The Energon Pub

While shopping in TRU I checked their GI Joe section to see what was out and saw some of the Joe/Cobra 5 packs. I wanted to see if they've released the variant ones with the action posses and while the few Joe ones they had were of this variant I discovered that while the Cobra one had the figures in their original poses it had a carded Wave 1 Storm Shadow in place of the original while Storm Shadow. I'm not sure if that was a mistake or someone trying to pull a fast one on TRU but I thought I would share.

I got Wave 2 and 3 of the 25th anniversary line as well as the Cobra Legion 5 pack. THE 5-PACK PLAYS THE MOVIE COBRA THEME IT IS THREE DIFFERENT TYPES OF COOL!!!!! Sorry. I haven't opened them yet but some preliminary thoughts.

The Cobra troopers in the 5 pack as well as the single carded figure features a new gear harness design that features a molded holstered pistol. Unfortunately it isn't removable.

Unless you already knew there is nothing on Zartans' package that tells you he can color change.

Firefly comes with a side arm but no holster for it. It could be hidden from view since it appears that his bandiliero is on wrong.

Not sure what version of Sgt. Stalker I have, ditto for Shipwreck. Speaking of Shipwreck does it make sense to put a holster on the side of the figure that has a molded fist?

More when I start opening them. I'm really hoping they do an accessory pack like in the old days.

Kimmer wrote:

Real One wrote:

Kimmer wrote:amazingly, the local tru finally had some on the pegs. picked up zartan,shipwreck,red ninja, and stalker to complete wave 3. still havent seen a single wave 2 fig. i seriously think wave 2's are skipping pennsylvania all together. anyway, does anyone know which shipwreck is more rare, anchor or shark?

At first it was said that the anchor tattoo and now everyone is having a harder time finding the shark tattoo Shipwreck.

typical. i saw both today and passed on the shark. luckily i hid it so hopefully i can still pick it up. thx for the info.

I visit two TRU's regularly and I've seen nothing more than an opened Wave 1 CC missing his gun and a Wave 1 SS at Target.

I opened Zartan today and must say he rocks, but I've come to find out that there are a few variants for him.

1) On packing note that says he changes color.
2) No package marking for color change (mine).
3) No color change figure.

The figure has the problems with the hips that the earlier 25th anniversary figures did but his hands are molded better to grip his gun; much better. Standard articulation although his head doesn't move well due to his hood. Apparently this is a mix of new and old since this Zartan is wearing a shirt under his armor, I for one never understood while the old Zartan went bare chested. Finally OMG THIS IS FREAKING ZARTAN!!!! I haven't seen a figure of him in over 20 years so this was nice.

On another note since Firefly and Beachhead use the same mold be on the look out for the new hip design. The crotch will look thiner while the but area hugs the legs more. I got lucky and both my Firefly and Beachhead had the new hip. Stalker is the darker green while Shipwreck has the anchor tattoo. I don't think BBTS is selling these as official variants so retail is the only way to get them.

OK guys don't know 100% what's going on but it appears that Firefly, and Beachhead while having a better hip section still have issues when it comes to sitting down. While the crotch is much thinner than on previous releases it's still not perfect. On another note I happened to pick up a Sigma 6 Destro and was wondering what that red blinking light is? I thought it was some theft deterrent but it's still blinking in my home.

Rogue. wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:On another note I happened to pick up a Sigma 6 Destro and was wondering what that red blinking light is? I thought it was some theft deterrent but it's still blinking in my home.

Destro is spying on you...

But I have the sheets pulled up.

Over the weekend I did a little splurging on Ebay Express and scored some Joe items. Duke, Snake-Eyes, Ninja Armor, Zartan, Artic Blast Duke, 12" Hall of Fame Destro, and somebody else. Had I known the Sigma 6 guys were as cool as they are I probably would've gotten them sooner than a lot of the Energon figures. Hate to say it but I haven't bought a TF in awhile and it doesn't look to be improving. Speaking of Sigma 6 does anybody know the deal with Joe Firefly and Cobra Firefly? Was he a spy? Did he turn?

I wanted to start something here where we start listing guys we want to see for the 25th line here's mine in no particular order:

Tomax/Xamot- judging by the Cobra legions box sooner than we think.

Dusty- Popular from the toon.

Wild Bill- Ditto

The pacifist medic who wouldn't touch a gun in the show but whose figure came with one.

Joe who specialized in Jungle warfare. Came with a Australian hat molded to his head.

A Cobra Sgt. Slaughter based on the time he was an Iraqi sympathizer.

Budo- I liked him.

B.A.T.- These were fun.

Heavy Metal- Destro's right hand man BANG!

tigertracks 24 wrote:These are also speculated by a credible source (not me):

Wave 7 (2008 Wave 3)
Duke
COBRA HISS Driver
COBRA Viper
Spirit
Snake-Eyes

Wave 8 (2008 Wave 4)
Snake-Eyes
Roadblock V
COBRA Officer
Baroness
Flint (Tiger Force)

What SE an what Baroness? WHo knows?

Rock N ROll looks really good for the next wave though!

You KNOW that at some point Tomax and Xamot have to be released as well as the other two Dreadnocks.

By the by my 12" Destro came but was missing his face mask. The Ebay seller is letting me keep him with a full refund. I have a complete Destro coming soon.

Rogue. wrote:Dear God, no! No more Snake-Eyes figures! He was cool before he was cool. Way to make a pegwarmer, Hasbro

At least we're getting a few more new figures. I'm just not sure how much longer I'll be sticking with this line. I've already dropped 99% of my Transformers buying. With Indiana Jones toys coming out soon, my spending is going to be spread pretty thin.

We are getting the other two Dreadnoks (Torch and Ripper), in a comic pack next year. It's probably just a matter of time before we get Thrasher, Zandar, Zarana, Zanzibar, Monkeywrench, Road Pig, and Gnawgahyde. I think I still have my brother's Thunder Machine and an Air Skiff...

Well I've had my first GI Joe Casualty in over 15 years the trigger on Beachheads gun broke when I was trying to put the rifle in his left hand. I guess the guns are now made for one hand and one hand only. I don't expect to see ALL the Dreadnoks just Torch and Ripper because they're probably best known to a general audience.

Real One wrote:Just Got some more Joes

Firefly (fixed crotch)
Shipwreck (anchor tattoo)
Zartan (color changin face w/no logo)
Red Ninja x 2

Plus I ordered 2 Firefly's from HTS yesterday.

Is there any way you could post a picture of Firefly's crotch so we can see the difference? Wow, there's something I never thought I would type; anyway there is supposed to be a Zartan that doesn't color change at all, I wonder how we'll be able to tell the difference.

Ahh AOTS I used to watch it when they would run the replay at 8:30, 9 in the morning. If you ever feel stupid watch that show and it will make you feel 100 times smarter; that goes for roughly all of G4's original programing.