Convention 2008

[rds13601]

Was not at all pleased with the convention figures that were released. All it was is just repainted crap!! This is what pisses me off about hasbro. They puke out the same old crap that never selled to begin with with different colors. Could the Eco Warriors be at the 2009 convention. Scuse me while I barf!!!!!!!!

[4-Cobra]

I thought they was pretty good especially the BAT's,and so did just about everyone else.Your definitely in the minority on this one....

[Scarrviper]

[QUOTE=4-Cobra]I thought they was pretty good especially the BAT's,and so did just about everyone else.Your definitely in the minority on this one....[/QUOTE]

Agreed. Most of the molds have not been used by hasbro since 1993. It was a bold move by the club to give us something like the headhunters. While most people don't like the concept, I think we can agree the figures are good. I know I'm slightly biased since I'm a headhunter fan, but give me a break. It's way better than the 25th style repaints hasbro keeps pumping out.

[Hammerfel]

I'm not a fan of the Headhunters at all. I think I own one, and it was by accident.

But those BATS rock.

[Rambo]

I think the set is cool!!!! Specially the BAT's and Hot-Wire. The swat team is fine too.

[Flatline]

you Got To Give It A Chance Bro If You Never Had Them And Wanted Them This Is A Great Way To Get A Good Quick Army Build In. The Colors Are'nt That Bad, And New Molds Are Most Likely Never Going To Be In The Con Set Period! They Will Always Be Repaints Imo.

[ender098]

[QUOTE=rds13601]Was not at all pleased with the convention figures that were released. All it was is just repainted crap!! This is what pisses me off about hasbro. They puke out the same old crap that never selled to begin with with different colors. Could the Eco Warriors be at the 2009 convention. Scuse me while I barf!!!!!!!![/QUOTE]


Well, All Mastercollector has to work with is whatever Molds hasbro hasn't lost. I think all in all what they put together this year was pretty nice. I have wanted a Headhunter Stormtrooper for YEARS, but I'm not gonna pay $40.00 each to Army build them.

Let's look at past offerings;

2002 = Crimson Strike team AWESOME!
2003 = Operation Anaconda Eh?!? Crap IMHO (And the only set I DON'T have!)
2004 = Escapades in The Everglades (Dreadnok set) Ok, not great, but OK!
2005 = Mars Atacks AWESOME!!
2006 = Mercenaries Awesome (Minus the Chrome Avenger, Cobra Mortal!)!
2007 = Tanks for the Memories Should be called Tanks, but no Tanks!) Loved the Female doc, Sparks and the night Stalkers, but not enough Army builders! And I have way too many original 13 members.

2008 = Headhunters! About time. I missed a lot of the few good figures they had in 1992-1995!

At Least MC/ the GI Joe Club has an excuse. They are not a very profitable organization. They have to survive on the scraps Hasbro gives them...and I think all in all, they have done pretty good (Except the 2003 set! BLEECH!) Hasbro on the other hand should be ashamed of the crap they put out wave after wave. How many 25th Versions of Duke, Snake eyes, Storm Shadow and Cobra Commander are there already...and we're only up to what? Wave 8? That's inexcusable!

[Outrider]

[QUOTE=Scarrviper]It's way better than the 25th style repaints hasbro keeps pumping out.[/QUOTE]

So, so true! Well said Kurt! :)

[rds13601]

I had those figures with the original paint when they came out in 1993-94 I took all my 90's joes and destroyed them . Wasn't a fan then; nor now. I personally feel, D.E.F , Eco warriors, Star Brigade and Mega marines were the reasons the line stopped selling and Hasbro shut the line down.

[Da Talent]

:rolleyes: destroyed them.... come on

[nando]

destroy them ....? :confused:

[Scarrviper]

"Destroy?" What a waste.

[lehsreh]

[QUOTE=rds13601] I took all my 90's joes and destroyed them. I personally feel, D.E.F , Eco warriors, Star Brigade and Mega marines were the reasons the line stopped selling and Hasbro shut the line down.[/QUOTE]


[COLOR=Red]ninja force should be first and foremost in this list. i also agree that i thought they sucked big time(but i wouldnt get them anyway as they cost to much for me). i have however liked the past sets. this year the colors were awful, and people talk about sci-fi... but destroying anything when you know without a doubt that some kid who has a hard time getting this stuff is just plain wrong and something i cannot agree with. actually, its pretty heartless. why did you buy them if you hated them so? and why didnt you give them to a salvation army or something?

but i guess i can look on the bright side... i thought i would be the most hated person on here because i have some beef with hama, next to you im probably a saint.[/COLOR]

[rds13601]

The reason I destroyed them was that they with the bright yellows, reds purples and such did not; at least to me look like a counter terrorism unit. It was crass and I'm not richard simmons and think of rainbows but was pissed about what I purchased. I like 1982 -1988. That's jest me. I was just pissed period. I didn't care for the vehicles. I got the x-16 and painted certain parts that were orange because I wanted realistic military figures and vehicles. it's a matter of taste. I liked Dusty I over Dusty 2, I liked Big Ben, big bear and Red star and that was it. Just a matter of what you like. If u like the 90's stuff, that's cool . I'm talking me personally. :cool:

[ToneGunsRevisited]

[QUOTE=rds13601]The reason I destroyed them was that they with the bright yellows, reds purples and such did not; at least to me look like a counter terrorism unit. It was crass and I'm not richard simmons and think of rainbows but was pissed about what I purchased. I like 1982 -1988. That's jest me. I was just pissed period. I didn't care for the vehicles. I got the x-16 and painted certain parts that were orange because I wanted realistic military figures and vehicles. it's a matter of taste. I liked Dusty I over Dusty 2, I liked Big Ben, big bear and Red star and that was it. Just a matter of what you like. If u like the 90's stuff, that's cool . I'm talking me personally. :cool:[/QUOTE]
You could have tried a donation. :) There are many childs that would be happy with some neon colors figures.

[4-Cobra]

I personally think he likes to try to get a rise out of People here by saying thing's that he knows most of us would :eek: at..That's just me talking.. :cool:

[rds13601]

I could care less about you guys to get a rise about anyone!! I just state what I feel.

[ToneGunsRevisited]

[QUOTE=rds13601]I could care less about you guys to get a rise about anyone!! I just state what I feel.[/QUOTE]
I don't know what "to get a rise" means, but let me laught :D

[Rambo]

We know... you live near... :cool:

[rds13601]

That's the rumor. Feel free to come on over. I'll give ya on hell of a reception Rampuke.

[Agent Viper]

[QUOTE=rds13601]That's the rumor. Feel free to come on over. I'll give ya on hell of a reception Rampuke.[/QUOTE]


Hey dude, don't diss Rambo. :confused:

[Rambo]

[QUOTE=rds13601]That's the rumor. Feel free to come on over. I'll give ya on hell of a reception Rampuke.[/QUOTE]

oh an invitation!!!

[rds13601]

I wouldn't piss off someone who has tried to commit suicide 2 times and who also has a family member dying. I'm in a whole different state of mind than you Rambo. Oh, did I mention my chronic worsening illnesses. If you guys want to make funny comments do it towards someone who has something to lose. My address is 130 Court street Watertown, N.Y. 13601 apt 403. You might win; but I'll give ya one hell of run for the money!!!!

[Agent Viper]

[QUOTE=rds13601]I wouldn't piss off someone who has tried to commit suicide 2 times and who also has a family member dying. I'm in a whole different state of mind than you Rambo. Oh, did I mention my chronic worsening illnesses. If you guys want to make funny comments do it towards someone who has something to lose. My address is 130 Court street Watertown, N.Y. 13601 apt 403. You might win; but I'll give ya one hell of run for the money!!!![/QUOTE]


We are not starting a fight man,

[ToneGunsRevisited]

[QUOTE=rds13601]I wouldn't piss off someone who has tried to commit suicide 2 times and who also has a family member dying. I'm in a whole different state of mind than you Rambo. Oh, did I mention my chronic worsening illnesses. If you guys want to make funny comments do it towards someone who has something to lose. My address is 130 Court street Watertown, N.Y. 13601 apt 403. You might win; but I'll give ya one hell of run for the money!!!![/QUOTE]
Where are we? At kinden garden? You are fighting alone in this one man. Everyone has his problems, but this can work as excuses to call for fights, please listen to Agent Viper and just left this thing behind.

Geez, calling a fight over the internet where most people are over 18 and suposed to be mature... to come to this is to lose what was left from anything.

Let's grew up and come back to topic. Many of us liked, at least in some part, the 2008 con set. You didn't rds, so we have our choices. Please let just don't start all the Blowtorch thing again here. No one intended a fight other than you. Just look to things with friend's eyes.

[gogorobo]

[QUOTE=ToneGunsRevisited]Where are we? At kinden garden? You are fighting alone in this one man. Everyone has his problems, but this can work as excuses to call for fights, please listen to Agent Viper and just left this thing behind.

Geez, calling a fight over the internet where most people are over 18 and suposed to be mature... to come to this is to lose what was left from anything.

Let's grew up and come back to topic. Many of us liked, at least in some part, the 2008 con set. You didn't rds, so we have our choices. Please let just don't start all the Blowtorch thing again here. No one intended a fight other than you. Just look to things with friend's eyes.[/QUOTE]

well said,now as for this years con set i will admit that i wasn't wild about the headhunters or gristle with them crazy gold on gold shades but the swat set in my mind was awsome,sorry you didn't like this years set but theres always next year to look forward to and who knows they might come out with a set that you'll enjoy,cheers mate :D

[Agent Viper]

[QUOTE=ToneGunsRevisited]Where are we? At kinden garden? You are fighting alone in this one man. Everyone has his problems, but this can work as excuses to call for fights, please listen to Agent Viper and just left this thing behind.

Geez, calling a fight over the internet where most people are over 18 and suposed to be mature... to come to this is to lose what was left from anything.

Let's grew up and come back to topic. Many of us liked, at least in some part, the 2008 con set. You didn't rds, so we have our choices. Please let just don't start all the Blowtorch thing again here. No one intended a fight other than you. Just look to things with friend's eyes.[/QUOTE]


I have to agree with TGR.
Well played sir.

[Rambo]

As you dont have sense of humor I cant take you seriously rds.
Nobody have messed with your problems. Last time I refer to this.

[rds13601]

You are correct, I don't have a sense of humor anymore. Not about anything, or anyone . You want to talk smack in my direction; I take it serious. I live in a serious world. If you want to be a smart ass, a joker or a tough guy; do it in someone else's direction, Columbian!!!

[Agent Viper]

[QUOTE=rds13601]You are correct, I don't have a sense of humor anymore. Not about anything, or anyone . You want to talk smack in my direction; I take it serious. I live in a serious world. If you want to be a smart ass, a joker or a tough guy; do it in someone else's direction, Columbian!!![/QUOTE]


Calm down man, I m sure he did not want anything to be took the wrong way.
This is a forum, not a flame war!
If you ahve something aganist Rambo, do it private, do not do it on the forums.
This is a forum about freakin toys for Christ sakes, how can you start something on here?

And remember Haradrel's signature,
Arguing on the internet is like competing in the special olympics, you may win, but your still retarted

[Rambo]

[QUOTE=rds13601]You are correct, I don't have a sense of humor anymore. Not about anything, or anyone . You want to talk smack in my direction; I take it serious. I live in a serious world. If you want to be a smart ass, a joker or a tough guy; do it in someone else's direction, Columbian!!![/QUOTE]


It is COLOMBIAN!!! from COLOMBIA not Columbia. And I am proud of being from [COLOR=Yellow]COLO[/COLOR][COLOR=Navy]MB[/COLOR][COLOR=Red]IA[/COLOR].

How can I take you serious... you try suicide twice and you're still alive. PERIOD.

p.s. As I said before... we know you live near. :D

[Urban Saboteur]

You know the arguing thing has taken this topic off track.. keep going in this direction and a moderator will lock it down.

[silentdusty]

I think Rambo and rds need to take their conversation off the boards, and could probably both use a time out.

However, let's get this thing back on topic.

I personally only liked the BAT's from this years con set. The rest I could take it or leave it.

[ToneGunsRevisited]

[QUOTE=silentdusty]I think Rambo and rds need to take their conversation off the boards, and could probably both use a time out.

However, let's get this thing back on topic.

I personally only liked the BAT's from this years con set. The rest I could take it or leave it.[/QUOTE]
Take the BATs and leave the reast for me :D.

[Urban Saboteur]

I think the stuff that Master Collector do is fantastic, however I can see why not everyone would like them.

[General Jones]

[QUOTE=ToneGunsRevisited]Take the BATs and leave the reast for me :D.[/QUOTE]

Same here.

[ToneGunsRevisited]

[QUOTE=General Jones]Same here.[/QUOTE]
Ok, now we have a fight I asked first. LOL

The concept of the Headhunters are fine for me. The gold on the colors didn't turn me off. The con figures are a new chance to let collectors get some storm troopers.

[Rambo]

Back to the topic:

I think v1 Gristle is better because of the plastic used to make him. What do you think?

[gogorobo]

[QUOTE=Rambo]Back to the topic:

I think v1 Gristle is better because of the plastic used to make him. What do you think?[/QUOTE]

i agree, the con version doesn't look right at least in skin tone, it seems a little off whereas the original had a more normal looking flesh tone at least

[Flatline]

[QUOTE=gogorobo]i agree, the con version doesn't look right at least in skin tone, it seems a little off whereas the original had a more normal looking flesh tone at least[/QUOTE]
But come on did'nt anyone see Scarface!!!! That dude ruled Miami. Last time I checked Miami had hot chicks and beaches. That flesh tone is a tan bro :D and it fits him fine. Like Tone guns said this is a good quick not CHEAP way to army build some Storm Troopers.

[Scarrviper]

I've said it before and I will say it again: This year's set rocked :D :cool: ! It was not perfect, but it gave us stuff Hasbro won't give us. Gristle was a worthy update, the guards were great, the stormtroopers coluld have been better, but they are cool, and the BATs were also great. For me it was a dream come true. Now if I can just get a SWAT set :( .

[Flatline]

No kidding Scar I've lost 3 auctions for them and was close to a just buy now at 159.00 but the auctions I've lost are at $100.00 to $110.00. So.... :rolleyes: