About G.I. Joes:
(Quoted from Wikipedia)

G.I. Joe Toyline (for the 3.75" figures):
1) A Real American Hero (1982–1994)
2) Stars & Stripes Forever - TRU Exclusives (1997–1998)
3) A Real American Hero Collection (2000–2002)
4) G.I. Joe vs Cobra (2002–2005)
5) Direct to Consumer (DTC) (2005–2006)
6) 25th Anniversary (2007–2009)
7) G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009)
8) G.I. Joe: The Pursuit of Cobra (2010-2011)
9) 30th Anniversary (2011 - onwards)

We finally reached to Version 2.0 for the G.I. Joes thread

Old thread link is here: G.I. Joes V1

But before we begin the thread, please adhere to the little rules and regulations

Rules and Regulations:
1) Do not post non-G.I. Joe or military related posts in this thread (Any G.I. Joes/Cobra/1:18 scaled military stuff is allowed in this thread)
2) You may share your opinions on the figures/vehicles/playsets, but don't over-criticize it (After all, this is a forum for everyone, not your own house)
3) Keep your language clean. No swearing or any inappropriate "adult" talk in this thread (We got kids roaming in Lowyatt forum so be considerate)
4) Share your pictures so everyone can enjoy (Be it your own collection of G.I. Joes/Military stuff, dioramas, customs, G.I. Joe/Military toy hauls)
5) Any era of G.I. Joes are allowed in this thread (From vintage, Spytroops, Venom vs. Valor, Sigma 6, 25th Anniversary, Resolute, Rise of Cobra, Pursuit of Cobra and even current 30th Anniversary) *Despite that Sideshow do produce G.I. Joe figures, they're strictly 12" figures and there's already a thread about 12" figures*
6) Share tips and advises (Be it what to collect, where to get em, how to maintain them or even customizing tips as well)

Current Collectors in Malaysia (By collectors, i mean heavy collectors, not casual)
1) Sadistic Reaper - Kuala Lumpur
2) darkshadow - Penang
3) Odinn - Kuala Lumpur
4) kerberos09 - Kuala Lumpur
5) tsg - Kuala Lumpur
6) cranx - PJ/Kuala Lumpur
7) jediwalker - Kuala Lumpur *Updated*
8) dzirhan *Updated*
9)
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Note: Anyone that i missed out, do PM me about it and i'll add you in the list (coz i dunno if you're still collecting or not, also on how hardcore of a collector that you are, no offense). Also, i'm listing out those who's active in the thread

To begin version 2.0, let's start with the picture spam



















This post has been edited by Sadistic Reaper: Aug 19 2011, 03:20 PM

Yup, i believe there's more too but don't seem to see them active in the thread though

Oh, and i edited the first post so thanks

More pic spam of the 1987 Cobra Wolf

Still in the midst of restoring it

No surprise there, I already expected that Hasbro Malaysia's not gonna bring in any 30th anniversary or any of the Zarana exclusives long time ago

This post has been edited by Sadistic Reaper: Aug 17 2011, 08:55 PM

Chill, 'King', i'm just stating my opinion, no need to bite my head off

Old pic spam is alright, glad to see some pics from your side! Could we see your entire collection?

Speaking of which, since you have two skystrikers, have you assemble them yet? which customs stickers you're gonna use? I'm gonna guess snake eyes?

Once in a blue moon? Doubt so, ever since Hasbro Malaysia stopped bringing in POC after wave 2

Tut tut, no out of G.I. Joe topic, but i haven't check out the new series yet, will be soon myself


Great to see your pics! Howsabout your entire collection?

Now that's an interesting find you got there! Looks like a good figure for custom

Oh, you want me to add you in the list at the first post, tiger I? Also, show us your collection

Oh welcome back, jediwalker! Haven't seen you for a while, how's life? Still collecting?


Oh, updated the first post for the collectors section for both jediwalker and Tiger I!

This post has been edited by Sadistic Reaper: Aug 18 2011, 09:37 AM

Old pic spam!

Yeah, i was very tempted to apply the stickers to look like the VFS Jolly Rogers but i have to stick by the vintage style look, still having doubts lol

Took me an hour or so to apply all the bloody stickers...such a pain


Hey hey, come on, lol, where you're from? If you drop by to Times Square at Grafitti, you can get some of the older 25th anniversary figures or there's this guy who sets up a stall in the flea market on Sundays, selling the POC and Resolute figures in amcorp mall

There's this toyshop called 1toys at the top floor, also in amcorp mall, there's selling the Resolute 7 packs too and the POC Storm Rider vehicle pack

Toywiz, also in amcorp mall, still have a few older POC figures too!

Lot 10 still have the POC wave 1 figures like storm shadow, cobra commander, probably snowjob too

And there's always Ebay

This post has been edited by Sadistic Reaper: Aug 18 2011, 10:04 AM

No problem, dude! Oh, i sent you a PM on that seller's contact number, so check his stall out if you have the time

Great pics there, tsg! And that's an interesting looking conquest custom you got there but what's that cannon under the wing from?

This post has been edited by Sadistic Reaper: Aug 18 2011, 10:31 AM

Oh, you got any upclose shot of that cannon?

You mean from the G.I. Joe's toy line or any others?

For the G.I. joes line, i have HISS Tank (1983), HISS Tank II (1989), HISS Tank (blue variant from 25th), HISS V.5 (2010, custom repainted to black), Arctic HISS (2009), Cobra Fury (2010), Destro's D.E.M.O.N. (1988), Destro's Razorback (1989), Cobra Maggot (1987), Cobra IMP (1988), Cobra Wolf (1987), Destro's Dominator (1990, sort of a tank)

For the non-G.I. joe toy line i have the world peacekeeper's main battle tank (custom paint to cobra blue with cobra stickers applied), world peacekeeper's infantry fighting vehicle armored truck, 21st Century Toys Ultimate Soldier's M4 Bradley (custom paint to desert colors with cobra stickers applied) and a 1:16 scaled RC Tiger I tank

Here's an old pics of it (before i had it applied with cobra stickers)







This post has been edited by Sadistic Reaper: Aug 19 2011, 09:23 AM

Thanks very much! Yup, it fits nicely and compatible with the 25th figures

Hey, man! Welcome back! Thought you quit the forums, but glad that you're back, also i edited the first post to add your name in there

Oh, you gotta show us your entire collection

It's the 2003 spytroops version?

Lol, thought it was a custom, my bad on that coz i'm not familiar with spytroops line

Dude, why you go say it's a self-mod on that cannon?

thank god you resized it

This post has been edited by Sadistic Reaper: Aug 18 2011, 03:55 PM

I'm just hoping that the sequel movie will be better than the first, but by the rumors and news, along with the pics going on, looks like it might be a bit more grittier than its predecessor

Although no finalized cast crew yet (or at least, not officially), a lot of the characters are new characters which is kinda dissapointing (again, not finalized yet) and we only know 2 actors for the Cobra side: Lee Byun Hyun for Storm Shadow again and Ray Stevenson as Firefly, wish there's more revelation on Cobra side

Have you tried checking out amcorp mall to get your POC figures?

Great man, still glad you're back

Nice pic but out of topic

Oh come on, you exaggerate the negativity, buying from EBay isn't all that bad

From my personal experience, the customs usually will let the item go through for G.I. Joes and as for the shipping fees , it all depends the Ebay seller's choices. Some sellers offer multiple choices, most don't. Can't find what you want with the shipping then keep on browsing

If you want cheap, then get Standard shipping or USPS First Class, then expect your item to arrive in 3-4 weeks. The only thing that you need to worry about is the size of the package that you ordered. Coz if its 1 small item (like a loose figure or parts) then expect the package to get lost during shipping (or stolen by USPS employees). If you want, you can pay a few dollars for insurance but you'll need to notify the seller about it. So far, all my bigger packages arrive in 1 piece, be it an entire wave 5 of POC, vintage vehicles or etc.

If you want fast and willing to pay, go for Priority and then 2 weeks later the item definitely will arrive in your laps.

Afraid of cheating Ebay sellers? Just check the seller's feedback, read the item's description properly, check the pictures properly, ask the seller any questions if not clear...and if you're satisfied then buy or if you're not, browse again

Most Ebay sellers are willing to solve your issue if you don't find satisfactory with your item, like having 1 item missing from the figure, the seller is willing to ship it to you with no additional charges (again, really depends on the seller) or your shipped item went missing after 30 days then sometimes they'll either refund back to you or resend the item again. And once all is done, leave a feedback to the seller

So yeah, it's the same pricing as Wan (the stall seller in amcorp mall) is selling anyway (except for Priority pricing) except he's not bringing it as much stock or as fast as you wanted

Like i said, if all of you keep hoping for Hasbro Malaysia to bring in new G.I. Joes, chances are...well, fat chances. If you wanna collect, collect then and get it through Wan or from Ebay. If you can't afford it, then keep on browsing coz you'll bound to find something cheap.

Oh, btw, this is just my opinion, it's up to you guys to listen or not coz this is a free country so don't go biting my head off (like a certain someone who just did)

This post has been edited by Sadistic Reaper: Aug 20 2011, 10:08 AM

Got my haul today

1988 Destro's D.E.M.O.N. (Missing Ferret driver and will need to do some cleaning tonight coz its covered in dust!)



1989 Destro's Razorback (Has a broken antennae and missing 1 radar dish, both items i already have at home, so will fix them tonight!)

Just arrived today in the office, another haul

2011 Hasbro G.I. Joe 30th Anniversary's Cobra Viper, Cobra Trooper, Steel Brigade & Hazard Viper



This post has been edited by Sadistic Reaper: Aug 23 2011, 11:50 AM

Here's a simple set up of the Razorback, being accompanied by the iron grenadiers and the heavy arms for support

Second set of Razorback in siege mode

Destro's D.E.M.O.N. set up (and fully cleaned up too)

Oh hey, your stuffs finally arrived! You had it delivered to your office? Really awesome haul, dude! You manage to even get 1 Cobra Viper, congrats! Now you need moar!

And yes, it's a good day for the Joes to DIE!

I also have my haul as well

I went to the main post office today to collect 3 items



1987 Cobra Wolf (with Ice Viper, missing 2 sais. This makes it my second Cobra Wolf), 1989 H.I.S.S. II (with Track Viper, missing 1 pistol. H.I.S.S. II missing 2 retainer bars and 1 missile. This makes it my second H.I.S.S. II, i still got 2 more waiting to be delivered) and the 2009 25th Anniversary Alley Viper (making it my third 25th alley viper on hand)



This post has been edited by Sadistic Reaper: Aug 27 2011, 10:57 AM