You'll let what slide?.. I used the ''word drama queen'' because thats how I saw it.. I already explained in my post my original comments were for the fact nobody but one or two appeared to have explained their feelings.. to touch on this further Outrider.. you only have to look at Dave's [G.I.Jock] post to see what I was really looking for....

Dave had the deceny to comment.. and he done it with the integrity and spoke of his opinion with his true feeling.. where as your initial post just resorted to say G.I.Joe will be dead because the figures are crap.. and not post anything to back up those statements.. I feel is utterly pointless.. it wasn't just you.. there was others initially that posted one or two sentances making snide comments without backing up why they thought the product was so poor. Is that really so childish of me to point this out... ?

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I did give my reasons why I dislike these figures, but that is irrelevant. You have obviously missed my point completely. It's not about differing opinions, it's about respect. I'm not wasting anymore of my time, this is my final post. Goodnight & God bless, this is Outrider signing off.

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G'night then...
ok things I do like about the 25th Anniversary figures..
Added articulation.. I really think these figures will be great in dio's or animations.. the way they have been made set them up perfectly for anims.. movement around the waist, wrists and ankles and the design of the actual characters is really looking.

I do understand the fact people say certain ones have articulation thats then limited but maybe with these figures it will boil down to having them in your hands first. I also am willing to at least give them a try.. I aint too keen on roadblock having blue eyes.. but maybe I can see past that..
I've heard many comments on the baroness.. her looks etc.. I think H could of done a much better job with her face.. but again.. pre production models.. could be changed right?
I also have to add I really like the MARS Briefcase that Destro has.. that head of his looks a little small.. however I think it only looks that way cos of the width and design of his collar.

Movig onto the actual release... whats the style.. Is there going to be 10 in a box and 15 on single cards or what? Do we know which ones are going to be carded yet?

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Nem. The 1st 10 will be broken into 5-packs. 5 Joes. 5 Cobra. They will each come in a box w/ a sound device that will be playing the Sunbow GI Joe theme. These will be released June/July as per Justin at ToyFair. Box set will be $25.

The 'last' 15 will be released, we assume, August/Sept as single cards. Characters are only speculation; we don't actually know who will be made. Singles will be $6.

Hey Outrider, I'd just like to say.. everything what I said recently.. I'm sorry.. ok?

I would accurately disect my last few posts and go into the intricacies of why I done what i done.. and why I said what I said.. for the best part of me I think I am pretty much resigned.. when I get involved in something .. my frustration leads me to post "attacking attitude" kind of posts.. this isnt really who I am and neither who I aspire to be.. unfortunately for now I cannot really do anything about it..

I've been told by a friend that I should change my offensive attitude and words used.. unfortunately its not that easy.. my frustrations with life and my current standing are often reflected in these "attitude" style posts.. and I only really reflect after the damage has been done... or someone tries to point them out..

My best is I can only apologise directly to Outrider publicly and to anyone offended seriously by my posts.. I really am sorry..
It remains one of my biggest character flaws.. and I really can't see it changing in the next year or so.. my best would be to stop posting and just contribute to viewing and rating pictures..

I'll be around.. but considering I've probably upset the majority here.. I don't think I'll be missed so much.

So again.. I am really sorry to Outrider.. and obviously sorry to anyone who read my previous posts on this subject.
Sorry.
Richard.

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Richard,

Please don't stop posting just because of one set of posts on a thread. Everybody has 'bad days'.....hell even I have 'em!!! But I for one (and again, I can only speak for myself-the rest can agree, disagree or agree TO disagree with me), enjoy your comments on pics & threads!!! You took a HUGE step in revealing what you just did in your latest post. That shows that you are willing to admit and apologize for 'putting a nose out of joint'....and that's no easy feat!

So don't stop just for this, please. You have a very valued opinion in this forum, truly. If you find yourself teetering again, then just opt to say nothing. But don't not ever say anything again. That would be a serious loss to this community......

Peace,
Prudence

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Agreed.

To publicly appologise was very big of you. Not an easy thing either. I'm glad you did though. You have a fine repuation amongst the Joe collecting world, as well as being immensely well respected. It would be a pity if you lost that or people thought harshly of you, over a few mistakes. Especially in the forum environment.

This is a bit of a subject as well, the 25th anniv. Passions are kinda running high.

So it's likely over the next few months we might see the best and the worst in eachother over the subject.

Some collectors love the stuff, some like me, feel they have been pished on by Hasbro.

A few fellow collectors have noticed that things are kinda weird just now in the Joe community, maybe theres a full moon or something?

Once again, well done for appologising publicly. It's very comendable.

Dave

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Outrider,


I just got done really re-reading the posts in this entire thread. Were you really serious?!?!?!? I don't want to get all 'girly', but I don't want to miss you in this forum!!! I have enjoyed your pics, posts & humor!! Please don't let the thoughts of one person prevent you from enjoying this forum or the people in it.

I hope you reconsider, I was just getting to know you...I wouldn't want to see you go, especially over this.....

Peace,
Prudence

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