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Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« Reply #96 on: March 28, 2023, 09:51:33 AM »

I pre ordered all of them, including the 2 walmart exclusives.  They should be in the $20 price range, but sadly those days are gone.  TRU charging over $40 is insulting.
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Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« Reply #97 on: March 28, 2023, 02:36:12 PM »

Just got my notification from Wal-Mart that my Classified Snake Eyes on classic card art will arrive tomorrow.
I recieved the crimson guard back in December.  Looking forward to this version.
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Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« Reply #98 on: March 28, 2023, 08:10:54 PM »

I got Gung Ho and the Crimson guard on the retro card, but missed Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow. I hope to see them back in stock on Walmart...

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Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« Reply #99 on: March 29, 2023, 06:36:38 AM »

I got Gung Ho and the Crimson guard on the retro card, but missed Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow. I hope to see them back in stock on Walmart...

Storm Shadow hasn't hit North America yet, and hasn't been on Walmart.ca either so you haven't missed him yet.
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Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« Reply #100 on: March 29, 2023, 10:46:49 AM »

Yes, looking forward to Storm Shadow and Zartan.
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Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« Reply #102 on: April 03, 2023, 11:03:38 PM »

I got him on HasbroPulse with the 30% discount.  So less expensive than that $49.99. But it's good to know that TRU is getting some GI Joe figs.

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Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« Reply #104 on: April 13, 2023, 10:14:45 AM »

TigerForce Duke with RAM is listed on Toysus.ca

https://www.toysrus.ca/en/G.I.-Joe-Classified-Series-Tiger-Force-Duke-and-RAM-Action-Figure-and-Vehicle-40-Collectible-Premium-Toy-with-Accessories-6-Inch-Scale---R-Exclusive/7456C99B.html

Glad to see he is finally showing up.  Not happy about him being a TRU exclusive with their stupid pricing, but I'll eventually cave and get one.

What's interesting to see is that they also have Dusty up for sale, but he is at the current retail price of their competitors ($35.99)?!??!?  Also it was posted on another board that the latest Marvel Legends are showing up at TRU for $35.99 as well!!??

Maybe they finally bit the bullet and realized that pricing everything $5+ more than your competitors isn't a good long term strategy for survival.

If this turns out to be the new norm TRU could end up getting back in the rotation for my toy hauls/hunts, and not just for store specific exclusives.
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Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« Reply #105 on: April 13, 2023, 02:51:56 PM »

If they moved the prices to 34.99, I would also be grabbing figures from them.  Hopefully you are right and they finally are sick of having wave after wave sitting in inventory.
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Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« Reply #106 on: April 25, 2023, 10:30:30 AM »

Just got an email from HasbroPulse...

We understand that you purchased the below item:
F4004 G.I. Joe Classified Series Dr. Mindbender Figure
There have been some unexpected delays and the new approx. ship date for this item is September 1, 2023.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience!
 
Thanks for being a fan!
Hasbro Pulse
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Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« Reply #107 on: April 25, 2023, 12:12:31 PM »

Just got an email from HasbroPulse...

We understand that you purchased the below item:
F4004 G.I. Joe Classified Series Dr. Mindbender Figure
There have been some unexpected delays and the new approx. ship date for this item is September 1, 2023.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience!
 
Thanks for being a fan!
Hasbro Pulse

I'm lucky that I got one from Gamestop, even though it took a long time to finally come in stock. 

Looks like Dr. Mindbender is cursed as a figure.  Super long delays, black paint rub from the cloak to the body, and now another long delay.  I guess the only good thing is that he does actually exist, so as long as you're patient he'll be in your collection eventually.
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