JoeCanuck

Looks like there is an issue with the gull wing door on the Dragonfly.

I have seen a couple posts/reviews showing it breaking, or having stress marks.  Probably due to the thin clear plastic which is notoriously fragile, even on new items. 

Mine looks like it could be heading that way if I'm not careful.   However I am not really planning on displaying it, or loading figures inside, in a way that would require me to open it anymore.   Going to keep an eye out to see what Hasbro is offering as a resolution for people and might try and get in on it if it doesn't require much on my end.

I love the original Marvel run of the comics.  The issues towards the end felt forced, and any time they had to do an issue to introduce a new toy was always a little awkward, but over all the entire series is brilliant.  I have all of the original run, spent a couple years sourcing a few issue I missed, mostly from the Special Missions series.  I also bought the Trade Paperback editions years ago.
https://www.amazon.ca/Classic-G-I-Joe-Vol-1/dp/1600103456
I finally hunted down a digital version of the original run and loaded them onto an ipad, that way I don't have to dig out the old ones if I want to re-read them (did the same for the transformers marvel series too)
I enjoyed the cartoon and all of its goofiness, but the comic books felt more grounded.

Where did you find the digital run for download?

This is the best version of Wild Bill, I am interested to see what they do if he makes it to the Retro line, but the cartoon colours just don't work for me.
However I am looking forward to Retro versions CrazyLegs and RipCord, the night force figures are fun and appreciated.

I love the original Marvel run of the comics.  The issues towards the end felt forced, and any time they had to do an issue to introduce a new toy was always a little awkward, but over all the entire series is brilliant.  I have all of the original run, spent a couple years sourcing a few issue I missed, mostly from the Special Missions series.  I also bought the Trade Paperback editions years ago.
https://www.amazon.ca/Classic-G-I-Joe-Vol-1/dp/1600103456
I finally hunted down a digital version of the original run and loaded them onto an ipad, that way I don't have to dig out the old ones if I want to re-read them (did the same for the transformers marvel series too)
I enjoyed the cartoon and all of its goofiness, but the comic books felt more grounded.

So I figured I would do a thread for comics since all the Skybound series are running right now, and the compendium (Vol. 1) for the original Marvel run has also just released (not the fancy Kickstarter one, just the retail one).

Anyway I just got the compendium and here is my quick take.

This is the soft cover compendium that covers the original Marvel run from issue #1 - #50.   All the pages are on newspaper stock and the thing is THICC!!!! (that's how the kids say it right?)

I saw people saying it was going to be difficult to read, especially the first and last couple issues, but it opens pretty easily on almost all pages.   So reading it shouldn't be too difficult  outside of the sheer ridiculousness of the number of pages in total.

Paid $55.47 after tax (so $49 before tax) on sale during the preorder stage.   Works out to just under $1.11 per issue if you break it down.   Compared to the cover price of $86.99 ($98.30 after tax) I think it was a good deal.   

Overall I am enjoying rereading the first couple issues even though I have probably read them a dozen times over the last 20 years.   Larry just had a great comic almost right from the start.   Although much like the cartoon these early issues are funky with the characterization and designs (both vehicles and characters).

Funny, I haven't even opend the figures yet.  But I did notice crazylegs looks a little "off" to me.
Also glad I like the mold for Scarlet, this being the third use in a very short time period.

Yeah the stickers are an easy pass.   For something this expensive I have no interest, at least right now, to apply stickers that will eventually peel.   Plus I prefer the bare basic green look.

I could be tempted to apply a base sticker, but for now I am good.

That little plastic bar for the landing gear is actually a good idea.   It gives that little bit more support to keep them from getting warped by the main body of the Dragonfly.

Overall I am loving the whole package, but I can see the issue some people are having with Ripcord and Crazylegs.   The heads are a bit "soft" in look and plastic.   Almost like they weren't completely finished, much like wave 2 of the Super7 Ultimates (Flint, Lady Jaye).

I spent some time with the DragonFly last night,  I am not in love with the stickers - I appreciate the option to customize and make it unique, but I hate stickers, so probably won't apply them.  However I am really debating about applying one of the large circular ones to the base.
Initial thoughts:
I feel the electronic lights on the HISS where more purposeful.
This thing is heavy, it could simply be the length, but I am glad it comes with a base. Not sure I would want the weight on the landing skids.
I haven't found any "easter eggs". I thought for sure there would have been thoughtful integration with Doc's stretcher, or even a lift harness for the RAM, or the VAMP.
Makes me really hope they make the rest of the 82-83 vehicles.

Finally got my Dragonfly today!!!!!!

Damn if it isn't a thing of beauty.   Can't wait to get more time to sit down and fiddle with it some more.

IG and immortal arrived while I was away last week - and on yesterday, the HasLab DragonFly arrived to more door!  Of course that was the first thing I opened and wow!  it is big, and awesome!
Can't wait to spend some time with it, get batteries into it, etc.