Mission Brazil II - SOLD OUT!

[Pete@Cobra-La]

International G.I. Joe Collectors' Convention - GIJoeCon 2011! (http://www.gijoecon.com/fl2011/)

03/10/2011 - We only have 38 American Hero registered attendee packages left for this year's "Mission Brazil 2" set and we are currently sold out of the non-attending Homefront Hero package. IF we have any left by next Tuesdays deadline, we will move the attending packages into the non-attending inventory. So, if you are planning on joining us at this year's GIJoeCon - do not wait any longer as the deadline is almost here! We look forward to seeing everyone soon in Orlando!

[titanate]

Yup. I really wish I would have known about the "Homefront Heroes" thing beforehand. I had just always assumed that they were ONLY taking pre-orders for the Convention because it's considered a "Convention Exclusive". Had I known there was a way to reserve one of these before the convention and without attending the Con', I would have done that long, long ago.

[03Mach1]

Yup. I really wish I would have known about the "Homefront Heroes" thing beforehand. I had just always assumed that they were ONLY taking pre-orders for the Convention because it's considered a "Convention Exclusive". Had I known there was a way to reserve one of these before the convention and without attending the Con', I would have done that long, long ago.
Really? FunPub has been offering a non attendee set since they began the conventions. Not to mention the information has been readily available on www.gijoecon..com for a few months.

I'm happy for the club and the sellout. I look forward to the rest of the exclusives.

[titanate]

Really? FunPub has been offering a non attendee set since they began the conventions. Not to mention the information has been readily available on www.gijoecon..com for a few months.

I'm happy for the club and the sellout. I look forward to the rest of the exclusives.

Oh hey, I'm not complaining at all, I'm not saying its anyone's fault. It's totally all on me for not having done due diligence to see if I could reserve one outside of going to Convention. I'll know for next year now! Knowing is half the battle and all...

Nonetheless, I'll still be waiting on the outside looking in on this one for the time being.

[Starfighter]

These will be cooler than the SDCC stuff.

[Steel Brigade]

Thanks for the heads up Pete!

[Roshan]

This is kinda historic. There's never been a sellout before con. If you were hoping to have a friend pick a boxed set up for you at con, now would be the time to message him and make sure he can still do it for you.

[Starfighter]

This is kinda historic. There's never been a sellout before con. If you were hoping to have a friend pick a boxed set up for you at con, now would be the time to message him and make sure he can still do it for you.

Perhaps the bagged sets are in a similar fate.

[Jeffrozup]

Perhaps the bagged sets are in a similar fate.

That brings up an interesting situation since you have to purchase a boxed set to get the bagged set. What happens if they only have bagged sets left?

Do those become fair game to anybody?

[Bombardier]

That brings up an interesting situation since you have to purchase a boxed set to get the bagged set. What happens if they only have bagged sets left?

Do those become fair game to anybody?

I'd assume they'd be made available first to anyone who already bought boxed and bagged sets. Giving them first dibs on extras if they want them.

[Griff]

Not as upset about missing this set as I thought i would be. Guess its cause it just doesn't look as good as I had hoped. Truthfully all i wanted was the steel cobra but i cannot justify paying the price for the set for one bloody figure. I'll just have to make one...like that is a challenge ha ha!

[Roshan]

That brings up an interesting situation since you have to purchase a boxed set to get the bagged set. What happens if they only have bagged sets left?

Do those become fair game to anybody?

I highly doubt they would sell the bagged sets at con. When you buy a boxed set, you are given the option to purchase a bagged set. If you don't buy the boxed set right away, you can still buy the bagged in the future. They also make less bagged sets than boxed sets (or at least they used to)

But then again, I highly doubted the con set would sell out before con given recent history. So although I doubt they'd sell bagged sets individually, it wouldn't shock me if they did given what's going down this year.

[Starfighter]

There is bound to be less than the 38 sets that were posted 4 hours ago. I bet it is closer to 20 now if not less.

[firefox91]

One thing I have seen over and over again is confusion on which package is which. Homefront Hero, Generals, etc. It is confusing. Compiled with that is the pointless timer they put on the order page pressuring you to make a decision otherwise you have to start over. I know someone that ordered the wrong set because of that. The club corrected it but charged him $25 for the change. What a joke. They didn't do anything except change some info in a computer and that was $25? They should make the packages more understandable.

[Pimp Daddy Darklon]

Where does one order the "non-attending Homefront Hero package"?

[03Mach1]

Where does one order the "non-attending Homefront Hero package"?

International G.I. Joe Collectors' Convention - GIJoeCon 2011! (http://www.gijoecon.com)

However, they may be sold out.

[steelbrig]

There is bound to be less than the 38 sets that were posted 4 hours ago. I bet it is closer to 20 now if not less.

As the saying goes, "Going, Going, Gone!"

[Crimson Rage]

Oh... dear :(
I wondered why they hadn't replied to my "non-attending" application. Wanted this one too....

[ShockVal]

That brings up an interesting situation since you have to purchase a boxed set to get the bagged set. What happens if they only have bagged sets left?

Do those become fair game to anybody?

I posed this same question yesterday in the who is going thread (I think), and thought about it even more. Still have no idea. I would almost see them offering them to people who show up and want to register as Attendees at the Con - after the Box sets are gone.

I'd assume they'd be made available first to anyone who already bought boxed and bagged sets. Giving them first dibs on extras if they want them.

Yes, I agree - if you mean when people are picking up their sets. But only for those who did not already purchase a bag set. I don't see more than one bag set per box set.

I highly doubt they would sell the bagged sets at con. When you buy a boxed set, you are given the option to purchase a bagged set. If you don't buy the boxed set right away, you can still buy the bagged in the future. They also make less bagged sets than boxed sets (or at least they used to)

But then again, I highly doubted the con set would sell out before con given recent history. So although I doubt they'd sell bagged sets individually, it wouldn't shock me if they did given what's going down this year.

There are 350 bag sets per registration Info page.

I'm all tinglely!

20 days 5 hours!!!!

[T J Bang]

Sold out!

[Jmacq1]

Still waiting for confirmation on an order I placed two days ago.

[03Mach1]

I'm still surprised this hasn't been bigger news around the Joe websites.

[Starfighter]

I'm still surprised this hasn't been bigger news around the Joe websites.

Same here. Once people cannot get it, then most will complain. That is a fact.

[sjames90]

I'm still surprised this hasn't been bigger news around the Joe websites.

The club has posted it everywhere. Twitter, Facebook, their website, emailed club members. I've seen it on 3 Joe sites.

[KushViper]

Still waiting for confirmation on an order I placed two days ago.

me too. i will call today. 2-3 days is way too long for a fucking confirmation. i'm starting to regret finally joining the club last week.

[03Mach1]

The club has posted it everywhere. Twitter, Facebook, their website, emailed club members. I've seen it on 3 Joe sites.
I must be an idiot then because its not frontpaged here, YoJoe or the club forums. I've seen the email and the tweets about low stock but nothing about the sell out.

[sjames90]

I must be an idiot then because its not frontpaged here, YoJoe or the club forums. I've seen the email and the tweets about low stock but nothing about the sell out.

You're right. Not frontpaged material. Wait till they sell out though :P

[Starfighter]

The club has posted it everywhere. Twitter, Facebook, their website, emailed club members. I've seen it on 3 Joe sites.

I am at an officer level and have not gotten any info recently at all. I am the one that asked (tkjaer21) on the Mastercollector forums and that is the only outlet that I have been updated on because I had to personally ask. Check for yourself. The announcement of 38 sets left came out right after the commander responded to me on those forums. There should be a daily update so that everyone will know and it will increase sales as well awareness on the status if you can still purchase them or not. I am just saying, I have not heard anything on Twitter, Facebook, their website, emailed club members until I asked at all. The communication is not there on a daily basis as things wind down, in which it should be as many are starting to get paranoid. I am just glad I got my set in and want others to do so as well so that they do not lose out.

[Tuga Viper]

I'm sure some will show up to promote their mcax auction site, which is smart of them.

Happy for the club that this set is generating all these sales. Now I don't regret ordering a bagged set to go with my boxed set no more!


EM

[paraviper]

I'm sure some will show up to promote their mcax auction site, which is smart of them.

Happy for the club that this set is generating all these sales. Now I don't regret ordering a bagged set to go with my boxed set no more!


EM

I did the same thing. I wanted a python army.Plus this way I can sell off the other Joes from my loose set to help off set the cost.

[Starfighter]

I think it is cool and also proves that the 25/ME stuff is a huge hit for future things to come as we know that the me sculpt is the future and the o-ring stuff is done.

[KushViper]

I just got my confirmation email. Stoked to go to the Con!

[KushViper]

I think it is cool and also proves that the 25/ME stuff is a huge hit for future things to come as we know that the me sculpt is the future and the o-ring stuff is done.

Its sad as hell to me that the O-ring era is over. If this was an o-ring set I would be shitting my pants right now.

[Starfighter]

I just got my confirmation email. Stoked to go to the Con!


Congrats. Days later on finding out.

[Steel Brigade]

http://www.mastercollector.com/fckeditor/images/JoeCon11bannerSM.jpg
-from the Club:
We are sold out of the American Hero Convention sets. There are 4 Golden Ticket American Hero sets left. There are still 12" Drive In To Danger attending and non-attending sets available.
I think the link earlier for the Disney Tickets didn't work right so go to GIJoeCon.com (http://gijoecon.com/)and click on the Disney Ticket menu item there.
DEALERS! If you have not registered please go to GIJoeCon.com (http://gijoecon.com/) and do so before Wednesday so that we can plan for you at the convention...it's going to be a great one!
Brian

EFF.

[RolandofGilead]

I understand that they still have some LOOSE sets left. Start begging your friends who already have the boxed sets to buy the loose one for you.

That's what I did.

[rfarrell22]

Sweet! I'm going to sell mine for eleventy billion dollars now. j/k. This is good news though (to those of us who got one)

[Techno Viper]

Dont worry after the convention around a hundred or so boxed set will magically show up for sale at master collectors store.

[Steel Brigade]

^^^ Yes, I have acquired a set for myself now ,but wanted to make sure the last minute people knew for sure!

[Pete@Cobra-La]

Dont worry after the convention around a hundred or so boxed set will magically show up for sale at master collectors store.

Fraid not... These are GONE gone.

Not sure if the 4 Golden Tix packages are gone now or not.

[Starfighter]

Fraid not... These are GONE gone.

Not sure if the 4 Golden Tix packages are gone now or not.

By this time, most likely yes.

[stad]

By this time, most likely yes.

Not yet. However, I had to bite the bullet and order one, so at best they're down to three now.

[Starfighter]

Good to know. It is not like we have not been proactive to get fellow tankers in the loop for a chance to get this set. It may just be too expensive down the road.

[Crimson Rage]

Even though I got my non-attendee confirmation, I won't be happy until the set is in my hands!

[stad]

Not yet. However, I had to bite the bullet and order one, so at best they're down to three now.

And, now they're gone, as of this morning.

[Redredly]

I'm on the fence about going to con now

[Redredly]

And, now they're gone, as of this morning.


is that official?

[Starfighter]

Yes.

[KushViper]

ouch! Glad to have gotten one of the last 50 or so!

[darthdoug]

Thank you to my bud, Admiral Snackbar!

I ended up purchasing my box set package while on a business trip from my iphone.

Whew! ... never saw them sell out before.

What's left of the bagged sets should be on sale at Cobracon. They usually are part of the Hasbro store. They do hold back sets for people to exchange damaged or non-mint figues as well. Thank God! Because one of my crimson vipers was Fugged up 2 years ago!

[darthdoug]

...I won't be happy until the set is in my hands!

That's what she said!

[mr pawn]

Even though they are saying they are sold out, i am sure they have put some to the side for attendes, we on this side of the deal have no idea what they have sold, only what they tell us, they are a very sneaky sort at the club, very hush hush.

[mr pawn]

I think they may even cause a false going going gone rumor, and then it gets the ball rolling and does scare every one in to buying them all up, just like the stock market, very good business tactics on their part, who knows, just a theory

[Roshan]

Even though they are saying they are sold out, i am sure they have put some to the side for attendes, we on this side of the deal have no idea what they have sold, only what they tell us, they are a very sneaky sort at the club, very hush hush.

They already have said they held 20 back for walkups on Friday.

[Starfighter]

I think they may even cause a false going going gone rumor, and then it gets the ball rolling and does scare every one in to buying them all up, just like the stock market, very good business tactics on their part, who knows, just a theory

I don't think so. The Club has been fair to us in the past. Do you really think that they want to deal with the backlash of some buying sets for $500 plus if they were still going to be available after the convention?

[nova]

I don't think so. The Club has been fair to us in the past. Do you really think that they want to deal with the backlash of some buying sets for $500 plus if they were still going to be available after the convention?


LOL. Clearly you must have gotten your Tanks from 2007. Or maybe your Fuscia set was limited to 250 sets. Or maybe the figures in your Moth sets weren't Army Builders.

Not sure when the club has been anything other than a buisness that looks out for it's self first, and if it can look like it's helping fans and not too much trouble then they'll do that too.

[Jeffrozup]

Not my auctions but I found these while browsing eBay:

WET-SUIT 2011 G.I. JOE CONVENTION FIGURE - EXCLUSIVE! - eBay (item 110661218981 end time Mar-14-11 11:11:24 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/WET-SUIT-2011-G-I-JOE-CONVENTION-FIGURE-EXCLUSIVE-/110661218981?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c3ec32a5)

DIAL-TONE 2011 G.I. JOE CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE FIGURE - eBay (item 110661219928 end time Mar-14-11 12:22:42 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/DIAL-TONE-2011-G-I-JOE-CONVENTION-EXCLUSIVE-FIGURE-/110661219928?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c3ec3658)

SGT. MAINFRAME 2011 G.I. JOE CONVENTION FIGURE - eBay (item 110659960784 end time Mar-17-11 12:07:22 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/SGT-MAINFRAME-2011-G-I-JOE-CONVENTION-FIGURE-/110659960784?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c3d8ffd0)

COBRA PYTHON TROOPER 2011 G.I. JOE CONVENTION FIGURE - eBay (item 110659970418 end time Mar-17-11 12:26:17 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/COBRA-PYTHON-TROOPER-2011-G-I-JOE-CONVENTION-FIGURE-/110659970418?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c3d92572)

PYTHON TELE-VIPER 2011 G.I. JOE CONVENTION FIGURE - eBay (item 110659973605 end time Mar-17-11 12:33:10 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/PYTHON-TELE-VIPER-2011-G-I-JOE-CONVENTION-FIGURE-/110659973605?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c3d931e5)

DIAL-TONE G.I. JOE CONVENTION FIGURE - LIMITED TO 600! - eBay (item 110660018928 end time Mar-17-11 14:09:26 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/DIAL-TONE-G-I-JOE-CONVENTION-FIGURE-LIMITED-600-/110660018928?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c3d9e2f0)

STEEL COBRA (Cobra de Aco) G.I. JOE CONVENTION FIGURE - eBay (item 110661215541 end time Mar-20-11 19:13:35 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/STEEL-COBRA-Cobra-Aco-G-I-JOE-CONVENTION-FIGURE-/110661215541?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c3ec2535)

SPARTA - SECRET AGENT - G.I. JOE CONVENTION FIGURE - eBay (item 110661217950 end time Mar-20-11 19:21:01 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/SPARTA-SECRET-AGENT-G-I-JOE-CONVENTION-FIGURE-/110661217950?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c3ec2e9e)

[JoeMama]

bolo disapproves.

[Starfighter]

LOL. Clearly you must have gotten your Tanks from 2007. Or maybe your Fuscia set was limited to 250 sets. Or maybe the figures in your Moth sets weren't Army Builders.

Not sure when the club has been anything other than a buisness that looks out for it's self first, and if it can look like it's helping fans and not too much trouble then they'll do that too.

Clearly, they stated in their email today. If they say that all Boxed sets are sold out, then they are sold out. They have 0 left for attendees. If they had some left, why would they say that none are left for the con for sale? I doubt that they will sale any at the con as they are sold out.

[MJjoe4life]

just glad i put my order right after they became available to register. good to see they sold out b4 the convention. cant wait to see what all the exclusives are and the freebie item.

[Starfighter]

just glad i put my order right after they became available to register. good to see they sold out b4 the convention. cant wait to see what all the exclusives are and the freebie item.

I know. So far we have the different/opposite colored Python Tele-Viper & Python Motor/Nitro-Viper in terms of exclusive items.

[KushViper]

I know. So far we have the different/opposite colored Python Tele-Viper & Python Motor/Nitro-Viper in terms of exclusive items.

Have you seen the Opposite Colored Tele-viper? Where? I have not heard of this yet.

[Pete@Cobra-La]

Even though they are saying they are sold out, i am sure they have put some to the side for attendes, we on this side of the deal have no idea what they have sold, only what they tell us, they are a very sneaky sort at the club, very hush hush.

I am right here to answer your questions. We are sold out. The only ones we have left are one pulled for damage returns. Any still on hand have been allotted for guests and staff.

They were selling at a decent rate, and we were even a little nervous that with all the excitement about a 25th ME tooling set, they were not selling as fast as we thought they would. But then about 3 weeks ago they started to go fast as the deadline approached and then boom, before we knew it they were flying out of inventory.

There are zero being held back for walk up registration. They are sold out...

[Starfighter]

I am right here to answer your questions. We are sold out. The only ones we have left are one pulled for damage returns. Any still on hand have been allotted for guests and staff.

They were selling at a decent rate, and we were even a little nervous that with all the excitement about a 25th ME tooling set, they were not selling as fast as we thought they would. But then about 3 weeks ago they started to go fast as the deadline approached and then boom, before we knew it they were flying out of inventory.

There are zero being held back for walk up registration. They are sold out...

Yeah, you can thank some of us across the Joe forums for self-promoting this set and others like getting the membership to get Dial-Tone and Adventure Team sets. We want them to sell and be had by everyone. We have been actively been asking questions and relaying info. All of this promotion without a dime nor thanks by us, just happy members of the Club and what it could do for hardcore Joe collectors. -I am just saying thanks and can't wait to see what more shall come.

[Duffmann]

Have you seen the Opposite Colored Tele-viper? Where? I have not heard of this yet.

here is the link with the info.

JoeCon 2011 Python Patrol Motor Viper Revealed - GI Joe News (http://www.hisstank.com/gi-joe-news/conventions-9/joecon-2011-python-patrol-motor-viper-revealed-10221/)

[KushViper]

^^^ Thanks Duffmann! I actually did see that thread but I didn't even notice the color swap. Does he come with a vehicle? My guess is a Python Patrol SNAKE or Flight Pod.

[Duffmann]

^^^ Thanks Duffmann! I actually did see that thread but I didn't even notice the color swap. Does he come with a vehicle? My guess is a Python Patrol SNAKE or Flight Pod.

no idea, and have not heard anything about what vehicle if there is a vehicle coming out. I am sure there is, but no word yet that I know of.

[KushViper]

no idea, and have not heard anything about what vehicle if there is a vehicle coming out. I am sure there is, but no word yet that I know of.

Could be a STUN too.

[darthdrew13]

It just hurts that these convention exclusives are so expensive. It breaks down to what, $15 a fig? I just cannot afford that right now. Add to the fact that I don't want the Python Patrol figs (except Steel Cobra) it make it worse.

Sorry to be a fuddy-duddy, just droppin' my 2¢.

[Starfighter]

no idea, and have not heard anything about what vehicle if there is a vehicle coming out. I am sure there is, but no word yet that I know of.

The Python Stun is a good bet as it was a Convention Exclusive before and they still have the mold. Plus, we are getting the Python Motor/Nitro-Viper. The other would be the the Brazillian version of Water Moccasin which is Maroon instead of Aqua/Sea Green.

[Starfighter]

The other Tele-Viper was taken down off of Ebay (most likely by force), but was different than what we are getting in the 15 figure set.

[DPrime]

Could be a STUN too.

Doubt it.

The Python Stun is a good bet as it was a Convention Exclusive before and they still have the mold. Plus, we are getting the Python Motor/Nitro-Viper. The other would be the the Brazillian version of Water Moccasin which is Maroon instead of Aqua/Sea Green.

The Club doesn't typically just reissue vintage vehicles. In fact, I can't think of any time they've ever done it.

The idea is that since these are marketed at pretty hard-core GI Joe collectors - the type who would fly across the country to go to the official con - it's a good bet they have the vintage versions already. And if they don't - well, it's the official GI Joe Con, so they could probably get them right there if they wanted.

Yes, Hasbro does this - but there's going for the "hey, I remember having that as a kid - now I can get a minty fresh new one again" market, while too many convention goers would say "hey, I remember having that as a kid - and I've army-built the heck out of by getting ten of these on Ebay over the years."

There are tons of vehicle molds that never got the Python treatment to choose from. Personally, I bet the Motor Viper is meant for a VAMP or Stinger in Python colours. It'd be perfect for collectors too, as we'd finally have something to tow the Python ASP.

The Moccasin... MAYBE. It's rare enough that if they do, people will buy it. However, I still kind of doubt it. As rare as it is, we're still talking about a Collector's Club here, and they're not out to devalue anyone's rare items. Besides, again, there's just too much choice out there - they could easily do a Python VAMP, a Python Stinger, a Python Ferret, a Python HISS, SNAKE Armor, MMS, FANG, CLAW, Rattler, etc... The list goes on. So why bother just rehashing something when they could do something new?

[KushViper]

The red Moccasin would be a cool thing. I hope we get a tru to ARAH Python Copperhead with it too tho.

[KushViper]

Doubt it.



The Club doesn't typically just reissue vintage vehicles. In fact, I can't think of any time they've ever done it.

The idea is that since these are marketed at pretty hard-core GI Joe collectors - the type who would fly across the country to go to the official con - it's a good bet they have the vintage versions already. And if they don't - well, it's the official GI Joe Con, so they could probably get them right there if they wanted.

Yes, Hasbro does this - but there's going for the "hey, I remember having that as a kid - now I can get a minty fresh new one again" market, while too many convention goers would say "hey, I remember having that as a kid - and I've army-built the heck out of by getting ten of these on Ebay over the years."

There are tons of vehicle molds that never got the Python treatment to choose from. Personally, I bet the Motor Viper is meant for a VAMP or Stinger in Python colours. It'd be perfect for collectors too, as we'd finally have something to tow the Python ASP.

The Moccasin... MAYBE. It's rare enough that if they do, people will buy it. However, I still kind of doubt it. As rare as it is, we're still talking about a Collector's Club here, and they're not out to devalue anyone's rare items. Besides, again, there's just too much choice out there - they could easily do a Python VAMP, a Python Stinger, a Python Ferret, a Python HISS, SNAKE Armor, MMS, FANG, CLAW, Rattler, etc... The list goes on. So why bother just rehashing something when they could do something new?

I'm no club expert but I know they have released the Stun, Moray, and a bunch of other vehicles at prior conventions.

If they were to offer a red Moccasin at the con I can only see it raising the prices of the extremely rare Brazilian version by putting it into the collective mindset. I wouldn't be surprised to learn that most G I Joe Collectors even know of its existence.

[Starfighter]

Doubt it.



The Club doesn't typically just reissue vintage vehicles. In fact, I can't think of any time they've ever done it.

The idea is that since these are marketed at pretty hard-core GI Joe collectors - the type who would fly across the country to go to the official con - it's a good bet they have the vintage versions already. And if they don't - well, it's the official GI Joe Con, so they could probably get them right there if they wanted.

Yes, Hasbro does this - but there's going for the "hey, I remember having that as a kid - now I can get a minty fresh new one again" market, while too many convention goers would say "hey, I remember having that as a kid - and I've army-built the heck out of by getting ten of these on Ebay over the years."

There are tons of vehicle molds that never got the Python treatment to choose from. Personally, I bet the Motor Viper is meant for a VAMP or Stinger in Python colours. It'd be perfect for collectors too, as we'd finally have something to tow the Python ASP.

The Moccasin... MAYBE. It's rare enough that if they do, people will buy it. However, I still kind of doubt it. As rare as it is, we're still talking about a Collector's Club here, and they're not out to devalue anyone's rare items. Besides, again, there's just too much choice out there - they could easily do a Python VAMP, a Python Stinger, a Python Ferret, a Python HISS, SNAKE Armor, MMS, FANG, CLAW, Rattler, etc... The list goes on. So why bother just rehashing something when they could do something new?

The Club has in fact reissued the HISS Tank a few times as well as the Fang I believe. Keep in mind, that the newer figures are 4-inches and not 3.75 so they will only use the stuff that works and of what they have available. Most likely being the 25th scaled reissues in a different paint scheme. Thus, a 25th reissued Brazilian Water Moccasin in Maroon. The STUN was issued in a Dreadnok scheme but fits the scale as well and they have the piece, so that is a huge possibility.

[Starfighter]

The Python Motor/Nitro-Viper could also come with a Pythonized version of the Steel Crusher A.P.V. too.

[Bombardier]

The Python Motor/Nitro-Viper could also come with a Pythonized version of the Steel Crusher A.P.V. too.

I thought the APV couldn't be used by the Club because of movie rights stuff.

[Starfighter]

I think that the Movie Rights stuff only refers the the figures themselves that have the actor's likeness on them. Most likely, I am wrong though.

[mr pawn]

they need a apc update for carrying the 25th figures, i used to use the shit out of apc back in the day i had like 5 of those where i kept all my joes, new style update would be cool.

[Bombardier]

I think that the Movie Rights stuff only refers the the figures themselves that have the actor's likeness on them. Most likely, I am wrong though.

I thought it was anything seen in the movie. But that's only rumor from fellow internet nerds. Nothing concreted from Hasbro either way I don't think.

[Steel Brigade]

Doubt it.



The Club doesn't typically just reissue vintage vehicles. In fact, I can't think of any time they've ever done it.

The idea is that since these are marketed at pretty hard-core GI Joe collectors - the type who would fly across the country to go to the official con - it's a good bet they have the vintage versions already. And if they don't - well, it's the official GI Joe Con, so they could probably get them right there if they wanted.

Yes, Hasbro does this - but there's going for the "hey, I remember having that as a kid - now I can get a minty fresh new one again" market, while too many convention goers would say "hey, I remember having that as a kid - and I've army-built the heck out of by getting ten of these on Ebay over the years."

There are tons of vehicle molds that never got the Python treatment to choose from. Personally, I bet the Motor Viper is meant for a VAMP or Stinger in Python colours. It'd be perfect for collectors too, as we'd finally have something to tow the Python ASP.

The Moccasin... MAYBE. It's rare enough that if they do, people will buy it. However, I still kind of doubt it. As rare as it is, we're still talking about a Collector's Club here, and they're not out to devalue anyone's rare items. Besides, again, there's just too much choice out there - they could easily do a Python VAMP, a Python Stinger, a Python Ferret, a Python HISS, SNAKE Armor, MMS, FANG, CLAW, Rattler, etc... The list goes on. So why bother just rehashing something when they could do something new?

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[Roshan]

The Club has in fact reissued the HISS Tank a few times as well as the Fang I believe. Keep in mind, that the newer figures are 4-inches and not 3.75 so they will only use the stuff that works and of what they have available. Most likely being the 25th scaled reissues in a different paint scheme. Thus, a 25th reissued Brazilian Water Moccasin in Maroon. The STUN was issued in a Dreadnok scheme but fits the scale as well and they have the piece, so that is a huge possibility.

Reissued, not repainted. I had that exact same reply you just posted up with about 15 other vehicles and ready to submit, before I reread his post and noticed he was talking straight re-release.

[KushViper]

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Hey Pete! When will we see the rest of the Con exclusives?

[DPrime]

I'm no club expert but I know they have released the Stun, Moray, and a bunch of other vehicles at prior conventions.

The Club has in fact reissued the HISS Tank a few times as well as the Fang I believe.

No, they used the same molds, but they were not reissues and were almost always in drastically different colours. They've never just straight-up reissued vehicles, even rare ones (though the crimson HISS they did in 2002 comes close to the SMS).

If they were to offer a red Moccasin at the con I can only see it raising the prices of the extremely rare Brazilian version by putting it into the collective mindset. I wouldn't be surprised to learn that most G I Joe Collectors even know of its existence.

I doubt it.

A lot of people would be happy to have the Con red Moccasin if that were to happen, considering how rare and expensive the original is. Demand might go down for the Brazil version in that case. Or maybe not, but I seriously doubt it go up (it's already very expensive). But who knows - you're right that the 25th Moccasin is in fact quite different from the original, so maybe.

I still think it's more likely to be a Python Moccasin if they use that mold, though. I mean, it's kind of weird that Copperhead is in Python Patrol, but he doesn't have his ride, you know...

[KushViper]

^^ Ah I see. Re-issues will not happen because the foot pegs don't work for ME figures, right?

[DPrime]

^^ Ah I see. Re-issues will not happen because the foot pegs don't work for ME figures, right?

That may factor into their decisions as well, though they might remold those.

Still, there are plenty of vehicles that wouldn't need it, or have already been remolded to fit 25th figures. Maybe a Python Skyhawk or VAMP?