JoeCanuck

There have been reports of a larger Snake (Cobra) figure/toy showing up at Dollarama for $5.

It is from McFarlane Toys (a couple years ago) and it says it is a "Rattlesnake" (but it has the hood of a Cobra).

Anyway it is nice and large so it can easily be used as a display accessory for your Classified figures.  Because of course Cobra Commander would have large mutated snakes as "pets" to use against Joes, or feed prisoners/deserters to as well.

Got notice from Walmart that my Mole Rat and Alley Viper are shipping.

Nothing yet on Shooter.

That Vamp is a must buy for me.  It and the RAM and Breaker were the first Joe vehicles/figures.

The dollar sucks at the moment, but I am hoping the guy I use who brings them in directly from Hasbro will have them for around $180 canadian, of course unless the dollar totally tanks.

I caved and pre-ordered 2 Vamps directly from Pulse.  Works out to a few cents shy of $260US, which with the current exchange rate is $360Cdn.  So that is $180 per Vamp.  Not ideal, but at least the price Hasbro set in US dollars was reasonable.  $100US for the Vamp with Clutch is a good price.

I have to say they hit another one out of the park with the Vamp and Clutch.  They really went all out on the details for the Vamp and Clutch fits in perfectly with Grunt and Breaker for the OG style (updated) look.

I got my Tripwire from HasbroPulse and I'm not sure if I'm that happy...

2 helmets... but I will only use 1
2 vests... again I will only use 1
2 neck protectors, I will use none to improve head posability
His backpack can only carry 1 mine, and good luck to remove it when it's in
The mines have a peg, so they don't stay flat on a table
The vest are not easy to close. Those small rubber pegs are not collaborative...
The Mcleod robot looks good, but the treads are not working
Each vest has a small hole on the back, this tiny hole has to align with the back hole of the fig to fix the backpack.
1 arm falls off when putting on the vest.

Overall, good fig with extras accessories to jutify a higher price.

That is disappointing to hear.  I am really looking forward to this figure, but it might be a case of "set it and forget it" where I put him together in one look and leave him that way for who knows how long.

I did pick up Firefly and Grunt on Friday.  I absolutely love Firefly and Grunt.  I can see now why people so loved Grunt. I thought he was going to be an OK figure, but man all the accessories and little details really make him a great figure.  I am disappointed in his rifle though (the one not based on the cartoon guns).  It is warped pretty badly and from what I have seen online it doesn't seem to go back to original shape even after heating.

Firefly is also an awesome figure, and so far is everything I had hoped he would be.

Just had my first experience of a figure swap in one of the cardboard boxes.  Picked up the Vypra figure from Toysrus at argentia in Mississauga.  Inspected the tape and box for vandalism, only to get it home and find a Marvel Legends Mantis figure inside with no accessories.
When I returned, the employee informed me that they are aware of the issue and it is a common occurrence.

Wow that sucks.  At least you were able to return it.  TRU has been having a policy issue with at least some stores posting they will not accept returns on collectibles, including action figures.  So it could have been a hassle for you, but thankfully not.

Good idea on reviews B, I might have to take that up if I can get more time.

Also for my fellow Canucks, check out TRU this weekend.  Couple things:

1) They currently have a 25% off sale on Joe.  Almost everything comes up on sale.  So if you want something try now.

2) I found TF Flint, PP Vypra and the Snow Serpent today so they may have some of the newer stuff as well.

ALSO>>>>>>>>>

If you have a new TRU location  near you check it out.  They are having a grand opening event this weekend (Fri-Sun).  So all the new locations, and only the new locations, have 10% off your purchase on top of any current sales.  So basically you can get 35% off Joes right now at those specific locations.