G.I. Joe: Classified 6" figures

[Joe Scorpio]

I received my minigun arm for the BAT today, I'm very impressed with the quality and finish, looks like an official production piece yet, better than if Hasbro had made it for a heavy gunner BAT. What you see in the picture is what it looks like in person. The orange-yellow color of the ammo can matches the same color on the figure. Another thing, you can have the ammo can on the opposite side of the gun to face the logo backwards so as not to make it as noticeable, it also makes sense to have the spent casings spew out the opposite side so the BAT won't slip on them. Makes me regret missing out on that ripsaw gun set that sold out before I discovered their window closing statement on that set on facebook.
I'm going to start saving to buy more of their items now, I just wish these weren't as expensive as they are.

That’s awesome! Yes I love these sets too even though they’re a little pricey. I’ll definitely pick one up down the road.

Speaking of the BAT, I found a lone BAT at a local Walmart for $17. Too good to pass up. That brings my BATallion to 8, with 2 Python Patrol versions coming whenever. I think that’s it for me. I think.

 

[mistermark]

I’d say the seller played you.

I'd say don't always assume the worst in people. Getting played for a tiny portrait? REALLY? I think people have bigger fish to fry in life. Probably some factory worker wasn't paying attention

 

[screamingmetal]

Picturesssss.....

That's an Action Force blast effect, fit's perfectly in the barrel.
I also noticed that the arm wasn't completely forward into the socket of the gun after looking at the pic.

 

[Super Goblin]

Some folks in the UK have received their TF and PP figures. Dan Who Reviews has a review of Outback up.

 

[Joe Scorpio]

Deluxe Dr. Mindbender? Apparently, so. Probably a Hasbro Pulse exclusive this fall.

Link: First Look At G.I. Joe Classified Series Deluxe Doctor Mindbender - HissTank.com

 

[BuddyGus]

Has anyone tried Gridiron's figure stands yet? I am looking for stands for the Classified line and wonder how those work. They look a little small.

 

[karamazov80]

Deluxe Dr. Mindbender? Apparently, so. Probably a Hasbro Pulse exclusive this fall.

Link: First Look At G.I. Joe Classified Series Deluxe Doctor Mindbender - HissTank.com

One of the most legendary peg-warmers in the history of toys! I guess deluxe Zandar is next?

 

[screamingmetal]

Has anyone tried Gridiron's figure stands yet? I am looking for stands for the Classified line and wonder how those work. They look a little small.

I haven't, but I have tried Marauder inc stands (they're small sized stands) and can tell you they don't work at all. The ones I really like are Action Force or McFarlane stands. Action Force stands are sturdy but large, easy to use one stand for two figures standing in museum poses though. McFarlane stands are only available with the figures. Neca's foot peg stands are nice but, larger than McFarlane stands and overpriced. The Neca Dynamic stands can be found at Target and I think Walmart, they're nice but large and overpriced, good for flight posses though.

The Gridiron ones might just be what you're looking for since they're the smallest ones available, not sure of the clutch power of the foot pegs, they look like they'll hold a figure up.
I'd try 'em but I'd be more tempted to put the money towards a gun or helmet instead.

 

[screamingmetal]

Mindbender looks great! I hate the overpriced deluxe figures though, you're not getting that much more than a regular figure for the price. They should be the same price as regular Classified figures.
I missed out on Deluxe Zartan convincing myself I didn't need it because of the price, regret that now so I won't be skipping Mindbender even though I know a regular version is not that far down the road.

 

[BuddyGus]

I ordered some from Gridiron. I’ll report back once they come in.

I haven't, but I have tried Marauder inc stands (they're small sized stands) and can tell you they don't work at all. The ones I really like are Action Force or McFarlane stands. Action Force stands are sturdy but large, easy to use one stand for two figures standing in museum poses though. McFarlane stands are only available with the figures. Neca's foot peg stands are nice but, larger than McFarlane stands and overpriced. The Neca Dynamic stands can be found at Target and I think Walmart, they're nice but large and overpriced, good for flight posses though.

The Gridiron ones might just be what you're looking for since they're the smallest ones available, not sure of the clutch power of the foot pegs, they look like they'll hold a figure up.
I'd try 'em but I'd be more tempted to put the money towards a gun or helmet instead.

 

[Super Goblin]

One of the most legendary peg-warmers in the history of toys! I guess deluxe Zandar is next?

You’ve lost your mind if you think this figure will peg warm. I doubt it will even be on pegs.

 

[DeltaForceChung]

You’ve lost your mind if you think this figure will peg warm. I doubt it will even be on pegs.

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Let alone found on any peg at a Target store.

 

[karamazov80]

Hasbro obviously has the ability to influence demand by making things exclusive and/or releasing them in small quantities. But being a kid of the '80s who was a Joe fan, I can tell you that Dr. Mindbender was not a toy kids were clamoring for at the time, and so it's a bit surprising to me that he is getting the deluxe treatment over various other potential characters.

 

[DeltaForceChung]

Hasbro obviously has the ability to influence demand by making things exclusive and/or releasing them in small quantities. But being a kid of the '80s who was a Joe fan, I can tell you that Dr. Mindbender was not a toy kids were clamoring for at the time, and so it's a bit surprising to me that he is getting the deluxe treatment over various other potential characters.

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Their marketing doesn't make sense just like their distribution of the CLASSIFIED line that alienates and puts off many collectors.

 

[ragacin]

Hey Guys.
I know Target authorizes the card for pre-orders up to the point the figure ships, but Target has done this twice in the past 2 weeks and I though it was a once a month deal. It's on the Tiger Force Outback. Has anybody gotten theirs yet, is Target maybe getting them now?

 

[guyver1]

Hey Guys.
I know Target authorizes the card for pre-orders up to the point the figure ships, but Target has done this twice in the past 2 weeks and I though it was a once a month deal. It's on the Tiger Force Outback. Has anybody gotten theirs yet, is Target maybe getting them now?

Unfortunately..Target will continue to charge and then take it off periodically almost every week for preorders until the time it ships. They did this with my Barbacue preorder. That’s the one thing that annoys me about their preorder process. So my advice is to make sure you bare in mind that the amount of funds will be charged for the order almost every week until they get it in stock , ready to ship it out. so if you ordered multiple joes they will charge you the full amount and then put the funds back almost every week . This went on for months for me

 

[Angelo2113]

Some cool reveals from the GI Joe stream Fan First Tuesday...

Spoiler

 

[BoosterGold06]

I PO'ed Dusty and the crimson guard at BBTS. I also PO'ed the Python Patrol officer at Target. I passed on the rest. I'll wait for a retro reissue of Bazooka.

I'll definitely be getting those Cobra ninjas and Sgt. Slaughter from the new reveals.

 

[KitbashOfficer]

Was anyone else surprised to see Sgt. Slaughter was still with us or was it just me? When he says "At ease, disease."....he really means it!

 

[Joe Scorpio]

A decent stream today. A little relieved that most of the reveals were underwhelming to me, since I've got so many pre-orders as it is.

Snake Eyes V2 w/ Timber: I might pick up one to open, it depends on weapons and accessories.
Retro Cardback Zartan: I'll probably pick one up to open. I'm grateful these aren't numbered as part of the Classified line.
Retro Cardback Storm Shadow: Again, if I get one, it'll be to open up.
Tiger Force Duke w/ RAM: Disappointed but not surprised it's a vehicle repaint, but I'll pick one up to open because Duke is one of my favorites.
Blue Ninja 2-pack: Not familiar with them. Depending on what they come with, I would just pick up one to open.
Sgt. Freaking Slaughter: Absolutely stole the show for me, like so many others. I heard the rumors but I'm still in a state of shock. I'll definitely get one to open and one to keep in the box.

Tiger Force Bazooka: Not a fan of Bazooka at all, so I'm just picking up one to keep in the box. Ordered through Hasbro Pulse.
Tiger Force Recondo: Love it! I'll get the regular version when it comes out. ordered 2 through HP, one to open and one to keep in box.
Python Patrol Cobra Officer: Not impressed. I ordered one through HP to keep in box. (I'm trying to get each single figure to keep in box)

Zarana: Excellent figure. Pre-ordered a collector grade through BBTS and one to open through HP.
Dusty: Dusty is alright but I think it's a pretty good figure. Same pre-orders as Zarana.
Crimson Guard: Oh boy. A must have troop builder. I pre-ordered 1 through HP, 1 collector grade through BBTS and 6 to open from BBTS.

Not one of the best streams. However, looking at GI Joe June, this will probably end up as a nice palette cleanser.