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Snow Cat's probably slow moving because from what I saw, the stretch goal figures were pony. Arctic Flint and Jaye? Look, I love the characters, but why not more Arctic Joes like I dunno, Sub Zero or Blizzard or something?

From what I see and read it seems like the prevailing feeling is that the Haslabs shouldn't have "main" characters as tiers because then they are stuck behind an expensive paywall (Haslab).   Why should people have to pay $325US to get those characters?  Instead keep it at alternate looks for existing, or new, characters so that regular retail is where we can still get those regular versions.

As for the Snow C.A.T. I think they were expecting it to do as well as the previous Classified Haslabs and fund in the first week.  Now that it is doing as well as a lot of other crowd funds it is probably scaring them a bit.

He doesn't look undead to me...



In fact, I'm planning pledging for 4:
1. Corpse (with Cerberus white skin head & hands)
2. Sgt Graves
3. Cerberus (dark skin: head & hands)
4. Capt. Winchester

So, no undead there... just 4 cool vintage military

Well the line is pretty much promoted as an undead/horror vs. military in WW2.   So while there are regular soldiers, there are also a lot of undead/horror characters as well.

The line looks good, and it is always nice to see more O-ring love get funded, but I'm with B that this isn't really my cup of tea.  The "regular" military figures look good, but I'm not collecting much O-ring anymore and none of it is WW2 focused.

So thoughts on the first Yo Joe June stream?

For me:

A little disappointed by the product reveals, or the lack of more reveals, but that was alleviated by Emily saying they would be back each week in June.   That said I think we'll have a lot shown off by the end of June.  Here is what I think we'll see in the coming weeks:

June 11th - next retail wave of single figures and maybe one name reveal and one digital render
June 18th - Rattler unboxing along with a name reveal and digital render
June 25th -  Here I am not 100% sure.  It may be the Haslab reveal, or they may wait right until the end of June on the 30th. 

As for the reveals this week.  Basically everything was a homerun (again).  Budo is just F#$%ing incredible.  He is probably the first non-army builder that I am tempted to pick up at least two of for the amount of use of the accessories.   I didn't preorder Budo because he is a mainline release and a bit more expensive as a deluxe offering.  So I figure he'll be available fairly easily.

I preordered Slice & Dice off of Pulse because they are a great 2-pack, and a Pulse exclusive so I don't want to miss out even if they don't sell out. 

The MMS I am waiting on as well.  The price is $105Cdn and that is a bit high for my tastes right now.  Also doesn't help that Amazon and EBGames still have it up for the wrong price (around $140).  It looks great, but with such wide availability I can wait until it releases before picking it up.  Also the HMS was a Pulse exclusive and never sold out, and was on sale a couple times.  Also now it is available at EBGames.  So I figure the MMS will also be a slow mover despite having Colonel Hawk to fill out more of the OG13.

The name only reveals were interesting.  I was never a big Desert Scorpion fan but I can't deny the look is good and the scorpion "pet" could be interesting.  Though I would prefer the robotic scorpion from the 25th/ME era over a mutated giant scorpion.   The Steel Corps Sentry w/Defender Post could have been interesting, but I am assuming it will just be a repaint of the Cobra Fortification that is coming with the Trench Viper.  That kind of takes the shine off what it could look like.

The render reveals were good.  Though not sure why we needed to see the AWE Striker again instead of a physical product.  The Legacy Police Officer is great.  I love the load out.  Sarge w/Mercer looks good as well but Mercer seems a bit small to me.  I know he is a freakin' giant in the Skybound Energon-verse comic, but I still feel like he was pretty big in the movie which this figure is base on.  Also his hair seems a bit off.  Still another great looking 2-pack.

Hoping I can get that Cold Slither SDCC set because it looks great.  I am disappointed there is no microphone and that Buzzer looks like he can't actually sit on his stool (in the video you can see he is basically squatting over the stool).

Haslab Snow Cat anyone?   I thought it might be the Mauler, but maybe they decided not to try and compete in the tank market right now after Ramen Toy put out their tanks.   The Snow Cat is a great vehicle and after watching some Youtubers I can see that it is more than big enough to warrant a Haslab.   I kind of wish it was the Havoc (as per the leaked list of 4 options).

less than 10 minutes after it goes up for Amazon, it is sold out.   
https://a.co/d/hDXApSV

I absolutely hate exclusives.

Not showing sold out anymore.   Also available on EBGames.  Both Amazon and EBGames are charging a ridiculous price ($140).  This thing is $75US.  The same as the HMS and EBGames has that for $97Cdn.  So they are way overcharging.  Better to try one of the Canadian online retailers (DJC Collectibles, Toy Snowman).  They are both charging $105Cdn.

Overall some great reveals.  I preordered the Slice & Dice from Pulse, but I'll wait for the rest.  Budo is a mainline release so he'll be plentiful.  The MMS will definitely come down in price, at least on Amazon.  If not I'll try the Canadian online etailers who are much cheaper anyway.

Based off of Emily's little post credits thing the Haslab is probably going to be the SnowCat.   Between all her little cold related comments and the snow falling on the Haslab logo it is probably a safe bet.

Got a notification that my Credit Card is about to be charged for Dial Tone.  Ordered in Dec or Jan - I forget when.

Where did you order him from?

I was too wishy-washy on that wave and so I missed out on Dial-Tone.   Got everyone else, but now I have to wait and hope he shows up more in stock once this batch starts showing up.

Are we getting a FANG?  The artwork on the back of Snake Eyes would suggest it.

The FANG also showed up on the Star Duster package (I believe). 

Of course nothing is guaranteed just because it shows up on the package.   I mean the Bridge Layer and that Cobra white tank (from the cartoon) showed up on the packages of some recent preorders.   I don't imagine either of those is going to be showing up in Classified anytime soon, if ever.

However the FANG is a single person, small, vehicle.   So it is probably a very safe bet that it will show up in the next year or two.

Also just a heads up.   The CLAW is up for preorder on Pulse (Premium members only until 2pm EST).   The nice thing is it is priced at $55US.   So the same price as the Ferret and Trouble Bubble.   Which is where it should be, but with everything going on I was worried that it would be the start of higher pricing from Hasbro.   Glad to dodge that for this release at least.