GIJOE Retro Line Walmart Computer Listings

Zap Rowsdower · 07-21-2020, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by axonrey

I'm going with Flint.

I'd be seriously pumped to see them release the 50th Flint in this line but painted in v1 colors like the SDCC variant. But not with the weird skintone problem they had that year. But then again, isn't it considered a brand new figure by Hasbro's bean counters if you change even one color on it?

Steevy Maximus · 07-21-2020, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by PanzerKrake

Overthinking things by a huge margin. Why would they bother with O-rings? lol. They are simply using the current molds they have cause they are more modern figures and it's the cheaper route to take for the line. Why create all new molds and figures just to bring back o-ring figures just to please a small portion of a dying breed of fan base who can't get out of the 80s?

Retro line is not the main product line, this is just some side stuff they are putting out to bait the toy collectors and it worked when it sold out so quick on preorders.

In fairness, with things like the Ghostbusters retro figures and the Star Wars retro collections, I figured o-ring had a passable shot. I know a TON of people would have paid $13 for a fresh v2 Snake Eyes.
But, there was equal merit for the route Hasbro took.

Even if Hasbro still managed to cock it up at the last minute in the details. I don't think the Storm Shadow selection had a damn thing to do with costs, or licensing or anything other than the Renegades figure was more recently used and more readily available for a quick turnaround than digging up the Retaliation Ultimate Storm Shadow.

dukefett · 07-21-2020, 12:36 PM

Crap wait, did the 3 linked in the post actually go up for preorder already?!

Duke19821994 · 07-21-2020, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dukefett

Crap wait, did the 3 linked in the post actually go up for preorder already?!

They came and gone sadly.

axonrey · 07-21-2020, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dukefett

Crap wait, did the 3 linked in the post actually go up for preorder already?!

I don't think so.

Duke19821994 · 07-21-2020, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by axonrey

I don't think so.

Oh you mean the new ones?

axonrey · 07-21-2020, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Duke19821994

Oh you mean the new ones?

that's what I thought he meant

Jymree · 07-21-2020, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HitandRun

Who do you guys think "Puma" will be? Sign me up for Destro, Roadblock, Duke and Cobra Commander.

I'm guessing Puma will be 50th Lady Jaye, or possibly Flint as many here seem to think and/or hope.

Dod Ear · 07-21-2020, 01:28 PM

Do we have links to Scarlett and Roadblock?

I’ve got the link to Destro (Darkling) already.

46 Zone · 07-21-2020, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RoadPigJohn

Awesome news about more retro coming... Cobra Commander and Duke, nice.

When was this announced?

07-21-2020, 12:09 PM	#2391
Zap Rowsdower A Makeupless Clown Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,589	Quote: Originally Posted by axonrey I'm going with Flint. I'd be seriously pumped to see them release the 50th Flint in this line but painted in v1 colors like the SDCC variant. But not with the weird skintone problem they had that year. But then again, isn't it considered a brand new figure by Hasbro's bean counters if you change even one color on it? __________________ Torso Adapters and Alternate Neck Pegs for MTF and BFS Figures Reproduction Vehicle Parts My BST Thread \| My Feedback Thread \| My Shapeways and Sculpteo 3d Print Shops (1/18 scale creations) I am selling just about all of my childhood vintage Joes ('82-'93). Check my BST for more...

07-21-2020, 12:35 PM	#2392
Steevy Maximus I LIVE! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Altus, OK Posts: 5,742	Quote: Originally Posted by PanzerKrake Overthinking things by a huge margin. Why would they bother with O-rings? lol. They are simply using the current molds they have cause they are more modern figures and it's the cheaper route to take for the line. Why create all new molds and figures just to bring back o-ring figures just to please a small portion of a dying breed of fan base who can't get out of the 80s? Retro line is not the main product line, this is just some side stuff they are putting out to bait the toy collectors and it worked when it sold out so quick on preorders. In fairness, with things like the Ghostbusters retro figures and the Star Wars retro collections, I figured o-ring had a passable shot. I know a TON of people would have paid $13 for a fresh v2 Snake Eyes. But, there was equal merit for the route Hasbro took. Even if Hasbro still managed to cock it up at the last minute in the details. I don't think the Storm Shadow selection had a damn thing to do with costs, or licensing or anything other than the Renegades figure was more recently used and more readily available for a quick turnaround than digging up the Retaliation Ultimate Storm Shadow. __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by TheRealDubya Any sort of panic at this stage is just pure unsubstantiated reptile brain stem fear. Quote: Originally Posted by SmokePants This is why companies are secretive -- because we all want the truth, but most of us cannot handle it.

07-21-2020, 12:57 PM	#2394
Duke19821994 Star Brigade Commander Join Date: May 2018 Location: Up North Posts: 4,021	Quote: Originally Posted by dukefett Crap wait, did the 3 linked in the post actually go up for preorder already?! They came and gone sadly. __________________

07-21-2020, 01:05 PM	#2395
axonrey Sphinx Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Cris Carter Fall Guy Camp Posts: 7,764	Quote: Originally Posted by dukefett Crap wait, did the 3 linked in the post actually go up for preorder already?! I don't think so. __________________ AxonRey’s Servicable Customs (perpetually under construction): http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...masterhub.html All Purpose Custom Talk: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...ml#post5316347

07-21-2020, 01:19 PM	#2396
Duke19821994 Star Brigade Commander Join Date: May 2018 Location: Up North Posts: 4,021	Quote: Originally Posted by axonrey I don't think so. Oh you mean the new ones? __________________

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