[Toa Maximus]

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Originally Posted by CG23

Def decent looking Fig but weren't the vehicle drivers 5 poa?

Yeah the driver figures 5POA which is a shame because there were some decent looking designs packed in with the vehicles

[IzzyTipsy]

Playsets won't fit on shelves Hasbro says so they won't make them...yet people want them to make a Whale and Moray?

I honestly think once they introduce the new price point stuff (Snow Cat, Thundermachine) Joe Haslabs might be replaced. Especially if the new price point sells well.

[Trigger2K]

I didn't know OAM's box had a holographic layer on it. I used to love that kind of stuff back in the day.

[IzzyTipsy]

Is Pulse no longer taking Paypal Pay in 4? Just tried buying some stuff and it wasn't offered. I know they aren't taking AmEx but now this too?

[ECWFrancine]

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Originally Posted by IzzyTipsy

Playsets won't fit on shelves Hasbro says so they won't make them...yet people want them to make a Whale and Moray?

I honestly think once they introduce the new price point stuff (Snow Cat, Thundermachine) Joe Haslabs might be replaced. Especially if the new price point sells well.

A watchman Tower, Bunker, Medic Station, Cobra Laboratory would all fit on shelves. If not shelves, then a foldaway table could display them. I think we will see our first form of a playset in 2025.

[TargetCobraIsle]

In case anyone is wondering (Hasbro, you need to pay attention and gauge interest in the items that you're SELLING to see that this figure needs more produced unless you don't like making money...which I'm sure that's all your shareholders think about), I've been watching Ebay auctions for the "Once a Man" figure. It's leveled out to the point that no new auctions (currently 228 as of this post) over 90 dollars are getting any interest. The winners for high/low are:

Lowest Buy It Now- $67 and $5 shipping
Highest Bid- $152.50 and $7.75 shipping

I got lucky and did a search of the newly listed auctions and saw it for about 1 minute before it was sold (the BIN 67 dollar one). Not sure what kind of "Special" bidding was going on with that 152 dollar auction other than someone refused to lose? o_0

The 15 results that I have so far are as follows:

$102.50 / $8.72 SH
$98 / $7.94 SH
$86 / $7.43 SH
$74.99 / $8.70 SH
$93 / $10 SH
$92.08 / $28.64 SH (Someone wasn't paying attention to the SH)
$67 / $5 SH (Lowest)
$100 / $8.70 SH
$122.50 / $8.70 SH
$81.01 / $10 SH
$78.01 / $10 SH
$80 / $10 SH
$79.99 / $7.43 SH
$96 / $12 SH
$152.50 / $7.75 SH (Highest)

So the average from the 15 ends up being $93.57 (total was $1,403.58), which makes my earlier statement about people ignoring the ones 90 or over more correct.

[WinterCollector]

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Originally Posted by JeepJedi

I suspect IKEA has lighting designed specifically for these (the ever popular Billy bookcases).

You have inspired me to research this more....

Home Depot has some good options, for lighting cabinets, as well.

[Maxwell]

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Originally Posted by WilliePete

Guess I'm going to make a mini rant. I was able to order the Once a Man Cobra Commander on Monday at 1 pm eastern, but still have not been charged. I contacted Pulse to see why orders placed on Tuesday are already fulfilled while my order placed the first minute it went up has not and received a generic statement in response. Saying "I wanted to let you know that we've had a couple of rounds of pre-orders for this item. This is why you may be seeing some orders being fulfilled ahead of yours. Rest assured your order is currently under review. Once review is complete, we will proceed with processing your order" I know I'll eventually get the figure, but it is definitely frustrating to see so many get theirs already while mine is in some review limbo. Not really sure what there is to review, the order was placed, it has a valid payment, shouldn't be much more than that.

Same boat. 10:01 confirmation email from Pulse on Monday, August 5th. My order still shows "In Progress." Wish they would at least take my payment. I'm sure there will be movement soon. Then I can devote my Joe Headspace to Playsets and HAVOCS (yes to both, please!)

[firmpulse]

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Originally Posted by Toa Maximus

Joe fans also haven't had the chance to back a Haslab yet that's different. We don't know if it would be unsuccessful. I think a good tank will do well regardless.

Hasbro hasn't tried it because, they have ways of measuring fan interest outside of base opinions. They hold actual discovery meetings and perform market research. As part of that market research they hold focus groups. They have a rather significant budget dedicated to market research. None of that research has given them any indication the fandom, as a whole, wants something that isn't highly visible and tied to classic lore. "But Firm, how do you know that?" Simple. I asked.

[WinterCollector]

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Originally Posted by JeepJedi

I have the biggest back log of games ever... but anytime I find myself with a spare few minutes I end up playing Borderlands 3 again. I have so many builds and have maxed so many characters that it shouldn't be fun anymore.. but there's always the elusive hunt for one more specific piece of loot I need for a new build. It's sad I have it on Xbox and Switch.. just in case I need to go portable with it.

I also started Paper Mario again since it's been remastered for Switch.

I hope that new GI Joe beat em up hits Switch.. I love that system for those old school style brawlers and would love to add that to the pile. Also GI Joe is sorely under-represented in the video game world.

I played Borderlands 2 & 3, with the wife. We've put dozens of hours into both, so I understand the addiction.
I picked up Paper Mario: TYD, as well. Haven't started it yet. I'm making my way through Cyberpunk, currently, and really digging it. You can come up with some very fun builds, in that.
As far as I know, that Joe beat 'em up is being released on Switch. Physical edition is being sold by Limited Run Games, in the near future.