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Off Topic / Re: Merry Christmas All!
« on: January 05, 2026, 07:23:33 AM »
Happy New Year to we remaining few.
Hope you all got something Joe for Christmas.
Hope you all got something Joe for Christmas.
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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: January 05, 2026, 07:21:51 AM »
Happy New Year to anyone still here.
I went in on the Arctic HISS because I am still mostly about Classified. Definitely will be interesting to see what they have coming in 2026 after a strong 2025. My last pickup of 2025 was the MMS w/Hawk. Amazon had it down to $79 (+tax) over the holidays and I had a gift card. Glad I picked it up because it goes well with the VAMP and Hawk is one more figure closer to finishing the OG13.
My plan for 2026 with Classified is to get exclusives on preorder (FOMO) and regular releases will be a "wait for sales" situation. Hopefully I can stick to that.
I went in on the Arctic HISS because I am still mostly about Classified. Definitely will be interesting to see what they have coming in 2026 after a strong 2025. My last pickup of 2025 was the MMS w/Hawk. Amazon had it down to $79 (+tax) over the holidays and I had a gift card. Glad I picked it up because it goes well with the VAMP and Hawk is one more figure closer to finishing the OG13.
My plan for 2026 with Classified is to get exclusives on preorder (FOMO) and regular releases will be a "wait for sales" situation. Hopefully I can stick to that.
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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: October 26, 2025, 04:59:59 AM »Three carded figures look great, but what is up with Crazy Legs screaming face.
He finally realized what his specialty is and lost it during a jump? haha
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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: October 25, 2025, 10:58:37 AM »
Here are official pics of the next Retro wave (Zap, Crazylegs, Female CG):
https://toynewsi.com/278-60412
All three look good but I am not really feeling the female CG. I think I would have liked to see her come with an alternate unmasked head.
Only new stuff revealed at MCM London was name only reveals:
Ninja Force Zartan
Hydro-Viper
Zanya
Taurus/Red Dog
https://toynewsi.com/278-60412
All three look good but I am not really feeling the female CG. I think I would have liked to see her come with an alternate unmasked head.
Only new stuff revealed at MCM London was name only reveals:
Ninja Force Zartan
Hydro-Viper
Zanya
Taurus/Red Dog
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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: October 16, 2025, 09:36:07 PM »Funny how we have different point of view.
The Artic HISS is fun, but I will wait for a Blue or Crimson version
Hit & Run is the only one I preordered. His bag is unique and I love is green camo.
Lifeline is like Leatherneck and Dial-Tone for me. I will wait for their retro version on card.
Army building is fun, but our hobby is more and more expensive. And now a deluxe army builder Royal guard! Not for me. Super7 made him in Reaction+, that's good for me.
Not sure if Crazylegs and Zap will be retro or not?
For now on, I will be more selective on Classified and will get the Retro line over the regular most of the time (of Artwork is not IA)
If you are waiting on the Retro version of figures you could be waiting a long time. They are only doing 9 Retro figures a year and so far the only character that has been released in Retro first is the Green Shirt. Otherwise every other character that has had a Retro release had a regular Classified release first. Some were clearly not classic ARAH looks so a Retro release made sense, while others were only slightly different from the Classified release.
Since they are at number 170(ish) in the regular line, there are dozens upon dozens of character who could be far ahead of recent releases for a Retro release. Not too mention who may or may not be popular enough to get another release on a Retro card.
I could see Zap getting released on a Retro card first, much like I think all the OG13 should be on Retro cards. However Crazylegs is probably just going to be a regular release.
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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: October 16, 2025, 04:28:43 AM »
A little late but some interesting reveals at NYCC.
Definitely the most interesting was the Arctic Assault HISS. A nice redeco of the Haslab and it looks like outside of the accessory changes (and driver) there is nothing really different except for the lack of electronics. It will be interesting to see what the price is because they recently upped the price on pretty much everything on Pulse (including existing stock).
The retail wave is nearly perfect for me. The highlights are Big Lob, Lifeline and Night Viper. All characters I am eager to get in Classified. Hit & Run is also great but he was never a big favourite of mine. The V2 Mole Rat is a neat idea, but I am not a fan of the colours and really the exploding Dark Energon head is the only real attraction for me.
The name only reveals were nice, but nothing too exciting. Zap and Crazylegs are good to see. One for another OG13 character and the other because it finally gets us the right colour scheme for the character (now where is Ripcord). The female Crimson Guard was cool but I don't know that I'll pick her up except on sale.
Probably my favourite reveal was the deluxe Cobra-La Royal Guard. I love when Lenny can go off and really give us an updated take on some of the wackier characters in Joe. This looks fantastic and I'll probably get at least two.
Finally that tease at the end appears to be some kind of collar for a "pet" companion for some upcoming figure. It will be interesting to see who/what.
Definitely the most interesting was the Arctic Assault HISS. A nice redeco of the Haslab and it looks like outside of the accessory changes (and driver) there is nothing really different except for the lack of electronics. It will be interesting to see what the price is because they recently upped the price on pretty much everything on Pulse (including existing stock).
The retail wave is nearly perfect for me. The highlights are Big Lob, Lifeline and Night Viper. All characters I am eager to get in Classified. Hit & Run is also great but he was never a big favourite of mine. The V2 Mole Rat is a neat idea, but I am not a fan of the colours and really the exploding Dark Energon head is the only real attraction for me.
The name only reveals were nice, but nothing too exciting. Zap and Crazylegs are good to see. One for another OG13 character and the other because it finally gets us the right colour scheme for the character (now where is Ripcord). The female Crimson Guard was cool but I don't know that I'll pick her up except on sale.
Probably my favourite reveal was the deluxe Cobra-La Royal Guard. I love when Lenny can go off and really give us an updated take on some of the wackier characters in Joe. This looks fantastic and I'll probably get at least two.
Finally that tease at the end appears to be some kind of collar for a "pet" companion for some upcoming figure. It will be interesting to see who/what.
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General Joe Talk / Re: Super7 GI Joe discussion
« on: September 26, 2025, 03:02:07 PM »
They all look good, except for Snake Eyes. Just like Arctic CC the legs look ridiculous with the attempt to mimic the bottom of the coat. Pythona and Big Lob look good, but I think Destro is the best of the lot.
Shame about the price increase since the line started out at the $20US (approx.) price. $25US (over $30Cdn) is an automatic pass. Can't see this line lasting too long at that price when I think you get a better value from other lines at the 6" scale.
I would like to see Super7 tackle another vehicle if possible. Preferably something never done before, or something that could use an updated release. Nothing stupid expensive though like their attempt at the Cobra flying fortress.
Shame about the price increase since the line started out at the $20US (approx.) price. $25US (over $30Cdn) is an automatic pass. Can't see this line lasting too long at that price when I think you get a better value from other lines at the 6" scale.
I would like to see Super7 tackle another vehicle if possible. Preferably something never done before, or something that could use an updated release. Nothing stupid expensive though like their attempt at the Cobra flying fortress.
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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: September 25, 2025, 01:30:05 PM »
Found all but Major Bludd today at a local Walmart. They had the wave (Monkeywrench, SE v4, BA Cobra Commander) minus Bludd in a special hanger display at the back of one of the aisles near the Legos.
Nice to see some new Classified product on the shelves at Walmart.
Took Monkeywrench and BA:CC. Both are great figures and top tier Classified in my opinion.
Nice to see some new Classified product on the shelves at Walmart.
Took Monkeywrench and BA:CC. Both are great figures and top tier Classified in my opinion.
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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: August 26, 2025, 06:37:26 AM »Do you mean the Cobra version of this GI Joe playset?
https://www.hasbropulse.com/product/gi-joe-classified-series-175-steel-corps-sentry-modular-defense-post/G11765L00?cgid=shop-all-gi-joe
Yes. Though technically since the Cobra Modular Fortification came out first, it should be the Joe version of the Cobra playset (haha).
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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: August 24, 2025, 01:14:45 PM »Cobra what now?
Just one of the nicknames that is floating around for the Classified Cobra Modular Fortification. It kind of looks like a Port-A-Potty in design.
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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: August 21, 2025, 11:01:08 AM »
Just got my Cobra Port-A-Potties from Hasbro Pulse. Have to wait to open them later, but first impression is it looks great from the packaging. Also I will say for a somewhat small box (relatively) it is surprisingly heavy.
Also nice to see the Snow C.A.T. finally behind us. Now the wait. Looks like the end total is 16,437. So the lowest backed Joe Haslab to date. Also looks like the Hasbro team is finally getting on board with the snow theme and hinted heavily at more to come including a possible arctic HISS or Stinger.
Also nice to see the Snow C.A.T. finally behind us. Now the wait. Looks like the end total is 16,437. So the lowest backed Joe Haslab to date. Also looks like the Hasbro team is finally getting on board with the snow theme and hinted heavily at more to come including a possible arctic HISS or Stinger.
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General Joe Talk / Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« on: August 15, 2025, 05:17:51 AM »
So the Snow C.A.T. has funded!!!
Right now it is sitting at 15,727 backers but that will fluctuate in the coming day or two.
Anyone here back it? I did and I am glad it unlocked all the tiers.
Now the wait........
Right now it is sitting at 15,727 backers but that will fluctuate in the coming day or two.
Anyone here back it? I did and I am glad it unlocked all the tiers.
Now the wait........