JoeCanuck

https://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=3000801&ref=home&new&preorder

Um.. yeah. Wow. Stunning.

I was trying to keep away from the premium format figures... but I'm finding it difficult to do this time.

These are starting to hit Zellers.

Saw some in Burlington today.

Joecanuck Asked:

Q1) Will the G.I. Joe Retaliation figure line see any big vehicles like the Pit for ROC, or will the focus be on the smaller Alpha wave vehicles?

Hasbro Answered:
1A:  Our goal going in to the development of the movie line was to keep prices low even in the face of rising production costs.  We have some really great vehicles at a great value in the line. We will reveal the line at New York Toy Fair in February and hope you like it as much as we do!


Joecanuck Asked:

Q2) It's been a while since Hasbro ran a fan poll for what we want to see made next. Is there any plans to run another survey "fans choice", and if so is it possible to do a vehicle this time around?

Hasbro Answered:
2A:  As we mentioned in the previous Q&A, we love the idea and love hearing from our fans! There is currently no plan for a fans choice but is definitely something we will consider in the future.


Joecanuck Asked:

Q3) The 30th Anniversary SkyStriker is obviously a new mold but replicates the original almost perfectly. Can you give us some insight into how you reverse-engineered the original so successfully?

Hasbro Answered:
3A: The Skystriker project presented us with some unique challenges.  To start, we did not have much time to execute the project.  So we had to act fast!  We found some samples of vintage Skystrikers and was able to build two or three nice ones out of the parts.  Next, we worked with an expert model maker and tool-maker in the far-east to pain-stakingly recreate each of the parts digitally in a 3d Program.  This allowed us to refine the detail and build in the new snaps and construction details we knew had to be there to pass the new, tougher safety standards we have today.  The removable wings and nose also allowed us to fit the aircraft into a smaller box, letting us keep the toy at a great price for the consumer.   At the same time, the model make re-fitted the cockpit to introduce the new design.  When the process was finished, we were blown away by the results - and were able to meet and exceed our deadlines to make the project a reality.  Effectively, making the dreams of our loyal fans a reality in the process.

Horrible timing.  You think you would try and release it before Christmas.

I think they believe that the market for this series will buy it regardless of release timing.

I think they're right.

These should be on shelves at Zellers nationally this week.

Seems each store is getting 2 cases.

Cases are 2 of each item ( so 4 vehicles per case )

So if a Winners has had 4 sets out - it's likely not got anymore.