EVILFACE
Super Freak
Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
I just need to find Flint!
I just need to find Flint!
GI JOE 30th Anniversary
- Thread starter stickman
- Start date
Help Support Collector Freaks Forum:
- Joined
- Aug 21, 2007
- Messages
- 13,466
- Reaction score
- 110
Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
These are showing up more often now. A buddy of mine landed wave 2 for me and my last trip to Target produced a TON of Cobra Commanders, Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow which weren't there a few days ago...
These are showing up more often now. A buddy of mine landed wave 2 for me and my last trip to Target produced a TON of Cobra Commanders, Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow which weren't there a few days ago...
screamingmetal
Super Freak
Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
I just hours ago picked up Zartan, Red Ninja, 1st series Cobra Officer, and Firefly from Target. I'm still missing Shipwreck, Beachhead, Serpentor, Flint, and 2nd series Cobra Trooper; not to mention all the box sets. But I'm catching up fast!
They also had the Cobra legions box set. These are getting easier to find in stores but I wish more online stores carried them. The only ones I know of are Hasbro.com and Walmart.com, are there any others?
I just hours ago picked up Zartan, Red Ninja, 1st series Cobra Officer, and Firefly from Target. I'm still missing Shipwreck, Beachhead, Serpentor, Flint, and 2nd series Cobra Trooper; not to mention all the box sets. But I'm catching up fast!
They also had the Cobra legions box set. These are getting easier to find in stores but I wish more online stores carried them. The only ones I know of are Hasbro.com and Walmart.com, are there any others?
Coheteboy
Super Freak
- Joined
- Aug 31, 2006
- Messages
- 2,721
- Reaction score
- 8
Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
Yah odd that I see more Storm Shadow and Cobra Commander than Flint.
But chances are, repeat characters are less popular with even the more hardcore of joe fans.
And Stalker looks more like an indian dude than a black dude. Even the vintage. Why is that?
Yah odd that I see more Storm Shadow and Cobra Commander than Flint.
But chances are, repeat characters are less popular with even the more hardcore of joe fans.
And Stalker looks more like an indian dude than a black dude. Even the vintage. Why is that?
Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
That's because Storm Shadow and Cobra Commander were used as carryover figures (along w/Snake Eyes) in Waves 2 & 3. Flint was only released in Wave 1.
That's because Storm Shadow and Cobra Commander were used as carryover figures (along w/Snake Eyes) in Waves 2 & 3. Flint was only released in Wave 1.
screamingmetal
Super Freak
Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
I think more of Wave 1 is hitting the pegs. Last time I checked Target they had none, then yesterday they had all but Flint.
I need a Flint too.
I think more of Wave 1 is hitting the pegs. Last time I checked Target they had none, then yesterday they had all but Flint.
I need a Flint too.
Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
Picked up Firefly today for 76 cents after my discount and monopoly dollars!
Picked up Firefly today for 76 cents after my discount and monopoly dollars!
EVILFACE
Super Freak
Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
Nice.
I've been out of the RAH loop too long.
And what is the deal with Flint? That flake is going 15-75 bucks on ebay??? Is he going to be released again?
Also found out my Shipwreck has a shark tat and Zartan has the color change logo. Guess these are supposed to be "rare omg l@@k htf" vatiations
Nice.
I've been out of the RAH loop too long.
And what is the deal with Flint? That flake is going 15-75 bucks on ebay??? Is he going to be released again?
Also found out my Shipwreck has a shark tat and Zartan has the color change logo. Guess these are supposed to be "rare omg l@@k htf" vatiations
Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
Oh no, I'm in deep.
I just got:
1x case of wave six - 1x Hd C. Commander, 1x Snakes Eyes Black, 1x Shipwrek, 1x Blade Destro, 2x Crimson guards, 1x Flash and 1X Snow Job
4x Crimson guards
1x Cobra 5 pack 2nd ver. (Legions)
Comic 2pack - (1) Ripper & Torch, (1) Skarlet and Hawk, (1) Destro and Breaker
1x Fireffly
1X Stalker
I really want Major Blood, Xomot & Tomax
Oh no, I'm in deep.
I just got:
1x case of wave six - 1x Hd C. Commander, 1x Snakes Eyes Black, 1x Shipwrek, 1x Blade Destro, 2x Crimson guards, 1x Flash and 1X Snow Job
4x Crimson guards
1x Cobra 5 pack 2nd ver. (Legions)
Comic 2pack - (1) Ripper & Torch, (1) Skarlet and Hawk, (1) Destro and Breaker
1x Fireffly
1X Stalker
I really want Major Blood, Xomot & Tomax
Last edited:
- Joined
- Mar 14, 2007
- Messages
- 344
- Reaction score
- 1
Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
I've been collecting these as well. I still need to get a Flint and Wave 3. I also need to try and round up some of the harder to find ones like Snake Eyes with black Timber.
I really wish they'd stop making all these damned variations of Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow. There's so many other figures that they could have made. It would have been nice to have a HISS driver in the Legions pack, or make others like Airborne, Blowtorch, Hawk, Clutch and Scrap Iron.
I spoke with the reps at the Joe Con and they said that the retail stores originally under estimated the demand for them and are starting to increase what they order.
Cool score on the Piper. They sold out before I could buy a few. If it wasn't for a trade with Brian, I would not have gotten one for myself.
John
I've been collecting these as well. I still need to get a Flint and Wave 3. I also need to try and round up some of the harder to find ones like Snake Eyes with black Timber.
I really wish they'd stop making all these damned variations of Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow. There's so many other figures that they could have made. It would have been nice to have a HISS driver in the Legions pack, or make others like Airborne, Blowtorch, Hawk, Clutch and Scrap Iron.
I spoke with the reps at the Joe Con and they said that the retail stores originally under estimated the demand for them and are starting to increase what they order.
Cool score on the Piper. They sold out before I could buy a few. If it wasn't for a trade with Brian, I would not have gotten one for myself.
John
maatuu52
Super Freak
Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
i want to start collecting these because they were a big part of my childhood in the 1980's ..but i having trouble getting motivated because the only one i have are opened snakeyes with black timber. I think you will see some of the harder ones like flint at christmas time so fans and collectors who missed out on him will get second shot.
i want to start collecting these because they were a big part of my childhood in the 1980's ..but i having trouble getting motivated because the only one i have are opened snakeyes with black timber. I think you will see some of the harder ones like flint at christmas time so fans and collectors who missed out on him will get second shot.
Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
You all are right, Hasbro has said they underestimated the popularity and attention of this line and I think are ramping up to get more out there ASAP. Makes you wonder why they didn't do this years ago huh?
Not to mention that they are making a lot on the secondary market (eBay,etc.) so scalpers are snatching up whole sets when they see them!
There is also a mail-away DOC figure coming out...but the mail-away deal seems really stupid from what I've heard thus far...considering it wants six barcodes from the comic 2-packs instead of the single packs...c'mon now Hasbro!!!
You all are right, Hasbro has said they underestimated the popularity and attention of this line and I think are ramping up to get more out there ASAP. Makes you wonder why they didn't do this years ago huh?
Not to mention that they are making a lot on the secondary market (eBay,etc.) so scalpers are snatching up whole sets when they see them!
There is also a mail-away DOC figure coming out...but the mail-away deal seems really stupid from what I've heard thus far...considering it wants six barcodes from the comic 2-packs instead of the single packs...c'mon now Hasbro!!!
Boba Fett 73
Freaked Out
Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
For me i wish i would have not blew up, caught on fire, shot with bb gun etc. to my figs.
I picked up a few lately but stopped as all the bubbles are scratched dinged etc. the bubbles really look like crap!!! from Wally World. They have been putting out the Joe's slowly and it is frustrating also.
For me i wish i would have not blew up, caught on fire, shot with bb gun etc. to my figs
.I picked up a few lately but stopped as all the bubbles are scratched dinged etc. the bubbles really look like crap!!! from Wally World. They have been putting out the Joe's slowly and it is frustrating also.
bagelsncheesey
Super Freak
Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
I'm glad I kicked my habit of these after Wave 1 or my wallet would be hurting. They totally kickass though.
I'm glad I kicked my habit of these after Wave 1 or my wallet would be hurting. They totally kickass though.
Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
I've got all of Waves 1-3 plus the black Timber and Pimp Destro (all still carded).....but I'm thinking about getting rid of them. They are cool and all but after buying 1:6 for so long now, the little guys just seem so damn small. Even though they don't cost much, it's still money that I could be putting towards any upcoming Superman/Batman releases from Hot Toys/Takara/Medicom.
It's that card art that pulled me in. Damn nostalgia!
I've got all of Waves 1-3 plus the black Timber and Pimp Destro (all still carded).....but I'm thinking about getting rid of them. They are cool and all but after buying 1:6 for so long now, the little guys just seem so damn small. Even though they don't cost much, it's still money that I could be putting towards any upcoming Superman/Batman releases from Hot Toys/Takara/Medicom.
It's that card art that pulled me in. Damn nostalgia!
- Joined
- Mar 14, 2007
- Messages
- 344
- Reaction score
- 1
Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
I managed to get the silver Pimp Destro, but no joy on the gold one. I was told that the gold one sold out before doors were even open to the public.
John
I managed to get the silver Pimp Destro, but no joy on the gold one. I was told that the gold one sold out before doors were even open to the public.
John
Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
Me too. But its the crappy card art modifications that helped push me away from this line. Plus I opened my Snake Eyes with Wolf and these guys just seem so frail. Hasbro really should have done these like the SW VOTC line and kept the card art EXACTLY the same. Snow Job was the first Joe I ever got as a kid (won him in a school Christmas drawing) but this updated card is just lame:
Its still a cool toy line but not close enough to the vintage figures/cards for me.
Me too. But its the crappy card art modifications that helped push me away from this line. Plus I opened my Snake Eyes with Wolf and these guys just seem so frail. Hasbro really should have done these like the SW VOTC line and kept the card art EXACTLY the same. Snow Job was the first Joe I ever got as a kid (won him in a school Christmas drawing) but this updated card is just lame:
Its still a cool toy line but not close enough to the vintage figures/cards for me.
Re: GI JOE 25th Anniversary
What I'd really buy in a heartbeat would be a hardcover, oversized book showcasing all of the original art from the cards and boxes. I don't want just a picture of the card or the box, but the art only. Now that would rock!
What I'd really buy in a heartbeat would be a hardcover, oversized book showcasing all of the original art from the cards and boxes. I don't want just a picture of the card or the box, but the art only. Now that would rock!
Similar threads
