JoeCanuck

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.

And just got a call from my local Gamestop that my Stinger has arrived for in store pick up.

Nice to see companies getting on board the reprint train.

Unfortunately I have no attachment to the Action Force strips as I have never read them.   So a pass for me.   The price isn't great either at 150 Euros (plus shipping).   However it is a collection and the price is in line with what I would expect.

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.

I got one from Pulse.

Then a bit later apparently he went up on Gamestop.ca (sold out already).

So I'm going to try in store preorder later today to see if I can snag another one just in case Pulse has issues.

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.

Here's hoping you can make it work again.

Of course it is all dependent on time and location for me.   It's funny to think the last time you ran this I was in Toronto.  Now I'm in Ottawa so it will be much trickier to attend as either a vendor or attendee.   Plus I don't have anywhere near the Joe product I used to that I would be willing to sell.