The Official 2007 G.I. Joe Collectors Convention News Thread

squeee666 · 09-30-2007, 08:55 PM

Where's Major Bludd? I thought for sure we'd see at least a concept sketch of him. It's great that we are getting three Dreadnoks. I really hope they Make Thrasher and Monkeywrench as well.

The Fridge · 09-30-2007, 09:46 PM

Thanks for the summary. Everything looks awesome!

ARBCOToys · 09-30-2007, 11:09 PM

Did they ever give an idea of when the DTC Wave 4 would be available from Master Collector?

The Superfly · 09-30-2007, 11:19 PM

man...lots to take in. Great, great news all around!

**Shin Densetsu** · 09-30-2007, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DESTRO

G.I. Joe Toys for 2008

Wave 4 Crimson Guard, Snow Job, Blade Destro, Flash, Black Snake Eyes
Cobra Airborne Trooper is coming carded.
More Comic Packs will be coming out! These will pay tribute to the history of the Joe comics from the past. Wave 2 Dreadnocks artwork was shown.
Doc as a mailaway offer. Comes with new stretcher, medical bag.
Toys "R" Us will be getting exclusives: Night Force Cobra Troopers multipack, Snake Eyes with 4 Red Ninjas Multi pack.
Target will carry 3 exclusive vehicles: Shark, Hiss Tank with driver, and Awe Strike with Crank Case
DTC wave 4 is G.I. Joe Club Exclusive
In the future the crotches will be fixed so the figures can sit in the existing vehicles.

....and best thing yet, all that stuff with exception to the club exclusives are all for spring!

prowl · 09-30-2007, 11:55 PM

All these figures look absolutely fantastic! I can't honestly think of a single complaint!

I think we got everything we've been asking for; I know I did! All great figures (a few too many commando Snake Eyes, but I suppose there's always room for customs), vehicles, and all three original Dreadnoks!

Any one else notice the abundance of revolvers? Is 2008 revolver year or something? CG has one, Destro has one, Snow Job has one, and even Doc has a flare gun that resembles a revolver (sort of)!

I only hope those store exclusive vehicles and 5-packs are easily available online, but if the past is any indication, they likely will be.

I just want to thank the board for the timely info and pics, and all the other sites that contributed! 2008 is looking to be a phenominal year for G.I.Joe! Yo Joe!

Nemesis*Prime · 10-01-2007, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by prowl

Any one else notice the abundance of revolvers? Is 2008 revolver year or something? CG has one, Destro has one, Snow Job has one, and even Doc has a flare gun that resembles a revolver (sort of)!

I did actually, fortunately all one need do is hit up Marauder Inc. for some automatics if that's more your taste (I know I prefer them more

). Personally I think a M1911a1 45 would look better holstered on that CG's leg, then that Civil War era looking relic.

The Fridge · 10-01-2007, 12:25 AM

Back in mid summer (or maybe earlier) there was a post floating around about G.I. Joe names found in Wal-Mart's computer system, and speculation as to whether they were upcoming 25th Anniversary or Sigma 6. I remember that they were called "place holders", but that was the first time I heard any mention of Blade Destro, Snow Job, and maybe Flash as possible candidates for the 25th Ann. treatment. I think that "Black Snake Eyes" was also on that list. Anyway it seems as though those place holders are turning out to be a pretty accurate prediction for what is to come. I looked through some old threads but could not find it, can anybody remember what I am talking about or where it might be?

Irid70 · 10-01-2007, 12:29 AM

I don't terribly mind revolvers, but with many of these figures it will mean more money spent at Marauder, but hey, it's worth it.

Also, uh...6 comic pack UPCs for Doc? And there are only 3 comic packs? I'd have to buy double of each? Well, Doc is awesome and all...but there's just no way in heck I'm buying 6 figures I don't really want at all just to get one I do. I really hope that ain't true. I'd rather take my chances getting Doc on ebay than that.

**Shin Densetsu** · 10-01-2007, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newtypejuggalo128

Hasbro did this with the Transformer classics line. They had a good thing going then dropped it in favour of the movie line. The good news it will be coming back but the wait is killer.....

Hopefully by the end of the line time we have a nice library of parts available so we can make lots of nice customs since they are even happy to show us how it's done!

Can someone answer me this? What the heck is robot rebellion Cobra Commander? I haven't collected Joe since the original line so I have no idea what this version is and is it going to be 25th Anv. style?

They didn't kill the line, the retailers didn't request more and didn't allocate future space for them at retail. Classics was always meant to be a filler line, that but extended when the Transformers movie premiere moved from november 06, to summer 07. Its purpose was to have transformers presence on shelves as a mass market line to fill the gap between the end of cybertron and before the movie.

I hope Doc is still available when the later waves of comic packs come out, because I will only be getting one pack from wave one(Hawk pack). I wonder if SE/SS will have any differences in wave 3, or if they are straight repaints, because if they are, that makes even more repaints of those 2.

09-30-2007, 09:46 PM	#232
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09-30-2007, 11:52 PM	#235
Shin Densetsu VALKYRIE Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Over the rainbow where your mom is at son Posts: 23,515	Quote: Originally Posted by DESTRO G.I. Joe Toys for 2008 Wave 4 Crimson Guard, Snow Job, Blade Destro, Flash, Black Snake Eyes Cobra Airborne Trooper is coming carded. More Comic Packs will be coming out! These will pay tribute to the history of the Joe comics from the past. Wave 2 Dreadnocks artwork was shown. Doc as a mailaway offer. Comes with new stretcher, medical bag. Toys "R" Us will be getting exclusives: Night Force Cobra Troopers multipack, Snake Eyes with 4 Red Ninjas Multi pack. Target will carry 3 exclusive vehicles: Shark, Hiss Tank with driver, and Awe Strike with Crank Case DTC wave 4 is G.I. Joe Club Exclusive In the future the crotches will be fixed so the figures can sit in the existing vehicles. ....and best thing yet, all that stuff with exception to the club exclusives are all for spring! __________________ The Transformers! More than meets the eyes! For those who collect multiple toylines! Thundercats, HOOO!!! Kamen Rider, Super Sentai and more! CHECK OUT OUR RESOURCES! GI Joe Database Transformers Database Watch me FIX the Sky Striker XP21F! CLICK HERE!

10-01-2007, 12:25 AM	#238
The Fridge Physical Trainer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Maurice's B-B-Q Buffet Posts: 908	Back in mid summer (or maybe earlier) there was a post floating around about G.I. Joe names found in Wal-Mart's computer system, and speculation as to whether they were upcoming 25th Anniversary or Sigma 6. I remember that they were called "place holders", but that was the first time I heard any mention of Blade Destro, Snow Job, and maybe Flash as possible candidates for the 25th Ann. treatment. I think that "Black Snake Eyes" was also on that list. Anyway it seems as though those place holders are turning out to be a pretty accurate prediction for what is to come. I looked through some old threads but could not find it, can anybody remember what I am talking about or where it might be? __________________ Physical Training Instructor Feedback

10-01-2007, 12:29 AM	#239
Irid70 Crimson Guard Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Castle, Delaware Posts: 4,495	I don't terribly mind revolvers, but with many of these figures it will mean more money spent at Marauder, but hey, it's worth it. Also, uh...6 comic pack UPCs for Doc? And there are only 3 comic packs? I'd have to buy double of each? Well, Doc is awesome and all...but there's just no way in heck I'm buying 6 figures I don't really want at all just to get one I do. I really hope that ain't true. I'd rather take my chances getting Doc on ebay than that. __________________ danielmford.com

10-01-2007, 12:29 AM	#240
Shin Densetsu VALKYRIE Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Over the rainbow where your mom is at son Posts: 23,515	Quote: Originally Posted by newtypejuggalo128 Hasbro did this with the Transformer classics line. They had a good thing going then dropped it in favour of the movie line. The good news it will be coming back but the wait is killer..... Hopefully by the end of the line time we have a nice library of parts available so we can make lots of nice customs since they are even happy to show us how it's done! Can someone answer me this? What the heck is robot rebellion Cobra Commander? I haven't collected Joe since the original line so I have no idea what this version is and is it going to be 25th Anv. style? They didn't kill the line, the retailers didn't request more and didn't allocate future space for them at retail. Classics was always meant to be a filler line, that but extended when the Transformers movie premiere moved from november 06, to summer 07. Its purpose was to have transformers presence on shelves as a mass market line to fill the gap between the end of cybertron and before the movie. I hope Doc is still available when the later waves of comic packs come out, because I will only be getting one pack from wave one(Hawk pack). I wonder if SE/SS will have any differences in wave 3, or if they are straight repaints, because if they are, that makes even more repaints of those 2. __________________ The Transformers! More than meets the eyes! For those who collect multiple toylines! Thundercats, HOOO!!! Kamen Rider, Super Sentai and more! CHECK OUT OUR RESOURCES! GI Joe Database Transformers Database Watch me FIX the Sky Striker XP21F! CLICK HERE!