Massachusetts G.I. Joe Sightings

Destro's Son · 02-02-2013, 11:18 PM

WOAH!
Ok so I have not yet given the club my money to get Iceburg, but will it be cheaper to have a friend pick one up at the con?
Do I order thinking they might run out, or is it gonna be plentiful enough, in your opinions.

whitemo58 · 02-02-2013, 11:31 PM

marshalls and tj maxx in brockton...nada...toys r us sux brockton sux...target abington sux..walmart in abington sux x4...

netkid · 02-03-2013, 12:52 AM

Hey guys,

I'm thinking of doing a simple custom/mod but it all hinges on if paint can be stripped from a head.

How would you do this? I've searched around the Tank and the best suggestions seem to be 70-91-99% rubbing alcohol or easy-off oven cleaner and a toothbrush. Have any of you used those and if so, how were the results?

Just need to strip a head completely for repainting because the factory applied paint is too thick and it destroys the original sculpt's fine details.

dgnr82 · 02-03-2013, 01:01 AM

MP Soundwave arrived safely yesterday. What an awesome toy. Really brought me back to opening my vintage Soundwave 28 years ago.

Fast_Draw · 02-03-2013, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by netkid

No Kreons, but ToysRus has like 4 full sets!

I stopped in at TRU around 5 or so (less than 2 hours after you did) and there wasn't even a full set of Kreons. Were there others not in the main aisle with the Kre-o items? I highly doubt over 3 full sets were sold in less than 2 hours...especially considering that free Kreon coupon expired. Anything is possible I suppose.

Shadow Ninja · 02-03-2013, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fast_Draw

I stopped in at TRU around 5 or so (less than 2 hours after you did) and there wasn't even a full set of Kreons. Were there others not in the main aisle with the Kre-o items? I highly doubt over 3 full sets were sold in less than 2 hours...especially considering that free Kreon coupon expired. Anything is possible I suppose.

You guys talking about the TF's or the Joe Kreos?

Shadow Ninja · 02-03-2013, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by netkid

Hey guys,

I'm thinking of doing a simple custom/mod but it all hinges on if paint can be stripped from a head.

How would you do this? I've searched around the Tank and the best suggestions seem to be 70-91-99% rubbing alcohol or easy-off oven cleaner and a toothbrush. Have any of you used those and if so, how were the results?

Just need to strip a head completely for repainting because the factory applied paint is too thick and it destroys the original sculpt's fine details.

I'd try the alcohol approach..

Air-tight · 02-03-2013, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadow Ninja

I'd try the alcohol approach..

Alcohol won't do much. Acetone/nail polish remover is the quickest way to go. Try it if anyone doubts me.

Air-tight · 02-03-2013, 04:26 AM

I haven't spotted any joe kre-o sets anywhere yet, but I have seen plenty of TF ones, including new beast hunters an the micro-changer singles. Picked up Hook, Blastoff, Rampage and Bludgeon today just for fun. Not collecting all of these things at all, just getting the guys I like.

Also, same exact deal at the second Target I tried today: roadblock, SE and SS. I see a trend here. Not going to bother with other targets this weekend but I might go to one or 2 others sometime this week just to check.

Fast_Draw · 02-03-2013, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadow Ninja

You guys talking about the TF's or the Joe Kreos?

TFs.

02-02-2013, 11:18 PM	#5051
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02-03-2013, 12:52 AM	#5053
netkid WE COMMAND. Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hasbro Land, Rhode Island Posts: 1,429	Hey guys, I'm thinking of doing a simple custom/mod but it all hinges on if paint can be stripped from a head. How would you do this? I've searched around the Tank and the best suggestions seem to be 70-91-99% rubbing alcohol or easy-off oven cleaner and a toothbrush. Have any of you used those and if so, how were the results? Just need to strip a head completely for repainting because the factory applied paint is too thick and it destroys the original sculpt's fine details. __________________ THANK YOU Hasbro, for releasing POC Python Patrol Croc Master and POC Jungle Camo Blowtorch in the 50th line! Last edited by netkid; 02-03-2013 at 01:39 AM..

02-03-2013, 01:01 AM	#5054
dgnr82 Cobra Blue Shirt Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wakefield, RI Posts: 2,429	MP Soundwave arrived safely yesterday. What an awesome toy. Really brought me back to opening my vintage Soundwave 28 years ago. __________________ Check out the site for Star Wars, MOTU, Transformers, Video Games, CCG's, and Sportscards too!!!! Trade List :: Feedback :: Exen Coll. on Facebook Quote: Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu Toys R Us: "we hear ya fanboys, we don't want Arctic Destro either, hmmphh!"

02-03-2013, 03:25 AM	#5055
Fast_Draw Mobile Missile Specialist Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: RI Posts: 7,313	Quote: Originally Posted by netkid No Kreons, but ToysRus has like 4 full sets! I stopped in at TRU around 5 or so (less than 2 hours after you did) and there wasn't even a full set of Kreons. Were there others not in the main aisle with the Kre-o items? I highly doubt over 3 full sets were sold in less than 2 hours...especially considering that free Kreon coupon expired. Anything is possible I suppose. __________________ Fast_Draw's B/S/T

02-03-2013, 04:10 AM	#5056
Shadow Ninja Crimson Guard Join Date: May 2008 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,874	Quote: Originally Posted by Fast_Draw I stopped in at TRU around 5 or so (less than 2 hours after you did) and there wasn't even a full set of Kreons. Were there others not in the main aisle with the Kre-o items? I highly doubt over 3 full sets were sold in less than 2 hours...especially considering that free Kreon coupon expired. Anything is possible I suppose. You guys talking about the TF's or the Joe Kreos? __________________ Signatures are not to exceed 500x300 The ORIGINAL Shadow Ninja!!! EST. 2008

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