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General Collecting => GI Joe => Topic started by: Clonehead on March 11, 2011, 01:52:10 PM

Title: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on March 11, 2011, 01:52:10 PM
It seems like there is enough of us picking up Joe stuff now to warrant starting this new purchases thread just for the Joe fans


I stopped at a Big Lots store today in belton MO and found this lone minty looking Resolute comic pack with Destro and Shockblast that was unmarked with no price.
When I took it to the register, the cashier went to look it up in the list of their gi joe items and couldnt find it so she gave it to me for the price of the single carded joe figure of $4
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on March 11, 2011, 03:07:05 PM
Daggone, you have been finding the goodies lately. Great price on that one.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 11, 2011, 03:26:58 PM
Nice score, my big lots has a few comic packs for $10.

I scored a Shadow Tracker and Low Light yesterday. I agree with Lucas Clones that these latest Joes are made for collecters.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: beast from the east on March 11, 2011, 06:17:31 PM
those are nice pick ups.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: beige-4 on March 21, 2011, 01:46:21 PM
BUMP! i got a mars three pack for 7.99 pounds and a neo viper for 3.99
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: beige-4 on March 26, 2011, 07:18:09 AM
went up to london and got four neo-vipers for a custom squad im making
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: beast from the east on March 26, 2011, 03:28:47 PM
can't wait to see them.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: zedhatch on March 27, 2011, 12:33:19 AM
I finally got Low Light last week, Not really looking for anything besides shock vipers (fat chance LOL)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: beast from the east on March 27, 2011, 05:50:09 AM
I got my Lowlight.Waiting on POC Recondo,Spirit,BeachHead.Hopefully They will be here next week.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: beige-4 on March 27, 2011, 06:31:57 AM
rex lewis and a snow job
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on March 27, 2011, 07:04:17 AM
Picked this stuff up last week on clearance at a walmart. the one joe and iron man fig were $5 each and the vehicles were $15 each
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5228/5564375738_3738a6fddd.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: beige-4 on March 27, 2011, 10:19:40 AM
00h ! i need that buggy !

imagine some sandtroopers in that cruising across the jundland wastes !
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: kreeper2 on March 27, 2011, 10:48:36 AM
I dont know if you guys got any Ross stores around your area go and check them out they had the three pack  JOE VIPER SQUAD for 6.99 and the two packs with tunnel rat gun ho  for like 7.99 just got me a hiss tank and fury for 8.00 each.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: beast from the east on March 28, 2011, 08:51:32 PM
Awesome finds. I need a Ice Cutter especially for $15
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on March 29, 2011, 01:55:43 PM
Clonehead: Nice score I had to ask for that 2 pack for Christmas last year to get it and My Mom in law had to order it from Brian's toys for $30 so You lucked out! 

We have Ross around here but they usually do not have much good stuff.  I would love to get a Fury just for the Alley Viper Commander.  No luck for me though!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on April 19, 2011, 03:37:39 PM
I picked up 3, yes, 3 Cobra shock troopers at a local Target for $6.99 each. I guess that they are hitting now, Chad.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 19, 2011, 04:25:27 PM
I got 2 yesterday at TRU! Also found the Target Captain Ace with combat glider at Ross for $5!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: FlakBait on April 20, 2011, 03:17:39 PM
Found to two shock troopers and 2 alley vipers at walley world
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: zedhatch on April 21, 2011, 06:52:55 AM
Shock Troopers seem to be arriving in abundance, I am seeing them everywhere now. 
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: kreeper2 on April 21, 2011, 09:04:58 AM
Got me five shocktroopers and three alley vipers at wallies last night. They also had some cool cobra stuff at Ross but I decided to leave it had enough stuff for the night.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on May 11, 2011, 07:10:40 PM
I picked up 3, yes, 3 Cobra shock troopers at a local Target for $6.99 each. I guess that they are hitting now, Chad.

I got 4 now Clint! I am hoping to get some more Alley Vipers now! New waves is hitting too soon.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on May 26, 2011, 07:10:03 PM
got in my POC wave 6 case today from HTS!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on May 26, 2011, 07:14:14 PM
I got wave five the other week: Snake eyes, Cobra Viper, Crocmaster, rockviper, Crazylegs. SE is my fav but they are all really cool!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on May 26, 2011, 07:16:12 PM
I got wave five the other week: Snake eyes, Cobra Viper, Crocmaster, rockviper, Crazylegs. SE is my fav but they are all really cool!
what about that iron grenader? I believe he is my favorite from that wave.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on May 26, 2011, 07:18:13 PM
I got wave five the other week: Snake eyes, Cobra Viper, Crocmaster, rockviper, Crazylegs. SE is my fav but they are all really cool!
what about that iron grenader? I believe he is my favorite from that wave.
Hes the only one I couldn't find. I definitely need one though.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: zedhatch on June 02, 2011, 10:29:27 PM
I snagged Jungle BAT, Cobra Trooper, and Blowtorch over a trip this week. 
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 03, 2011, 05:33:59 AM
Found another Shadow Tracker yesterday! YAY!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on June 03, 2011, 10:09:09 PM
Found another Shadow Tracker yesterday! YAY!
very good fig!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: beast from the east on June 04, 2011, 12:53:35 PM
I received POC Spirit,Recondo, quick Kick and an ice cutter. Ice Cutter was $20 so it wasn't that bad.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on June 07, 2011, 05:37:57 AM
finally got some pics took of those two waves of figs that I got from hts. My favorite by far is that Iron Grenadier.

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5301/5808264996_19134e0964_z.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3541/5808265198_2615fe325c_z.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2525/5808265420_010383f2f0_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on June 07, 2011, 06:12:48 AM
Wow, that Grenadier looks fantastic. I can't wait to see how that one makes its way into your SW Customs!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on June 08, 2011, 04:29:42 AM
finally got some pics took of those two waves of figs that I got from hts. My favorite by far is that Iron Grenadier.

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5301/5808264996_19134e0964_z.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3541/5808265198_2615fe325c_z.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2525/5808265420_010383f2f0_z.jpg)
I'm so Jealous!!!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on June 16, 2011, 01:10:08 PM
Chad, you are going to crap egg rolls on this one.

You know how every once and a while, a good deal will fall in your lap?

I went to a walmart on the way home today after I got rained out, looking for some new star wars or joe wave figures and found a few shock troopers and a couple of low-light figures on the pegs. Well, when I had them at the register to pay, i noticed on the customer facing read out that each one of em rang up as $2 each. Well, naturally, I paid for my purchase, grabbed a cart, went to the joe section, and proceeded to clean em out.

Here is the haul. The 3 wave 5 figs on the left rang up full price at $6.97 each but the 19 figs on the right "including a wave 5 infantry viper" rang up at $2 each.

4 shock troopers
2 low lights
2 skydives
1 infantry viper
2 alley vipers
4 beachheads
4 of the cool snake eyes with all of the guns

for $2 each. someone messsed up, me thinks.

I will throw these on the bay to make up for lost wages today......woot!
I noticed that low-light is going for $25-$30 each.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3090/5840482240_ecba1014a4.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3430/5840482372_f27ff5b836.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Phatty on June 16, 2011, 05:04:54 PM
Hell of a nice haul, Clint!  I need to find that Blowtorch.  I saw the Croc Master, and think I need to pick him up when i see him again.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on June 16, 2011, 06:28:15 PM
Hell of a nice haul, Clint!  I need to find that Blowtorch.  I saw the Croc Master, and think I need to pick him up when i see him again.
I have both available if you want em.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Phatty on June 16, 2011, 06:39:00 PM
Shoot me a price and we'll go from there!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on June 17, 2011, 02:08:37 PM
OMG Clint you lucky duck! I am speechless. Good for you buddy.  My son still needs a Lowlight and I am needing some Cobra troopers. How much for one of each??
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: The Spectre on June 17, 2011, 02:20:52 PM
Congrats on that great score, Clint!

I would have loved to find an Alley Viper for $2, I have been wanting one of their heads for a project for awhile now but cannot pull the trigger on a $& figure just for the head :(
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Phatty on June 17, 2011, 05:47:44 PM
Congrats on that great score, Clint!

I would have loved to find an Alley Viper for $2, I have been wanting one of their heads for a project for awhile now but cannot pull the trigger on a $& figure just for the head :(

I know how you feel: I almost picked up the X-Men: First Class comic pack for the Jean Grey to make a Psylocke out of, but couldn't see spending $15 for a custom, especially when I don't already have that Jean Grey.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on June 20, 2011, 02:23:15 AM
OMG Clint you lucky duck! I am speechless. Good for you buddy.  My son still needs a Lowlight and I am needing some Cobra troopers. How much for one of each??
Too late, Chad. Both of the low lights and both of the alley vipers already sold.

Sorry buddy. I will keep looking for more foe you.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: DocOutlands on June 20, 2011, 05:08:47 AM
$2??  Geez, I wish they'd mess up like that at MY stores!!!  Nice haul, Clint!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on June 20, 2011, 05:15:38 AM
I went back the next day to see if they had restocked bit they hadn't so I took their stock of 6 remaining down to two left on the pegs.
For some reason, storm shadow from 3 waves ago was ringing up at full price so I left those two and grabbed 2 shoulder mount dukes and 2 jungle vipers for $2 each.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on June 20, 2011, 11:56:24 AM
OMG Clint you lucky duck! I am speechless. Good for you buddy.  My son still needs a Lowlight and I am needing some Cobra troopers. How much for one of each??
Too late, Chad. Both of the low lights and both of the alley vipers already sold.

Sorry buddy. I will keep looking for more foe you.
thanks Clint, let me know if you see any. I appreciate it!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on August 11, 2011, 02:54:04 PM
I hit up that same ww twice this week for a total of 29 more figures all ringing up at $2 each. They had restocked with figures from older cases that might have been in a stock room somewhere. Once again, 3-4 of their figures rang up as full price where the rest rang up as $2 each.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 11, 2011, 03:05:44 PM
Dang Clint that is some good luck! I had some as well, found a Lava Pod with Lava Viper for $3 at TJ Maxx! Not excited about the pod but it will serve as custom fodder. The Lava Viper is an awesome figure with a really cool helmet and gear!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: IMPURGE on August 19, 2011, 11:59:21 AM
FINALLY found Firefly in the wild!!!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: zedhatch on August 23, 2011, 02:44:17 PM
I found 3oth Stalker and Hazard Viper today.  Also saw viper but put him back cause I saw nothing with him that made me want to grab him ASAP. 
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on August 23, 2011, 03:50:27 PM
I found 3oth Stalker and Hazard Viper today.  Also saw viper but put him back cause I saw nothing with him that made me want to grab him ASAP. 
Awesome Zed! I hope my wife gets a job soon so I can start collecting again!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: DocOutlands on August 23, 2011, 07:30:23 PM
Zed, what store did you find these in?  None of the stores in my area are real interested in stocking Joes, it seems.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: zedhatch on August 24, 2011, 07:58:34 AM
Zed, what store did you find these in?  None of the stores in my area are real interested in stocking Joes, it seems.

Super Wal-Mart-I heard an unconfirmed rumor that this line might be exclusive to WM, but not sure on that.  Anyway 4 of the 6 of this wave are repacks (but to be fair the six were hard to find) so I am already done with the first wave.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: FlakBait on August 30, 2011, 09:02:39 AM
Found 2 toxic vipers and 2 cobra troopers at toys r us this morning
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on September 01, 2011, 04:34:51 AM
found 5 cobra troopers and a night stalker at a walmart two days ago. Looking for that hazard viper and an iron grenader.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: CloneSniper78 on September 01, 2011, 08:01:03 PM
NONE of the stores in all of Phoenix are carrying Joes. Just the new jet and the 12 inch figures.  >:(
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on September 02, 2011, 03:08:41 AM
NONE of the stores in all of Phoenix are carrying Joes. Just the new jet and the 12 inch figures.  >:(
Tom, those came out first so hang in there you may still see them in the following few weeks. Don't give up!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: CloneSniper78 on September 03, 2011, 11:57:05 PM
NONE of the stores in all of Phoenix are carrying Joes. Just the new jet and the 12 inch figures.  >:(
Tom, those came out first so hang in there you may still see them in the following few weeks. Don't give up!
I hope so buddy. By they way, my order from Smalljoes.com came in today. I got the 30th ann. Cobra Trooper and the 30th Iron Grenadier. Both figures are very cool. My only gripe is that the Iron Grenadier doesn't have the camo paint app that the first version has. He is just all light grey (clothing).
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: FlakBait on September 14, 2011, 01:55:52 PM
Found 2 more cobra troopers and two more hazard vipers at Toys R Us this morning. was hoping to find some jungle bats but no luck.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: DocOutlands on November 07, 2011, 07:56:29 PM
I saw some "Renegades" figs in the wild today, along with an IG and a silver-faced Cobra trooper that are NOT "Renegades."  I grabbed the Trooper, because I want his helmet/goggles and his Panzerfaust-3 so that I can mold and cast them.   ;D  They also had 1 or 2 Toxic Vipers (I guess, the Cobra HAZMAT trooper), but I'm not too sure I'm interested in them yet.  I like the Renegades Duke head, but I'm not too sure I'll be obsessing over these guys.  I want more POC, personally.

I have one of the earlier Iron Grenadiers and I'm thinking I'm going to pick up this other one tomorrow (have to drive my daughter back over there for a job interview).

They had, as best I remember:
Renegades Cobra Commander
Renegades Duke
Renegades SnakeEyes
HAZMAT Viper
Iron Grenadier
silver-faced Trooper (just the one who came home with me)

I'll look them over again tomorrow.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: CloneSniper78 on November 19, 2011, 12:50:32 PM
Picked up Renegades Duke, Firefly, and another basic (30th) Cobra trooper. Oh and the 30th Viper. He comes with a lot of weapons too.  ;D
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: DocOutlands on November 25, 2011, 10:33:04 AM
I ended up picking up the other Iron Grenadier in the 30th packaging.  He doesn't come with the folding-stocked rifle the older version had. (FG-42, used by Germany's Fallshirmjaegers in WWII - and y'all excuse the spelling if I butchered it)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on November 25, 2011, 11:26:17 AM
when does that next 30th/renegades wave come out? anyone know?
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: CloneSniper78 on November 27, 2011, 08:48:10 AM
I think the first week of Dec. but I'm not sure. I think that's when Smalljoes.com gets theirs. Anyway, I'll be looking for that Renegades Storm Shadow for sure.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on December 05, 2011, 06:42:59 PM
I bought a techno viper on ebay yesterday. Looks like a decent wave of both tac and renegade figures.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on December 06, 2011, 04:14:29 AM
It looks like the renegades will be carry forward figures as well as the technos and Zombies. I am super excited for every one of these figures and will be getting all and multiples of the technos and Zombies. I have really cut back in Star Wars and Marvel in order to focus on these Joes. This is the best time to be a Joe collector! Here are the case assortments for wave 3 and 4. Wave 3 should be hitting any time now if not already in your area.

Wave 3:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS20935&mode=retail

Wave 4:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS21041&mode=retail
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: CloneSniper78 on December 06, 2011, 08:49:45 AM
 
It looks like the renegades will be carry forward figures as well as the technos and Zombies. I am super excited for every one of these figures and will be getting all and multiples of the technos and Zombies. I have really cut back in Star Wars and Marvel in order to focus on these Joes. This is the best time to be a Joe collector! Here are the case assortments for wave 3 and 4. Wave 3 should be hitting any time now if not already in your area.

Wave 3:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS20935&mode=retail

Wave 4:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS21041&mode=retail
I hope Storm Shadow isn't hard to find. It looks like there might be just one per box. I think I'm more excited about Joe's right now than StarWars.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on December 06, 2011, 02:36:59 PM
This Wave looks neat:

(http://www.imperialshipyards.net/images/shawn/HJ24732Jlg.jpg) (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HJ24732J&id=TA-703231945)

as does this one:

(http://www.imperialshipyards.net/images/shawn/HJ24732Ilg.jpg) (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HJ24732I&id=TA-703231945)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: zedhatch on December 12, 2011, 08:31:35 AM
My set of those above is waiting at BBTS pile of loot, just waiting until after the holidays. 
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on December 12, 2011, 05:10:38 PM
Look what I got in the mail today. Expect a review of this one in the next couple of days.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6502198967_3142285659.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on December 13, 2011, 02:08:49 PM
Look what I got in the mail today. Expect a review of this one in the next couple of days.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6502198967_3142285659.jpg)
Jealous!!!!!!! Cannot wait for the review!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on December 13, 2011, 07:09:02 PM
had a crappy work day today. perhaps tomorrow, Chad.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on December 13, 2011, 07:12:23 PM
this one ain't gonna be a pegwarmer thats for sure.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on December 14, 2011, 08:21:54 AM
Nope thats whay I will be ordering the case that has two and then hoping to pick up a few that i find in stores. If not i may order a few from ebay. I am sure the price will hold at $15 and above.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: FlakBait on December 14, 2011, 09:45:21 AM
Found the new wave of G I Joe's at walmart this morning. Picked up two techno Vipers. Happy hunting
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on December 14, 2011, 01:08:54 PM
Found the new wave of G I Joe's at walmart this morning. Picked up two techno Vipers. Happy hunting

Did you pass on the Zombie Troopers?
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on December 14, 2011, 02:43:48 PM
got the pics taken and hosted. zombie review is coming tonight.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on December 14, 2011, 05:09:07 PM
got the pics taken and hosted. zombie review is coming tonight.

Sweet!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on December 14, 2011, 05:26:52 PM
Tamer Technos are Wave 3 Zombies are in wave 4. Some people have gotten them but it still says preorder on BBTS.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on December 14, 2011, 05:31:27 PM
Tamer Technos are Wave 3 Zombies are in wave 4. Some people have gotten them but it still says preorder on BBTS.

Aha, shows you how much I know about the Joe waves. Thanks for the info Chad.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: FlakBait on December 15, 2011, 08:09:56 AM
Went to Toys R Us this morning and found wave 4 of G I Joe's. Picked up two zombie vipers. Happy hunting
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: FlakBait on December 16, 2011, 08:27:47 AM
Found SCI-FI and Renegade Airtight at Toys R Us this morning.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on December 16, 2011, 08:39:36 AM
Flakbait is on fire with the new JOES. He has awesome stores.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on December 16, 2011, 10:57:49 AM
I will be on the hunt tomorrow. Got a target and a Walmart to hit. Perhaps a tru express.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: zedhatch on December 17, 2011, 07:18:54 PM
BBTS has my waves 3 and 4 in my pile of loot, NEEDS MONEY NOW!!!!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on December 18, 2011, 05:36:39 PM
nothing new at three walmarts, a target, and two tru stores other than the crimson hiss that I brought home.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on December 19, 2011, 10:38:28 AM
yea nothing here and I am starting to get peeved. Need some sales on the bay to pay for my case. Plus i am still waiting to get my Dreadnoks and Marauders seven packs too. They have not shipped yet and I bet they won't until after the holidays the rate its going!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on December 20, 2011, 07:22:07 PM
finally found part of the new wave at a local walmart. walked out with 2 techno vipers and two renegade cobra troopers. seems weird that out of all the new renegades in the case, they left the cobra troopers but the rest of em were gone.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: zedhatch on December 21, 2011, 12:52:23 AM
My wave 4 is shipping now, I had gotten Storm Shadow off of ebay and he is late, getting worried there. 

On the 7 packs, I just noticed on BBTS they have been moved to January release date, just FYI. 
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on December 21, 2011, 04:07:31 AM
I will be looking for all of those Vipers and making sure they go to the Yarders. I must admit I might have to keep one of those Zombies for me though.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on December 21, 2011, 08:39:27 AM
Finally! Got 2 technos and tunnel rat! Gonna go back and get the rest on Friday. Of course Stormshadow was gone but I am hoping they will restock for the xmas push and i can get one!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: FlakBait on December 22, 2011, 03:53:22 PM
Went to Walmart this morning and picked up renegade Storm Shadow and Tunnel rat
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on December 23, 2011, 07:48:08 AM
I found three Techno Vipers yesterday. They looked so cool I brought em home. I knew some Yarders would want em.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: zedhatch on December 27, 2011, 07:34:50 PM
So today I got:

Techno Viper
Zombie Viper
Lifeline
Airtight
Law and Order
Sci-Fi
Renegades Scarlett

A bit overwhelmed not a loser in the bunch.  Some quick impressions.

Techno Viper-What an update, one of my faves from that year (87) and looks great updated.  Can't say enough about this one.  Great gear and fantastic figure.

Zombie Viper-OFF THE RAILS, fun and great and just amazing.  Can't say enough on this one either, so I will stop it there.

Lifeline-Really great update, looks just like the original with a whole lot more bells an whistles, the gear alone is worth it, but the figure is great too.

Airtight-One of my all time favorite joes, just cause he was different, Like Lifeline he is an awesome update and looks so much like the original, great one. 

Law and Order-This is one that takes all the orignal aspects that worked and changed up a ton to make an even better figure.  Love it. 

Sci-Fi-Read Lifeline and Airtight, but even more than that he was one of my favorite looking characters back in the day just because he wasn't bland, Again I love it.

Renegades Scarlett-Admittidly the weakest of the figs I just got, but she is still awesome.  Simple yet effective, her one weakpoint is the head sculpt but it's not so terrible that I hate her.  I saw some reviews that hated her ankles (the rolling kind like has appeared on Marvel Unvierse like Daredevil and Cyclops) personally I think it's a nice touch and allows for more unique poses without a stand.  Great figure. 
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: The Spectre on December 28, 2011, 04:07:07 PM
Walmart in Saddle Brook has a ton of 30th Anniversary/Renegades Wave 3! I scored a Renegades Scarlett and left all of the others for other collectors/customizers as I only really want random accessories from them so they are not worth buying whole figures for.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: CloneSniper78 on December 31, 2011, 11:28:46 AM
Walmart in Saddle Brook has a ton of 30th Anniversary/Renegades Wave 3! I scored a Renegades Scarlett and left all of the others for other collectors/customizers as I only really want random accessories from them so they are not worth buying whole figures for.
Hey if you see a Storm Shadow in there pick it up for me. Thanks.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: CloneSniper78 on January 14, 2012, 09:05:55 AM
I got my Storm Shadow yesterday when my case of 12 showed up from BigBadToyStore.com 
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: The Spectre on February 17, 2012, 04:46:39 PM
Scored 2 Zombie-Vipers today at Target on the way home from work! They had a full case of Wave 4 on the pegs but I just took the Zombies :)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on February 17, 2012, 04:50:09 PM
Scored 2 Zombie-Vipers today at Target on the way home from work! They had a full case of Wave 4 on the pegs but I just took the Zombies :)
sweet! Perhaps wave 4 is finally hitting stronger. i will have to go scouting tomorrow.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on February 22, 2012, 11:01:14 AM
found a couple Of zombie troopers and most of the new renegade wave at a target at their new price of $8.99 each. Lifeline and scifi were missing as was the renegade dog handler.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 22, 2012, 11:43:01 AM
Have you seen Storm Shadow? I am dying to get one or three!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on February 22, 2012, 12:35:07 PM
Oops, forgot about that one. He wasn't there either.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on February 22, 2012, 01:43:23 PM
I haven't seen a new JOE Figure, though they do have the old ROC Figures on the pegs for full price with a new tag on the isle. :-X
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: CloneSniper78 on February 23, 2012, 12:54:42 PM
HAHA!! those should all be shipped out to TJ Maxx and Ross. At the very least they should be marked down to 3 or 4 dollars.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on February 23, 2012, 01:28:41 PM
HAHA!! those should all be shipped out to TJ Maxx and Ross. At the very least they should be marked down to 3 or 4 dollars.

Trust me. They are listed at 8.99. I will try to take a pic with my phone when I go back in. I would just love to sit down and have a talk with the toy dept. head, but I know it wouldn't do me any good.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: zedhatch on February 23, 2012, 02:33:59 PM
I haven't seen a new JOE Figure, though they do have the old ROC Figures on the pegs for full price with a new tag on the isle. :-X

There's a wal-mart near me that just now marked these down-to $7 (Yeah I just can't imagine why those haven't sold)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lostcauze501st on February 24, 2012, 01:07:17 PM
Found the Resolute battle set's today at ROSS, they had multiple sets of both the Joe battle set and the Cobra battle set.
I only picked up the Cobra set for $16.99, so if you have a ROSS near you be on the look out.  :)

(http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv337/Lostcauze501st/Resolute-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 24, 2012, 01:12:49 PM
OMG! I was just at Ross looking for Joe deals! I want both of these sets SO BAD! If anyone finds these couldd you hook a brother up?!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on February 24, 2012, 04:33:44 PM
I dont know if I have any ross stores near.
scored the rest of the new wave of 30th joes and renegades at another target minus the storm shadow, of course. Picked up two more zombie troopers as well.
Too bad my walmarts havent stocked these new ones yet as their shelf price is about $2 lower than at Target.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lostcauze501st on February 27, 2012, 03:50:48 PM
Picked up a couple of zombie vipers today at target, no sign of storm shadow though.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: FlakBait on March 27, 2012, 12:16:26 PM
picked up a 2nd renegade storm shawdow would trade for a Bastila Shan in package
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: FlakBait on March 28, 2012, 11:18:06 AM
Sorry heres a picture
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 28, 2012, 11:31:06 AM
Good grief, I am almost willing to give up my Bastila Shan for SS! I wish I had found two of her, you would have a deal.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: CloneSniper78 on March 28, 2012, 08:35:28 PM
I believe Commander Kurgen or Kurgan I'm not sure of the spelling, anyway I believe he has two or three Bastila's up for trade. On a side note but very important, I saw some empty pegs in my local Target for "G.I. Joe single action figure" that were priced at a wopping $10.99!!! I hope this is a mistake or something. If this is the price point for the new Retaliation figures I don't think I'm going buy any.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: The Spectre on March 28, 2012, 08:46:35 PM
I believe Commander Kurgen or Kurgan I'm not sure of the spelling, anyway I believe he has two or three Bastila's up for trade. On a side note but very important, I saw some empty pegs in my local Target for "G.I. Joe single action figure" that were priced at a wopping $10.99!!! I hope this is a mistake or something. If this is the price point for the new Retaliation figures I don't think I'm going buy any.

I have been waiting for Commander Kurgan to get back to me for almost 2 months now, so don't expect an answer from him right away.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: FlakBait on March 30, 2012, 08:39:23 AM
Storm Shawdow traded.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: JediMerc on April 15, 2012, 08:52:30 AM
Found a case of the first wave of the new GIJoe: Retaliation figures at a local Meijer store (Dayton, OH).

The new Road Block based on the "Rock" is HUGE...much taller than the other figs; great likeness too.  Duke is a letdown; nothing particularly interesting about this fig.

Grabbed 2 Snake Eyes, a Joe Trooper (best fig of the wave, hands-down), Cobra Trooper, Road Block, and Zartan.  Left the rest as I can easily do without the new Cobra Commander (bad sculpt and coloring) and most of the others are apparently being double-packed (i.e. Storm Shadow).
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: zedhatch on April 16, 2012, 04:34:02 PM
Of that wave I am only interested in the CC, I have more than enough SE and SS at this point, Joe Troopers just do nothing for me, Cobra Trooper is too brightly colored IMO.  Zartan is only fair IMO, Holding out for the better articulated rock without the thing stuck to his hand,
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lostcauze501st on May 25, 2012, 10:08:29 AM
Picked up a Retaliation Joe Trooper and Zartan at my local Wal-Mart today.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on May 25, 2012, 07:47:07 PM
check it out now checkit check it out!
(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h415/lucasclones/120525_0007.jpg)
It was good day boys.... :) and I am a happy one!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on May 25, 2012, 08:01:10 PM
you scored a case of the dollar joes, nice job! Where did you find the ninja packs?
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on May 26, 2012, 04:57:46 AM
Awesome Chad. I know you have been after that Thanos for a while too. Good for you. It does feel good to see some items on the pegs. I looked a bit when I went on my ride yesterday and had absolutely no luck.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on May 26, 2012, 10:21:36 AM
you scored a case of the dollar joes, nice job! Where did you find the ninja packs?
tru if not on shelf make em check Clint.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: DocOutlands on May 26, 2012, 12:26:05 PM
Local W/M had several of those Thanatos/Adam Warlock sets Friday morning.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: CloneSniper78 on May 27, 2012, 08:20:57 AM
I picked up RoadBlock and the basic Joe Trooper at Wal-Mart yesterday. I'm planning on doing some modifications to RB.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on May 28, 2012, 06:42:54 AM
I picked up RoadBlock and the basic Joe Trooper at Wal-Mart yesterday. I'm planning on doing some modifications to RB.
This is how I am fixing RB and a few customs I am making with his body.
(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h415/lucasclones/120527_0013.jpg)
(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h415/lucasclones/120527_0012.jpg)
Hands are from Sgt Stone from ROC  Feet are from Benchpress ROC tru exclusive fig
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: CloneSniper78 on May 28, 2012, 09:23:42 AM
Hell yeah Chad!  You sure don't hesitate to get crackin on these customs. I'm just waiting till my days off from work. So do the Sgt. Stone hands just plug in? I already tried Night Adder hands but the pegs are a little small. I might have to beef up the hand pegs or fill in the arm socket. I'm guessing that's a Dutch from Predator custom on the left. Looks pretty sweet so far, just need to paint his beater green or camo. I think he could also just be a "what if" custom. By that I mean what if Arnold was made into a G.I.Joe character.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: CloneSniper78 on May 28, 2012, 09:25:37 AM
One more thing. Did you just have a Sgt. Slaughter head laying around or did you just pop his head off from one in your collection. I would love to get my hands on just his head. HELLO CASTING GUYS!!!!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on May 28, 2012, 09:39:58 AM
One more thing. Did you just have a Sgt. Slaughter head laying around or did you just pop his head off from one in your collection. I would love to get my hands on just his head. HELLO CASTING GUYS!!!!
The Sarge's head is from  a build n brawl wrestler figure. It was really rare. I got it from ebay and it was customized into a joe with a Benchpress figure. I like this a lot better. Yes the Stone handa plug in perfectly. Have fun!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lostcauze501st on May 28, 2012, 11:06:19 AM
Yah the Sgt Stone hands work great, I did the exact same thing to my Roadblock. I have a spare Bench Press layin around, might have to give his lower legs a try.  :)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: DocOutlands on May 28, 2012, 05:56:04 PM
Can I acquire/borrow/something that Benchpress head so I can mold it?

If I can find a Sgt Slaughter head, I'll give it a go... but that wide brim is gonna be hades for catching bubbles in the molding, let alone casting!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: CloneSniper78 on June 06, 2012, 07:47:31 PM
Picked up a Dollar General Shipwreck via Ebay. I think it's funny how the DG Joe's come with a stand and have full articulation but the Retaliation Joes do not.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: The Spectre on September 11, 2012, 02:33:17 PM
Got a loose/complete Zombie-Viper in the mail todayas part of a trade! Now I have 3 but still want a ton more :(
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Mando Assasin on September 12, 2012, 03:52:46 PM
LUCKY! I want one but cannot find one! >:(
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: zedhatch on September 21, 2012, 04:24:04 PM
Finally saved up enough to order the Dreadnok pack, got it today, barely had time to look but so far I like it. 
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: CloneSniper78 on October 02, 2012, 09:18:03 PM
Picked up POC Blowtorch and Cobra B.A.T. and also POC C.Commander at a Walgreens and a CVS. I think Hasbro is distributing more POC Joes due to the movie being delayed.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on October 03, 2012, 04:18:52 AM
Picked up POC Blowtorch and Cobra B.A.T. and also POC C.Commander at a Walgreens and a CVS. I think Hasbro is distributing more POC Joes due to the movie being delayed.
Man lucky find Tom! I am jealous. I hope to find those and General Hawk!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: DocOutlands on October 03, 2012, 01:57:20 PM
At this rate, the drug stores will have better selections than TRU and WalMart...
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: CloneSniper78 on October 20, 2012, 09:26:42 PM
Hey Chad, I did find a General Hawk at Walgreens the other day. YESSS!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on October 22, 2012, 08:05:29 AM
Hey Chad, I did find a General Hawk at Walgreens the other day. YESSS!
Yay! I am still looking so far nothing.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lostcauze501st on November 22, 2012, 10:25:29 AM
Black Friday today at Walgreens, all $9.99 toys are marked down to $4.99. I picked up several Joes at this price this morning and they even included a buy one get one half off deal that has been going on all week. The only catch is that you need the Walgreens rewards card, which is free to sign up for. So I ended up with a General Hawk, and 3 steel brigades for around $16. Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Hunting.

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Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: DocOutlands on November 22, 2012, 01:32:45 PM
Wow...I'm hoping *I* can get that lucky... but yeah, I'm in the woods, no Walgreens within an hours of here.  Haven't seen a Steel Brigade in the wild yet...
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: narceron on December 27, 2012, 03:44:13 PM
I enjoy reading this thread, after a long hiatus from joes and action figures, my little girl is showing a strong interest, which in turns has gotten me excited about them again.  Thanks for the lay of the land, guys....I need to visit walgreens more often, :)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on December 27, 2012, 04:56:09 PM
I checked em today but only came up with a renegades duke which I had missed out on earlier when they were common.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on January 04, 2013, 06:23:25 AM
hit a couple of walgreens yesterday and came up with a bendy card jungle BAT and a cobra infantry trooper. I asked the folks to scout their stores in florida and they came up with an alley viper, another jungle bat, and a skydive.

Yo Walgreens!  Still no sign of the new retaliation wave. The two walmarts I visited were in the middle of a toy isle reset and I seen no pegs designated for gi-joe. I think that target or tru is going to be our venue for gi joe product come time for the next retaliation wave.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on January 04, 2013, 12:33:42 PM
hit another walgreens today and came home with a poc paris baroness and a roc steel brigade
I will have to peel open the baroness and see if she can wear the mando armor.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8358/8346150217_eede4e2622.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on January 09, 2013, 06:31:45 PM
I hit up 4 more walgreens today and came up with another baroness, a cobra viper, and a SGT Stalker.

Also, not pictured, I hit up a dollar store for a cobra trooper and a storm shadow and then I found a Sky Striker at a TJ Maxx for $15!
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8468/8366451652_bc0a044230.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on January 10, 2013, 03:24:18 PM
I hit up 4 more walgreens today and came up with another baroness, a cobra viper, and a SGT Stalker.

Also, not pictured, I hit up a dollar store for a cobra trooper and a storm shadow and then I found a Sky Striker at a TJ Maxx for $15!
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8468/8366451652_bc0a044230.jpg)
Would you trade the stalker and Viper Clint?
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on January 10, 2013, 03:43:21 PM
what did you have in mind?
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on January 12, 2013, 05:54:17 AM
Quote from: Clonehead link=topic=6499.msg152442#msg152442 date=13578578
what did you have in mind?
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I will definitely keep an eye for the rotj guard but hat else are looking for? I
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on January 12, 2013, 06:47:50 AM
Um, malgus, starkiller, tor trooper, or possibly that imperial navy guy.
Chad, you should know that I pulled the trigger on a couple of wave two retaliation figures the other night.They should reach me in a few days and I will do up a review.
Flint and Storm Shadow, if you are curious.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on January 12, 2013, 07:20:19 PM
I hit up another walgreens tonight and this time, took home a cobra trooper infantry and another steel brigade.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8233/8375320890_5968ca24a9.jpg)

Oh, I also picked up a tac HISS at tru using a $2 off rewards member coupon.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on January 15, 2013, 04:09:23 AM
Got an ill gotten before release wave 2 Flint figure off of ebay in the mail yesterday. I did a review for this figure as well.
wave 2 stormie is on the way.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8087/8383058062_7bc6957491.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on January 16, 2013, 01:43:45 PM
seems like I am on a joe shopping kick lately.
Hit yet another walgreens today and came home with another cobra trooper and a general hawk.
Every time I suggest to a store worker that they restock their gi-joes, they always look at me like I'm from Mars.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8053/8387867914_afa9254bb8.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on January 16, 2013, 02:09:13 PM
yeah its amazing they even carry them! Another great score. I have to say I am jealous Clint. There is absolutely nothing around here.  I think my good luck I was having before the holidays has finally run out. :(
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on January 16, 2013, 02:21:19 PM
I think that it's just that there are so many walgreens around here. Sure, I did stop by a couple that didn't have any but I'm sure there are some around here that I haven't hit yet.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: DocOutlands on January 17, 2013, 12:23:13 PM
What all does that Cobra Trooper come with, Clint?
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on January 17, 2013, 01:50:36 PM
What all does that Cobra Trooper come with, Clint?
a dragunov, two removable silenced pistols, barbed wire, helmet and webbing is removable, a knife and a stand ;)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on January 17, 2013, 01:51:05 PM
What all does that Cobra Trooper come with, Clint?
a dragunov, a rocket launcher, two removable silenced pistols, barbed wire, helmet and webbing is removable, a knife and a stand ;)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on January 17, 2013, 03:45:15 PM
Yep, thats back when pack-ins were plenty. Ahh, those were the days.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on January 18, 2013, 12:28:22 PM
Got my wave 2 sneak attack Storm Shadow in the mail today. i will write up a review for him tonight. You will be surprised by how much more positive I am about this  one.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8091/8392154883_d135599990.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on January 18, 2013, 01:49:50 PM
Got my wave 2 sneak attack Storm Shadow in the mail today. i will write up a review for him tonight. You will be surprised by how much more positive I am about this  one.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8091/8392154883_d135599990.jpg)

He looks pretty rad!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on January 18, 2013, 02:09:48 PM
He is buddy, especially for a ninja guy like you.
I will write that review  up later as I gotta run but here is a teaser shot.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8475/8393242742_bb3f8381b3.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on January 20, 2013, 05:27:12 AM
Made this haul yesterday. The wave 1 retaliation figures came from a store called Hastings, kind of a pop culture, cd and movie store. That Joe trooper there is the blue cape version.
Also picked up another gen Hawk from another walgreens.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8493/8397266313_b04b14204c.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on January 26, 2013, 06:42:47 PM
I have a wave 2 Firefly and roadblock on their way now. I should get the firefly first.

I was talking to a walgreens employee on the phone the other day who claimed that his store was carrying wave 1 retaliation figures now. I hope this doesnt mean that they are running out of tac and roc stuff.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: zedhatch on January 29, 2013, 12:36:18 PM
I actually found a retaliation Cobra Trooper at Wal-Mart in the clearance section for $5 yesterday, Cool price for the fig and it's not bad.  completes what I wanted from wave 1 (all two of them LOL) now waiting for the much better wave 2 and up. 
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on January 29, 2013, 01:43:55 PM
Nice Score, Zed!

I got my wave 2 firefly in the mail today. I will do a review of him later.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8513/8428186760_d93a276ebc.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lostcauze501st on January 29, 2013, 02:58:26 PM
Went to a local Target and asked an employee to look up the DCPI code for the new retaliation three packs. She pulled them both from the back, at $19.99 each. They look pretty awesome.

If anyone's interested here's the DCPI: 087-06-0317. You just have to ask an employee to look it up for you, I asked the one working in electronics.

(http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv337/Lostcauze501st/Joe_zpsc988d9c2.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on January 29, 2013, 04:12:21 PM
Went to a local Target and asked an employee to look up the DCPI code for the new retaliation three packs. She pulled them both from the back, at $19.99 each. They look pretty awesome.

If anyone's interested here's the DCPI: 087-06-0317. You just have to ask an employee to look it up for you, I asked the one working in electronics.

(http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv337/Lostcauze501st/Joe_zpsc988d9c2.jpg)
Now color me jealous. Thanks for the DCPI, buddy!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on January 29, 2013, 05:03:51 PM
Clint with yet another Retaliation Figure. Nice. Firefly is gonna be the one to find isn't he?

Nice Ninja Packs too. I have yet to see any new Retaliation Stuff.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on January 30, 2013, 05:17:26 AM
Those 3 packs are my top priority. I hope i can find some this weekend. Thanks for the Code  lostcauze501st!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: zedhatch on February 05, 2013, 03:14:19 PM
Only three pack I am interested in is the one with Firefly, he is how the 25th version should have been all those years ago. 
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: DaBooma on February 07, 2013, 02:28:48 PM
are there any street date restrictions on the new Retaliation figures? if I see target has them in the back..can they pull them?  The guys working in toys at my local target are the biggest toolbags..I want to be sure before I start arguing with them to bring them out.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on February 07, 2013, 02:51:33 PM
are there any street date restrictions on the new Retaliation figures? if I see target has them in the back..can they pull them?  The guys working in toys at my local target are the biggest toolbags..I want to be sure before I start arguing with them to bring them out.
I used the dcpi number and they pulled them for me no problem and there were like 6 employees standing there when she did it.
(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h415/lucasclones/IMG_20130206_094702_zps3bcb6b9f.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: The Spectre on February 10, 2013, 02:44:42 PM
Today I found all of Wave 2 on the pegs in K-Mart. I snagged Lady Jaye and SE for myself and Firefly (w/sled) and Joe Colton for my friend Brian (bcost74/Ripper on Joe Customs/Tri-State Vipers). They also had the Wave 2 Alpha Vehicles on the shelf (1 each AWE Striker and Fang Boat and 2 Tread Ripper Tanks).

At Target I found the 3pks and bought the one with Mouse and Airborne.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on February 10, 2013, 03:24:58 PM
Looks like it was a good JOE day.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on February 15, 2013, 02:49:01 PM
finally found some of the single packs this morning! Looks like mostly only wave 2. I didnt see any wave 3 stuff. Totally glad to have them though especially the Joe Colton fig!
(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h415/lucasclones/IMG_20130215_095018_zps257e5a54.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on February 15, 2013, 06:13:24 PM
Cool deal, I looked tonight and didn't see any single cards. I did see some new stuff though. I expect the figs to hit any day now.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on February 15, 2013, 06:27:33 PM
That is a mix of waves two and three, chad.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on February 16, 2013, 05:56:30 AM
That is a mix of waves two and three, chad.
which figs are wave 3 here? I am getting confused.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on February 16, 2013, 06:51:29 AM
Cyber ninja and joe Colton are wave 3. Snake, I'm not sure about. There was one for wave 2 and one for 3, I believe unless one of em is carried forward from wave 1. What we really need are more snakes. Flint, firefly, battle kata roadblock, and sneak attack storm shadow are wave 2 along with one of the snakes.
Wave 2 hit eBay first and waves two and three are hitting brick and mortar at the same time. I had heard that walgreens was seeing wave 1 and 2 but who knows?
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on February 16, 2013, 07:07:24 AM
Ok, after thinking about it, I remember now.
Wave 2 has the snake eyes in your shot "ninja duel?", kata roadblock, flint, firefly, sneak attack stormie
Wave 3 has alley viper repaint, lady jaye, joe Colton, cyber ninja, and dark ninja.
5 figures per wave. I am not sure if the following waves will follow the five figure rule, but I believe they will be a mix of ultimate versions, all new , and 25th greatest hits?
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: zedhatch on February 16, 2013, 08:23:30 AM
I got the impression the "ultimate" figs would have thier own wave after retaliation.  I don't think they expressly said that though.   
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on February 16, 2013, 10:02:45 AM
I was getting that info from report made to hisstank.com from toy fair, I believe, but have read a couple of such release lists that have some variances to them such as flip flopping waves 2 and 3 so still consider it to be as much rumor as anything else. I would be interested to know when wave 4 could be expected though.
i found this different list from terrordrome.com that puts them in wave 3?

 New 3.75? Wave 3 new reveals – “Ultimate” Flint, “Ultimate” Roadblock, Budo Samurai, “Ultimate” Storm Shadow (Sunbow accurate), “Ultimate” Cobra commander (with 2 heads), Data-Viper and Kwinn
- Wave 4 are re-mixes with hard to find figures – Blind Master, Cyber Ninja, Dark Ninja, Joe Colton, Kim Arashikage, lady Jaye, Night Viper, Red Cobra Trooper
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on February 16, 2013, 11:09:51 AM
(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h415/lucasclones/IMG_20130216_110155_zps7c2edaaa.jpg).

I think the red cobra trooper is really the crimson guard.SAll I've heard on next wave is march
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on February 16, 2013, 12:07:50 PM
(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h415/lucasclones/IMG_20130216_110155_zps7c2edaaa.jpg).

I think the red cobra trooper is really the crimson guard.SAll I've heard on next wave is march
that isnt that far off then. i'm surprised the black marketeers arn't selling them yet.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: DocOutlands on February 16, 2013, 05:58:56 PM
That firefly is looking good for a couple of customs I've been tooling about in the back of my brain.  Not a ninja fan, but apparently I can trade them off to a couple of folks on here for other goodies.   ;D  Flint looks rockin, as does Roadblock and (actually) the Cyber Ninja.  Disappointed in Lady Jaye as I said on her review thread, but I'll prolly get her anyway.   ;D
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on February 20, 2013, 06:51:22 AM
picked up the tread ripper and the ninja 4x4 yesterday. going to repaint both of em and try to shake off the lackluster figures. Putting up a review of the tread ripper now.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: zedhatch on February 20, 2013, 09:13:21 AM
Ironically I have actually avoided most of the new vehicles because of the poor figs, that and I have them already LOL. 

I found lady Jaye yesterday, barely anything else on the pegs though.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on February 21, 2013, 06:26:01 AM
that store that had the vehicles had the isle pegs set up for the new figures but diidnt have any out yet. I even sent a guy from sporting goods to the back to look for me but I think i could have had better luck if they had let me go back there. I went to a different walmart store yesterday and their joe pegs had been hammered with only a ninja duel snake eyes knocked off of the peg and one Ninja Dojo pack in  the wrong part of the isle so we now have evidence of the three packs at walmart now. Their price was higher for em than target by going on $5 each. I had an associate comp that pack down to the target price for me.
  Stopped by another walmart later in the day and found what was left of wave 3, a snake, a roadblock, lady jaye, cyber ninja, and the alley viper and snagged the latter three. Looks like Joe and the dark ninja are the real hits here with the two from wave 2 being firefly and flint like we already knew. This store had two each of the new 3-packs, once again marked at this higher price. I went to a register with these with what appeared to be an unsuspecting associate who balked at the comping idea because i didnt have a paper add stating targets price. She told me that not even a receipt from target would work in this case. She even got mad about it. I should have shot some video. So, I left the two i had grabbed with her and waltzed back to the same isle and grabbed the other two and promptly had an associate in the automotive section comp them to the target price for me saving $10. As I walked out, I gave the other check out lady a wink as I patted my latest purchase so that she would see me and know what i had done.

that is how comping works, folks. without a current paper add showing the competing price, it is hit and miss. Not even a pic on your phone will work if they dont want to take it although you could probably argue your point.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: The Spectre on February 23, 2013, 10:26:46 AM
Nabbed 2 more Retaliation Joe Troopers (tan) and another Mouse/SE/Airborne pack at target while running errands this morning.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: zedhatch on February 23, 2013, 08:06:55 PM
Finally found some Retaliation Joes.  Got colton, Rockblock, Cyber Ninja, Cobra Invasion Team (for Firefly) awesomess. 
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on February 28, 2013, 03:34:32 PM
Look what I got in the mail today.
this is the Joe Collectors Club Exclusive Kim Arashikage figure. Pretty bad a$$ looking. Different from the sdcc versions but still pretty cool.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8242/8516135701_3cea072fc1_z.jpg)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8380/8516135755_d56b8fdc94_z.jpg)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8530/8517251036_e4784dc420_z.jpg)
Chad is going to love this one.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on February 28, 2013, 03:54:27 PM
AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH Im so jealous! Nice score Clint. Are you opening her?
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on February 28, 2013, 04:47:13 PM
AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH Im so jealous! Nice score Clint. Are you opening her?
It hurts, I want to open her up so badly, Chad. I may sell a few of these and try to raise a little profit to pay for one to keep. You cant make much on em. Perhaps $5 apiece.
She is one good looking figure. Imagine if this 0ne had gotten a line wide release.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: PROVOST on March 01, 2013, 12:20:34 AM
Arrived today via eBay:

(http://s20.postimage.org/58mmaj7x9/Ret_FF.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)



(Hasbro not releasing this line at all in Australia)  ::)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Cmdr_Vulkus on March 01, 2013, 10:43:15 AM
Hey if you have extra of that Jinx fig I'll buy one from ya
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on March 01, 2013, 10:57:05 AM
Hey if you have extra of that Jinx fig I'll buy one from ya
she is listed on ebay. How much are you wanting to spend?
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: zedhatch on March 02, 2013, 10:13:18 AM
Darn you CH, j/k
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on March 02, 2013, 10:21:39 AM
Darn you CH, j/k
i can get one for you, buddy. If you gave me $5 for my trouble and to help with membership fee, your total would be $50 shipped if you are in the us
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: PROVOST on March 02, 2013, 01:04:26 PM
From eBay USA (Hasbro AU not selling the Ret line to retailers here in AUS):

(http://www.filedump.net/dumped/img34131362254550.jpg) (http://www.filedump.net/index.php?pic=img34131362254550.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: The Spectre on March 02, 2013, 06:36:06 PM
Scored another Retaliation Joe Trooper (tan) at Walmart while doing errands tonight :)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 04, 2013, 02:01:30 PM
Darn you Clint! I love that Jinx figure!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: zedhatch on March 07, 2013, 08:01:06 AM
Darn you CH, j/k
i can get one for you, buddy. If you gave me $5 for my trouble and to help with membership fee, your total would be $50 shipped if you are in the us

If I get that promotion at work I may take you up on that, taking way too long for it to come through or not ;-)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on March 07, 2013, 01:34:01 PM
sorry about that. Good luck. she cost about $42 shipped but the membership fee was $44 I figure it would cost $3.50-$4 for me to ship her in the US.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: TakeshiInhaba on March 10, 2013, 12:12:06 PM
Bought this on amazon.de:
http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B001VEJFFA/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

No Shipping costs and the price was 7€. I hope they have used the wrong pic and it actually IS the Heli with Firefly, but i can life with that car too. :D
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on March 16, 2013, 08:25:26 PM
Looks like Jinx is sold out. I may have to hold onto mine for a while.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: CloneSniper78 on March 20, 2013, 08:33:15 PM
Got the two new three packs w/Firefly and Agent Mouse. Also picked up a Resolute Scarlett, mostly I wanted her sniper rifle but she is a good fig regardless.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on March 20, 2013, 08:45:42 PM
I noticed a disturbing trend on the joe pegs at my local walmart tonight. After the one case of wave 2/3 figures emptied out, they were replaced with 2-4 cases worth of wave 1 figures. Hopefully this is not happening at every walmart. I picked up one of the two remaining Flint figures and a couple of the joe troopers.

If you are curious, this store never got the tvc restock and their sw pegs are just pitiful and apparently will remain so.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: zedhatch on March 21, 2013, 09:22:07 AM
I was on a trip this weekend and noticed the same trend.  After seeing how great 2/3 were I don't even want to look at Wave 1 again (besides Red Ninjas) I've only noticed one case per WM though so maybe it won't be that bad. 
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on March 21, 2013, 10:48:04 AM
Are we not due for wave 4 next month? I hope the clogged pegs dont keep em from being put out.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on March 21, 2013, 11:31:27 AM
Are we not due for wave 4 next month? I hope the clogged pegs dont keep em from being put out.
Yes I believe so but in my area it will hit in May. I am hoping the same about the pegs myself. MTFBWUA!!!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: zedhatch on March 21, 2013, 08:11:16 PM
Are we not due for wave 4 next month? I hope the clogged pegs dont keep em from being put out.

Yeah next month, Not seeing clogged pegs anywhere though, not saying they are selling great but the stores don't seem to be in too big a rush to fully stock. 
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: CloneSniper78 on March 21, 2013, 09:08:07 PM
My Wal-Mart did the same thing. Only put out one case of 3-4, now it's stuffed with wave 1. Whyyyyyyyyy, Nooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on March 21, 2013, 10:04:58 PM
I feel the pain, buddy. Did your targets ever put out their waves 2-3?
Last time I checked, mine were still milking their wave 1s
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: The Spectre on March 22, 2013, 01:20:49 PM
Picked up a 6th Retaliation Joe Trooper today! I now have an even split with 3 blue and 3 tan.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on March 22, 2013, 01:44:30 PM
Nice, I have only ever found one blue one. Stopped at a target today, it was wave 1 slim pickings there. Guess they are not going to learn. Perhaps target will just skip over waves 2-3 and go straight for the wave four action.

did find a sandstorm lando there. guess I was too late for the rest of that wave.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on April 11, 2013, 01:57:43 PM
I did find another blue retaliation trooper last week, or was it two?

Found all of the 2nd wave of Dollar General Store joes today except for shipwreck. Funny, he is usually a peg warmer, this version must look pretty cool. Well, they had a wave 1 cobra trooper to replace the shipwreck so I was pleased. Shawn, the cards were all crushed. I could use more of the cobra trooper and storm shadow figures from wave two if you run into any.
I took a couple of loose pics to show the alternate color palate for these two.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8405/8640369765_f98887b546_z.jpg)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8255/8641474838_a0b6876887_z.jpg)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8385/8640370241_90cf2b50f0_z.jpg)
sorry about the fuzzy cobra trooper shot. I must have been quivering with excitement.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on April 11, 2013, 03:05:45 PM
I did find another blue retaliation trooper last week, or was it two?

Found all of the 2nd wave of Dollar General Store joes today except for shipwreck. Funny, he is usually a peg warmer, this version must look pretty cool. Well, they had a wave 1 cobra trooper to replace the shipwreck so I was pleased. Shawn, the cards were all crushed. I could use more of the cobra trooper and storm shadow figures from wave two if you run into any.
I took a couple of loose pics to show the alternate color palate for these two.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8405/8640369765_f98887b546_z.jpg)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8255/8641474838_a0b6876887_z.jpg)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8385/8640370241_90cf2b50f0_z.jpg)
sorry about the fuzzy cobra trooper shot. I must have been quivering with excitement.
Clint where wwere they? Dollar General?
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on April 11, 2013, 05:15:54 PM
YEP, dollar general. Seems like I had heard a month ago that they were turning up in another store but I can remember which one. I had told Spry.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on April 11, 2013, 05:35:51 PM
OK Clint, I will start snooping around Dollar General now too. I did manage to pick you up a Joe Trooper today.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on April 11, 2013, 07:56:08 PM
OK Clint, I will start snooping around Dollar General now too. I did manage to pick you up a Joe Trooper today.
sweet! Thanks buddy.
Chad, I remember now, it was an unexpected store to carry these. I had heard Marshall's, right, spry?
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 12, 2013, 04:39:25 AM
Dang you, you lucky joker! LOL! Great score Clint! I am still on the look out for these!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: zedhatch on April 20, 2013, 09:44:14 PM
Just stopped by WM to see if anything new had arrived, the pegs were a wash with Wave 1 retaliation, so much for the idea that wave 1 would be done by now, darnint.  at least if I want to build Red Ninjas I can. 
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on April 29, 2013, 04:38:02 AM
As some of you know, I am in ft myers Florida on vacation now. Naturally, I have been checking to see what the action figure situation is down here.
Walmart had the same wave 1 crap " I think that hasbro may have repeated the phantom menace mistake here in which case we may not see waves four and beyond because wave one clogs the pegs", target had 1 wave 1 figure but the showdown packs were still only $20,
K mart had no joes and no peg space for joes "losers" and the dollar store had wave 1 stuff " I got a cobra trooper"
Tru gets the prize for having something newer as I walked out of there with a joe Colton and a cyber ninja.
I will try to hit a walgreens and see if they have any poc/tac stuff left down here.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: zedhatch on April 29, 2013, 10:01:37 AM
As some of you know, I am in ft myers Florida on vacation now. Naturally, I have been checking to see what the action figure situation is down here.
Walmart had the same wave 1 crap " I think that hasbro may have repeated the phantom menace mistake here in which case we may not see waves four and beyond because wave one clogs the pegs", target had 1 wave 1 figure but the showdown packs were still only $20,
K mart had no joes and no peg space for joes "losers" and the dollar store had wave 1 stuff " I got a cobra trooper"
Tru gets the prize for having something newer as I walked out of there with a joe Colton and a cyber ninja.
I will try to hit a walgreens and see if they have any poc/tac stuff left down here.

Phantom Menace, Indiana Jones, Iron Man 2, Cap, Thor, any more that we can think of.  Course you say something to certain people telling them you see the problem all over the country as you travel and they say "It's just a local problem."  Even though 20 people from 20 states will also chime in with the same problem. 

Sorry, is my cynicism showing. 
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on April 29, 2013, 10:57:01 AM
I did hot one walgreens and found two poc joes" duke and jungle viper.
Looks like I will hit every walgreens I see for the rest of the week.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on May 02, 2013, 06:39:04 PM
After hitting a couple more, I snagged a steel brigade to bring home.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 02, 2013, 07:14:39 PM
Good hunting Clint!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on May 04, 2013, 05:29:48 AM
Got a renegades Scarlett and a blue retaliation trooper at two different walgreens yesterday.

Funny how I didn't buy any Star Wars figures on this trip. Oh, that's right, there arnt any good ones in the stores to buy.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: zedhatch on May 05, 2013, 05:41:44 PM
I still haven't seen anything beyond the wave after Deleted scene wave (Not sure what anyone was referring to it as, but it was the wave I remember being uninterested in, the wave after was loaded with cool stuff like Starkiller, bounty hunter, ect).  I've about given up on SW, almost forget to even look when I'm at the store. 
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: CloneSniper78 on June 10, 2013, 08:14:44 AM
I preordered some wave 3.5 Joes from smalljoes.com.
2 Budos yesss!
1 ult. Duke
1 ult. SS
1 Kwinn
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on July 03, 2013, 02:52:34 AM
Picked up my eaglehawk at a tru yesterday. The figure, lift ticket, is nice and fully arty.
I'm so swamped at work, I don't even have time to upload pics. Perhaps I can talk Shawn into helping me there.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on July 03, 2013, 07:06:49 AM
Picked up my eaglehawk at a tru yesterday. The figure, lift ticket, is nice and fully arty.
I'm so swamped at work, I don't even have time to upload pics. Perhaps I can talk Shawn into helping me there.

Got em and loaded em. Not allowed to do much recovering from this daggone surgery so I can still do a bit of this!

Clint sent me some pics of his latest JOE Purchase. Looks like the Eaglehawk has landed:

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/VALUEDCUSTOMER/clintfront_zps624b37b9.jpg)

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/VALUEDCUSTOMER/clintback_zps66cdbf9e.jpg)

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/VALUEDCUSTOMER/liftticketone_zps02159a7b.jpg)

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/VALUEDCUSTOMER/lifttickettwo_zps40560c55.jpg)

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/VALUEDCUSTOMER/liftticketthree_zpsf9d80dab.jpg)

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/VALUEDCUSTOMER/stickers_zps176626b6.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on July 03, 2013, 07:55:44 AM
I am so excited for this to show up here!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on July 03, 2013, 09:47:02 AM
Thanks, Shawn! Yeah, that figure is pretty cool. I only had time to open it up and inspect. I haven't put it together yet. I love those headphones and especially, the night vision helmet that lift ticket comes with.

The next wave of figures should be popping up any time now.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: zedhatch on July 04, 2013, 04:19:11 AM
Would be nice, I haven't seen anything new since February or so. 
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: DocOutlands on July 26, 2013, 11:02:28 AM
I saw one the other day when I got my BMF out of layaway.would have loved to have picked it up, as well, but kinda glad now that I did NOT.  Can you take a shot of all the pieces laid out?  I've got a wonderment for customizing going in my brain...
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: clone10 on July 29, 2013, 06:18:46 PM
Hey everyone I just decided to get back in to collecting GI Joe action figures again (Note: I used to collect them as a kid). So I am basically starting back over from scratch. But today I just got back from vacation and while I was their I purchased multiple Retaliation and Dollar General Joes. Also I wanted to let everybody know that Target is selling figures for $5.00 and ships for $10.00.
(http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o692/tiepilot14/null_zps817ab08e.jpg) (http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/tiepilot14/media/null_zps817ab08e.jpg.html)
(http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o692/tiepilot14/null_zps2d949002.jpg) (http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/tiepilot14/media/null_zps2d949002.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on July 30, 2013, 11:51:54 AM
I am seeing reports on Facebook that people's BBTS account are showing wave 3 Joes as getting tready to e shipped (accounts have een charged). I am super excited to say I have preordered the entire case as I metioned on CAFN and as soon as I have them in hand I will take pics and e doing videos for each one.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: The Spectre on July 30, 2013, 03:47:51 PM
Someone on Hisstank.com reported finding Wave 3.5 (Data-Viper, Kwinn, etc.) at his local TRU.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: clone10 on July 30, 2013, 08:12:23 PM
Hey everyone, I got another GI Joe haul today. I got snake eyes, Storm Shadow, and GI Joe Retaliation the movie.
(http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/o692/tiepilot14/null_zps602d353d.jpg) (http://s1338.photobucket.com/user/tiepilot14/media/null_zps602d353d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on July 31, 2013, 03:23:30 AM
Someone on Hisstank.com reported finding Wave 3.5 (Data-Viper, Kwinn, etc.) at his local TRU.
darn, and I am working on the opposite side of town. I would assume that Walmart or target would be a no-go on this.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: DocOutlands on July 31, 2013, 11:38:31 AM
Since I have to make another run up to get the last of my stuff from where I've been living the last year-plus, I may have to swing across town to see what the TRU & Target can do for me.  Esp. since I could go pick up some extra muscle (my son) over there to help me load...   ;D
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on August 02, 2013, 11:59:58 AM
Hey guys I jhave en picking up a couple of neat custom Joes that are all vintage inspired while waiting for Retaliation wave 3. They are y a guy who is called The Black Major.

The Black Major on Ebay
(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h415/lucasclones/IMG_20130802_145118_zps1cf6cb63.jpg) (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575055288&toolid=10001&campid=5337371392&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fm.html%3F_ipg%3D%26_from%3D%26_nkw%3D%26_armrs%3D1%26_ssn%3Dthe_black_major%26_sop%3D1)
The Yellow guy I got for free on a giveaway he did on Instagram. I ordered another fig today that will come next week.
 Also I scored Retaliation on Bluray (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575055288&toolid=10001&campid=5337373868&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2FDVDs-Movies-%2F11232%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3Dgi%2Bjoe%2Bretaliation%26_sop%3D1)! Now I need the luray player to watch it!
(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h415/lucasclones/IMG_20130731_164008_zps992e6d66.jpg) (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575055288&toolid=10001&campid=5337373868&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2FDVDs-Movies-%2F11232%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3Dgi%2Bjoe%2Bretaliation%26_sop%3D1)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on August 02, 2013, 02:06:40 PM
neat customs, Chad! Got the bluray myself and picked up this retaliation cobra trooper today at a Target on clearance. Rang up as $5

no new joes yet. Havent seen my joe collectors club account update my pre order of wave 3.5 yet


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Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: clone10 on August 10, 2013, 01:35:05 PM
Hey everyone, I picked this guy up yesterday at one of my local Walgreens.
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Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on August 11, 2013, 10:06:38 AM
I won a kwin fig on the evil bay last night.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: clone10 on August 15, 2013, 07:14:05 PM
Hey everyone I got 2 figures today at one of my local Walmarts.

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Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on August 17, 2013, 04:23:18 PM
stopped by my tru today looking for new joes again. No wave 3.5 but they had restocked the eaglehawks again. no restock on the black wave of sw either. Still no 6 inch figures there.

I did get this kwinn figure in the mail yesterday though. an evil bay item. I will try to do a review later this weekend.

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2853/9534574654_772fb64500_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: The Spectre on August 18, 2013, 05:45:39 PM
Got a baggie full of vintage Joe vehicle parts (as well as a few non-Joe odds and ends) for customizing at NJCC today. My friend Nova, a renowned castor, from Joe Customs gave me the first (slightly imperfect - needs moderate filling on the underside) mold pull from an upcoming custom diorama accessory that will blow EVERYONE away! I will be filling the air bubbles tomorrow or Tuesday and show off the unpainted item before week's end :)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 18, 2013, 07:09:37 PM
Awesome score Clint! I want a few of those figures, hope I can find them.

That sounds awesome Dan I can't wait for the big reveal! Hope you had fun at the Con, I saw the first set of pics on fb.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on August 20, 2013, 04:36:00 PM
got this data viper in the mail yesterday. another ebay item. I couldnt resist.
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Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: The Spectre on August 20, 2013, 04:48:13 PM
got this data viper in the mail yesterday. another ebay item. I couldnt resist.
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(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3786/9556806263_c3e2c1fddc_z.jpg)

This is the only figure I want from this line right now.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on August 21, 2013, 04:26:05 AM
Well I dont have them yet but my BBTS ordered finally processed yesterday so my case should be shipping out today! I will be doing some youtube reviews on them as well and the reviews should look pretty good because I will be using my new phone to make them! It Christmas in August!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: zedhatch on August 21, 2013, 02:21:29 PM
Been debating BBTS as nothing is appearing in the stores. 
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: The Spectre on August 21, 2013, 06:43:01 PM
This is the prototype cast item I mentioned in my post on Snday night:

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This was one of the first pulls from the test mold so it was slightly imperfect. There were some open cavities on the bottom that I had to fill and I smoothed out the transitions between the skulls (Nova is improving the master mold to rectify these issues before offering any of these awesome thrones to the public). I also modified the design slightly as I added another skull (cut in half) to fill 2 gaps in the back bringing the skulls all the way to the "floor" (you can tell which pieces were my additions as they are a different color than the resin). I really love this design and am honored that Nova gave me one of the first ones he produced from the very first test run.

I am still going back and forth on how I am going to be painting this up. I am debating on painting it to look like a solid object (either metallic or "stone") sculpted to look like it's comprised of skulls or painting it up to look as if it is "actually" made of the skulls of the owner's enemies (i.e. a wooden or metallic chair with realistically painted "bone" skulls). Either way I am painting it, I will be sculpting a cushion for the seat part of the throne. "Star Wars" figures look just fine on the throne but Joes/MU/figs that have double hinged knees have to raise their knees higher or stick their legs out further in front of theml for their butts to be on the seat.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on August 21, 2013, 06:55:33 PM
That is mega cool! You gotta paint it up to look like real skulls. A real villian's throne it would be.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on August 22, 2013, 05:30:40 PM
I went to my target and Wally today, no peg spce for Joes at all! Whats up with that?? Its going to really not be cool if TRU is the only place to find Joes this fall. Not that it hasnt already sort of been that way but Walmart has come through a few times. Ugh I am glad I preordered my case! as soon as it gets here I will be doing reviews. I am really hoping it comes tomorrow so that I have the weekend to do that.

Dan that seat rocks i saw it on facebook too I liked the one with lots of colors. Cant wait to see it painted. I would love to get one and paint it up for a Ghost Ninja henchmen king!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on August 23, 2013, 02:45:07 AM
Wow Dan this is just too cool. I have to go share that.

My time on the internet has been so spotty this week, but that is something that is too cool to just sit here.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 23, 2013, 05:14:13 AM
Same story here Chad. Went to my walmart, shelves all reset, No new SW figures and NO SPACE FOR GI JOES! This is going to suck!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on August 27, 2013, 09:46:26 AM
Went to my closest Walmart this weekend. Reset had happened with all wave 1 joes on the pegs. Scored a retaliation trooper that wasnt there last time but I have no faith that they will get any current or future waves.
They had some black series 3 3/4 figures with the bubbles all crushed. I mean, they looked like they had been run over by a car or something. I got a pic of one I will post later.

Gi-joe collectors club sent me an email today telling me that my wave 3.5 cases shipped, finally.

I would order a wave 4 case but have no desire to buy another roadblock or storm shadow carry forward fig.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on August 28, 2013, 06:33:49 AM
Well I finally got my case at around 8 pm monday. I have already started the process of reviewing these as you have already seen on the FP. Link are in my youtube thread for when the FP stories get archived. I am going to review each figure.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on August 28, 2013, 11:08:06 AM
Cool deal, Chad. You beat me to em by three days as mine are to arrive tomorrow.
Illness checking out your reviews.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on August 29, 2013, 08:01:21 AM
Cool deal, Chad. You beat me to em by three days as mine are to arrive tomorrow.
Illness checking out your reviews.
Haha I dont really feel like I beat anybody since I preordered them on June 15th!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on August 29, 2013, 04:49:44 PM
I had probably ordered my first case around the same time.

got em today.
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Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Hand So Low on September 05, 2013, 11:56:03 AM
So i bit the bullet today and started picking up some joes for customizing. I dont have the heart to mess around on my SW or any SW for that matter. The joes i picked up are:

Cobra legions with Storm Shadow, Cobra Trooper, Cobra Commander, Cobra Vehicle Driver, and Cobra Air Trooper.
Senior Ranking officers with Crimson Gaurd Officer, Crimson Gaurd Trooper, and Cobra Commander.
Rise Of The Cobra Neo-Viper.

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Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on September 18, 2013, 05:37:10 PM
found these wave 3.5 figures yesterday in my local tru. They had one case of em.

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then, today, I got a case of wave 4 figures from gi joe club. These are the 3 new figures in that wave. The rest are carry overs.
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Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on September 19, 2013, 02:33:35 AM
First I have heard of brick and mortar wave 3.5.

Kinda sad that the etailers are already out with wave 4 while you are just seeing 3.5 hit regular retail. Oh well, at least you are seeing new figures.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: FlakBait on September 19, 2013, 07:34:14 AM
nice score buddy, glad u got your jinxs!  :)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: The Spectre on September 19, 2013, 12:27:08 PM
Wave 3.5 is showing up at Walgreens! I saw SS and SE today in Orlando. I plan on hitting every Walgreens I see while on vacation looking for a Data-Viper!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: The Spectre on September 25, 2013, 02:52:10 PM
Found a Data-Viper at the Walgreens on the way home from work today- the ONLY Joe figure in the entire store :)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: zedhatch on September 30, 2013, 01:07:36 AM
Got some of the new joes finally, Ultimate Roadblock, Data Viper, Budo and Kwinn have found their way into my possession. 
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Hand So Low on October 05, 2013, 04:29:37 PM
So the only store i ever see Joes at is Walgreens. Walmart, Kmart, Toyrus never have any joes. Is this the way it is?
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on October 05, 2013, 06:00:42 PM
So the only store i ever see Joes at is Walgreens. Walmart, Kmart, Toyrus never have any joes. Is this the way it is?

Looks like Walgreens and Toysrus might be the only places I have seen any new ones hit.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on October 05, 2013, 06:45:02 PM
Stopped by my tru today and found a whopping five full cases of wave 3.5 joes on the pegs, apparently untouched. I took home an armload of ultimate duke and combat ninja figures.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on October 06, 2013, 04:42:10 AM
Stopped by my tru today and found a whopping five full cases of wave 3.5 joes on the pegs, apparently untouched. I took home an armload of ultimate duke and combat ninja figures.

Wow Clint, probably felt like Christmas in October! You are one of the few I know who has actually seen these alive in the wild!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on October 08, 2013, 11:54:14 AM
(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h415/lucasclones/action%20figure%20collection/null_zps81880bbd.jpg) (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/lucasclones/media/action%20figure%20collection/null_zps81880bbd.jpg.html)
Sprung for a Jinx off eBay last week.  Pretty cool fig I am going to try to review her soon.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: CloneSniper78 on November 02, 2013, 03:35:24 PM
I picked up a Kwinn today at TRU. Only new fig there, I guess the rest got raided out already.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: CloneSniper78 on November 02, 2013, 08:38:36 PM
Forgot to mention that I saw some Jurassic Park sets that had modern style Joe figures in them. Pretty cool.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: CloneSniper78 on November 15, 2013, 04:46:06 PM
Picked up a Budo and Ult. Storm Shadow from Dorksidetoys.com. Both are excellent figures. Probably gonna do a little touch up painting to Budo.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: The Spectre on November 17, 2013, 06:12:21 PM
Just got my Marauder Gun-Runners Series 7 review set and am completely blown away by the crazy level of engineering in this set! Look for a full review in a few days :)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on April 11, 2014, 12:42:58 PM
Found the remains of 2 cases of wave 4 figures at my local tru where the joe pegs had been empty for at least two months. Only one night viper. Someone must have scored the other one.
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Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on April 12, 2014, 06:20:39 AM
Wow Clint, that was like hitting the lottery wasn't it!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: DocOutlands on April 12, 2014, 10:59:58 AM
I'd say so!!  I was hoping to see a Night Viper, but all the stores I can get to for less than the price of shipping stopped carrying Joes.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on April 13, 2014, 03:43:22 AM
It was like hitting a jackpot. It certainly padded the hurt I was feeling after seeing their paltry sw selection. That vintage packaging falcon was gone too. They must have put a decent clearance price on it.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on April 13, 2014, 06:04:21 AM
Clearance prices would be about the only way I could stomach the new price for the vintage boxed falcon. I have the Legacy version and was hoping to replace the one in my display with the vintage box, but not at regular prices. I am hoping maybe some of these will show up at TJ Maxxes like the MMT.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: CloneSniper78 on April 13, 2014, 04:23:46 PM
Nice score Clint! I just got back from China and you know what, I could only find one store selling SW figures, so I snagged a 6" R2-D2. Anyway, we stayed in L.A. for two days when we came back and that is where I scored some Joe figures at a TRU. I got Lady Jaye, Joe Colton, and a Dark Ninja.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on April 15, 2014, 08:14:28 AM
My buddy Robert from Slav 1 toys scored me a Jinx from TRU this past Friday. There was no Night viper but I am sure he and the Blindmaster were both there and I just missed out. I like everyone else that I saw posting that TRU was getting restocked was shocked. Maybe they will do it again since there wont be anything till fall. They did have Alley Viper, and LadyJaye but I passed on those. I went back on Saturday to see if they were there but they were gone. I wouldn't be surprised if they were there Friday morning before Robert got there and then got scooped.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on April 15, 2014, 10:03:06 AM
It is all over then. I'm surprised they don't put em back up on hts again.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: lucasclones on April 15, 2014, 10:13:02 AM
It is all over then. I'm surprised they don't put em back up on hts again.
Maybe if so I feel jipped.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on April 26, 2014, 11:17:55 AM
Must be all over. I'm in ft myers on vacation and today, at their tru, I found what remained of two cases of that wave. Walked out with a jinx, an alley viper and a lady jaye plus a ninja combat cruiser.
Stopped in a Tuesday morning store and found that the rumors of the ultimate wave hitting the discount retailers to be true. Left there with an ultimate roadblock, snake eyes, and two budo figures all marked at $4.99 each.
Guess I may have to try a walgreens and see what they have.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on April 26, 2014, 11:58:27 AM
It is great to hear the JOE guys might get some stuff on the pegs. They have been lambasted for so long I really do feel for em more than we SW Collectors.

I bet you are having a blast Clint!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on April 28, 2014, 04:25:54 PM
Chad, go to your tru now! I just scored again at the same store. Got a nv this time
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on April 29, 2014, 05:32:15 PM
here is a pic of the florida haul
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Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: CloneSniper78 on April 29, 2014, 08:03:40 PM
Hook a brother up! I need a Hardmaster!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on April 30, 2014, 02:19:36 AM
You mean a blind master? What's your trade?
Looking for ultimate duke, crimson guard, combat ninja, or wave 1 joe trooper
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: zedhatch on June 26, 2014, 06:48:11 PM
Finally was able to get ahold of Jinx and Blind Master at a decent price.  Cool figs but not worth the inflated prices they were going for a few months ago. 
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on June 29, 2014, 07:29:13 AM
I hope these new figures they are releasing are delved out in decent quantities.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: zedhatch on June 29, 2014, 08:30:56 AM
Good question, I know fear is driving up sales but hard to say for certain. 
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: FlakBait on July 25, 2014, 12:02:09 PM
Just found the 50th ann 2pk of low light vs night viper and h.e.a.t. viper vs blowtorch at toys r us this afternoon. Funny thing is those were the only two on the pegs so don't know if there was more of the others there or not
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: FlakBait on July 26, 2014, 04:36:59 AM
forgot to post pic
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on July 26, 2014, 10:30:51 AM
Great finds FlakBait. Time to go get this update on the front page.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: CloneSniper78 on July 26, 2014, 12:28:26 PM
Hugh watch this get sold out before I can find it
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on July 27, 2014, 04:48:02 AM
Hugh watch this get sold out before I can find it

Hey, thats my line!  ;D

Guys, if I am out and about and I can find some of these I will pick em up and sell em at cost here for you. Not promising anything by any stretch, but don't forget to help out someone so we can stay one step ahead of the scalpers.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on July 28, 2014, 12:07:56 PM
no 50th figs at my tru yet. they restocked their blind master wave so I picked up these two and some marvel females that used to be hard to find.
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Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on July 28, 2014, 12:29:16 PM
Looks like you were kicking tail this afternoon finding stuff.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on August 01, 2014, 06:44:16 PM
did better today. Hit two different TRU stores for these. Overland Park, KS had the two three packs, eagles edge and Vipers Pit and the Olathe, KS store had only 1 each of these VS two packs, Night Marksmen and Heated Battle I think the other two may come in a later wave? May hit another TRu tomorrow to see if a truck has come in.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5596/14803547614_0940710368_z.jpg)
Chad would know if this was a new piece or not, the sniper rifle case that comes with the Eagles Edge Destro, very nice.

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Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on August 02, 2014, 05:14:22 AM
Great finds Clint. Time to take that news to the front page.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Sjefke on August 03, 2014, 02:06:55 PM
I picked up these two and some Marvel females that used to be hard to find.

I grabbed Jinx at TrU and found Lady Jay at Ross for $5. The latter is already halfway to becoming a finished custom.

MU females still are HTF in my experience.  TrU seems to be the only place to get SA figures anymore.  I grabbed 4 Daggars and two Auroras at my store for future projects.  I love the X-23 sculpt, although it's a little oversized for Star Wars customs.  I've missed Wasp a couple of times and got just plain lucky with Scarlet Witch and Elektra.  I found them on separate occasions in a supermarket.  Premium price?  Scarlet Witch was mis-priced at $1.99.  
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Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on August 05, 2014, 03:37:54 PM
Good deal on that scarlet witch fig.
Got another two three packs at the Olathe tru today.
The two packs seem a bit more scarce with no sign still of the latter two hitting yet.
The tru website suggests that the non SDCC version of the danger at the docks set may be an online only item but still won't sell it as of yet.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on August 09, 2014, 09:20:12 AM
Scored at tru this morning. Danger at the docks, battle below zero. And all figure packs minus the two 2-packs that still haven't shown their faces as of yet
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on August 10, 2014, 05:15:50 AM
Sounds like you are all caught up on the JOE Front. That Con I went too yesterday had a ton of great vintage to newer JOE Stuff.

Clint, you are gonna have to come up so we can go to Steel City Con one year.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on September 21, 2014, 04:46:03 PM
found the social clash set at my tru on Friday.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3910/15291875576_f5009cc0eb.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on September 22, 2014, 04:38:58 PM
Not hearing much about these JOE Sets. Glad to see they are out there.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on October 03, 2014, 04:10:06 AM
I believe that lady jaye is one of the all new sculpts derived from that concept case that chad talks about.

Finally found some arctic ambush two packs at two different stores.
The other sets seem easy enough to find even though tru raised the price on all of em.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on October 04, 2014, 06:12:27 AM
Anyone seeing any good figs at Five Below. I just bought some cyber ninjas for the Custom Challenge. I really like Five Below!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on October 04, 2014, 07:34:52 AM
We have a similar store called Tuesday morning that carries the same sort of stuff.
got an ultimate firefly for $5 there the other day.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: The Spectre on March 18, 2015, 05:53:59 PM
Picked these Dollar General Joe figures up for $3 each on clearance.

They will mostly be used as zombie fodder.

I may trade off the Cobra Troopers.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: FlakBait on March 22, 2015, 08:23:38 PM
Found and bought at Toys R Us this morning 2 Jungle Bats. Rest of the wave was there as well
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on March 23, 2015, 02:30:59 AM
Glad to see some folks are getting some goods. I haven't seen squat in awhile now.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on August 19, 2015, 12:09:54 PM
The latest 50th Ann. Joes have been trickling in for the past two weeks. Thus far, distribution has been spotty but about like last year with the big sets out first, the three packs, and then the two packs.
That one gung ho two pack is short packed in a case and I am still looking for it.
I've seen everything else.
Hit this isle a day late and missed my favorite three pack and that elusive two pack.
My store had gotten two cases of the three packs this time.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on August 19, 2015, 04:56:41 PM
Its nice to see some SA figures.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: The Spectre on August 19, 2015, 05:04:13 PM
TRU in Paramus has an endcapnof the new 50th Joes.

I picked up the Alpine/Shocktrooper/Rock Viper 3pk for one of my friends.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on September 20, 2015, 04:53:05 PM
Finally picked up a marine devastation pack at a Hastings store this weekend.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on May 18, 2021, 01:57:59 PM
I know, 6 years later

Got these two classified cobra figures this week, thanks to BBTS!
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on May 19, 2021, 02:31:47 AM
It is great to see the new JOE Stuff too. Great finds Clint.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on December 04, 2021, 07:28:02 PM
Found a Target exclusive BBQ figure tonight.
  They only ever seem to release 1 target Cobra Island figure at a time so Ive never seen them in the regular section pegs but usually on an end cap somewhere.  Beachhead and a cobra Viper are coming, via the aftermarket. All I’m missing now is the baroness and coil cycle set.

I understand some of the newer cobra figures have been shipping early to Midwest Walmart stores but haven’t seen any of those. Alley viper and a bat as I recall.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Darth More on December 05, 2021, 02:20:56 AM
Nice find, Clint! So glad G.I. Joe is back! Have you backed the Skystriker, yet?
I'm sure some children out there combine their Fortnite figures with Joe's as well.
Action toys are just a great addition to childhood.
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on December 05, 2021, 07:02:42 AM
I agree, when the kids come over, there are always some action figures or army men to be played with. The wife went and got them a bunch of TJ Maxx army vehicles and figures to war with when they are here for the holidays.  That will be fun but not quite the same as the 3 inch joe line of figures and vehicles.
      I miss those older 2 inch tall green army men sets of figures and vehicles that were so common back in the day. I use to have one of those old Marxx toys Navarone mountain play sets when I was a kid.

Got my heart broke this morning, Darth More.
   Was on target’s site and had 2 mystery viper pre orders in the cart and during the payment process, the transaction just went away. Somebody had got there first. Missed it by seconds. Boo

No, I haven’t backed the skystriker and am a bit confused about what it includes and at what scale. Those o ring figures, are they just 3 3/4” throwbacks? With a waist o ring like a Micronaut?  Overall, it seems a bit pricy like the Rancor.
    My Razorcrest is still pending late delivery so, I’m going to hold off till they make good on that one before I really consider funding any more.
  I’m still fussy about shoddy distribution issues from years ago. Now, with pulse and the other main distributors focusing on online sales and the distribution for that important facet coupled with low production numbers makes for a frustrating task for the collectors to get what they need.

Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Clonehead on December 10, 2021, 09:01:23 AM
Two of the earliest target cobra island figures I had missed arrived in the mail today from eBay.
Beachhead and the Cobra Viper
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: FlakBait on August 11, 2022, 11:13:20 AM
Picked up Spirit, Storm Shadow, and 2 Cobra officers at walmart today
Title: Re: Latest GI Joe purchases
Post by: Tamer on August 12, 2022, 04:39:26 AM
This line is really going well. I mean that latest HISS for their HasLab looks fantastic.