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General Joe Talk / Toyfare #139. GI JOE articles.
« on: January 17, 2009, 01:15:15 PM »
I just finished it today and I am surprised there isn't a thread about it since it covers a couple of things about the movie, the toys for 2009, Resolute and pictures a movie toy.

I know there are rules about posting images, articles, intellectual property, etc.  So I will just post my two cents, and avoid spoilers.

The first article is with Ed Verreaux who is the production designer.  Apparently he worked on E.T. and Raiders of the Lost Ark.  Anyway, the article goes into a few details, especially interesting was a tidbit on how Duke & Ripcord end up on the Joe team.  An interesting, if somewhat worrying article.

The second article is with Ellen Mirojnick who is the costume designer.  Again some great insight into the costume process and the reasoning behind it.  I think the Storm Shadow reasoning is quite sound and reasonable.  Confirmed by her is the speculation that the "Accelerator" suits will be partly CGI.  However, the article does lead me to worry again.

The one movie toy pictured is the Scarab with a new Motor Viper who could easily be used in the 25th line.  The Scarab is a Hummer style SUV in black with weapons and a shielded windshield.  It is a nice toy, with little to make it seem "futuristic", but rather just a modified SUV.

The article on the upcoming year for the toys and Resolute were both good reads, and it looks like another good year ahead for us Joe fans. 

NOW,

The reason I said the movie articles worried me.....let me just say I have been an avid supporter of the movie and telling people to wait and see before jumping to conclusions.  However....

Both articles mentioned that the production was organized under a time constraint, with approximately half the usual time taken (or less) to get the production going.  On top of that, the production designer mentioned a few times that the movie was constantly being written during production, another worry.  Finally, if you read the article, the tone from the production designer throughout, does not inspire confidence in me.  For the first time I am actually concerned about the movie's success.

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Off Topic / AT-TE now $50 at Sam's Club.
« on: January 03, 2009, 10:54:02 PM »
Saw this at my local Sam's Club today.  They had 8 left, most with some damage to the boxes, however for $50 it might be worth it to open.

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Off Topic / Marvel 3 3/4" figures now at Walmart. Also DC figs.
« on: January 03, 2009, 11:13:17 AM »
Well I did a little shopping today and found the new Marvel 3 3/4" line of figures today at both Sherway Walmart and Square 1 Walmart.  Square 1 also had the DC figures.

Here is the price:  $7.92 for the DC figures.  $9.92 for the Marvel figures.

DC:  While I am not that impressed by the figures and articulation, they are pretty good overall.  Barely worth the $8 price tag.  Although a great selection of characters.  I only saw Joker, Black Lightning, Spectre, Dr. Fate and Superman.  But on the back I must have missed, Wildcat, Star Sapphire, Question, Scarecrow, Batman, Nightwing, GCPD officer.  So die hard fans will love them, but I probably will only go for the characters I really love.

Marvel:  Ok, $10 is a bit much, but these are some great figures.  Comparing them to the DC figures shows you just how much better they are.  The selection of charcters in wave 1 is a bit puzzling, but at least they didn't go all out in the first wave.  The variants are apparently Stealth Iron Man and Human Torch in FF costume.  This wave has a total of 12!!!! different figures.  Yes a couple of variants, but overall 12 separate figs to get.  This line looks great and I think Hasbro has another hit on their hands, especially one that can easily take over ML.

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General Joe Talk / What's your pick for 2008? Best......
« on: December 25, 2008, 09:44:22 PM »
Thought I would ask.  What do you consider the "Best of 2008?" 

I broke it down into categories, but feel free to pick whatever.

Best single carded figure - 

It was a really tough decision with so many new and updated figures that I loved.  It came down to 2 great updates.  The BAT and Eel.  In the end the "best of the best" from Cobra's forces won out.  The Eel is my choice for best single carded figure.

Best Comic 2 pack -

Lt. Falcon/Nemesis.  I know this is probably a controversial choice, but after considering many things, I went with a pack that had 2 "new" figures, great accessories (especially Nemmy) and a good comic (not great).  Both were good updates, even with the common complaints about Lt. Falcon.

Best "SRO" 3 pack -

I went with the Naval Command.  A nice Deep Six alternate fig, a passable Cutter and a cartoon accurate Torpedo made this set stand out over the other sets this year.

Best Multipack - 

I decided to go with all the current multipacks rather than break them down into 5 packs and 7 packs.  This was a pretty easy choice.  Even though we got greenshirts and accurate CGs, it really was no contest.  The Arctice Extreme conditions pack was the far and away winner.  Great reuses of figures, and "new" troopers.

Best Vehicle -

Man, this was a doozy.  I really loved the vehicles released this year, but when it came time to pick, it was down to 2.  The Rattler and the Firebat.  I love me some Cobra Air Force.  Final nods had to go to the more iconic vehicle, the Rattler.

Best "Accessory" -

Sooo many choices...a new Swamp Skier, Trakker's Helipack, the TV camera from the Movie, Vines to hold Roadblock, etc. etc.  This was really too tough.  Every choice seemed right, and not right.  I have to say the TV camera from the Movie was my favourite.  It is just a great little nod to a classic moment.  However, almost anything could really have been chosen.

2008 "BEST" overall -

MASS Device.  Really was there any doubt?  An iconic item that really was worth the "build-a" concept. 

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Customs / Since I can't find a customs thread. Here is my UBP custom.
« on: December 13, 2008, 08:35:59 PM »
I had some extra vehicles and figures that I decided to make use of with the UBP packaging.  So with a little customizing I have this set, the Crimson Guard UBP.

Here is the list of what is in the set:

1 Crimson HISS (Crimson Guard Sabotage) (2003?)
1 CAT II (Crimson Attack Tank) (2003?)
1 Crimson Flight Pod (custom 25th Anni. FP)
4 Crimson Guards (25th Anni. wave 5)
1 Fred Crimson Guard (25th Anni. comic pack w/custom Crimson Jet Pack)
25th Anni. Tomax & Xamot

I'll post more pics later.


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Usernames: U-Z / viper2008
« on: December 04, 2008, 09:20:38 PM »
Just did a deal with him.  Great communication and quick payment.  I would definitely recommend dealing with him in the future.

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For Sale or Trade / $5 each, 25th Figures MOSC.
« on: November 29, 2008, 08:56:23 AM »
Well I have a bunch of extra 25th figures MOSC.  I picked up the majority of them through trades and lot purchases.  So I need to make some room and since they are just sitting in boxes there really is no point in keeping them.

RULES:

1) $5 CDN each.
2) Shipping is not included so take that into consideration.  Local pickup in Toronto is fine.
3) If paying by PAYPAL there is a $2 charge to offset PAYPAL fees.  That is not a fee for each figure, but just for any purchase (no matter how many figs) by PAYPAL.
4) All the cards are in great shape with no tears or damage.

Here is what I have:

US CARD:

Crimson Guard (wave 5)
Cobra Air Trooper (foil card w/High Gloss GI JOE logo) HOLD
Hooded Cobra Commander (wave 1) HOLD
Snake Eyes (wave 5) HOLD
Snake Eyes (wave 7)
Viper (wave 7)

CANADIAN CARD:


 
HISS Driver X3 (wave 7 all foil card) HOLD
Wild Bill 
Duke w/FLAG & Jetpack  (wave 7)
Spirit (wave 7) SOLD
Snake Eyes (wave 7) SOLD
TF Flint (wave 8 ) SOLD
Arctic Snake Eyes (wave 8 ) SOLD

Ninja Ku (wave 9) HOLD

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Ontario / Wave 11 & 12 at Silver Snail.
« on: November 26, 2008, 10:41:06 AM »
Just hit up Silver Snail (Toronto) today.

Found a mix of wave 11 & 12.

Wave 11 was on Cdn. cards and everyone was there except the Eel.  1 Zartan was left and 2 Airbornes.  Multiple Glenda(aka Pilot Scarlett), Cobra Flint and Matt Trakker.

Wave 12 was on US cards.  There is only 1 PP Crimson Guard and Ripper left.  A couple of each left of Tripwire, Cobra Diver, Cobra Trooper and Cobra Ninja Viper.

There is a mish-mash of wave 8-10 on both US and Cdn cards as well.  However these 2 new waves are are in the front section at the VERY BOTTOM of the wall display as you head to the back, so look carefully.  I actually missed them on the way in.

I only picked up Ripper, Cobra Diver, Cobra Ninja Viper, Cobra Trooper, PP Crimson Guard and Zartan.  I only collect US cards for figs to keep MOSC.  However the new Zartan is just to sweet to pass up.

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Items Wanted / Looking for Extreme Conditions boxes.
« on: November 22, 2008, 06:21:05 PM »
Hey all, just thought I would ask.

If anyone has either of the sets and is going to throw out the boxes and plastic inserts I would be interested in taking them off your hands.

I'm not looking for the figures, or file cards, or stands, or accessories.  Just the boxes and plastic inserts.

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Ontario / Silver Snail (Toronto) is having a 30% off sale today only!!!!
« on: November 16, 2008, 12:34:32 PM »
I just got back from Silver Snail Toronto.  This weekend only they are having a 30% off sale on EVERYTHING!!!

I just picked up the latest DVD packs (#3 & 4) and the Extreme Arctic Pack for 30% off.

That worked out to $24.50each for the DVD packs, $32.89 for the Arctic Pack and $6.25 for the single figs. ($8.95 normally).

If you can get down before close today, RUN!!!!

Encore Metroplex is $70, Omega Supreme is $80 (both after 30% off).

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As the title says.  I have an extra 25th Conquest that I am looking to trade for either Extreme Conditions set (Arctic or Desert). 

The Conquest is MISB and your set should be as well.

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General Joe Talk / Picked up the new comic packs at Silver Snail.
« on: October 24, 2008, 11:56:14 AM »
As the title says.  I picked up 2 of the 3 new comic packs at Silver Snail today ($14.99 each).

I got the Beachhead/Dataframe and Scrap Iron/Wild Bill.  I should have picked up the Hard Master/Snake Eyes, but they hava at least 6 of each so I might go back tomorrow.

I'll post a review later.

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