G.I. Joe: Classified 6" figures

[Joe Scorpio]

When is the last time you saw a Classified figure at your local Walmart?
I don’t actively toy hunt, but will always check out the action figure aisle whenever I need to pick up something at a local Walmart or Target. Target still has stuff but I haven’t see anything at 3 frequented Walmarts in months.
I guess they got sick of Lady Jayes, Shipwrecks and the movie figures pegwarming.
Just wondering how things are in your neck of the woods. I’m in the greater Kansas City, MO area.

 

[Buttmunch]

When is the last time you saw a Classified figure at your local Walmart?
I don’t actively toy hunt, but will always check out the action figure aisle whenever I need to pick up something at a local Walmart or Target. Target still has stuff but I haven’t see anything at 3 frequented Walmarts in months.
I guess they got sick of Lady Jayes, Shipwrecks and the movie figures pegwarming.
Just wondering how things are in your neck of the woods. I’m in the greater Kansas City, MO area.

Just saw Retro Duke and Recondo today. First time in a long time though. Been seeing the Big Boa wave at Target lately too. I think their previous exclusives (Walmart retro and Target TF/PP) really hurt retail distribution of the line for about a year. Hoping it gets better now.

 

[Joe Scorpio]

Last Monday, BBTS briefly had Torch in stock so I ordered one and cancelled my pre-order through Hasbro Pulse.
I guess I wasn't really paying close attention to him before now. All I really heard was how everyone didn't care for his "Mindbender boots and knee pads".
Honestly, they don't bother me at all and I probably wouldn't have even really noticed. But man, did they go all out with this figure!
First off, the shades being fixed to the head should have been for Buzzer and Ripper as well. But this guy is just oozing details. I didn't realize that his flamethrower nozzle is actually a skull with 2 fixed flame effects coming out of the eyeholes. I think his tattoos came out way better than the other 2 Dreadnoks as well. Torch isn't just my favorite Classified Dreadnok, he's one of my favorite figures in the entire line so far!
I've got a notice from HP that my Gnawgahyde will be shipping soon. I didn't have him as a kid but I'm looking forward to him and his "pets". The only other Noks I had as a kid were Zandar, Monkeywrench, Thrasher and Zanzibar for some odd reason. Anyway, I'm looking forward to getting them all and hopefully a Thunder Machine as well sooner rather than later.

PS I'm not crazy about the new packaging either BUT I still prefer to see the figures in an unopened package. The front of the box is plain and boring, but the rest of the packaging is well done.

 

[ObiGlennKenobi]

Last Monday, BBTS briefly had Torch in stock so I ordered one and cancelled my pre-order through Hasbro Pulse.
I guess I wasn't really paying close attention to him before now. All I really heard was how everyone didn't care for his "Mindbender boots and knee pads".
Honestly, they don't bother me at all and I probably wouldn't have even really noticed. But man, did they go all out with this figure!
First off, the shades being fixed to the head should have been for Buzzer and Ripper as well. But this guy is just oozing details. I didn't realize that his flamethrower nozzle is actually a skull with 2 fixed flame effects coming out of the eyeholes. I think his tattoos came out way better than the other 2 Dreadnoks as well. Torch isn't just my favorite Classified Dreadnok, he's one of my favorite figures in the entire line so far!
I've got a notice from HP that my Gnawgahyde will be shipping soon. I didn't have him as a kid but I'm looking forward to him and his "pets". The only other Noks I had as a kid were Zandar, Monkeywrench, Thrasher and Zanzibar for some odd reason. Anyway, I'm looking forward to getting them all and hopefully a Thunder Machine as well sooner rather than later.

PS I'm not crazy about the new packaging either BUT I still prefer to see the figures in an unopened package. The front of the box is plain and boring, but the rest of the packaging is well done.

Torch looks amazing!!
Hoping mine arrives this week in AU.
Really looking forward to Zandar reveal soon!

 

[Buttmunch]

An upcoming Fresh Monkey Fiction figure has a head that might be of interest to some Joe collectors.

 

[screamingmetal]

Ah, you took that screen grab too.
The dude on the right may get all the attention but I'm also very interested in the dude on the left because it looks a lot like the Ultimate Soldier The Villain figure.

 

[kam veitch]

Storm Shadow is in da house!

 

[kam veitch]

Cmon I need the retro classified Beach Head.

My old 80s figure ,

 

[youngguns303]

HasbroPulse had Ferrets up again but they sold out in about an hour. It may be a good indicator that Hasbro isn't done making them and might release more of them like they did the Trubble Bubbles and Valkyries.

 

[Deeznutz6]

Surprised no one commented on the delay of the dragonfly… pisses me off they take the money only to be six months late on something they showed out of box

 

[Buttmunch]

Surprised no one commented on the delay of the dragonfly… pisses me off they take the money only to be six months late on something they showed out of box

It was made very clear during the unboxing that it was still an early sample and improvements were still being made to the final product. I have no problem waiting a bit longer if it means getting things right. I’d rather they not put out a substandard product ‘on time,’ but get the item perfect on whatever timetable that needs. Collecting Hot Toys and the like I’m used to waiting 2 years for something to finally ship. Sure, having things now is always nice but a few months is not going to matter in a few years of enjoying a great item. The Sentinel’s flawed knees make be grateful they’re taking more care with fine tuning products so they’re perfect.

 

[MeatHookGekko]

 

[Joe Scorpio]

I got my Gnawgahyde in this weekend to fill out my Dreadnoks for the moment.
Solid figure with excellent face sculpt. Not crazy about the 2020 Roadblock #1 legs re-use but it is what it is.
I love all of the accessories he came with plus Porkbelly and Yobbo are a huge plus!
Bring on the rest!

 

[Joe Scorpio]

So the Star Wars Vintage Collection Mos Eisley HasLab barely funded last night and the final tier did not unlock.

I don’t think any of us foresee the upcoming Classified project to have any issues.

I think if it’s the right selection/price/tiers, it could easily shatter some records. I think the HISS being funded in about 8 hours is a safe record and can’t imagine it being knocked off anytime soon.

In less than 3 weeks, we’ll all find out.

 

[Buttmunch]

Yes, looking forward to the Classified Haslab! They’ve been smashing successes so far so I’m eager to see how they do after a couple of Haslabs that haven’t met all the tiers. Curious if it’s something across the board or only with certain projects or lines. Just hope they don’t go into this too cocky and we miss a tier or two. They do have the Skystriker as an imperfect Joe score but it wasn’t for Classified so this line is batting 1000.

 

[Joe Scorpio]

‘Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!’

Well, Gridiron Studios has just released a pack for the Retro Snow Serpent for $29.99 and I ordered 1 to split up for the 2 figures I ordered.

Courtesy:Gridiron Studios

 

[Joe Scorpio]

HasLab Incoming….

Courtesy: Hasbro Pulse

 

[Buttmunch]

Sure seems to be hinting at the Rattler. A cobra aircraft of some kind at the least. Really kind of surprised as I would have thought most planes would be too long. Hopefully it’s not too stumpy looking.

 

[BuddyGus]

Seems like at this point, if it isn't the Rattler, the community may mutiny. With the expectations and the hype it seems a sure thing.

Of course, if it is for the 3.75 figures, that may both please and infuriate folks.

 

[Deeznutz6]

Idk…. Maybe they go off the grid… hydrofoil?