Maryland G.I. Joe Sightings

82joe · 09-22-2009, 09:24 AM

I think I'm so hungry for new Joes that I've reverted back to Marvel. I mean, I've had a big tote of Legends figures sitting untouched in my basement for about a year. I got them out this weekend and started playing with them with my son. We had a blast and the TRU sale couldn't have hit at a more ironic time. I'm not sure how I feel about the MU figures yet (have the improved from wave 1??) I have noticed the paint apps being a bit shoddy and I don't really want to get hooked on another line but I'm a plastic crack addict so what the hell am I supposed to do? I could walk away but it keeps calling my name. "$4.99....we're only $4.99...buy us"

blackman2005 · 09-22-2009, 10:15 AM

I occassionally purchase Marvel Legend figures off of Amazon. I wish we could get the same quality from Hasbro's run on ML but thats not happening...

blackman2005 · 09-22-2009, 07:15 PM

I stopped at my local Target on the way home today to pick up few things in the cleaning/hygiene aisles. I bothered to walk to the back of the store for the pricing of Seth Rogen's Observe and Report DVD to see if were worth buying, however it was $19.99 and not that great of a sale. When I looked in the Joe aisle, BAM!!!, the same exact stock that has been there for the last 'um three weeks maybe. Tons of figures from Waves 1 - 2 with dust on them at a price tag of $8.69, lmfao. They haven't been moved or even tampered with and each peg was full. To make matters worse, the surface behind the back of the last figure on each peg was lighter than the rest of the wall, lmfao....

I think its hilarious that stores over ordered mass amounts of only 2 waves of Joes in hopes that most of it will sell. People move around and buy from different competing retailers so ordering just enough to almost run empty is better than over ordering and having to clearance a product that most of its consumer base already has purchased.

Hopefully, Target will do better in accounting how much of the G.I. Joe toy line is going to surface over time. This will aid them in making more rational decisions in ordering their weekly shipment to see it sell more efficiently. It would make some things harder to find for some but it would guarantee newer product being available at a steady pace and not just sitting there on the shelves. Bottom line, when there is too much of product left over or retailers can't put it out on the floor, discount retailers like Marshalls, TJMaxx and Ross get that merchandise at a discounted rate. Don't be surprised if you see a Pit for $60 , Steel Crusher for $15 and Accelerator Suit Dukes for $40 next year at one of these stores in beat up boxes, lmao...

82joe · 09-22-2009, 07:25 PM

I stopped by my Target today too. They have had the same three DCUC on the pegs since May. I think they may have restocked the Joe and Star Wars figures once maybe twice the entire summer. I look at the same stuff over and over each week I bet I could tell you exactly how many Destro's are on the peg (and in which row too).

Mech-Viper · 09-23-2009, 12:19 AM

if i;m going to pay over 8$ for a figure it going to from the marvel line and not the rise of crap

82joe · 09-23-2009, 12:57 PM

howdy.....

Shawninbmore · 09-23-2009, 08:59 PM

I stopped by the Ollies in pasadena. they had 5 of the FF vs Greenshirts packs for 9.99 each.

richyungsociety · 09-24-2009, 12:30 PM

Saw one Snarler cycle at Ellicott City Walmart today. Left it there

82joe · 09-24-2009, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richyungsociety

Saw one Snarler cycle at Ellicott City Walmart today. Left it there

why... is it lame? I ordered one site to store but it hasn't come in yet.
My plan is to take the stupid spring loaded rocket launcher off the sidecar and replace it with the gun from the Silver Mirage....if it fits.

richyungsociety · 09-24-2009, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 82joe

why... is it lame? I ordered one site to store but it hasn't come in yet.
My plan is to take the stupid spring loaded rocket launcher off the sidecar and replace it with the gun from the Silver Mirage....if it fits.

Actually the reason why I left it is because i already have one. But to answer your question, yes i kind of think it is lame. Only thing that justifies its price is that it comes with 2 figures. Who knows though, maybe you will like it

09-22-2009, 09:24 AM	#2011
82joe Crimson Guard Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,040	I think I'm so hungry for new Joes that I've reverted back to Marvel. I mean, I've had a big tote of Legends figures sitting untouched in my basement for about a year. I got them out this weekend and started playing with them with my son. We had a blast and the TRU sale couldn't have hit at a more ironic time. I'm not sure how I feel about the MU figures yet (have the improved from wave 1??) I have noticed the paint apps being a bit shoddy and I don't really want to get hooked on another line but I'm a plastic crack addict so what the hell am I supposed to do? I could walk away but it keeps calling my name. "$4.99....we're only $4.99...buy us" __________________ Feedback For 82joe: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/buy-se...525-82joe.html My B/S/T Thread Check It Out!! http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...-s-t-page.html

09-22-2009, 07:15 PM	#2013
blackman2005 Decorated Joe Sergeant Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silver Spring/Colesville, Columbia, Towson, White Marsh & Baltimore, MD Posts: 3,126	I stopped at my local Target on the way home today to pick up few things in the cleaning/hygiene aisles. I bothered to walk to the back of the store for the pricing of Seth Rogen's Observe and Report DVD to see if were worth buying, however it was $19.99 and not that great of a sale. When I looked in the Joe aisle, BAM!!!, the same exact stock that has been there for the last 'um three weeks maybe. Tons of figures from Waves 1 - 2 with dust on them at a price tag of $8.69, lmfao. They haven't been moved or even tampered with and each peg was full. To make matters worse, the surface behind the back of the last figure on each peg was lighter than the rest of the wall, lmfao.... I think its hilarious that stores over ordered mass amounts of only 2 waves of Joes in hopes that most of it will sell. People move around and buy from different competing retailers so ordering just enough to almost run empty is better than over ordering and having to clearance a product that most of its consumer base already has purchased. Hopefully, Target will do better in accounting how much of the G.I. Joe toy line is going to surface over time. This will aid them in making more rational decisions in ordering their weekly shipment to see it sell more efficiently. It would make some things harder to find for some but it would guarantee newer product being available at a steady pace and not just sitting there on the shelves. Bottom line, when there is too much of product left over or retailers can't put it out on the floor, discount retailers like Marshalls, TJMaxx and Ross get that merchandise at a discounted rate. Don't be surprised if you see a Pit for $60 , Steel Crusher for $15 and Accelerator Suit Dukes for $40 next year at one of these stores in beat up boxes, lmao... Last edited by blackman2005; 09-22-2009 at 07:34 PM..

09-22-2009, 07:25 PM	#2014
82joe Crimson Guard Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,040	I stopped by my Target today too. They have had the same three DCUC on the pegs since May. I think they may have restocked the Joe and Star Wars figures once maybe twice the entire summer. I look at the same stuff over and over each week I bet I could tell you exactly how many Destro's are on the peg (and in which row too). __________________ Feedback For 82joe: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/buy-se...525-82joe.html My B/S/T Thread Check It Out!! http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...-s-t-page.html

09-23-2009, 12:19 AM	#2015
Mech-Viper Full of Love and C-4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,763	if i;m going to pay over 8$ for a figure it going to from the marvel line and not the rise of crap __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by Freekarrtt It's hard for me not to smile when I see a rare figure on a peg that obviously only there because the packing is damaged.

09-23-2009, 12:57 PM	#2016
82joe Crimson Guard Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,040	howdy..... __________________ Feedback For 82joe: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/buy-se...525-82joe.html My B/S/T Thread Check It Out!! http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...-s-t-page.html Last edited by 82joe; 09-23-2009 at 02:02 PM..

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