Phanstar

I got my set in finally on Saturday and I LOVE IT. I have only two complaints. Whichever review it was that pointed out how the legs fit into the waist piece, was very correct, there is VERY limited poseability because of that. In fact a couple of my vipers show stress on the crotch tab coming straight out of the package.. Be careful guys I sense a lot of crotchless 2006 vipers as time goes on. The other complaint is the weapons. Oddly I don't mind the grey rifles they came with, I actually think they look quite fine with the vipers. I just wish they had all came with the same gear, or at least 5 of them had the same gear. 4 backpacks? why? argh.... otherwise what a great opportunity for a poor sap like me that sold off his cobra army years ago and then had kids and hasn't been able to replace it ever since... COooooooooooobraAAAAAAAAAAA!

So has this set been spotted at any TRU's yet? Anyone got a UPC number yet? Also, Is Smalljoes shipping it yet?

Check out this Ebay Madness... http://cgi.ebay.com/G-I-Joe-The-Movie-2000...1QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/G-I-Joe-Season-One-Par...1QQcmdZViewItem WOW!!! Makes me wish I had bought the rest of the season sets now!!! I have the 2000 release of the Movie, Is there a reason that the 2000 release is selling for so much more than the 2003 edition???? Phanstar

If you mean Viper pit, Steel Brigade and all the new 3 3/4 joes I would be shocked if hasbrotoyshop.com sells them at all. They only had Viper Lockdown for a couple of weeks and then when everything started popping up in TRU it suddenly dissapeared from HTS.com, as well as single orders of Cobra Soldiers and Crimson guards... even tho you can still buy the cases. Phanstar

anyone have a sku or upc yet?

I never can remember who is who around here..... The avatars change to frequently heh

Well I've been practicing a lot in my down time at work and I'm getting better and better... But here is one question.... Any techniques to add shadows? I think that would add some serious realism to a picture like this one:

I went to Botcon on a serious budget...... I actually spent less than I planned. 9 dollars to get in the door, 10 bucks for autographs (still got 4 things signed), and 7 bucks on a GI joe figure. LOL... Arishikage Storm- I remembered you saying you would be there but since I had no Idea what you look like I had no idea I was taking your picture.

You said the new Single packs... But you said wave 3... So which is it?

HOLY CRAP !!! That Cloning Tool is AWESOME..... You guys have really made my day with all your advice. I can't freaking wait to take some more pictures now!!!!!!!!!!!! Phanstar

Ok, well In my down time at work I am playing a bit with Microsoft Paint and Adobe Photoshop. I hope I learn some more advance stuff soon, I need to take some more pictures... and a story for a dio-story is in the works... Thanks for all your help guys!

I havent asked him yet... I know he was working botcon this last weekend, so I figured I would have better luck if I waited a bit... I'll ask him this week and let you know. Phanstar

That opening post was the longest post I've ever seen. I live literally 2.4 miles from the convention center where botcon was held...... Here's some pics from botcon...... Enjoy. http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a76/Phanstar/Botcon%2006/

what image manipulation program do you recommend?

just on a quick skim of your post I can answer this much quickly: 1> Cobra Soldiers, Cobra Officers, Tele Vipers. Of course soldiers should be present at most sites for security, and grunt work. An officer or two depending on the number of troops present, for managing/supervising, leadership.... and of course 1 or more tele vipers depending on the size of the unit to handle communications back and forth between the force itself and with command headquarters. 2> Hmmm Snow Serpents, Eels, Sand Vipers.. pretty self explanatory...

I think I'm going to try to make my first real Dio Story soon..... Just have to find the time....

JoeRhyno- That was one of the most informative, and helpful posts I think I've ever read on a message board. And exactly what I was looking for... Thanks, and I applaud your post. Phanstar

Thanks for the words of encouragement and suggestions!!

Well I got my wife a new digital camera for her bday this year, the Sony Cybershot 500 6.0 Megapixel. So, I am seriously in AWE of some of the pictures some of you guys make out there... I must learn to do that, so In a very very amateur way, I have started learning the camera. I don't have any of those super cool props you guys have, so I took some plain pics against a white backdrop, and some outdoor pics. Here's the best ones..... Let me know what you think... Tips are more than welcome, they are requested... if anyone wants to share their advice, expertise, techniques, on photo taking, lighting, Angles, ANYTHING PLEASE DO.. Also anyone got any advice on how to aquire, make, or buy, some of the great props you guys use, PLEASE DO. Phanstar

I picked up my set a couple of days ago. I wont be opening it yet, because I'm saving all my new joe stuff for the rest of the year for Christmas. ANyways I'm not disputing that this is a nice set, but I can't help but think some people are overrating it because they have been so starved for new Joe product for so long that its clouded their vision. I Really hate that Snake Eyes body that 2 out of 3 of the Plauge Troopers use... In fact I hate it enough that if I hadn't been starved for new Joe product myself I might have skipped this set. Many people have complained about the Grunt sculpt, and again when is was re-issued as Salvo...... Its a nice set. I like the painted weapons, and the concept of the package.... Those pictures certainly make it look super sweet... but also, For me at least.... it's been MONTHS since there was anything new... so just chasing it down at TRU and finding it has re-ignited my Joe passion... At least for a week or so. Phanstar

I don't think everything new sculpt has been crap, whoever posted that I think its a little harsh. When I go back through my collection from the past several years, I can easily say that Joe Vs. Cobra was AWEFUL. From t-crotches, to Hugely oversized figures, to weird hand positions that cant hold a weapon, There is just not anything redeeming about Joe Vs. Coba. However with each new wave things got just a little better. By Valor Vs. Venom I think there was at least 50/50 good and crap.... Then by wave 7 things were darn near perfect... Sadly just when they got it right.............. Phanstar

AHHH YES FINALLY! Now I can get the RHINO and the Bat Attack! Thank the makers! Now if only they had Viper Lockdown still... or some Cobra Troopers. ANyone have any idea how long this promo code will run? I have to make sure I at least buy me the Rhino and Bats I need while its cheap. Phanstar

I concur... a great idea. I know somebody here has that tape.... But since we are the only two here discussing it and obviously neither of us have the tape, I think I will e-mail a friend of mine that collector extrordinaire... I'm sure he has it, and the capability to mp3 it. If I can get him to burn it to a CD and bring it to botcon saturday, then I can make you a copy of it. Phanstar

Got mine in Lexington, KY today. They told me they got 6 or 7 in on the truck last night and when I left less than an hour after the store opened this morning there were only 4 left. I was pleased to use my 5.00 off a purchase of 25 bucks or more I had been carrying for a month. When I went to check out, the girl told me, I'm sorry you can't use that coupon for this, its 5 dollars off a purchase of 25.00 or more and this is only 24.99. I just stared at her blankly and after a moment of stunned silence said "Are you serious?" Then without any further discussion she just rang in the coupon and sold me the joes. um.. whatever. I still have a 10 dollar off a purchase of 50 bucks or more too... Thats for my 2 viper packs I'll buy when they come out. W00t.

hehehe yeah it will be a sad day when TRU goes out of business. Just like the death of arcades I hate to see the death of Toy Stores too. Just another magical thing from my childhood rapidly becoming extinct. However aside from the magic of a store entirely dedicated to games and toys, There isn't much TRU offers other than higher prices. All they have going for them that makes me ever want to go there are TRU exclusives... (Namely 3 3/4 Joes) but the prices keep rising on those too. 25.99!?!? Woah.. I'm assuming the viper pack will be the same price, but maybe not since its not new sculpt. I hope not. Fortunately for me I have a 5.00 off coupon, so I'm scrambling to find my steel brigade pack before oct 15th when it expires. Phanstar