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General Joe Talk / Re: Delta-17: War in the shadows (new o-ring line)
« on: October 03, 2024, 06:19:44 AM »
This line looks great!

I love the detailing and accessories, along with the story and most of the character designs.   I just wish I had the funds to dive into this line.   I can't wait to see how the Russian Hind (helicopter) they are planning to do looks.

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General Joe Talk / Re: Super7 GI Joe discussion
« on: October 01, 2024, 07:13:43 PM »
I preordered the twins. They look... different than the vintage ones, I hope my opinion will change in hand.

They look great, but I'm none too pleased about the BBTS exclusivity.   I'll wait and see if they go on sale down the road.  If not I'll be ok with missing out on them.

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General Joe Talk / Re: Super7 GI Joe discussion
« on: September 26, 2024, 05:16:50 AM »
I ordered the first wave of 4 from Super7. CC is the best one IMO.

Can't wait to see who will be in wave 2. I'm hoping for Raven, Shooter, Lady J, Scarlett, ...

Beside the Baroness, I always thought female characters were not well made by Hasbro.

You might get one of those choices in the next wave, but after they had to cancel the all female Ultimates wave earlier this year it is not likely we'll see an all female wave again.   Also it seems that they are confined to the cartoon and comics so if they ever did a Shooter it would probably be the male version.

I'm not sure what the next wave will be, but I'm sure we'll see a cartoon accurate BAT sooner rather than later.

Also how are the figures themselves in regards to quality and build?   The few reviews I have seen seem to point to a number of small issues.

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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: September 25, 2024, 10:00:29 AM »
Got my "confirm your address" email for the Dragonfly!  Should arrive before the end of the year - fingers crossed.

Same here. 

Although I think most backers could see the Dragonfly before December.   Going on what happened before stock usually ships out pretty fast after the deadline to update your shipping address.   Some of the backers could see the Dragonfly before Halloween.   Most could probably see it before December.    In any case most should see it before the end of the year.

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General Joe Talk / Re: Super7 GI Joe discussion
« on: September 17, 2024, 05:05:09 PM »
So some early sightings, with pics, are popping up online for the new ReAction + figures (O-Ring).   

The first wave was found at a couple Target stores in the US.   Have to say I am not quite as enthused as I was when this was announced.  Mostly because it looks like they won't be touching the original figures, but instead sticking to comic/animation based looks or versions that were never done before.   

So while that will be great for characters that have never had a figure before, it also means we likely won't get updates to original figures that Hasbro won't touch with their Transformer x GI Joe line.

Oh and the price was confirmed to be $20.49US (+tax) so I imagine if anywhere carries them up here it will be $25+

Overall I liked the comic "blue" BAT with the alternate head.  I think it is great that both arms can exchange pieces for weapons or hands.   However that version isn't one I will go out of my way to get.   If they do a show accurate version like their Ultimates version then I am down for that.

Cover Girl with long blonde hair is great, and a smart alternate look.   Definitely worth picking up, but they need to do another Wolverine to go with her.

Snake Eyes is not a look I am interested in picking up.   I would have preferred animation accurate colours as the first option.   This one blends too many different looks for my taste.

Cobra Commander looks good, but I am a bit burnt out on CC right now.   Maybe in a couple months I'll be more inclined to consider him.

No sign of the twins yet.

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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: September 17, 2024, 04:56:37 PM »
Been away for a few days so a quick catch up.

Pulsecon was another bust for the Joe team.   Not in the product, but like with, I want to say the last Pulsecon when they went last.   They got rushed through and we had to see the new digital renders after the fact on social media.   It was great seeing the next wave, and the guys playing the game (obviously having fun).   However a bit more time, or better flow, to get to everything would have been nice.

I will say it was interesting to hear about the "search for the MASS Device" as the name only reveal.   Popular speculation is that it will be the next store exclusive theme.  Possibly Target since Walmart got NF last time.

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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: September 11, 2024, 06:59:23 PM »
WOW!

28,096 backers as the final total.

Incredible.   I didn't think it would go that high.  Glad to see it end so well.

So........what's next?

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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: September 09, 2024, 06:59:58 AM »
Here is nearly final update on the Rattler Haslab.   I have been tracking it daily on actionfigurenews.ca if you want to see how it went.

Cobra Rattler:


21,556 / 9,000  (+1,862)  239.51% of funding goal with 17h left.


Okay time to get on it you last minute fence sitters.   Crunch time is here and it is now or never!!!  hahaha

Nice finish coming up today.   I think we might fall short of 25,000 backers because the last hours are probably going to result in somewhere between 2,000 - 2,500 backers (my guesstimate).   Still a strong finish when only a couple days ago we were still waiting for Baroness to unlock.

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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: September 07, 2024, 12:28:49 PM »
Well it's done.

The final tier for the Rattler Haslab (Baroness) has unlocked, and with a couple days to spare.   Now it is just a wait and see where it ends game until Monday night.

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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: September 02, 2024, 02:53:11 PM »
So I got my second "Once A Man" Cobra Commander from Gamestop yesterday.   My first one was from Pulse.   Still a great figure and the packaging is wonderful.

I also snagged a TF Roadblock/Tripwire 2-pack from TRU with a 25% off coupon.   So it came out to just over $76 after tax with the 25% off.   Not great, but definitely better than the $101.70 after tax at regular price.   Just a shame that it was only at TRU and online retailers because it is over priced and won't get the deep discount they'll see in the US with Target when they decide to clearance it out.

Also funny...in the package Tripwire looks bigger than Roadblock when out of package Roadblock is easily taller than Tripwire.

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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: August 21, 2024, 06:00:40 AM »
I really like the Stinger - only 2 minor issues.  The spikey thing on the front is only held in place with tension, and when the doors are on, with the windshield being tinted it is almost impossible to see the interior or if there is even a figure inside.

Yeah the tint really didn't show up in the promo pics, but in hand it definitely is too dark.

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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: August 20, 2024, 06:08:10 AM »
And just got a call from my local Gamestop that my Stinger has arrived for in store pick up.

Do you like it?

Nope, it is terrible!!!!   Worst GI JOE product ever!!!!!!!!!!   (hahaha, kidding of course).

Overall it is great.  Just like the VAMP.   Something about it feels bigger than the VAMP even though they are the same mold.   Maybe it is the missiles, or the wheels, or a combination of everything.   Either way it is great.

Oh and for those not keeping track, the Gunner (Tier 2) for the Haslab Rattler unlocked yesterday.   So now there is approximately three weeks left to unlock the last tier (Baroness).

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