G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero

[anarky]

I think that's Hawk. I noticed some people saying a Hawk figure looked cool, but nothing like Hawk, and one guy suggesting painting a mustache on him to make Footloose. That one looks like the most logical choice for making Footloose.

[Ran]

Still haven't found Low Light despite reports of that wave showing up all over the country since the beginning of the month. Not panicking...yet.

[anarky]

I found one Low-Light and one Skydive today at TRU. No one else (it's been so long, I've lost track, but think the other two were heavy gunner Destro and that Predator-looking tracker guy).

With the price hike everywhere else, TRU is actually normal price on these now!

[Ran]

Time to start checking Ross again. Supposedly they are getting that canceled wave of vehicles that were only showing up in Canada. Leatherneck/ATV, Polar Sub, Dusty with Rockslide.

[anarky]

Thanks for the heads up! Went to Ross and found three of the four: Lava Pod, ATV, and Rockslide. No SHARC. Not sure if that's because it's the only new vehicle of the bunch, or, maybe, it seemed like the guy who posted at HisStank found three, so maybe they're coming in batches of three for some reason? I have a hard time imagining anyone passing on that bitchin' Volcano Viper.

If you see the Polar SHARC and don't want it, and I haven't said I've found it, can you snag me one?

[Ran]

I bought all 4 today. Leatherneck and Dusty were for me. I couldn't remember which of the other two you said you needed. So, if you haven't found the Polar Sharc or want an extra lava mole pod thing, let me know. Otherwise, I'll keep both. Don't forget I still have those other 2 figures waiting for you.

[anarky]

Shoot, I need the SHARC and I'll take the other Mole Pod without hesitation. I don't really need a fourth Pod (one of the original, one repaint from the TRU multipack, and now two with the Volcano Viper), but, damn, that Volcano Viper is sweet.

I'm using him as a update for the Toxo-Viper.

[Ran]

You know, I was in a rush and haven't even really looked closely at any of them yet. The only thing I really noticed was that the head from the SHARC driver looks sort of like the extra head that comes with the POC Zartan.

Maybe I'll go to another store this weekend and try to find another Sharc and Mole Pod.

[Ran]

Found another Polar Sharc today and opened it up. Kind of a cool little vehicle. Didn't see another mole pod. Never bought the original version. All the Ross stores I've been to had a bunch of those 3-packs of MARRS troopers. The price is right, but I'm not sure if I really want them.

I still have yet to see Low Light. Are they out there?

[anarky]

Yes, he is. I got one last weekend at TRU--the day before the 2-for-$10 sale started. They had one Low-Light and one Skydive. No Shadow Tracker or Destro.

The problem with him is an insane number of parts. He's got a knife, an Uzi, a backpack, a rifle body, rifle stock, silencer, bipod, scope, box of bullets, single bullet (no shit!), rifle case, goggles, telescope, telescope stand, what looks like a cell phone, and a large communications device (which, upon inspection, comes apart into three pieces).

Skydive has two holes on his backpack and two on his back, equal sized. And two jet nozzles and two rockets.

The problem arises when you realize that there's absolutely no instructions or even picture of the figure (even the painting on the card isn't a full-body shot). It gets a bit confusing.

[Ran]

Carded pictures of the next couple waves...
http://www.hisstank.com/gi-joe-news/gi- ... ges-10223/

Someone on hisstank did a really nice review of Low Light with a ton of pictures. Seems like that the bullet is really easy to lose. I wish some store around here would restock so I can get him.
http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-t ... light.html

I haven't had a chance to go to Ross again to look for another Mole Pod.

[anarky]

I still cannot see the thought process behind re-releasing Croc Master. Blowtorch, yeah; he was tough to find. Croc Master languished on shelves, then wound up at Marshall's, was clearanced, and is STILL languishing on shelves.

Seriously, I bought a second one a while ago at one of Marshall's clearances just to get a second gator for him (since he came with one, but was always shown with two in the comics--not sure if he was in the toon or not since I bailed completely after the movie). And I could army-build those fucking gators to this day if I wanted to.

[Ran]

I've been looking for Low Light online. Any vendor selling him and most other GI Joes are trying to have rough anal sex with no lube with their potential customers. Between Brian's Toys and several other sites, the cheapest I've seen it was $18. Someone on Hisstank is saying that Walmart is doing a toy reset in mid-April. I'll wait until then.

[anarky]

$18?!? Christfarts! I'll watch for the punk around here and get you one if I find him again.

The missing Shadow Tracker isn't too unexpected, but I'm rather surprised to have still not seen Destro. He's a nice-looking figure, but, well, he's another Destro.

[Ran]

Thanks for looking for Low Light. I checked for him at hasbrotoyshop, but he's out of stock. Destro and Skydive are in stock. Waves 5 and 6 are on hasbrotoyshop for pre-order ($83). Says the ship date is 5/23. It is a whole case, so you get 2 of each figure.

I ended up sending in two of those "Supercharge you gift card" certificates to Hasbro. Hopefully the free stuff should be showing up soon. We sent an additional one in for the kids. I put GI Joe on both of them. I don't think I checked Star Wars because I'm sure it will be Clone Wars stuff I don't want. For some reason, I'm expecting the rip attack things.

Been to 2 Ross stores and now I can't find another Mole Pod. Did you still want the one I bought or can I keep it? I can check a few more stores.

Next time you head this way, don't forget I have the Polar Shark and those couple other figures for you.