That's what I love about this board. We all respect one another, and I think everyone here gets along really well. The fact that emotions are running so high over these little pieces of plastic just shows how much everyone here cares about the G.I. Joe brand, and the fact that you were willing to make peace with one another shows that unlike certain other collecting communities, those who follow the banner of G.I. Joe are able to let bygones be bygones.

Anyway, it's great to see you guys make up. Sometimes you just need a few days to cool off.

So with peace now returned to JoeDios, hopefully this means we won't be losing either of you, right??

25th Joes
 

I just want you guys to know that I value all your opinions and look forward to seeing them on Joe related issues. Keep em comin!!!

You guys are gonna love this.

We all know that there will be 25 figures for the 25th Anniversary. Justin dug up some more info and prepared a report over on the JBL (well, GeneralJoes). There's been a lot of discussion of whether we would be getting 25 single characters or 25 figures. As Hasbro has been saying it, us fans will be getting 25 figures. If you read that literally, that means 'we' could be getting a treatment of the v2 Snake Eyes and a hooded Cobra Commander.

Just food for thought.

General Hawk's ToyFair report, 2007


Will there only be 25 figures? - Early plans are indeed for 25 figures to celebrate the 25th Anniversary. And yes, that is 25 figures, not 25 characters. However, so far response from retailers and collectors both has been outstanding, and the doors are wide open for other future releases. Please consider, though, while 25 figures is a nice round number to celebrate the anniversary, it is not an absolute limit, and I'm sure Hasbro designers are eagerly anticipating bringing some more great items out in the 25th Anniversary style.

So, can we expect multiple versions of the same character in that 25 figure number? - Yes, there will be multiple versions of certain central characters included within that 25 figure limit.

Considering the amount of molded-on accessories, couldn't they have just done interchangeable visors and chest gear to change Snake-Eyes from his v1 to his v2, and just do CC like his VvV figure with interchangeable helmet and hood with a mask underneath?

As soon as I saw that they're doing Snake-Eyes v1, I just assumed we would at least get another version of him. Version 2 is, after all, probably his best-known look and it would make little sense for Hasbro not to do that too. I still think swappable heads would be the way to go for Cobra Commander, but I've been sort of expecting a second version of that figure as well.

I'm not sure how they can do more versions of the others though... I mean, if the purpose of this project is to make, as many have surmised, the most "iconic" versions of these characters, then who besides Snakes and CC has more than one iconic look? Possibly an Iron Grenadiers Destro, but that's really all I can come up with...



Sweet! I'm going to be at Comic-Con!

The rumor mill is up and running again.

-MasterCollector newsletter should be out soon. There should be pictures of the Cobra Officer, v2 SE, v2 Stormy and hooded CC.

-The question of figure scale might be answered. It's believed that the figures will be in-scale to each other. For example, Roadblock could be over 4" to represent that he's a big mofo and Scarlet (being female) would be a touch under 3.75".

-The MOTH IV set is supposedly a Snow Viper and Ice Viper or something of that sort.

Those are just rumors and speculations. Those who are in the club will know for sure in a few days, I'm sure.

Another Snake Eyes, another Storm Shadow, another Cobra Commander? Please Hasbro, enough is enough! Just pick ONE version of each character. They really have made a mess of this whole 25th anniversary thing, haven't they? :mad:

You know, THIS is what sucks about this toy line..........
For the love of god, with all the character's available, PICK SOMEONE ELSE!!!!!!!!!!!!


UUGGHHH!!!!!!!!!

So the Cobra Trooper is in a 5-pack with a bunch of unique characters, while the Officer is going to be available on an individual card.

Yeah, smart move there, Hasbro...

Actually, it is believed that the Cobra Trooper will also show up single-carded, eventually. I know, there's some weird logic behind it and I'm just getting stuff from the JBL.