[theNAMmagazine]

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Originally Posted by wehrmanm

I don't know that what you're saying is inconsistent. They have made those worst case scenario dates, so that allows them to say "we'll be able to fulfill preorders for the Spirit wave, slated for July, a month early!" and so on with the Viper pack if that is indeed accurate.

Seems we are saying the same thing, unless I misunderstand your question.

Well, yes and no. You were suggesting they should say, "if you preordered, these figures will be in your hands within the next 6 weeks!" I'm suggesting that's a really, really bad idea. As has been said, given where most of us stand now in the preorder waiting game (many losing patience), imagine them making that claim and then some BS happens during shipment - factory closures, shipping/port delays, etc. I don't think that'd make us happier, quite the opposite. I think it's better that they set that 6-month window, keep our expectations low, and then have these hit stateside early. Wallets, CCs and significant others aside, Hasbro's happy, we're happy, it's a WIN! WIN!

Maybe I misunderstood you? lol

[wehrmanm]

Someone had posted on twitter yesterday that the wave *has hit the US*, which was picked up by Preternia (an extremely reputable account).

What I'm saying is based on the premise that they absolutely 100% are in the US, the premise is indeed correct. If they're still in Shanghait/Shenzhen port, then absolutely not, don't say they'll ship soon.

We're saying the same thing on different frequencies, ha.

[theNAMmagazine]

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Originally Posted by wehrmanm

Someone had posted on twitter yesterday that the wave *has hit the US*, which was picked up by Preternia (an extremely reputable account).

What I'm saying is based on the premise that they absolutely 100% are in the US, the premise is indeed correct. If they're still in Shanghait/Shenzhen port, then absolutely not, don't say they'll ship soon.

We're saying the same thing on different frequencies, ha.

While different brands obviously, BBTS has had Action Force Series 1 in the states now for months. I'm not sure if the delay is due to a lack of personnel to sort the containers, a lack of trailer availability, lack of truckers to deliver the container, some combination, or some other reason entirely. It's likely also the reason we've seen so many frustrating partial shipments from Hasbro for Joes specifically (likely their low priority compared to Star Wars and Marvel). Based on that, while reliable, I'd take it with a grain of salt as being in the U.S. does not necessarily mean they'll be readily available soon. The BATs and AVs have shown us that (I'm still waiting on half of my order of those from BBTS).

[PanzerKrake]

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Originally Posted by captain mal

I feel bad for the design team. Imagine putting so much hard work into something and having it constantly delayed - and having the consumers (your audience) turn on you. It has to be completely frustrating for Lenny and the crew.

Marketing team? Not sure how I feel about that. Emily has been great... but they have kind of dropped the ball with the constant delays, price increases, and lack of relevant updates. Even though it's not their fault (I get the feeling the orders come from higher up the chain) - it still reflects poorly on them.

Hopefully tomorrow they surprise us all. Give us some honest updates and maybe a surprise or two.

Yea Lenny and team really have no say in most of this, this is all going to be Hasbro higher ups making final decisions. The individual toy teams just make and help market the toys, but all production, shipping, distribution, etc is handled by Hasbro higher ups.

The Joe team have been doing great, but it's clear Hasbro still sees GI Joe as one of their lesser offerings and with all that's going on it's hurting the line more.

[captain mal]

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Originally Posted by Edhaskel

re-bumping this... cause I couldn't remember the time, and just spent 5 minutes scrolling thru old posts looking for it.

[Sy-Rein]

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Originally Posted by captain mal

re-bumping this... cause I couldn't remember the time, and just spent 5 minutes scrolling thru old posts looking for it.

Nice, thanks for that. I was just coming here to look for the same info.

[The Mongoose]

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Originally Posted by captain mal

re-bumping this... cause I couldn't remember the time, and just spent 5 minutes scrolling thru old posts looking for it.

I couldn't remember either and spent time last night looking for it. Wasn't easy to find. They don't seem to be promoting this. Nothing on FB, still no link on YouTube less than an hour away and I've received no email about it. I get emails for all the stuff I don't care about (starting line up, Marvel FFT) but nothing for the Joe FFT. If it wasn't for Hisstank I'd have no idea this was happening. Not sure where that banner originally was posted (twitter?) but it's not any source I use.

[Desperad07]

Random but is Hasbro not widely promoting today’s livestream? I never got an email (even in spam). Haven’t seen it on socials. I only knew from a random reference on this thread.

[Dusty Ayers]

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Originally Posted by captain mal

re-bumping this... cause I couldn't remember the time, and just spent 5 minutes scrolling thru old posts looking for it.

Thanks dude.

[Dusty Ayers]

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Originally Posted by Desperad07

Random but is Hasbro not widely promoting today?s livestream? I never got an email (even in spam). Haven?t seen it on socials. I only knew from a random reference on this thread.

Usually there are a couple of emails but there hasn?t been much for this one.