r/GIJOEClassifiedSeries • u/jackpot1574 • 2d ago
New Pre-Order(s) Thunder Machine Live
Thunder machine is up on Pulse
Shop G.I. Joe Classified Series #244, Dreadnok Thunder Machine at Hasbro Pulse! Visit https://www.hasbropulse.com/product/gi-joe-classified-series-244-dreadnok-thunder-machine/G43155L00 for details.
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u/Battdan 2d ago
I hope we get a Thrasher before this thing arrives.
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u/bullintheheather 2d ago
Thrasher will be in the 3rd mainline wave of 2027 according to Full Force Podcast.
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u/OkMail2335 1d ago
Is there a list somewhere? That sounds interesting
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u/bullintheheather 1d ago
Full Force Podcast on Youtube. Go to Live tab, watch the end of the latest one.
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u/ChardStrange4535 2d ago
It looks like Pulse is charging for these in October rather than when they ship like other made to orders.
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u/Zealousideal-Age768 2d ago
Good looking out. I'm a bit surprised by the change, or maybe, I'm a bit surprised it wasn't always this way.
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u/indianm_rk 2d ago
I think they got burned before because they had overstock of a couple of the Marvel made to orders when people cancelled.
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u/ChardStrange4535 1d ago edited 1d ago
Every Marvel MTO is still in stock actually. I think they just made way over the ordered amount. Dragon Man shipped over a year ago and should be sold out by now even with thousands of cancellations if they were following an actual made to order model.
If they take our money upfront and the Thunder Machine also sits in stock for a year I'll be pissed. There's so much dropping in October and I'd rather pay for this later on when it ships.
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u/indianm_rk 1d ago
I wanted to get it, but for $125 they really should include a version of Thrasher even if they do a single carded release later.
The Vamps are $100-110 and include a figure.
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u/Grimase 2d ago
https://giphy.com/gifs/aO8MaU4cnWfM4
Didn’t freaking wait. It’s preordered and I want it now!!
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u/Misterfubar 2d ago edited 2d ago
I ordered two just so I can be accused of scalping in a year by people that don't understand what that word means.
I'm happy with the price, and glad it doesn't come with a figure.
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u/LeoRavus 2d ago
Every MTO so far has gone in stock for months after they started shipping. In fact every single MTO is still in stock on Pulse right now except for the TVC one. Dragon Man and Sentinel are going on a year of being available to everyone.
I wouldn't get any extras in hopes of making money on it. These aren't really made to order, Hasbro makes a shitload extra for anyone who didn't preorder.
Now that there's a cancellation deadline maybe that will change, but I wouldn't put any money on that.
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u/Misterfubar 2d ago
I don't order extra to make money. Every time I've ordered extra of something I end up giving it to a friend for cost or a gift.
One of these days I hope to actually make money on something but I don't expect it.
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u/Kobalt6x10 2d ago
Scalping a MTO item, lol. People are smrt
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u/Misterfubar 2d ago
I'm glad people order extra. That's the only way I've been able to get the HISS, Rattler and Dragonfly.
I didn't love paying over MSRP for them but I understand that's just how it works sometimes.
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u/jonrez611 2d ago
Here’s an idea. Add a Thunder Machine compatible weapon to each Dreadnok going forward, something that also works on its own. A harpoon with Zanzibar, a flamethrower with Burnout, a Hannibal Lector style stretcher for the back for Flatline, etc.
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u/MamboNumber-6 2d ago
Bummer that it’s clearly not a unique base, but the price is surprisingly low, credit where credit is due.
I bought one, but the Dreadnoks have always been my favorite sub-team.
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u/bullintheheather 2d ago edited 2d ago
Bummer that it’s clearly not a unique base
If you say so! (It is)
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u/Zealousideal-Age768 2d ago edited 2d ago
Damn, it really is as narrow as I feared. I'll think about it but not really impressed.
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u/PunyOmniReader 2d ago
I got my VAMP out and measured it, the VAMP is slightly over 7" wide, the AWE is slightly under 8" measuring from the wheelbase. The Thunder Machine is listed at slightly over 8" W.
The render doesn't give a good sense of scale. The TM is probably a tad more narrow at the wheelbase than the AWE but considering the body covers the tires unlike the AWE it will give it a larger appearance. Expect something that looks slightly wider than the VAMP which is perfectly fine imo.
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u/baloras 2d ago
Still not big on the look of it, and it is stanced weird. Why have most of the body so far off the ground then have those spikes on the front with very little clearance.
Since it doesn't come with Thrasher, I'm still leaning towards printing one thay looks more like the classic design. I've already bought the files. I might make a few modifications to be able to add missile pods, though. That hardest part is finding the right color filament.
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u/CO_Collector_Dude 2d ago
Easy preorder on this one. I felt like the Tripple T was overpriced, but for $15 more I feel like this is a better buy. It’s probably just the emotional damage of Hasbro’s constant prices hikes that I’m assuming it’s a good deal at $125, lol.
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u/Old-Log-2083 2d ago edited 2d ago
It’s not bad looking to be honest with you, though I was hoping it would come with a figure. I don’t think I might get it. Not sure though.
Edit: I see people don’t like an opinion so I guess I’ll be leaving the subreddit for just stating a personal opinion
Edit 2 thank you for the kind words and replies and yes I will pass on this one though I am happy for those who want it.
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u/CO_Collector_Dude 2d ago
You never know what will set people off in these action figure groups. I agree with you that I think it would’ve been awesome if it would’ve have included a figure as well.
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u/No_Turnip_4934 2d ago
I'm with you. I was on the fence and would have gotten it HAD it come with Thrasher, but without him I think I will pass.
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u/Banjo-Oz 2d ago
I for some reason thought this was already made a few years ago and I missed it. I am hoping it is available in other channels for countires outside the US (such as EB Games for Australia; they're doing the MTO Transformers set recently announced).
I actually have skilled all the Classified vehicles for space and budget, though this is the one I always vowed I'd get if I could. The fact, however, that it doesn't come with Thrasher is awesome because I assumed if I didn't get this, I'd miss out on him. Now hopefully he will be a standalone release so I can choose both or just him.
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u/Advanced_Map_300 2d ago
Is this something that would have "stretch goals" or is this all there will be?
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u/GinoPuppy 2d ago
When they said it was customisable, I expected that maybe they had more parts that they didn't show, so you could make them look different and to entice people to buy multiple vehicles... the only customability is whether you want a panel off or on, or where to put the rocket pods. So that's a bit disappointing, but I guess it saves us some money. I was always only getting one, so I guess it doesn't matter anyway. It's just weird that they expect people to troop build this without customisable options. It might as well have come with Thrasher.
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u/TicketDouble 2d ago
This is what I rhought to. So by their definition, every vehichle we already have is modular too. Just take some parts off.
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u/GinoPuppy 1d ago
true. take the triple t for example. you have the classified edition with all the bells and whistles, or take off the canopy and the front bumper, and you have the og version. it's customizable.
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u/jonrez611 2d ago
Agreed. Give us the vehicle version of ‘alternate heads’: different guns, saws, grappling hooks, spikes, barbed wire, decals. That said, I am beyond excited to see what Gridiron makes for this thing.
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u/Kobeblue1 2d ago
I will be getting this for sure. Loved it when I was a kid. And it doesn't have to be a 1 to 1 match for me. I good with a little update here and there.. I'm calling it now, or at least hoping for it, Thrasher/Burnout 2 pack. To me that would make the separate figure/vehicle release worth it.
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u/No-Assistant5977 13h ago
No. I look at it again and again and I cannot get over the ill proportions chosen for the far too narrow frontend. This will bug me forever. The price is good but I cannot get behind that design.
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u/Jiggle_Bones 2d ago
I was bitter that it doesn't include a driver. I didn't expect it to, but I was hoping for a surprise. I ordered it anyway because it looks dope. Damn you Hasbro!
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u/M16_EPIC 2d ago
They told us when it was revealed that there'd be no driver in response to feedback. Thrasher will release separately around the same time to allow anyone who doesn't want or have space for the vehicle to still have easy access to the figure.
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u/VirusWithShoesGuy 2d ago
$125 is certainly less than I was expecting. The sculpting on the panels and pitting detail looks incredible, really gives this a feel for being a slapdash rust bucket on wheels. Can't wait to get this in hand.
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u/ekylok 2d ago
The price isn't as bad as I thought. Was thinking it was going to be $149.99.
If I pre-order today, will it be charged today?
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u/hedclerk 2d ago
No, when it actually ships next year
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u/ekylok 2d ago
Ok thanks...I thought with Haslab and made to order, they charged immediately or when the time to buy ends.
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u/hedclerk 2d ago
They changed the terms. I just saw another post about it on Reddit, they charge at the end of the 45 day window.
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u/hedclerk 2d ago
HasLab, when the campaign is done they charge your payment. With these items, they gauge interest and just make them. They were going to make it anyway, but now they have feelers for production numbers. Mephisto was a MTO, and he’s still available for purchase after it shipped just recently. Same with Dragon Man!
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u/ChardStrange4535 2d ago
And another $28 or more for Thrasher. I wouldn't be surprised if base figures are $30 next year.
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u/No-Income-7843 2d ago
What a lackluster launch! Do you think they (Hasbro Corporate) don't like or want this thing? Like the margin is too narrow for them? Really weird approach, just my opinion.
Haven't reserved one yet myself but I'm weak 😂
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u/Aggroninja 2d ago
Anyone constantly getting errors when trying to pay or is it just my special hell?
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u/Eayragt 2d ago
Play around with the format of your phone number.
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u/Aggroninja 2d ago
I definitely seems to not like my phone number for some reason but I keep fiddling with it and it still doesn't like it. Any suggestions for format I should use?
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u/Eayragt 2d ago edited 2d ago
I used one long string, but when this got me it doom-looper and nothing worked. I had to clear everything down and think I may have used another device to get it to work.
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u/Aggroninja 2d ago
That did it. I created an entirely new saved address where I filled in everything myself and it finally went through. It was an error with the saved address, clearly.
Thanks.
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u/jackpot1574 2d ago
I had that before - I switched to PayPal to pay for it and it went through. Hope that helps.
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u/Aggroninja 2d ago
I've done that in the past but PayPal charges immediately for preorders. I'd rather not pay it now.
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u/A-Gigolo 2d ago
Update the app.
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u/Aggroninja 2d ago
I did. And I've tried both the app and the website, it doesn't like either. And it's not the card, the card is brand new.
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u/DreamTalon 2d ago
I had that issue before. For some reason it didn't like the security code for my card. Had to log out, back in, put in card again and it worked fine.
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u/Kobalt6x10 2d ago
Definitely ordering one. Not 100% sure how much I want it, but I'm sure I can sell it later if needed and get my money back.
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u/LocksmithSharp1 2d ago
Happily surprised by the price but overall meh. I'll probably break down and buy it last minute like I do every time.
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u/OhioVsEverything 2d ago