JoeCanuck

I will hopefully be able to get 2 of them, this was an absolute fav vehicle in the ARAH days.  I am looking forward to the other three figures as they were near impossible to get at a normal price - I had to pay secondary pricing on the EEL.  And only got the other two by luck.  Amazon canceled my pre-order for the snow serpent the day it was suppose to ship, screwing me out of being able to order it anywhere else.  Also was the last time I pre-ordered anything from Amazon.

Made me feel like I was in a Seinfeld episode.


Jerry : I don't understand. Do you have my reservation?

Rental Car Agent : We have your reservation, we just ran out of cars.

Jerry : But the reservation keeps the car here. That's why you have the reservation.

Rental Car Agent : I think I know why we have reservations.

Jerry : I don't think you do. You see, you know how to *take* the reservation, you just don't know how to *hold* the reservation. And that's really the most important part of the reservation: the holding. Anybody can just take them.

Rumour is that the Ferret w/Scout is going to be $55US (Pulse Exclusive) when it goes up for preorder later this week.  Everyone was speculating that it would be more expensive than the Trouble Bubble, maybe even up to the HMS ($75US), but hopefully this rumour is true and the Ferret should sell like hotcakes.

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.

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.

Also the vamp is heavier than I expected.  It has an incredible solid feel.  Also working suspension!  Rubber tires, working winch, tow hitch (super excited about what will go behind it),  this list of cool stuff goes on and on.   Also next to the RAM, it looks like 1982 all over again!  I have heard the snow cat/thunder machine are expected next, but this really makes me with for the rest of the 82 vehicles - MOBAT, HAL etc.

reviews gents!!

The VAMP - wow.  I wish I had ordered two.  Clutch is great, the vehicle is fantastic.  All of the accessories make sense and has been fully thought out.  My only complaint are the wheels feel a little wobbly.  So glad there were no stickers to be applied.

Retro Recondo - the card back is perfect, this is the quality I am expecting and is what should have been since day 1.

Big boa - great figure, no issues with the figure.  Was goofy in the 80's and is goofy today, wish the helmet was actually a helmet on not a swappable head.

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.

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.

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.