JoeCanuck

Quote from: martin-montreal on May 13, 2024, 06:40:24 PM

3. Canadian Viper Island is filling complaints against Sh4rk, 3POA for copyright issues on YouTube.

I've never heard of this guy... Can any one fill me in on what's going on with this and why this is the fourth time I've seen this Viper Island dude being talked about?
Legit, I have absolutely no clue what it pertains to.

Basically he has been accused (with proof) of using other channels content as his own and then copyright striking those channels to shut down any attempt to confront him.   The biggest ones recently have to do with A Toy Kinda Mood and 3POA.

A Toy Kinda Mood did an interview with the Joe team at SDCC last year and VI used the video, but cut out anything that would show it was done by them.  Then he also claimed/hinted at the video being connected to him with no credit given to A Toy Kinda Mood.

For 3POA the guy who runs it (Lazerpants) got, from a source, the photo of the Nemesis Immortal prototype heads and VI used it without credit and when he got called out on it he started copyright striking 3POA, Lazerpants and other channels that came to the defence of 3POA.

All in all it is pretty scumbag type of behaviour and what's worse is he is a Canadian who claims to have decades of experience in media (TV/Film/whatever).  So he knows full well that he should be, at the minimum, giving credit to the sources of anything he posts that isn't directly his.  However he doesn't and has gone scorched earth instead because the automated systems at the different social media companies allows for these kinds of bogus strikes without any real recourse that doesn't take weeks/months to resolve.

I had watched a couple of his videos over the years and thought he was pretty good.  Although I did question him including his son the way he did (it came across as phony/forced).   Now I couldn't be bothered, and that is saying something when I don't like 3POA or Analog Toys either.

Quote from: BHMike on May 31, 2024, 11:07:58 AM

Quote from: martin-montreal on May 13, 2024, 06:40:24 PM

3. Canadian Viper Island is filling complaints against Sh4rk, 3POA for copyright issues on YouTube.

I've never heard of this guy... Can any one fill me in on what's going on with this and why this is the fourth time I've seen this Viper Island dude being talked about?
Legit, I have absolutely no clue what it pertains to.

What is sad is I like his videos. This guy knows how to edit and go to the point. But the trouble came from behind the scene. Now, who is telling the thruth? I don't know. Watch this:

Video 1:
https://youtu.be/8FCIGqRBjSo?feature=shared

Video 2:
https://youtu.be/jhgli8LuGDk?feature=shared


And to help to see both sides, VI posted this:

https://m.youtube.com/post/UgkxbRH6UYY94_SxSLGSSXj3DzQxHugvMef1

I don't think that post from VI you link to does anything to see both sides.

The guy basically doesn't address anything he is accused of (with proof in most cases) and just leaves a snarky post.

Quote from: martin-montreal on May 13, 2024, 06:40:24 PM

3. Canadian Viper Island is filling complaints against Sh4rk, 3POA for copyright issues on YouTube.

I've never heard of this guy... Can any one fill me in on what's going on with this and why this is the fourth time I've seen this Viper Island dude being talked about?
Legit, I have absolutely no clue what it pertains to.

What is sad is I like his videos. This guy knows how to edit and go to the point. But the trouble came from behind the scene. Now, who is telling the thruth? I don't know. Watch this:

Video 1:
https://youtu.be/8FCIGqRBjSo?feature=shared

Video 2:
https://youtu.be/jhgli8LuGDk?feature=shared


And to help to see both sides, VI posted this:

https://m.youtube.com/post/UgkxbRH6UYY94_SxSLGSSXj3DzQxHugvMef1

3. Canadian Viper Island is filling complaints against Sh4rk, 3POA for copyright issues on YouTube.

I've never heard of this guy... Can any one fill me in on what's going on with this and why this is the fourth time I've seen this Viper Island dude being talked about?
Legit, I have absolutely no clue what it pertains to.

So some online retailer has leaked a list of items he says he was able to order this week.  It looks like a list of what to expect for Yo Joe June reveals (at least the ones to go up for preorder). 

He had:

(Next wave):  Alpine, IG BAT, Iron Grenadier, Storm Shadow V2

A Stinger with Driver

Mad Marauders Sgt. Slaughter

60th Action Marine and Halo Jumper

Retro Cobra Commander and Retro Cobra Trooper

Some interesting tidbits.  Storm Shadow V2 is the only figure from the next wave that hadn't been spoiled/revealed.  There had been chatter about the possibility, but nothing really concrete.  The Stinger is a nice surprise, mostly because if the retailer can order it then that could mean it won't be a Pulse exclusive like the VAMP.  Otherwise not a big surprise once they revealed the VAMP.  MM Sgt. Slaughter had already leaked so not a big surprise.  I wonder if the MM Spirit/Low-Light two pack will show up as well?  The 60th is also not a big surprise, but the switch from a Pilot to the Halo Jumper is interesting.  I wonder if they might give us a cloth parachute pack-in?   The Retro wave is cool, but missing one more figure since there is supposed to be 3 waves of 3 figures for 2024.  Hopefully the final figure is either Flint or Major Bludd.   The retailer mentioned the possibility of the Cobra Commander being the hooded version, but I'll believe it when I see it.

Can't wait for Yo Joe June to start.  Should be fun and hopefully lots more reveals (name only, digital, physical) and maybe a Dragonfly unboxing?

Thanks for that info guys.

I'll probably skip this then.  The price is already pretty high, and adding in taxes/duties/customs, shipping and exchange....Yikes.   I just don't see the value in what will probably end up being close to $600Cdn after all is said and done for a complete set.  Especially with so many other toy items coming this year (both Joe and non-Joe) that I have to "keep my powder dry" for them instead.

I have never backed a Kickstarter before, but this is very tempting. 

How does it work for the pledge?  Meaning do they charge any taxes, or shipping after the funding is over or is it just the $300?  $300US is a big ask to get a whole set, but it would be nice to get one with everything and not have to worry about collecting the retail releases over the years.

Hi, expect the worst: GST + Shipping is $100 for the $300 package and $75 for the $150 package.

I'm still debating what package to buy. I can save a lot of money when buying only the PDF. But it's not as fun to read.

Quote from: martin-montreal on May 29, 2024, 11:54:46 AM

Will you back this project?

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/skyboundent/gi-joe-a-real-american-hero-compendium-set?ref=checkout_rewards_page

I have never backed a Kickstarter before, but this is very tempting. 

How does it work for the pledge?  Meaning do they charge any taxes, or shipping after the funding is over or is it just the $300?  $300US is a big ask to get a whole set, but it would be nice to get one with everything and not have to worry about collecting the retail releases over the years.

I expect it will cost at least another $100 USD to ship. And some Kickstarters (like the 3DJoes book) don't collect tax, but declare commercial value on their customs forms (technically Kickstarter rewards are gifts, not sold merchandise, so their bad), so expect import fees too.

I have bought several copies of the comics over the years, from the original releases, to the Graphic Novel collections.  This one looks amazing, and when comparing the cost of what i have spent in the past, isn't outrageous.  That being said,  I now have a digital file of all of them, and don't have the space that another set would take up.  I think I ended up boxing up all of my previous copies and have them tucked away in the attic or the back of a closet.

Will you back this project?

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/skyboundent/gi-joe-a-real-american-hero-compendium-set?ref=checkout_rewards_page

I have never backed a Kickstarter before, but this is very tempting. 

How does it work for the pledge?  Meaning do they charge any taxes, or shipping after the funding is over or is it just the $300?  $300US is a big ask to get a whole set, but it would be nice to get one with everything and not have to worry about collecting the retail releases over the years.