Warthog Elite Force vs Power Team Elite

[gijoeiwasthere]

Anyone have Opinions on which is better? or side by side reviews anywhere?

[Goldbug]

You want the Power Team Elite one. ;)

This is the only review of it I can find...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8qhNSnZODA

[roguetiger]

Yea you want PTE... The Elite Force one is SMALLER than a GI Joe Rattler and the PTE one is MUCH larger than a Rattler
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb127/roguetiger71/tfs004-2.jpg (http://s206.photobucket.com/user/roguetiger71/media/tfs004-2.jpg.html)

As you can see in that picture... PTE is LOTS larger than a Rattler.. and the Elite Force one is even SMALLER than a Rattler... so...
Also the Elite Force on is the SAME one they released almost 10 yrs ago as the Combat Command line.. aka KIDDIE BBI toys...

[TwoOneEight]

[QUOTE=roguetiger]Yea you want PTE... The Elite Force one is SMALLER than a GI Joe Rattler and the PTE one is MUCH larger than a Rattler
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb127/roguetiger71/tfs004-2.jpg (http://s206.photobucket.com/user/roguetiger71/media/tfs004-2.jpg.html)

As you can see in that picture... PTE is LOTS larger than a Rattler.. and the Elite Force one is even SMALLER than a Rattler... so...
Also the Elite Force on is the SAME one they released almost 10 yrs ago as the Combat Command line.. aka KIDDIE BBI toys...[/QUOTE]

Well, welcome back roguetiger! Where the hell have you been? Hunting down scalpers on ebay?

Anyway, I agree with RT. :D :D

[gijoeiwasthere]

[QUOTE=roguetiger]Yea you want PTE... The Elite Force one is SMALLER than a GI Joe Rattler and the PTE one is MUCH larger than a Rattler
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb127/roguetiger71/tfs004-2.jpg (http://s206.photobucket.com/user/roguetiger71/media/tfs004-2.jpg.html)

As you can see in that picture... PTE is LOTS larger than a Rattler.. and the Elite Force one is even SMALLER than a Rattler... so...
Also the Elite Force on is the SAME one they released almost 10 yrs ago as the Combat Command line.. aka KIDDIE BBI toys...[/QUOTE]
Thanks! That's a big Bird....The Elite Force Does seem a bit Stumpy (I saw one at Target)
I'm Gonna Search up the PTE as Biglots are stockin' the line for X-mas, Hope they do WartHogs this year

[Lava Boss]

The BBI A-10 is shorter IIRC, but has a thicker body.

I haven't seen any PTE jets at Big Lots in years. The only new things so far this year are $10 sets of the ATV with 2 figure or the Motorcycle sidecar with 2 figures.

I also noticed they are slipping, I saw some recently stocked sets with 3 of the same figure. Usually they make sure all have different heads. I saw more than one copy of the seal and raft set with blonde clones.

[gijoeiwasthere]

[QUOTE=Lava Boss]The BBI A-10 is shorter IIRC, but has a thicker body.

I haven't seen any PTE jets at Big Lots in years. The only new things so far this year are $10 sets of the ATV with 2 figure or the Motorcycle sidecar with 2 figures.

I also noticed they are slipping, I saw some recently stocked sets with 3 of the same figure. Usually they make sure all have different heads. I saw more than one copy of the seal and raft set with blonde clones.[/QUOTE]

They Got Jets Now......but I want a WartHog.....If you need something' else I'll tell ya what they got let me Know....$40 is pretty pricey for Chinese junk.....Imma Gonna Pass on the Target WartHog....... Thanks Guys!!!!!

[Lava Boss]

The prices go up almost every year. That's why I never got any more Humvees. They are nice, but $20 is iffy. Now they are all tracked arctic ones around here. Dumb move. The figure 3 packs themselves used to be $5, are now $8. Little boxed sets $3.50, now $5. Glad I got the camel and horse years ago.

[gijoeiwasthere]

[QUOTE=Lava Boss]The prices go up almost every year. That's why I never got any more Humvees. They are nice, but $20 is iffy. Now they are all tracked arctic ones around here. Dumb move. The figure 3 packs themselves used to be $5, are now $8. Little boxed sets $3.50, now $5. Glad I got the camel and horse years ago.[/QUOTE]
3 different Humvee models...I might do one, I got the 3 Seater Dune buggy for $10
Kinda on the fence as to if I dig it or not, it has a body for electronics and is boxey due to it. I may get the 6 wheeler Amphi Car though. Last Season there was a discount store sellin' the Horse and camel sets for 3.50, and they don't have Biglots buyin' power, so Biglots is Price Gouging.

[Goldbug]

Big Lots has been upping their prices more lately. For example Thor 2 figures are $8 compared to Burlington Coat Factory's price of $6.

I would like to get one of those Arctic Humvees then put on some regular tires(it can be done). I haven't been to mine in a while.
$40 for the F-18 isn't too bad considering the prices on ebay etc.

[roguetiger]

[QUOTE=Goldbug]Big Lots has been upping their prices more lately. For example Thor 2 figures are $8 compared to Burlington Coat Factory's price of $6.

I would like to get one of those Arctic Humvees then put on some regular tires(it can be done). I haven't been to mine in a while.
$40 for the F-18 isn't too bad considering the prices on ebay etc.[/QUOTE]

http://www.joedios.com/dioramas/showimage.php?i=45577&catid=searchresults&searchid=73548

Yep Cyko did it...

call 1-800-877-1253 Big Lots customer service # to suggest them to buy the SU 27, A-10, and J10 for next year..
Also if you want the F18 SKU# 510022147 Call the Customer Service # and they'll look for the closest store to you and will even tell them to hold you one....

[gijoeiwasthere]

[QUOTE=roguetiger]http://www.joedios.com/dioramas/showimage.php?i=45577&catid=searchresults&searchid=73548

Yep Cyko did it...

call 1-800-877-1253 Big Lots customer service # to suggest them to buy the SU 27, A-10, and J10 for next year..
Also if you want the F18 SKU# 510022147 Call the Customer Service # and they'll look for the closest store to you and will even tell them to hold you one....[/QUOTE]
Wow that's pretty good Customer Service!

[gijoeiwasthere]

[QUOTE=Goldbug]Big Lots has been upping their prices more lately. For example Thor 2 figures are $8 compared to Burlington Coat Factory's price of $6.

I would like to get one of those Arctic Humvees then put on some regular tires(it can be done). I haven't been to mine in a while.
$40 for the F-18 isn't too bad considering the prices on ebay etc.[/QUOTE]

Thanks Goldbug!
I've totally forgotten to haunt TBCF for figs.....You must be in New England?

[Goldbug]

[QUOTE=gijoeiwasthere]Thanks Goldbug!
I've totally forgotten to haunt TBCF for figs.....You must be in New England?[/QUOTE]
Nope Chicago.
Ross & TJMaxx/Marshalls also had Thor 2 figures. None at my Marshalls.

I'll get some pics of my planes up. Got to open my J-10 someday.

[gijoeiwasthere]

[QUOTE=Goldbug]Nope Chicago.
Ross & TJMaxx/Marshalls also had Thor 2 figures. None at my Marshalls.

I'll get some pics of my planes up. Got to open my J-10 someday.[/QUOTE]
Ahh You've got Ross...Lucky! I've just grabbed 2 ninja cruisers and a Ret. HISS on Clearance from TJMAxx. The tjx company really spiked my 25th/ROC Joe Army.
Hope they grab Joe stuff for X-Mas
Happy Halloween!

[Lava Boss]

Ollies has the Retaliation Ninja Striker, Fangboat and treadripper for $9 each.

Anyone remember that cheapo 3 3/4" scale version of the Sigma Six Firebat from years ago? Well, Wal-Mart has them in it's generic boxed toy section. It's green, seats two. Wanna say it was around $10.

[gijoeiwasthere]

[QUOTE=Lava Boss]Ollies has the Retaliation Ninja Striker, Fangboat and treadripper for $9 each.

Anyone remember that cheapo 3 3/4" scale version of the Sigma Six Firebat from years ago? Well, Wal-Mart has them in it's generic boxed toy section. It's green, seats two. Wanna say it was around $10.[/QUOTE]
Hey Boss Man, I checked to see if all the PTE Boxed sets had Redundant Figures, in my neck of the woods....Yup Lotsa of 'em, you'd really have to pick through.
Is Ollies In The South? I remember bein' on vacation and gettin' some great t-shirts.
I still have the "no one expects the Spanish Inquisition"

[Goldbug]

http://www.olliesbargainoutlet.com/default.aspx

I think most of them are north east. I hope they come to my area.

[roguetiger]

[QUOTE=gijoeiwasthere]3 different Humvee models...I might do one, I got the 3 Seater Dune buggy for $10
Kinda on the fence as to if I dig it or not, it has a body for electronics and is boxey due to it. I may get the 6 wheeler Amphi Car though. Last Season there was a discount store sellin' the Horse and camel sets for 3.50, and they don't have Biglots buyin' power, so Biglots is Price Gouging.[/QUOTE]

Actually there's 5 different Humvee Models...
1. Woodland w/EXTRA LARGE MK19 http://img.rakuten.com/PIC/33755975/0/1/250/33755975.jpg
2. Desert with Tow launcher http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/topnotch97/Military%20Toys/DSC00038.jpg
3. Hummer Troop Transport http://www.hisstank.com/gi-joe-news/attach/4/2/0/1/1/Power-Team-Elite-Humvee_1308031149.jpg
4. Hummer Cargo pic ^^^^
5. Arctic Hummer https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3750/10315833706_11d4671a61.jpg

[gijoeiwasthere]

[QUOTE=roguetiger]Actually there's 5 different Humvee Models...
1. Woodland w/EXTRA LARGE MK19 http://img.rakuten.com/PIC/33755975/0/1/250/33755975.jpg
2. Desert with Tow launcher http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/topnotch97/Military%20Toys/DSC00038.jpg
3. Hummer Troop Transport http://www.hisstank.com/gi-joe-news/attach/4/2/0/1/1/Power-Team-Elite-Humvee_1308031149.jpg
4. Hummer Cargo pic ^^^^
5. Arctic Hummer https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3750/10315833706_11d4671a61.jpg[/QUOTE]
Cool! They didn't have the Desert or Arctic models in my area this year.
I've actually never seen the Arctic Humvee on shelves in MA or NH

[Lava Boss]

That the only humvee they have this year at the two stores near me, the Arctic one.

Ah, the days when they were $14!

No six wheeled amphibian things, either. Not last year, not this year. No vehicles bigger than the snow Humvees, either.

[gijoeiwasthere]

[QUOTE=Lava Boss]That the only humvee they have this year at the two stores near me, the Arctic one.

Ah, the days when they were $14!

No six wheeled amphibian things, either. Not last year, not this year. No vehicles bigger than the snow Humvees, either.[/QUOTE]
I picked up the 6 wheel Amphi Car In MA (4 more a week ago)....They've got bases and Blownout buildings and 2 different (I Believe) Watch Towers, also jets and 6 or 8 Assault Boats and 3 Humvees
Sadly all the $5 sets went quick......I wanted a couple tents

[Lava Boss]

Hit one out of town, nothing different, selection was worse in fact. LOL.

The 2 packs of figures that used to be 3 packs are now $8? Pshaw!

[gijoeiwasthere]

[QUOTE=Lava Boss]Hit one out of town, nothing different, selection was worse in fact. LOL.

The 2 packs of figures that used to be 3 packs are now $8? Pshaw![/QUOTE]

That's Funny! I checked out "out of town" shops too.....nothing!
and they are price gougin'....the f-18 is $40....that's nuts!
although the $5 sets sold quick.......should be a lesson to 'em

[TwoOneEight]

Got all the Humvees except the Arctic tracked one. Hard Pass on that. But I am very happy with the PTE HumVees. Great product. Now looking for the $5 Camels and Horses. They could be $8 now, though.

[gijoeiwasthere]

[QUOTE=TwoOneEight]Got all the Humvees except the Arctic tracked one. Hard Pass on that. But I am very happy with the PTE HumVees. Great product. Now looking for the $5 Camels and Horses. They could be $8 now, though.[/QUOTE]
They've got a $5 horse set and an $8 horse w/ 2 guys and more accs.
I just bought the camo Humvee and I'm eyein' the tented bed and pick-up bed with the rails versions. I think they'd all be nice to have around.....you know for the kids HA HA
Oh Yeah $20.00 a pop now

[TwoOneEight]

[QUOTE=gijoeiwasthere]They've got a $5 horse set and an $8 horse w/ 2 guys and more accs.
I just bought the camo Humvee and I'm eyein' the tented bed and pick-up bed with the rails versions. I think they'd all be nice to have around.....you know for the kids HA HA
Oh Yeah $20.00 a pop now[/QUOTE]

Even at $20, they are still worth it. ALL versions. :D :D :D

[gijoeiwasthere]

[QUOTE=TwoOneEight]Even at $20, they are still worth it. ALL versions. :D :D :D[/QUOTE]
You're Makin' me want to get them.......I Just bought the Camo 1, 2 mambas, a Dragonfly, another Raider and a Brawler with the Hammer turret....I'm Thinkin' of Tryin' the Blue Meth to Cage the GI Joe Monkey on my Back!
5-Below is Evil too!

[Lava Boss]

Not Power Team Elite, but Ollies has the CORPS "flying fortress" transport copter. The set Ollies has is different from the picture below, it includes an ATV, not the jeep, plus the outpost tower and a few more figures. Was $29.99.
http://img1.wfrcdn.com/lf/49/hash/23627/8586262/1/Lanard-Corps-3-Piece-Total-Soldier-Flying-Fortress-Transport-Helicopter-Play-Set.jpg

[TwoOneEight]

[QUOTE=gijoeiwasthere]You're Makin' me want to get them.......I Just bought the Camo 1, 2 mambas, a Dragonfly, another Raider and a Brawler with the Hammer turret....I'm Thinkin' of Tryin' the Blue Meth to Cage the GI Joe Monkey on my Back!
5-Below is Evil too![/QUOTE]

I got the green HumVee and custom'd it. Took out the TOW launcher and put a Machine Gun on it, and painted it black. I'm diggin' it! :D

http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb472/TwoOneEight/Inventory%20GI%20Joe/12SgtStone.jpg (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/TwoOneEight/media/Inventory%20GI%20Joe/12SgtStone.jpg.html)

[Lava Boss]

They made a black SWAT one, not sure it was ever in stores or just online.