G.I.Joe movie toys on clearance sale!

While browsing at OG Chinatown today, I chanced upon the 2009 G.I.Joe movie toys on further clearance sale (at last!).  Their prices have gone lower than the first round of discounts during the 2009 Christmas period.  I don’t remember all their exact original prices already, but most of them are now on sale at close to, or more than 50% discount!

The basic 3.75-inch action figures (above) are going for SGD 10.00 each.  The 2-pack Combat Heroes figurines (non-poseable) are selling for only SGD 3.00 each.  The 10-inch action figures are at only SGD 14.90 each (unbelievable!).  The 12-inch (I think he’s around this height) electronic Snake Eyes action figure is now at SGD 19.90 each. 

The following G.I.Joe movie vehicle toys were also spotted on sale and there were plenty of stocks when I saw them.  However, I can’t guarantee if there will be many left now.  There are fans and collectors who like to collect multiples of the same vehicles, and of certain ”troop” figures to ‘build up’ their ”Cobra” armies especially. 

G.I.Joe movie vehicle toy - Mole Pod @ SGD 17.90

(It still amazes me how the Cobra Mole Pod squad could drill their way undetected into the underground G.I.Joe pit headquarters in the movie).  Anyway, the rest of the vehicle toys in the same wave were also available.

I found some relevant video reviews on YouTube to help you decide if you want to pick up these discounted G.I.Joe movie vehicle toys or not, especially if you still sitting on the fence, like me. 

And notice that these vehicle toys come with stickers for you to stick on the specific parts of the toys.  It reminds me of some playset toys I used to have during my childhood!

G.I.Joe movie vehicle toy - Steel Crusher APV @ SGD 29.90

Note: The side missiles are indeed removable, as shown in other video reviews of this toy.

I deliberated on whether to pick up this vehicle for my small collection of 3.75-inch G.I.Joe movie action figures, some of them are the “Paris Pursuit” ones.  I know I don’t really have much space at home for it but the price is so tempting that the dilemma just tore my heart in 2 directions!  It was awful standing there holding up the box to read every word and scrutinize the pictures on it, while hoping that I would have made up my mind to buy it or not.

Then I had this great idea to go buy some pillows and cushion covers for my home first, and then return to the toy department later to decide on buying this toy.  It was a ‘brilliant’ move on my part.  I completely forgot about the toy until I was on my way home.  And then I spent the rest of the day at home sort of ‘regreting’ not being decisive enough on the spot. *Shakes my head in disbelief as I type this post*

G.I.Joe movie vehicle toy - Cobra Gunship @ SGD 29.90

Note: All the Cobra Gunship toys I’ve seen locally come with the red helmet pilot figure.

I’ve seen and ‘played’ with a loose piece of this toy before (I borrowed it from someone) and I must say that the toy is a disappointment compared to the APV Steel Crusher above.  The interior behind the side doors are ‘wasted’ by not making it hollow to fit in more figures, or at least contain some accessories.  The color of the actual toy is also a little dull.  But for display purpose only and at this price, you wouldn’t want to fault its shortcomings too much.  Just get it if you like it.

G.I.Joe movie vehicle toy - Night Raven @ SGD 29.90

This baby’s a steal!  I was shocked by the price and I thought that my eyes were playing tricks on me when I saw its discounted price tag.  Other than the landing gear wheels not being able to roll, I can’t find anything else to criticize about this toy.  Its dual design as a toy jet and as a “toy gun” is cool!  I like the fact that all the side missiles can be rotated and fired in turns.  Genius!  The electronic sounds are awesome as well!  If you have the space at home, I’ll recommend this toy! 

Last but not least, the Mobile Pit Headquarters playset is now going for SGD 99.90.  If you have the budget, plus the space at home, and also the strength to lug it home (the box is huge, and the playset can be ’expanded’ to become larger than the box!) , by all means go ahead and get it.  However I do expect the price of this ’giant’ playset to be further reduced in the coming weeks.  It seems to sell very slowly because of its price, and of course its sheer size!  Nevertheless, its hollow interior makes a great storage space for the rest of your G.I.Joe movie figures and toys!

So there you have it, my toy observation for the weekend.  Happy G.I.Joe movie toys shopping!  Go ‘flood’ your homes with even more discounted toys.  Buy, buy, buy!  While I regret, regret, regret (LOL!)…

Update: The above toys are indeed there on sale as of 10 January 2010.  On any date after that, I cannot guarantee.  You’ve got to go there and find out yourself.