baronv Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 did they have a lot of 6-packs there? btw what street is it located on? seems like theres two in mission viejo. i live close by and wondering if they still have any left if u know. =D The Target with the 6-packs of Joe and Cobra Legion is the one on La Paz and Oso Pkwy. They have a toy clearance aisle and they had about 5 of the Joe packs and 10+ of the Cobra Legion as of 1pm today. The one off Alicia Pkwy only has single carded Wave 4. Both locations have the Beachheads and color changing Zartans that were hard to find a while ago.
Vermillion21 Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 (edited) I checked my local Target tonight, they had the 5-pack Cobra legions for $17.95 as clearance, WTF? Why the price difference??? I passed on picking it up. And still no sign of the single-carded Wave 4 in my area .... Edited January 8, 2008 by Vermillion21
Hikaru's VF-1S Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 The Target with the 6-packs of Joe and Cobra Legion is the one on La Paz and Oso Pkwy. They have a toy clearance aisle and they had about 5 of the Joe packs and 10+ of the Cobra Legion as of 1pm today. The one off Alicia Pkwy only has single carded Wave 4. Both locations have the Beachheads and color changing Zartans that were hard to find a while ago. so i just got back from target, i wen tto the alicia one and they only had the legion one remaining so i got that one (there were 2 left i believe). I also got zartan, beachhead and cobra trooper also. I also saw a Transformers Movie Bumblebee '08 camero there which i have never seen before ever, and also got that cuz well... i like transformers too. (but i only really collect the Classics line, waiting for Classics 2.0 to come out... ) since i couldnt find the good guys set, i went to the one on alicia by 5 freeway. i got lucky and found a good guy set, and it was marked 17 but it scanned 12.48 which was good. i also found shipwreak, which i rarely see so i got him too... good day for me... now hope to someday find a Transformers MP Starscream (Walmart edition)... =[
Hikaru's VF-1S Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 btw, i was wondering how do u guys display your 25th figures? im trying to figure out how to display mine since im running out of room putting them on top of a shelf... was thinking of like hanging them on the wall in a row or something =P
Metal_Massacre_79 Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 Anyone going to get the Rescue Doc mail in figure from the comic packs? I picked up the SS and SE comic pack tonight, and we opened my son's and found the limbs to be extremely loose (SE can barely stand, even with the base plate), and couple arms and legs are bent in a really odd position due to the plastic insert.
Mog Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 Anyone going to get the Rescue Doc mail in figure from the comic packs? I picked up the SS and SE comic pack tonight, and we opened my son's and found the limbs to be extremely loose (SE can barely stand, even with the base plate), and couple arms and legs are bent in a really odd position due to the plastic insert. The hip joints on my Lady Jaye were pretty loose when I first bought her (that just sounds so wrong! ). I found that a drop or two of superglue in the gaps where the plastic hip meets the metal T-bar makes the joint a little tighter. Just put the drops in the spot, wait literally a few seconds, and then start moving the legs around a bit. (Don't let the glue dry without moving the leg around a lot!!) You should find that the legs are a little tighter and able hold their positions and poses a lot better. Hope this helps!
Metal_Massacre_79 Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 The hip joints on my Lady Jaye were pretty loose when I first bought her (that just sounds so wrong! ). Well there weren't that many women on the Joe's side, so it's understandable that LJ would be "loose."
Vermillion21 Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 I'm planning on getting the Doc mail-away figure. I bought 3 of the comic packs and plan on getting some from the next wave.
Mog Posted January 10, 2008 Posted January 10, 2008 Well there weren't that many women on the Joe's side, so it's understandable that LJ would be "loose." No wonder Flint wore gloves! No telling what VD's were lurking in the LJ!
Hikaru's VF-1S Posted January 10, 2008 Posted January 10, 2008 man i havent seen any wave 4 or 5 in southern california yet... really want a snow job... .. ... .. lol =P
Knight26 Posted January 10, 2008 Posted January 10, 2008 Hmm, are these more of the Larry Hama, in between issue comic packs? If so where in the continuity do they take place? The SS-FF pack must be Devilsdue from the look of it, I see no reason why the two of them would be at odds in the original marvel run while SS was in his Cobra duds. The SW-CH pack again has to be devilsdue run since CH never appeared in the original marvel run since Hama already had and killed a named cobra called Copperhead prior the creation of the figure. The Duke Col Brekhov, well this has to be marvel run, but when, Duke never met Brekhov in the Marvel run IMRC, the closest he came was yearbook number 2. Plus I really don't like seeing Duke in the traditional original 13 outfit, it does not fit his character.
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted January 10, 2008 Posted January 10, 2008 Hmm, are these more of the Larry Hama, in between issue comic packs? Yes If so where in the continuity do they take place? Early devils due, judging by Storm Shadow's costume, which was designed by Mike Zeck. Still wondering why he is shirtless. Plus I really don't like seeing Duke in the traditional original 13 outfit, it does not fit his character. Me neither, he was never as cool as the original 13 in my eyes. That figure will make a good greenshirt though.
Vermillion21 Posted January 11, 2008 Posted January 11, 2008 Wave 4 Comic Packs Nice!! But the Duke looks lame ....
Godzilla Posted January 11, 2008 Posted January 11, 2008 Firefly looks cool. I like his new gun. I hope they release all the Oktober Guard.
emajnthis Posted January 11, 2008 Posted January 11, 2008 i'll pick up the SS Firefly comic pack, but i'm not really crazy about either figure, i do like their accessories though.
chowyunskinny Posted January 12, 2008 Posted January 12, 2008 Does anyone know if they're planning on releasing the Baroness and the Red Insignia Cobra Trooper as single carded figures? thanks.
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 (edited) Does anyone know if they're planning on releasing the Baroness and the Red Insignia Cobra Trooper as single carded figures? The red insignia trooper might make it, I forgot if hasbro mentioned it or not at their recent q/a's. Its highly possible someone will ask them this at toyfair next month, so we should have an answer soon. It is a troop builder that most fans want, and I think its inevitable that it arrives in single pack form. Think of the clone troopers in Star Wars, to me its the same premise. As far as Baroness, she is said to not be on single cards yet because they could not give her a fixed crotch to enable her to sit. If anything I think a new mold or heavily retooled one will make it to shelves in single card format, rather than the battle pack one with a fix. Edited January 13, 2008 by Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0
Golden Arms Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 I'm now 2 twin packs away from getting doc. this week I've picked up destro/ breaker scarlett/Hawk and SE/SS. Shin do you know the quantities breakdown on the 2 packs? The ones I've seen the most in the stores are Scarlett/hawk and CC/Duke. Maybe they are the most numerous because they are the least desired. I finally saw 2 of the dreadnok packs at walmart but I picked destro up instead. My biggest grip with the 2 packs is the plastic tray that the figs are suspended in. It makes removing the figures difficult. Hasbro shoud change this in future releases.
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 (edited) New joe stuff CONFIRMED by the admin(DESTRO) of Hisstank(he personally called walmart) Single Card Figures 65356932485 GIJ SINGLE HAWK 65356932488 GIJ SINGLE BAZOOKA 65356932491 GIJ SINGLE BARBECUE 65356932494 GIJ SINGLE STORM SHADOW 65356932499 GIJ SINGLE SERPRENT 65356932501 GIJ SINGLE BAT Comic 2-Packs 65356931529 GIJ SNAKE EYES AND HARD MASTER 65356931530 GIJ BEACHHEAD AND MAINFRAME 65356931531 GIJ SCRAP IRON AND WILD BILL I got a feeling Storm Shadow will be the wave 4 comic version with painted shirt and forearms. Some think it is either that, a more accurate v2, or Ninja Force. Ninja Force or repaint wave 4 comic version would do it for me, but I'd rather have the wave 4 comic version with shirt and forearms in the comic pack, and single pack Storm Shadow be the ninja force costume instead. Hawk may either be the General version, or the comic version but with a different paint job. Serpent may actually be Classic Serpentor, as he was in the trading card deck given at SDCC, and is set for fall release. Hard Master is a must for me, and I hope the SE he comes with is in the training gi, that way a early Storm Shadow in training gi is easy to make. Shin do you know the quantities breakdown on the 2 packs? From bbts, the packout for wave 2 is: 2x 25th Anniversary Comic 2-Pack Wave 2: Destro and Breaker 2x 25th Anniversary Comic 2-Pack Wave 2: Torch and Ripper 1x 25th Anniversary Comic 2-Pack Wave 1: Scarlett and Hawk 1x 25th Anniversary Comic 2-Pack Wave 1: Duke and Cobra Commander 2x 25th Anniversary Comic 2-Pack Wave 1: Snake Eyes & Storm Shadow My biggest grip with the 2 packs is the plastic tray that the figs are suspended in. It makes removing the figures difficult. Hasbro shoud change this in future releases. AGREED completely. I hate the trays for both the comic packs and box sets. It can actually lead to breakage too, since parts can be warped, and weapons are held in the hands for display but can also make the hands warped in transit. Not to mention some pieces are made from softer plastic, and the tray can make cuts into those pieces easily. I'm all for neutral posing, no trays with limbs secured in them, and no weapons held in hands in package. Also remember when everyone complained about figures not being able to hold their weapons? When weapons are placed in their hands in package, it contributes to that. Edited January 15, 2008 by Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0
Vermillion21 Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 I hope they release all the Oktober Guard. Agreed. I hope they do as well. And as always - thanks for the great news info Shin!!
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 Wave 7 revealed today: 1x Major Bludd, 1x Wild Bill, 1x HISS Driver, 2x Cobra Viper, 1x Spirit Iron Knife, 1x Snake Eyes v4, 1x Duke with Jetpack. V4 Snake Eyes ftw!
emajnthis Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 Wave 7 revealed today: V4 Snake Eyes ftw! This is a Snake Eyes based off of the original V4? I didn't really like that one too much, his colors were pastel and kinda fruity, i liked V3 better, but it all depends on how well the sculpt is done.
Godzilla Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 I dunno about you all but too many snake-eyes and stormie is getting tiresome. I want to see other characters like Sgt Slaughter, Slaughter's Renegades, Dr. Mindbender, Cover Girl, Eels, Deep-Six (Sharc driver) Vipers, AVACS, Falcon, Wet suit, Alpine, Grunt (v1), Steeler, Cutter (Whale driver), Blowtorch, Mutt & Junkyard, Thunder (slugger driver)Lift-Ticket (tomahawk pilot), Lifeline, etc. One thing I hated the comic was it was mostly centered on SE and SS. Stalker and Scarlett were in on it. One thing I liked about the cartoon was that they went to different stories like Dusty was a triple agent, weather dominator, earthquakes in Japan, etc. Now from the comic it would be great to see Scarface, Qwinn and Dr. Venom.
Metal_Massacre_79 Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 Geeze, zilla, why not just ask for the entire cast?
Golden Arms Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 I'd also like to see Leatherneck, Dress Blues Gung Ho, and Quick Kick. Still waiting on Falcon. I'd also like to see them reissue flint and Baroness.
Vermillion21 Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 (edited) Bring on LowLight (night sniper) and Shockwave (SWAT specialist) .... Edited January 16, 2008 by Vermillion21
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 Now from the comic it would be great to see Scarface, Qwinn and Dr. Venom HELL YEA THEY WOULD! Kwinn rules. Bring on LowLight (night sniper) and Shockwave (SWAT specialist) ... Them too. Quick Kick Confirmed, most likely fall. I'd also like to see them reissue flint and Baroness. Tiger Force Flint is already in the walmart computers, and Baroness may come out in red with a whip(according to the trading card deck pictures) I dunno about you all but too many snake-eyes and stormie is getting tiresome. Believe me, everyone feels that way, whenever a new assortment is on hisstank most fans complain about it. To me it is too much right now, because look at the comic packs. They are in damn near every wave. The only redeeming factor, is that the wave 3 versions have new parts, and the wave 4 Storm Shadow is an entirely different design based on the Mike Zeck design. I'm glad that wave 7 SE is going to be v4, which is good since its a different version rather than just a repaint. I want to see other characters like Sgt Slaughter, Slaughter's Renegades, Dr. Mindbender, Cover Girl, Eels, Deep-Six (Sharc driver) Vipers, AVACS, Falcon, Wet suit, Alpine, Grunt (v1), Steeler, Cutter (Whale driver), Blowtorch, Mutt & Junkyard, Thunder (slugger driver)Lift-Ticket (tomahawk pilot), Lifeline, etc. You're not alone, those guys are mentioned in a near daily basis at hisstank. OH. And no Lift Ticket without a Tomahawk! Vipers and Falcon are confirmed for later this year btw. This is a Snake Eyes based off of the original V4? Should be, even though it is the least liked costume amongst the fandom, it was one of my favorites. It didn't look boring like his Ninja Force costume(the one where he just had eye holes, and a scimitar). V4 Snake Eyes arguably had the best weaponry.
Vermillion21 Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 Shin - Is Hasbro going to release a single carded Baroness in black, like the one in the boxset? Hope so. Otherwise, I'll have to get one off of eBay ...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 Shin - Is Hasbro going to release a single carded Baroness in black, like the one in the boxset? Hope so. Otherwise, I'll have to get one off of eBay ... That I'm not sure. She wasn't in wave 4 because they couldn't find a way to do a crotch fix without ruining the sculpt. She is popular so I'd expect her in a later wave, maybe an all new mold.
Godzilla Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 Geeze, zilla, why not just ask for the entire cast? Why not? GI Joe wasnt just about SE and SS. Right?
Vermillion21 Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 That I'm not sure. She wasn't in wave 4 because they couldn't find a way to do a crotch fix without ruining the sculpt. She is popular so I'd expect her in a later wave, maybe an all new mold. Thanks for the info - new sculpt would be nice, but I prefer the current "black combat suit" look.
Mog Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 (edited) So, will this be "Stereotype" Spirit? Or the updated look from the recent comics? Regarding the overload on SE and SS, I gotta agree with 'Zilla. As important as SE and SS are, I'd rather have a nice mix of the obscure and other popular Joes released rather than have endless repaints. Edited January 17, 2008 by Mog
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