25th Anniversary GI JOES figures

Raiden · 01-31-2008, 02:23 PM

Just want to know who else have been collecting the new figures that celebrate the 25th anniversary of GI JOES from Hasbro. My bro & I both collect them, and so far I have Storm Shadow (my fave), Cobra Commander, and Flint (soon). I won't collect that many figures but they are pretty awesome.

RI Dawg · 01-31-2008, 02:42 PM

I was thinking of picking up the anniversary 5-piece sets -- 10 figures in all

K.B. · 01-31-2008, 03:57 PM

I have...so far I have Beachhead, Shipwreck, Destro (v1), Storm Shadow (v1), and Crimson Gaurd.

This line kicks serious ass

Lazlo Panaflex · 02-01-2008, 12:14 AM

The figures are indeed very nice but the plastic used seems too flimsy that I'm afraid I'll break their arms.

DJ Kornphlake · 02-01-2008, 08:30 PM

I've got the first 3 waves and 3 box sets so far.

3dman27 · 02-02-2008, 08:50 AM

i have the adventure team man of action

SHADOWBAT69 · 02-06-2008, 04:45 PM

I have the first 3 waves and 2 of the box sets. There are only afew of the figs that I want from the newer waves.

Lazlo Panaflex · 02-07-2008, 12:19 AM

Is anybody else having a tough time with their stiff joints? I read that if you dip the part of the joint on the figure that's stiff into a cup of hot (not boiling) water it loosens them up.

Personally I don't wanna risk it.

SHADOWBAT69 · 02-07-2008, 08:10 AM

That can work. Heating up plastic allows a bit of flex, but you cant over heat it. I havent had that bad of a time with the tight joints. After you get the initial "snap", they move fine.

Darthkush · 02-07-2008, 11:36 AM

i've got all 3 of the 5 packs and the first 3 waves. i want EVERYBODY though.

DarthRekal · 02-07-2008, 12:35 PM

can i get links to these???

are they still selling them or am i arsed out?

SHADOWBAT69 · 02-07-2008, 01:36 PM

You should still be able to find wave 3 at retail. 1&2 may be a little harder or impossible to find. The newer waves, 4&5 are hitting now. Ive also been able to find the 5 packs at TRUs. There are 2 waves of comic 2 packs also hitting the shelves currently.

Big Bad Toy Store is a place where alot of collectors get their figs, if you dont want to hunt.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/brand.aspx?brand=5

You can also preorder the future waves as well.

DarthRekal · 02-07-2008, 10:34 PM

thanks shadow

do you know if they sell out do they usually get them back or is that it?

SHADOWBAT69 · 02-08-2008, 02:58 PM

BBTS? Depends. Sometimes they will get back in the older waves after they have run thru their initial shipment of preorders and open cases.

DarthRekal · 02-08-2008, 04:31 PM

thanks.. tryin to get the Black Timber( I know good luck huh?) and wave 1 it appears i found out about these too late..

i did look at some at Target the other day.. and they do look cheaply made...not like the original toys... i dont understand why they couldnt just re cast them

SHADOWBAT69 · 02-08-2008, 08:03 PM

Theyve been using the same molds for years until this wave. If you look at the many different series of Joes that have been put out over the years, alot of them are the same molds, just repainted or with new head sculpts. The purpose of the 25th line was to give us updated sculpts with the vintage feel.

DarthRekal · 02-08-2008, 09:52 PM

understand.. it just looks a bit cheap.. doesnt it? maybe its not.. but to me they dont look the "upgraded"..idk.. i still love them nonetheless..

you got the Black Timber Shadow?

SHADOWBAT69 · 02-09-2008, 12:05 AM

I saw that BT variant about 3 times at TRUs when that wave first hit, but I never bought it. Im not one for variants plus Timbers grey anyway.lol

DarthRekal · 02-09-2008, 10:10 AM

oh i feel ya... its just the BT Variant is WORTH alot isnt it?

SHADOWBAT69 · 02-09-2008, 05:58 PM

I do believe it is the highest price one on the aftermarket.

nightcrawler01 · 02-12-2008, 09:04 AM

Are there going to be any vehicles made? I'm actually working on getting a cobra army. I almost got flint but someone bought it before I did on BriansToys

Raiden · 02-12-2008, 12:59 PM

I just got Flint, Snakeyes/Stormshadow 2-pak, and a Cobra 5-pak. I'll probably get Lady Jaye next, but still undecided on Serpentor.

SHADOWBAT69 · 02-12-2008, 03:59 PM

There are going to be afew vehicles made. The first is going to be a Target exclusive H.I.S.S. Tank!

There is also supposed to be a new Serpentor released later in the year based on his original design.

SHADOWBAT69 · 02-26-2008, 06:22 PM

For anyone interested, www.hisstank.com has uploaded several images from Toy Fair. They show the Target exclusive Hiss tank among many other new releases for this year.

SHADOWBAT69 · 02-28-2008, 03:12 PM

I just picked up the Armored CC and a CG today at WM. I was out "hunting" today and Joe is out in all the stores in full force. Problem is, they dont stay on the pegs long. However I must say the stores have been pretty good at keeping up with the demand.

01-31-2008, 02:23 PM	#1
Raiden Start Your Agents... Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 22,211	25th Anniversary GI JOES figures Just want to know who else have been collecting the new figures that celebrate the 25th anniversary of GI JOES from Hasbro. My bro & I both collect them, and so far I have Storm Shadow (my fave), Cobra Commander, and Flint (soon). I won't collect that many figures but they are pretty awesome. __________________ "There are two things that I can’t stand when I go to see a movie based on a comic book: being ignored and being pandered to. Fans are well aware when movies are doing either one." - Joss Whedon

01-31-2008, 02:42 PM	#2
RI Dawg Side-Kick Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 90	Re: 25th Anniversary GI JOES figures I was thinking of picking up the anniversary 5-piece sets -- 10 figures in all

01-31-2008, 03:57 PM	#3
K.B. Side-Kick Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Posts: 4,050	Re: 25th Anniversary GI JOES figures I have...so far I have Beachhead, Shipwreck, Destro (v1), Storm Shadow (v1), and Crimson Gaurd. This line kicks serious ass __________________ I know nothing has even been filmed yet but Keir Gilchrist would have made a WAY better Peter Parker/Spider-Man than Andrew Garfield. There I said it!!!

02-01-2008, 12:14 AM	#4
Lazlo Panaflex Banned User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: sitting down Posts: 5,754	Re: 25th Anniversary GI JOES figures The figures are indeed very nice but the plastic used seems too flimsy that I'm afraid I'll break their arms.

02-01-2008, 08:30 PM	#5
DJ Kornphlake Side-Kick Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,863	Re: 25th Anniversary GI JOES figures I've got the first 3 waves and 3 box sets so far.

02-02-2008, 08:50 AM	#6
3dman27 super-hero wannabe Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: in the middle of a superhero adventure Posts: 34,351	Re: 25th Anniversary GI JOES figures i have the adventure team man of action __________________ to me superheroes are to americans what the myths of the greeks and romans are to them[deemar 325] avatar by philly phanboy and drakon i believe in chris evans for captain america

02-06-2008, 04:45 PM	#7
SHADOWBAT69 outlaw Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,304	Re: 25th Anniversary GI JOES figures I have the first 3 waves and 2 of the box sets. There are only afew of the figs that I want from the newer waves. __________________ "You can lock it up, burn it,and bury it, and pray that it dies. But it never does. It just....rests awhile."

02-07-2008, 12:19 AM	#8
Lazlo Panaflex Banned User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: sitting down Posts: 5,754	Re: 25th Anniversary GI JOES figures Is anybody else having a tough time with their stiff joints? I read that if you dip the part of the joint on the figure that's stiff into a cup of hot (not boiling) water it loosens them up. Personally I don't wanna risk it.

02-07-2008, 08:10 AM	#9
SHADOWBAT69 outlaw Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,304	Re: 25th Anniversary GI JOES figures That can work. Heating up plastic allows a bit of flex, but you cant over heat it. I havent had that bad of a time with the tight joints. After you get the initial "snap", they move fine. __________________ "You can lock it up, burn it,and bury it, and pray that it dies. But it never does. It just....rests awhile."

02-07-2008, 11:36 AM	#10
Darthkush Avenger Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Stark towers. Posts: 2,869	Re: 25th Anniversary GI JOES figures i've got all 3 of the 5 packs and the first 3 waves. i want EVERYBODY though. __________________ My URL http://www.facebook.com/people/Kushm...han/1248619013

02-07-2008, 12:35 PM	#11
DarthRekal Dodger Blue Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dodgers Stadium Posts: 6,734	Re: 25th Anniversary GI JOES figures can i get links to these??? are they still selling them or am i arsed out? __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers 2009 World Series Bound! ClubDodgers For All Your Dodgers News Los Angeles Lakers 2009-2010 Back 2 Back or Bust! Team Of The Decade... Again!

02-07-2008, 01:36 PM	#12
SHADOWBAT69 outlaw Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,304	Re: 25th Anniversary GI JOES figures You should still be able to find wave 3 at retail. 1&2 may be a little harder or impossible to find. The newer waves, 4&5 are hitting now. Ive also been able to find the 5 packs at TRUs. There are 2 waves of comic 2 packs also hitting the shelves currently. Big Bad Toy Store is a place where alot of collectors get their figs, if you dont want to hunt. http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/brand.aspx?brand=5 You can also preorder the future waves as well. __________________ "You can lock it up, burn it,and bury it, and pray that it dies. But it never does. It just....rests awhile."

02-07-2008, 10:34 PM	#13
DarthRekal Dodger Blue Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dodgers Stadium Posts: 6,734	Re: 25th Anniversary GI JOES figures thanks shadow do you know if they sell out do they usually get them back or is that it? __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers 2009 World Series Bound! ClubDodgers For All Your Dodgers News Los Angeles Lakers 2009-2010 Back 2 Back or Bust! Team Of The Decade... Again!

02-08-2008, 02:58 PM	#14
SHADOWBAT69 outlaw Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,304	Re: 25th Anniversary GI JOES figures BBTS? Depends. Sometimes they will get back in the older waves after they have run thru their initial shipment of preorders and open cases. __________________ "You can lock it up, burn it,and bury it, and pray that it dies. But it never does. It just....rests awhile."

02-08-2008, 04:31 PM	#15
DarthRekal Dodger Blue Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dodgers Stadium Posts: 6,734	Re: 25th Anniversary GI JOES figures thanks.. tryin to get the Black Timber( I know good luck huh?) and wave 1 it appears i found out about these too late.. i did look at some at Target the other day.. and they do look cheaply made...not like the original toys... i dont understand why they couldnt just re cast them __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers 2009 World Series Bound! ClubDodgers For All Your Dodgers News Los Angeles Lakers 2009-2010 Back 2 Back or Bust! Team Of The Decade... Again!

02-08-2008, 08:03 PM	#16
SHADOWBAT69 outlaw Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,304	Re: 25th Anniversary GI JOES figures Theyve been using the same molds for years until this wave. If you look at the many different series of Joes that have been put out over the years, alot of them are the same molds, just repainted or with new head sculpts. The purpose of the 25th line was to give us updated sculpts with the vintage feel. __________________ "You can lock it up, burn it,and bury it, and pray that it dies. But it never does. It just....rests awhile."

02-08-2008, 09:52 PM	#17
DarthRekal Dodger Blue Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dodgers Stadium Posts: 6,734	Re: 25th Anniversary GI JOES figures understand.. it just looks a bit cheap.. doesnt it? maybe its not.. but to me they dont look the "upgraded"..idk.. i still love them nonetheless.. you got the Black Timber Shadow? __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers 2009 World Series Bound! ClubDodgers For All Your Dodgers News Los Angeles Lakers 2009-2010 Back 2 Back or Bust! Team Of The Decade... Again!

02-09-2008, 12:05 AM	#18
SHADOWBAT69 outlaw Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,304	Re: 25th Anniversary GI JOES figures I saw that BT variant about 3 times at TRUs when that wave first hit, but I never bought it. Im not one for variants plus Timbers grey anyway.lol __________________ "You can lock it up, burn it,and bury it, and pray that it dies. But it never does. It just....rests awhile."

02-09-2008, 10:10 AM	#19
DarthRekal Dodger Blue Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dodgers Stadium Posts: 6,734	Re: 25th Anniversary GI JOES figures oh i feel ya... its just the BT Variant is WORTH alot isnt it? __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers 2009 World Series Bound! ClubDodgers For All Your Dodgers News Los Angeles Lakers 2009-2010 Back 2 Back or Bust! Team Of The Decade... Again!

02-09-2008, 05:58 PM	#20
SHADOWBAT69 outlaw Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,304	Re: 25th Anniversary GI JOES figures I do believe it is the highest price one on the aftermarket. __________________ "You can lock it up, burn it,and bury it, and pray that it dies. But it never does. It just....rests awhile."

02-12-2008, 09:04 AM	#21
nightcrawler01 Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 379	Re: 25th Anniversary GI JOES figures Are there going to be any vehicles made? I'm actually working on getting a cobra army. I almost got flint but someone bought it before I did on BriansToys

02-12-2008, 12:59 PM	#22
Raiden Start Your Agents... Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 22,211	Re: 25th Anniversary GI JOES figures I just got Flint, Snakeyes/Stormshadow 2-pak, and a Cobra 5-pak. I'll probably get Lady Jaye next, but still undecided on Serpentor. __________________ "There are two things that I can’t stand when I go to see a movie based on a comic book: being ignored and being pandered to. Fans are well aware when movies are doing either one." - Joss Whedon

02-12-2008, 03:59 PM	#23
SHADOWBAT69 outlaw Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,304	Re: 25th Anniversary GI JOES figures There are going to be afew vehicles made. The first is going to be a Target exclusive H.I.S.S. Tank! There is also supposed to be a new Serpentor released later in the year based on his original design. __________________ "You can lock it up, burn it,and bury it, and pray that it dies. But it never does. It just....rests awhile."

02-26-2008, 06:22 PM	#24
SHADOWBAT69 outlaw Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,304	Re: 25th Anniversary GI JOES figures For anyone interested, www.hisstank.com has uploaded several images from Toy Fair. They show the Target exclusive Hiss tank among many other new releases for this year. __________________ "You can lock it up, burn it,and bury it, and pray that it dies. But it never does. It just....rests awhile."

02-28-2008, 03:12 PM	#25
SHADOWBAT69 outlaw Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,304	Re: 25th Anniversary GI JOES figures I just picked up the Armored CC and a CG today at WM. I was out "hunting" today and Joe is out in all the stores in full force. Problem is, they dont stay on the pegs long. However I must say the stores have been pretty good at keeping up with the demand. __________________ "You can lock it up, burn it,and bury it, and pray that it dies. But it never does. It just....rests awhile."

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