[280-CUSTOMS]

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Originally Posted by Short

Yeah, I'm trying to preserve the 50 bucks I saved in ordering the Stinger and the next couple of waves (retro and SS/IG) from them. I typically pay more to get things early but with the Rattler and a couple of trips and birthdays coming up I'm attempting a bit more discipline with non-essential purchases.

I get it and I try that as well except im terrible @ doing it .i only ordered 1 trip/roadblock 2 pack i dont need 2 pf that pack, i just payed a speeding ticket for going 85 in a 45 ?i have a leadfoot always have? that was almost $500 so theres that expense and just put new rear tires on at as well ,im not broke or anything like that but $500 is still $500 along with $700 in tires . The gf?s bday is coming up in november i typically get a guitar every other year for her and thats this year . So another big expense and the 2 rattlers im in for ..

Along with @ least 2 more trips back to ohio for the holidays etc, all of this shit gets expensive.

[RedAlert Rescue]

As I often suggest A, leads to B, Leads to C.

So if they are making an ASP then it would be a lot more likely they'd make a Python Patrol Stinger to drag it's repaint around.

If they are making a Python Patrol Stinger then it makes it much more likely they'd be a Python patrol Asp so as to "complete" that part of the toyline which would in turn supply the blue one too.

I don't think I'd even mind to much if they made a Python Patrol deco HMS and then painted the Missiles to look like little yellow snakes.

As people keep saying Gi Joe feels kinda like a Glorified Motorcycle Gang at this point as they lack any armour & the Vamp is pretty light too.

Python Patrol has some of the same problem -- accept they don't even have a Motorcycle yet.. *Python patrol Coil Cycle might not be the worst idea ever" But the Python Stinger is a fairly logical choice to do at some point even if I think the Tiger Sting for Gi Joe is slightly prettier.

But if they did do a Tiger Sting I think that would conversely sell more Python Patrol Stingers and also be the sensible thing to release 1st as there is Lots of Tiger Force toys and not very much desert themed stuff fro the VAMP II.

If they do the Tiger Sting, then the Python Patrol Stinger & then the VAMP II they can lean into the desert theme properly by the time they get to that point and maybe sweeten the pot with Dusty and Sandstorm or Spearhead and Max and maybe a Desert RAM cycle.

Then I expect they will get around to doing an AWE Striker and maybe in 2026 they can do that in Desert deco too.

Meanwhile with Tiger Force they have the international Characters to fill in with and Python Patrol & Tiger Force can add some new stuff where appropriate (Tiger Force Cover Girl and Scarlett for example). Or a Python Patrol Ninja / Night Creeper.

If they just drop any old thing with no context then it is entirely relying on what has already been made to sell it.

I think if they do want to sell the AWE Striker for $100 they might want to give it some bonus accessories as it is a rather slight vehicle.. They could throw in a camo cover or some camping accessories or something.

To be honest I actually much prefer the Buggies they developed for the Movies as some of those had 3 or 4 seats.. and they reminded me of the old Action Man 12" scale special forces buggy which I also think would be amazing down scalled.

But it one of those times where the AWE gets in the way, like it gets in the way of the Desert Fox 6X6 as well.

[280-CUSTOMS]

Once we get the awe striker there seems zero chance we wont get a repaint of it within a year . And i wouldnt mind a PP version of the HMS especially with yellow missiles , yellow is a perfect color for weapons and other things like that , they’ve proven over and over they like repaints the ferret/vamp/ram/tbubble are perfect examples of this so if they make a new vehicle its going to get repainted maybe not the thunder machine or something that you really only need one of unless they start doing holiday themed stuff/figures etc which i would be down with . After seeing all the star wars holiday themed figs it has given me ideas about some potential holiday themed figs ..

[Spidermaniac]

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Originally Posted by RedAlert Rescue

Python Patrol has some of the same problem -- accept they don't even have a Motorcycle yet.. *Python patrol Coil Cycle might not be the worst idea ever" But the Python Stinger is a fairly logical choice to do at some point even if I think the Tiger Sting for Gi Joe is slightly prettier.

A Python Patrol Ferret seems like it would do well given the success of the mainline Ferret and Tiger Paw.

[SharksAndRec]

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Originally Posted by Spidermaniac

A Python Patrol Ferret seems like it would do well given the success of the mainline Ferret and Tiger Paw.

They have to do a Python Patrol Valkyrie at some point, I'm shocked they haven't yet, and it seems like they're happy to pair Valkyrie repaints with a vehicle.

[280-CUSTOMS]

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Originally Posted by Spidermaniac

A Python Patrol Ferret seems like it would do well given the success of the mainline Ferret and Tiger Paw.

Agreed , the bikes sell along with the ferrets/tpaws , we need more vehicles period the claw is coming i know some people arent fans of it i get it , i think its a worthy replacemnt for the falcon glider and the cobra version unless they decide to make those as well which would be fine For me ,who doesnt want a foam glider in classified form if you think the old one was big a new one would be 3 ft across minimum .. i wouldnt mind the 3 wheeler cobra used a few times in the cartoon either im biased growing up riding a 3 wheeler but we need more all terrain vehicles and more aircraft big or small ..

[thecamyth]

My biggest Stinger repaint want is the Dreadnok Ground Assault. Love those colors, and the Dreadnoks need some wheels.

[captain mal]

It's Saturday! What's everyone doing this weekend? Last weekend before my son starts his final year of High School! Summer (and the last 12 years!) has gone by too fast!

[Trigger2K]

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Originally Posted by Jeffrozup

If BBTS listed them as substandard packaging there is something definitely wrong with them. It might be minor to a collector but enough of a ding for them to mark it down.

Usually the substandard items go for less than retail but not in this case.

People would pay $200 for the VAMP/Clutch with no box at all. I doubt many people are buying things like this to keep MIB.

[wehrmanm]

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Originally Posted by captain mal

It's Saturday! What's everyone doing this weekend? Last weekend before my son starts his final year of High School! Summer (and the last 12 years!) has gone by too fast!

Got kicked in the head last night, going to Brooklyn to get thrown onto buildings tomorrow, and finding out which package variant of Marauders Sgt Slaughter arrives on my stoop when I get home.

High school, wow! Be sure and stop to catch your breath, next thing you know it's time for them to learn to drive, ha.