More reviews added to Rise of COBRA Review Index
To go along with Snake Eyes (City Strike) I’ve posted reviews for two of his Wave 5 compatriots:
Check them out and more at the Rise of COBRA Review Page!
New items being spotted at brick and mortal retail
To go along with recent reports of the Toys “R” Us Exclusive Attack on the Pit multipack, reports are coming in that Target has gotten in on the act, with recent shipments of the “Rescue Mission” 4-Pack hitting retail. According to a Target employee on HissTank.com, initial release schedules were for October 11th, but apparently some stores are getting an early hit.
While it doesn’t pack as much punch as the Attack on the Pit set does, I’m starting to warm up to the Rescue Mission set as well. I really love the spandex Duke to go along with the Ripcord from TRU’s set, and that Resolute Snake Eyes is the coolness no matter how he’s used. I’m actually really looking forward to getting that figure in hand, too, I think he’ll look pretty bad ass in all black with the Paris Pursuit head sculpt.
Two Neo-Vipers round off the boxed set, which are all well and good, too. While this set clocks in at $19.99 ($5 cheaper than the Attack on the Pit) I don’t think it quite offers as much bang for your buck. The Toys “R” Us set comes with 5 figures instead of 4, plus the Molepod! Quite a bonus for five more dollars. Check out the image below.
To go along with this, several HissTank members are reporting that the Toys “R” Us Exclusive Bench Press and Snow Serpent have also been spotted at retail stores as well.
Collectors Clamor for Classic Toys in “Birthday Bids” Auction to Benefit Toy Industry Foundation
In celebration of the various anniversaries and birthdays of some of the top toy brands in the world, the Toy Industry Foundation has launched several benefit auctions to support children in need. These auctions will be sold through eBay at givingworks.ebay.com (search for Toy Industry Foundation). In celebration of G.I. Joe’s 45th Anniversary, an exclusive golf bag and movie poster signed by the director, producer, and cast of G.I. Joe: The Rise of COBRA.
For the full Press Release, click the “Read the rest of this entry” link below. Let’s step up, G.I. Joe fans, this is for a great cause!
HasbroToyShop has Wave 5 up for pre-order NOW!
G.I. Joe: The Rise of COBRA Wave 5 has been listed on HasbroToyShop for a while, but only as “Coming Soon”…well, this morning, the pre-order gates have opened! Each figure (including the spectacular City Strike Snake Eyes) are now up for pre-order. Looks like figures will begin shipping October 19th, but judging by how much in demand Snake Eyes seems to be, you may want to jump on this boat early at a decent price.
Don’t forget to use gijoe10 for a 10% discount!
- Snake Eyes (City Strike)
- Duke (City Strike)
- Ripcord (Jungle Assault)
- Desert-Viper
- Storm Shadow (Arctic Threat)
The really exciting thing about this to me, is that it sounds very much like the awesome Pursuit of COBRA stuff will start hitting late this year…can’t wait for that. Go get ’em!
City Strike Snake Eyes reviewed!! Night Adder, Kamakura, etc… as well
I’ve been getting a smattering of new assortments at my house coming here and there and have posted some reviews for your consumption! The highlight is by far Snake Eyes (City Strike) so he gets top billing, but that’s not all that I’ve got posted. I also slightly revamped the Rise of COBRA Review Page because I wasn’t especially happy with the layout. Check out the reviews below!
Is City Strike Snake Eyes as good as everyone thinks he is? Yes, yes he is.