&RefPage=X6&deptID=0&catID=0&cmOrigID=16e86d0&cmPosID=1&CmCatId=searchresults|richrel)

Title: Re: True Heros
Post by: Sundance on February 12, 2011, 11:15:18 AM

Quote from: "5h4rK"

Quote from: "Sundance"

i want that Black Hawk so baaaaaaaad....

get one, then get some SAS Force repro stickers and TA-DA! SAS Force Black Hawk!

That BH is nice but my favorite is the little dune buggy..man I love that thing!

looks like that'd make a nice SAS Force Panther Mk. II

Title: Re: True Heros
Post by: 5h4rK on February 12, 2011, 11:45:45 AM

Quote from: "Sundance"

Quote from: "5h4rK"

Quote from: "Sundance"

i want that Black Hawk so baaaaaaaad....

get one, then get some SAS Force repro stickers and TA-DA! SAS Force Black Hawk!

That BH is nice but my favorite is the little dune buggy..man I love that thing!

looks like that'd make a nice SAS Force Panther Mk. II

Great idea.. now send me the SAS decals will ya!  ;D

Title: Re: True Heros
Post by: ARROW on February 12, 2011, 11:56:09 AM

True Heroes are just the old Chap Mei stuff relabelled. They have a couple of good vehicles sets, but their figures are nice-looking junk ( only 5 POAs!) and their weapons are too large for 1/18th scale ( they are actually about 1/12th scale, or Marvel Legends-sized).
There's a dandy patrol boat, a Chinook copter and a V-22 Osprey-tilt-wing craft ( that can fit the GIJOE Vamp in its cargo hold!) that are worth getting.

Title: Re: True Heros
Post by: 5h4rK on February 12, 2011, 11:58:34 AM

Quote from: "ARROW"

True Heroes are just the old Chap Mei stuff relabelled. They have a couple of good vehicles sets, but their figures are nice-looking junk ( only 5 POAs!) and their weapons are too large for 1/18th scale ( they are actually about 1/12th scale, or Marvel Legends-sized).
There's a dandy patrol boat, a Chinook copter and a V-22 Osprey-tilt-wing craft ( that can fit the GIJOE Vamp in its cargo hold!) that are worth getting.

Well, they are cool if you want to customize them!

Title: Re: True Heros
Post by: Sundance on February 12, 2011, 02:29:16 PM

Quote from: "5h4rK"

Quote from: "Sundance"

Quote from: "5h4rK"

Quote from: "Sundance"

i want that Black Hawk so baaaaaaaad....

get one, then get some SAS Force repro stickers and TA-DA! SAS Force Black Hawk!

That BH is nice but my favorite is the little dune buggy..man I love that thing!

looks like that'd make a nice SAS Force Panther Mk. II

Great idea.. now send me the SAS decals will ya!  ;D

buy repro sets from the BFTB store.

Title: Re: True Heros
Post by: bandonov on February 12, 2011, 02:31:07 PM

I did not know that BFTB sold stickers?!! What else do they sell?  Or can you post the link to the site?

Title: Re: True Heros
Post by: bandonov on February 12, 2011, 02:33:42 PM

Hey Mods, since this thread is simular to the other thread posted by Bulman66 today, can we merge them.

Title: Re: True Heros
Post by: dodge822 on February 12, 2011, 02:34:21 PM

whats the price on the black hawk? anyone know?

Title: Re: True Heros
Post by: bandonov on February 12, 2011, 02:39:39 PM

Quote from: "dodge822"

whats the price on the black hawk? anyone know?

I think it is $30 or $35.

EDIT: This is the price for the Tru Heros Black Hawk.  I have not seen the Power Elite in retail.

Title: Re: True Heros
Post by: Sundance on February 12, 2011, 03:30:22 PM

Quote from: "bandonov"

I did not know that BFTB sold stickers?!! What else do they sell?  Or can you post the link to the site?

bloodforthebaron.com click on the link marked 'store'.

you can buy repro stickers, Shad heads for customs, Laser Exterminator/HAL repair kits, repro Panther fuel cans, some other odds and sods, the Red Dawn comics, figure stands and hopefully, the coloured comic collections.

Title: Re: True Heros
Post by: bandonov on February 12, 2011, 04:07:27 PM

Quote from: "Sundance"

Quote from: "bandonov"

I did not know that BFTB sold stickers?!! What else do they sell?  Or can you post the link to the site?

bloodforthebaron.com click on the link marked 'store'.
you can buy repro stickers, Shad heads for customs, Laser Exterminator/HAL repair kits, repro Panther fuel cans, some other odds and sods, the Red Dawn comics, figure stands and hopefully, the coloured comic collections.

Thank you for the info...