[SharksAndRec]

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Originally Posted by DarthBrett

I like the Stinger more than the VAMP. I'm always more of a Cobra guy and I had the Stinger as a kid so it has the nostalgic factor for me. I've always liked how it looked in black compared to the army green.

Same, and now I have zero FOMO over not getting the VAMP. I did really like seeing all the aftermarket modding people did with the VAMP, though. If people start selling cool upgrade kits for the Stinger I might have to get a second one to stay "vanilla" while I kit the other one out.

[Gaikotsu]

I just got charged out of the blue, no warning, from Hasbro Pulse for the 2nd Listing of Once A Man Cobra Commander. I verified with a friend of mine that the same happened to him.

Is it shipping early?

[280-CUSTOMS]

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Originally Posted by Gaikotsu

I just got charged out of the blue, no warning, from Hasbro Pulse for the 2nd Listing of Once A Man Cobra Commander. I verified with a friend of mine that the same happened to him.

Is it shipping early?

I had a few of him secured on that monday morning . Was able to get him again on tuesday so i cancelled the dirst order but the tuesday order was slated for sept 15 and it shipped 3 days later . So im not sure what was is going on with it .. another buddy back in ohio ordered his on tiesday and they shipped it 5 days later .. who knows not me ..

[GIJohn88]

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Originally Posted by DarthBrett

I like the Stinger more than the VAMP. I'm always more of a Cobra guy and I had the Stinger as a kid so it has the nostalgic factor for me. I've always liked how it looked in black compared to the army green.

Same here. I always preferred the missiles to the laser cannon or whatever it's supposed to be on the Vamp. Which is also why I think I prefer the tan Vamp to the original. I hope we get a Classified tan Vamp, with wide release this time.

[StalemateSB]

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Originally Posted by Gaikotsu

I just got charged out of the blue, no warning, from Hasbro Pulse for the 2nd Listing of Once A Man Cobra Commander. I verified with a friend of mine that the same happened to him.

Is it shipping early?

The ones I got a couple days ago were from the Tuesday order. They are just sending them out as they get them in not waiting for the 12th. Or 15th or whatever it said the release date was.

[PhantomTrblmkr]

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Originally Posted by captain mal

So, what's the verdict? Which is better - the VAMP or Stinger?

I think the Stinger is the better toy by far. The VAMP is still cool, but the Stinger just looks awesome. And the missile rack stays together better than the pile of things on the back of the VAMP. I still think that whole situation is a mess.

[Snakeeyesisposh]

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Originally Posted by captain mal

So, what's the verdict? Which is better - the VAMP or Stinger?

Stinger.


Even if you require another figure for an alt head
it has a ton of blast effects extras and
a Vehicle Cab cover.

[Toa Maximus]

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Originally Posted by PhantomTrblmkr

I think the Stinger is the better toy by far. The VAMP is still cool, but the Stinger just looks awesome. And the missile rack stays together better than the pile of things on the back of the VAMP. I still think that whole situation is a mess.

I prefer the classic stinger to the classic vamp, but it?s hard in classified. The mess that is the turret is an issue with the VAMP, but the Stinger misses out on some of the fun customization like with the lights on the Vamp. I also don?t like the side window change in the Classified Stinger.

[RedAlert Rescue]

Speaking of OAMCC the date in the UK just moved to October 8th which is a bit irksome.

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Originally Posted by PhantomTrblmkr

I think the Stinger is the better toy by far. The VAMP is still cool, but the Stinger just looks awesome. And the missile rack stays together better than the pile of things on the back of the VAMP. I still think that whole situation is a mess.

It isn't the best design for the Vamps guns.
But the ammo boxes do stay tucked underneath on the ledge quite well if you make sure they are vertical not horizontal.

I'll Likely be doing some minor enhancements or parts swapping on my various 4X4's especially once the VAMP II / Tiger Sting is also released.

I like that the Ram and Vamp match in colour as some photos made them look quite different but they do match well in person.

That is why I'd like a Danger at the Docks inspired (grey) vamp II as well "branded" as Nightforce as I think that will look super with the Nightforce NPC.

I wouldn't be that surprised if they made even more repaints or slight remoulds of the Ferret too and likely even some more Trubble Bubbles as well. I don't think I'd complain if they decided to do something slightly different with a (retro) Viper repaint with a grey or Black or Cobra Blue Trubble Bubble or even if they just made a Crimson Trubble bubble... that might be a pretty decent way to get a female Crimson Guard out there too with a Red & black Trubble Bubble (though as the PP one is pretty red they might not be in a huge hurry to release something so similar).

[Trigger2K]

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Originally Posted by Cobra Agent 66

Got the Stinger from EE today but since I don't open them, my son is mesmerized with the hefty box and wants one to open lol. I reminded him that it was 100 dollars and out of stock for now, so maybe Christmas.

We did have a great haul today, though. Got that, we got a BBTS box with Panthor, Mantenna, Rattlor and the Retro Snake Eyes & Storm Shadow pack, and I also got Ebay boxes for a Funko Pop Kingpin, the MCU Legends Red Skull and the Black Series 40th AT-AT Driver, so I need to do some organizing this weekend...

I swear, all my orders hit when my wife is home, tomorrow would have been optimal since she'll be out all day lol.

It's still in stock on Amazon currently with Monday delivery. I'd imagine Amazon got the biggest lot of these.

I could cancel the one I preordered and get it faster by placing a new order. Could have done that yesterday and had the Stinger delivered tomorrow instead of Tuesday.