2015 Joe line
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I'm still stoked for that Gung-Ho, even though they fucked him all up. I can repaint the eyes if need be. It's that damn tattoo that's impossible, and I think I'm definitely going to use the torso and upper arms on my Mindbender custom now.
Why we couldn't get a fucking decent classic Roadblock kitbash using the Retaliation 3-pack body with at least the Resolute head on it and a classic Duke is beyond me... For fuck's sake, I actually would buy that Crocmaster and Blowtorch, but not sure why we got them in POC and then Blowtorch AGAIN in the 50th, and yet AGAIN this year. This deco on BT actually looks decent and at least the Crocmaster is different, but it's like 5 years too late and annoying that they released both figures so frequently when NOBODY was clamoring for either. Even though I'm one of the few who will buy them, I'm not really excited to get them and would happily have traded them and half the 2015 figures for just a few more "ultimate" repaints of more deserving characters.
Almost all of those vehicle drivers look like total ass and are total head-scratchers. Why on earth they're using those brick Retaliation Rockblock legs on TWO figures blows my mind. The Steeler's halfway decent otherwise. Check them out here:
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Why we couldn't get a fucking decent classic Roadblock kitbash using the Retaliation 3-pack body with at least the Resolute head on it and a classic Duke is beyond me... For fuck's sake, I actually would buy that Crocmaster and Blowtorch, but not sure why we got them in POC and then Blowtorch AGAIN in the 50th, and yet AGAIN this year. This deco on BT actually looks decent and at least the Crocmaster is different, but it's like 5 years too late and annoying that they released both figures so frequently when NOBODY was clamoring for either. Even though I'm one of the few who will buy them, I'm not really excited to get them and would happily have traded them and half the 2015 figures for just a few more "ultimate" repaints of more deserving characters.
Almost all of those vehicle drivers look like total ass and are total head-scratchers. Why on earth they're using those brick Retaliation Rockblock legs on TWO figures blows my mind. The Steeler's halfway decent otherwise. Check them out here:
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I feel your sentiments! Where the hell is classic old school Roadblock? Hasbro has the body molds to make this figure happen! I like to see a new sculpted head for Roadblock though! Where the hell is updated classic 50th Anniversary Duke and Scarlett? -Hasbro has most if not all the body molds already to make these figures happen! Blowtorch and Crock Master (..somebody called him Cock Master; that is some funny shit) are fillers especially since Hasbro already released Blowtorch already within the 50th Anniversary line! I'm happy to be getting that Gung-Ho and some other figures finally within the upcoming 50th Anniversary line! Put out figures that people want Hasbro! Can we get some new damn vehicles along with re-released vehicles that haven't been re-released and repainted fifty million times already? You can do better Hasbro! WTF!!!!
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BBTS has the figures up for pre-order, at typically weird BBTS prices.
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Case of 5 for $120 or Set of 8 for $150?
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Case of 5 for $120 or Set of 8 for $150?
What was TRU listing them at? $13? Fucking $25 is ridiculous for 2 figures, and that's getting them in a 6-pack wave set. I honestly think they're more expensive as a set than as single packs because they're only $19.99 for some of them? What jackass thought that was smart?
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I don't think it will be at all. This is the 3rd time Steel Brigade has been released. And why would anyone ever need more than a handful of them?
That's a bunch of crazy talk right there. SBs are 100 times better as an army builder than the Ret. Trooper or Ult. Duke.
Still say they should've paired them with the Shockies instead of the IG though.
Wow way overpriced Club exclusives!
$49 for Sharc repaint
$42 for Marissa Faireborn & Transformer bike
$79 for Old Snake + 2 Transformer drones painted in BAT deco
no thank you!
$49 for Sharc repaint
$42 for Marissa Faireborn & Transformer bike
$79 for Old Snake + 2 Transformer drones painted in BAT deco
no thank you!
Fuck those Club figures. That's one thing where I'll draw the line. The BATs are kinda cool, but not at those prices for kitbashes with no new parts.
I just got my 50th 2-pack case in from EE. The real gem from the set is Gung-Ho, but I hate the coloration on him and that damn tat being so gigantic and all up on his neck. They ruined an excellent sculpt with oversaturated colors and bad paint apps.
Shipwreck and Spirit are also decent kitbashes, and nice updates to old designs. The Storm Shadow is alright, nothing I was too interested in from the start.
Anyone want my Shadow Guard figure, or either of my 2 SB/IG sets (or both?) I also have 2 of those goddamn black/red CCs, if anyone wants those either.
I just got my 50th 2-pack case in from EE. The real gem from the set is Gung-Ho, but I hate the coloration on him and that damn tat being so gigantic and all up on his neck. They ruined an excellent sculpt with oversaturated colors and bad paint apps.
Shipwreck and Spirit are also decent kitbashes, and nice updates to old designs. The Storm Shadow is alright, nothing I was too interested in from the start.
Anyone want my Shadow Guard figure, or either of my 2 SB/IG sets (or both?) I also have 2 of those goddamn black/red CCs, if anyone wants those either.
Cool, we'll figure it out. Someone said the 2-pack IGs have slightly different colors than the POC/30th ones. I think the gray darker camo is slightly bluer? Otherwise I'm happy to split them up if you guys wanna do that.
All I'm asking is retail cost plus shipping on them, whatever that comes out to. PM me once you two figure it out on your own if you're cool with splitting the sets?
All I'm asking is retail cost plus shipping on them, whatever that comes out to. PM me once you two figure it out on your own if you're cool with splitting the sets?
Yeah, I like those BATs too. But the Club or Hasbro can get bent at those prices. I'd be hard pressed at $20...so $80? :lmao:
Picked up the gung Ho pack. He's alright but his hands are too soft to hold anything. Got the SS pack as well but I think I much more prefer my custom SS V2
Yeah, I don't know if it's a drastic difference in quality or if it's because the only other toys I have out to compare are the Marauder figs, but he's having a hard time holding large handles and the Hasbro SCAR.
His head sits WAY too high on the damn neck post. I don't particularly feel like dealing with resetting it, but I guess I'll have to.
Here's the kicker, the vest is too hard and will tear if your try to take it off with the heat method.
It just looks weird. I don't think it would be as noticable if they didn't add the stupid worthless grey paint app to the collar area.
Skin is that brittle shiny paint shit and now Spirit is in all blackface.
I read that in a custom thread using GH. I didn't know that was with using heat, however. Shit, that vest has to come off for repainting.
Where is it prone to tearing? I assume the arm holes?
It tore at the collar of all places. I had to cut the arm off at the shoulder which was difficult because these shoulders have very little space where the joints are exposed.
I like it because for my customizing purposes, there really isn't too much for me anyways. So I feel I only need one for my collection. What I'm seeing with the Joe brand is it going to a more cartoonish look in it's newer sculpts and it's making me a little disgruntled. Next up is that terrible Chuckles head that the lead sculptor was so proud of and thinks is super close to the IDW Chuckles design.
Is there enough give, or even room, to glue the flak vest closed? Not sure what look I want to go for yet.
We finally get a vintage flak vest on a damn Joe and Hasbro makes the thing nigh impossible to remove without damaging is what has me climbing the clock tower.
We finally get a vintage flak vest on a damn Joe and Hasbro makes the thing nigh impossible to remove without damaging is what has me climbing the clock tower.