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#gijoe #retro #o-ring #oring #snakeeyes #stormshadow

[@crazyadventuresandreviews]

I only collect the retro gijoes from the 80s, but I actually might get this storm shadow because I can’t find a original storm shadow that doesn’t have that yellowish tint on the white and if I do find a white one they are extremely expensive.

[@gabesolo44]

Glad you made this video!

[@lamarravery4094]

I like your cost and quality assessment. That's how I justify the cost of collectible toys now, I factor in inflation just how you did. You're right, 40 yrs later the quality should be a lot better and the price shouldn't be as high as they are. We don't need to get screwed by Hasbro.

[@Transfixed]

Thank you. Now that Hasbro has abandoned O-ring, I'm curious to see what Super does with it. At least their character selection is off to a good start...

[@lamarravery4094]

I just bought one of these 2 packs. Normally I buy more than one, but these cost more and I didn't know how the quality would be, not so good.

[@mattleanio8534]

I found myself nodding my head to everything you’re saying. Yet I can’t wait to get both of these, and the rest of them. It’s the same problem with the retro Star Wars. Except at least these don’t have a big orange red sticker on them

[@clone4912]

You can buy these figures outside of the us but they are expensive

[@KirksCORNER1983]

My New Snake Eyes oring came with an elbow crack and stress mark on the other arm and its sealed.. it is JUNK NOW. I Guess they don't have a quality control department anymore..

[@Transfixed]

Wow that's pretty bad. I thought they were using softer plastic on the forearms to prevent broken elbows and thumbs. 😔

[@KirksCORNER1983]

@@Transfixed well whatever they did it is worse then the 80s figures I remember as an 80s kid myself

[@camcordernonsense5264]

so, in a way, youre getting the old toys youd probably like to preserve anyway. dog gone it!

[@camcordernonsense5264]

fletch your comment makes it impossible for me to "like". that stinks!

[@farminglittlepeople9623]

Wow, awesome review! Love how you showed the numbers on them from the past and now today!👍😁. Saving my money now!

[@willyorca5364]

Maybe they're using thinner card stock because it uses less trees and you never think about that oh forget about the trees let's make you happy

[@ScissorBunny]

I agree, $22 per o-ring Joe is definitely too much. However, you do need to adjust the price of oil and manufacturing into your calculations. If oil is expensive, plastic is expensive. And these figures don’t pop together like modern figures, they do cost more to make. I’m not a MOC guy but put that vintage Storm Shadow in a case, you’re making me nervous.

[@lamarravery4094]

Oil and labor is more expensive. The days of cheap figures are long gone, unless nobody wants these and they go on clearance, lol. However, the 6 inch figures use more plastic and they cost about the same as these, but maybe it doesn't take as long to manufacture since they're larger?

[@willyorca5364]

You're one of those people that rather than appreciate or point out the good facts all you do is just focus so much of your energy on what is bad what is negative you can't live your life like that buddy I bet you do this with every single thing in your life

[@Transfixed]

Not really, I'm just a discerning customer. I expect value for my dollar.

[@camcordernonsense5264]

more and more i dont want to collect any modern toys for the many reasons you mentioned here. oh i may want them but i dont want to be disappointed after i open them.

[@willyorca5364]

I can't enjoy this and relive my childhood or share it with my kids because the package is bent LOL are you serious dude

[@AVEMAREAMUSIC]

What line is this? These seem to be the only ones I've found that look like the original ones

[@Transfixed]

This is the Retro collection, only sold on Hasbro's Pulse website, unfortunately.

[@willyorca5364]

Crying about the package come on princess

[@KirksCORNER1983]

No sound

[@Transfixed]

Which part? It plays ok for me..

[@KirksCORNER1983]

@@Transfixed works now musta been me

[@javierechavarria1979]

And that's because I didn't see you open them more disappointment

[@willyorca5364]

I think you just one of those toxic negative people that can find something to complain about everything ,yeah I get that not everyone is happy about everything but you just strike me as one of those annoying complainers. So worried about a package I'm sure you can go on for hours about what you don't like lol Wow people must really love being around you. Smh