My 25th Anniversary Joes

Dr. Solar · Post by **Dr. Solar** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:33 pm

So after seeing Unblessed's Joe thread, I decided to throw up my own pics.

These are my 25th anniversary Joes:

11 of the original 13 joes. From left to right: Short-Fuze, Grunt (in the jeep), Clutch (driving the jeep), Flash (on the tank), Steeler (driving the tank), Hawk (jumping off the tank), Stalker, Scarlet, Rock N Roll (on the tank), Snake Eyes, Breaker. They haven't yet released Zap or Grand Slam to my knowledge.

The other Joes:

From left to right: Sgt. Bazooka, Roadblock, Crankcase (driving the AWE Striker), Duke, Gung Ho, and Tripwire.

My goal is to get the 25th anniversary versions of the first 4 years of Joes.

The Cobra Horde:

Tele-Viper and Stinger Driver in trouble bubbles, 2 Airborne Cobra Troopers, Stormshadow and Major Bludd on the left, Firefly behind a Crimson Guardsmen, Destro in front of the HISS tank, a slew of Cobra Troopers and Officers, and led by Cobra Commander with his Crimson Guard legion.

I have a few other figures that are duplicates of some of the above figures, but with different paint jobs, accessories, etc.

superman-prime · Post by **superman-prime** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 11:24 pm

go JOE

maraxusofkeld · Post by **maraxusofkeld** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 7:40 am

I'd really love to start getting them, but I know it will turn into a sickness that I just cant have now.

Dr. Solar · Post by **Dr. Solar** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:38 am

I don't mind that they don't match. All my old joes are so beaten up and broken from being played with extensively that it is cool to get new, inexpensive joes that look even better (imo) than the originals.

I have found that if you don't have to buy carded figures, you can get them pretty cheap on the bay. I pay $2 - $4 per loose figure usually. Some highly desired figures will run more though.

iggy101us · Post by **iggy101us** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:46 am

Bring back memories. I had a couple of loose Joes and vehicles from the 80's which I sold about 2 years ago. I am glad I haven't caught this bug (yet).

Dr. Solar · Post by **Dr. Solar** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 11:07 am

I'm usually good with avoiding bugs.

I got some slabs, and then sold them all. Avoided that bug.

I have some original art, I love it, but I don't need a whole lot more. Avoided that bug.

I got soem dead universe stuff, but don't really care for more. Avoided that bug.

Apparently Joes are one of my weaknesses.

superman-prime · Post by **superman-prime** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 12:15 pm

if its just 1 you are lucky

Unblessed · Post by **Unblessed** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 1:31 pm

Unblessed · Post by **Unblessed** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 5:58 pm

The Target Exclusive Ultimate Battle Pack is now on clearance for $44.08. Just picked up two and opened one.

Like the Short Fuse, Stalker, Destro, HISS Driver, and Gunner sclupts. CC is a horrible sclupt and Stalker's helmet sucks.

All in all, for a 'uge set, it's a great set.. and I just ordered about 4 sets of Amazon.com...

GRRR! Collecting again. AARRGGHH!!!!

sanman · Post by **sanman** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 9:53 pm

maraxusofkeld wrote:I'd really love to start getting them, but I know it will turn into a sickness that I just cant have now.

Same here. I’ve enjoyed these since their initial release—nice shots!

superman-prime · Post by **superman-prime** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 10:28 pm

only clearence at some stores so far

Unblessed · Post by **Unblessed** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 10:35 pm

superman-prime wrote:only clearence at some stores so far

OUCH!!

(It's a sweeet set. 7 figures, 3 vehicles... for less than $70? it's a great deal.)

--edit--

Have:
G.I. Joe Cobra F.A.N.G. and Cobra C.L.A.W.
G.I. Joe Ram Cycle vs. Cobra Flight Pod
G.I. Joe V.A.M.P. with Double Clutch
G.I. Joe Armadillo Tank vs. Serpentor's Air Chariot

On the way.

and the sickness has taken over in full force.

superman-prime · Post by **superman-prime** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 11:43 pm

after i got 2 of the rares i got it bad as well

sanman · Post by **sanman** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 3:08 pm

superman-prime wrote:after i got 2 of the rares i got it bad as well

I didn’t know any were particularly rare (though that usually is case for most collector lines these days). Are these figures just short packed or variations you’re speaking of?

Unblessed · Post by **Unblessed** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 3:10 pm

Focusing my efforts to this line on the original Joes of '82.

I think Supes speaks of some short packed guys and "Pimp Daddy Destro". Supes?

Heath · Post by **Heath** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 5:05 pm

Jay Tomio wrote:
sanman wrote:
superman-prime wrote:after i got 2 of the rares i got it bad as well
I didn’t know any were particularly rare (though that usually is case for most collector lines these days). Are these figures just short packed or variations you’re speaking of?
There are a ton of variants, a ridiculous amount actually.

Is there a site for tracking this? I usually rely on YoJoe.com, but they seem to be getting behind on these kinds of things lately.

Heath · Post by **Heath** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 5:07 pm

Dr. Solar wrote:

Oh, and I like the GI Joe #1 cover recreation there.

BlackKnight · Post by **BlackKnight** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 7:07 pm

^^^ That is a fantastic Joe recreation cover there !!!

I gotta Bunch of these... most are still carded,.. but did open some.
My Favotorites so far..
Gung-Ho
1st RoadBlock
2nd Zartan
Torch & Ripper Comic Pack
Spirit
Mutt & JunkYard
Snake Eye's the Commando
1st StormShadow
WildBill

The new incarnations of Characters like Cobra Disguise Flint, Duke with Rocket Pack, & Cartoon Accurate Lady Jay really make the line Fun to collect.

I picked up the 4 Pack with Quick Kick the other Day. I had him when I was like 9. Man does his figure Rule !!! With all of his articulation, & his stand,.. you can pose Him just like the pic on his Classic Card.. Man, does it Rule.

superman-prime · Post by **superman-prime** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 8:28 pm

ya the new ones are very well made

h-comics · Post by **h-comics** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 9:19 pm

I made sure as bad I wanted to get them I stayed FAR away from them.Too bad for my buddies they are really into them.

Jesse

Unblessed · Post by **Unblessed** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:45 pm

Target's ULTIMATE BATTLE PACK is on clearance now at the Targets in my area $38 for a MOBAT tank, HISS tank, Cobra Flight Pod, and 7 figures.

YES! $38 for 7 figures & 3 vehicles!!!

I picked up 4 of 'em...

1 to keep in the box and 3 to open.

now to put on those decals.

superman-prime · Post by **superman-prime** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 12:18 am

same here picked up 2

the tank is hella cool

now i need a cobra vehicle that can kik its *SQUEE*

Unblessed · Post by **Unblessed** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 3:42 pm

62 of my 25th Joes.

sanman · Post by **sanman** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 3:53 pm

Heath wrote:
Dr. Solar wrote:
Oh, and I like the GI Joe #1 cover recreation there.

Great job--totally missed it

robb77 · Post by **robb77** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 6:26 pm

nice collection

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