AFP’s Hasbro G.I. JOE Q&A – 9/19/9 and Pics

It’s been a few months since Hasbro’s answered any of our G.I. Joe questions, and in this round we still only received answers for two out of our three questions (submitted by Ray from the Fwoosh.)  But they make up for it by sending along hi-res pics of upcoming figures, including Target and Wal-Mart exclusives.

Update – the Hasbro PR team has sent over the answer to our first question.

1. Would it be possible to get pictures from the JoeCon slide shows? A lot of the pictures of the stuff from the JoeCon slide shows are hard to see and it be great if we could see nice quality versions of what was shown. They do this with Hasbro Star Wars con presentations, why not with Joe as well?

We really enjoy giving GI Joe fans who attend the conventions a sneak peek of the upcoming line at forums such as JoeCon, ComicCon and Toy Fair, however we prefer to distribute images when they more accurately reflect final production.

2. There’s some debate with Night Adder figure, is he supposed to have African American skin or is he wearing black spandex? Cause it would be strange to have tattoo’s on spandex. Plus his picture on the card art makes it look like he’s supposed to have African American skin tone. Is this a factory flaw and will it be corrected, or is it on purpose?

Night Adder is meant to be of African decent. His arms and torso are meant to be his skin covered with tattoos.

3. We’ve seen leaked pictures of a Python Patrol Televiper, and word was from JoeCon it’s probably nixed. Is there any chance of releasing it in the original Televiper color scheme? Since it has corrected more accurate body than the one came with the flight pod. Plus, the Televiper needs his gear, it’s very iconic and essential – you can’t have a communications trooper with out communication gear.

Unfortunately, there are no plans at this time.

And here’s the pictures:

GI JOE Air Viper with Rocket Pack Packaging (780x900).jpgGI JOE Storm Shadow with Arashikage Cycle Packaging (780x900).jpgGI JOE Cobra Viper Commando with Serpent Armor Packaging (780x900).jpgGI JOE Air Viper with Rocket Pack (1024x549).jpgGI JOE Wet Suit with Dragonfish (1024x731).jpgGI JOE Storm Shadow with Arashikage Cycle (1024x595).jpgGI JOE Cobra Viper Commando with Serpent Armor (1024x610).jpgGI JOE Snake Eyes City Strike Packaging (593x900).jpgGI JOE Conrad 'Duke' Hauser City Strike Packaging (593x900).jpgGI JOE Desert Viper Desert Battle Packaging (593x900).jpgGI JOE Ripcord Jungle Assault Packaging (593x900).jpgGI JOE Storm Shadow Artic Threat Packaging (593x900).jpgGI JOE Snake Eyes City Strike (1024x654).jpgGI JOE Conrad 'Duke' Hauser City Strike (1024x773).jpgGI JOE Desert Viper Desert Battle (1024x808).jpgGI JOE Ripcord Jungle Assault (1024x670).jpgGI JOE Storm Shadow Arctic Threat 2 (1024x822).jpgGI JOE Snake Eyes Vs. Storm Shadow Packaging (1024x683).jpgGI JOE Snake Eyes Vs. Storm Shadow (1024x385).jpg

Toys R Us $5 Off Purchase of $25 Coupon – Today Only

To promote its Facebook page, Toys R Us has a special $5 off coupon for purchases of $25 and over on Toysrus.com. This coupon is for today only!  It’s a nice deal, because they also have selected action figures on clearance.

Update – they’ve posted another coupon today, so keep checking back!

I am thinking about using the coupon to get the Honky Tonk Man for almost nothing. The exclusive version is just $6.98. This would be in revenge for our encounter at San Diego Comic-Con. VeeBee and I found him standing alone in the aisles and asked him to take a picture with us – we’re both old school wrasslin’ fans. He put his arm around VeeBee and then asked for $20. Well, I’m gonna buy you for $1.98! Take that, Honky Tonk!

We have added an exclusive facebook $5 off coupon on any purchase of $25 on Toysrus.com to the coupon tab on our facebook homepage. Happy shopping!

via Facebook | Toys”R”Us.

MattyCollector.com Release Dates through End of Year

Mattel has published a MattyCollector.com release schedule for the remainder of the year.  As we suspected, the Dark Knight figures were pushed back by a month.  And check out December – better start saving up for the holidays! 😀

Upcoming sale dates for MattyCollector.com

Hey gang,

We are working on getting items up on Mattycollector.com about 3 months before the onsale date. Until that goes live in a few weeks, here is an update through the end of the year:

Oct 15:

  • Ghostbusters 12″ Ray – $60.00
  • Ghostbusters 6″ Ray – $20.00
  • MOTUC Teela $20.00 (subscription figure)
  • MOTUC Zodak – $20.00
  • Dark Knight Movie Masters Bank Robber Joker – $20.00

Nov 15:

  • DCUC Color of Fear 2 pack -$25.00
  • DCU JLU Doom Patrol 4 pack -$30.00
  • Dark Knight Proto Suit Batman $20.00
  • MOTUC Scareglow – $20.00 (subscription figure)
  • MOTUC He-Man reissue $20.00
  • CARs Die Cast 1:24 Mater $45.00

Dec 1:

  • 3 3/4 Avatar collection (retail items, not exclusive to Mattycollector.com)

Dec 15:

  • Ghostbusters 12″ Egon $60.00
  • Ghostbusters 6″ Winston with Trap – $20.00
  • DC Superfriends Robin $15.00
  • DC Superfriends Hawkman (brown deco) $15.00
  • DCUC Animal Instinct 2 pack $25.00
  • DC 12″ General Zod $60.00
  • Dark Knight MM Harvey Dent $20.00
  • World’s Greatest DC Superheroes Green Arrow -$20.00
  • MOTUC Goddess $20.00
  • MOTUC King Randor $20.00 (subscription figure)
  • MOTUC Skeletor re-issue $20.00
  • CARs Die Cast 1:24 Doc $45.00
  • Flying Stands for 6″ Mattel figures $15.00 (3 stands)

There may be a few additional item as well and not everything always goes to plan. If any of these dates change we will be sure to announce and update as soon as possible.

Wait until you see 2010! Lots of great items in store!

Matty

via Facebook | Mattycollector.com: Upcoming sale dates for MattyCollector.com.

AFP’s Ask Matty Round-Up for 9/15/9

I was traveling yesterday so wasn’t able to get these posted right away.  Here are the latest questions and answers from Mattel.  Thanks to Mattel and Toy Guru!

DC Comics

1. You’ve been saying for a while that the fate of the JLU line is in collectors’ hands. At the time of this writing, all three 4-packs and the San Diego Comic-Con Green Lantern Origins 3-pack are still available on Mattycollector.com. How are the fans doing with respect to keeping the line alive? How are the new products doing at Target?

New JLU packs are currently available at Target and Mattycollector.com. We are reviewing whether the Mattycollector.com packs, with fan demand playing an important role.

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DC Universe Classics Wave 12 Press Pics

Mattel has sent us press pics of DC Universe Classics Wave 12 with a reminder that the Masters of the Universe Classics Webstor has just gone on sale today. These images first appeared in Toyfare magazine. It seems like Spectre will have glow in the dark skin on the regular figure, and not as a variant, but I’ll ask to make sure. Update: Toy Guru has confirmed that the glow in the dark skin will be on a variant figure.

Normally I would optimize colors on these pictures, but as there’s been some question as to what Iron will look like, I’ve not modified these pics at all.

Attached are images of DCUC Wave 12 figures for immediate publication. These are images of the original sculpts. Actual product may vary.

Copperhead (648x1200).jpgDr Midnight (657x1200).jpgEclipso (724x1200).jpgDessad (817x1200).jpgIron (798x1200).jpgSpectre (798x1200).jpgDarkseid C_C figure (876x1200).jpgMary Batson (634x1200).jpg

  • Spectre (with glow in the dark skin!)
  • Eclipso
  • Dr Mid-Nite
  • Iron (with real metal parts!)
  • Copperhead
  • Mary Marvel (with white chase version, image not available)
  • Desaad
  • Collect and Connect Darkseid

Wave 12 will ship in Spring of 2010.

Also, MOTUC Webstor goes on sale today on MattyCollector.com at 12:00 noon. Images attached.

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