The Marine Corps no longer license their logo to most commercial companies. I think that was way back in the 90s because the top brass didn't want their brand to be misused. That's why Gung Ho has the different tattoos now. If I have to guess, that could also be the reason why they gave Gung Ho the Army cap instead of the Marines cap. Maybe they were trying to disassociate him from the Marines because of potential criticism for the different tattoo logo.
Got some of mine today and the card backs were totally mangled as well and one even came in a box but was still destroyed…smh Walmart…I am hoping to find them in store so I can get good card backs and return the mangled ones….great review/video as always JayC!!!
Hey Jay C. Thanks for the review. Kinda miss ya reviews. But any hoo, this retro Gung Ho looks great. I didn't mind the main line release. But this one is what he should've been from the jump. Once again Classified is killing it. Thanks. I look forward to the next one.
I was hoping to collect this mint on card since it is only 8 figures. But like you I got my lady jay in an padded envelope. Not looking good for me to keep them mint on card. 😔
Great review and comparison! I just received two fairly large flat boxes from Walmart today. I haven't opened them yet, but I think they contain Baroness, Destro, and Gung-Ho. We'll see how the cardbacks turn out - I might have gotten lucky and my order fell to an exceptional shipping clerk.
Nice review. Definitely buying this to open. Wonder if this will be released in stores. Wish Walmart or Hasbro would let us know which releases will make it to shelves.
Jay, I got the Lady Jaye today, and I am going to get Destro, and I think the Baroness as well. I was trying to find out what Size of clamshell will work for it on Amazon today, and I will do a review on Lady Jaye when I get home from work hopefully tonight and upload it, by tomorrow morning on my channel .
Looking forward to your review. Please let us know if your find a clamshell that fits these on Amazon. They might be made for 40th Anniversary Empire Strikes Back carded Star Wars Black Series figures.
Mine will be here today so my fingers are crossed for a good card but regardless, the figure looks great. I was really hoping the cards would be similar to the retro spidey cards. Those might be the toughest card backs ever.
Does Hasbro have the license to the Marine Corps Eagle, Globe & Anchor insignia? No they don't. Did Hasbro ask for permission to use the E.G.A.? No they didn't. The issue surrounding Gung Ho's tattoo is multifaceted. Let's start with who is the target demo for the G.I. JOE Classified Series. If the target demo for the line is kids then Hasbro has an excuse, (all be it a weak ass fuck one,) as to why G.H. isn't sporting his E.G.A. tattoo. If the target demo for Classified is adult collectors then there's no reason as to why G.H. doesn't have the tattoo. Then there's issue of Hasbri cherry picking which licenses they're going to pay for. Hasbro didn't have a problem with paying Sarge for the use of his likeness or paying Northrup Grumman for use of the Tomcat for the Skystriker. I imagine Sarge and Northrup Grumman would charge in and around the same amount for use of the the likeness and trademark in the line, so why is it when it comes to the Marine's Eagle, Globe, and Anchor insignia and the Army's Parachutist Badge there's an issue about paying the licensing fee? We also know that it's somebody at Hasbro who has an issue with military trademarks being used on the products (because unlike with Super7,) Funko wasn't specifically told not to use the E.G.A. on the Leatherneck pop. Being that the v.p. of the JOE brand has left the company maybe Hasbro will decide to give the COBRA Commander his hood and Gung Ho his tattoo.
I got my Destro today and he was crushed in the bubble was coming off. I called Walmart customer service and complained and they refunded my money which is what I recommend everyone do. they said I could return it for another but I told them what is the use if they're just going to send another one in an envelope and I'll be right back where I started. maybe at a later date I will attempt to either buy one off eBay or from Walmart with the hopes that the card back is not crushed.
Very unhappy over multiple issues, but mainly that Wal-mart shipped these in white plastic bags with absolutely nothing else protecting it. I mean for crying out loud, Wal-mart has "Collector-thon" events now or whatever they're called so you'd think they have a clue that collectors CARE about packaging, especially when that packaging is part of the marketing and selling point that the retailer and manufacturer detail in the sales listing in the first place! We've waited several months for these to ship and now that I've received my Baroness and Lady Jaye on mangled cards I have no desire to purchase any more, and I'll be getting a refund from Wal-mart and leaving 1 star feedback to tell them their shipping practices are in severe need of an overhaul, starting with training their folks how to ship product! Also, shame on Hasbro for using the flimsy 💩 we got as the card-stock for figures meant to celebrate the heritage of G.I. Joe ARAH. What a bunch of clowns!
Walmart is the absolute worst company for exclusives because their shipping methods are garbage and the card always comes damaged. It was no different this time.
Jay C got a bent-ass card as well. F-U Walmart! Love you Jay C.
The vest needs to be a bit longer.
He looks great, but does he cook Cajun Gumbo?!
The Marine Corps no longer license their logo to most commercial companies. I think that was way back in the 90s because the top brass didn't want their brand to be misused. That's why Gung Ho has the different tattoos now.
If I have to guess, that could also be the reason why they gave Gung Ho the Army cap instead of the Marines cap. Maybe they were trying to disassociate him from the Marines because of potential criticism for the different tattoo logo.
Got some of mine today and the card backs were totally mangled as well and one even came in a box but was still destroyed…smh Walmart…I am hoping to find them in store so I can get good card backs and return the mangled ones….great review/video as always JayC!!!
I got 2 Baroness figures and they were jammed into a box. Totally messed them up. Thanks walmart
Hasbro giving Mattel a run for their money with the worst card stock.
Lol
I cant believe it. Figures made to stay on card have destroyed cards. Walmart can eat it.
Hey Jay C. Thanks for the review. Kinda miss ya reviews. But any hoo, this retro Gung Ho looks great. I didn't mind the main line release. But this one is what he should've been from the jump. Once again Classified is killing it. Thanks. I look forward to the next one.
My Gung Ho also arrived in a bubble mailer. Baroness and Destro arrived in its own shipper box. Go figure
I was hoping to collect this mint on card since it is only 8 figures. But like you I got my lady jay in an padded envelope. Not looking good for me to keep them mint on card. 😔
Ha! I got my Baroness in the mail today…. The card was totally mangled!
A first-rate review of the best Gung-Ho to date and his cool accessories!
Really weird how hasbro used mega sturdy cardboard for their marvel retros and cheap garbage for joes
It's almost like someone at Hasbro has a bias.
Cool video JayC!!
Great review and comparison! I just received two fairly large flat boxes from Walmart today. I haven't opened them yet, but I think they contain Baroness, Destro, and Gung-Ho. We'll see how the cardbacks turn out - I might have gotten lucky and my order fell to an exceptional shipping clerk.
My only complaint is that i hate that Hasbro doesn't include shoulder strips for the backpacks.
Nice review. Definitely buying this to open. Wonder if this will be released in stores. Wish Walmart or Hasbro would let us know which releases will make it to shelves.
Jay, I got the Lady Jaye today, and I am going to get Destro, and I think the Baroness as well. I was trying to find out what Size of clamshell will work for it on Amazon today, and I will do a review on Lady Jaye when I get home from work hopefully tonight and upload it, by tomorrow morning on my channel .
Looking forward to your review. Please let us know if your find a clamshell that fits these on Amazon. They might be made for 40th Anniversary Empire Strikes Back carded Star Wars Black Series figures.
Yeah I usually get my clam shells from Figure Shield.
It always bugged me that the first classified gung ho had an Army hat instead of a marine hat
Mine will be here today so my fingers are crossed for a good card but regardless, the figure looks great. I was really hoping the cards would be similar to the retro spidey cards. Those might be the toughest card backs ever.
Does Hasbro have the license to the Marine Corps Eagle, Globe & Anchor insignia? No they don't. Did Hasbro ask for permission to use the E.G.A.? No they didn't.
The issue surrounding Gung Ho's tattoo is multifaceted. Let's start with who is the target demo for the G.I. JOE Classified Series. If the target demo for the line is kids then Hasbro has an excuse, (all be it a weak ass fuck one,) as to why G.H. isn't sporting his E.G.A. tattoo. If the target demo for Classified is adult collectors then there's no reason as to why G.H. doesn't have the tattoo.
Then there's issue of Hasbri cherry picking which licenses they're going to pay for. Hasbro didn't have a problem with paying Sarge for the use of his likeness or paying Northrup Grumman for use of the Tomcat for the Skystriker. I imagine Sarge and Northrup Grumman would charge in and around the same amount for use of the the likeness and trademark in the line, so why is it when it comes to the Marine's Eagle, Globe, and Anchor insignia and the Army's Parachutist Badge there's an issue about paying the licensing fee? We also know that it's somebody at Hasbro who has an issue with military trademarks being used on the products (because unlike with Super7,) Funko wasn't specifically told not to use the E.G.A. on the Leatherneck pop.
Being that the v.p. of the JOE brand has left the company maybe Hasbro will decide to give the COBRA Commander his hood and Gung Ho his tattoo.
Great review! Hope this makes it to Canada!
In the USMC it's called a cover not a hat !
Walmart and Amazon are horrible with the way they ship items. Totally unacceptable.
I got my Destro today and he was crushed in the bubble was coming off. I called Walmart customer service and complained and they refunded my money which is what I recommend everyone do. they said I could return it for another but I told them what is the use if they're just going to send another one in an envelope and I'll be right back where I started. maybe at a later date I will attempt to either buy one off eBay or from Walmart with the hopes that the card back is not crushed.
dang i'll have to get him then....
If he had the real marine tattoo I would of bought. Not the same
That original design from the video game is straight up peg-warming dog s#it.
Mine came in a box
Very unhappy over multiple issues, but mainly that Wal-mart shipped these in white plastic bags with absolutely nothing else protecting it. I mean for crying out loud, Wal-mart has "Collector-thon" events now or whatever they're called so you'd think they have a clue that collectors CARE about packaging, especially when that packaging is part of the marketing and selling point that the retailer and manufacturer detail in the sales listing in the first place! We've waited several months for these to ship and now that I've received my Baroness and Lady Jaye on mangled cards I have no desire to purchase any more, and I'll be getting a refund from Wal-mart and leaving 1 star feedback to tell them their shipping practices are in severe need of an overhaul, starting with training their folks how to ship product! Also, shame on Hasbro for using the flimsy 💩 we got as the card-stock for figures meant to celebrate the heritage of G.I. Joe ARAH. What a bunch of clowns!
Walmart is the absolute worst company for exclusives because their shipping methods are garbage and the card always comes damaged. It was no different this time.
Thanks for the f'd up cardboard WALMART!!!
These are carded exclusives and were delivered without proper protection. I'm returning to Walmart.
You don't know why? Because Hasbro is cheap AF
come on man! if you do retro make it retro hahah
if mine arrives like that, im going to ask for a return on a damaged item. hopefully they will say keep it and here is your refund. OMG!
They'll probably say keep it and then send you another one.
@@brushstroke3733 they send you another damage one 😆