Hasbro May 2009 Q&A Answers

Here are the answers from the latest Hasbro GI Joe Q&A...

1. One of the biggest discussions on YoJoe right now is the lack of availability of product from the final assortments of the collector oriented G.I.Joe Anniversary line. Especially, the Best-of DVD set featuring the final component to the MASS Device. Are these final items still shipping to retailers and should collectors wait to purchase, or are these items done shipping and should collectors resort to the secondary market (eBay, Amazon,etc.) to complete their collections?

These DVD packs were produced and, with time, will make it out to retail. The issue is that most of them are in the warehouse or backrooms waiting for the first 4 DVD packs to clear the shelves.

2. Collectors are pretty disappoint and equally confused over the rumored "wave 14," the assortment containing Resolute Storm Shadow, Night Force Lt.Falcon and the battle-damaged Battle Android Trooper. While word is that the wave is cancelled, carded samples are showing up on auction sites overseas in China. Will this wave see the light of day at retail or has it truly been canceled?

This wave has been cancelled as single figures but will be released in the 7-packs. Online auction sites have pre-production samples that are not intended for the marketplace.

3. We at YoJoe absolutely went crazy over the Resolute cartoon. So first of all, thank you for putting out one of the most unique and truly entertaining pieces of G.I.Joe animation in a long, long time. But with such high praise, there is an equally high demand for more Resolute themed figures and toys. We know this summer is all about the movie, but is there the faint glimmer of more Resolute figures on the distant horizon?

The more likely scenario is seeing Resolute tooled figures mixed in with the movie line. But, based on fan feedback, we may consider more Resolute figures in the future. It is still too early to say for sure.

YO JOE!

05/15/09

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