The G.I. Joe Thread

Discussion in 'The Toyark' started by F18Starscream, Jul 10, 2009.

  1. Shin Densetsu

    Shin Densetsu I WILL DESTROY YOU Content Contributor Veteran

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    New behind the scenes pic of the Haslab Skystriker with the 1983 and 2011 versions, more comparison pics to be uploaded after Thanksgiving:
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    Looks like the wings can sweep all the way forward on the Haslab one(1983 and 2011 versions could almost do it but could only do so if delinked with the sliding rail and/or modded somehow; out of box the wings at the furthest sweep forward were always at an angle relative to the body, when a Tomcat’s wings can sweep a bit further than that).
     
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  2. Keiman74

    Keiman74 Perfect geometric shape box

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    Man now I want a Polar Bear.

    When you get a red card do you have to make it your payment method so it doesn't try to run your bank account info and then cancel your orders?

    Also, if you are looking to catch the Python Patrol in stock on Target's site 3 a.m. seems to be the time.
     
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  5. Legate

    Legate RIP Kevin Conroy and Akira Toriyama

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    Picked an extra Cobra Trooper. Almost got an extra Ram, but didnt want to be stuck with a Breaker.
     
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    I thought about ordering just for a RAM but I have no interest in Breaker at all. At this point if I see one in a store I'll pick it up otherwise I'm not gonna bother.
     
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    borgified You're going to get speared to death!

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    Thanks @Capirus! Got an order in for Baroness and the Coil.
     
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    Yeah I don’t want to dive deeper into 1:18 Joes unless they work with all the old vehicles or are such amazing modern updates that I won’t care like the POC era. If Hasbro wants to go Retro then let’s go retro for scale. Those latter VvV and DTC figures were sweet! I also agree that some of the early Joe resurgence designs were great but just hampered by the molds and sizes.
     
  9. millerman3732

    millerman3732 I remain unconvinced.

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    I've ended up with two Breaker/Ram sets, anyone want to trade a Baroness/Coil set for it?

    MISB please.
     
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    Not sure about the red card, I have it set as my default because it gives an extra 5% off and makes checking out super quick.
    But I’m pretty sure that the red card doesn’t keep hitting your bank, it only charges when you item ships.
    If you have MCU mystero then breaker’s head makes a great Jake Gyllenhaal.

    Maybe use the body as a base for another one of the original joes?
     
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  11. jestermon

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    Thanks, after a long time on the phone the lady basically told me to put the total in my Paypal account so it will stay in there and not have to worry about it being in my bank account.

    It's going to be maddening if it doesn't keep it from canceling the order.
     
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    i think they look good together, i'm starting to put all of my Cobra members in pairs

    I'm thinking i can fudge Wenwu into an Arashikage Hard Master but making a Blind Master will take some creative work and parts. Slowly but surely the Cobra shelf and the Ninja shelf will grow
     
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    Hey folks, any chance someone has a picture of the Jada Toys VAMP with the Worlds Smallest ARAH figures standing next to it like in the post I quoted above?

    I always collected TF WST but decided to get all these new sets: Power Rangers to go with Megazords, MOTU with the two Eternia Minis Grayskull/Snake Mountain packages, and GI Joe with the Jada Toys VAMP.

    Also, anyone know when the Jada Toys Destro & HISS Tank will release? Thanks!
     
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    Worlds Smallest figs are way too small next to the Jada Vamp:

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    Not sure when the Jada HISS is coming, but I’m looking forward to getting it.

    (Yes, I know I need to dust)
     
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    Oooh, there's a Jada HISS coming? That's great, I'll have to get that too... I love the VAMP.
     
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    You are a wonderful person. Thanks for the picture!

    It does look off but I think it will do for my setup. My alternatives would the the Jada Nano Hollywood vehicles (which are shorter than the world’s smallest height) or the Running Press hisstank for $100 https://www.amazon.com/G-I-Joe-H-I-S-S-Miniature-Editions/dp/0762454520
     
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    Speaking of Jada VAMP has anyone found the Jada HISS yet? Definitely want one of those.
     
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    I have both the viper and Bat still on pre order.
     
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