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Post by JC Motors on Mar 15, 2014 18:21:39 GMT -5
I finally found a home for the third USS Enterprise I bought. I asked my coworker if he wanted it and he said yes. Anyway my Walmart hasn't put out any new cars in the Dump bin in ages and I'm getting worried we won't get The Homer
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2014 19:22:08 GMT -5
The entire Reptoid name and truck was sold a while back, so I look forward to the new look.
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Post by Gangrel-Brood on Mar 15, 2014 20:51:04 GMT -5
The entire Reptoid name and truck was sold a while back, so I look forward to the new look. The original is such a...different-looking truck, I don't know if I could get used to seeing a different one. Couldn't help but notice there aren't any different "Then" trucks on the checklist. The field of classic trucks sucks with Grave Digger being included when it wasn't an actual monster truck. There are no other GDs than what has been shown, either, so my hopes for a classic Digger using the GD the Legend body for this year have been dashed.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2014 20:54:55 GMT -5
The entire Reptoid name and truck was sold a while back, so I look forward to the new look. The original is such a...different-looking truck, I don't know if I could get used to seeing a different one. Couldn't help but notice there aren't any different "Then" trucks on the checklist. The field of classic trucks sucks with Grave Digger being included when it wasn't an actual monster truck. There are no other GDs than what has been shown, either, so my hopes for a classic Digger using the GD the Legend body for this year have been dashed. I hope they make it red. I've never seen this until now, but I want it.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2014 21:24:30 GMT -5
The original is such a...different-looking truck, I don't know if I could get used to seeing a different one. Couldn't help but notice there aren't any different "Then" trucks on the checklist. The field of classic trucks sucks with Grave Digger being included when it wasn't an actual monster truck. There are no other GDs than what has been shown, either, so my hopes for a classic Digger using the GD the Legend body for this year have been dashed. I hope they make it red. I've never seen this until now, but I want it. Those are awesome.
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Post by JC Motors on Mar 18, 2014 17:08:53 GMT -5
The 2014 Rap Attack isn't an edge glow truck like the illustration makes it look like on the packaging. Also I am glad they did away with the travel treads
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Post by Gangrel-Brood on Mar 25, 2014 10:31:59 GMT -5
Picked up Edge Glow Illuminator (hey, the gimmick makes sense for the truck) and El Toro Loco in red and black.
I'll never understand why Mattel doesn't make the colors right for red El Toro Loco. The real truck is bright red, almost an orange, whereas the ones they've been pumping out are all a dark, brick red.
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Post by JC Motors on Mar 25, 2014 11:19:11 GMT -5
I can't wait for New Earth Authority to come out
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Post by JC Motors on Apr 9, 2014 21:11:49 GMT -5
I was in TRU today and saw an Inferno Backdraft 2pack. Backdraft is not an updated International casting instead it is the same Dodge casting they have been using for years. What a letdown
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Post by Halloween King on Apr 10, 2014 21:28:36 GMT -5
I can't wait for New Earth Authority to come out I saw this truck when it came to Chicago this February. It looks cool but I think they should have just called it the UFO.
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Post by JC Motors on Apr 10, 2014 21:32:01 GMT -5
I can't wait for New Earth Authority to come out I saw this truck when it came to Chicago this February. It looks cool but I think they should have just called it the UFO. It would have made more sense if they called it Space Police
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Post by Halloween King on Apr 10, 2014 21:36:50 GMT -5
I saw this truck when it came to Chicago this February. It looks cool but I think they should have just called it the UFO. It would have made more sense if they called it Space Police When I saw it live at the event I looked up at the Jumbotron to see what the name of the truck was and all it said was N.E.A truck. I just thought wow what a random name, they should have called it UFO. Later I found out what the full name is. Still though they should have named it something short and to the point. New Earth Authority is something most children will prob over look. So Space police or Space Cop would be a better name but oh well. Recently I picked up a Matchbox BigFoot and USA1 at a flea market and today I picked up the Zombie and Captian Curse two pack.
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Post by Gangrel-Brood on Apr 12, 2014 11:55:58 GMT -5
It would have made more sense if they called it Space Police When I saw it live at the event I looked up at the Jumbotron to see what the name of the truck was and all it said was N.E.A truck. I just thought wow what a random name, they should have called it UFO. Later I found out what the full name is. Still though they should have named it something short and to the point. New Earth Authority is something most children will prob over look. So Space police or Space Cop would be a better name but oh well. Recently I picked up a Matchbox BigFoot and USA1 at a flea market and today I picked up the Zombie and Captian Curse two pack. Good job finding those Matchbox trucks, I've been wanting to find some of the vintage stuff for a reasonable price for a while now! Does Zombie have arms yet? You'd think that'd be an easy add-on. I bought three of the Easter HW cars the other day, the stretched Nash Metropolitan is just too silly to pass up. I don't remember the names of the others off the top of my head, but one's a short course truck and the other is...uh...it looks kind of like a Prowler...I also bought a ten-pack of Matchbox cars that included a black repaint of the Power Attack Batmobile. The other vehicles included are pretty sexy, too.
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Post by JC Motors on Apr 16, 2014 20:22:22 GMT -5
I found out that Hot Wheels is making Snoopy's Doghouse I have to say I am going to buy 2 of it even though I don't care for the Peanuts. I'm still on the Lookout for The Homer and the Fiat 500
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Post by JC Motors on Apr 17, 2014 14:00:24 GMT -5
I finally found the new Fiat 500
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Post by Gangrel-Brood on Apr 23, 2014 8:01:32 GMT -5
Fresh case time, hooray! I got Maximum Destruction (new for '14) and Nitro Hornet. I think Max-D is starting to creep up on Diggers in terms of how many I have of 'em. Nitro Hornet is...ehh...its thorax is plastic.
I also received a Mighty Minis set of MM Rottweiler and El Toro Loco in the mail. I kind of wish my local stores would get cases in more frequently so I didn't have to fret over which trucks I'm missing...the back of the package shows three others that hadn't been released previously; none of which are showing up on the secondary market at the moment, so I guess maybe they'll be dispersed throughout the upcoming waves. I have two more little Mighty Minis playsets on their way, can't wait!
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Post by Yayo on Apr 28, 2014 17:30:41 GMT -5
Anybody know what stores carry the Elite line? I've never seen any at any of my local stores
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Post by JC Motors on Apr 28, 2014 21:16:51 GMT -5
Anybody know what stores carry the Elite line? I've never seen any at any of my local stores No major big box store will carry the elite line due to the price range. However you're best bet is a hobby shop or online
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Post by Gangrel-Brood on May 10, 2014 9:51:10 GMT -5
Ordered the Captain's Curse/Zombie set for a little over retail...my store's pegs are packed with the last set, so I figured I'd bite the bullet and pay extra for something I'll never see in stores, 'cuz an updated Captain's Curse is essential. Am I the only one hoping they'll make a Little Tiger someday? Sure, the truck looked dumb, but, well, Blacksmith got a truck, so why not? EDIT: went to eBay in search of a Pouncer...bought a lot of seventeen with Pouncer included for $60. They all look to be in pretty good condition, with a couple of rare trucks included (silver Avenger, Pastrana 199, "clean" red Iron Outlaw, Devastator, red Max-D), so I'm happy.
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Post by JC Motors on May 10, 2014 15:33:29 GMT -5
Gangrel-Brood @monoxide23 I went to Kmart today and found Thunder 4x4 and Mega Bite and the new Captain's Curse
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