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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: October 26, 2023, 01:27:27 PM »
Is there an online checklist of all the Classified figures released?  I am not going full hardcore on collecting these and only buying figures that look "cool" and available in local retailers.   

You're best bet is probably Yojoe.com or 3DJoes.com.

They seem to be the best sites for comprehensive lists/pics/collections of Joe product.

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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: October 22, 2023, 04:59:38 AM »
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.

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General Joe Talk / Re: Super7 GI Joe discussion
« on: October 17, 2023, 02:41:02 PM »
From Toy Snowman about the Cobra Mothership:

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We are looking into carrying it. Once we get confirmation of allocation, we will post it on our social media sites and store.

Don't think it is going to matter with the pace it is going right now.  I highly doubt this thing will fund.

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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: October 17, 2023, 02:39:47 PM »
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.

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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: October 15, 2023, 05:35:09 PM »
I placed my order for NF Tunnel Rat. I always liked the NF subteam and Tunnel Rat looks cool. If I knew we were getting this version so close to the original Tunnel Rat, I shouldn't have ordered his original version. Anyway, he his a good looking character.

I also ordered NF Wolf Spider. This character alone do nothing for me. But he completes well a NF team, so why not.

I know Walmart will make a sale someday, but I don't want to check everyday for a 15% or 20% off.

So, like all my other preordesr... pay, wait, wait, wait and enjoy in 2024

Yeah I ordered one of each exclusive. 

That's the problem with Walmart exclusives. You can wait, and they could show up in stores, or you could miss them completely.  Since I'm loving the Classified line I am ok with preordering one of each instead of missing them.  If they show up in store then they show up.

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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: October 13, 2023, 11:12:30 AM »
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.

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General Joe Talk / Re: Super7 GI Joe discussion
« on: October 13, 2023, 05:27:57 AM »
Super7 doesn't ship to Canada: Register with a US address and phone number

Give it time.

They usually get international partners who will have it offered direct in country.  Won't be any cheaper per se, but at least you won't have to deal with extra shipping from the US and exchange rates.

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General Joe Talk / Re: Super7 GI Joe discussion
« on: October 12, 2023, 04:22:47 PM »
Just wow, the price is high, but I was afraid it will be higher! I will probably order a set of the o-ring figures, just for the kick. Not sure though, since they are not quite o-ring figure (probably some prototypes). 

Very nice thought, very nice!

Turns out on closer inspection that the 5-packs are "add-ons" to the Mothership campaign and if the Mothership doesn't fund the 5-packs will be cancelled and the money refunded.

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General Joe Talk / Re: Super7 GI Joe discussion
« on: October 12, 2023, 10:57:15 AM »
The Cobra Mothership is live!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:

https://super7.com/products/gi-joe-reaction-figures-cobra-mothership

$495US and comes with 2 Vipers.  1 ReAction Viper Gunner and 1 O-Ring!!???!!!?? Viper Gunner. 

Looks like Super7 is going to be getting some license to make O-Ring figures now.  I guess Hasbro has decided to license it out rather than just trying to keep making them themselves.  Interesting.

Also 60 days to back, so start selling that blood and your extra toys to get the money together because it will probably be closer to $800Cdn.

Pretty nice, and big (32" in diameter).

Lots to breakdown here at a later time.

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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: October 12, 2023, 05:03:29 AM »
If anyone cares, Snow Serpents are back in stock on amazon (they cancelled my pre-order only to then relist them a week later)

Yeah I saw that yesterday, but there was only 1 left, and nothing shows up this morning.   I'm hoping that they have more on the way.

Also just a heads up that TRU is having a sale on Joe starting today 25% off.

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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: October 06, 2023, 05:03:01 PM »
Bad news for Firefly:

https://youtu.be/vZYH0k4vK18?feature=shared

I think it is an early production problem.  There have been lots of reports of people getting loose Fireflys and this seems to be the first batch getting to retail.  However I have seen two people report the problem and said they returned it, got a new one and no problem with looseness. 

So my hope is that it is an early production problem that got fixed.

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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: October 03, 2023, 10:27:32 PM »
From Walmart: "We apologize, but one or more items in your order are delayed."

So, I don't know when I will get Big Ben and Range Viper...

Sorry to hear that man, hope it gets sorted.

What's worse is that they both went back up for order on the US site while we were still waiting to see if anything would ship for us.

Also I picked up my Crimson Strike Team from Gamestop today and they had a Valkyries set on the shelves!!!  What the hell.  Now they are getting some of the Pulse exclusives at Gamestop??  I guess we'll see what happens in the next couple months if Snow Job, the Trouble Bubble or Tripwire show up at Gamestop as well.    My hope is that Chuckles get a release up here somehow since I missed out on him.

As for the Crimson Strike Team, they are pretty great.  The Twins look good in the red, but the Baroness is who really shines.  Her breastplate is painted in a metallic red that really pops, and her heads are much better than the previous retail releases.  I still am not a big fan of the masked face, but overall the set is pretty great.  I also like the box and the little insert which has the gold bars on it.  Just kind of wish the box was a bit more metallic, or looked more like a briefcase. 

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