Post by: morgardee on May 08, 2006, 02:36:01 PM
On a side note, every time I try to upload a picture I'm told I've used my maximum upload quota limit of 256 KB. The images I tried to upload were 33 KB and 42 KB. What am I doing wrong?
(http://http://www.mastercollector.com/neat/gijoe/neworleans/images/cardtease2front.jpg)(http://http://www.mastercollector.com/neat/gijoe/neworleans/images/cardtease2back.jpg)
(http://http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a40/deadwraith/conset.jpg)
Edit by PTG: Added the pictures and poster confirming the Renegades (source: http://www.joesightings.com/forums/inde ... entry34762 (http://www.joesightings.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=3161&st=0&#entry34762) )
Post by: Pete The Greek on May 08, 2006, 02:59:21 PM
Post by: morgardee on May 08, 2006, 03:06:07 PM
Post by: Raptor on May 08, 2006, 03:08:14 PM
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Post by: Pete The Greek on May 08, 2006, 04:42:30 PM
Post by: morgardee on May 08, 2006, 05:50:48 PM
Post by: Pete The Greek on May 08, 2006, 09:52:07 PM
Quote from: ""morgardee""
I'm just guessing it's a three pack because brian had said there was only 2 more carded figures that would be shown. I could be totally wrong.
Hmmm. I don't mind a three pack if it happens.
Post by: Madman on May 09, 2006, 12:13:33 AM
As for the carded figures, it says carded sets, as in plural. The way it looks, it appears that all 4 of them come together carded. Why show all 4 on the front and on the back if it's only the sarge? Wouldn't you keep the other 3 on a seperate card?
Could we be getting another "set" of carded figures?
Wonder how much this is going to cost? Last 3 pack cost $60 bagged. Carded might be $75-80. What happens if it's sealed? You'd have to rip them open and ruin the card to get to the figs. Let's hope MC isn't going this route.
Post by: Agent_Loop on May 09, 2006, 01:14:56 AM
I'm definitely sure Taurus is in the set by looking at the sword, and same goes with Mercer's buzzcut. Red Dog in the middle, that could be a toss up. It would be great to see them be brought back.
Post by: General Hawk on May 09, 2006, 08:49:02 AM
I am a little bummed, though, because I have a dio upcoming possibly featuring the Renegades, and if these are cool enough, I might have to rework some stuff to get them included....
Justin
Post by: Scramble on May 09, 2006, 10:35:29 AM
Quote from: ""Madman""
Why show all 4 on the front and on the back if it's only the sarge? Wouldn't you keep the other 3 on a seperate card?
Because this way you pnly need to design one card big enough for three figures but not so big that Sarge looks funny on his own. And notice that it says 1 of 2 Carded Sets rather than Set 1 of 2. Either set can have the same exact card on it. It's cheaper for them to print one card in bulk, and it entices collectors to get both sets MOC rather than just the Sarge.
I don't know if I'd like new members of the Renegades. I'm sure there are other roughcuts that could use Slaughter House discipline, and logically there would be a lot of "turn-over" based on the dangerous black ops the team undertakes. But I think Hasbro tried to sweep everything from the movie under the carpet, and the Renegades were unfairly bunched in with Cobra-La. A uniform colour scheme for a moonlight mission or jungle mission would revitalize the Taurus and Red Dog molds. Mercer doesn't need a new colour scheme as much, but wouldn't be dismissed.
Post by: Pete The Greek on May 09, 2006, 10:16:12 PM
The original members of the Renegades have been confirmed, as well as how Slaughter will look like.
http://www.joesightings.com/forums/inde ... entry34762 (http://www.joesightings.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=3161&st=0&#entry34762)
Not my original preference. They had a great chance to create three new GI JOE characters. They blew it. There is no new character this year (and yes Mortal doesn't count). And the funny part, MC only has to blame themselves this year for having this poster shown ahead of time. No ebay to fall back on this year.
Post by: Raptor on May 10, 2006, 09:39:27 AM
I would be really tempted by it if that's what they did, but sadly putting them on card will put them way out of my price range, unless they also sell bagged extras.
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Post by: morgardee on May 10, 2006, 09:46:07 AM
I really hope the figures have be able to be taken off the cards without having to cut them out.
Also, I read that at the con people will be able to pick up the second MOTH set. That's a nice extra. I guess I should place an order for the first set while the Canadian dollar is doing so well.
Post by: morgardee on May 10, 2006, 02:20:33 PM
Post by: General Hawk on May 10, 2006, 03:03:58 PM
Ah, well...doesn't really matter, but it definitely seems like there's some CYA'ing goin on.
For the record, I'm giddy like a school girl over the whole Renegades thing, though...ever since I heard Slaughter was a part of the set, I've been crossing all available appendages for the Renegades to be a part of the set, too.
Justin
Post by: beav on May 10, 2006, 04:24:49 PM
Quote from: ""General Hawk""
I've been crossing all available appendages for the Renegades to be a part of the set, too.
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Post by: Jon S. on May 10, 2006, 04:55:51 PM
Post by: Agent_Loop on May 10, 2006, 09:52:02 PM
Post by: Pete The Greek on May 10, 2006, 11:29:33 PM
From MC
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It seems many of you have found our Devil's Due comic Convention ad! Way to go! We wanted to check the flow of info out there and so added a little extra treat to that version of the Convention ad for all the folks that are into the comics! Wow! Word travels fast! Here are full images of the card art. There is a lot of speculation online about the tooing for these 4 figures. NONE of the original tools for these figures were found for ANY original version. All FOUR heads had to be re-tooled from samples of the original figures. Is there more to be previewed? Well, some have speculated there would not be file cards for these guys since they are not on the card package. This is not the case. :-) The file cards are seperate from the package and will be seen here in the near future. After that you will see figure images! These figures will feature a matching camo pattern created just for 2006. We think you will really like them...epsecially when you see the actual figures with your own eyes in New Orleans! Thanks for the great response to these guys. Check back soon for more!
No sh*t word travels fast. It's not like we use a rope with two tin cans.
And I would place a wager that 3 pack is going to made after the filecard bit.
Post by: JoeIndex on May 11, 2006, 10:55:21 AM
Anyway, it's nice to see the Renegades coming for sure rather than a trio of over done characters. I'll likely find a way to get these guys and the sarge, I'm still waffling on the con set itself. I really have no affinity for this one.
Post by: morgardee on May 11, 2006, 11:37:53 AM
I've followed a few on line debates about the pros and cons of being a member to the Master Collector group and one of the pros for being a member is that in the past members got to see the images of the upcoming convention figures before non-members. This year that doesn't seem to be the case as the images can be accessed via the MC landing page by everyone and now this latest stunt with the comic add.
Whatever the case, I find it hard to believe he would test the flow of information with one of the last few surprises he planned to share on line before the convention via comic. If anything, he should have used one of the figures from the 15 pack rather than one of the bonus sets. It's not logical to use these figures as a test. That and based on how often master collector items are delayed due to whichever reason given for a problem at the factory, I find it highly suspect he could have gotten this add over to Devils Due comics last minute, which would mean he's had this layout for a few months now. Given the delay on this years member figure for example and how it was shown a few weeks before the joining deadline, they are still having problems getting stock on time (Operation MOTH was suppose to be out the first quarter of this year, now should be shipping early June).
In a nut shell, I suspect that the art graphics for all these figures were created a while ago, but due to the figures arriving later than expected from the factories, the preview of all the figures was pushed back and during this time I suspect Brian overlooked he had already submitted an add with Devils Due, showing the art we have seen.
I have no proof of any of this, but this makes more sense than testing the flow of information with the last on line surprise for a very small but dedicated market.
Has anyone ever heard him say oops yet? I'm a fan of the MC group and usually defend them, but I can't recall Brian ever saying "Yeah, that was a bit of a screw up". It's not a big deal to make a mistake, but just because it's a toy doesn't mean you should treat us like kids.
Anyhow, that ends my rant.