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Spike wrote:tigertracks 24 wrote:Did you by the regular Timber or Timber dark?
And HASBRO has always taken our money, it's nothing new!
I guess the regular Timber. He's greyish-whitish. I thought he was always light in color... I wonder why there's a variant? Or is this going to be like Star Wars now, haha.
I should have said "more of my money," since they have so many licenses now that I collect from! They're smart, those HasExecs!
chuckdawg1999 wrote:I I was able to pick out Spirit, Crimson Guard, Serpentor, Lady Jaye, and Shipwreck. I think one of the other ones is Beachcomber. Also the legs look different so maybe there is hope.
kimmer wrote:so are these basically the gi joe versions of tf's reissues? i just found out about these but can u find these in stores now? what exactly is out at this point?
Real One wrote:Start checking your Targets!
I went to 2 Targets this morning and saw the 5-packs only. I decided to go back to one of them later cause I saw a bunch employees stocking the toys. Good thing I did cause I finally found the single packs plus Snake Eyes with black Timber.![]()
I forgot to mention that there was nothing new for transformers.
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Well I opened up Flint today since I always liked the character, until I realized he was the creation of FLINT Dillie. Anyway he comes with a pistol grip automatic shotgun and a .45 cal pistol. Two things about the accessories: 1) I'm a bit disappointed that the stock for the shotgun was molded into place since it would've been nice to have that as an adjustable piece. 2) I'm fairly certain that on the origional figure the side arm was molded on so having one that's removable is nice although in the card art it looks more like a revolver of some sort. 3) They couldn't do the weapons in accurate colors? The figure its self features the same articulation as the 25th anniversary sets but it appears that he can actually sit normally. I didn't try to sit him in a chair or anything I just bent the legs like they would need to be if he were siting down. his right hand is molded tighter than the left so that's the one I have holding his weapons. While it can hold his guns well the left hand can hold the barrel of his shotgun in a typical military pose. I'm disappointed by this for two reasons. First, on the card art he is holding his shotgun with his left hand and secondly, I'd like to leave the right hand free to draw his side arm; which the figure is able to do quite easily I might add. The bandalero that was originally molded onto the figure is now removable which is a nice touch. All in all I'm happy with the figure and I'll let you know how the other ones are in due time.
chuckdawg1999 wrote:I ordered a SDCC silver Destro from BBTS and found out that this figure was released limitedly 10 years ago so if you have that one it's a collectible
Spike wrote:Where do you preorder SDCC exclusives? I would have liked that option over biting my nails and hoping that HTS restocked some of the items I wanted. I still haven't gotten Rodimus
tigertracks 24 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:I ordered a SDCC silver Destro from BBTS and found out that this figure was released limitedly 10 years ago so if you have that one it's a collectible
There were about 100 produced and they go easily for $1,000 or more...for a little 3 3/4 inch figure and loose complete, not even MOSC. But you won't be sorry you ordered him. It's a very cool exclusive, I just got mine today!
On cobra's side I see CG's and Vipers about the same, but I suppose you might say the CG is of higher rank.
WEll there are others above Hawk even. The Jugglers (6 or so high ranking defense officials) run everything. Also, there is General Joe Colton, the original joe, who is above or equal to Hawk, I believe.
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
What line was the origional pimp Destro part of? I notice that the SDCC guy only comes with a hand gun is that true of the origional release? By, the by who is this Alexander I keep hearing about? Is it his son and if so with whom?
wiki wrote:Devil’s Due
In “The Mission That Never Was”, it is revealed that the core G.I. Joe members were sent on one final mission, which resulted in Cobra’s Brainwave Scanner being corrupted by a virus that spread through the entirety of their mainframe. Crippled and defeated, Cobra then fell to a ‘unified military attack’ (this attack is never detailed in a story, but hinted at in various “Battle Files” entries). A happy side effect of this confluence of events was the incapacitation of the Brainwave Scanner. Without repeated ‘self-medication’ via the Scanner, the Baroness was freed from her artificial loyalty to Cobra. It is left ambiguous as to how Destro overcame his brain implant (which was self-contained, and thus unaffected by the virus), but it is speculated that, as happened in the Silent Castle some time earlier, the love between James and Ana can overcome any obstacle.
The two returned to Trans-Carpathia and retired from the intrigue and danger of Cobra, but continued to rebuild MARS establishing an outpost in Scotland. During this time, Dr. Mindbender and Scrap-Iron both enjoyed productive employment with MARS. But at some point, James contracted a serious family illness, and was bed-ridden for a long time.
It was at this point that his illegitimate son, Alexander, surfaced. Vulnerable in his weakened state, James took Alexander in, and gave him full run of the operation. Wanting to make his father proud, he usurped the Destro identity, and recruited Lilian Osbourne (Mistress Armada) to lead his armies, as he had nowhere near the strategical genius of his father. When James begins to recover from the illness, Destro injects him with an experimental nanite technology, which keeps him incapacitated.
‘Destro’ then arranges for the Cobra Commander to learn of the nanites’ existence. Thinking he’s stealing them from a U.S. government, the Commander devises an elaborate scheme to take control of the country. With new-found momentum, Cobra Commander begins contacting all his old allies, and returns to the U.S.
‘Destro’ and the Baroness attend the meeting in Zartan’s Florida compound, appearing to all as couple on the outs. After hearing him out, ‘Destro’ and Lilian stage a coup, and take the Commander prisoner. Using the nanites on the Commander and all the former Cobra agents (save Zartan), ‘Destro’ is able to secure his hold over the organization, and effect the reunification the Commander had hoped for.
Manipulating all the members of Cobra, ‘Destro’ unleashes the nanites on the United States, very nearly taking over. It is only because of the intervention of the G.I.Joe team (who were reinstated when the Commander returned to U.S. soil), and Cobra Commander (who was freed from the prison by Storm Shadow, and cured of the nanites) that ‘Destro’ fails in his bid for domination. When the nanites are defeated, the real Destro is freed from his paralyzed state, just in time to greet Alex and Lilian, who are imprisoned after the Baroness rescues them from their losing battle.
Back in control, Destro is forced to make restitution to Cobra for his son’s transgressions. Offering the Commander an explanation for the doppleganger as well as the hi-tech Destro family helmet that aided Alex in his deception, Destro agrees to work with Cobra until such time that he feels the debt is paid."[/i]
tigertracks 24 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:
What line was the origional pimp Destro part of? I notice that the SDCC guy only comes with a hand gun is that true of the origional release? By, the by who is this Alexander I keep hearing about? Is it his son and if so with whom?
Pimp Daddy Destro http://www.yojoe.com/faq/pdd.shtml
He was in the 1997 TRU Commemorative line. He came with a rifle and disc shooter.
The 25th 5-pack Destro comes with a briefcase which holds a hand gun in it, like Destro's original backpack did way back when.
Alexander is Destro's son, who has taken up the chromed dome as well. He's not quite as honorable as his father, and has worked on off with and against his father. Currently, i believe he is in his father's good graces.wiki wrote:Devil’s Due
In “The Mission That Never Was”, it is revealed that the core G.I. Joe members were sent on one final mission, which resulted in Cobra’s Brainwave Scanner being corrupted by a virus that spread through the entirety of their mainframe. Crippled and defeated, Cobra then fell to a ‘unified military attack’ (this attack is never detailed in a story, but hinted at in various “Battle Files” entries). A happy side effect of this confluence of events was the incapacitation of the Brainwave Scanner. Without repeated ‘self-medication’ via the Scanner, the Baroness was freed from her artificial loyalty to Cobra. It is left ambiguous as to how Destro overcame his brain implant (which was self-contained, and thus unaffected by the virus), but it is speculated that, as happened in the Silent Castle some time earlier, the love between James and Ana can overcome any obstacle.
The two returned to Trans-Carpathia and retired from the intrigue and danger of Cobra, but continued to rebuild MARS establishing an outpost in Scotland. During this time, Dr. Mindbender and Scrap-Iron both enjoyed productive employment with MARS. But at some point, James contracted a serious family illness, and was bed-ridden for a long time.
It was at this point that his illegitimate son, Alexander, surfaced. Vulnerable in his weakened state, James took Alexander in, and gave him full run of the operation. Wanting to make his father proud, he usurped the Destro identity, and recruited Lilian Osbourne (Mistress Armada) to lead his armies, as he had nowhere near the strategical genius of his father. When James begins to recover from the illness, Destro injects him with an experimental nanite technology, which keeps him incapacitated.
‘Destro’ then arranges for the Cobra Commander to learn of the nanites’ existence. Thinking he’s stealing them from a U.S. government, the Commander devises an elaborate scheme to take control of the country. With new-found momentum, Cobra Commander begins contacting all his old allies, and returns to the U.S.
‘Destro’ and the Baroness attend the meeting in Zartan’s Florida compound, appearing to all as couple on the outs. After hearing him out, ‘Destro’ and Lilian stage a coup, and take the Commander prisoner. Using the nanites on the Commander and all the former Cobra agents (save Zartan), ‘Destro’ is able to secure his hold over the organization, and effect the reunification the Commander had hoped for.
Manipulating all the members of Cobra, ‘Destro’ unleashes the nanites on the United States, very nearly taking over. It is only because of the intervention of the G.I.Joe team (who were reinstated when the Commander returned to U.S. soil), and Cobra Commander (who was freed from the prison by Storm Shadow, and cured of the nanites) that ‘Destro’ fails in his bid for domination. When the nanites are defeated, the real Destro is freed from his paralyzed state, just in time to greet Alex and Lilian, who are imprisoned after the Baroness rescues them from their losing battle.
Back in control, Destro is forced to make restitution to Cobra for his son’s transgressions. Offering the Commander an explanation for the doppleganger as well as the hi-tech Destro family helmet that aided Alex in his deception, Destro agrees to work with Cobra until such time that he feels the debt is paid."[/i]
chuckdawg1999 wrote:I think BBTS is selling a loose Destro from the TRU line in his origional state. Thanks for the info on Alexander. Did they ever make a figure of him?
tigertracks 24 wrote:Finally found some 25th stuff at retail... Got the two five packs and all the carded figs except the Cobra Officer.
Target, TRU, and Walmart all had them to varying degrees of size of displays.
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