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01-03-2021, 10:29 AM | #6501 |
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GI Joe Classified was extremely underproduced compared to demand. Then there’s target, which I won’t even get into. However besides the exclusives, the retail Joes are readily available online
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01-03-2021, 12:30 PM | #6502 |
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All still is ultimately Hasbro’s fault along with tone deaf choices in the Retro line.
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01-03-2021, 01:22 PM | #6503 |
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Zartan = Mountain Lion Flint = Foxtrot Interestingly, Meteor was previously coded as Carpenter Bug. "Carpenter" is the coded acronym to 'Cobra'. Carpenter Ant = Cobra Commander Carpenter Bee = Cobra Trooper Carpenter Bug = Cobra ?????? |
01-03-2021, 01:30 PM | #6504 |
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Cobra Trooper = Atlas 2 (previously coded as Carpenter Bee)
Zartan = Mountain Lion Flint = Foxtrot Interestingly, Meteor was previously coded as Carpenter Bug. "Carpenter" is the coded acronym to 'Cobra'. Carpenter Ant = Cobra Commander Carpenter Bee = Cobra Trooper Carpenter Bug = Cobra ?????? |
01-03-2021, 01:37 PM | #6505 |
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I’d recommend listening to the discussion part with Scott Zillner on Wojm podcast. It clears up some points people are speculating on. And I’m just saying there are a lot of factors potentially contributing to the current situation and that it could improve. https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR...EegQIBRAK&ep=6
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01-03-2021, 02:05 PM | #6506 |
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Unfortunately, I have to agree with a lot of what you have said. It seems like the current team is simply (for the most part) releasing the last (50th) batch of figures with a better paint app. I could see some ways in which Hasbro could update or revamp the Wave 4 offerings, especially if the speculation of Cobra, Zartan, and Flint is correct. I am still collecting the Retro line for custom fodder, etc., but I no longer have hopes that this line will be a modern "be-all-end-all" offering of ultimate character builds.
Not getting my hopes up, but if Cobra, Zartan, and Flint are indeed the characters for Wave 4, then here are some ideas I'd like to see: 1. Cobra/Cobra Officer - which ever figure this is, it needs to be the POC/DG 50th figure with updated paint apps. I would really love to see, eventually, is a Cobra Officer with a raised chevron on the helmet and a silver ensign on his chest. 2. Zartan - this is figure I really expect Hasbro to screw up on because of the logistics of parts belonging to the same sprue or tree. I think Hasbro has the parts to make a really nice ARAH-homage Zartan like using a Storm Shadow v.34a torso with Zartan arms, legs, & accessories; but I think ultimately the issue lies with whether these parts can be sprued together. 3. Flint - while a repaint of the DOTD Flint seems like a no brainer, I would love to see them offer this figure with a 4" version of the Classified head with removable beret. I think it is interesting though that with both Wave 3 and 4 there hasn't been any rumors of new vehicles. Jason If done right those 3 or 4 options might be something I’d like. I guess my hopes are low at this point though. Sounds like I’m not alone. I have 3 carded Zartan’s with the 2 25th releases and the HoH figure (my preferred). I’d like to see a Zartan in a proper vintage box with his chameleon. Otherwise I have 0 faith their new Zartan would be any better than the HoH one. I have The SDCC DatD Flint. The alt head idea is good, but I’d still want them to correct the sleeves. Only because the parts are out there. The 30th Cobra soldier on vintage card would be ok but I have ten of them so I’d only want 1 as an updated carded one. That 25th one is sadly outdated now and the insignia on the carded guy is the wrong color. An Officer would raise my eyebrows. I am happy with the SDCC Missile Command set release. Slap that guy on a vintage card, with your suggestions and I’d buy a couple. Stalker would be ok if they had a new head on the 30th body or the DG Duke body. I love the 25 BAT as is and he is already on a vintage card so I wouldn’t bother with any more BATS. I have ten loose too. I’m just so guarded against getting excited for future releases.
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01-03-2021, 02:09 PM | #6507 |
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I just want to bring up that the initial errors might lie in other places as well. It’s Walmart who placed the orders for how many units they wanted. The same with Target. It sounds like retailers greatly underestimated the demand for GiJoe product. Toy-Wizards was in a round table type meeting with Hasbro and they answered many questions.
I’d recommend listening to the discussion part with Scott Zillner on Wojm podcast. It clears up some points people are speculating on. And I’m just saying there are a lot of factors potentially contributing to the current situation and that it could improve. https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR...EegQIBRAK&ep=6 Yeah no doubt Walmart shares the blame with this. What I don’t understand is why the line isn’t also offered on Pulse. I get that they want placement in retail stores for the kids but they developed this E tailer collector venue. Why not use it?
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01-03-2021, 02:15 PM | #6508 |
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The trooper will be that Cobra paratrooper from the TRU set/DVD set but with a glued on parachute harness.
Flint will be a repaint of the 2008 comic book pack Falcon Zartan will be the first GI JOE Retaliation Zartan. |
01-03-2021, 06:41 PM | #6509 |
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Would definitely like to see the officer you guys mentioned.
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01-03-2021, 06:42 PM | #6510 |
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Too Obvious:
Meteor= Mercer Atlas = Shipwreck because is you rearrange the letters in Atlas, you get salta, which like salt and he is a "salty sea dog" Leo=Law and Order, because he is a Law Enforcement Officer. Boom. Nailed it. |
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