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Title: Joe Kre-O
Post by: pdaat on February 18, 2013, 12:52:00 PM: These guys are the most I've cared about Joe for some time.

They have been sighted in TRUs in BC so they are likely on their way here.

Desperately want the Thunderwave boat for Stalker!!!
Title: Re: Joe Kre-O
Post by: martin-montreal on February 18, 2013, 09:29:32 PM: Same here...! I want all the figs. Can't wait to see them in stores!!
Title: Re: Joe Kre-O
Post by: darth cujo on February 21, 2013, 09:07:35 AM: Good to know they're coming to Canada, thanks for the news. I'll be very selective with these, but I'm looking forward to the couple I would like.
Title: Re: Joe Kre-O
Post by: canprime on February 21, 2013, 01:43:18 PM: I recently got hooked on the TF versions of KREO and I can't wait for the joe mini-figs.
Title: Re: Joe Kre-O
Post by: pdaat on February 21, 2013, 06:12:27 PM: And of course the 30 % sale ends today and no Joe Kre-o in sight at my closest TRU.
Title: Re: Joe Kre-O
Post by: martin-montreal on February 21, 2013, 07:45:21 PM: I don't know if our sponsors, here, can help us getting these... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Joe Kre-O
Post by: martin-montreal on February 23, 2013, 09:04:38 AM: If you like Kre-O, you must see this: http://www.joebattlelines.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=127&t=17724 (http://www.joebattlelines.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=127&t=17724)

Too funny!!
Title: Re: Joe Kre-O
Post by: Sundance on February 23, 2013, 09:32:14 AM: i LOL'd at that A LOT.
Title: Re: Joe Kre-O
Post by: martin-montreal on March 03, 2013, 04:52:50 PM: Anyone saw Kre-o (Gi Joe) in Canadian stores?
Title: Re: Joe Kre-O
Post by: Laird on March 03, 2013, 07:06:06 PM: I haven't personally seen them but the reports are that most Toronto area TRUs have them in stock. No sign of the blind bag figures though.
Title: Re: Joe Kre-O
Post by: kurt_eh on March 03, 2013, 07:43:53 PM: Saw them in a TRU in Calgary.
Title: Re: Joe Kre-O
Post by: canprime on March 04, 2013, 11:28:10 AM: Quote from: martin-montreal on March 03, 2013, 04:52:50 PM
Anyone saw Kre-o (Gi Joe) in Canadian stores?

check out my post in Ontario sightings.
Title: Re: Joe Kre-O
Post by: martin-montreal on March 05, 2013, 06:21:11 AM: Quote from: canprime on March 04, 2013, 11:28:10 AM
Quote from: martin-montreal on March 03, 2013, 04:52:50 PM
Anyone saw Kre-o (Gi Joe) in Canadian stores?

check out my post in Ontario sightings.

Thanks.

Here is the link: http://www.joecanuck.com/jc/index.php?topic=6302.msg68487#msg68487 (http://www.joecanuck.com/jc/index.php?topic=6302.msg68487#msg68487)
Title: Re: Joe Kre-O
Post by: darth cujo on March 17, 2013, 02:54:32 PM: Kreo is on sale this week at TRU, 25% off. The flyer doesn't specify GI Joe kreo, so it's not immediately obvious, but it is included in the sale. Noticed all the ninja sets were gone at my local TRU, but they had at least one or two of each of the other sets. And of course no sign of the single packs. :(
Title: Re: Joe Kre-O
Post by: Propergrounds on March 17, 2013, 06:44:39 PM: Picked up all the joe kreo sets on sale 25% off.
They are pretty cool!
cant wait for the blind packs to make it here. it took a while to put them all together... been years since i assembled lego sets.
my kids thought they were for them. No chance brats! these are mine!!!!
hahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Joe Kre-O
Post by: Gerjurdking on March 18, 2013, 12:44:27 PM: Man the Kreo sets are addicting. I purchased the Checkpoint Alpha for my brother (he's 10) before the sale and he really dug it. When the sale started we picked up the Armoured Assault and Dragonfly. Since then I've purchased the rest (with a couple put away for his birthday). He loves them and can't wait for the blind bags and wave 2 sets. Hopefully we'll get a crack at the blind bags. I feel like if they do show up whoever finds them first will clean them out. Damn scalpers...
Title: Re: Joe Kre-O
Post by: canprime on March 18, 2013, 10:46:22 PM: Yeah with the sale it makes it easier to get more sets. Also I went back and price adjusted for my earlier purchases.

Between these and the Transformers Kreons I'm going to be swamped with mini figs. Honestly I think the microchanger gimmick gives the advantage to Transformers for mini-figs, but the "sets" are absolutely killer for GI Joe. The designs of some of the smaller vehicles (Fang, Flight Pod, Water Moccasin) are just genius!! Also, I can't believe how well most of the Battleship sets transferred over to GI Joe. I mean the Battle Platform looks like it was originally designed to be part of a GI Joe line, and not a near complete transfer of a Battleship set.

Now c'mon TRU/Walmart/Target, get on the ball with the blind packs!!!
Title: Re: Joe Kre-O
Post by: darth cujo on March 18, 2013, 11:00:54 PM: These things really are awesome. I just put together the little ninja set and really like them. In that short little bit, I really don't feel any difference from lego. Perhaps as I fiddle around with them a bit more I might, but first impressions are that the quality is darn good. And what a load of fun putting the sets together. I am looking forward to putting together a couple more sets. I think I might be hooked on these!

I really hope these catch on with the kids. It's a great fit for GI Joe and the play value is fantastic. As much as I love the classic 3 3/4 line and it will never, ever be replaced, you get way more bang for your buck right now with these than with the 3 3/4 line. Much more affordable to army build, plus you get playsets! Say you have $100 to spend on joe stuff. With kreo you could get a few sets and end up with 5 or 6 vehicles, a playset, and a dozen or so figures. With 3 3/4 you'd maybe get 6 figures and 2 vehicles.

As much as I'm looking forward to getting Kwinn and the Tomahawk later this year I must say these are pretty awesome.

Kreo: Putting the fun back into GI Joe toys!!
Title: Re: Joe Kre-O
Post by: pdaat on March 19, 2013, 08:22:10 AM: Bought all the sets and loving the design. Hoping to see some blind packs soon.