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Post by LA Times on Oct 2, 2022 17:43:36 GMT -5
$80 for serpentor is literally highway robbery. these companies are really pushing the limits of decency at this point. right now there's tons of gi joe fans/collectors with hundreds of dollars of "merchandise" in a virtual order expected to be delivered god knows when. and they just keep taking pre-orders after pre-orders. the line ISNT THAT HOT ANYMORE. back when it first started everyone wanted pre orders because all the figures we wanted were selling out in seconds or being bought by scalpers in Target the Snake-Eyes movie wave killed this line. As everyone predicted. Nobody wanted those sh*t figures and they are rotting on shelves in every retail store in america. but since Target hasn't updated their SKU number for Joe's, they haven't re-ordered anything because they are still showing thousands in stock. Walmart at least attempted to get something different with the croc master and storm shadow/spirit wave. but again, those are popular characters and sold out quickly. and they never clearanced out the snake-eyes wave so even those are still sitting now all the figures we went nuts for are sitting in every online retailer for basically cost. and Hasbro is treating this line of toys like its pure gold. it's almost the end of 2022 and there's been 2 waves hitting stores, while we're on about wave 8 of pre-orders and multiple overpriced exclusives. at the very beginning i really was excited to collect this line.....with the way everything has been handled, i've gone from needing to have everything, to cherry picking what i want and now just waiting until something actually shows up in a store or in stock on amazon before i decide if i want it. These are still on Pre-Order status with no ETA: Sgt Slaughter Tomax Xamot Stalker Cobra Viper 3pack Dusty Zarana Crimson Guard Outback Cover Girl Crimson BAT Marauders Barbecue Lt Falcon Kamakura Serpentor Snake Eyes & Timber Python Patrol Cobra Officer Python Patrol Cobra Viper Python Patrol BAT Recondo Bazooka |
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Post by Chip on Oct 2, 2022 23:57:05 GMT -5
$80 for serpentor is literally highway robbery. these companies are really pushing the limits of decency at this point. right now there's tons of gi joe fans/collectors with hundreds of dollars of "merchandise" in a virtual order expected to be delivered god knows when. and they just keep taking pre-orders after pre-orders. the line ISNT THAT HOT ANYMORE. back when it first started everyone wanted pre orders because all the figures we wanted were selling out in seconds or being bought by scalpers in Target the Snake-Eyes movie wave killed this line. As everyone predicted. Nobody wanted those sh*t figures and they are rotting on shelves in every retail store in america. but since Target hasn't updated their SKU number for Joe's, they haven't re-ordered anything because they are still showing thousands in stock. Walmart at least attempted to get something different with the croc master and storm shadow/spirit wave. but again, those are popular characters and sold out quickly. and they never clearanced out the snake-eyes wave so even those are still sitting now all the figures we went nuts for are sitting in every online retailer for basically cost. and Hasbro is treating this line of toys like its pure gold. it's almost the end of 2022 and there's been 2 waves hitting stores, while we're on about wave 8 of pre-orders and multiple overpriced exclusives. at the very beginning i really was excited to collect this line.....with the way everything has been handled, i've gone from needing to have everything, to cherry picking what i want and now just waiting until something actually shows up in a store or in stock on amazon before i decide if i want it. These are still on Pre-Order status with no ETA: Sgt Slaughter Tomax Xamot Stalker Cobra Viper 3pack Dusty Zarana Crimson Guard Outback Cover Girl Crimson BAT Marauders Barbecue Lt Falcon Kamakura Serpentor Snake Eyes & Timber Python Patrol Cobra Officer Python Patrol Cobra Viper Python Patrol BAT Recondo Bazooka yeah thats ridiculous. Ringside usually puts up a set of Elites when there's about 3 months before product is in stock. im pretty sure some of those Joe pre-orders are from LAST year |
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Post by cableV on Oct 3, 2022 6:21:48 GMT -5
Had to approve a delay from Target for the Tiger Force Outback. It feels like I preordered that figure 2 years ago.
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Post by stc13 on Oct 3, 2022 8:49:06 GMT -5
If you add the HISS Tank to that list, it's about $900 for all the pre-orders listed. Fortunately Target and Amazon don't charge until it's in stock, but it's still absolutely ridiculous.
I love this line, and plan to continue collecting. But Hasbro's blatant cash grab across all their lines is getting exhausting. I've already dropped Lightning Collection, SWB, and ML. And I think I may cut down my future orders on Classified - I am ok with not buying the Python Patrol and Marauders repaints.
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Post by Chip on Oct 3, 2022 17:15:28 GMT -5
If you add the HISS Tank to that list, it's about $900 for all the pre-orders listed. Fortunately Target and Amazon don't charge until it's in stock, but it's still absolutely ridiculous. I love this line, and plan to continue collecting. But Hasbro's blatant cash grab across all their lines is getting exhausting. I've already dropped Lightning Collection, SWB, and ML. And I think I may cut down my future orders on Classified - I am ok with not buying the Python Patrol and Marauders repaints. true i didnt think about the tank....but something like that is acceptable in this environment because of what it is. like, there is ZERO need to have a base figure on "pre-order". but this is clueless corporate America looking at their YTD sales numbers and making sure they keep the cash rolling in every month while they will get you your stuff eventually. |
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Post by stc13 on Oct 3, 2022 18:00:24 GMT -5
If you add the HISS Tank to that list, it's about $900 for all the pre-orders listed. Fortunately Target and Amazon don't charge until it's in stock, but it's still absolutely ridiculous. I love this line, and plan to continue collecting. But Hasbro's blatant cash grab across all their lines is getting exhausting. I've already dropped Lightning Collection, SWB, and ML. And I think I may cut down my future orders on Classified - I am ok with not buying the Python Patrol and Marauders repaints. true i didnt think about the tank....but something like that is acceptable in this environment because of what it is. like, there is ZERO need to have a base figure on "pre-order". but this is clueless corporate America looking at their YTD sales numbers and making sure they keep the cash rolling in every month while they will get you your stuff eventually. Yeah, totally justified on the HISS. It's just crazy to think that in terms of sheer dollars, I have more outstanding on pre-order than I've spent on my entire CS collection. |
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Post by Zincdust on Oct 3, 2022 18:46:00 GMT -5
Had to approve a delay from Target for the Tiger Force Outback. It feels like I preordered that figure 2 years ago. Yeah, same for me today. I sincerely hope that it doesn't go through that loop of having to approve delays 3 or 4 more times, and then ultimately gets canceled. |
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Post by PJ on Oct 5, 2022 4:17:16 GMT -5
I received an email from Big Bad saying my Stalker would be processing soon.
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Post by ajrobles51 on Oct 5, 2022 11:06:07 GMT -5
Stalker and the Twins are in-stock on Amazon so I canceled my Pulse preorders and ordered them from there. Should be her by the weekend.
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Post by The Masked Luchador on Oct 5, 2022 14:22:14 GMT -5
Stalker, Twins, and the Viper 3 pack should be here Friday according to Amazon.
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Post by JokerFC on Oct 6, 2022 11:29:25 GMT -5
I got my twins in the mail earlier today....Also pre-ordered Falcon Dusty Outback TF Recondo (always preferred this deco for him) My hopes of getting Serpentor are dwindling. Between the price and Pulse thinking Ireland is a fictional place on the map its gonna be difficult.  |
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Post by PJ on Oct 8, 2022 5:19:03 GMT -5
I actually canceled twins a few days ago, because too much stuff was coming all at once. But then stuff go delayed (big shock there) so I reordered them. One is supposed to be here Tuesday and then the other the following Monday. But my Stalker shipped from Amazon as did my Stalker and Crimson Guard from BIg Bad.
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Post by The Masked Luchador on Oct 8, 2022 15:15:33 GMT -5
Received my twins, Stalker, and Viper 3 pack from Amazon today. Canceled my Croc Master, Storm Shadow, and Spirit from gamestop and ordered them from entertainment Earth. They should be here Monday.
Now if I can just get a serpentor.
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Post by JokerFC on Oct 8, 2022 16:16:24 GMT -5
I actually canceled twins a few days ago, because too much stuff was coming all at once. But then stuff go delayed (big shock there) so I reordered them. One is supposed to be here Tuesday and then the other the following Monday. But my Stalker shipped from Amazon as did my Stalker and Crimson Guard from BIg Bad. my CGs and Snake Eyes/Timber set will be next from, Big Bang Id say..... |
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Post by PJ on Oct 8, 2022 18:32:56 GMT -5
I actually canceled twins a few days ago, because too much stuff was coming all at once. But then stuff go delayed (big shock there) so I reordered them. One is supposed to be here Tuesday and then the other the following Monday. But my Stalker shipped from Amazon as did my Stalker and Crimson Guard from BIg Bad. my CGs and Snake Eyes/Timber set will be next from, Big Bang Id say..... The new upcoming Snake Eyes/Timber set? I had it preordered, but decided I didn’t need it because I have the first one so I canceled that last week. So my Twins are now arriving tomorrow. My Stalker from Amazon is at my local UPS hub now so hopefully he’s here Monday. |
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Post by JokerFC on Oct 8, 2022 18:42:51 GMT -5
my CGs and Snake Eyes/Timber set will be next from, Big Bang Id say..... The new upcoming Snake Eyes/Timber set? I had it preordered, but decided I didn’t need it because I have the first one so I canceled that last week. So my Twins are now arriving tomorrow. My Stalker from Amazon is at my local UPS hub now so hopefully he’s here Monday. Yup...Its an absolute banger of a set. Im a mark for ol SE anyway but throw in another Timber and that weapon selection? F#ck yes..... |
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Post by PJ on Oct 9, 2022 12:49:20 GMT -5
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Post by LA Times on Oct 9, 2022 15:38:31 GMT -5
I bought these GI Joes at NYCC:
GI Joe Classyfied Alley Viper
GI Joe 25A Major Bludd
GI Joe 25A Buzzer
GI Joe 25A Ripper
My GI Joe Classyfied purchases are spurred by WWE Wrekkin vehicles. They make a great stand-in for 6" Joe/Cobra vehicles and far more affordable than the Cobra HISS.
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Post by JokerFC on Oct 9, 2022 17:51:43 GMT -5
I bought these GI Joes at NYCC: GI Joe Classyfied Alley Viper GI Joe 25A Major Bludd GI Joe 25A Buzzer GI Joe 25A Ripper My GI Joe Classyfied purchases are spurred by WWE Wrekkin vehicles. They make a great stand-in for 6" Joe/Cobra vehicles and far more affordable than the Cobra HISS. That Alley Viper is a cracking figure. He's on my to get list |
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Post by PJ on Oct 10, 2022 17:31:46 GMT -5
My Stalker arrive today from Amazon. I think it’s one of the best 6” Joes to date.  I put my back/neck out today so I probably won’t take pics until tomorrow. |
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