Thanks for the shout out bud! I wish alpine came with a backpack to hold all that shot and honestly I have to say even though the wave is a great line up and addition, the stale packaging really dulls the punch of presentation. The no artwork packaging is very reminiscent of those old dollar store exclusives, which looked very cheap.
Cool vid! I'm gonna stay on that hooded CC belief train too. Btw, that's an awesome Cobra Officer kit bash 👍 Digging that comic art inspired look w the red face mask.
I don't mind spoilers, they help build anticipation. All the releases look good. The Iron Grenadier and B.A.T. look very special. Oh and I have been living under a rock (it was cold damp and cramped), so I appreciate your news vid.👍
Can't wait for the censored 'fanstream' where they block all the complaints about having to buy every good figure for 300% markup from ebay sellers who are toy biz executives
I think I’m gonna pass on all four of the main lines… I’ll pick up a whole bunch of the carded cobra troopers, at least two stingers and whatever version of cc we get. Oh yeah, I’ll also pick up the 40th anniversary figs. And of course two HasLabs if they get announced today… which I expect. Great video! Yo Joe!
Yeah luckily I saw some images that Alpine’s glasses are in there…..I think he’ll look good with his hat and glasses on. I’m also pumped for the Stinger…..definitely hoping to try to get 3!
I think it's a good wave but I'm really not feeling the Storm Shadow Version 2 figure. ..maybe it's just a bad picture but my first impression on it is he is the weakest one in this batch. I'm really digging the Iron Grenadier and the IG BAT, the gold trims really pop and stand out. Alpine looks ok as does Stg Slaughter , mainly because of that duffle bag. Glad you made this video it was fun to watch👍
Dope vid neighbor!!! Digging most of the new drops I’ve decided a lil bit ago I don’t have to buy everything classified drops being lil picky grab what I want n wait for the clearance to come tumbling down to get the rest 🫵🏿🤙🏿
Hey Baldy tbh I am actually very excited for the cobra trooper and the stinger🎉🎉 Have to see a in hand review on the others before I make up my mind🎉🎉🎉🎉
This was my first Stormshadow as well, and the hood is definitely not right on the Classified version, also very excited for a hooded CoCo and the regular one to come out
As far as the packaging, I don’t like the boxes as well as the recent wave of Airborne, Quick Kick, etc….I thought that was close to perfect. I like to display all of my “in box” collection in numerical order with the box art showing and it would’ve been nice if they could’ve kept it the same but we knew it was coming. At least with the boxes being smaller, we can’t fit more on shelves, etc for display.
I have mixed feelings about the leaks. For budget planning, it is good to know what is coming. But it is nice to be surprised during a livestream especially when there were no digital renders from Hasbro for this wave. Storm Shadow v2 was one of my most wanted for classified. But after seeing the leaked pics, I’m kind of disappointed. I want to see the livestream and more pics before overreacting too much. For a minute there, I thought you had a hooded Cobra Commander. I think he is more valuable to Hasbro as a pulse exclusive or Haslab tier. I doubt they will ever give him a mainline release with all the drama around it (their own doing).
Wow! I really did not expect to get this much traction! When I saw the Viper Island video and it was stated these releases were (at the time) rumors, I knew otherwise because the day before, my rep called and we went over the call list for which I placed my orders for my online store (It should be noted my rep hasn't dropped the ball yet in the 4 years we've been dealing). All I can say is I'm humbled, grateful (hopefully all this exposure helps my 2 channels) and thanks!
Hey man! Thanks for sharing the listing and info for all of us. Glad to send people your way. Gotta ask while I’ve got you, what wording made you lean towards “Hooded Commander”? Even though I have my customs I want an official one
@@BaldyLockz When my rep informed me of Retro CC, his notes (that he received in the meeting regarding the "call" list) stated "possibly Hooded". I made sure I said "possible" and I passed on what I was told/ordered. As it turned out, I was 100% accurate.
I don't hate the leaks. I mean, surprises aren't what motivates me to collect GIJOE. So I don't care if I am surprised the day of. The leaks inform me of what's coming so I can prepare my finances. Like this batch, for me, is so awesome that I am going to be down 500 bux easy.
Hooded Cobra Commander is just a case of needing the right person at Hasbro say yes. You can go back to old interviews where something was stated “never again” or impossible, then it’s on shelf 3 years later. Made for a good story and kept a buzz about the brand. 100% agree not a fan of spoilers.
I'm over the leaks. It's kinda fun but then again I want the surprise when the team reveals everything MORE. As for the wave, I'm a little underwhelmed. Trooper is my favorite but I wish they would have went full Officer body, since I feel like he has the cleanest, less is more, simplistic design. Alpine is my next most anticipated but I'm iffy on his look overall. Sculpt swap coming. Stinger is badass!! I'm shocked they didn't wait a couple more quarters but I'm excited to get it regardless. Crossing fingers Coco from the Hood is true.
I don’t like spoilers in general, but this time I’m okay with it. I will be on the road and up at a work retreat, so knowing what’s coming ahead of time is good. I may or may not be able to order due to work. If Cobra Commander is the surprise preorder, I’ll do my best to order him in time. I didn’t back to HISS, so I don’t have the MM Classified CoCo.
Generally a good offering. Alpine is a very young rendition that I may hold off on. On the fence about IG BATs but I'm keen on the gold and clear chestplates to swap with my other BATs. IG soldiers are fantastic and Im elated they went with the Rise of Cobra design. I actually like that Storm Shadow a lot even though it's not how I imagined it might be. Stinger looks sexy and the driver is fine (more pop and swap opportunities with the head). Easy pass on all Marauders.
Retros have way way better decos and in some cases better load outs, still not classic load outs just reuse. I'm wondering if SS is going to yellow in a year or maybe sooner. I hope a Vamp 2 and a Nok Stinger would take priority over PP/TF/NF variants. The boxes are the worst yet, and that's saying something to lower the bar even more. I'd love to see a velcro pull cover, you could have all this nice cover art of the figure, then you open it and inside you could get a collage of 5 to 6 promo release photos, and we would see the figure. I'd be happy with that more than single language, full size cards. Just a decent display box that is pleasing to the eye, one spine with a half torso and figure number, the other with a full torso art, the back with the "bio", you interact with it, open it, you see this figure posed all crazy, you see it interacting with other characters and you go, I want those guys too.
Dammit! I saw the thumbnail and thought your carded Cobra Commander was legit, lol. That said, word's been going around that Hasbro will never allow a hooded CC again because some idiots make ridiculous KKK comparisons. I prefer the battle helmet anyway, but an alternate hooded head would be a nice surprise. *EDIT* Figure revealed! No hood, but a vac-metal face on the battle helmet!
And they sorta revealed that on @atoykindamood when we had a chance to talk to the team. They gave us a tiny shoutout Love that vac metal it looks great
That Stinger is going to sell like hotcakes whether it is fan channel or not. There is crazy hype around it for some reason. Can the Stinger tow the HMS? Maybe people will be buying that one up as well. But I am pretty sure the Stinger is going to sell out in most places quickly.
Yeah everyone pretty much only wants the stinger and hasbro don’t put enough out so they are gonna sell out most likely within first 30 min to hour just like the vamp. Worst case sells out cause of pulse members like the tiger paw
Spoilers are a bit much and prefer when they are shown as planned. So far I want them all but can live without another B.A.T. Stinger Storm Shadow v2 Iron Grenadier Alpine Iron Grenadier B.A.T. Cobra Trooper ...all looks solid to me. Though the B.A.T. being a pure recolor of the Arctic B.A.T. is disappointing. A unique arm at least would have been nice. At least the CoCo may be a render first tomorrow.
I'm not super excited by this wave, but I'm even less excited about the leaks. Doesn't mean I won't watch the video that Hasbro does this afternoon, but I'm right there with you that the leaks are kind of lame.
I don't hate leaks, but I don't care for the whole dog and pony show that every reveal has to be these days. Just give me a rundown of what is coming out this year and where they will be available, sort of like the old pamphlets that came with the vehicles back in the day. Then I can plan and preorder accordingly.
I would be surprised if Hasbro went with hooded because they specifically told Super7 NOT to use hooded because it resembles KKK. I am almost confident it will be the same CC with the Hisstank but with original logo, not mickey shitmouse.
good talk video bro because I want - get 10x reg troopers, vipers, bats black troopers are no interest to me I m already at 30 troops infantry, it s good. how big do you build yours at this scale? [classified] I like to have my troopers standing in lines for review, 2 rows of 5 in this case CC standing in front of them, with other high ranks, add same for vipers, bats, and now it looks real, or, the cartoons. I m always surprised at how much the cartoon - comics affected people to re create scenes, or a story depicted. I want to re create blue waves of troops charging 2 - 3 Joes expecting them. on a dio, of course. I m not buying more bats than the regs now and yeah, where s Destro??? stingers at g stop? mmm at least, I d have that. so now you know... good show bro
Thanks for that. There’s so many great pics out there with people recreating the comics and cartoons just like you said. Build it up. And I’m glad they confirmed the Stinger will be widely available. I bet it still sells out at some point haha
@@BaldyLockz yeah, Hasbro is playing it very safe, but they laid off thousands last year... comprehensible. all those tv marvels s figs that failed, Disney star wars and movies failed... Joes - legends drag their losses for sure. most people would like the price to drop now, it s getting out of impulse buying range, thanks bro
Storm Shadow and Alpine are must haves for me. People griping about SS not being accurate to the OG, I say, F that!😂, he is *🔥FIRE!* if I can Imma buy 2 of that dude.
