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General Joe Talk / Maybe if TRU didn't charge so much for action figures
« on: February 05, 2026, 10:40:41 AM »
https://toynewsi.com/1-61687

Toysrus Canada has filed for protection from creditors.  This is sad, but based on the amount of physical stores they have closed, and the fact that they charged the most of any of the action figures they carried, this comes as no surprise.

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General Joe Talk / Hasbro Rumours
« on: January 16, 2025, 11:07:43 AM »
I have been hearing rumblings through the grape vine that Hasbro isn't in a good place financially.  They have changed they way suppliers can place orders, basically cash up front of pre-orders.  I have heard from two reliable sources that if you are placing pre-orders on any upcoming waves go with a place like amazon, that doesn't ask for cash up front as the waves might not be fulfilled.

This totally sucks, but based on the recent public news from Hasbro about financial losses, mixed earning reports, and layoffs it isn't really shocking to hear.
Also why are they licensing all of their product to other companies?  Short term gain and quick revenue?

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All Across Canada / TRU classified figure sale
« on: April 19, 2023, 09:35:51 AM »
They are finally at a price that is reasonable.

PP Bat $27
Outback $27
Movie Figures $27
Spirit $32
Xamot $34
Dusty $36

Maybe they are getting the hint that $45 is simply to much when everywhere else has them for less.

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General Joe Talk / Classified accessories storage
« on: April 05, 2023, 11:07:21 AM »
What do you use? Currently I just have the extra hands, guns, helmets, heads etc. in a ziploc bag.
 I was thinking about 3d printing a large crate or footlocker.  Looking for ideas.

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Ontario / 2022 Black Friday/Cyber Monday
« on: November 26, 2022, 04:06:46 PM »
Several Classified figures are on sale on amazon - including the Viper 3 pack for $93.11 (30% off) ends at 2AM Nov 27th.
Kamakura was also $39.49

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General Joe Talk / Classified favs so far?
« on: October 26, 2022, 04:39:37 PM »
Interested to hear from others,
My opinion so far - #35 Storm shadow for Cobra, and #46 Stalker for the Joes.
The newer style pinless figures are really impressive, and these two figures I feel offer the best bang for the $ when accessories are included.

Of course if I could find a Crimson guard, I might have to change my mind.

Honorable mentions - the BAT V1 figure and Zartan.

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General Joe Talk / Trip to the US
« on: August 10, 2009, 06:45:33 PM »
Found a couple of things.

I noticed that the Cobra Gun ship had to different version of the pilot.
One had a red helmet and the other was a black helmet? Toysrus price was $24.99 (not on sale) even with exchange better price than  in Ontario.

I also saw the Crimson Stealth jet - don't remember the name and I passed on it as I already own two of them from the Spy Troops series. And the best Joe Vehicle the RHINO, I also passed on this as it was blue and $59.99.

However I did pick up the New joe Helicopter with Wild Bill, not a bad toy - a little on the small side and not much play value.

Does anyone know of site that has all of the joe stuff that is currently out there, YoJoe.com is a little behind on stuff.

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Off Topic / Army Surplus stores
« on: August 07, 2009, 05:43:04 PM »
Are there any in southern Ontario anymore?
I know they used to be in every city - Hamilton had several, Toronto had 3 on yonge street but that was 15-20 years ago.

Specifically I am looking for parkas and pants.

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General Joe Talk / Joe stop motion
« on: August 07, 2009, 10:31:28 AM »
I thought this was really well done.
http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=9&itemid=14825

Cheesy in spots but just like the cartoon.

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Ontario / AT-TE at winners
« on: April 07, 2009, 01:47:35 PM »
Not joe related, but I picked up an AT-TE for my sons birthday this weekend at Winners for $70.
It is the version with the clear plastic front and came with several figures.
General Kenobi, Grevious, 3 clone troopers and some battle droids.

Here is a photo of it.  http://www.rebelscum.com/2008/TCWATTEint.jpg

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General Joe Talk / Toysrus.ca ups prices
« on: February 01, 2009, 08:08:30 PM »
Figures are now $10.99 - I have bought a couple of figures in the past, but at $11 a pop plus shipping, I don't think I will again in the future - unless they have something I absolutely have to have!
The 3 packs are now $16.99.

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Customs / Vamp/Transformers Hound
« on: January 23, 2009, 08:50:42 PM »
Saw this over at Toynewsi
http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=95&itemid=13918


It is a great custom!!  If Hasbro put a little effort into this some of the cross branded toys would be amazing.

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