JoeCanuck

WOW!!


The Full Force Podcast is reporting that JTPrime17, who is a notoriously accurate leaker, has posted finding a listing for another Joe x TF collab.  


Apparently it is Optimus Prime as the MOBAT with General Hawk!!!!


I highly doubt there will be working treads, let alone motorized ones at that.  Mostly because I can't see how that would work with the transformation.  Still I can't wait to see what they did to make this work for Prime. 


I do worry that we are going to get a bit of a mess of a transformation, ala Megatron/HISS.   Hopefully I'm wrong.


As for Hawk, it does say General Hawk so I would assume it is the 86 version and not the Colonel Hawk 82 version.

As much as I love the idea that HasLabs are unique and their limited runs make them special.  I would really like to see this released to regular retail channels, but in Blue, Red, White - or dare I say shiny chrome?

I can see them releasing an Arctic Hiss somewhere. I said elsewhere that if I can get another one cheap enough, I'll take it apart, and get it chromed up like the HATE.

I opened mine last night and looked at it. Can't set it up until my new showcase arrives.

Speaking of which, I have no use for this Gunner or the fa choice fgure.. so if anyone wants to trade a Driver for either one, LMK.

WOW - just wow, this thing is huge, but not cumbersome to move around.  It feels like it is well built, and the electronics add to it nicely.  The small attention to details, and the options to make your HISS tank unique are amazing.  Makes me wish I could of afforded to buy 2 or more. As much as I thought I would be putting the clear driver cover on, in hand I prefer the red/black gull wing look.

As much as I love the idea that HasLabs are unique and their limited runs make them special.  I would really like to see this released to regular retail channels, but in Blue, Red, White - or dare I say shiny chrome?

The figures are also excellent, not a single quality issue with the three I opened (not sure that I will open CC, as I like the look on the classic card back). The shovel is a little flimsy, and I don't think I will be swapping hands, but the option to be able to do so is appreciated.

The fire team, looks great next to the HISS and is a very nice compliment.

IT HAS ARRIVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Man is the box big and heavy.



I guess I gave FedEx too much credit. It was only the HISS, no sign of Fire Team 788. Driver said it is probably on another truck. Oh well.


Oh and thank you Hasbro for the excellent packaging job. Mine looked like someone dropped it because there was a quarter sized chunk dented in pretty severely on one edge. However after opening it up the extra boxes protected the HISS box as there is no damage to it at all. Thank you.


Now to find the time, and space, to open everything up.

Oh and I did have to sign for it.

I took your lead, and yes it actually shipped on the 8th - and should be arriving today!  Love to hear fellow members thoughts and opinions.

WOO-HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Got my email notification for the HISS. 

Double checked on FedEx and it should be arriving today!!!  Double-Double checked and my Fire Team 788 should also be arriving today.

I can't wait!!!!

Got the email!  The HISS tank has shipped!

Fireteam arrived yesterday.  Figures are great, no quality control issues.  However the weapons feel arbitrary and random.  They are also a little rubbery.

Unfortunate, indeed, but it was priced too high, especially for international customer like us . They might have a serious talk about the future of the gi joe brand. Hopefully, the oring will be released as single figure and they will be successful. I would not mind a smaller mothership, the size of a millenium falcon.

Anyhow, I got all the navy figures variation they released and they are fantastic. They are manning my battle platform and they are awesome next to the shark.

Also got an update from Walmart, the next three exclusives, including Night Force Tunnel Rat will be arriving before Christmas!