Massachusetts G.I. Joe Sightings

mike000 · 02-20-2013, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Air-tight

I hear you there.

I'm not sure why, but I just don't get the whole Joe Colton hype. Am I the only one? Everybody is clamoring for him, but really—why? It has to be just because it's Bruce Willis. I suppose that's valid and I understand that, but he doesn't seem to fit in anywhere in my collection so I guess I don't need him. The figure honestly looks pretty lackluster in person, like a bald bum in a t-shirt with a few cool guns and a wacky oversized wave 1 Duke missile launcher. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I look at it this way: Go back for a moment to oh, say Pursuit of Cobra wave 3 or 4. Imagine seeing fantastic detailed sculpts like Ultimate Snake eyes, shock trooper, low-light, Shadow Tracker, or moneybags Destro, and then imagine that Joe Colton on the pegs with them. Don't you think he'd look plain, sloppy and out of place?

But anyway, I begrudge no one their Joe Colton and I do hope everyone who wants one finds one. I guess he's just not for me. In fairness, POC had its dull figures as well. Maybe if I were a Retaliation completionist I would feel differently.

Part of it may be the rumor paranoia about him being hard to find later on due to the new reveal figure assortments.

But having a John McClane figure to stand next to your Sam Jackson in your display case can look pretty cool.

Its also the GI Joe tradition of offering real life person as an action figure. The Sarge and Fridge. I even have accurate Van Damme and Christopher Lambert Street Fighter & Mortal Kombat figures.

This movie is honestly the first Joe movie with A listish celebs, having a figure of each of them, even if it is a little wonky, is more desirable then the 8 versions of Marlon Wayons we got last time.

Troynos · 02-20-2013, 03:05 PM

BBTS lowered their price to match Entertainment Earth.

I'm thinking these will be the running change (new colors). Hasbro had indicated that they were out there waiting to hit shelves and seems weird for the online guys to start getting them all at once if they are the same figs been in DGs for awhile now.

And only certain online guys are getting them, only the bigger ones.

I only want a MOC set if it is the new colors and Shippy and SE loose. Still need more of the Black Cobra Trooper and have 0 interest in the new color.

GIMark · 02-20-2013, 03:10 PM

I have two of the black troopers coming to me, still need to find Duke & Shipwreck outta the 2nd wave have the rest

Troynos · 02-20-2013, 03:14 PM

There's a DG that opened on my way to work. I've been able to find Black CTs there, but it's slow because looks like I'm the only one buying from there.

And the market for these will dry up now that BBTS and EE have 'em.

Going to take a long time to build up a CT army this way since they don't replace him on the pegs until the others sell.

GIMark · 02-20-2013, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Troynos

There's a DG that opened on my way to work. I've been able to find Black CTs there, but it's slow because looks like I'm the only one buying from there.

And the market for these will dry up now that BBTS and EE have 'em.

Going to take a long time to build up a CT army this way since they don't replace him on the pegs until the others sell.

Where'd it open up?

Troynos · 02-20-2013, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GIMark

Where'd it open up?

Epsom, NH

GIMark · 02-20-2013, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Troynos

Epsom, NH

I may have to check this out

BEAM · 02-20-2013, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Troynos

I'm thinking these will be the running change (new colors). Hasbro had indicated that they were out there waiting to hit shelves and seems weird for the online guys to start getting them all at once if they are the same figs been in DGs for awhile now.

And only certain online guys are getting them, only the bigger ones.

That's what I'm assuming too, which is why I ordered a case from BBTS. If it happens to be the first wave, I'll sell it on here or give it away to one of my co-workers grandson.

Troynos · 02-20-2013, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GIMark

I may have to check this out

Need something, let me know. I drive by every day.

They had a couple SS and Dukes, 1 CC/SE/Shippy last night.

GIMark · 02-20-2013, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Troynos

Need something, let me know. I drive by every day.

They had a couple SS and Dukes, 1 CC/SE/Shippy last night.

Thanks! I'll keep it in mind, for now I have to take a break frmo fig purchases and focus on dio supplies, too many bought in the last 30 days, lol

02-20-2013, 02:58 PM	#5321
mike000 Iron Grenadier Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 827	Quote: Originally Posted by Air-tight I hear you there. I'm not sure why, but I just don't get the whole Joe Colton hype. Am I the only one? Everybody is clamoring for him, but really—why? It has to be just because it's Bruce Willis. I suppose that's valid and I understand that, but he doesn't seem to fit in anywhere in my collection so I guess I don't need him. The figure honestly looks pretty lackluster in person, like a bald bum in a t-shirt with a few cool guns and a wacky oversized wave 1 Duke missile launcher. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I look at it this way: Go back for a moment to oh, say Pursuit of Cobra wave 3 or 4. Imagine seeing fantastic detailed sculpts like Ultimate Snake eyes, shock trooper, low-light, Shadow Tracker, or moneybags Destro, and then imagine that Joe Colton on the pegs with them. Don't you think he'd look plain, sloppy and out of place? But anyway, I begrudge no one their Joe Colton and I do hope everyone who wants one finds one. I guess he's just not for me. In fairness, POC had its dull figures as well. Maybe if I were a Retaliation completionist I would feel differently. Part of it may be the rumor paranoia about him being hard to find later on due to the new reveal figure assortments. But having a John McClane figure to stand next to your Sam Jackson in your display case can look pretty cool. Its also the GI Joe tradition of offering real life person as an action figure. The Sarge and Fridge. I even have accurate Van Damme and Christopher Lambert Street Fighter & Mortal Kombat figures. This movie is honestly the first Joe movie with A listish celebs, having a figure of each of them, even if it is a little wonky, is more desirable then the 8 versions of Marlon Wayons we got last time. __________________ Sig pics should be no larger than 300 pixels in height, 500 pixels wide and 100 kilobytes in size - Hisstank Staff

02-20-2013, 03:05 PM	#5322
Troynos #voteblackjack Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northwood, NH Posts: 35,743	BBTS lowered their price to match Entertainment Earth. I'm thinking these will be the running change (new colors). Hasbro had indicated that they were out there waiting to hit shelves and seems weird for the online guys to start getting them all at once if they are the same figs been in DGs for awhile now. And only certain online guys are getting them, only the bigger ones. I only want a MOC set if it is the new colors and Shippy and SE loose. Still need more of the Black Cobra Trooper and have 0 interest in the new color. __________________ Join the New England G.I. Joe Collector's Group: Battleforce New England

02-20-2013, 03:10 PM	#5323
GIMark Crimson Guard Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 2,259	I have two of the black troopers coming to me, still need to find Duke & Shipwreck outta the 2nd wave have the rest __________________ My BST http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...rks-b-s-t.html My Feedback http://www.hisstank.com/forum/buy-se...ml#post4094298 Bedlam Customs https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Be...99301326826402

02-20-2013, 03:14 PM	#5324
Troynos #voteblackjack Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northwood, NH Posts: 35,743	There's a DG that opened on my way to work. I've been able to find Black CTs there, but it's slow because looks like I'm the only one buying from there. And the market for these will dry up now that BBTS and EE have 'em. Going to take a long time to build up a CT army this way since they don't replace him on the pegs until the others sell. __________________ Join the New England G.I. Joe Collector's Group: Battleforce New England

02-20-2013, 03:28 PM	#5325
GIMark Crimson Guard Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 2,259	Quote: Originally Posted by Troynos There's a DG that opened on my way to work. I've been able to find Black CTs there, but it's slow because looks like I'm the only one buying from there. And the market for these will dry up now that BBTS and EE have 'em. Going to take a long time to build up a CT army this way since they don't replace him on the pegs until the others sell. Where'd it open up? __________________ My BST http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...rks-b-s-t.html My Feedback http://www.hisstank.com/forum/buy-se...ml#post4094298 Bedlam Customs https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Be...99301326826402

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