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[Raptor]

And I think, if I look at this with a cool head, this was just a desperate attempt to get the product into Canadian stores to meet both a request from Hasbro US, and make a business case for selling in Canada. They were likely given a zero budget to do this with, and had to print off the labels themselves.

I should be happy that they were able to get any 25th product on to the shelves at all. It likely took a huge effort just to get a single case into half the Walmarts.

But half of the appeal of this product is the classic packaging. I didn't realize that until they offered me the product without it.

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[Storm.Shadow]

Shows our dislike of the cheap packaging without just saying "What the heck's up with the ugly card 'art?"

I agree.  We should try to ask the question in a way that respectfully voices our distaste for the packaging but at the same time isn't so soft that Hasbro can simply answer, "we needed to make it bi-lingual."  The packaging can be bi-lingual AND look sharp.

[martin-montreal]

I?m a little bit off here with that question, but you guys already cover all the possible questions about the 25th ann. Joe availability?

Is there any plan to produce on DVD the season 2 part 2 G.I. Joe cartoons?

[Stealth Viper]

I?m a little bit off here with that question, but you guys already cover all the possible questions about the 25th ann. Joe availability?

Is there any plan to produce on DVD the season 2 part 2 G.I. Joe cartoons?

I can shed some light on this for you.

Rhino Home Entertainment released the 3 existing sets. Their license to the cartoons expired before releasing Season 2 part 2.

SONY has the rights now. Given their track record, don't expect them to do anything with it. Maybe they'll do a release to cash in on the movie's release - but you can be sure they'll go back and start with Season 1 again.

[Pete The Greek]

What was the decision or rationale for not including the art on the package?  Was this a specific retailers' request?

This new packaging will discourage collectors from buying Canadian and go the American route to obtain the figures.   And kids are not going to be drawn to packages like this.

[pdaat]

Are we going to get the Comic 2-packs?

BTW, even though the toy manager of my local Wal-Mart said they were not getting the 25th figures, I called today looking for DC Classics and the person I spoke to said they had a Shipwreck and Hooded CC left?!?!

[Storm.Shadow]

A couple of new question:
  Will any sort of flag/battle points be re-introduced in the future?
  What will be the main focus of the line going forward?  Comic Packs or Single Packs?

[Storm.Shadow]

Sorry to double post but any idea when the vote will take place and when we can expect answers from Hasbro?  Thanks.

[Scramble]

Sorry to double post but any idea when the vote will take place and when we can expect answers from Hasbro?  Thanks.

We will be setting up a poll to vote on your favourite questions soon. As for Hasbro's responce, I'm not sure. Stealth Viper is the board's middle man and he is out of the country at the moment. Even when we submit the questions, it's up to Hasbro Canada when we get answers. Unless you hear otherwise, assume the March Joe Canuck newsletter (issue #3)

[morgardee]

With the Canadian and US dollar at par, will the price of toys also become par?

[pdaat]

As for the figures going to par with the US, I think we all know the asnwer to that......no - for many different reasons.

My question - Will all of the Original 13 get the 25th Anniversary treatment?

Paul

[BHMike]

Awww man.
We're supposed to start the voting this week! 

Ok. This is locked now. I'll get it set up in a little while.

Damn life getting in the way of things for everyone I guess. ;-)