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sharke
11-30-2007, 10:25 AM
Has anyone gotten their tanks from Joecon yet? I'm stoked about the Shreddar but still I wait by the door for the postman and nothing.....aw shucks.
RolandofGilead
11-30-2007, 02:29 PM
According to the GI Joe Store, they're scheduled to ship December 1st. Since that's a Saturday, I'm guessing they really mean December 3rd.

I've been putting the Mauler in my Basket to order and taking it back out again since they showed up. I really want to pick this up, but the price is so high.
sharke
11-30-2007, 06:55 PM
yeah, at the con they said before thanksgiving and now its Saturday....hmmmmmmmmmmm
C.I.A.D.
11-30-2007, 07:24 PM
With all due respect to the GIJCC & MC, this is the same scenario that always plays out.

Product is delayed, factory is blamed, ship date is later, rinse, repeat.

I wouldn't be at all surprised if items didn't ship Monday either. Then again, I hope they do as many people would be highly pissed off.
gijoe071681
12-01-2007, 03:23 PM
i hear ya those tanks were just a little out of my price range at the moment and apparently they are being delayed but we will see
RolandofGilead
12-04-2007, 11:30 AM
I've been waiting on some extra money to put my order in for one of these, and now it may be too late. I clicked on the Steeler with Mauler yesterday and now it shows "out of stock."

Does this mean they won't be selling any more? Will I be forced to pay $40 more on ebay?
sharke
12-04-2007, 12:34 PM
Does this mean they won't be selling any more? Will I be forced to pay $40 more on ebay?

of course not!







it'll be $70 more at least
RolandofGilead
12-04-2007, 01:06 PM
I've asked the folks at the GI Joe store about re-stocking the tanks twice now, and gotten vague answers. The first time I asked if they would be getting any more in, and he said that these items have not been made.

I then responded that I understood they were for a Pre-order, but would the store be getting more tanks in once the pre-orders were filled, or would I need to go elsewhere? He replied back that they have not made this item, so I couldn't get it anywhere else. :confused:
sharke
12-04-2007, 01:58 PM
yeah, they can be vague and sometimes rude in the emails. way I figure, its gotta be frustrating to respond to emails of thousands of geeks across the land. lol

either way, they have massive problems with filling orders and they probably dont have the answers themselves
RolandofGilead
12-06-2007, 11:38 AM
I'm wondering if they've had production issues and that's why they pulled them off the Joe Store.
gijoe071681
12-08-2007, 12:35 PM
So has anyone gotten them yet?
RolandofGilead
12-10-2007, 02:56 PM
There was a message in the latest issue of Master Collector where they said they didn't think they were going to get the tanks on time due to an issue with the manufacturer.
C.I.A.D.
12-10-2007, 06:24 PM
There was a message in the latest issue of Master Collector where they said they didn't think they were going to get the tanks on time due to an issue with the manufacturer.

Indeed. Right on the cover of the insert.

With all due respect to the GIJCC & MC, this is the same scenario that always plays out.

Product is delayed, factory is blamed, ship date is later, rinse, repeat.

I wouldn't be at all surprised if items didn't ship Monday either. Then again, I hope they do as many people would be highly pissed off.


Not to be an "I told you so"...but this is the same scenario that always seems to play out.

Must be tough being at the mercy of a fabricator...but with that being said, perhaps giving a larger timeframe would be better for the GIJCC in the future. Under promise & over deliver, instead of the other way around.
sharke
12-10-2007, 06:35 PM
Not to be an "I told you so"...but this is the same scenario that always seems to play out.

yeah, you'd never be that jerkoff, lol

that said you are 100% right. what I love is that every year they complain about this and neither GIJOECC or its members wise up.

I just look at it as I misunderstood when I asked and they'll be here by thanksgiving 2021.
sharke
12-13-2007, 04:52 PM
got the email today, no tanks for me!
WildWeasel
12-13-2007, 04:56 PM
I posted the email for those that didn't get it or might have missed it.

http://www.hisstank.com/forum/showthread.php?p=29871#post29871
RolandofGilead
12-13-2007, 06:05 PM
This sucks, but at least I might have a chance at the Steeler and Rip-it figures.

Now I need to look for a vintage tank for them to drive. Does anyone have any suggestions? I like the prices on the classic MOBAT, but the Mauler is nice. Then again, so are some of the other brands in 1:18 scale.
Blowtorch
12-13-2007, 07:50 PM
I'm sorry to hear that you guys didn't get your Tanks. I never did the pre-order, nor am I a member of Master Collector. I've considered joining, but right when I decide to do it something messed happens. (ie The Tanks, Sending 12 inch figures when you asked for 3 3/4 inch. Delays in exclusives) So once again I'm not sure if I wants to join.
flash70
12-13-2007, 08:03 PM
Wow ...Mr. Savage dropped the ball on that one. Maybe they will stop over pricing figures and being jerkys. Karma - comes around goes around.
apacolypse
12-13-2007, 08:11 PM
Tis sad...but seems it was out of their hands. I'm sure they won't be dealing with that manufacturer again.
Shogi
12-13-2007, 08:23 PM
This sucks, but at least I might have a chance at the Steeler and Rip-it figures.

Now I need to look for a vintage tank for them to drive. Does anyone have any suggestions? I like the prices on the classic MOBAT, but the Mauler is nice. Then again, so are some of the other brands in 1:18 scale.


I saw the Elite Forces tanks at Target are clearanced to $17
RolandofGilead
12-14-2007, 12:09 AM
That's a great deal. The detail on those is amazing. The only problem is it wouldn't say GI Joe anywhere on it.
sharke
12-14-2007, 09:35 AM
Tis sad...but seems it was out of their hands. I'm sure they won't be dealing with that manufacturer again.

yes they will, its the same manufacturer they always use, despite repeated problems!
nacho
12-15-2007, 12:49 AM
That's a great deal. The detail on those is amazing. The only problem is it wouldn't say GI Joe anywhere on it.

You can always get some reproduction Mauler or MOBAT sticker sets and decorate your own Elite Force tank (that's MY plan!). I saw them at Target tonight, and I bought an M1A1 and one each of the two Hummers, $17/ea for the tank, $13/ea for the Humvees.

There are several places that make repro stickers, but the best I've found are from a guy named Ruben Reynoso in Mexico. That guy makes sets for tons of vintage Joe vehicles. I think the EF M1A1 will look awesome with some Joe decals.
RolandofGilead
12-15-2007, 02:31 AM
Again, that sounds like a great idea. If you go that route, please take pictures and then tell us how you did it.

I think for now, I'll go dig up a good condition MOBAT. That's the tank I always think of when I think of GI Joe. But then I'm old.
Blowtorch
12-15-2007, 10:17 AM
The sticker idea sounds great. I remember when I got my MOBAT. My wife and I went to The Salvation Army because she likes looking for nick nacks. I ended up finding a MOBAT and Slugger for .89 cents each. Both are in decent shape, and the MOBAT still works.
arch2b
12-15-2007, 10:28 AM
You can always get some reproduction Mauler or MOBAT sticker sets and decorate your own Elite Force tank (that's MY plan!). I saw them at Target tonight, and I bought an M1A1 and one each of the two Hummers, $17/ea for the tank, $13/ea for the Humvees.

There are several places that make repro stickers, but the best I've found are from a guy named Ruben Reynoso in Mexico. That guy makes sets for tons of vintage Joe vehicles. I think the EF M1A1 will look awesome with some Joe decals.
iusedis mobat and cat repro sticker sheets on my cobra mobat and they are very good quality. the printed white is a bit delicate however. i will be buying from him again;)