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Author Topic: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?  (Read 2695183 times)

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Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« Reply #552 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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Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« Reply #553 on: November 13, 2025, 11:09:55 AM »

Amazon has a bunch of classified on sale for black friday, including the Retro Carded BAT, for $30.

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Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« Reply #554 on: November 15, 2025, 08:06:22 AM »

Picked up Mainframe and Wetsuit yesterday.  And the material these figures are made from feels significantly different than previous figures.  I know some of the weapons in the past have had a gummy flex to them, but these figures feel similar.  Especially Wetsuit,  wondering if it is just the ones I got, maybe an "off" batch. Mainframe won't hold his hand held device, and wetsuit has a difficult time holding the flashlight.  Wetsuits gun holster is rubbery, and the gun doesn't stay properly.   Strangly enough I feel the accessories are of better plastic.

On the other extreme of rigid plastic, I also grabbed a Snow Serpent from Amazon, for $24.
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Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« Reply #555 on: November 15, 2025, 08:51:42 PM »

Did you see cool pictures on how collectors are displaying their Cobra or GI Joe defense unit when they have 2 or 3? I'm looking for ideas.

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Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« Reply #556 on: December 05, 2025, 02:20:56 PM »

Anyone going in for the Artic HISS?  I am on the fence still.  However glad we are getting Deep Six and probably the Chameleon.  Fingers cross Deep Six and do more than move his arms up and down.
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Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« Reply #557 on: December 05, 2025, 08:34:15 PM »

I will wait for the Crimson HISS or a Blue one.

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Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« Reply #558 on: December 08, 2025, 08:44:57 AM »

Did you find some images of the Defence units displayed?  I skipped these, as I didn't feel there was bang for the buck.
I really wish they would do a modular Joe HQ.
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Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« Reply #559 on: December 27, 2025, 08:45:47 AM »

Did you find some images of the Defence units displayed?  I skipped these, as I didn't feel there was bang for the buck.
I really wish they would do a modular Joe HQ.

No, I saw when collectors are using 1 or 2. We may see more when they will be on clearance.

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Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« Reply #560 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.
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Re: Thoughts on Classified and Retro lines?
« Reply #561 on: January 05, 2026, 08:17:54 AM »

Some deals on amazon.
Raptor - 29.30
Heavy Duty - $46.10
Retro Viper - $28.80
Snake Eye with Bear - $65
Retro Cobra Trooper - $23.47
Law & Order - $52.60
Slaughter and Mercer - $53.20
Desert Scorpion - $54.26
Hawk with MMS - $76!

I picked up several Cobra Trooper and Snow serpents just after christmas when they were both selling for around $23.
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