Massachusetts G.I. Joe Sightings

GIMark · 11-30-2012, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Shadow Ninja

Me and Destro's Son wanted one each..

Woburn TRU had quite a few the other day...

Air-tight · 11-30-2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Mainframe

I wonder how those guys get all that stuff? Stolen? Knockoffs somehow? And if they are stolen and people are selling them on E-Bay does hasbro really care? Now that I think of it China Sellers is no longer a user, I think that guy was shut down.

Not sure how exactly they get ahold of them, but they probably are stolen from the factory, it just doesn't add up why someone would normally have them at this point in production. They're definitely not bootlegs or knockoffs or defective, they're 100% authentic, but they are usually just taken from a pre-finished process; this jungle bat for example doesn't yet have the holster glued into his left thigh, nor does he come with any of the other accessories, just his 2 arms and head. I've bought from other well known Chinese sellers such as viperskingdom and wstoys many times, and they will often have similar items in very similar conditions. My guess is that it's some sort of under-the-table scheme that Chinese Hasbro factory workers have been pulling off for a while now to make extra money from us American customers. Whether or not Hasbro knows or had taken any interest has yet to be seen.

mike000 · 11-30-2012, 12:28 PM

What was interesting about the latest viperkingdom Retaliation wave 3 auctions, he had them all in the plastic trays with all the accessories. It looked like they were pulled off the line right before the final packaging phase. I wonder if they were some quality control errors.

Mainframe · 11-30-2012, 12:34 PM

One thing I am surprised us that we never see any preproduction Joe Club figures. Was hoping some of these would surface but never happens.

mike000 · 11-30-2012, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mainframe

One thing I am surprised us that we never see any preproduction Joe Club figures. Was hoping some of these would surface but never happens.

I've bought several ARAH style club figures over the years.
Slaughter and the Marauders, just recently. There is a guy with 20 or so Gristle figures for sale now.
The modern ones need to be out there somewhere. Depends on what guy comes across them.

mikeTime · 11-30-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mainframe

One thing I am surprised us that we never see any preproduction Joe Club figures. Was hoping some of these would surface but never happens.

I was expecting to see that too. Especially now since the figures have been recently made and are starting to ship.

I always thought the Joes, Marvel figs, & DC figs these Chinese sellers get were qc rejects, extras off the assembly line, and initial mold test/prototypes. In some auctions (mostly DC figs) you can clearly see some plastic defects but in most auctions the figs look fine just missing accessories.

A few of my favorited Chinese sellers have stopped selling toys so there may have been a crack down. I'm sure Hasbro and Mattel frown appon it but lets face it. These workers can't be getting paid much. Suplimenting there income by selling some toys sound like a great Idea as long as it does not get you fired.

whitemo58 · 11-30-2012, 01:06 PM

Well brockton had 4 yesterday ...Whattya want.me to do

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadow Ninja

Me and Destro's Son wanted one each..

skallinn · 11-30-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mainframe

Yeah but Iceland is one of the most beautiful places on the world. Not to mention I would say Iceland has the largest percentage of hot blondes in the world. I'll trade spots with you!

For a week I would do the same my friend, I miss Mass and my folks there ;)
If you ever come to Iceland, let me know and I'll take you on a sightseeing tour, both to see the nature, the women and the night-life ;)

Shadow Ninja · 12-01-2012, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by skallinn

For a week I would do the same my friend, I miss Mass and my folks there ;)
If you ever come to Iceland, let me know and I'll take you on a sightseeing tour, both to see the nature, the women and the night-life ;)

I'll bring you free Joes for that deal!

skallinn · 12-01-2012, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Shadow Ninja

I'll bring you free Joes for that deal!

Deal ;)

11-30-2012, 11:20 AM	#4381
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11-30-2012, 11:24 AM	#4382
Air-tight Zombie-Viper Disposal Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,758	Quote: Originally Posted by Mainframe I wonder how those guys get all that stuff? Stolen? Knockoffs somehow? And if they are stolen and people are selling them on E-Bay does hasbro really care? Now that I think of it China Sellers is no longer a user, I think that guy was shut down. Not sure how exactly they get ahold of them, but they probably are stolen from the factory, it just doesn't add up why someone would normally have them at this point in production. They're definitely not bootlegs or knockoffs or defective, they're 100% authentic, but they are usually just taken from a pre-finished process; this jungle bat for example doesn't yet have the holster glued into his left thigh, nor does he come with any of the other accessories, just his 2 arms and head. I've bought from other well known Chinese sellers such as viperskingdom and wstoys many times, and they will often have similar items in very similar conditions. My guess is that it's some sort of under-the-table scheme that Chinese Hasbro factory workers have been pulling off for a while now to make extra money from us American customers. Whether or not Hasbro knows or had taken any interest has yet to be seen. __________________ *Air-Tight's Custom work:* http://www.facebook.com/pages/Airtig...00688783396869 *Air-Tight's Feedback:* http://www.hisstank.com/forum/buy-se...-feedback.html

11-30-2012, 12:28 PM	#4383
mike000 Iron Grenadier Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 827	What was interesting about the latest viperkingdom Retaliation wave 3 auctions, he had them all in the plastic trays with all the accessories. It looked like they were pulled off the line right before the final packaging phase. I wonder if they were some quality control errors. __________________ Sig pics should be no larger than 300 pixels in height, 500 pixels wide and 100 kilobytes in size - Hisstank Staff

11-30-2012, 12:34 PM	#4384
Mainframe Don't call me Dataframe! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 2,585	One thing I am surprised us that we never see any preproduction Joe Club figures. Was hoping some of these would surface but never happens. __________________ Feedback Thread http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...tml#post715383 Haves/Wants http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...tml#post715412

11-30-2012, 12:57 PM	#4385
mike000 Iron Grenadier Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 827	Quote: Originally Posted by Mainframe One thing I am surprised us that we never see any preproduction Joe Club figures. Was hoping some of these would surface but never happens. I've bought several ARAH style club figures over the years. Slaughter and the Marauders, just recently. There is a guy with 20 or so Gristle figures for sale now. The modern ones need to be out there somewhere. Depends on what guy comes across them. __________________ Sig pics should be no larger than 300 pixels in height, 500 pixels wide and 100 kilobytes in size - Hisstank Staff

12-01-2012, 01:36 PM	#4390
skallinn Hrafnadróttinn(Ravenlord) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Öldugata 48, 220 Hafnarfjörður, Iceland Posts: 555	Quote: Originally Posted by Shadow Ninja I'll bring you free Joes for that deal! Deal ;) __________________ Stretcher, Dodger, Rock n' Roll, Mercer & Crimson Guards fan in Iceland. My B/S/T thread: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...bie-viper.html My feedback: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/buy-se...ml#post2219903 Ullur is the first Icelandic G.I.Joe member, he has the arctic fox Þrymur with him.

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