Post by: Storm.Shadow on February 09, 2009, 02:34:17 PM
Post by: morgardee on February 10, 2009, 12:16:08 PM
Post by: Storm.Shadow on February 10, 2009, 12:57:01 PM
Quote from: "morgardee"
Which ones? This isn't the DVD sets, is it?
No it's not the one with the DVD. I'll see if I can dig up the link with images.
On another note they are on "International" packaging for the variant hunters out there.
Post by: Storm.Shadow on February 10, 2009, 01:01:21 PM
Post by: freakx2001 on February 10, 2009, 01:52:43 PM
Post by: thatcarlguy on February 10, 2009, 05:19:13 PM
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might just have to pick up the cobra set as I still don't have a Black Baroness...
Same here. I need a good Baroness. I'm surprised we're getting these at all in Canada. Though since they gave this website the "first look" if I recall, then they should come out here. :)
Post by: Laird on February 10, 2009, 05:41:48 PM
Post by: Raptor on February 10, 2009, 08:29:47 PM
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Post by: Realboss on February 10, 2009, 09:58:28 PM
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Yeah. I really want the Joe 5 pack, but 30 bones for figures that I already have... I'm not sure that I can justify it.I think I'm going to wait a little while and see what happens---same with the Hall of Hero's. Pricey for reruns with minor changes.
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Post by: Kronz on February 10, 2009, 10:45:38 PM
Post by: thatcarlguy on February 11, 2009, 08:23:08 AM
Post by: morgardee on February 11, 2009, 08:42:51 AM
As for the 5 packs, I hit the Walmart Storm Shadow mentioned. Yep, there was 5 or 6 of each set. I picked up the Cobra set but I have to say this was the hardest time I've had justifying why I need them. I almost left without buying them. I'm sick of Cobra Commander and Storm Shadow. The Zartan is not as good as the one that came out as a singles pack a couple of months ago. The Baroness is decent, just make sure you check them all out. Most of them look like her hair is glued too far back on her head, giving her a huge forehead. I picked up the one with the one with the hair that wasn't so far back and she looks good.
The best thing from the set is the Viper. The arms work great, he doesn't fall backwards when put on his stand and the chrome face plate is great. The only down side is his head doesn't feel like it wants to move. I could probably work it loose buy honestly, it's not worth the risk. Also, these figures are easy to remove from the packs so you bet the scummy figure swappers are going to be switching the chrome face vipers for the older Vipers with bad wrists. I can hear them justifying it now "It's still a Viper and a little kid isn't going to know the difference". WRONG! Kids like shinny things just as much as us adult collectors. Besides, that also screws over other adult collectors who do know the difference.
Post by: Storm.Shadow on February 11, 2009, 08:53:13 AM
Quote from: "Laird"
Thanks Storm.Shadow! You're hints have helped me out many times! (The Sigma 6 stuff at Winners a while back saved me hundreds). I'm going to go check my Wal-Mart now.
You're welcome, glad I can help out.
Quote from: "morgardee"
...I picked up the Cobra set but I have to say this was the hardest time I've had justifying why I need them. I almost left without buying them. I'm sick of Cobra Commander and Storm Shadow.....
I've picked them up a couple of times now and still can't quite seem to leave the store with them. I'm sure I'll buy them eventually, but I guess there just isn't enough there to make me all giddy! :)
Post by: Kronz on February 11, 2009, 09:40:12 AM
Post by: Storm.Shadow on February 11, 2009, 12:29:09 PM
Post by: Stealth Viper on February 11, 2009, 01:16:59 PM
Yes you read that right. 70 bucks.
It's cool, but not $70 cool.
Post by: Raptor on February 11, 2009, 01:37:46 PM
I mean they are the same figures with minor changes in a case that is designed to be reopenable and reclosable. I could imagine pissed off fans swapping their old versions of the figures straight up for the new ones, and no one noticing at all.
If it doesn't happen I will be very surprised.
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Post by: Stealth Viper on February 11, 2009, 01:40:28 PM
The other 2 I could care less about, and Shipwreck is really the only one in the Joe set I'd use.
Post by: Realboss on February 11, 2009, 02:40:31 PM
Quote from: "Raptor"
How do they figure that this won't result in rampant figure swapping.
I mean they are the same figures with minor changes in a case that is designed to be reopenable and reclosable. I could imagine pissed off fans swapping their old versions of the figures straight up for the new ones, and no one noticing at all.
If it doesn't happen I will be very surprised.
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Unfortunately Raptor it will happen. I saw a lot of that when I was in Florida and at three different stores. Comic packs, vehicles and Star Wars sets all tampered with and swapped out.
Post by: Laird on February 11, 2009, 04:40:14 PM
Post by: freakx2001 on February 11, 2009, 05:22:18 PM
Quote from: "Stealth Viper"
Prime is $69.92
Yes you read that right. 70 bucks.
It's cool, but not $70 cool.
my thoughts exactly.. I'm a huge transformers fan.. but I'm not dropping that much money on that figure. Sure he doesn't even come with the same stuff as the American counterpart. I think he is missing a Dvd or comic book isn't he?
The pricing is ridiculous, its just that much money, because "they" know people will pay for it. If you don't, the next person along will, or it will end up on ebay. crazy.
Post by: Kronz on February 11, 2009, 06:55:07 PM
However, I would rather save my 70 and put it toward the Cobra set, I need that Baroness. Maybe with the leftovers I can find the missing vehicles of the 25th line I want...online.
Post by: Kronz on February 12, 2009, 01:03:07 AM
Post by: Colonel Abernathy on February 12, 2009, 07:54:07 AM
It is difficult to justify buying the same figures but Shipwreck, Lady Jaye, Baroness, and even Snake-Eyes (if you didn't get the purple DVD pack version) are all new molds. Flint actually has rolled-up sleeves, gloves, a backpack and a new headsculpt. The Viper has better hands and the chrome faceplate. Storm Shadow has his nunchakus and the sleeveless look.
It's a tough call but the Flint and Baroness won me over. Shipwreck and Lady Jaye are superior to their original 25th versions I'd say the only clunker in the sets is Hawk and even he's not too bad....just not different enough from his original 25th release.
Wow, I can hardly believe I just defended Hasbro's quadruple-dipping! ;D
Seriously though, I'm looking at my SHipwrecks and Lady Jayes right now and the 5-pack versions are just better.
Post by: darth cujo on February 12, 2009, 08:02:18 AM
Quote from: "Laird"
If anyone sees these in a Wal-Mart, TRU or Zellers in the Toronto or Hamilton area please post here. I haven't seen them round these parts yet. Silver Snail has them but they are $49.99 (OUCH!)
Hwy 400/7 walmart had a whole endcap filled with these and the "best of" DVD sets yesterday. I'd imagine these are going to be at all walmarts en masse, so you'll probably find them at your closest walmart any time now.
I like the Joe set since I don't have a loose flint and SE is in his proper black v2 outfit. The rest are redundant though. The cobra set, I wouldn't mind a sleeveless SS, or a chrome plated Viper (though I never cared for vipers), but the rest are a total waste. Not worth the cost for those slight changes.
Post by: thatcarlguy on February 12, 2009, 10:12:50 AM
I did get the Cobra set. I had some QC problems with Baroness's forearm and the Vipers helmet but a little glue fixed that. I suppose I could have just taken it back but it was raining pretty hard. Baroness's arm stays on now and still twists so I guess its all good.
Post by: Raptor on February 12, 2009, 11:30:39 AM
The QC on the figures is spotty at best. Flint has gloves, but they come off really easily, as do Shipwreck's hands. Certainly an improvement, but pretty far from a perfect "fix" for the figure. The Head on Shippy is much better, but still not really well proportioned to the new body. Again better, but not perfect. The flint head is also a little wierd - the original was better. It does feature fixed hands and crotch though, which makes it superior to the original in terms ov movement and posability.
I can't get Snake Eyes to stand up without the figure stand, and his posture is terrible. The torso joint is a little loose, which makes him stand a bit unnaturally no matter what pose you put him in. He comes with a backpack, but you can't put a sword in it like you could the 85 one, so far as I can tell. The sword is nice, but I've already lost the damned thing somewhere.
Lady Jaye comes with swivel wrists and a 44 Magnum like she did in the comics (if you take it away from Shipwreck, who is holding it). Vast improvement if you can do without the cleavage. Her collar restricts the side to side and up and down movement of her head.
Hawk is a bit better too, with the shoulder things actually fitting better than the single pack release.
Post by: Realboss on February 12, 2009, 11:40:50 AM
Post by: Pete The Greek on February 13, 2009, 06:56:06 PM
I also saw the 25th Optimus Prime. Wow. Very cool but 69.99 bucks? Come on.
Post by: canprime on February 13, 2009, 07:07:33 PM
Thankfully TRU has gotten the DCIH 3 packs. Picked up Hawkman & warriors for $20!!! Considering the singles are $10.99 it is a hell of a deal.
Post by: Canuklehead on February 13, 2009, 07:30:38 PM
Post by: freakx2001 on February 14, 2009, 12:35:41 PM
Post by: Laird on February 15, 2009, 04:05:02 PM
Quote from: "darth cujo"
Quote from: "Laird"If anyone sees these in a Wal-Mart, TRU or Zellers in the Toronto or Hamilton area please post here. I haven't seen them round these parts yet. Silver Snail has them but they are $49.99 (OUCH!)
Hwy 400/7 walmart had a whole endcap filled with these and the "best of" DVD sets yesterday. I'd imagine these are going to be at all walmarts en masse, so you'll probably find them at your closest walmart any time now.
I like the Joe set since I don't have a loose flint and SE is in his proper black v2 outfit. The rest are redundant though. The cobra set, I wouldn't mind a sleeveless SS, or a chrome plated Viper (though I never cared for vipers), but the rest are a total waste. Not worth the cost for those slight changes.
Thanks for the heads up! I was able to get a Joe set at the Dufferin Mall TRU. It was $5 more, but it would have cost me that much to get up to Hwy 400/7 Wal-Mart.
Post by: Storm.Shadow on February 17, 2009, 12:49:29 PM
Post by: Storm.Shadow on February 20, 2009, 03:02:37 PM
Post by: morgardee on February 20, 2009, 03:50:01 PM
Post by: Storm.Shadow on February 20, 2009, 05:06:25 PM
Quote from: "morgardee"
How much at Zellers?
Sorry, I didn't even think to look!
Post by: K.B. on February 21, 2009, 02:58:45 AM
A note about 25TH Optimus Prime : For the same amount of cash you can go online and get the american version which comes with the same toy/comic/sound symbol but includes a dvd with the first 3 episodes of the original animated series (and it comes in cooler package too :P)
Post by: thatcarlguy on February 21, 2009, 11:43:02 AM
Post by: BHMike on February 21, 2009, 11:49:38 AM
They had a ton!