Post by: beekerzz24 on January 20, 2007, 11:48:57 PM
Any one know what Hasbro has planned???
http://www.hasbro.com/gijoe/default.cfm ... 891A19E111 (http://www.hasbro.com/gijoe/default.cfm?page=news&newsid=35C82259-D56F-E112-452C2E891A19E111)
Post by: Pete The Greek on January 21, 2007, 12:16:53 AM
Post by: Jay on January 21, 2007, 12:18:51 AM
Post by: Pete The Greek on January 21, 2007, 12:41:24 AM
Post by: beekerzz24 on January 21, 2007, 12:46:37 AM
Post by: Agent_Loop on January 22, 2007, 12:19:14 AM
I'll still be picking up extras if they look awesome, though.
Post by: Redmao on January 22, 2007, 08:46:03 AM
If they're supposed to be the most articulated joes , Im really intrigued.
25 figures ? That's cool. Is that an official number?
I've been focusing on my 12" joes for a while (kit bashing and ordering some crazy gear), it will be good to add new troops to the 3 3/4 shelves.
Post by: night force cynic on January 22, 2007, 09:38:14 AM
Quote from: "Redmao"
I'm curious too.
If they're supposed to be the most articulated joes , Im really intrigued.
25 figures ? That's cool. Is that an official number?
Hasbro's website says 25, so yeah, I'd guess that's pretty official. :wink:
I CANNOT WAIT to see what Hasbro has up their sleeves for this line-up! I'm feeling pretty optimistic that it's gonna be an impressive series... Especially since it's about 10 more figures than I would have guessed we'd be getting.
Post by: morgardee on January 22, 2007, 09:48:16 AM
Post by: Redmao on January 22, 2007, 03:31:19 PM
It looks amazing!!!
Post by: Pete The Greek on January 22, 2007, 04:03:32 PM
http://www.hasbro.com/gijoe/default.cfm ... B9D3FC9EB3 (http://www.hasbro.com/gijoe/default.cfm?page=news&newsid=4B1AD5C7-D56F-E112-44B98FB9D3FC9EB3)
Four more to come this week.
Post by: Stealth Viper on January 22, 2007, 04:05:30 PM
I'm all over this.
Post by: Stealth Viper on January 22, 2007, 04:10:23 PM
Post by: Jay on January 22, 2007, 04:16:04 PM
I'm not impressed.
The figure looks really lanky, the wrists are bad-looking, the sandals are an incredibly goofy thing to give a ninja, the knife in the belt looks like it'll be in the way most of the time...
Hopefully the final product'll look better.
Post by: Pete The Greek on January 22, 2007, 04:16:22 PM
Post by: Stealth Viper on January 22, 2007, 04:18:32 PM
Quote from: "Pete The Greek"
Based on the diaper he is wearing, I think the o-ring is a thing of the past. Otherwise, it's a nice looking figure.
Yes, I agree.. but that's been the rumour for this line for some time.
If it's similar in style and articulation to the Marvel Legends figures .... I think I can deal with it.
It's already a LOT better then those damn T crotches we got when the line "relaunched" last time.
Post by: Pete The Greek on January 22, 2007, 04:51:44 PM
Post by: Jon S. on January 22, 2007, 05:27:15 PM
I'm almost ready to enter the Raptor school of collecting and sell off a good chunk of my older figures, keep one per character.
I have so many bad RAHC, JvC, Spy Troops and VvV figures that have been redone and redone and redone. I just want to get rid of them. Especially when there's these 25 guys coming out next year.
Post by: Pete The Greek on January 22, 2007, 05:52:33 PM
Post by: Agent_Loop on January 22, 2007, 06:14:59 PM
Post by: Stealth Viper on January 22, 2007, 08:00:24 PM
Quote from: "Pete The Greek"
Man, I hope the rumour of two 5-packs for the first 10 figure release doesn't happen.
I agree. I'd love to see these single-carded.
Post by: Redmao on January 23, 2007, 08:04:16 AM
Each day the club will post a new picture around noon.
I'm sure gijoe.com will do the same.
I really like all the details on SS. His look is really traditional even down to the straw sandals. He really looks like a ninja from ancient japan. I'll bet these figures will be very popular.
Post by: Scramble on January 23, 2007, 08:47:40 AM
Post by: morgardee on January 23, 2007, 08:48:09 AM
Just awesome.
Post by: Pete The Greek on January 23, 2007, 10:15:51 AM
Quote from: "Scramble"
That's exactly what I was hoping for. Now I just need to know price and availability. If it ends up less than $10 a fig, I'll get them all.
From I have read online, if the 5 pack is made, the price should be around 24.99 or 5 bucks a figure. Which isn't bad considering all the re-tooling invoolved.
10 bucks says Snake Eyes will be next to be shown.
Post by: Jon S. on January 23, 2007, 10:23:42 AM
Post by: BHMike on January 23, 2007, 10:28:06 AM
Mike
Post by: Scramble on January 23, 2007, 10:41:28 AM
How reliable is that figure, Pete? I'd be surprised if these were that cheap, and not single carded.
Post by: Agent_Loop on January 23, 2007, 10:52:26 AM
Post by: Stealth Viper on January 23, 2007, 10:53:50 AM
Quote from: "Scramble"
You wound me, and your weapon is the impossible hope you've filled me with. :(
How reliable is that figure, Pete? I'd be surprised if these were that cheap, and not single carded.
If I were a betting man, my money would be on what Pete said.
5 figure set, priced at $24.99.
Post by: Agent_Loop on January 23, 2007, 10:57:48 AM
Quote from: "Stealth Viper"
Quote from: "Scramble"
You wound me, and your weapon is the impossible hope you've filled me with. :(
How reliable is that figure, Pete? I'd be surprised if these were that cheap, and not single carded.
If I were a betting man, my money would be on what Pete said.
5 figure set, priced at $24.99.
Raise the stakes by calling it a 5 figure exclusive set released in a tin can for $28.88 at Wal-Mart/Sam's Club. Plus the option to get them in singles is still available.
Post by: Pete The Greek on January 23, 2007, 11:17:32 AM
As for Crazylegs....
And I will post the next pic up in 40 minutes.
Post by: Jon S. on January 23, 2007, 11:27:32 AM
Post by: Pete The Greek on January 23, 2007, 12:03:05 PM
Duke is up. Oh man, I hate this one. I just can't stand those diapers. Sigh. And the face doesn't scream Duke. This is clearly a step down from SS.
Post by: Stealth Viper on January 23, 2007, 12:04:19 PM
His crotch and legs suck, though. >:(
Post by: Redmao on January 23, 2007, 12:06:56 PM
Post by: sniper on January 23, 2007, 12:31:39 PM
Post by: Jon S. on January 23, 2007, 12:52:27 PM
Post by: morgardee on January 23, 2007, 01:12:54 PM
Post by: Pete The Greek on January 23, 2007, 01:23:13 PM
People have a hate on for Duke from the cartoon. Not me. I just hate these type of waist pieces so far shown. Save them for Star Wars.
Post by: Stealth Viper on January 23, 2007, 01:48:42 PM
Quote from: "Pete The Greek"
I just hate these type of waist pieces so far shown. Save them for Star Wars.
I can deal with the crotches. A big step up from the "T" crotches.
Stormy doesn't look that bad, but it does look kinda big/bulky on the skinny Duke figure.
Post by: Agent_Loop on January 23, 2007, 02:27:25 PM
Post by: Redmao on January 23, 2007, 02:29:01 PM
Look in the latest comics, he's kind of a badass.
Now who shall be revealed tomorrow? Beachhead, Snake Eyes, a cobra ?
Post by: Outback 100% Argento on January 23, 2007, 03:39:08 PM
Quote from: "Pete The Greek"
Duke is up. Oh man, I hate this one. I just can't stand those diapers. Sigh. And the face doesn't scream Duke. This is clearly a step down from SS.
Thanks for the post! i just couldnt wait to see it...
(is good to live outside U.S.) ;D
Post by: Pete The Greek on January 23, 2007, 03:51:42 PM
Edit. Thanks Ed.
Post by: Stealth Viper on January 23, 2007, 03:56:55 PM
Quote from: "Pete The Greek"
Condering I am mod without any powers (I can't edit), don't quote with the image I posted. I am taken it down once and replacing it once the official one is posted. I am covering my ass here.
I'll edit them for you, Pete.
Post by: Outback 100% Argento on January 23, 2007, 04:06:01 PM
Quote from: "Pete The Greek"
Condering I am mod without any powers (I can't edit), don't quote with the image I originally post from that site. I doubt they know this site exists but I am not taking a chance. I am taken it down once and replacing it once the official GI JOE one is posted. I am covering my ass here.
Edit. Thanks Ed.
Hey sure, thanks anyway for the heads up! :wink:
Post by: Pete The Greek on January 23, 2007, 04:40:22 PM
Quote from: "Outback 100% Argento"
Quote from: "Pete The Greek"Condering I am mod without any powers (I can't edit), don't quote with the image I originally post from that site. I doubt they know this site exists but I am not taking a chance. I am taken it down once and replacing it once the official GI JOE one is posted. I am covering my ass here.
Edit. Thanks Ed.
Hey sure, thanks anyway for the heads up! :wink:
Your more than welcome to come here everyday and get the heads up. Say noonish
Post by: Outback 100% Argento on January 23, 2007, 04:45:26 PM
Quote from: "Pete The Greek"
Quote from: "Outback 100% Argento"Quote from: "Pete The Greek"Condering I am mod without any powers (I can't edit), don't quote with the image I originally post from that site. I doubt they know this site exists but I am not taking a chance. I am taken it down once and replacing it once the official GI JOE one is posted. I am covering my ass here.
Edit. Thanks Ed.
Hey sure, thanks anyway for the heads up! :wink:
Your more than welcome to come here everyday and get the heads up. Say noonish :shifty:
Post by: beekerzz24 on January 23, 2007, 05:44:50 PM
Post by: morgardee on January 23, 2007, 08:02:12 PM
Quote from: "beekerzz24"
As for the diapers, I heard a rumor they are making a new six pack called the "HUGGIES ASSAULT SQUAD"
Dare I suggest the team leader for that pack? I can't help myself. Team leader: Wet Suit.
Post by: Pete The Greek on January 23, 2007, 08:15:22 PM
Quote from: "morgardee"
Quote from: "beekerzz24"As for the diapers, I heard a rumor they are making a new six pack called the "HUGGIES ASSAULT SQUAD"
Dare I suggest the team leader for that pack? I can't help myself. Team leader: Wet Suit.
Or Heavy Duty
Post by: Stealth Viper on January 24, 2007, 12:18:44 PM
Post by: Pete The Greek on January 24, 2007, 12:23:09 PM
Here is Scarlett
http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/new ... tLarge.jpg (http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/gijoe//ScarlettLarge.jpg)
Very nice. And she is not wearing Huggies.
Post by: Stealth Viper on January 24, 2007, 12:24:40 PM
2 for 3 as far as I am concerned. Well done Hasbro.
Post by: Redmao on January 24, 2007, 12:25:37 PM
Post by: Scramble on January 24, 2007, 12:52:28 PM
Post by: morgardee on January 24, 2007, 01:26:39 PM
Quote from: "Pete The Greek"
Quote from: "morgardee"Quote from: "beekerzz24"As for the diapers, I heard a rumor they are making a new six pack called the "HUGGIES ASSAULT SQUAD"
Dare I suggest the team leader for that pack? I can't help myself. Team leader: Wet Suit.
Or Heavy Duty
Good one. Sort of stretching it a bit but how about Backstop?As for the new Scarlet, very nice. Face looks a bit cartoonish, but I still like it. So far I want them all but if the are sold locally for a fair price I'd pick up a couple of the Storm Shadow figures. Paint (or rit dye) them black or red and your done. I'm willing to bet you can boil and pop those arms off.
Here's a question for Raptor, is there a way to cover up the flesh tones on a figure when using rit dye? I think epoxy puddy might work but you would need to put a thin layer of cellophane between the epoxy and the flesh part you don't want died, and then you'd have to chip it off.
Post by: nova on January 24, 2007, 02:17:36 PM
Quote from: "morgardee"
...Here's a question for Raptor, is there a way to cover up the flesh tones on a figure when using rit dye? I think epoxy puddy might work but you would need to put a thin layer of cellophane between the epoxy and the flesh part you don't want died, and then you'd have to chip it off.
I've been pondering that recently and I'm considering trying a Silicon molding agent...maybe even a silicon glue..with mold release underneath it. depending on how much the silicon changes with the heat of the dye bath it should hold a relativley water tight seal against the skintone part...and then peal off easier than not.
thanks for the pics pete.
Post by: Jon S. on January 24, 2007, 02:20:30 PM
The new figs DO look like mini Marvel Legends.
Post by: Pete The Greek on January 24, 2007, 02:32:58 PM
Quote from: "Jon S."
The new figs DO look like mini Marvel Legends.
I agree. I saw those for the first time last night at TRU .
Post by: Raptor on January 24, 2007, 02:40:29 PM
Quote from: "morgardee"
Here's a question for Raptor, is there a way to cover up the flesh tones on a figure when using rit dye? I think epoxy puddy might work but you would need to put a thin layer of cellophane between the epoxy and the flesh part you don't want died, and then you'd have to chip it off.
I've had some luck with that peel off "stained glass" paint from walmart, and the really cheap crappy hot glue. Loop has had luck with crazy glue. The problem is that usually the heat will peel off anything that is designed to peel off. I am going to play with medical tape/waterproof bandaids on my next dye batch, but I'm not sure that those will be able to pull it off.
I've tried wax, and that was a non starter. I've tried latex paint, but that cooks onto the figure and won't scrape off easily. I used clay (similar to epoxy putty) and it just fell off.
I haven't been playing with dye much lately, so maybe I'll do some experimentation with the next batch.
I am of mixed feelings on Scarlett. I don't know if I love it, or have a mild dislike for the proportions. I'll have to see one for real.
Looks like the first assortment is following the '83 - '84 line, so we can expect that the second assortment will be '85-'86. That makes sense to me.
- :chicken:
Post by: Outback 100% Argento on January 24, 2007, 03:53:36 PM
Post by: akpayne on January 24, 2007, 08:09:26 PM
So much for wrapping up my Joe collecting.
Post by: Agent_Loop on January 24, 2007, 11:05:02 PM
Post by: Raptor on January 25, 2007, 09:07:11 AM
Quote from: "Agent_Loop"
I kinda like the model of her torso.
That's a loop pick up line if I've ever heard one.
-
Post by: Stealth Viper on January 25, 2007, 12:02:32 PM
http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/new ... rLarge.jpg (http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/gijoe//CobraCommanderLarge.jpg)
http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/new ... sLarge.jpg (http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/gijoe//snakeeyesLarge.jpg)
http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/new ... oLarge.jpg (http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/gijoe//DestroLarge.jpg)
http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/new ... sLarge.jpg (http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/gijoe//BaronessLarge.jpg)
http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/new ... kLarge.jpg (http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/gijoe//RoadblockLarge.jpg)
http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/new ... oLarge.jpg (http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/gijoe//GungHoLarge.jpg)
http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/new ... rLarge.jpg (http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/gijoe//CobraTrooperLarge.jpg)
Post by: Pete The Greek on January 25, 2007, 12:11:24 PM
The fourth figure to be shown was Gung Ho. Now the cat is really out of the bag. Poor MC
Post by: Stealth Viper on January 25, 2007, 12:15:51 PM
That trooper looks fantastic. Hell, they ALL look fantastic.
Wow. Hasbro has seriously knocked these out of the park. Bravo.
In a matter of 10 pictures, my interest in GIJOE has been totally rekindled.
Post by: Pete The Greek on January 25, 2007, 12:16:18 PM
Post by: sniper on January 25, 2007, 12:17:42 PM
Post by: BHMike on January 25, 2007, 12:22:51 PM
I love that Roadblock.
and Destro
Shit. I just love them all!
Post by: Pete The Greek on January 25, 2007, 12:26:40 PM
Quote from: "BHT"
You forgot one Pete - I added it.
I love that Roadblock.
and Destro
Shit. I just love them all!
Thanks I saw that after I went back and viewed the pictures.
Post by: Deadshot on January 25, 2007, 12:30:14 PM
Post by: Redmao on January 25, 2007, 12:58:15 PM
This is great! They look really awesome, all of them!
I was hoping for a V2 look for Snake Eyes, but this one is pretty cool.
Post by: Jon S. on January 25, 2007, 01:27:29 PM
Wow... just wow.
Yeah... I'll be buying a complete set... and selling my JvC stuff!
Post by: Outback 100% Argento on January 25, 2007, 01:36:50 PM
It looks like CC have his left hand closed...will they have interchangeable hands or articulated fingers...?
Post by: Raptor on January 25, 2007, 01:58:13 PM
I'm not liking Duke, I'm liking Scarlett and Snake eyes, and I'm loving Gung Ho and Roadblock.
In fact, That Gung ho and Roadblock are going to be the defaults, and it just cancelled 2 custom projects I was working on.
I will end up getting all of the sets. But I will be picking up a few to play with too. I just hope that they can stand on their own, and the joints aren't crap.
And I can't wait to see the other 15.
Anyone with web skills, get your resume into Hasbro now. I bet there will be an opening in the web department very soon.
-
Post by: Pete The Greek on January 25, 2007, 02:09:57 PM
Post by: BHMike on January 25, 2007, 02:10:24 PM
Most people have seen them now and LOVE them!
If you haven't seen them, please allow me to show all 10 of them to you - since Hasbro has no bearing on me or this site, I have no problems sharing them. Now if I did work for Hasbro - that would be a totally different story... hell, I'd most likely give up the site to avoid any conflicts anyway.
But I don't, so here they are:
Baroness
(http://http://www.joecanuck.com/25/BaronessLarge1.jpg)
Cobra Commander
(http://http://www.joecanuck.com/25/CobraCommanderLarge1.jpg)
Cobra Trooper
(http://http://www.joecanuck.com/25/cobratrooperLarge1.jpg)
Destro
(http://http://www.joecanuck.com/25/DestroLarge1.jpg)
Duke
(http://http://www.joecanuck.com/25/DukeLarge1.jpg)
Gung Ho
(http://http://www.joecanuck.com/25/GunghoLarge1.jpg)
Roadblock
(http://http://www.joecanuck.com/25/RoadblockLarge1.jpg)
Scarlett
(http://http://www.joecanuck.com/25/ScarlettLarge1.jpg)
Snake Eyes
(http://http://www.joecanuck.com/25/snakeeyesLarge1.jpg)
Storm Shadow
(http://http://www.joecanuck.com/25/StormShadowLarge1.jpg)
Damn nice.... all of them.
Post by: akpayne on January 25, 2007, 02:17:35 PM
If that means I have to go to the convention, I might try and work my time and money around it.
Post by: Pete The Greek on January 25, 2007, 02:19:01 PM
Quote from: "Raptor"
Anyone with web skills, get your resume into Hasbro now. I bet there will be an opening in the web department very soon. -
I highly doubt it. People screw up. And this isn't a bad thing. What urked me about this one figure a day thing was that MC had first right to them. This isn't their project. People were not going to join just to see the pictures released at noon, when people were sending the images across the net in the first place. I rather have everything shown at once as oppose to the dog and pony show from before.
Post by: Pete The Greek on January 25, 2007, 02:20:11 PM
Quote from: "akpayne"
Hot damn, I have been out of the loop - can someone pleaes tell me how a guy in Canada can get these?
If that means I have to go to the convention, I might try and work my time and money around it.
They are for retail release. Hopefully, Canada retailers like TRU and Evil-Mart are on board this time.
Post by: BHMike on January 25, 2007, 02:30:13 PM
I wonder if I should hit it just to see if these puppies are there?
Most likely not, but you never know!
:-)
Post by: Stealth Viper on January 25, 2007, 02:36:19 PM
Hell, *I* want to go.
Post by: BHMike on January 25, 2007, 03:28:40 PM
I have other things I can do.
I had considered going with a handful of resumes and applying to all thee companies..... but then realzed how lame that would be - they're trying to get people to buy from them - not hire someone. ;-)
mike
Post by: Stealth Viper on January 25, 2007, 03:30:12 PM
Quote from: "BHT"
But it serves me no point to attend now.
I have other things I can do.
I had considered going with a handful of resumes and applying to all thee companies..... but then realzed how lame that would be - they're trying to get people to buy from them - not hire someone. ;-)
mike
It would serve me no "point" either - I'd just love to see the protos.
Post by: morgardee on January 25, 2007, 03:40:21 PM
Post by: Jon S. on January 25, 2007, 03:51:32 PM
Quote from: "BHT"
I had considered going with a handful of resumes and applying to all thee companies..... but then realzed how lame that would be - they're trying to get people to buy from them - not hire someone. ;-)
mike
It wouldn't be lame, dude. If you want it you gotta go for it! It's what will set you apart from everyone else.
Post by: Agent_Loop on January 25, 2007, 03:59:12 PM
Post by: beekerzz24 on January 25, 2007, 06:44:35 PM
Post by: toiletviper on January 25, 2007, 08:54:27 PM
Post by: beekerzz24 on January 25, 2007, 10:08:15 PM
Another great reason why joecanuck.com is better. No corporate influence here.
Post by: beekerzz24 on January 25, 2007, 10:36:18 PM
Post by: Pete The Greek on January 25, 2007, 11:20:57 PM
When the re-launch was done around 5 years ago. This is the way it should have been done. It sure sounds like most people are dumping the other so called new sculpts from 2002-2006 in favour of these. Man, if wasn't a completiest, I would have never of gotten them in the first place. Over 95% of the new sculpts I just hated, mostly because of body proportions. I couldn't incorporate them into my vintage collection as a result. These 2007 ones are alot better, minus the diaper for a waist. But the waist is better than the 2002 ones. But I still can't incorporate these into my vintage style collection. They will have to be seperate. That is why I prefer single packs and hopefully some kick ass art work to go with it.
So one figure of each will be enough and maybe a handful of the soldiers. I still have enough TRU Cobra Infantry soldiers in were I don't need to army build this new sculpt to that level.
Now, I am really going to be interested in what MC does for there set. No doubt it will o-ring figures and really the way to go if your going to pay homage to something done 25 years ago.
Post by: night force cynic on January 26, 2007, 12:13:45 AM
Post by: akpayne on January 26, 2007, 09:41:54 AM
I bought all of them and hated doing so.
If Hasbro wanted to move away from the O-Ring they should have put some time into the figures back then.
I keep coming back to this thread just to look at the figures over and over again. If they do the packaging well, I would pick up 1 set to keep MOC and another to open.
Post by: BHMike on January 26, 2007, 10:46:56 AM
Some sites have hot-linked the pics. While I don't normally care when people do that, there's been a MAJOR increase in 'site' activitybecause of it... well.. them and the people that are nice enough to actually link to the site instead of 'hot-linking'.
For example:
(http://http://www.joecanuck.com/files/hits.jpg)
Those that hotlinked - are getting 'different' pics right now.
Basically, use these as a reference:
Roadblock
(http://http://www.joecanuck.com/25/RoadblockLarge.jpg)
Scarlett
(http://http://www.joecanuck.com/25/ScarlettLarge.jpg)
Yeah I know..... ;-)
But I have nothing better to do today.
Post by: JoeIndex on January 26, 2007, 11:31:07 AM
Oh, I should probably say something about the figures... I like them, very cool. Not without their faults of course, but still very cool. I'll probably buy the 5 packs (any re-releases in singles, that's debatable). These would have been killer as a re-intro to G.I. Joe back in 2000/2002. I'd have loved them for that. I'm ambivalent to the idea of them as anniversary figures. Looking at them outside of that scope though, they're pretty freakin' cool.
Post by: Pete The Greek on January 26, 2007, 12:05:17 PM
Post by: akpayne on January 26, 2007, 12:11:54 PM
I was assuming it was 1 a day for 25 days.
Post by: Pete The Greek on January 26, 2007, 12:18:39 PM
Quote from: "akpayne"
any word on the next 15?
I was assuming it was 1 a day for 25 days.
It was suppose to be a figure a day for 10 days. Maybe the leak will speed up the process of getting out the other 15 figures.
Post by: Tattoo Shane on January 26, 2007, 12:51:11 PM
Reminds me of when the SWCA would post pics of a BIG fat dude belly flopping off a diving board whenever someone hotlinked the site in an auction.
I think overall that these figures look pretty good but much like modern SW stuff, they just don't interest me too much. I'm pretty set in my vintage only ways. But, that said, few of these *might* make their way into my collection at some point. ;)
Post by: Outback 100% Argento on January 26, 2007, 03:46:00 PM
Post by: Redmao on January 28, 2007, 12:34:44 PM
Will it be a Joe 5 pack and a cobra five pack?
Post by: Pete The Greek on January 28, 2007, 03:01:39 PM
Post by: JoeIndex on January 28, 2007, 06:19:27 PM
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on February 05, 2007, 09:31:47 PM
I'll get 2 Snake-Eyes, one to keep as Snakes, and the other to repaint into the F.E.A.R. Point Man. He'll go well with my v2 Hawk as Paxton Fettel... at least once I finish the paintjob.
Post by: Pete The Greek on February 09, 2007, 03:21:40 PM
http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=9&itemid=10817 (http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=9&itemid=10817)
Prices:
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G.I. JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO single packs
(Approximate retail price of $6.00; Ages 5 & up; Available: Fall 2007)
Each of the fifteen 3-3/4-inch figures – in replica G.I. JOE packaging circa 1982 – will feature new sculpts, enhanced articulation, and a base stand featuring the character’s name.
Still would have preferred all single sets but oh well.
Post by: morgardee on February 09, 2007, 04:29:49 PM
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replica G.I. JOE packaging circa 1982.
This makes me very happy. Army builders might frown at how impossible it will be to stock up on Cobra Trooper but I wouldn't be surprised to see this guys get the single card treatment later.
Besides, I LOVE the price on these.
Post by: Stealth Viper on February 09, 2007, 04:32:50 PM
Post by: Pete The Greek on February 09, 2007, 05:03:35 PM
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All this good news pretty much ensures we won't get them in Canada.
I hope this isn't the case but it wouldn't surprise me if Canadians get the shaft again.
Post by: Pete The Greek on February 09, 2007, 05:20:27 PM
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Army builders might frown at how impossible it will be to stock up on Cobra Trooper
Oh great. I can't wait for the same typical whine and cheese from some on a couple of other message boards in regards to this. Whaaaaaa, I couldn't get the Infantry 6 pack or multiples of it because of those damned scalpers. My hillbilliy TRU doesn't have any. Blah, blah, blah. Mean while, I basically begged and had to do extra leg work (i.e. drive to Buffalo) to get the items I wanted because the retailers up here don't give a crap.
And after my London trip, I got a once in a lifetime chance to beef my v1.5 Cobra and Cobra Officers with some cherry mint ones. So I won't be army builder the new stuff. No need.
Post by: Pete The Greek on February 11, 2007, 02:27:48 PM
http://www.generalsjoes.com/toyfair_07_gallery/
The Hasbro pre-production versions look way better than what is currenlty shown at Toy Fair. My bridal enthusiasm for these figures as gone down the toilet.
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on February 11, 2007, 02:32:02 PM
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Ok, what the F@*&^ happened.Uh oh, is that a little 'Sigma 6' I smell, instead of realism? And WTF happened to Scarlett's head??
http://www.generalsjoes.com/toyfair_07_gallery/
The Hasbro pre-production versions look way better than what is currenlty shown at Toy Fair. My bridal enthusiasm for these figures as gone down the toilet.
I'll still get them, though, I'm just a little less enthusiastic. This has me nowhere near as pissed as I am with Hasbro (and Michael Bay) over the terrible new Transformer designs.
Post by: Deadshot on February 11, 2007, 03:33:04 PM
Post by: akpayne on February 11, 2007, 04:40:43 PM
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on February 11, 2007, 04:45:32 PM
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why are they butchering this series of figures.It's Hasbro.
Post by: BHMike on February 11, 2007, 05:16:01 PM
Thanks Hasbro.... I saved some money.
Seriously - Just what did happen to the frikkin heads?
Post by: akpayne on February 11, 2007, 05:56:20 PM
Post by: Raptor on February 11, 2007, 06:15:33 PM
I'm still hopeful, but I can't believe how bad that roadblock looks after how great the riginal shot was....
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Post by: Stealth Viper on February 11, 2007, 06:42:57 PM
Roadblock is just a big WTF.
Baroness' face sucks.
CC's head is too skinny now.
Gung Ho and Cobra Officer are ok.
Scarelett is ok.
Snake Eyes still rocks.
Storm shadow's proportions are way out of whack.
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on February 11, 2007, 07:13:17 PM
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I am hoping the ones being shown at ToyFair are earlier prototypes - and the ones that got posted online are from closer to the finished product. Oh please let me be right - I was really looking forward to some good looking action figures.The ones that were posted earlier aren't too different from the ones in these ToyFair pics. I was comparing Roadblock's heads earlier and it's pretty much the same.
Post by: Agent_Loop on February 13, 2007, 11:27:22 AM
Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on February 13, 2007, 11:39:00 AM
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And why do they all have cartoony eyes?More like cartoony heads rather than just eyes. I'd much rather if these figures looked like their Marvel Comics versions of themselves rather than this Sigma 6-influenced look. It doesn't feel right.
Post by: AlleyViper on February 22, 2007, 06:12:51 PM
Post by: Pete The Greek on March 05, 2007, 05:40:35 PM
Flint
Cobra Commander with hood
Snake Eyes v2 with Timber
Storm Shadow v2
Cobra Officer
Once again, the preproduction figures look good. But I will until I see the final product
Post by: Redmao on March 06, 2007, 07:50:39 AM
Huh?
I saw the other four on the first page, but I can't find Flint.
THese new figures are amazing.
Post by: Pete The Greek on March 06, 2007, 09:03:30 PM
http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode= ... 00&start=0 (http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode=album&album=GIJoe%2F25th&dispsize=600&start=0)
Post by: Redmao on March 07, 2007, 11:15:28 AM
Its funny that V2 Storm Shadow has a cobra base.
That Flint is very cool.
Amazing figures. Fall will be great!
Post by: Vortex on March 10, 2007, 01:26:59 AM
The 25th Anniversary figures are now up for pre-order at Brianstoys.com
http://www.brianstoys.com/store/categor ... oryID=3485 (http://www.brianstoys.com/store/category.aspx?categoryID=3485)
it looks as if they are selling them for $29.99 for five figure Cobra and 5 figure Joe packs, available on June 15, 2007.
Post by: Spillspleen on March 10, 2007, 06:04:42 PM
Wonder if they will have their act together enough to include figure stands with all of these guys?
Post by: Pete The Greek on March 10, 2007, 07:04:07 PM
Post by: Pete The Greek on March 10, 2007, 07:27:08 PM
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Wonder if they will have their act together enough to include figure stands with all of these guys?
I suspect they will
http://generalsjoes.com/anniversary.html (http://generalsjoes.com/anniversary.html)
Post by: Realboss on March 24, 2007, 11:04:43 PM
Post by: Storm.Shadow on March 29, 2007, 03:24:32 PM
Post by: savageplay on March 29, 2007, 09:14:03 PM
about the new figures, they all rock. I am so pumped with all the new figures. BUT really there's just one new figure which kinda sucks (cobra commander v2, snake eyes v2, stormshadow v2, and cobra officer which is basically v2). It would have been nice to have the figures released before v2 ones started being announced. but it's all still so awesome
Post by: Storm.Shadow on March 30, 2007, 08:48:11 AM
Post by: Redmao on March 30, 2007, 05:00:46 PM
A second cobra 5 pack has been announced and by the looks of it we'll get repaints:
Cobra Commander (Battle Dress), Storm Shadow (Dragon), Cobra Stinger Driver, Cobra Air Trooper, Cobra (the Enemy)
no pictures are available yet.
Post by: Pete The Greek on April 25, 2007, 10:37:17 PM
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=3623 (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=1264&category=3623)
When I get them, they stay carded. I hate diapers
Post by: Redmao on April 26, 2007, 07:40:45 AM
I thought they meant vintage "style" not repro!
This is so cool!
Post by: morgardee on April 26, 2007, 09:25:36 AM
I guess right now if I could ask Hasbro one question it would it be "What about Canada?"
Post by: Raptor on April 26, 2007, 11:07:13 AM
I, like pete, can't get behind the crotch picees. They just don't look right on most of the figures. I may just limit myself to the snakeyes figures.
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Post by: BHMike on April 26, 2007, 11:49:14 AM
I plan on buying them - and carefully opening them all.
Then I'll stick the originals in the blister instead. ;-)
Mike
Post by: Raptor on April 26, 2007, 02:14:50 PM
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Post by: Pete The Greek on April 26, 2007, 07:24:18 PM
http://www.cooltoyreview.com/story/fron ... 105313.asp (http://www.cooltoyreview.com/story/front/New_GI_Joe_In_HiRez_105313.asp)
As for Mike's idea, not bad. But I am only getting one set and hence rather keep them sealed for the short term.
Post by: Raptor on April 26, 2007, 08:37:49 PM
But that Baroness looks like all the jokes are true... :lol:
Post by: Scramble on April 27, 2007, 10:35:30 AM
Post by: Pete The Greek on April 28, 2007, 07:53:56 PM
And pics of the Scarlett figure are posted here
http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=47038 (http://forums.yojoe.com/showthread.php?t=47038)
I can't complain about this figure. Nice poses as well.
Post by: Redmao on April 29, 2007, 11:51:42 AM
Thanks for the link Pete.
The guy paid $60... For about the same he could buy both 5 packs. They'll be out in a month or so, man are people impatient.
Post by: Pete The Greek on April 29, 2007, 10:29:25 PM
I just don't get why people are in a huge hurry. If they are already making it to Sinapore, that means the figures will be released very soon based on past events.
Post by: Pete The Greek on May 09, 2007, 10:39:55 PM
http://www.hisstank.com/forum/showthread.php?t=385 (http://www.hisstank.com/forum/showthread.php?t=385)
Post by: Raptor on May 10, 2007, 01:40:48 PM
But it'll be the compatability of the parts that sells it or kills it for customizers. Head swaps and repaints are fine, but if that's all you can do because of incompatable sizing, it'll get played out pretty fast.
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Post by: Pete The Greek on May 10, 2007, 05:50:57 PM
http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode= ... 00&start=0 (http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode=view&album=GIJoe%2F25th_File_Cards%2F&pic=joe_4.jpg&dispsize=600&start=0)
Looks like Beachhead, Lady Jaye, Buzzer, Serpentor, Cobra Solider, with Firefly, Satan, Stalker, Shipwreck and Zartan on the bottom
Post by: Scramble on May 10, 2007, 11:04:24 PM
Post by: Redmao on May 11, 2007, 10:36:31 AM
Post by: Anonymous on May 11, 2007, 12:18:04 PM
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So is Canada getting any new Joe love or is it back to on line purchases yet again? I've about reached my limit with on line buying. I want to see the guys hanging on the wall in a store dagnammit! >:(
DOES ANYBODY know if these are showing up UP in the GREAT WHITE..ok BROWN north??
PLEASE LET US KNOW... :) ;D ;D ;D
Post by: Metro on May 12, 2007, 04:19:56 PM
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Hidden future figures for single packs
http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode= ... 00&start=0 (http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode=view&album=GIJoe%2F25th_File_Cards%2F&pic=joe_4.jpg&dispsize=600&start=0)
Looks like Beachhead, Lady Jaye, Buzzer, Serpentor, Cobra Solider, with Firefly, Satan, Stalker, Shipwreck and Zartan on the bottom
Looking at the pic it looks like Crimson Guard in there too.
This makes Metro a happy camper ;D
Post by: morgardee on May 14, 2007, 08:58:27 AM
Post by: Realboss on June 19, 2007, 05:07:38 PM