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News Credits: 34 · by **Supreme Convoy** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 9:37 pm

Just finished the GI Joe DVD set.

Since Comic-Con, I've been watching these episodes on the weekend (sometimes on my lunch break). Today, I finished off disc 16 and thought "Awesome! What's next?" Turns out the last disc was the bonus features. I was sorta bummed because I was anticipating another adventure (Of course, there is an empty slot in the set for the movie. Maybe it's time to re-watch that as well

). It's been a real joy re-watching episodes I loved as a kid and episodes I've never seen before.

On to working through the Transformers boxset... :CON:

News Credits: 331 · by **chuckdawg1999** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 11:04 pm

Supreme Convoy wrote::BOT: Just finished the GI Joe DVD set.

Since Comic-Con, I've been watching these episodes on the weekend (sometimes on my lunch break). Today, I finished off disc 16 and thought "Awesome! What's next?" Turns out the last disc was the bonus features. I was sorta bummed because I was anticipating another adventure (Of course, there is an empty slot in the set for the movie. Maybe it's time to re-watch that as well ). It's been a real joy re-watching episodes I loved as a kid and episodes I've never seen before.

On to working through the Transformers boxset...

What I liked was the fact that after 20 years I got to see all the episodes as they were instead of the condensed mess that's been in my head.

News Credits: 12 · by **nemesis-prime** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 11:27 pm

That target only past and present set w/ snow job is pretty lame

News Credits: 331 · by **chuckdawg1999** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:40 am

nemesis-prime wrote:That target only past and present set w/ snow job is pretty lame

is it out in stores or just online? I'm holding off on the Rockslide to get the one in this set.

News Credits: 387 · by **Nekoman** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:01 pm

nemesis-prime wrote:That target only past and present set w/ snow job is pretty lame

Well what is wrong with it? I'm interested in hearing.

Recently scored Paris Pursuit Storm Shadow at WalMart, miss-priced at $3.00, and got a Neo Viper and Scout class Ejector at Khol's for fifteen dollars, then I used the fifteen dollars off card they sent me in the mail. So I've been doing pretty good lately at getting toys for nothing.

News Credits: 9 · by **Editor** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:11 pm

Decided to check Zellers to see if they got anymore SNAKE armors while they have a sale on, didn't find any but picked up the Rescue pack as I could use the figs for mods.

The blue tint on the 'Navy' Neo-Vipers looked interesting enough so I tried swaping one for the neo-viper parts on my Cobra Shipwreck. Greatly improved his look, that alone made picking up this pack worth it.

News Credits: 7 · by **Roadbuster** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:23 pm

Well I finally got th best of 80's DVD set in the mail today. I haven't opened it but it looks awesome. Definately the best-looking figure in he bunch is Alpine though mine has eyes that make him look like he's had one too many. Cobra Commander is almsot perfect save his neck which is molded to where it makes his head look bigger but the paint looks nicely detailed.

Duke hs the new arms instead of the infamous "duke arms". And the Cobra solider is petty much the same mold with a different helmet. I can't really tell if it's the Resolute helmet mold or not. But it looks better than the one that come stadard on all Cobra solider molds.

I think this set would've been better if it came with a Trouble Bubble and Viper rather than a CLAW and another Cobra Soldier.

News Credits: 331 · by **chuckdawg1999** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:03 pm

Roadbuster wrote:Well I finally got th best of 80's DVD set in the mail today. I haven't opened it but it looks awesome. Definately the best-looking figure in he bunch is Alpine though mine has eyes that make him look like he's had one too many. Cobra Commander is almsot perfect save his neck which is molded to where it makes his head look bigger but the paint looks nicely detailed.

Duke hs the new arms instead of the infamous "duke arms". And the Cobra solider is petty much the same mold with a different helmet. I can't really tell if it's the Resolute helmet mold or not. But it looks better than the one that come stadard on all Cobra solider molds.

I think this set would've been better if it came with a Trouble Bubble and Viper rather than a CLAW and another Cobra Soldier.

Keep the CLAW have Alpine fly the trouble bubble since he piggy backed onto SE's after taking out a firebat. Loose the trooper and put in a CG paratrooper since they were the ones that broke the cameras.

News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 7:13 am

Found the Past and Present set, and all 4 of the Walmart Exclusive Sets. Haven't open PP set, so can't give any info on what is or isn't cool, but I think half the appeal is the in box way that it is presented. A nice way to display MISB, but I might get one to open...

by **Nickolai** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 9:51 am

My Attack and Defense of Cobra Island just came in and MAN I can't get over how awesome Alley-Viper and Range Viper are. I think they're the best figures in all of ARAH.

by **Dagon** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 3:40 pm

Certainly I'm WAY behind on this, but has anyone else ever seen a ROC figure called a Pit Commando? I saw one at Target late last week and picked him up, but I've never seen this figure before.

News Credits: 9 · by **Editor** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 3:45 pm

Dagon wrote:Certainly I'm WAY behind on this, but has anyone else ever seen a ROC figure called a Pit Commando? I saw one at Target late last week and picked him up, but I've never seen this figure before.

Well I've had 2 for over a month. If you go back thru this thread a few weeks back you will see a number of references to him.

News Credits: 331 · by **chuckdawg1999** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 4:53 pm

Editor wrote:
Dagon wrote:Certainly I'm WAY behind on this, but has anyone else ever seen a ROC figure called a Pit Commando? I saw one at Target late last week and picked him up, but I've never seen this figure before.

Well I've had 2 for over a month. If you go back thru this thread a few weeks back you will see a number of references to him.

Here I'll give ya the summary, the Pit Commando was the must have figure from the early waves. Short packed, variant packaged, and bought up by scalpers have made the guy very rare and expensive. I'm lucky to have found one of each version.

News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 6:17 pm

Grabbed the new Target Exclusive Snake Armor and Air Jet thingie (new jetpack, not claw!).

News Credits: 331 · by **chuckdawg1999** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 9:03 pm

tigertracks 24 wrote:Grabbed the new Target Exclusive Snake Armor and Air Jet thingie (new jetpack, not claw!).

Well you grabbed them but did you buy them too or put them back down? Anyone remember the original jet pack had Zarana flying it on the box.

News Credits: 104 · by **Cyber Bishop** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 11:34 am

I nabbed a City Strike (Resolute) Snake Eyes and I have to say that he is my second favorite SE ever released..

News Credits: 387 · by **Nekoman** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 2:40 pm

Cyber Bishop wrote:I nabbed a City Strike (Resolute) Snake Eyes and I have to say that he is my second favorite SE ever released..

Which one's your favorite?

News Credits: 331 · by **chuckdawg1999** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 5:13 pm

Nekoman wrote:
Cyber Bishop wrote:I nabbed a City Strike (Resolute) Snake Eyes and I have to say that he is my second favorite SE ever released..

Which one's your favorite?

Lets all put down our favorite Snake Eyes ever released, to this point of course.

News Credits: 104 · by **Cyber Bishop** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 6:35 pm

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Nekoman wrote:
Cyber Bishop wrote:I nabbed a City Strike (Resolute) Snake Eyes and I have to say that he is my second favorite SE ever released..

Which one's your favorite?

Lets all put down our favorite Snake Eyes ever released, to this point of course.

1) Snake Eyes version 40 (from the box set with Shipwreck, Flit, etc..)
http://www.yojoe.com/action/09/snakeeyes40.shtml

2) City Strike (Resolute) Snake Eyes

3) Snake Eyes version 2
http://www.yojoe.com/action/85/snakeeyes2.shtml

by **SpacerAM2** » Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:46 pm

I know the sting raider is hard to find ,and Toys r us are releasing a repaint of it soon. Any chance we'll see the Cobra Water moccasin in its original colors next year?

by **Nickolai** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 3:50 am

Are there TFAC versions of Grunt and Grand Slam? They're all I need to complete the original 13. I know there's a RoC Grand Slam packaged with a vehicle, but I really would prefer a modern RAH version.

News Credits: 23 · by **1337W422102** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 12:05 pm

Nickolai wrote:Are there TFAC versions of Grunt and Grand Slam? They're all I need to complete the original 13. I know there's a RoC Grand Slam packaged with a vehicle, but I really would prefer a modern RAH version.

25th Grunt was in a TRU 3-pack with Hawk and Duke. http://yojoe.com/action/08/grunt11.shtml
He's not bad good, as his colours make him stand out a bit from the rest of his O13 brothers (and sister), but he still fits with them. The flag on the shoulder, the shade of green, and the brown straps are nice.

As for 1982 Grand Slam, you're outta luck, my friend. What I did was got an extra Flash, removed the weapon and backpack, gave him a different helmet and an M-16, and coloured the brown parts of his costume black for '82 accuracy.

News Credits: 9 · by **Editor** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 5:36 pm

After being completely underwhelmed by the TFCC 2010 figure announcement, I remembered that I need to ask.

Anyone a member of the Joe Club, that is willing to help me out when the exclusive Dr. Venom is released next year? Not really worried about the adventure team 3 3/4 figures and not concerned enough to join the club just save money to get him or get the Big Lob exclusive.

2010: Year of the "What they made him???" exclusives.

News Credits: 23 · by **1337W422102** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 5:39 pm

Wait, hold the phone - they're making a Dr. Venom?! Has this been confirmed? Are there any pictures?

News Credits: 9 · by **Editor** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 6:21 pm

1337W422102 wrote:Wait, hold the phone - they're making a Dr. Venom?! Has this been confirmed? Are there any pictures?

There are but I can find them, I could quickly find this http://generalsjoes.com/2009/08/15/upda ... oundtable/ which does show it was a topic on the roundtable. I'll link if I can find the images from the con.

edit:

http://generalsjoes.com/wp-content/gall ... cf0597.jpg Top right. 25th Dr. Venom.