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Author Topic: Kickstarter.com loves GI Joes...  (Read 12133 times)

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Re: Kickstarter.com loves GI Joes...
« Reply #24 on: January 08, 2013, 01:51:10 PM »

i noticed on the Yo Joe thread, you mentioned that there were other figures you wanted to produce, any chance of knowing who or is that unwraps?

That's under wraps for the time being.

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Re: Kickstarter.com loves GI Joes...
« Reply #25 on: January 08, 2013, 02:20:59 PM »

fair enough
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Re: Kickstarter.com loves GI Joes...
« Reply #26 on: March 09, 2013, 06:05:57 AM »

any news?
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Re: Kickstarter.com loves GI Joes...
« Reply #27 on: March 09, 2013, 06:26:19 AM »

not yet...

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Re: Kickstarter.com loves GI Joes...
« Reply #28 on: March 11, 2013, 08:52:48 AM »

More info on the Legion XIV Facebook page.

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Re: Kickstarter.com loves GI Joes...
« Reply #29 on: March 11, 2013, 10:50:52 AM »

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Re: Kickstarter.com loves GI Joes...
« Reply #30 on: March 11, 2013, 06:53:43 PM »

I love it. The white proto type would look super sweet with a nice red maple leaf in the middle of the chest.  ;)
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Re: Kickstarter.com loves GI Joes...
« Reply #31 on: March 11, 2013, 07:58:40 PM »

I like it... but not their waist  :'(

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Re: Kickstarter.com loves GI Joes...
« Reply #32 on: March 12, 2013, 09:20:40 AM »

There have been a lot of questions so hopefully this post will answer them all.

Accessories
Each figure will come with two heads.  One with helmet and one without.  They will each come with a rifle as well.

Compatibility
These figures won't be straight compatible with o-ring Joes.  There will need to be some modifying to add parts to these figures or use these figure's parts on Joes.  It should be close though so the modifications should only need to be minor.

Waist Piece
Nobody dislikes the waist piece more than I do.  Chalk it up to growing pains.  I'm making no promises, but if this figure and my next plan figure are well enough supported I will look into making a replacement waist in the future.

Construction
These figures will not have holes in the feet for stands and the hole in the back will more than likely not be the right size for Joe backpacks.  The figures do have swivel wrists though.

Order Information
As soon as I have these figures in hand I will be shipping them out to those who contributed to the Kickstarter project.  If you did not contribute or if you did and would like extras I will have a booth at Joecon where they will be available at $10 each.  After Joecon I will be adding the figures to my online store and on to eBay.

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Re: Kickstarter.com loves GI Joes...
« Reply #33 on: March 12, 2013, 09:30:54 AM »

i have two questions: 1. do they fit in ARAH era vehicles - specifically can they sit in the front seat of a Dragonfly? 2. is the rifle compatible with ARAH figures?
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Re: Kickstarter.com loves GI Joes...
« Reply #34 on: March 12, 2013, 06:38:20 PM »

If you did not contribute or if you did and would like extras I will have a booth at Joecon where they will be available at $10 each. 

Cool. Just another reason to be excited! It's going to be awesome this year.
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Re: Kickstarter.com loves GI Joes...
« Reply #35 on: March 12, 2013, 09:37:15 PM »

Overall, I like them. And, I'm really impressed by the result someone (alone) can achieve while Hasbro and the club are not making the o-ring figs anymore.

If you keep making these, I would suggest:
  • Not making weapon. Marauder is already making very nice weapon... for really cheap. The money you save there can be invest on plastic quality, design, new crotch, etc.
  • Making back hole (for backpack) and feet hole for compatibility purposes
Can't wait to get mine :-)