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Here is the video that was embedded in the Haslab article yesterday that wasn't accessible (at least to me). They've got a little more info that might make one or more of the offerings more appealing. Including Steeler with the Mauler adds value, but then means there will likely never be a CS...

Lol, yeah, like nacho said, you can't think too hard while playing with a number of those vehicles/playsets from back in the day. I do think it's notable that a lot of the prototype stuff that they drew heavily from also looked highly impractical if not downright dangerous. It was almost like...

Hmm. I had expected the MOBAT based on previous information. Sounds like maybe that's going to be turned into Optimus Prime instead. I supposed I'd choose the Mauler from these, with Snow Cat as a close second...

I ran across this when I was following the GI Joe day releases coverage (start at 1:16:40 since it doesn't work when I include that in the link): https://www.youtube.com/live/f1UrzF1pb5k?si=GBCRwjdoLW605jQJ Thoughts on the rumor page?

Yeah, while I know the tariffs are designed to bring fairness in trade over the long term, as well as to encourage industry and production to return to the US, I'm a little concerned that the short term might be a little painful. Maybe, just maybe, the delay stuff they predicted for this year's...

Regarding that weird naming: I wonder if that was part of the problem where that wave showed up as unavailable on AMZ for literal weeks of time, maybe months, starting not long after the PO's dropped. Crazy that he is listed for $50 😳 there now and SAW Viper at $30. Who needs DT so badly they'd...

That was a pretty epic issue. I had him and the Stiletto as a kid and, while he was obviously OP in the comic (I know, electrical impulses), it made that set more of a must have back then. I believe he, Astro Viper and I suppose TARGAT were the only space figs I had as a kid. The space Joes only...

If the CS was to end today with just the remaining reveals, it would still be a heck of a run, figure-wise. And with the prohibitive size of vehicles at this scale, that's pretty much the best we could hope for. I can probably count on two hands the remaining "must have" figs for me. Heck, I'll...

I can't speak to the other lines you collect, but timing-wise, 10 years should allow the Classified Series to fully run its course for sure. We're about 5 years in now, and we are beginning to scrape bottom at times on new figures. I think they have kept a pretty good pace on getting the...

Yeah, it's tough because the price of collecting is high enough as it is, let alone when you have to fix or replace things by buying more/again.

Here's a complete alternative to the AWE Striker that also just dropped apparently: https://www.gridironprops.com/store/p882/112_for_GI_JOE_Gridiron_studios_fat_boy.html#/ Costs twice as much, doesn't include a fig and likely has the hard tires like you said, but does look a bit more like an...

Not sure if this is what you saw, but it's crazy that somebody has a fully outfitted and painted version of this already. I can't get a handle on how production must be over there in Chi-Na. Is the factory or assembly line making this one just miles ahead of the one making say Footloose or...

That's good news on GG, though I don't really get why they'd go to the trouble. Seems like a lot of redevelopment cost for a marginal character at best (someone's pet project?). 🤷‍♂️ This whole batch almost feels like the Retro/CS suddenly rose to the top of the favor scale for Hasbro, with...

Very true. There definitely seems to be a similarity of design for the bad ones. Hopefully, particularly with recent cut backs, Hasbro will take a hint from DOGE and go merit based only for design personnel.

Crazy how, despite all the progress in molding technology and facial mapping, they still manage to drop a dud from time to time. Even at 1:12 scale there have been more than a few bad headsculpts.

Lol, yeah. You know I love me some grounded military accuracy, but it’s GI Joe. While it has always had a high level of “real” military influence, primarily with future concepts brought to life, it is ultimately a toy line. A toy line has to be brighter, flashier, more fantastic and more reality...

Ok, with a little more time to mull over my impressions of each: ”AWE Striker”: like you said, it ain’t. It’s a poor attempt as this (AT4s go on those roof racks): I had this Chenowyth at 1:6 and this offering is a weird hybrid of it and the AWE. As you mentioned the tiny front wheels are just...

First impressions: Meh to yuck on most. I’ll weigh in a little more specifically later when I have a minute.

Now I’m even more glad I replaced mine… :LOL:

I'm sure I'm probably late to this, but if money and space were infinite, holy cow, these look cool!