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Title: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: olyeller01 on January 24, 2010, 07:17:51 PM
I know B posted in one of my earlier reviews that he wouldn't mind seeing some vintage vehicle reviews, so I'm just gonna throw this out there.  I have a LOT of vintage vehicles, so if there's something you'd really like to see reviewed or a hole in your collection, let me know and I'll see what I can do.  I don't have EVERYTHING (Flagg, Defiant, TerrorDrome, Mobile Command Center, some of the smaller playsets) but I do have almost all of the small and medium sized vehicles. 
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: morgardee on January 24, 2010, 08:10:21 PM
I'd like to see a review of the sea ray. I always liked that thing. Totally under rated IMO.
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: DJinvasor on January 24, 2010, 11:39:23 PM
The r/c Crossfire. Would love to see that review and would help me decide if i should get one in the future.
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: olyeller01 on January 25, 2010, 12:51:32 AM
Thanks for the quick responses, guys.

Dave, thanks to Dodge/Mike, I have a Sea Ray on the way, and as soon as my JRuben stickers arrive and I can get it cleaned up and restickered, I will review it for ya. 

DJ, I unfortunately do not have the R/C Crossfire.  It does look pretty darn cool, though.
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: DJinvasor on January 25, 2010, 12:59:54 AM
No worries  ;D The crossfire does look awesome and being a r/c is a bonus.  How about the mauler?  That is the other vehicle i am also interested in..
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: olyeller01 on January 25, 2010, 02:41:53 AM
Mauler it shall be.  AND as a bonus, its cousin (and what I think is the better tank) the Equalizer.
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: Canuklehead on January 25, 2010, 03:43:30 PM
Th-Th-THUNDER MACHINE  :lol:
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: akpayne on January 25, 2010, 05:18:10 PM
I would like to read reviews for all of the 'nok vehicles.
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: B on January 25, 2010, 05:30:33 PM
I'm looking for reviews just to have discussion, but if you happen to review something I don't own it may convince me to perhaps get one for myself.
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: dodge822 on February 07, 2010, 07:44:11 PM
how about a review of the phantom x-19 please.
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: olyeller01 on February 19, 2010, 10:40:53 PM
All-RIGHT!  Joe Canuckers, now that we've got our own reviews section, I'm ready for more vintage review requests!!!!!  Morg, I haven't forgotten about you and the Sea Ray, but I'm still waiting on my JRuben stickers to make the Sea Ray all pretty.  But if anybody else has any requests, please feel free to make them heard! ;D
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: latinjoe22 on February 19, 2010, 10:46:31 PM
You'd make my day if you could review the Mean Dog along with Wild Card  :wink:.
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: olyeller01 on February 21, 2010, 12:45:43 AM
LJ, I don't have Wild Card, but I can definitely do the Mean Dog for ya, as soon as I dig it outta my closet, that is  ;D
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: B on February 26, 2010, 06:46:20 AM
Cobra Wolf please, one of my favourites of all time.
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: pdaat on February 26, 2010, 08:34:14 AM
Warthog.  Really!
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: Scramble on February 26, 2010, 04:06:38 PM
I'd like to see what you can do with the Raider (http://http://www.thegijoeindex.com/joeindex/usvehicles/89/raider/).
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: dodge822 on February 26, 2010, 05:04:09 PM
how about a review of the maggot please
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: olyeller01 on February 26, 2010, 08:40:43 PM
Quote from: "Scramble"
I'd like to see what you can do with the Raider (http://http://www.thegijoeindex.com/joeindex/usvehicles/89/raider/).

Scramble: http://www.joecanuck.com/joe/board/index.php?topic=4063.0 (http://http://www.joecanuck.com/joe/board/index.php?topic=4063.0)

Not a lot of people saw this because I put it up, then we were gonna use it for the newsletter so Mike took it down to maintain the newsletter's exclusivity.  But I already had something else for the newsletter, so we went with the other thing instead.  When the Review section opened up, I guess Mike put it back up here. 

Dodge, what makes you think I have the Maggot?  ;D

I still haven't forgotten Morgardee and his request for the Sea Ray...my JRuben stickers just came in TO-DAY (WHOO HOO!) so it'll be the first vehicle I resticker.  And so it's Wolf, Warthog, and Maggot.  Thanks guys, I appreciate the requests, and will pound out the reviews as soon as I can.
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: bandonov on March 21, 2010, 09:30:51 PM
Can you review these ROC Bravo vehicles:

Ice Dagger with Frostbite
Dragon Hawk XH1 Helicopter with Wild Bill

I know you said vintage but I thought I would ask any way.
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: olyeller01 on March 22, 2010, 12:29:57 AM
Quote from: "bandonov"
Can you review these ROC Bravo vehicles:

Ice Dagger with Frostbite
Dragon Hawk XH1 Helicopter with Wild Bill

I know you said vintage but I thought I would ask any way.

Done and done, bandonov.  Let me get through the other outstanding reviews (Warthog, Maggot and Cobra Gunship) I have first.  And I have no problem reviewing new stuff, in fact I usually try to review it as it comes out, but you're right I missed those two.
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: bandonov on March 22, 2010, 08:31:16 AM
No problem, I can't wait to read up on the new reviews. 
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: olyeller01 on May 19, 2010, 11:22:36 PM
Well, I've made it through the rest of the outstanding reviews, so I'm taking requests again.  Let me know if there's something you'd like reviewed!
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: morgardee on May 20, 2010, 10:11:57 AM
Lets see if you can beat Pete's review of the Cobra Rat.  :shifty:
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: olyeller01 on May 20, 2010, 12:39:01 PM
Quote from: "morgardee"
Lets see if you can beat Pete's review of the Cobra Rat.  :shifty: I would gladly, Morg, but I don't have the Rat at my apt, I'd have to pick it up from Shiner.
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: pdaat on May 20, 2010, 12:42:04 PM
VAMP(s)!
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: Pete The Greek on May 20, 2010, 03:45:29 PM
Quote from: "olyeller01"
Quote from: "morgardee"
Lets see if you can beat Pete's review of the Cobra Rat.  :shifty: I would gladly, Morg, but I don't have the Rat at my apt, I'd have to pick it up from Shiner.


You will need a hammer after your done your review to put it out of it's plastic misery. 
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: bandonov on May 21, 2010, 10:24:57 AM
It is really that bad? The Pics I found online do not blow me away.
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: pdaat on May 21, 2010, 10:37:04 AM
Quote from: "bandonov"
It is really that bad? The Pics I found online do not blow me away.
It's made more like one of those cheap, no name type toys yuo would get from a dollar store.  Just look underneath.
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: latinjoe22 on May 21, 2010, 01:16:43 PM
I want to see a review of the Battlecorps Apache Helicopter please!
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: olyeller01 on May 21, 2010, 02:47:01 PM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
I want to see a review of the Battlecorps Apache Helicopter please!

LJ, I'd be more than happy to oblige you, and I do have it buuuuuuttt it's in quite a few pieces.  If you're thinking about buying it, I will tell you that it's one of the most crappily constructed Joe vehicles EVER, all the money went into the sound effect handle.  The chopper itself is very small, barely fits one figure, and the plastic is FLIMSY.  What could have been a great Joe vehicle is instead a piece of CRAP.  Well, I guess I DID just review it in a nutshell!
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: latinjoe22 on May 21, 2010, 11:09:02 PM
Quote from: "olyeller01"
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
I want to see a review of the Battlecorps Apache Helicopter please!

LJ, I'd be more than happy to oblige you, and I do have it buuuuuuttt it's in quite a few pieces.  If you're thinking about buying it, I will tell you that it's one of the most crappily constructed Joe vehicles EVER, all the money went into the sound effect handle.  The chopper itself is very small, barely fits one figure, and the plastic is FLIMSY.  What could have been a great Joe vehicle is instead a piece of CRAP.  Well, I guess I DID just review it in a nutshell!

Wow...man I'd say you pretty much convinced me not to get it, and that that must've been your shortest and most effective review I've ever read  ;D but It still prefer your usual detailed reviews.
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: grunt 4 mvp on May 21, 2010, 11:32:24 PM
Love a review of the HAVOC - never even touched that thing or seen it in person.
Also Nok vehicles, other than the Thunder machine, is "seconded"!
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: olyeller01 on May 22, 2010, 01:36:35 AM
Ya got it, grunt.  So we've got the VAMP(s), the Air Skiff & Dreadnok Cycle Dreadnok wise...anything else?  I don't have the Swampfire...but if there are any other Dreadnok vehicles I'm forgetting remind me, because I'm kinda drinking right now... :shifty:
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: 5h4rK on May 23, 2010, 01:01:39 AM
I'm very interested in buying a Detonator.. I would like to see a review of it! You have one??
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: dodge822 on May 28, 2010, 05:50:02 AM
well im a little disapointed, you made it very clear a few time that the skystriker is your favorite joe plane, but you have not given it a review yet, so that is my request.

skystriker please.
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: latinjoe22 on May 28, 2010, 08:50:46 AM
The hell with Skystriker. Me wants to see a review of the Earthquake!
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: olyeller01 on May 28, 2010, 10:18:35 AM
Hmmm I do not have a Detonator bur upon checking it out I may have to get one.

Dodge, I took photos of the SkyStriker but have never gotten around to a review on it yet.  You are right, I need to.

LJ, you shall have your review of the Earthquake!
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: latinjoe22 on May 28, 2010, 01:15:07 PM
Quote from: "olyeller01"
Hmmm I do not have a Detonator bur upon checking it out I may have to get one.

Dodge, I took photos of the SkyStriker but have never gotten around to a review on it yet.  You are right, I need to.

LJ, you shall have your review of the Earthquake!

 LOL, may I?

"This...I command!"  :lol:

Please display it with 25th Dreadnoks If you can.
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: 5h4rK on June 12, 2010, 03:24:20 PM
I would like to see a review of the Blockbuster. I have it but I just want to know what you think of it! I think it's one of the best vehicules from the last vintage years and no one talks about it! The figure was a piece of crap but I think the vehicule was one of the nicest winter vehicules in the line..
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: latinjoe22 on June 12, 2010, 03:44:01 PM
Quote from: "5h4rK"
I would like to see a review of the Blockbuster. I have it but I just want to know what you think of it! I think it's one of the best vehicules from the last vintage years and no one talks about it! The figure was a piece of crap but I think the vehicule was one of the nicest winter vehicules in the line..

I second 5h4rK on the Blockbuster. Awesome vehicle and great figure holder.
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: pdaat on June 12, 2010, 05:22:05 PM
Alpha wave 3!
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: olyeller01 on June 12, 2010, 08:46:28 PM
Quote from: "5h4rK"
I would like to see a review of the Blockbuster. I have it but I just want to know what you think of it! I think it's one of the best vehicules from the last vintage years and no one talks about it! The figure was a piece of crap but I think the vehicule was one of the nicest winter vehicules in the line..

Trust me, I would love to review the Blockbuster.  Unfortunately it's one of the few vehicles out there that I don't have and don't even have a line on.  I've kept my eye open on ebay and the like but all I've been able to find is broken-ass ones.  I've got reviews on the VAMP and SkyStriker ready to go, just need to take some pics.  I should be able to knock out several of those requests this weekend.
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: bandonov on July 20, 2010, 04:11:01 PM
Since the PoC TRU exclusive Spirt and Quick-Kick are slowly showing up State-side can you review these figures? 
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: olyeller01 on July 20, 2010, 07:43:28 PM
Quote from: "bandonov"
Since the PoC TRU exclusive Spirt and Quick-Kick are slowly showing up State-side can you review these figures? 

As soon as I find them in my part of the world or on TRU.com I will.  So far the only PoC I've found down here are the Bravo vehicles, which I've already reviewed.  And BTW, folks, I just got in a MASSIVE order of J Ruben stickers, so expect quite a few more reviews in the coming days as I get more of my old vehicles restickered.  Also, the stickers include my outstanding reviews on the Air Skiff and Swampfire.
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: B on August 14, 2010, 04:46:59 PM
Quote from: "olyeller01"
Quote from: "bandonov"
Since the PoC TRU exclusive Spirt and Quick-Kick are slowly showing up State-side can you review these figures? 

As soon as I find them in my part of the world or on TRU.com I will.  So far the only PoC I've found down here are the Bravo vehicles, which I've already reviewed.  And BTW, folks, I just got in a MASSIVE order of J Ruben stickers, so expect quite a few more reviews in the coming days as I get more of my old vehicles restickered.  Also, the stickers include my outstanding reviews on the Air Skiff and Swampfire.

are you sure those reviews are outstanding?  :P I'll be looking forward to them. I'm interested in a review of the D.E.M.O.N or anything from the Iron Grenadiers.
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: olyeller01 on August 16, 2010, 04:06:06 AM
Quote from: "B"
are you sure those reviews are outstanding?  :P I'll be looking forward to them. I'm interested in a review of the D.E.M.O.N or anything from the Iron Grenadiers.

I meant "outstanding" as in "I haven't done them yet."  :shifty:

Been really, really busy lately.  Got reviews done on the two SDCC Slaughters and the Doom Cycle, need to take pics.  Then I'll do the Swampfire, one of these days I need to dig out my Earthquake for LatinJoe, and then I'll get to the Iron Grenadiers.  I have all of their vehicles, from the DEMON and AGP to the Evader and Despoiler, with the Dominator on the way.

I also have all of Wave 1 of PoC excluding the TRU figures, including the Ghost Hawk and the Mechs.  Let me know if there's anything specific from those you want reviewed, guys.
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: bandonov on August 19, 2010, 10:15:33 PM
Can you review the RoC RHINO?  It is on sale here and we need to know if it worth the $50 they are asking for it!
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: olyeller01 on August 20, 2010, 12:55:44 AM
I can review it, but I can also tell you that it's not quite worth $50.  It's a neat vehicle, but it's not worth $50.  $30 is more like it, maybe $40 if you have to have the driver.  But $50?  Not so much.

That bad thing is I think they retailed here for $39.99 before they got put on sale/clearance...man they try to stick it to you Canucks on exclusives!
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: pdaat on August 20, 2010, 05:41:52 AM
The LCV.  Really.
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: bandonov on August 20, 2010, 08:21:34 AM
I was or
Quote from: "olyeller01"
I can review it, but I can also tell you that it's not quite worth $50.  It's a neat vehicle, but it's not worth $50.  $30 is more like it, maybe $40 if you have to have the driver.  But $50?  Not so much.
That bad thing is I think they retailed here for $39.99 before they got put on sale/clearance...man they try to stick it to you Canucks on exclusives!
It was orginally $80 and went on sale once for $69.99.  The shelves are still full for some reason :P
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: 5h4rK on August 20, 2010, 10:41:45 PM
Is the DTC version's harder to find these days? It was a lot better than this deep purple-blue-gray (purblay)  ;D version..
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: Thrashfennek72 on September 08, 2010, 08:57:00 PM
The lynx or sears C.A.T

cheers!
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 18, 2010, 01:41:04 AM
Quote from: "Thrashfennek72"
The lynx or sears C.A.T

cheers!

I'd like to override Trashfennek72's request on his behalf. He'll settle for a 1986 Cobra Stun review...and so will I  ;D
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: bandonov on September 18, 2010, 09:01:24 AM
Lets make it easier for olyeller01, just review every Joe vehicle!  :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: Thrashfennek72 on September 19, 2010, 09:12:30 PM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
Quote from: "Thrashfennek72"
The lynx or sears C.A.T

cheers!

I'd like to override Trashfennek72's request on his behalf. He'll settle for a 1986 Cobra Stun review...and so will I  ;D

No you won't the STUN is silly  ;D
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 19, 2010, 09:34:08 PM
Quote from: "Thrashfennek72"
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
Quote from: "Thrashfennek72"
The lynx or sears C.A.T

cheers!

I'd like to override Trashfennek72's request on his behalf. He'll settle for a 1986 Cobra Stun review...and so will I  ;D

No you won't the STUN is silly  ;D

LOL, alright I'll let you win, but silly or not, the Cobra Stun still holds a very special place in my heart. +1 for you!
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: 5h4rK on September 19, 2010, 11:46:10 PM
[move:2h17vyo9]WE WANT A STUN REVIEW!!!!!![/move:2h17vyo9]
We have to reeducate the TF fanboy...  ::)
I'm j/k Mr. Trash..  ;D
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 20, 2010, 12:13:51 AM
Quote from: "5h4rK"
[move:2ihtv08g]WE WANT A STUN REVIEW!!!!!![/move:2ihtv08g]
We have to reeducate the TF fanboy...  ::)
I'm j/k Mr. Trash..  ;D

Education might be a bit too slow...

Let's just put him in the Brainwave Scanner  :cobra:
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: Thrashfennek72 on September 20, 2010, 01:19:44 AM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
Quote from: "5h4rK"
[move:2nudm4vy]WE WANT A STUN REVIEW!!!!!![/move:2nudm4vy]
We have to reeducate the TF fanboy...  ::)
I'm j/k Mr. Trash..  ;D

Education might be a bit too slow...

Let's just put him in the Brainwave Scanner  :cobra:  :lol:

Sorry .... but after watching an episode of 'Jersey shore' my brain numbed out .... so you can't brainwash me  ;D
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 20, 2010, 08:28:18 PM
Quote from: "Thrashfennek72"
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
Quote from: "5h4rK"
[move:wn3grzzx]WE WANT A STUN REVIEW!!!!!![/move:wn3grzzx]
We have to reeducate the TF fanboy...  ::)
I'm j/k Mr. Trash..  ;D

Education might be a bit too slow...

Let's just put him in the Brainwave Scanner  :cobra:

Sorry .... but after watching an episode of 'Jersey shore' my brain numbed out .... so you can't brianwash me  ;D





Good thing there is a brainwave scanner jammer canceller on the device that prevents these small contengencies you described from happening ;D Lobo-b-b-bra!!!!!  :cobra:
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: 5h4rK on November 18, 2010, 11:55:46 PM
I miss oly's reviews.. :'(
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: Scramble on November 19, 2010, 08:45:00 AM
Same here.
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: dodge822 on November 19, 2010, 11:13:38 AM
it has been some time since his last review, his reveiws are great.
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: olyeller01 on January 07, 2011, 11:34:45 PM
Aww I've been missed...that's touching!   ;D  Let's see what I can do about getting back in reviewer mode...
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: latinjoe22 on January 08, 2011, 12:59:43 AM
Uh guys...I think that we have missed Olyeller so much, that his Ghost is now using his account  :o:lol:
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: bandonov on January 08, 2011, 11:09:35 AM
YES! Olyeller is back!
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: bandonov on April 25, 2011, 09:49:17 PM
Making Requests!  Any of the PoC Alphas!
Title: Re: Vintage Review Requests...
Post by: olyeller01 on April 25, 2011, 09:53:49 PM
Quote from: "bandonov"
Making Requests!  Any of the PoC Alphas!

PoC Alphas review quick summary:

Doom Cycle - Sweet.  Dreadnok worthy.
Ghost Hawk - A nice update to the original.
AWE Striker - Nice, but unnecessary if you have any of the 1,000,000 AWE variations already released.
Ice Cutter - WTF is THIS?

 :lol: I'll try to get to more detailed ones soon, but I think I still have a few outstanding requests from months ago...mainly, the STUN, LCV, and LJ's Earthquake review!