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[martin-montreal]

250th Duke is live:

https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/G-I-Joe-Classified-Series-Retro-Cardback-Duke-Action-Figure/337GKHUMS8MO?fulfillmentIntent=Delivery&filters=%5B%7B%22intent%22%3A%22fulfillmentIntent%22%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22Delivery%22%5D%7D%5D&classType=REGULAR&from=/search

[akpayne]

The walmart stuff hasn't inspired me to purchase.  Duke would be purchased and never opened.

[akpayne]

New render releases - Wild Bill look basically the same,  I was hoping for something a little more different.  Grunt finally look good.  Didn't know we needed another Techno Viper, you can still get the mainline release on Amazon for under $30.
And finally Destro with his Despoiler.

[akpayne]

EBGames in Milton had Destro and Despoiler  $149.99. Was shocked to see they had it so early.

[akpayne]

So I pre-ordered the SNAKE armour and the marauder 2 pack from Amazon.   I have never had luck with amazon,  they can take the pre-order but when the delivery date rolls around, Amazon cancels my order, and of course by that point any hope of getting them from Pulse or any other source has dried up.  I still haven't forgiven them for #14 Arctic Storm Shadow.

[martin-montreal]

Instead of Amazon (99$), you may give it a try with this Canadian strore (for 94$):

https://mapleandmangoes.ca/collections/g-i-joe/products/g-i-joe-classified-series-mad-marauders-footloose-mutt-junkyard-6-inch-action-figures

I never had problems with them. And you can put your order on hold to qualify for free shipping.

[canprime]

So I finally have checked in after being away for a little while.   Thanks for keeping the lights on Pete and everyone else who still keeps posting.


Filled in a few holes from the recent Pulse Power Days sale and the SDCC exclusives.

Managed to snag an AWE Striker and the Joe Defense Sentry Post thingie.   Then I got the Shiprwreck/Deming exclusive and the Fatal Fluffy.   

Overall I'm glad I waited on the AWE and Defense Post so I got them cheaper than their original price.   The SDCC stuff I would have liked to wait but I always let FOMO get the better of me for SDCC stuff.

I'm also glad EBGames is now partnered with Pulse for some of the Pulse exclusive stuff so I went in on the Triple T, HAL and VAMP MK2.  Then add in the Crimson SNAKE from Amazon and it is already going to be an expensive fall.

[canprime]

Amazon just had a bunch of stuff marked down and I was able to get 5 more figures I needed, and thanks to the discount and existing gift card balance I only paid $112 after tax for all 5 figures.

Manage to snag:  Grim Viper, Major Bludd (more recent version with the red highlights), Retro Cover Girl, Retro Zap and Retro female CG.

I'm still a good bit behind on releases, but I'm hoping to catch up closer to the end of the year.

[akpayne]

Is EBGames.ca ever going to come back online?  Makes me nervous about doing pre-orders with them.

[canprime]

Is EBGames.ca ever going to come back online?  Makes me nervous about doing pre-orders with them.

Yes.

This is a massive upgrade to their entire system (website, inventory, POS, etc).

I guess the new owner felt it was a good time to finally bite the bullet and just get it over with.   It is such a big upgrade that the website is down for a couple more days and they are actually closing all stores for 2 days.   Either today and tomorrow, or Sept. 1st & 2nd.

So yeah for now it isn't a good idea to do preorders, even though they say everything you preorder in store should be fine.   I would wait until they reopen everything.   My only concern is what they are doing with the Edge program.  It is supposed to be ending and they say not to worry your points/status will transfer over to whatever the new system will be but I am doubtful.

[Pete The Greek]

This is what EB Games mentioned on August 21:

August 21: Online pre-orders and pickup reservations pause
August 24: Website goes into maintenance mode
August 29: Early store closures, all stores close at 5:00PM (EST)
August 30 & 31: All stores closed for the day
September 1: Stores resume regular opening hours & the new website goes Live!

This explains why they closed at 5 PM on Saturday when I visited the store in Ajax (I glossed over the email they sent, orginally).  At least I managed to get three retro figures (Wild Bill, Grunt, and Techno Viper) and Classifed Airtight I needed.  Wasn't cheap: I had the kids with me as well.  They had their own toy hunts.  lol