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So some online retailer has leaked a list of items he says he was able to order this week.  It looks like a list of what to expect for Yo Joe June reveals (at least the ones to go up for preorder). 

He had:

(Next wave):  Alpine, IG BAT, Iron Grenadier, Storm Shadow V2

A Stinger with Driver

Mad Marauders Sgt. Slaughter

60th Action Marine and Halo Jumper

Retro Cobra Commander and Retro Cobra Trooper

Some interesting tidbits.  Storm Shadow V2 is the only figure from the next wave that hadn't been spoiled/revealed.  There had been chatter about the possibility, but nothing really concrete.  The Stinger is a nice surprise, mostly because if the retailer can order it then that could mean it won't be a Pulse exclusive like the VAMP.  Otherwise not a big surprise once they revealed the VAMP.  MM Sgt. Slaughter had already leaked so not a big surprise.  I wonder if the MM Spirit/Low-Light two pack will show up as well?  The 60th is also not a big surprise, but the switch from a Pilot to the Halo Jumper is interesting.  I wonder if they might give us a cloth parachute pack-in?   The Retro wave is cool, but missing one more figure since there is supposed to be 3 waves of 3 figures for 2024.  Hopefully the final figure is either Flint or Major Bludd.   The retailer mentioned the possibility of the Cobra Commander being the hooded version, but I'll believe it when I see it.

Can't wait for Yo Joe June to start.  Should be fun and hopefully lots more reveals (name only, digital, physical) and maybe a Dragonfly unboxing?

Thanks for that info guys.

I'll probably skip this then.  The price is already pretty high, and adding in taxes/duties/customs, shipping and exchange....Yikes.   I just don't see the value in what will probably end up being close to $600Cdn after all is said and done for a complete set.  Especially with so many other toy items coming this year (both Joe and non-Joe) that I have to "keep my powder dry" for them instead.

I have never backed a Kickstarter before, but this is very tempting. 

How does it work for the pledge?  Meaning do they charge any taxes, or shipping after the funding is over or is it just the $300?  $300US is a big ask to get a whole set, but it would be nice to get one with everything and not have to worry about collecting the retail releases over the years.

Hi, expect the worst: GST + Shipping is $100 for the $300 package and $75 for the $150 package.

I'm still debating what package to buy. I can save a lot of money when buying only the PDF. But it's not as fun to read.

Quote from: martin-montreal on May 29, 2024, 11:54:46 AM

Will you back this project?

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/skyboundent/gi-joe-a-real-american-hero-compendium-set?ref=checkout_rewards_page

I have never backed a Kickstarter before, but this is very tempting. 

How does it work for the pledge?  Meaning do they charge any taxes, or shipping after the funding is over or is it just the $300?  $300US is a big ask to get a whole set, but it would be nice to get one with everything and not have to worry about collecting the retail releases over the years.

I expect it will cost at least another $100 USD to ship. And some Kickstarters (like the 3DJoes book) don't collect tax, but declare commercial value on their customs forms (technically Kickstarter rewards are gifts, not sold merchandise, so their bad), so expect import fees too.

I have bought several copies of the comics over the years, from the original releases, to the Graphic Novel collections.  This one looks amazing, and when comparing the cost of what i have spent in the past, isn't outrageous.  That being said,  I now have a digital file of all of them, and don't have the space that another set would take up.  I think I ended up boxing up all of my previous copies and have them tucked away in the attic or the back of a closet.

Will you back this project?

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/skyboundent/gi-joe-a-real-american-hero-compendium-set?ref=checkout_rewards_page

I have never backed a Kickstarter before, but this is very tempting. 

How does it work for the pledge?  Meaning do they charge any taxes, or shipping after the funding is over or is it just the $300?  $300US is a big ask to get a whole set, but it would be nice to get one with everything and not have to worry about collecting the retail releases over the years.

the visor's garbage though.

Will you back this project?

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/skyboundent/gi-joe-a-real-american-hero-compendium-set?ref=checkout_rewards_page

Dave, Pete and I did a road trip to Indianapolis for the G.I. Joe Convention in 2013. I got to spend a lot of one-on-one time with Dave as we didn't know a ton of the American fans and kept each other company. He was a really sweet guy with a light sense of humour. He was also a fairly prolific musician in the Kitchener/Waterloo punk scene.

There's a going to be a memorial concert on June 14 in Kitchener. I plan on making the trip over from Toronto. If anyone wants a ride, I have some seats open in my vehicle.

Details here:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1292935048777133

I saw a post saying Roadblock & Tripwire Tiger Force 2-pack is now on sale at Target for $38.49 (USD). Since we don't have Target in Canada anymore I took a look on TRU... just in case.

I remember last time I checked price on TRU Classified figs, and they were $1 to $3 higher than Amazon. But now, the average GI Joe Classified fig is... $42.99!!!!

Really?

That is $7 more than Amazon...

Yep TRU after the new year went back to their wacky pricing.  Did you happen to see Buzzer's price?  I'm sure it is an error, but $60 is not a realistic price for a single figure.

So far I don't think TF Roadblock and Tripwire have shown up at any major Canadian retailer for preorder.   Maybe TRU will get it, or possibly Gamestop since they go the Tiger Paw.   However there are online etailers that have the two pack up for preorder so if you can't access Target there are some options available in Canada.