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For those that are interested the new round of Q&A is up

General's Joes index
http://www.generalsjoes.com/qanda

Got to love how almost half the sites wasted a question asking when the 7-packs were being released.

Picked up an Arctic HISS today, it's one nice looking tank.

Where at? I got mine online but haven't seen any at retail

A store called Metropolis Comics, It's the company that took over the retail store that used to be "Ages Three and Up"

All I know is that they has 4 cases of the wave, and luckily they still had 2 AHISS left. Well, one now. Payed $29 Canadian. A bit more than MSP, but I'd rather pay that then risk not finding them in regular Canadian retail.

I'll be taking some snaps soon an putting them up either here or in my collection thread.

Editor wrote:A store called Metropolis Comics, It's the company that took over the retail store that used to be "Ages Three and Up"

All I know is that they has 4 cases of the wave, and luckily they still had 2 AHISS left. Well, one now. Payed $29 Canadian. A bit more than MSP, but I'd rather pay that then risk not finding them in regular Canadian retail.

I'll be taking some snaps soon an putting them up either here or in my collection thread.

And you got your HISS # labels so you can customize HISS numbers now!

I read through all the questions because the tank had all the questions posted. What sort of annoys me, is that they seem to want to have everything movie related for all of the near future, but with 80's influences, but not 80's designs (like the 25th). So they mentioned they would release some troop builder packs, but they would be movie-related. Hopefully it is not a set of the Turtle troopers.

At least they did mention that Resolute would be coming to DVD, and that there was a set of Resolute figures that they were looking to creat (maybe another DVD 5 pack)?

Also, apparently stores like Big Lots, Tuesday Mornings, and other discounters may have that elusive 'Best of' DVD set that so many of us want to find. At least that is the conclusion that HASBRO drew based on information they received, big stores moving on to movie product, and discount stores buying up old stock of items. So check those type of places if you are still looking for that set!

Well at Target yesterday I asked about the Mars set and got the usual "ain't on the shelf not there response." I did get Sgt. Stone and after reading his bio now call him cannon fodder. I also got reflective suit Duke since I need at least one Duke and this one didn't have the flavor saver. What he did have was the strangest gun I have ever seen. Anyone notice that when the bio lists a preferred weapon the figure usually doesn't come with it. Oddly Sgt. Stone came with a floor mounted rocket launcher that had a grip as well. Perhaps it can be mounted onto a vehicle as well?

tigertracks 24 wrote:

Editor wrote:A store called Metropolis Comics, It's the company that took over the retail store that used to be "Ages Three and Up"

All I know is that they has 4 cases of the wave, and luckily they still had 2 AHISS left. Well, one now. Payed $29 Canadian. A bit more than MSP, but I'd rather pay that then risk not finding them in regular Canadian retail.

I'll be taking some snaps soon an putting them up either here or in my collection thread.

And you got your HISS # labels so you can customize HISS numbers now!

I read through all the questions because the tank had all the questions posted. What sort of annoys me, is that they seem to want to have everything movie related for all of the near future, but with 80's influences, but not 80's designs (like the 25th). So they mentioned they would release some troop builder packs, but they would be movie-related. Hopefully it is not a set of the Turtle troopers.

At least they did mention that Resolute would be coming to DVD, and that there was a set of Resolute figures that they were looking to creat (maybe another DVD 5 pack)?

Also, apparently stores like Big Lots, Tuesday Mornings, and other discounters may have that elusive 'Best of' DVD set that so many of us want to find. At least that is the conclusion that HASBRO drew based on information they received, big stores moving on to movie product, and discount stores buying up old stock of items. So check those type of places if you are still looking for that set!

Turtle set? Maybe it's those resolute figures we saw right before the movie wave hit. Hasbro had said that down the line those figures would be blended in with the later movie waves.

Cant wait to get my grubby hands on GIJOE season 1.1. Ive noticed lately that stores that sell used dvds have dropped the price of the old GIJOE and TF dvd sets. Would LOVE to stumble upon GIJOe the movie havent yet. Wonder if they will break it up in a 4 parter on a future dvd set.

I'm can't wait to get ahold of the ice-dagger that vehicle looks sweet. I know tigertracks got one I've been waiting for him to open it and tell us what he thinks. I know tigertracks has most likely been busy putting together the flagg, I know that what I would have been doing. I own both versions of duke that are out right now, I just call them pre g.i. joe duke and post g.i. joe duke.

Coughler wrote:Cant wait to get my grubby hands on GIJOE season 1.1. Ive noticed lately that stores that sell used dvds have dropped the price of the old GIJOE and TF dvd sets. Would LOVE to stumble upon GIJOe the movie havent yet. Wonder if they will break it up in a 4 parter on a future dvd set.

If you find some sites post a link. I'd buy the Rhino sets for the interviews.

Chuckdawg the first flying vehicle for the g.i. joe's is just a repaint of the firebat with some extra stuff add don't know what it is, but I wouldn't get to excited if you all ready own any of the other version of the firebat.

shortround wrote:Chuckdawg the first flying vehicle for the g.i. joe's is just a repaint of the firebat with some extra stuff add don't know what it is, but I wouldn't get to excited if you all ready own any of the other version of the firebat.

Ill probably pick it up if it looks good. For 25 years we wanted the Firebat now we'll be OD on it. How many of the vehicles that we're getting are even in the movie besides the hummer?

two bits.

TRU exclusives

That is a nifty Firefly, But i love the idea posted below about swapping a duke head on him to make Blackout.

Sweetness
Even thou I don't want to pick up Joes, as i'm trying to build a cobra force only, I think I'll be grabbing this Scarlett.

Who is blackout and why would swaping heads make it look like blackout.

Blackout was released in 2003 and was used in the Devil's Due comics.

basic idea:
Thomas G. Stall was always overshadowed by his younger siblings, but like them entered into the military. All three excelled and had the chance to join GI Joe. His brother became Barrel Roll, his sister Bombstrike, however he broke down during a mission resulting in his arrest. While waiting for trail the facility was attacked by Cobra to retrieve their operatives. He escaped with them and joined Cobra as an agent for Cobra Commander under the code-name Blackout.

The Resolute Duke head sculpt is similar to Blackout comic appearance.

I finally bought some movie figures besides Firefly at true today, and I've got to say I'm impressed. I bought Zartan, Cobra Commander, and two Viper Commandos.

I really liked the Vipers, their gear they had was amazing. The pistol holster they have even fits the regular 25th Vipers nicely. My only problem was the big ugly rifle they have, but they can hold normal Viper rifles PERFECTLY! I even had one posed with the scope to his eye as if he were aiming...

The functioning backpack they have is also pretty cool. I had one climbing my table when I opened him.

I really like these though, I'll be buying more than the two I have right now, that's for sure. Zartan and Cobra Commander were pretty good too.

I can't wait to get my cobra commander and desert ambush scarlet next week at some point when my friend gets back form las vegas. The only figures left on my list for the moment are the ice viper, helix, p.i.t.t. commando.

shortround wrote:I'm can't wait to get ahold of the ice-dagger that vehicle looks sweet. I know tigertracks got one I've been waiting for him to open it and tell us what he thinks. I know tigertracks has most likely been busy putting together the flagg, I know that what I would have been doing. I own both versions of duke that are out right now, I just call them pre g.i. joe duke and post g.i. joe duke.

Sorry Shortround, I had the 'other version' which I believe they called the ICE SABRE, so I was not particularly excited about this vehicle because it is basically the same thing in new colors, I believe, with a cool new driver included. It is a fun vehicle, with a storage compartment in the back where I am storing a few related weapons that are not being used (rock climbing gear). Like I said, I really enjoy the driver more than the vehicle, but the vehicle is nice.

Sure it is pretty cool, but I am still a classic Snowcat fan more. But it's a pretty worthy purchase.

Editor wrote:
TRU exclusives

That is a nifty Firefly, But i love the idea posted below about swapping a duke head on him to make Blackout.

Nope, Firefly should stay Firefly...

I have not posted anything about the FLAGG because I am trying to arrange my toy room with it in there now. It takes up tons of room, and thus, has basically blown up the orderliness of my room. Eventually, I'll get some pics up, but it is all together.

tigertracks 24 wrote:

shortround wrote:I'm can't wait to get ahold of the ice-dagger that vehicle looks sweet. I know tigertracks got one I've been waiting for him to open it and tell us what he thinks. I know tigertracks has most likely been busy putting together the flagg, I know that what I would have been doing. I own both versions of duke that are out right now, I just call them pre g.i. joe duke and post g.i. joe duke.

Sorry Shortround, I had the 'other version' which I believe they called the ICE SABRE, so I was not particularly excited about this vehicle because it is basically the same thing in new colors, I believe, with a cool new driver included. It is a fun vehicle, with a storage compartment in the back where I am storing a few related weapons that are not being used (rock climbing gear). Like I said, I really enjoy the driver more than the vehicle, but the vehicle is nice.

Sure it is pretty cool, but I am still a classic Snowcat fan more. But it's a pretty worthy purchase.

Editor wrote:
TRU exclusives

That is a nifty Firefly, But i love the idea posted below about swapping a duke head on him to make Blackout.

Nope, Firefly should stay Firefly...

I have not posted anything about the FLAGG because I am trying to arrange my toy room with it in there now. It takes up tons of room, and thus, has basically blown up the orderliness of my room. Eventually, I'll get some pics up, but it is all together.

Dude what about the electronics? I thought we were going to combine our talents as a group thing. It's cool though I understand. (picture me walking away with the gentle piano music from Incredible Hulk playing in the background.)

A reissue of the snowcat will be coming along with a reissue of the rhino. I'm not sure which store will have the exclusive on the snowcat or what it will be called. I know the rhino is a target exclusive can't wait to get that I just wonder how the helicopter fits into the tank. My next purchase is the night raven which around here you can't walk three feet without tripping over a whole pile of those. The complete foot locker box-set of g.i. joe including the movie should be out sometime in august at best buy, amazon, and even target.

I received my BBTS Assault and defense of Cobra Island sets today and man are they sweet.
So far my fav figs are Mindbender and Chuckles.

How's the Alley and Range Vipers?

Nekoman wrote:How's the Alley and Range Vipers?

How is the strato viper?

Yeah how are the vipers in the set. I know I'm going to love dr. Mindbender and chuckles. I plan ask for set for my birthday.

For anyone looking to get the complete g.i. joe box set here is a link to website were you can order it: http://www.GIJoeCollectorsSet.com/