That seems more than fair. My perception is that most collectors will pick up a set each of the 5 packs and then buy out the cobra soldier army builders a few seconds after that.

Thanks for the update, G. I had to read it twice. I was worried it was $25 per fig when I read it too quickly. $25 for a set or $6 apiece. Now let's hope they produce enough so that we all can kindly share with our fellow collectors. Thanks big H for a reasonable price-point on a quality product.

On a side not regarding articulation.....my son has a Marvel Spiderman with "midchest" articulation. He is about 5 or 6 inches tall. But his waist also rotates. The waist articulation is not readily evident unless you are trying to turn the whole torso sideways. That is one fantastically articulated figure. If Hasbro has that scaled down to 3.75 for us, I think we will not be disappointed.

Ahem. The 1st 10 figures will be divided into 2 5-packs.

The last 15 will be sold in singles.

As TG noted while chatting, it's pretty retarded that the Cobra Trooper is in stuck in a 5-pack. The Cobra Officer (we assume it's being made) should be in there and the Trooper as a single. HOWEVER, IF Hasbro has the Cobra Viper ready to go, the Viper will most likely be bought up quicker than a Trooper.

They say there are 25 figures, the 25 most popular characters. They name the figures we've already seen for the 5-packs, then they say the single packs are a series of 15 figures -- that makes 25 figures, so if the single packs included the figures we've already seen it would mean there's only 15 characters. So, basically, we're only going to see the characters we already know about in the 5-packs. Fingers crossed for some decent army builders in the 15 singles, with appropriate per-case ratios...

This also implies that we won't be getting a visored Snake Eyes...

G.I. JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO sets

(Approximate retail price of $25.00; Ages: 5 & up; Available: Summer 2007)

Sure to delight fans both new and old, 25th Anniversary Figures are all new sculpts and the most detailed and articulated G.I. JOE figures ever! Hasbro kick-offs the anniversary with the release two special-edition sets, each containing five classic G.I. JOE characters from the A REAL AMERICAN HERO line. Characters include G.I. JOE force’s fearless patriots DUKE, SNAKE EYES, GUNG HO, SCARLET and ROAD BLOCK, as well as their slithery adversaries COBRA COMMANDER, DESTRO, STORM SHADOW, BARONESS and a COBRA TROOPER. Each pack also comes with a sound box in the shape of the G.I. JOE logo that plays the beloved theme from the G.I. JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO animated series.



G.I. JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO single packs

(Approximate retail price of $6.00; Ages 5 & up; Available: Fall 2007)

Each of the fifteen 3-3/4-inch figures – in replica G.I. JOE packaging circa 1982 – will feature new sculpts, enhanced articulation, and a base stand featuring the character’s name.

It was already relesed by Hasbro media that there will be 25 figures. The 1st 10 figures will be available in 2 5-packs. They will be released Summer.

We know that the other 15 will be released later. In this case, Fall. The remaining 15 will be singles.

Luke Ellison made a comment that what if the other 15 are repaints? Was it a joke? Was it sarcasm? Or is that something Hasbro would do just to make us MORE wary of their actions? We are all assuming that the OTHER 15 will be original characters. Hasbro already said that the 25 figures chosen range from 1982-1985. Another way to say this Anticaldo is "circa-'82". Unfortunately, that's cryptic way of putting it.

Let's cut the chase. Hasbro is gonna be putting on the market sellable characters and figures. Despite what the fans think, you can't actually expect characters like Grunt or Steeler to be made. Not when there are far more popular Joes that Hasbro would cater to. It should ALSO be noted that Hasbro will play favorites based on who is designing and sculpting them. There have been instances where designer bias has come into play. That tidbit is actually effecting the S6 line more than 3.75" as far as we know. (It's the explanation of why a new firefighter named Inferno is showing up as opposed to BBQ.)

All this comes down to is this. Don't expect the Cobra Trooper to be single carded and don't expect to try and build him easily. YOu can hope, but expecting will just be a let-down. Especially if a Viper is made.

Plain English Translation

5 Joes in one big pack
5 Cobras in one big pack

The rest are all in singles.

Ta da, that simple.

I gotta be honest. I'm hating 99% of what I have seen so far. But I'll buy it anyway. I'm looking forward to the two 5 packs and especially the 15 single packs. I'm hoping for many Viper and BAT army building posibilities! And with 15 figures availible as single packs, I think the odds are pretty good that I will get my army builder wish!

Thanks for the info G!

Dave

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And if they put out gray Eels (reminiscent of v.1) with advanced articulation, that too would be army built. (I usually just go with one or two figures and try to share the wealth with others. I must admit I had 3 CG's and 4 IG's back in the day. I thought that was out of control.)

This time around I will control my purchases to "small squad" building rather than "army" building.

Thanks for reiterating eveything. I read this far too hastily during lunch.