dollar store joes already on ebay not my auction

[Fire_Fly]

GI JOE DOLLAR STORE EXCLUSIVE FREE SHIP RARE OFFICER VARIANT ONHAND SET OF 6 (00653569756255) | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/GI-JOE-DOLLAR-STORE-EXCLUSIVE-FREE-SHIP-RARE-OFFICER-VARIANT-ONHAND-SET-OF-6-/180868031915?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2a1c9325ab)

[Hot~Rod~Cowboy]

This is a good sign but not 90 plus shipping sign

[shortysben]

Oh man...whos gonna be the sucker that pays 100$ more than these are worth...

[gruppenfuhrer88]

Huh. very interesting.....wonder what they'll go for?

[WildWill]

Yeah I'm not thinking these are going to be real hard to find.

[Hot~Rod~Cowboy]

Oh man...whos gonna be the sucker that pays 100$ more than these are worth...

Bro did not know you were here its.me Richardc

[DKV]

Yes free shipping!!!!

[Superjoe74]

Shipping from Manila- uhg, when will they hit the US?

[Odinsdad]

Yeah I'm not thinking these are going to be real hard to find.

THEN WHO WAS VARIANT

Are the FIRST ones we saw the variants and these newest posted (green shipwreck/orange creamsicle SS/blue officer) the regular line?

If my reading hasn't been thorough I apologize in advance dudes.

[Jinx723]

GI JOE DOLLAR STORE EXCLUSIVE FREE SHIP RARE OFFICER VARIANT ONHAND SET OF 6 (00653569756255) | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/GI-JOE-DOLLAR-STORE-EXCLUSIVE-FREE-SHIP-RARE-OFFICER-VARIANT-ONHAND-SET-OF-6-/180868031915?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2a1c9325ab)

Son of a bitch!

Yeah I'm not thinking these are going to be real hard to find.

We don't even know exactly which "discount" stores are going to carry these. I can't be at stores when they open because I have a job. SoCal is the worst place to be a collector with all the scalpers and hoarders aka collectors. I just want to order these online and have them show up at my door. Instead of wasting gas driving around to come home empty handed. Pissed no e-tailers have preorders yet.

[clevelandhags]

Hoping these are 5 bucks at family dollar.

[Odinsdad]

I hope they're $4!

[GI Guppy the third]

That's funny. Pay that much for shipping and you'll only get them about 2 months after they show up in the US.

[CrimsonGuard101]

ok thats 2 auctions now lol...we need more found...i hope these dont end up like the chase POC CC....

[WVMojo]

$122 already...come on DG get a case or two in tomorrow so I can scalp the shit out of $5 figs.

[CrimsonGuard101]

$122 already...come on DG get a case or two in tomorrow so I can scalp the shit out of $5 figs.

thinking they will be more inline with the MU figs/WWE figs around $6-$8...

[RolandofGilead]

All this means to me is that they're coming.

[blackbarn]

Funny how scalpers make many, many times more on figures than the company that creates the them. Hasbro loves leaving money sitting on the table, apparently. That's usually considered poor business strategy. We live in an age of buying stuff online... anyone who wants these should be able to order them at normal price.

[Techno Viper]

This will be one of the few times that its good to live in a hillbilly backwoods town. Both Dollar General and Family Dollar are within a mile of my house and very little if any collector competition.

[Hot~Rod~Cowboy]

Coming from manila I figure anywhere between two to four weeks they will hit here. State side close to The release date of the retaliation figs thats my geuss

[WVMojo]

This will be one of the few times that its good to live in a hillbilly backwoods town. Both Dollar General and Family Dollar are within a mile of my house and very little if any collector competition.

No shit man...in WV the Dollar Stores like that are on every corner next to Sheetz and 7-11 (for the liquor).

[Clobbertron]

We should all bid one dollar at the same time to see how high the price goes and whoever wins the auction just flakes out and doesn't pay.

[Super Beast]

"Dollar store exclusive...for $122"

What is wrong with this auction?

[Falcone]

$122

What "recession"?

[Dawg99]

yes high bidder

















































kidding

[CrimsonGuard101]

$122

What "recession"?

Justin Bieber needs to complete his collection of 13,500 dukes

[Falcone]

Justin Bieber needs to complete his collection of 13,500 dukes

That makes sense then.

[Indiana Joe]

Time left: 4d 01h (Apr 28, 201200:09:19 PDT)
Current bid: US $122.50
[ 4 bids ]

[GI Guppy the third]

This is going to be great. I live in the dollar store capital of the world and I don't give a rat's ass about these figs. We can't get anything in Michigan any other time but these are probably going to be all over the place around here.

[brock Samson]

The seller is a member here. I recognize that name.

Why morons bid up and overpay for items that will be in retail soon boggles the mind. No wonder so many people are in debt.

[Falcone]

This is going to be great. I live in the dollar store capital of the world and I don't give a rat's ass about these figs. We can't get anything in Michigan any other time but these are probably going to be all over the place around here.

I've got 11 Dollar Generals and Family Dollars within 20 miles of me, and I live in the middle of nowhere. I shouldn't have a hard time finding what I want.

[Blaster'spunchingbagg]

Son of a bitch!



We don't even know exactly which "discount" stores are going to carry these. I can't be at stores when they open because I have a job. SoCal is the worst place to be a collector with all the scalpers and hoarders aka collectors. I just want to order these online and have them show up at my door. Instead of wasting gas driving around to come home empty handed. Pissed no e-tailers have preorders yet.


If I find them man at the local discount stores the set is yours for cost, I don't give a rats ass about variants. Oh should say, I'm socal too, I agree about the scalpers and hoarders, however, our stores if you haven't noticed have been very dry on any kind of good product as of late.

[brock Samson]

Funny how scalpers make many, many times more on figures than the company that creates the them. Hasbro loves leaving money sitting on the table, apparently. That's usually considered poor business strategy. We live in an age of buying stuff online... anyone who wants these should be able to order them at normal price.

No, morons bid up or overpay for items that are hitting stores soon. These are selling before the official release date from Hasbro. Sellers are just putting the items for sale, the buying public does the rest.

[judeon0930]

cool fighter plane!!!.

[Kiddcade]

what's all this hoo-ha about these figures only having been produced as exclusives for a very limited event only in the Phillipines?

[Indiana Joe]

Time left: 3d 02h (Apr 28, 201200:09:19 PDT)
Current bid: US $137.60
[ 9 bids ]

[SkullBuster]

what's all this hoo-ha about these figures only having been produced as exclusives for a very limited event only in the Phillipines?

Exactly. Do we even know if/where these will be sold. I'm not holding my breath. My guess is Ross or Big Lots...if anywhere. Or maybe HTS.

[MJjoe4life]

THEN WHO WAS VARIANT

Are the FIRST ones we saw the variants and these newest posted (green shipwreck/orange creamsicle SS/blue officer) the regular line?

If my reading hasn't been thorough I apologize in advance dudes.

No i believe the first set we saw are the originals, the person selling them is trying to say the cobra officer is a variant b/c he has a symbol on his helmet and the picture on the back doesnt. But we dont know for sure.

[rip_cord]

Can't wait to find these at my local dollar store!

[MJjoe4life]

what's all this hoo-ha about these figures only having been produced as exclusives for a very limited event only in the Phillipines?

I think the description the ebay listing says this, possibly to boost bidding. It has been said on here in other threads that a reliable source has said they are going to show up at the dollar general/family dollar type of store.

[C.I.A.D.]

Here's what we know so far:

These will be released at Family Dollar/Dollar General stores, following Hasbro's format (ie - Transformers, Marvel Universe). The figures will be $6 (or so that's what we've been told).

The first ones we saw - Ninja Force SS, Paintball SE, etc, are the first wave. The repaints are the second wave. If some of you can recall, its basically the same thing we saw with VvsV single carded figures years ago.

Since they are in Manila now, I'd say it's a good bet to start checking DG/FD stores somewhere around May.

[FLATLINE]

Since I live in SoCal and don't have any DG/DFs where could they be found for me?

[sharky]

No, morons bid up or overpay for items that are hitting stores soon. These are selling before the official release date from Hasbro. Sellers are just putting the items for sale, the buying public does the rest.

Starting price was $89.99, but I agree there's one born every minute. Why anyone would even bid on this is beyond my comprehension.

[C.I.A.D.]

Since I live in SoCal and don't have any DG/DFs where could they be found for me?

That, my friend, would be tough to say. I'm not familiar with the discount style stores in the SoCal area (other than ROSS, lol). Do you by chance have any "Dollar Store" chains in your area? Something with at least 10 stores. I'd say to check there.

As DESTRO and I have realized for ourselves, you can find Joes in the most obscure places (like discount clothing stores such as ROSS and Bealls Outlet). Definitely check out any discount retailer in your area. Good luck!

[Lody]

Calm down people-we will have them soon enough

[Indiana Joe]

Time left: 2d 12h (Apr 28, 201200:09:19 PDT)
Current bid: US $145.10
[ 11 bids ]

[Darth_Risar]

Family Dollar has gotten some pretty cool stuff in the past. And reaching way back I remember when I was about 10 or so and they had the diecast Shogun Warriors and the vinyl Godzilla stuff. So it's nice to see something like this show up.

[orezona]

That, my friend, would be tough to say. I'm not familiar with the discount style stores in the SoCal area (other than ROSS, lol). Do you by chance have any "Dollar Store" chains in your area? Something with at least 10 stores. I'd say to check there.

As DESTRO and I have realized for ourselves, you can find Joes in the most obscure places (like discount clothing stores such as ROSS and Bealls Outlet). Definitely check out any discount retailer in your area. Good luck!

Don't forget grocery store chains like Kroger, Fred Meyers, Frys, etc. (ironically those are all Kroger owned/operated these days).

And then there's... the dreaded corner pharmacy chains (Walgreens, CVS, etc.) that will jack the prices but still be a possible spot to hunt.

I'll be very curious to see if the grocery stores pick up on this. I couldn't find barely anything from waves 3 & 4 of the 30th line in WalMart/TRU/Target but they were all over here in AZ at Frys. A few dollars lower in price-point than the big box stores, at that!

Should be an interesting Summer for retail Joe hunting...

[Xenos]

Since I live in SoCal and don't have any DG/DFs where could they be found for me?

Big Lots and TJ Maxx had the VvV discount store exclusives, so that's where I plan on checking. There is no Dollar General in California.

Also, it looks like there are some Family Dollar's in SoCal, and I've seen some people mention that as a possibility.

[rnstrait]

So when and where was the official announcement from Hasbro saying these would be discount store exclusives ? Does anyone even have proof that we will be getting these ?

[Barefoot Jedi]

Freds also got a lot of the Not 25th accessory-less Velour Versus Denim recards. Perhaps they'll get these as well.

And sell them for $13 like the Captain America and Thor movie pegwarmers. :/

[Shipshape1983]

You think they'll hit Five Below?

[djdmac24]

@ Barefoot Jedi...I freeking love your sig. How the hell did you come up with that? Like what came to your mind and said hmmm...I think I want SWV on my sig and I want them to be holding Voltars? Hahaha...so random, I love it.

Back on topic, Im in SoCal, and I have a Dollar Tree across the street from me. Are they part of these "Dollar Stores" that are supposedly gonna be carrying these Joes?

[Gyre-Viper]

@ Barefoot Jedi...I freeking love your sig. How the hell did you come up with that? Like what came to your mind and said hmmm...I think I want SWV on my sig and I want them to be holding Voltars? Hahaha...so random, I love it.

Back on topic, Im in SoCal, and I have a Dollar Tree across the street from me. Are they part of these "Dollar Stores" that are supposedly gonna be carrying these Joes?

Hahah itz inspired isn't it. If you knew the conversation that lead up to that you wouldn't believe it. Needless to say BFJ won that conversation with that sig.

[Cobra80]

Here is my "Dollar Store" GI JOE Toy Run Since Monday:

(14) Dollar General Stores: ZERO 3 3/4 inch Joes. HUNDREDS of Combat Hero single packs

(9) Family Dollar: ZERO 3 3/4 Joes. I spoke to the store manager at each Family Dollar and was told at all 9 that they DO NOT and WILL NOT carry GI Joe at Family Dollar. I asked why are they so matter a fact about NOT carrying GI JOE. Each store manager just replied back We Will NEVER carry GI Joe toys.

So for at least these 9 Family Dollar stores by me have an ANTI GI Joe policy. Not sure for the rest of FD stores across the US.

[CobraCrimson]

Here is my "Dollar Store" GI JOE Toy Run Since Monday:

(14) Dollar General Stores: ZERO 3 3/4 inch Joes. HUNDREDS of Combat Hero single packs

(9) Family Dollar: ZERO 3 3/4 Joes. I spoke to the store manager at each Family Dollar and was told at all 9 that they DO NOT and WILL NOT carry GI Joe at Family Dollar. I asked why are they so matter a fact about NOT carrying GI JOE. Each store manager just replied back We Will NEVER carry GI Joe toys.

So for at least these 9 Family Dollar stores by me have an ANTI GI Joe policy. Not sure for the rest of FD stores across the US.

All of the Family Dollar stores here had a bunch of the 25th carded figures back in....2009 I think it was? I scored tons of BATs during that brief month or so they had them in stock. Funny thing is they completely sold out of those 25th Joes in a month or less, every one of them even the Barbeques & Battle Armor Cobra Commanders!

[Jay West]

Back on topic, Im in SoCal, and I have a Dollar Tree across the street from me. Are they part of these "Dollar Stores" that are supposedly gonna be carrying these Joes?


Unless they have recently changed, Dollar Tree is different in that everything in store actually cost $1. So the Joes wouldn't show up there. The only national toyline I've seen in a Dollar Tree is the Prince of Persia line after it had hit every discount store in the country! So not likely to find Joes there.

[Jacklefttown]

Maybe they will show up at Big Lots?

[cobracobra]

I have noticed that Big Lots carry allot of the weirder Hasbro product.

[MJjoe4life]

Here is my "Dollar Store" GI JOE Toy Run Since Monday:

(14) Dollar General Stores: ZERO 3 3/4 inch Joes. HUNDREDS of Combat Hero single packs

(9) Family Dollar: ZERO 3 3/4 Joes. I spoke to the store manager at each Family Dollar and was told at all 9 that they DO NOT and WILL NOT carry GI Joe at Family Dollar. I asked why are they so matter a fact about NOT carrying GI JOE. Each store manager just replied back We Will NEVER carry GI Joe toys.

So for at least these 9 Family Dollar stores by me have an ANTI GI Joe policy. Not sure for the rest of FD stores across the US.

Just remember that at Dollar General and Family Dollar the store managers have no idea what comes on the trucks when shipments come in. I bet half of them have no idea what GIJoe figures are. There were some in my area that i had called to ask (back when the 25th Anniversary figures were there) if they had some in stock, they told me no. So i went the next day just to check and of course there were a bunch of the 25th figures hanging there. So asking the store managers @ Family Dollar and Dollar General is like asking a blind man if he can see something.

[Knight-Owl]

I'm looking forward to finding some of these in the Wild. I really hope Dollar General stores get these in. There are a few around here, so here's to hoping.

I still can't believe how much more excited I am for these figures than the Retaliation figures.

[Jacklefttown]

I still can't believe how much more excited I am for these figures than the Retaliation figures.

Man, you said it, right there. How sad is it that these figures are way more anticipated than an entire movie line of product!

I am army building that Dollar store Cobra Trooper and Greenshirt like crazy!

[Iok]

I'm sure when they hit they'll show up on BBTS, too - they had a load of the ''Ross exclusive'' vehicles for a while. Granted, they were going for $30+ a pop, but still...

[galactron22]

It's up to $147.60...what a bunch of suckers, and the biggest one will be the one who ends up paying the ridiculous price for this auction.

[Night_Force_GI_EDDO]

I want them too, but I'm not going online for them. I'm not gonna get price gouged. $147 is ridiculous for those figures. Why not just wait a while?

[rip_cord]

Yeah, I never got paying ridiculous prices to be the first to have something???

[jgasbo1]

I'm looking forward to finding some of these in the Wild. I really hope Dollar General stores get these in. There are a few around here, so here's to hoping.

I still can't believe how much more excited I am for these figures than the Retaliation figures.

I agree!

[sharky]

I have noticed that Big Lots carry allot of the weirder Hasbro product.
Perhaps you are right. They do carry special single packs of Transformers Robot Heroes and GI Joe Combat Heroes that weren't sold at regular retail. Ditto for Family Dollar. This kind of special packaging is right up their alley IMO. Those 2 stores would be my guess if anyone were to get them.

[Lody]

It's up to $147.60...what a bunch of suckers, and the biggest one will be the one who ends up paying the ridiculous price for this auction.

They aren't even that great of a set!

[Lody]

Yeah, I never got paying ridiculous prices to be the first to have something???

That's all it is

That and the hope that they won't hit mass retail or discount stores and they will have one of only a handful of sets

[sharky]

I agree!
I think I like this card art better than the Retaliation figures.

[wyojoe]

Already at $147.60... jez, what the hell do these people do for a living and how can I get hired on?! I'd love to be able to wast money on figs just to have them a month earlier then everyone else, but I can't seem to get my kids to switch to an all bread and water diet (selfish little buggers).
Man I wish I would have bought that wife from China now, I could have had direct connections to the goods! :)

[daiflu]

Expect to see some more ebay listings for these soon. They are running another promotional event this weekend in Manila.

[rnstrait]

I wonder if we will ever see these here in the US. Hasbro at no time has ever announced that they were going to put these out

[Iok]

I wonder if we will ever see these here in the US. Hasbro at no time has ever announced that they were going to put these out

They didn't announce the Marvel Universe/Family Dollar variants either IIRC.

[CobraScream]

They didn't announce the Marvel Universe/Family Dollar variants either IIRC.

Or Transformers Generations Legends either!

[brock Samson]

They are low cost figures intended for release at dollar stores. Hasbro doesn't need to make press releases for this kind of thing. If everyone could use some patience, they'll find these for a few dollars a piece within a few weeks. I still don't know why people pay such a premium rather than waiting. You can buy more Joes for the same amount of money and support the brand at retail. Instead, they support skimmers to have it first. I guess if reviewing figures on a site will generate traffic revenue, it could be worth it. Otherwise I call those buyers morons.

[jestermon]

They said they never went into production at all for some of those Ross figures.

Counting on the company for dates is a leap of faith more than reality.

It's almost like I need to get the 2 Ninja Force versions even though I don't really want them they are drawing me in.

[Odinsdad]

I call those buyers morons.

I call them free men.

If I were a millionaire, I'd do the same kind of shit.

[Poopandscoop]

Brock Sampson. You seem to just jump around from thread to thread bashing gi Joe collectors who like to buy on eBay. Some of us make enough money that we don't care how much we pay if we want something now. That doesn't make you a moron. We are all Joe collectors on the same team. Take your bitter opinions somewhere else please.

[Poopandscoop]

As I mentioned before, I have the whole retaliation line now and averaged 12$ a figure. Did I mention that I have them now. Right now, on my shelf, now, didn't go broke. Today, looking at me now, not may end. Don't have to look for them..no driving around, wondering.

[Poopandscoop]

Not sure that makes me the moron.

[gruppenfuhrer88]

I call them free men.

If I were a millionaire, I'd do the same kind of shit.

Amen to that!

Can't wait to find these, I love being impatient!

[Poopandscoop]

Jor trooper 9.99 plus 3.50 to ship...moron?

[Poopandscoop]

Red ninja 9.99 plus 3.50 to ship. Moron?

[Poopandscoop]

Poop

[Odinsdad]

He's atalking about paying 24.50 per dollar store figure being moronic on the ebay deal.

That's a tad different than 13.50 per higher quality figure indeed but still...

To call a free man with free will a moron for spending more than one would be willing to personally is "figure player hating" for sure.

[starbuck]

They are low cost figures intended for release at dollar stores.

intended does not mean they will arrive

If everyone could use some patience, they'll find these for a few dollars a piece within a few weeks.

or they will never see them, like most of us never saw PoC waves 4, 5 and 6

I still don't know why people pay such a premium rather than waiting.

Because if they don't show up, the prices will skyrocket.

You can buy more Joes for the same amount of money and support the brand at retail.

spending the extra money gives them the security that they will have these figures. Most folks that bid on this auction will still buy plenty at retail.


Instead, they support skimmers to have it first.

Price skimming is a strategy used by marketers to maximize profit through a series of price changes. I hardly think Hasbro is involved in this initial price point.

Otherwise I call those buyers morons.

Only time will tell.

[Mermaniel]

Me wantz them toyz now.

[Gideon75]

Some of us make enough money that we don't care how much we pay if we want something now.

What a stupid comment... Most successful people that make a lot of money and stay successful don't blow their money. They will wait and buy something at expected retail prices. Those that do blow their money won't be successful long. People can do what they want with their money, more power to them, but to Brock and myself to spend $25 a piece + shipping on figures that will probably be around $5 or $6 a piece is ridiculous.

[Odinsdad]

He said "some of us".

Your opinion is cool but in mine it's wrong.

[SonOfMindbender]

Jor trooper 9.99 plus 3.50 to ship...moron?

Your fascination with fecal matter aside...Who on this board is really in a position to comment on what others spend on Joes? I purchased the later waves of POC online and Yes, I paid more, yes I paid shipping, but...I have them with the troop-builds I wanted. There are people on this board that have yet to see a Lowlight, Rock Viper, or Jungle Bat in person. Need I mention Alpine or the unfortunate, unfinished, Mass Devices in peoples collections? People want, what they want. Sometimes waiting retail and low prices isn't what they want.

[Gideon75]

He said "some of us".

Your opinion is cool but in mine it's wrong.

Oh believe me, I caught "some of us." Again, stupid comment to brag that you have money to pay 4x the amount these will most likely cost at retail. If you want to do it, go for it, we have the liberty to do what we want with our money. However, that doesn't mean I think it is smart.

[sbartek1974]

$155.00 or more for 6 Dollar Store figures??? Why not wait? There are tons and tons of Dollar Stores in one small city alone. Jeez I have over a dozen of those stores within a 15 mile radius of my house. So I really doubt these will be hard to find. Therefore I can't imagine spending that amount on those figures.

[EduardimusPrime]

Hope these make it to US Retail. Wouldn't mind owning a set.

[gruppenfuhrer88]

I love the passion us Joe collectors have, glad to be a part of it.

Been checking my local dollar stores, nothing yet.....

[Odinsdad]

that doesn't mean I think it is smart.

Why does what you think is smart matter?

Just sharing a subjective opinion?

Cool.

[orezona]

Poop

Oh Mr. Pawn, you so funnah!

[jestermon]

Ya, had to buy my rock viper off line got a deal for $8 shipped, never saw them in stores.

[gruppenfuhrer88]

Ya, had to buy my rock viper off line got a deal for $8 shipped, never saw them in stores.

Nice!!! Lucky dog you.....

[Gideon75]

Why does what you think is smart matter?

Because I'm the authority on what is smart. I'm the Smart Czar.

[/QUOTE]Just sharing a subjective opinion?[/QUOTE]

No, Odi, it was not subjective, it was based on objectiveness. Spending 4x more than figures that will most likely be easily found (just need to wait a little while to find out) does not equal smart. Paying a couple dollars more than what they will be at retail and not spending gas driving to get them = smart.

[CrimsonGuard101]

=Gideon75;3562997]Because I'm the authority on what is smart. I'm the Smart Czar.Just sharing a subjective opinion?

No, Odi, it was not subjective, it was based on objectiveness. Spending 4x more than figures that will most likely be easily found (just need to wait a little while to find out) does not equal smart. Paying a couple dollars more than what they will be at retail and not spending gas driving to get them = smart.

I think you have made your point. I really hate when other people have to act all SMRT and bother other people when it is none of thier binzess WHAT I DO with my money! I am not huritng you I am not stoping you and I am not infringing on yoru perosnal liberties as a human so why do you care so much what I or others do with our money?

AMIRITE! Can I get a hell yeah witness?

[Gideon75]

I think you have made your point. I really hate when other people have to act all SMRT and bother other people when it is none of thier binzess WHAT I DO with my money! I am not huritng you I am not stoping you and I am not infringing on yoru perosnal liberties as a human so why do you care so much what I or others do with our money?

AMIRITE! Can I get a hell yeah witness?

I do care what you do with your money. In fact, how dare you have money to spend on things like this! You should be giving all of your excess money to Kenyans.

[oliverbox]

Does anyone have any idea as to in which "Dollar Stores" these figures will be sold? Fred's? Dollar General? Which stores will be participating?

[Gideon75]

Does anyone have any idea as to in which "Dollar Stores" these figures will be sold? Fred's? Dollar General? Which stores will be participating?

The rumors have been Big Lots and Dollar General. Supposedly this comes from poster: General Hawk.

[Poopandscoop]

Everyone is guessing and there doesn't appear to be any facts. The rumor pool says Family and Dollar.

[CrimsonGuard101]

Does anyone have any idea as to in which "Dollar Stores" these figures will be sold? Fred's? Dollar General? Which stores will be participating?

Ross, TJ MAxx, Marshalls. Stien Mart, Tuesday Monring, Big Lots, Bealles, HEB, Kroger, Alberston's Safeway, Dollar General Family Dollar, Ace Hardware, Best, Service Merchandise and maybe Sears Robuk and Co.

[Poopandscoop]

I have seen the cheap marvel universe figures with a generic card show up at family dollar.

[Poopandscoop]

If the figure quality is the same as these I think everyone will be a little let down.

[Odinsdad]

They're not as nicely painted or accessorized as POC for sure.

I think everyone's prepared for that at least.

[Poopandscoop]

I love the POC line. It's my favorite

[Poopandscoop]

Love poc. Got my first shock trooper this week. Almost a perfect figure

[Odinsdad]

Me too. POC/30th got me more into Joes than SW.

[rip_cord]

Love poc. Got my first shock trooper this week. Almost a perfect figure

If it weren't for that giraffe neck...

[Poopandscoop]

I guess I don't notice the neck with the helmut and gas mask on.

[Dem_Yoe'z!]

People pay a premium for such figures because they sometimes get cancelled or changed before being released. It is a gamble though; if the figures hit retail unchanged your prerelease figure goes to the same price as those, but major changes/cancellations can make the figure worth many times the premium price.

I suspect the price on these will go down eventually even if they never make it to the US because there were a lot of them released in the Phillipenes. However also for that reason, I suspect these will hit retail at some point in the very new future (these are fully-packaged production figures here, not test shots or prototypes). I'm curious to know when the variant wave shows up though..

[fireflyguy]

I hope these show up at Family Dollar because there is one right down the street from where I work -- easy to stop by on my way home!

[Odinsdad]

Me too - although my nearby one is Dollar General.

The neighborhood it's in makes me think the Joes won't empty out so fast.

[Ruin]

I love the POC line. It's my favorite

Oh, me too

:)

[Poopandscoop]

The POC snake eyes Ninja Commando figure will be hard to top

[Poopandscoop]

I do really really like the new retaliation ss. Much nicer than it looked in pics

[DaveViper]

Im going to win by not bidding on that auction.
Ouch way to much! Hope I see them here got about 20 something family dollars and dollar generals in my area. Good luck to us.

[fireflyguy]

I just did a search and it appears there are no Dollar Generals in my area. never thought I might care!

[DaveViper]

I just did a search and it appears there are no Dollar Generals in my area. never thought I might care!

If they actually show up at a Dollar General in my area I would be happy to send you some. And im sure other tankers would help you out too. I just can't promise what we don't have yet.

[MJjoe4life]

I do really really like the new retaliation ss. Much nicer than it looked in pics

I thought this thread was about the dollar store joes.....

[KingStalin]

They are building a brand new Family Dollar in my area not far form m, so I hope these are there when the store opens in a month or so.

Kind of confused why they are building a stand alone dollar store next to a Burger King and in front of a Home Depot but hey, at least stores are being built again.

[CrimsonGuard101]

They are building a brand new Family Dollar in my area not far form m, so I hope these are there when the store opens in a month or so.

Kind of confused why they are building a stand alone dollar store next to a Burger King and in front of a Home Depot but hey, at least stores are being built again.

Thats an easy mashup...Home depot = wood and power tools + Burger King = fat adding heart killing food + Family Dollar low end cheap goods you can get then walmart Walmart = Win for those peeps in town

[fireflyguy]

If they actually show up at a Dollar General in my area I would be happy to send you some. And im sure other tankers would help you out too. I just can't promise what we don't have yet.

Well I appreciate it. But yeah,I know it's still up in the air. It's funny because the place I just moved from didn't have any Family Dollars, and this place has no Dollar Generals.

[oliverbox]

Does anyone have any idea about a release date for these figures?

And what about the variants? Green Shipwreck and Grey Duke?

[haradrel]

Does anyone have any idea about a release date for these figures?

And what about the variants? Green Shipwreck and Grey Duke?

Summer is all we're hearing.
Someone said that the general manager of the local store said 2 weeks or so.

[gruppenfuhrer88]

I'm pumped for these figures......however, I consider it a big "plus" if we are even getting them. And that's a big "IF". Even though I'm pumped, I'm totally prepared for a let down. And I'm cool with that......

[brock Samson]

Brock Sampson. You seem to just jump around from thread to thread bashing gi Joe collectors who like to buy on eBay. Some of us make enough money that we don't care how much we pay if we want something now. That doesn't make you a moron. We are all Joe collectors on the same team. Take your bitter opinions somewhere else please.

I'm on a forum board and make comments, especially in my local sightings board which is the only other place I've encountered one of your posts in regards to retaliation figures. I see you're a new member and may not know the function of a forum is that people discuss topics which usually involve opinions.

On this topic, my opinion regards someone paying a premium to a reseller for an item that is slated to be in dollar stores with a lower cost than regular big box retailers figures. Even your justification that the satisfaction of having the retaliation figures on ones shelf one month before everyone else by paying almost twice retail is the product of an immature mind. Did bringing the toy with you to work to show off to everyone give you that much satisfaction? At least if you owned a site that did reviews it would make sense if you were expecting more ad revenue for site traffic. I don't even see how my opinions are bitter, they're very matter of fact and based in simple logic.

[brock Samson]

Jor trooper 9.99 plus 3.50 to ship...moron?
Red ninja 9.99 plus 3.50 to ship. Moron?

They will be at Walmart for 6.97. 9.99+3.50=13.49. Add .50 and tax and you have two figures. These WILL NOT be hard to find at retail since they will be at Target, WM, Toysrus and other big box retailers. If you like spending twice the established price for items, I've got some ocean front property in Kansas I'd like to sell you.

[brock Samson]

intended does not mean they will arrive
or they will never see them, like most of us never saw PoC waves 4, 5 and 6

Because if they don't show up, the prices will skyrocket.

spending the extra money gives them the security that they will have these figures. Most folks that bid on this auction will still buy plenty at retail.

Price skimming is a strategy used by marketers to maximize profit through a series of price changes. I hardly think Hasbro is involved in this initial price point.

Only time will tell.

Sorry but I disagree with you based off what I have seen in the past. POC wave 4-6 is not a good example. They were not found in the Philippines first. You know what WAS found there first? Cancelled wave 3 alphas and Target deluxe packs. Philippine sellers had them on eBay at the time and highly speculative buyers drove up the prices sky high. Did they hit retail in the US? Check out the Ross thread. You can speculate these will not be released but these aren't unpackaged loose items from China. They are clearly showing up in factory cases in the Philippines. In fact, they don't ship in those white boxes so there could be anywhere from 2-4 of each white box per case.

If the buyer is going to buy plenty at retail, why would they spend 6 times the price (not a little money) for security when they can have six times the figures for the same amount of money?

My comment about skimmers is obviously directed towards resellers, not Hasbro. Buyers are paying those inflated margins to individuals.

I'm looking at the past and it's been a good indicator so far so I think the outcome is fairly predictable.

[brock Samson]

intended does not mean they will arrive



or they will never see them, like most of us never saw PoC waves 4, 5 and 6



Because if they don't show up, the prices will skyrocket.



spending the extra money gives them the security that they will have these figures. Most folks that bid on this auction will still buy plenty at retail.




Price skimming is a strategy used by marketers to maximize profit through a series of price changes. I hardly think Hasbro is involved in this initial price point.



Only time will tell.

What a stupid comment... Most successful people that make a lot of money and stay successful don't blow their money. They will wait and buy something at expected retail prices. Those that do blow their money won't be successful long. People can do what they want with their money, more power to them, but to Brock and myself to spend $25 a piece + shipping on figures that will probably be around $5 or $6 a piece is ridiculous.

Amen brother, I don't brag about my success but I got there with common sense.

[Steve T]

Some people like to spend a lot of money to get toys before anyone else. Frankly, I wish I could too. I don't see why everyone has to be all poopy-pants about it.

[jiffy18]

$200 is WAY too much for that set! I got my set roughly around $30 'cuz srp for those figures is php350 which is around $7

[Raw Dog]

I'll pay more for a figure in order to get it right away so if anyone has these in hand and wants to scalp them to me, drop me a line. I want Shipwreck most of all BTW.

[fireflyguy]

I'm just interested in the Snake Eyes ( both versions), the black Cobra trooper, both versions of Shipwreck, and both versions of Duke. So hopefully that won't hitme too hard.

[Xenos]

What a stupid comment... Most successful people that make a lot of money and stay successful don't blow their money. They will wait and buy something at expected retail prices. Those that do blow their money won't be successful long. People can do what they want with their money, more power to them, but to Brock and myself to spend $25 a piece + shipping on figures that will probably be around $5 or $6 a piece is ridiculous.

Haha...you've never actually met an actual rich person, have you? Bargain shopping is rarely on the minds of the ones I've known.

[oliverbox]

I'm not trying to start any sort of flame war, I'm just trying to clarify...

So we really don't know specifically where these will be sold, when they will be available, or how much they will cost? Is that right?

We really don't know anything about availability.
Frankly I'm glad for the guy who won the auction. What we should have all learned from the past several years: A Joe in the hand is worth WAY more than a potentially released Joe in the future.

[brock Samson]

I'm not trying to start any sort of flame war, I'm just trying to clarify...

So we really don't know specifically where these will be sold, when they will be available, or how much they will cost? Is that right?

We really don't know anything about availability.
Frankly I'm glad for the guy who won the auction. What we should have all learned from the past several years: A Joe in the hand is worth WAY more than a potentially released Joe in the future.

Your questions have yet to be answered and wouldn't cause a flame war unless people are tired of seeing the same question asked. To answer your question, thought we don't know exact information, they are absolutely coming to the US. The exact when,where and cost are up in the air. I assure you with the number of members here it will be less than 1 hour after the first sighting that we'll see a front page posting of where to find them and how much they cost. A good educated guess is they'll be found at Family Dollar and Dollar General at a cost of $4-5 dollars a piece.

As far as the worth of a Joe in hand, it all depends on how likely a product is to be released. History has shown that factory packaged and boxed products that have made it to other markets in quantity have ALWAYS been available in the states. If you've got money to burn, more power to you.

I treat members on here like friends and I would advise them against the mistake of over paying for something they'll easily find with patience. I've been patient and gotten every single item I wanted without paying more than retail. The worst mistake I ever made was buying two cases of wave 5 vehicles from BBTS for 69.99. I ended up finding all of them at ROSS for 8.99 a piece while the others sat in my pile of loot waiting to ship. I tried getting BBTS to reabsorb the cases at my cost long after they sold out. They wanted me to take a loss so they could make a profit when I could resell them for a profit...

[bitetheasp]

$4-5 would be nice, but I'm thinking they might be $6 or $7. :(

We'll see, though. :D

[gruppenfuhrer88]

$4-5 would be nice, but I'm thinking they might be $6 or $7. :(

We'll see, though. :D

$6 or $7 is still a deal in my book bro....I can't wait to see these guys!

[kilowatt]

$6 or $7 is still a deal in my book bro....I can't wait to see these guys!

Exactly!

[Black Rose]

Agreed $6 or $7 isn't bad, but hopefully they'll be a little cheaper. I have a family dollar almost across the street from me. It may be premature, but I checked today no Joe's, but they had a tag up for them priced at $3.50. I think this is for the old VvsV fig's...like Dusty,Airborne,Baroness and Stalker.

[gruppenfuhrer88]

Agreed $6 or $7 isn't bad, but hopefully they'll be a little cheaper. I have a family dollar almost across the street from me. It may be premature, but I checked today no Joe's, but they had a tag up for them priced at $3.50. I think this is for the old VvsV fig's...like Dusty,Airborne,Baroness and Stalker.

Yeah, that tag is for the old ones....I have a couple of DG's around here and they still have them in stock.

If these new guys are cheaper than 6 or 7 bucks it'll feel like I am stealing money from Hasbro......shouldn't be that way but that's what it'll feel like to me....

[brock Samson]

I'm confident they will be $4-5. 25th were 4 bucks at FD as I recall and these were designed for dollar store price point. I wonder if the upc's are in their system yet, someone could try checking the price at each store type.

[Black Rose]

I did see the Marvel Universe fig's priced at $6, but they had reduced articulation. I wonder if $6 will be the price point for the Joe's? I guess it really doesn't matter because I'm buying these bad boys anyways. I'm digging these fig's more then the movie fig's.

[oliverbox]

I did see the Marvel Universe fig's priced at $6, but they had reduced articulation. I wonder if $6 will be the price point for the Joe's? I guess it really doesn't matter because I'm buying these bad boys anyways. I'm digging these fig's more then the movie fig's.

Yeah, I'm really excited for these figures. The chance to get "officer" Cobra Troopers is awesome. I would like as many as I can find. Plus the Storm Shadow and the Snake-Eyes are versions that I remember very vividly from my childhood, so I'm pumped.

One point that I would appreciate if someone could clarify:
Is there going to be a second wave (i.e. the pics we've seen of altnernate paint jobs), or are their variant figures with different paint? If someone could explain it, I would really appreciate it.

Also, the fact that we're seeing them packaged doesn't prove they'll be released: Night Force Falcon. I'm not trying to be a pessimist, I just don't like to count my Joes before they "hatch".

[Jay West]

I'd pay about $12 a piece to get a set of these b/c I really like the figures. I want extra and I would need to get those at closer to retail. I don't really have a dollar store that is easy access and my wife travels quite a bit for work so I have to do the dad thing. So I hope these do become abundant - i'll pay a little extra on ebay to get them.

[Ford]

I saw some Marvel Universe figures (A standard Thor figure, no reduced articulation) in a local Family Dollar here for $8 a piece. That's the first time I've ever been in one of those stores. It kind of reminds me of walking into a Woolworth's 25 years ago...except not as nice.

And there's literally about 50 stores within a 15 mile radius of me. What the hell?!

[DrKain]

Uh, that was 6 cases of those figures, right? Meaning 36 figures?

[Python_Puckman]

$210!!! In a few weeks you'll be able to get the whole set from Dollar General or someplace for probably $24. Oh well, just glad it wasn't me who dropped that kind of coin

[brock Samson]

Also, the fact that we're seeing them packaged doesn't prove they'll be released: Night Force Falcon. I'm not trying to be a pessimist, I just don't like to count my Joes before they "hatch".

Did night force falcon show up in cases like these in the Philippines? Every other item that's shown up like this has been released in the US.

[Marine-73]

Yeah, that tag is for the old ones....I have a couple of DG's around here and they still have them in stock.

If these new guys are cheaper than 6 or 7 bucks it'll feel like I am stealing money from Hasbro......shouldn't be that way but that's what it'll feel like to me....

NO! its fair compensation for paying upword to $10.00 a fig at Toys r us and Target.

[oliverbox]

Did night force falcon show up in cases like these in the Philippines? Every other item that's shown up like this has been released in the US.

I don't know about the PI, but he showed up somewhere because some of the guys around here have one.

[rip_cord]

WOW. $210!?! That is nuts!!!

[brock Samson]

I don't know about the PI, but he showed up somewhere because some of the guys around here have one.

There are only two or three night force falcon in existence in contrast to these dollar store joes that have shown up in multiple cases. I don't know why people can't accept these will be coming soon.

[fireflyguy]

Whoa! These are going for some insane prices! I just checked eBay, and there are some individual figs listed at a starting bid of $30, but then shipping is $60! Cuh-razy!

One thing I haven't seen yet is the variants. I wonder if these are coming out even later. I also wonder when this first "wave" is coming out. We can exPect Retaliation figs by May 28, so will we see these before or after, or at all??? I'm tempted to go by Family Dollar today just because.

[Jacklefttown]

Never underestimate the power of a collector who wants his collectible!

Also, a fool and his money are soon parted!

[cobracobra]

Who has gone into a Family Dollar in the last 5 days? Curious to see if anyone has actually checked yet?

[Hot~Rod~Cowboy]

I have gone and looked at some dollar generals but no family dollar yet

[thejoker]

i went dollar general and they told me that they will not get them
at my dollar general

[Jacklefttown]

This wave is really a mystery. Has Hasbro said ANYTHING about this "dollar store wave"?

[CrimsonGuard101]

Who has gone into a Family Dollar in the last 5 days? Curious to see if anyone has actually checked yet?

I have gone to several of both over the past 2 weeks. Most stores dotn have a clue about it. I am not expecting them to knwo much anyway, its not liek each location is ordering these specifically to have on hand like normal retail. Out of the 10 or so Family Dollars I have hit, they have been extremly spotty een with these newer MU figures they are carryign at 8$ a pice and then the crappy unarticualted ones at $6 a piece. Some stores are touting a WWE 3 3/4 Line on generic cards as well as the nomral transformers. The guys auction says they are not being released to full retail in th ephillipines as well so I dunno what that tells us whethers tahts true or not (how many sets have been bought over there does anyone know or willing to say?). They have all sorts of "New Item" tags up for th emarvel figures and th etransformer little legend size figures at every store (dollar generals) I been too. So they coul dget tehse any day.

There really is no garuntees on these.

I hope to be 100% dead wrong and we get flooded with these...but right now...I am still up in the air.

[fireflyguy]

I looked at FD last week. They had some Marvel something-or-other there. Gave me a small glimmer of hope. I'll probably go by today after work.

[MrHoss]

...Some stores are touting a WWE 3 3/4 Line on generic cards...

If I may go off topic, do you have more info on that? Those aren't currently in store, are they? Mattel made?

[chub357]

Anyone know when or if these will hit the States?

[CrimsonGuard101]

If I may go off topic, do you have more info on that? Those aren't currently in store, are they? Mattel made?

Yeah, they are just liek the 3 3/4 inch ones at TRU...

[Jay West]

i went dollar general and they told me that they will not get them
at my dollar general

I doubt they would know or care if they were getting them. They probably have no idea what you were even talking about.

[DESTRO]

These should start showing up at 5 Below this week, only time will tell.

[Dawg99]

i hope we get these in canadaland soon

[CrimsonGuard101]

i hope we get these in canadaland soon

If so I will send you a pretty penny for 7 of each :)

[Dawg99]

If so I will send you a pretty penny for 7 of each :)
no worries i would gladly help you out if i ever see them .. not holding my breath though

[CrimsonGuard101]

i hope we get these in canadaland soon

no worries i would gladly help you out if i ever see them .. not holding my breath though

Yeah, I am going to go blind stopping in soo many store locations after work and before work everyday lol...theres littelray 50 Dollar Generals and Family Dollars between me and home...first day they hit I should be able to get what i want...if and when they appear...

[Dawg99]

Yeah, I am going to go blind stopping in soo many store locations after work and before work everyday lol...theres littelray 50 Dollar Generals and Family Dollars between me and home...first day they hit I should be able to get what i want...if and when they appear...
wow thats nuts i'm sure you will find them no problem then

[orezona]

These should start showing up at 5 Below this week, only time will tell.

5 Below? I wonder if there are any of those around in AZ?

One store found 1,245.48 miles from 85284.

Ack.

[Angry.Android]

5 Below? I wonder if there are any of those around in AZ?



Ack.

yeah, mine is much more convenient, only 88.83 miles away.

:: eyeroll::

[CrimsonGuard101]

yeah, mine is much more convenient, only 88.83 miles away.

:: eyeroll::

Some kinda noreastern compound or somthun...someone...get a rope...they aint got Pase Picante Sauce...

[Soundwave Viper]

has it been confirmed in anyway, that these are going to be at family dollar and/or dollar general stores ? or is it just an assumption ?

[DrKain]

I was about to ask the same thing.

[fireflyguy]

As far as I know, or from what I've seen here on the tank, no one knows for sure. I checked a FD store yesterday, but there was nothing. I didnt bother asking an employee, either.

[Medcom77]

i like this, this seller starts the bids at $30 with a $60 shipping cost:
Dollar Store Exclusive G. I. Joe 2012 mint sealed condition! - Storm Shadow | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dollar-Store-Exclusive-G-I-Joe-2012-mint-sealed-condition-Storm-Shadow-/130688694284?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item1e6da7380c#ht_670wt_1267)
oh, that is for 1 figure

[polyphenus]

The Filipino sellers are having a field day with these. As hard as these will be to find (potentially) at retail, I'm not willing to spend $150 or more on six figures. I'll take my chances at Dollar General...

[Gothiczartan]

these needs to be re lease again in a different package. so why would they have figures at dollar store anyway? i went to a dollar tree and didn't see any. they don't make them anymore?

[jestermon]

They have had dollar general/ family dollar exclusives before.

[Gothiczartan]

I only found dollar tree close to where I live. will they hit dollar tree sometime soon?

[Jay West]

I only found dollar tree close to where I live. will they hit dollar tree sometime soon?

No. Because everything at Dollar Tree cost $1. These will not be sold for $1.

[Gothiczartan]

i know they have a dollar general in my area. will they hit at all dollar general stores or not?

[brock Samson]

i know they have a dollar general in my area. will they hit at all dollar general stores or not?

Most likely, 50/50 chance between DG and FD.

[Colder Soldier]

i know they have a dollar general in my area. will they hit at all dollar general stores or not?

We don't know, friend. These have not been released in the US yet and our beliefs that they're "dollar store exclusives" (Family Dollar, Dollar General) is still speculation.

[galactron22]

We don't know, friend. These have not been released in the US yet and our beliefs that they're "dollar store exclusives" (Family Dollar, Dollar General) is still speculation.

Or maybe even Biglots, they have carried Joes in the past, and my local one has buttloads of those MARS troopers.

[Lt. Faceless]

210$!!!!! Are you serious? A sucker really is born every minute.

[Gothiczartan]

We don't know, friend. These have not been released in the US yet and our beliefs that they're "dollar store exclusives" (Family Dollar, Dollar General) is still speculation.

so how do we know when they are going to hit the dollar retail stores like you mentioned?

[sbartek1974]

What's the name of the store that the people overseas are getting them? Are they international dollar stores or what?