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Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« Reply #396 on: June 05, 2024, 12:35:37 PM »

It might still be the Rattler because that plane will be huge, in fact, too big for me. Imagine the wings to be as long as the total lengt of the plane.

Yeah probably the biggest hint to date was the T-shirt B-Mac (marketing guy replacing Emily) was wearing during the live stream.  It was the Rattler logo which, again, may be a huge hint.   We'll know in just over a month.

Also I broke my no preorder rule again.   I just loved the IG and IG BAT so I had to get in on them right away.  Just one of each, but when they finally hit later this year I'll probably get at least one more of each.  Alpine and Storm Shadow are easy to wait on because they won't sell out anywhere most likely.   The Stinger I'll have to preorder just because.  Same with Retro Cobra Commander.   Trooper and Stalker should be easy to wait on, though maybe not the Trooper.
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Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« Reply #397 on: June 15, 2024, 01:41:57 PM »

Anyone else get a "shipping soon" notice from Pulse for the Ferret?

Can't wait.

Also just got in Mutt and Junkyard, along with a second Trouble Bubble from the Pulse sale (35% off as a Premium member).   Man Mutt and Junkyard are really great.   Can't wait for Gnawgahyde so I can put him against M&J in the display.
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Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« Reply #399 on: June 19, 2024, 06:15:24 AM »

I'm going to try and preorder in store at Gamestop today.   With the Edge discount it should be a bit cheaper than everyone else. (and it's sold out online at Gamestop).
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Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« Reply #400 on: July 19, 2024, 12:54:57 PM »

Oh man the anticipation is growing.   SDCC is a less than a week away and the reveal of the Haslab (Rattler?), plus any new figures/vehicles.

Also the link is now up for the Walmart Collector Con NF Falcon and Quarrel 2-pack.   Of course it is showing out of stock right now, but should go live on the 24th.

Oh and I got my Gnawgahyde delivered today.   I was able to snag him during the price error on Walmart.ca ($35+tax).   He is a great figure in person, even better than I thought from the pics.
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Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« Reply #401 on: July 29, 2024, 01:15:45 PM »

So?

What are everyone's thoughts on SDCC and the reveals?

I was a bit bummed by the price increase for the Rattler and the first tier was an absolute joke.   Patches are not a tier.   However I do like the offering, and of course I backed because I can't help myself. 

For what was revealed otherwise....WOW!!   Raptor is pretty good, but I hate those turbine style wings.  Road Pig is AWESOME!!!!!   Lenny really went all out for him and it shows.   I don't get the people who are complaining about him being "thick" and not a body builder type.   That is a more realistic look for him in my opinion. 

Love both 60th figure (Sniper, HALO Jumper).   Sniper is miles better than Shooter and the Halo Jumper shows us how Hit & Run could look.   

The CLAW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   WOW!!!!  Just WOW!!!!   It is so nice and huge, and has all the call backs to the original I was hoping for.  Can't wait for it to go up for preorder.

Zandar looks good, if a bit muted on the blues.  I would have prefered a light blue for his armour.  Leatherneck looks great, not sure about the five o'clock shadow, but whatever.   Starduster looks good and I like the nod to his origins with the mini cereal box included.   Only thing is I wish his blue was a bit more blue.  It seems a bit too grey.

Name only reveals were mostly great.  Retro Rock & Roll and Mindbender are great.  Law & Order is also great.  Heavy Duty and Retro Viper are okay.

Transformers Collaborative Sgt. Kup as the Triple T with O-ring Slaughter and Leatherneck are fantastic.  I know they were rumoured earlier in the year, but I'm glad to see it officially announced.   I love the Transformers X GI Joe Collaborative line.
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Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« Reply #402 on: August 01, 2024, 08:13:32 AM »

Anyone still checking in?

What did you guys think of the SDCC reveals?

Did you preorder anything?
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Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« Reply #403 on: August 01, 2024, 07:30:41 PM »

I think my main focus will be the Retro line, with few exceptions here and there.

The Rattler looks really good, but 1/12 scale vehicle are too big for me. I got the VAMP and pre-ordered the Stinger because they are so iconic.

I can't wait to see what Super7 will do with o-ring over the classic CC, SE, ... I'm hoping for characters like Raven, a good Lady J (without cap), ...

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Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« Reply #404 on: August 02, 2024, 11:49:06 AM »

Rattler is awesome but wings are a bit to short. I get it but yeah looks a little off. Should have included a hanging harness as a tier.
Interesting in the comments about the patches whether there is a hint to a next vehicle being a tank or whether that's just reference to just one of the purposes of the A-10.
I'm probably reading into it too much.

The figures look good for the most part. Except for the expressive face of Road Pig. He looks like Wreck it Ralph.
Hasbro needs to stop with the animals already.

Otherwise everything looks real nice.

The transformers / joe crossover really irk me because i want the figures but don't care at at all for the transformers themselves. haha.
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Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« Reply #405 on: August 04, 2024, 11:39:20 AM »

Wouldn't mind having one of them Quarrels, but can't afford it/don't want to eff about trying to import one.
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Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« Reply #406 on: August 04, 2024, 06:29:57 PM »

Everything I OK from what I can see - I also ordered the Rattler - but patches are lame, and I was hoping for more than just a repaint of the baroness - maybe like a cobra ground crew.
I am not a fan of exclusives and never will be, so I hope they really limit the amount of them.  FOMO kills the hobby faster than items being overpriced.
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Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« Reply #407 on: August 06, 2024, 11:06:39 PM »

Anyone got the Once a man CC? With the limit of 5/customer, it sold quit. I never had a chance. Now there are many on eBay already.