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 NORM
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Skipping Doc?? He’s like one of the best Classified figures of 2024!

I was supposed to receive retro Stalker and CoCo today, but it looks like they’ll be delayed. Still only marked as shipped, no Out for Delivery.


   
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Posted by: @normdapito

Skipping Doc?? He’s like one of the best Classified figures of 2024!

Yeah I'd just prefer one that looks a bit more updated.  I think it's the Shipwreck legs that are throwing the figure off for me; I like when all the soldiers have their pants tucked into their boots.  I'll pick him up and maybe throw different legs on him.

 


   
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Got some figures in hand.   Love the Action Marine.   Want more - not at the $30 price tag, but...I'll probably cave.    It's just a good looking figure with some fun options.   

How is retro Stalker SO much better than regular Stalker when I already liked the first Stalker?    This one is just perfect though.     And retro Cobra Commander is the Commander I've wanted since this line debuted so I'm super excited to finally have him.  

 

Ran through two more Target stores today in hopes of catching sight of a Tiger Paw but no joy.    I don't understand how it can be perpetually sold out on-line, never in stock in the store and yet there are posts saying it's hitting clearance price...  make it make sense.   I just want ONE... please.


   
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I don't understand how it can be perpetually sold out on-line, never in stock in the store and yet there are posts saying it's hitting clearance price...  make it make sense.   

I can't make it make sense but Target did the exact same thing with Breaker and the RAM Cycle.  Most of us struggle to find one for MSRP and then pictures started showing up online of endcaps full of them at 70% off.  It's pathetic when Walmart of all places handles exclusives better.

 


   
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Posted by: @vicious7171

It's pathetic when Walmart of all places handles exclusives better.

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Opened up retro Stalker. Stalker's one of my top ten favorite characters and this is just so so SO much better, colorwise. Nice bright greens. I don't know if I'm going to give him the original's beret to match the vintage figure or keep the camo beret to match the card art. I tend to skew towards card art so I might keep the camo. Both ways look good, so I don't know.


   
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Got Raptor today. They really don't mess around with these weirdos, do they? He's ridiculous but in the best ways. My only complaint is I wish his falcon had outstretched wings too (same minor complaint I had with Shipwreck and Polly) but he's still a fun little accessory. 


   
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Count me in as loving the Retro Stalker more than the original release. I like these colors better. I got him yesterday and he is great. I was hoping he would be since I sold off my original one once this retro one was announced. I also got Doc as a birthday present this past Saturday and he is loaded with stuff and fun. I cherry pick the main line Classified series but I want all the Retro Carded ones. Just waiting for my plastic crack dealer to get his order of Retro CC and troopers in. I hate I was never able to get the Retro Snake Eyes. It is a glaring hole in my Classified collection.


   
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Posted by: @sgtstinky

Count me in as loving the Retro Stalker more than the original release. I like these colors better. I got him yesterday and he is great. I was hoping he would be since I sold off my original one once this retro one was announced. I also got Doc as a birthday present this past Saturday and he is loaded with stuff and fun. I cherry pick the main line Classified series but I want all the Retro Carded ones. Just waiting for my plastic crack dealer to get his order of Retro CC and troopers in. I hate I was never able to get the Retro Snake Eyes. It is a glaring hole in my Classified collection.

the walmart one? Pretty sure he is around 30 ish. Try aliexpress and walmart.com. I seen him plenty of times at a reasonable price.

 


   
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I actually went back after work and picked up the Tiger Paw I saw on my break. It was actually still there to my slight surprise. Looks like a slow collector visit day at that Target. Anyhow, the bloody thing ran up full price so it wasn’t on half off clearance. The TF Roadblock and Tripwire 2 packs were still full price also at this Target. The good news was they price matched the online clearance sale and sold it at $38.49 plus tax. So if you find these and it’s still full price, have them match the online sale at least while it lasts. 

is that the clearance price? Online says just sale nit clearance. Mine are full price but thinking this Sunday morning they will be lowered in the stores. 

 

At this point tiger paw will most likely end up at Ross, possibly ollies. Ross seems to get the target stuff and the half off store but ollies just got Target exclusives marvel. 

 


   
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Got some figures in hand.   Love the Action Marine.   Want more - not at the $30 price tag, but...I'll probably cave.    It's just a good looking figure with some fun options.   

How is retro Stalker SO much better than regular Stalker when I already liked the first Stalker?    This one is just perfect though.     And retro Cobra Commander is the Commander I've wanted since this line debuted so I'm super excited to finally have him.  

 

Ran through two more Target stores today in hopes of catching sight of a Tiger Paw but no joy.    I don't understand how it can be perpetually sold out on-line, never in stock in the store and yet there are posts saying it's hitting clearance price...  make it make sense.   I just want ONE... please.

I grabbed the divers at half off store for 20. Wish they had more. The 30 plus price tag is silly and will stop any purchases. My targets are packed to the gills with these. Just waiting for that price to be cut in half and I'm loading up. 

 


   
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@unclassified Yeah. The online price is the sale price but I just call it clearance for some reason. The TF two packs in some of my Targets have reached half off. 

Now I’m curious as to why you think the Tiger Paw will hit Ollie’s or Ross. It’s been my impression there was not enough to go around. It’s not in the same situation as the TF Ram or PP Trouble Bubble. I mean it’s still possible. Maybe a few Tiger Paws here and there but probably not in the big numbers where it will reach many Ross stores like Tomax and Xamot were.  


   
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Retro Stalker and Cobra Commander arrived via Amazon. As anticipated, busted bubbles, so automatic openers, no need to compare.

Stalker is sharp. That color definitely pops compared to the drab military green of the previous figure. But that's all in terms of differences. Putting the retro together just reminded me of how good a figure the original is. 

Cobra Commander.. might be one of my favorite figures in the line now. Helmet came out perfect (my carded version has a jacked asymmetrical helmet), the rest of the figure is just stunning. Perfect interpretation of the classic look. My display has the first CC in the turret of the HISS, as if on military parade. That regal costume fits for my display. This one may find its own special display elsewhere. I also want to try to outfit him with a 1:12 scale Megatron gun. My S7 Ultimates CC has one from a TF Ultimate, and I love how the pair. But man, this figure is killer. It may be the best interpretation of a classic look in the Classified line.


   
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Retro Stalker is my default “most days on the job” look for him. His modern classified look is my stealth Night Force look for him because why not?  


   
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Posted by: @normdapito

I also want to try to outfit him with a 1:12 scale Megatron gun.

You would've figured that would be a standard accessory for him by now.

 


   
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