GI JOE 30th Anniversary
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spazzy
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Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
Subscription figures at $20-$25 is small potatoes compared to SS and hot toys at $125-$200+.
Subscription figures at $20-$25 is small potatoes compared to SS and hot toys at $125-$200+.
thenammagazine
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Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
I dunno. I'd rather have a single 1/6 figure at $150 that I really enjoy, then throwing away cash for the opportunity to buy a bunch of 1/18 figures I don't like at $20 a pop.
I dunno. I'd rather have a single 1/6 figure at $150 that I really enjoy, then throwing away cash for the opportunity to buy a bunch of 1/18 figures I don't like at $20 a pop.
spazzy
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Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
Didn't know that you were into 3 3/4" figures, but it did seem like the other poster does collect them.
I really do like the 12" figures, but I will always be more interested in the 3 3/4" figures that is where my first love for G I Joe stemmed from.
Honestly, I wouldn't want them to, but if the 12" line was cancelled and SS just produced statues, I would be content with hasbros 3 3/4" and SS statues, and my Joe comics.
Didn't know that you were into 3 3/4" figures, but it did seem like the other poster does collect them.
I really do like the 12" figures, but I will always be more interested in the 3 3/4" figures that is where my first love for G I Joe stemmed from.
Honestly, I wouldn't want them to, but if the 12" line was cancelled and SS just produced statues, I would be content with hasbros 3 3/4" and SS statues, and my Joe comics.
spazzy
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Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
Wish you luck on the secondary market...some of the most popular ones in the list, wouldn't doubt they will be around $75 or more a piece....honestly might be a better idea to get the subscription just to sell off the ones you don't want, I would bet you could EASILY get $50 a piece for the other 10.
Wish you luck on the secondary market...some of the most popular ones in the list, wouldn't doubt they will be around $75 or more a piece....honestly might be a better idea to get the subscription just to sell off the ones you don't want, I would bet you could EASILY get $50 a piece for the other 10.
spazzy
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Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
and in all fairness, most joes usually are frankenjoes or repaints, parts get used over and over again, at least there is some original pieces to the new figures.
and in all fairness, most joes usually are frankenjoes or repaints, parts get used over and over again, at least there is some original pieces to the new figures.
Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
I disagree...why?
The Club is selling these individually.BBTS and few others are carrying these aswell.I expect only to pay maybe $15-20 more each for figures I really want.
The Sub is expected to cost between $240-300 plus shipping for 12 figures (plus the free one)...(thats 9 figures I have no interest in)
CG,Boa,Jinx will cost me (if they are classic versions) $35-40 each likely.
Selling these will be a hassle trying to find buyers.Selling on Hisstank, where the people there want everything as cheap as possible, will not work.I dont sell on Ebay,so it doesn't work out for me...too much hassle in my opinion,so I'll pay the extra 15-20 to get what I really want.And if Jinx is way overpriced,I won't get her as she wasn't really that important to me...Cover Girl and Big Boa are a different story
I disagree...why?
The Club is selling these individually.BBTS and few others are carrying these aswell.I expect only to pay maybe $15-20 more each for figures I really want.
The Sub is expected to cost between $240-300 plus shipping for 12 figures (plus the free one)...(thats 9 figures I have no interest in)
CG,Boa,Jinx will cost me (if they are classic versions) $35-40 each likely.
Selling these will be a hassle trying to find buyers.Selling on Hisstank, where the people there want everything as cheap as possible, will not work.I dont sell on Ebay,so it doesn't work out for me...too much hassle in my opinion,so I'll pay the extra 15-20 to get what I really want.And if Jinx is way overpriced,I won't get her as she wasn't really that important to me...Cover Girl and Big Boa are a different story
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Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
The Pros to smalljoes (think I just coined a new catchphrase
) is they save on space and for me they bring back an awe factor I haven't had since I was a kid.
The Cons are that these guys aren't as highly sought after like 1:6s and give way to quantity over quality when compared to Sideshows. They also are a bit of a challenge to display nicely since they can clutter.
I like the price range for what ya get..but in moderation as with all things.
The Pros to smalljoes (think I just coined a new catchphrase
) is they save on space and for me they bring back an awe factor I haven't had since I was a kid. The Cons are that these guys aren't as highly sought after like 1:6s and give way to quantity over quality when compared to Sideshows. They also are a bit of a challenge to display nicely since they can clutter.
I like the price range for what ya get..but in moderation as with all things.
Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
My guess that 13th figure will be something everyone will want and if they want it, they'll either pay out the nose on ebay or have to buy the sub.
My guess that 13th figure will be something everyone will want and if they want it, they'll either pay out the nose on ebay or have to buy the sub.
Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
unless its the Fridge...I doubt it
they already have made the majority of the Classics "25th" figures after announcing lifeline,sci-fi,airtight,techno viper and those last few dreadknocks etc
I expect a frankenjoe repaint because its Free
unless its the Fridge...I doubt it
they already have made the majority of the Classics "25th" figures after announcing lifeline,sci-fi,airtight,techno viper and those last few dreadknocks etc
I expect a frankenjoe repaint because its Free
thenammagazine
Super Freak
Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
If Sideshow cancels the 12" line, I, as will many others, will just continue with the custom route, commissioning pieces from the fine artists here like Ski and MANDO.
As for the 1/18 Joes, I've been collecting them since '82, stopped before the Campbell garbage and DDP, and started again with the 25th Anny stuff. Since then I've been cherrypicking. But most of it ends up in bins, in the garage after I check them out, waiting for my son to stop biting the ____ing heads off action figures so I can display them in his room.
Another con is that the 1/18 Joes tend to look like a clutter____ when displayed if it's not clean or if there're too many displayed. MOC is even worse if you try to display the lot of 'em, as your room tends to look like a juveniles with everything push-pinned up covering the walls. Great if you're a kid, an episode of Hoarders if you're a 30+ something.
If Sideshow cancels the 12" line, I, as will many others, will just continue with the custom route, commissioning pieces from the fine artists here like Ski and MANDO.
As for the 1/18 Joes, I've been collecting them since '82, stopped before the Campbell garbage and DDP, and started again with the 25th Anny stuff. Since then I've been cherrypicking. But most of it ends up in bins, in the garage after I check them out, waiting for my son to stop biting the ____ing heads off action figures so I can display them in his room.
The Pros to smalljoes (think I just coined a new catchphrase
The Cons are that these guys aren't as highly sought after like 1:6s and give way to quantity over quality when compared to Sideshows. They also are a bit of a challenge to display nicely since they can clutter.
I like the price range for what ya get..but in moderation as with all things.
Another con is that the 1/18 Joes tend to look like a clutter____ when displayed if it's not clean or if there're too many displayed. MOC is even worse if you try to display the lot of 'em, as your room tends to look like a juveniles with everything push-pinned up covering the walls. Great if you're a kid, an episode of Hoarders if you're a 30+ something.
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Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
Yup. As much as I love the 25th MOC look I still cant come up with a cool looking way to display them that doesn't look like a set from the 40 year old virgin.
Another con is that the 1/18 Joes tend to look like a clutter____ when displayed if it's not clean or if there're too many displayed. MOC is even worse if you try to display the lot of 'em, as your room tends to look like a juveniles with everything push-pinned up covering the walls. Great if you're a kid, an episode of Hoarders if you're a 30+ something.
Yup. As much as I love the 25th MOC look I still cant come up with a cool looking way to display them that doesn't look like a set from the 40 year old virgin.
ProgMatinee
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Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
too bad we can't go back to being 7 year olds and play with joes outside with other children. you guys with kids are lucky...new excuse to act like a kid and bust out the small joes and carve forts out of dirt in the backyard.
too bad we can't go back to being 7 year olds and play with joes outside with other children.
you guys with kids are lucky...new excuse to act like a kid and bust out the small joes and carve forts out of dirt in the backyard.
thenammagazine
Super Freak
Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
Say that now... Being a collector and knowing what the vintage toys from our time fetch, when I see my son chucking a toy, I freak out as it hits the pavement and slides across it.
too bad we can't go back to being 7 year olds and play with joes outside with other children.
Say that now..
. Being a collector and knowing what the vintage toys from our time fetch, when I see my son chucking a toy, I freak out as it hits the pavement and slides across it. 
EVILFACE
Insufferable S.O.B.
Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
But that is playing with a toy. How boring it would have been to 8 years old and just store away your carded Joe or SW collection. Toys are ment to be played with, broken, painted, shot and blown up.
But that is playing with a toy. How boring it would have been to 8 years old and just store away your carded Joe or SW collection. Toys are ment to be played with, broken, painted, shot and blown up.
thenammagazine
Super Freak
Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
I know and I hear ya. I'd bet we all used to do the same thing. It's just now, looking at it through the eyes of a collector. I don't stop him from doing it, but I do cringe and shake my head.
I know and I hear ya. I'd bet we all used to do the same thing. It's just now, looking at it through the eyes of a collector. I don't stop him from doing it, but I do cringe and shake my head.
spazzy
Super Freak
Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
new sub figure:
https://www.gijoeclub.com/
My least favorite of the lot, but will still get him.
new sub figure:
https://www.gijoeclub.com/
My least favorite of the lot, but will still get him.
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