Alabama G.I. Joe Sightings

[jestermon]

Boaz WM is my salvation they had:

4-Alley Vipers
5-Shock Vipers
2-Skydive
7-Jungle Vipers
1-Beachhead
2-Shadow Trakkers
2-Purple guns Duke

Got 2 Alley Vipers, the shock troopers look great but there pretty much all black, and I love the Alley Viper shields better.

[Regilan Viral]

Boaz WM is my salvation they had:

4-Alley Vipers
5-Shock Vipers
2-Skydive
7-Jungle Vipers
1-Beachhead
2-Shadow Trakkers
2-Purple guns Duke

Got 2 Alley Vipers, the shock troopers look great but there pretty much all black, and I love the Alley Viper shields better.


Congratulations on the great find. Now about the Shock troopers. I do so love some Alley Vipers but, Have you thought about giving some Shockies a custom paintjob more to you liking? I've made 2 'battle damaged' Shockies and painted up 2 more. I'm also going to make a Python Patrol set of 2 Shockies to go with all my other custom PP units. "In my Joeverse the PP isn't modified armor and weapons, But they are loyal to Serpentor and the color scheme is to refect which faction they are."

[jestermon]

I'm trying to cut back on buying extras to customize, I end up never finishing things then I end up wanting another plain figure instead of the custom for army building, it's a vicious cycle.

Wish I could get rid of some of my projects I will never finish to make room for other things.

Did the PP with a plain Crimson Guard before they made the PP version a while back still isn't done, never got the official PP relase and now am down a Crimson Guard.

[Regilan Viral]

I'm trying to cut back on buying extras to customize, I end up never finishing things then I end up wanting another plain figure instead of the custom for army building, it's a vicious cycle.

Wish I could get rid of some of my projects I will never finish to make room for other things.

I hear you on that. I'm notorious for starting multiple customs and finishing 1-2 in a decent timeframe. Most of mine sit in a 80-95% finished state waiting for me to polish something off or get that last little something it lacks.

If you're interested in unloading some unfinished customs or fodder let me know, we could maybe come up with a solution. I also have a B/S/T list but it's far from a complete listing.

[jestermon]

Gadsden K-Mart had new POC! still at normal prices if you can't get to Boaz didn't scan up on sale:
1 Cobra Commander, 1 Duke, 1 Snake Eyes, 1 Storm Shadow, 2 Beachhead, 1 Alley Viper, 1 Jungle Viper, 1 Shock Viper

Gadsden WM had new Gen!:
3 Kup, 3 Scourge(I got one finally), 3 Sunspots, 3 Breachers just a little late though, 1 Insecticon.
Still no Perceptor Wreckgar not sure what the case packs are these days.

Man I love Scourge he's great once you figured out the upper body stuff.

[camper]

Still no PoC at Trussville KM.

[Regilan Viral]

someone wiped out both the Cullman and Decatur Kmarts of POC. I picked up 4 Alley vipers and 3 Shockies form them both just last week, now nothing.

[jestermon]

Oxford Ross has 5-6 Sand Serpents, they are over towards the shoes in a bin.

4-6 3 packs of Resolute Mars troopers not sure what set that was?

1 Target exclusive RAM cycle with Sandstorm
1 Target exclusive red trouble bubble
1 POC Vamp
2 POC Fury

I picked up the last twin terror, 1 trouble bubble the day before, went back for another rage today after not finding another twin terror for the Range Viper cheaper to buy another gun than a figure at retail.

Anniston K-Mart has the first Lowlight I have seen, he is on and endcap in the toys second row top peg third one back.

1 Shock Viper
1 Jungle Viper

And at Oxford Target I found a Storm Shadow and Snake Eyes with a spinning feature? I have no clue where these came from they were in POC packaging.

[jestermon]

I need some more green Range Vipers, after getting the twin terror gun, I need more if anyone else has any they want to unload.

[Regilan Viral]

The Kmarts have restocked their joes. but they all have NO Shockies and it's the revision cases with 2 in it so someone is getting them, just not me. LOL.

[camper]

picked up another couple ST's at WM. nothing new ever at Target or KM.

[Tracker]

i hope all of y'all in Alabama are ok

[Brcall]

Yeah, my family is safe. I appreciate you asking about us AL people.

I've lived here my entire life, and I've never really been scared of storms until all of this. I hope to never go through this ever again. It didn't matter what type of home you lived in, because it just ripped through everything. My sister-in-law works for TVA, and said that Browns Ferry Nuclear Power plant ALMOST lost containment after the EF-4+ chewed it up. They're saying no power for a week or two...

[Regilan Viral]

We're safe here too. We'll be without power for awhile so we are staying in Athens till they get it back on. I hope all my other tank bros are ok.

I know Crayfish lives right in Hanceville where some bad destruction happened. But I haven't talked to him in a long time.

Here in Cullman it's been bad but people are helping and going far above and beyond being helpful.

Hope everyone is checks in and gives an update.

[HonestAbeJoeHooah]

Hoping all of you in Bama are safe too...

In the B'Ham area where my Mother is, I know it was hit hard too, and I wanted to stop in here and check in.

My family and I are safe thankfully, and the tornadoes did not do any damage right here at home. (in MS)

We were pounded severely though, as most of us have been this entire year so far, but we are all here!

There were a lot of people who were affected in this part of the state.

In fact, one town just about 15 miles south of us was ripped apart pretty much completely.

If anyone needs any help and if I can assist, then please don't hesitate to contact me.

God Bless!

[jestermon]

I'm fine never lost power, but I lost DSL during the day when there were no storms, I don't have tv so until the sirens went off around here I had no clue how bad it was supposed to be.

But, when the hail started hitting and the warning were about to went off then my router light comes on I hate Comcast.

I am lucky that I didn't have anything happen it's horrible for what happened to everyone else, it shouldn't happen to anyone.

And man has my work been crazy with all the influx of new customers from other stores my feet are killing me.

[crayfish]

We got power back this evening...but no 220 so no air conditioning..hot water...dryer...or stove. No cable nor internet for another week. Got my trusty Droid 2 phone to keep me occupied. Tree fell on back side of house so hole in part of roof..damaged some stuff in one room. We are all okay though.

On a lighter note..found Captain America movie figures wave 1 at Target in Fultondale and was able to pjrchase the 2 I wanted. Also saw K-mart exclusive Internatioonal Patriots 3 pack in Cullman but would not ring up before May 16. Damn release dates. Now just need movie Cap and movie Red Skull from wave 2 on the 16th.

[jestermon]

Gadsden WM seems to have everything except Blackout and Powerglide Commanders.

Sucks because K-Mart had both, but wanted my discount.

So I go to WM and even though I swear I wouldn't pay $14.00 for the Bumblebee battlebase I do out of dissapointment, and well I was dissapointed even more.

Bumblebee can barely hold the gun in only 1 position facing down, the jet drone has a gimpy peg 1 wing pops off,BB will not transform without gaps, the feet on BB and the drone dont actually attach to the truck they just sit there hap hazardly, the backpack is actually nice looking but the way it attaches makes it seem like it will stress or snap his roof, the missile fires nicely, missile storage is neat, the fold up missile pods are very nice, but the pivot it's on is very loose and won't support the weight of the launcher.

I really wanted to like this guy but he's going back I'm afraid, I'll wait for Blackout I guess.

Steer clear of those, I really want Blackout and Optimus, but maybe I should wait for later runs without so many qc issues.

The Voyagers look super small couldn't even tell they were, didn't see Shockwave.

Gadsden K-Mart had 1 Lowlight.

[Regilan Viral]

I seen a few shockwaves and legends? class powerglides. Let me know if you want me to pick anything up.

[jestermon]

Boaz is the place to go for commander Blackout and Powerglide.

Wheeljack,Thundercracker, Warpath, got WP but thinking about picking up 1 of the others after I get paid, would rather have the Tracks than the Wheeljack even though I love him as well, and TC blue is just so hard to pass up.

But, had to get WP before any others to go with my G1 and Sparkkrusher.

He's the only non-re-mold figure and is the gem of the wave I think.

[jestermon]

Boaz Wm has 2 Cobra Commanders, 2 Cobra Troopers, and 1 Hawk.

I got the bats and there was no Steel Brigade to be had.

[jestermon]

Had to put this for TF fans

Gadsden TJMaxx

I left:
RTS Deluxe $6.99
2 Wreckgars
2 G2 Primes

RTS Legends $3.99
1 Starscream
1 Trail Cutter
3 Prowl
3 Megatron

Finally got Perceptor and the lovely Goldbug, want to see the Prime now.

They also restocked their Combat Heroes, no Ice or Para-Vipers though.

Got to start watching for the got new merchandise sign.

[jestermon]

No Joes from Boaz to Trussville.

[camper]

Still nothing in Trussville.

[jestermon]

Boaz restock:

6 Blowtorch red&yellow
5 Hawks
2 Jungle BATS
3 Enemy

I got the 3 Steel Brigades, 2 more BATS, and 2 Enemys for trade.

Although, I wish I could replace all the original troopers with the new bodies.

[camper]

Got a buddy that is gonna replace his 25th blueshirts with the new troopers. and his collection is extensive.
might do the same myself. only liked the black mask/red sygil anyway.

[Brcall]

Got a buddy that is gonna replace his 25th blueshirts with the new troopers. and his collection is extensive.
might do the same myself. only liked the black mask/red sygil anyway.

While I have seen the remnants of Wave 5 here in Huntsville, I have yet to see any Cobra Troopers (or Jungle B.A.T.s). =*(

[crayfish]

If anybody finds a Cable with the baby..please let me know.

[jestermon]

Well, Boaz decided that selling through several restocks and me just dropping $40 the other day.

That joes aren't selling well and sent all their stock to Guntersville a store that had already phased them out.

Then was informed they sold out in minutes at Guntersville, so neither store is supposed to get anymore in even though they left the Ice Cutter at Boaz.

The pegs are still there with tags on them I doubt they actually stop getting in product they probably will just bin it and let it rot.

I am soo happy I got my 3 Steel Brigades and 2 extra jungle BATS.

I think some brains at Boaz saw fully stocked pegs of merchandise and though consumers shouldn't have this much product to purchase we must get rid of it to increase sells.

[Brcall]

Yeah, all the stores here in Huntsville stopped carrying them too. The Drake store got one case a week ago, but they said that the items are now "inactive" and not to expect getting any more in.

I've tried getting all the local collectors to buy 2 Arctic Destros each from the University Target, but it seems like no one but myself thought it was a good idea. I bought 5 of those things, but there are still 13 left.

[Edhaskel]

Finally found a set of Wave 5? (Jungle Bat Wave). I'm offically done hunting shit for the moment.

[jestermon]

Hey who is trying to get my # from the WM dm assistant?

I don't think anyone has spotted anything past Artic Destro at Target anyways.

It's odd WM barely has the line but gets in the newest items.

[jestermon]

Went by Oxford tonight they have 6 pegs and 12 on order, but Boaz has 4 pegs and 72 on order go figure.

[nerdsgetchicks]

Found Beach Head, Blowtorch, and Alley Viper at Wal Mart Muscle Shoals today. Bought the Beach Head for the boy.

[Brcall]

Found Beach Head, Blowtorch, and Alley Viper at Wal Mart Muscle Shoals today. Bought the Beach Head for the boy.

Hrm, I wonder when they showed up. I called about 2 weeks ago, and they told me that they didn't even see a spot for them. Oh well, at least the associate on the phone was nice. I usually get attitude AND bad information. ;)

[nerdsgetchicks]

Hrm, I wonder when they showed up. I called about 2 weeks ago, and they told me that they didn't even see a spot for them. Oh well, at least the associate on the phone was nice. I usually get attitude AND bad information. ;)

Not sure. I think more are being put out as we speak. You live close?

[Brcall]

Not sure. I think more are being put out as we speak. You live close?

Nah, I live in Huntsville, but my brother lives in Florence.

I don't need any of the figures, since I got them all except Blowtorch and Cobra Commander about a week ago. I was just more curious than anything.

[jestermon]

Boaz restocked with an old case repack they got the box with Low Light and Skydive wave.

Those are the only 2 new ones, was tempted to buy a Jungle Viper just to get something, but I was strong and passed waiting for more troopers.

[Brcall]

Boaz restocked with an old case repack they got the box with Low Light and Skydive wave.

Those are the only 2 new ones, was tempted to buy a Jungle Viper just to get something, but I was strong and passed waiting for more troopers.

Good news is most of the army builders will be repacked in the first two 30th Anniversary Waves. If you miss them on the PoC cards, you can get them then.

[jestermon]

Hopefully, the 30th will actually make a mass WM release.

[Edhaskel]

Boaz restocked with an old case repack they got the box with Low Light and Skydive wave.

Those are the only 2 new ones, was tempted to buy a Jungle Viper just to get something, but I was strong and passed waiting for more troopers.

Thats weird, WM in Leeds just restocked with that same case too....first time Ive seen Low Light on the pegs.

[nerdsgetchicks]

Why can we not have any cool toy shows or comic shows in Alabama? WTF!!!

[jestermon]

So who is paying off the WM in Boaz to get all their stock sent to Guntersville?

Just wondering cause I know no one bought every peg warmer again.

Here goes my chance at anymore lucky finds.

[Edhaskel]

Anyone seen a Skystriker in Bama yet??

[nerdsgetchicks]

Nashville comic and horror festival? Anyone going? It looks like fun.

http://www.comiccitytn.com/Home_Page.html

[Brcall]

Nashville comic and horror festival? Anyone going? It looks like fun.

http://www.comiccitytn.com/Home_Page.html

Seems interesting, but I'll be in North Carolina at that time. If you go let us know if it was worth it, and I may try to go next year.

[nerdsgetchicks]

I found 1 Skystriker and several joes at Target in Florence. They had POC Duke, SNake Eyes, 3 Shock troopers, 9 arctic Destros. The pegs were full!!!

[jestermon]

Hey, might be going to Birmingham are any Joes to be had there?

[camper]

Nothing new that i can find. figure wise, at least. seems most AL fellas got their Skystrikers at Targets.

[jestermon]

Attalla wm has Joes again, but of course wave 1 POC again.

Has a place for vehicles too, hoping I will find 30th when they come out.

Still amazed though.

[jestermon]

Ok, who bought all my 30th joes at my store?

[Brcall]

Ok, who bought all my 30th joes at my store?

Wasn't me, because none of the Huntsville stores have gotten them in yet.

[BillCosplay]

In Montgomery with loads of G.I.Joes for sale including USS FLAGG. All eras 3 3/4 G.I.Joe 1982-2011. Need to sell for car parts, pick up only.

334 239-2590

[jestermon]

Gear uo your horzez boys, Attalla sold through their 1st 30th shipment.

But East Gadseden has them all fully sztocked, have all 4 of the new Cobras, cut myself off at 3 Steel Brigade, Stalker is super BA compared to the 25th but not for me.

Get there fast.

[jestermon]

Attalla WM has Renegades figures.

[jestermon]

Trussville

Target

Iron Man- Stark Racing Armor, Air Drone, Green Drone w whips, Hot Zone armor, MarkV Stealth armor, Ammunitions armor

Thor- Fandral, Volstagg, Destroyer

[camper]

Any w3 sightings?

[GI C]

Got the Techno Viper from Komokotoys a few days ago.As I mentioned on ACA.I must say they did a bang up job on him.I also found Junk Heap at the Madison Walmart.The problem is that I knew wave 2 would be the pegwarming wave.I am sure that is what is stopping wave 3 from shipping to our stores.

[jestermon]

Trussville WM has 2 Zombie Vipers, 1 Lifeline, 1 Sci-Fi, 1 Renegade Law and Order

Also have the ice man with the silver X.

Flak Cyberverse

[mav55mdash]

picked up wave 3 and 4 from the chelsea walmart? any other store getting them in alabama???

[Brcall]

picked up wave 3 and 4 from the chelsea walmart? any other store getting them in alabama???

One Walmart in Huntsville has gotten Wave 4, but Wave 3 was skipped entirely.

[galactron22]

Greetings Ya'll, I coming up from FLA this week, into your neck of the woods to do some work for my company, Just want to know if there are any good places to hunt for Joes, or any good comic shops in the Dothan area?

[the odinson]

tuscaloosa, al- still 0 signs of wave 3 or 4 anywhere.

[jestermon]

Gadsden K-Mart closing tons of cheap toys got Megatron blastwave station for $8.80 alot more reasonable than they crazy $14.

Wish they had the Shockwave too, but only saw it once.

Not any Joes but alot of other stuff.

[jestermon]

Etowah county yardsale facebook some guy has 70 12" gi joes in box have no clue who it is or who they are, just posting.

[jestermon]

Not technically a sighting, but does anyone near Attalla need a box full of sprues from old models, hate to toss them if anyone can use them.

[SPECTER]

Anyone around Birmingham area seen X-23 or Jim Lee Cyclops in MU lately?
sorry for the non Joe bump.

[mav55mdash]

check the walmart on highway 280, saw the x-23 and cyclops earlier this week.

[mav55mdash]

any dollar general joe sightings

[Brcall]

any dollar general joe sightings

None of my friends in Birmingham have seen them. I know I found them at one Dollar General here, and another Hisstank guy found them in Florence.

[mav55mdash]

I found 5 of these in a dollar general in childersburg. they sai that had 2 cases and sold 7 figures before i got there. I am missing the snake eys. these are great looking figures and the packages look great.

[leozap]

any dollar general joe sightings

I just found one entire set at the Dollar General in Pinson, Alabama for $3.50 each, not $6.00! I think they put them in the wrong place where the mini-figs are suppose to go. They still rang up for $6 but they gave them to me for $3.50 each.

[Master Henton]

Piece of $hit Hartselle walmart not only didn't put anything out but removed the pegs for Joes all together. EPIC FAIL!! Screw you Walmart!!!

[leozap]

...and I found some more today at a Dollar General in rural Springville, Alabama. Again, they were on a $3.50 peg but rung up for $6.

[kshelor]

Ok tankers in alabama, I am taking vacation to gulf shores in July. Any good places to hunt for joes. Preferably vintage figures so looking for flea markets, comic stores or toy stores. Thanks send me a pm with info.

[Brcall]

Ok tankers in alabama, I am taking vacation to gulf shores in July. Any good places to hunt for joes. Preferably vintage figures so looking for flea markets, comic stores or toy stores. Thanks send me a pm with info.

Hrm, not sure about down there. I'm not sure we have any L.A. people on here that post on a regular basis. Most of us are Northern folk. =)

[jestermon]

Guntersville WM has 2 $5 POC Dukes with Pulse Rifles.

Didn't get them they are on the "clearance" isle but they will probably stick them back over with the retaliation stuff.

One has a $6.50 sticker left on it but it rings up for $5.

Attalla WM had 2 of the warriors 3 figures the asian guy and the fencer.

[GI C]

Piece of $hit Hartselle walmart not only didn't put anything out but removed the pegs for Joes all together. EPIC FAIL!! Screw you Walmart!!!

Yeah,the Harselle Walamrt has gone to shit over the years.I am not suprised they dumped the Joes.They have a super small action figure section.I have found the DG Joes at a few Dollar General stores but not all.Target for me has been the go to place for tr Retal figures.

[nerdsgetchicks]

I was at Fred's today and they have Retaliation figures for 11.95 each. That is pretty high in price but they have a BUNCH!!!

[nerdsgetchicks]

We need to have an Alabama Meet and Greet!!! Trade swap party or whatever!!! I have a HUGE lawn!!!

Lawn Parking, 3 acres, and a wife that would not care if a bunch of nerds met on my lawn!!!

What do you guys think?

Also...Does anyone on here from Alabama work for the State?

[sbwy80]

One of the Dollar Generals here in Enterprise finally got the figures. I am going to check the other two in the next couple of days.

[Brcall]

One of the Dollar Generals here in Enterprise finally got the figures. I am going to check the other two in the next couple of days.

Yeah, the store near my house just got them today as well. I expect them to start showing up en mass soon.

[nerdsgetchicks]

Larry Hama came to Bama and I f'ing MISSED IT!!

Guests (http://alabamaphoenixfestival.com/guests.html)
Larry Hama

http://alabamaphoenixfestival.com/guests/larryhama.jpgLarry Hama is a writer/cartoonist/illustrator/actor/musician who has worked in comics, tv and film. He is best known as the writer of Marvel’s “GI Joe” comics in the ‘eighties, and as the writer of Marvel’s “Wolverine” in the ‘nineties. More recently he has scripted “SPOOKS,” and “Barack the Barbarian” for Devil’s Due Comics, “GI JOE ORIGINS” and GI JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO for IDW as well as various animation and video game projects
He has written, edited or drawn for Avengers, Blaze, Nth Man, The Nam, Conan, Batman, Wonder Woman, Bizarre Adventures, X-Men, Spider-Man, Daredevil, and dozens more. His illustrations and cartoons have appeared in National Lampoon, Esquire, New York and Rolling Stone. He has appeared on Broadway in Stephen Sondheim’s “Pacific Overtures” and on tv in MASH, SNL and “Another World.”
Larry's appearance is presented by Kingdom Comics (http://www.kingdomcomics.net/). More about Larry can be found in these articles from Comic Book Resources (link) (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=21453) and USA Today (link) (http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2010-04-14-gi-joe_N.htm).

[mav55mdash]

I found a 2nd set of DG figures in Columbiana, I was going to pass but I got them for $3.50 each. Nice looking figures for a great price. I had to do it.

[mav55mdash]

yeah Larry Hama was in bham and I was in florida on vacation. Would have been cool to see the "man" who helped define an icon for many of us.

[nerdsgetchicks]

yeah Larry Hama was in bham and I was in florida on vacation. Would have been cool to see the "man" who helped define an icon for many of us.

I come to Bham every other month for my daughters chemo check ups. Any good toy stores ou there?

[Brcall]

I come to Bham every other month for my daughters chemo check ups. Any good toy stores ou there?

I think B'ham is locked down pretty tight by the scalpers, but Edhaskel and Camper would be the ones to ask.

[nerdsgetchicks]

Found the gi joe retaliation ninja combat cruiser at Target in Florence today. They had that little tank thing as well.

[sbwy80]

Found the Tread Ripper in Dothan today. They did not have the combat cruiser though. If someone comes across the combat cruiser I have a few things to trade for one.

[BillCosplay]

Any takers?
http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-sightings/148400-uss-flagg-loads-more-alabama.html

[jestermon]

Oxford AL Wal-Mart has Mega Bloks Cryo Tubes.

Off topic does anyone close to Attalla or gadsden want a big tub of 90's figures Toybiz Marvel, Spawn stuff, and some other random stuff?

I can't donate it to Toys For Tots so I thought somone may want them for somekids in need or for them selves.

[Brcall]

Oxford AL Wal-Mart has Mega Bloks Cryo Tubes.

Off topic does anyone close to Attalla or gadsden want a big tub of 90's figures Toybiz Marvel, Spawn stuff, and some other random stuff?

I can't donate it to Toys For Tots so I thought somone may want them for somekids in need or for them selves.

If you can't find an individual who wants it Goodwill will take them if you have one close by.

[jestermon]

Gadsden WM has 4 falcon Mega Bloks sets they must have dug out of the back, not clearanced but I hope they do.

[jestermon]

Gadsden Walgreens has a blue poc trooper for $9.99, Rainbow City has a poc Cobra Commander the one with coat.

[zodak]

My B/S/T/ List
http://www.hisstank.com/forum/3749684-post13063.html

[jestermon]

5 Sky Strikers $24.99 Oxford TJ MAXX.

[crayfish]

a big toy sale going on over at the ACA boards that most of us are members of....link is here:

Alabama Collectors Army - Login (http://joebama.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=sale&action=display&thread=222)

[jestermon]

Found these in Boaz Alabama and Guntersville AL Wal-Marts.

There were more of the Yellow Spartan thatn the rares in the box I found, the numbers were out of whack with the paper insert.

I got 2 red grenadiers, 4 yellow spartans, 1 purple cqb, 2 saiyan armor grunts.

The box I got mine from had been went through the tape waa cut at the top, so technically it would have been more than one case together.

[jestermon]

Gadsden WM had a movie Alley Viper.

[jestermon]

This is a sighting for Star Wars,at Attalla WM the have the WM exclusive Vulture Droid and Dewback marked down to $14.50.

The computer still says $21.00 but the other sticker has was $29.96 now $14.50 obviously someone marked it down then didn't complete the price change when they put it into the telxon.

Anyways, the Dewback is definitely worth $14.50.

[cobra22nd]

We're taking a little vacation to birmingham this week. Any good flea market/antique malls/goodwills/hobby shops to hit up?

[jestermon]

Not looking for any of these but they had one Cyber Ninja at Attalla AL about 20 minutes ago, haven't seen him a lot and I figure some people might be army building..