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02-18-2021, 11:27 PM | #9211 |
Crimson Commander
Join Date: Jan 2008
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Thanks for sharing Mr. Jackpots. I’m not sure if I understand everything you said but I am sure as hell gonna give it a shot! These blind hunts and cold calls are getting old!
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02-19-2021, 12:13 AM | #9212 |
Hisstank.Com General
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Location: Georgia
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I haven't been keeping up on this thread, but I had an employee scan the Viper tag, and his thing said it's been discontinued. Anyone else find the same?
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02-19-2021, 10:57 AM | #9213 |
Poacher Assassin
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Living rent free in your head
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02-19-2021, 11:34 AM | #9214 |
Cobra Viper
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: NJ
Posts: 240
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I’m curious whether the extent of chasing down Target orders has truly made people sour on the entire line. I managed to procure Firefly in the aftermarket but have refused to pay eBay prices for any other exclusives (Pulse or Target). And the nonsense the other day with Target erroneously showing their exclusives available for shipping....it’s all just made me feel like I’ll be content to one day get the Cobra Trooper and bail on mostly everything else. I’ve only ever seen one figure in the wild here in NJ.
I’d probably have cared more about Baroness and Viper figures if it felt achievable, but the constant lack of availability and any acknowledgement or rectification from Hasbro makes it seem pointless. I cannot see how the line could thrive if there’s a constant lack of gratification from customers. Plus from a basic point of view, it certainly feels like creating extra supply would not only thwart bots, but generate extra revenue for a few waves. Shrug. |
02-19-2021, 12:13 PM | #9215 |
He/Him
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Nowhere, Everywhere
Posts: 778
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I’m curious whether the extent of chasing down Target orders has truly made people sour on the entire line. I managed to procure Firefly in the aftermarket but have refused to pay eBay prices for any other exclusives (Pulse or Target). And the nonsense the other day with Target erroneously showing their exclusives available for shipping....it’s all just made me feel like I’ll be content to one day get the Cobra Trooper and bail on mostly everything else. I’ve only ever seen one figure in the wild here in NJ.
I’d probably have cared more about Baroness and Viper figures if it felt achievable, but the constant lack of availability and any acknowledgement or rectification from Hasbro makes it seem pointless. I cannot see how the line could thrive if there’s a constant lack of gratification from customers. Plus from a basic point of view, it certainly feels like creating extra supply would not only thwart bots, but generate extra revenue for a few waves. Shrug. |
02-19-2021, 12:42 PM | #9216 |
Stockings and heels life
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 488
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I’m curious whether the extent of chasing down Target orders has truly made people sour on the entire line. I managed to procure Firefly in the aftermarket but have refused to pay eBay prices for any other exclusives (Pulse or Target). And the nonsense the other day with Target erroneously showing their exclusives available for shipping....it’s all just made me feel like I’ll be content to one day get the Cobra Trooper and bail on mostly everything else. I’ve only ever seen one figure in the wild here in NJ.
I’d probably have cared more about Baroness and Viper figures if it felt achievable, but the constant lack of availability and any acknowledgement or rectification from Hasbro makes it seem pointless. I cannot see how the line could thrive if there’s a constant lack of gratification from customers. Plus from a basic point of view, it certainly feels like creating extra supply would not only thwart bots, but generate extra revenue for a few waves. Shrug. The Infantry is such an incredible rip off to me, losing the arm band, rifle and goggles. If the rest of this line is going to be like this I'm not going to have a part in it anymore. At least I'm getting out fairly content. All I really needed were Vipers at this scale and I got a handful, lucky me. While I would've liked to see these readily available, that's on Hasbro and Target. Last edited by PlanckEpoch; 02-19-2021 at 12:46 PM.. |
02-19-2021, 12:51 PM | #9217 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: America
Posts: 1,414
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I'm already out. I cancelled all my pre-orders and won't be supporting the line until we either get reissues of the exact CI figures, or word that other retail versions of CI figures won't lose accessories.
The Infantry is such an incredible rip off to me, losing the arm band, rifle and goggles. If the rest of this line is going to be like this I'm not going to have a part in it anymore. At least I'm getting out fairly content. All I really needed were Vipers at this scale and I got a handful, lucky me. While I would've liked to see these readily available, that's on Hasbro and Target. Between how terrible the latest Retro stuff is (Fang, Duke) and how Classified is handle - I really don't give a crap |
02-19-2021, 01:09 PM | #9218 |
Browncoat
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Ohio. For now.
Posts: 4,265
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1000% most definitely. While I still 'hope' to get some of the future releases, I am completely on the side of not giving a crap. I happened to get super lucky and find a Viper in the wild. BUT, I still have never seen Cobra Troopers, Baroness, Beach Head, Storm Shadow, Red Ninja, Destro, or even Snake Eyes. Never. Not once. Heck, I can't even get pre-orders to be fulfilled. It's just not fun. No matter how great the figures are - having to jump thru hoop after hoop and overpay just to get them is just draining.
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02-19-2021, 01:20 PM | #9219 |
Hisstank.Com General
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Secret underground complex
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I'm already out. I cancelled all my pre-orders and won't be supporting the line until we either get reissues of the exact CI figures, or word that other retail versions of CI figures won't lose accessories.
The Infantry is such an incredible rip off to me, losing the arm band, rifle and goggles. If the rest of this line is going to be like this I'm not going to have a part in it anymore. At least I'm getting out fairly content. All I really needed were Vipers at this scale and I got a handful, lucky me. While I would've liked to see these readily available, that's on Hasbro and Target. Quote:
Classified is for collectors, many of whom have supported the GI Joe brand for decades, yet a lot of collectors have never seen Classified at retail. Yes, with the exception of CI, preordering most of Classified has been easy but a lot of folks love the hunt and that is part of the fun for them. What I find jacked is that we experienced another CI debacle and Zartan and the Infantry are being delayed with no response from Hasbro on either issue. Having said that, some people have received their Zartan and Infantry preorders and that does not appear to be any logic to it. I think we all understand that COVID has impacted the entire world but these figs are a fun little diversion from reality that we look forward to. |
02-19-2021, 01:55 PM | #9220 |
Stockings and heels life
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Portland, OR
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I feel like the tone has changed on HT for Classified. When Classified was announced there was a ton of excitement even with the CI wave 1 debacle. Since then I think a lot of folks are just frustrated with the line and that has bled a lot of the positivity.
Classified is for collectors, many of whom have supported the GI Joe brand for decades, yet a lot of collectors have never seen Classified at retail. Yes, with the exception of CI, preordering most of Classified has been easy but a lot of folks love the hunt and that is part of the fun for them. What I find jacked is that we experienced another CI debacle and Zartan and the Infantry are being delayed with no response from Hasbro on either issue. Having said that, some people have received their Zartan and Infantry preorders and that does not appear to be any logic to it. I think we all understand that COVID has impacted the entire world but these figs are a fun little diversion from reality that we look forward to. I really don't like to be super negative about toys. That happened to me for a span of two years in 2014-2016 with Transformers Combiner Wars and it legit fucked me up on a emotional and mental level. I feel the same is happening to GI Joe Classified for different reasons. I WANT to be excited. I WANT to be hanging around every bit of rumor or news for releases. I WANT to be ready to open my wallet and support a brand that I love to death. I cannot do any of those things if I can't find it or the figures I want can only be acquired 5 times the price from a reseller who has a dozen of them. As well, I vastly prefer hunting toys physically. I'm a bit anal and I like to inspect for obvious paint flaws and gaffs, so ordering online robs me of a level of OCD that I kinda need when I'm toy hunting. Plus, it's fun as hell to get to a store and see a whole shelf of things you're looking for. Happened to me yesterday for Transformers and it's a feeling that just isn't replicated getting a package at your doorstep. I definitely feel the positivity slipping away. I've been doom scrolling about GI Joe the past week and all the talk all over the place has either been about Classified being hard to find, continued complaints of Cobra Island, Retro Line kinda sucking, or people just talking about the vintage through PoC stuff with fondness. I never want to be anyone bringing people down, so since I'm out I'm just gonna go back to lurking. I've already aired my negativity and that's enough for everyone. For those staying positive and in the Joe game, good luck, good hunting. I don't know how you do it. At least for me, the prospect of missing out on everything, or getting less for the same price just isn't fun or exciting. |
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