Here it is, the first official Cobra Base that will be shipping this week! It's taken a lot to get to this point and finally I'm glad to say we're finally about to see this project happen. I've said I wasn't giving up! Here's some shots:


First up here's the base pretty much like you'll see it when you open the box. The rocket folded down and the elevator in the upper far right of the track. It'll be packed with lots of newspaper so it'll be well protected. Those who got one of my display bases can tell you I pack it tight.



Next we're opened up and it's ready for play. All the features are brought over from the original except now it's plastic and you don't have to worry about messing it up.



Rocket ready for launch!



Here we get a close up of the console and you can see the modifications done. It's a lot better in my opinion than the original. I mean, not to pat myself on the back, but aside from the holes being a nightmare to cut, it didn't look good. I reworked the art to allow a more 3Dish look.



Just another shot showing Cobra readying the rocket for launch. Destro looks on to make sure the target is set.



Now we see the biggest part! The console is not attached. It can sit on it's own as a play feature. It can be placed with another playset. Whatever you want to do.



This shot shows the backside. It's not just an open hole. I created a whole new piece of art to cover the back area. It is totally a piece of it's own. Yes this console will be available as a seperate piece soon.



Here's some figures placed in the seats just for an extra playset shot!



Here's a shot with the figures in place showing the backside again.


That's it for now. The painted areas are done. It may or may not be noticed where it was painted, but there are a few areas. I did not paint the underside so if you flip the console upside down you'll see my glued up areas and pins. Yep there's small pins/nails to make sure everything stays together. I figured it best to add that so that glue alone wasn't all that's on it. I feel more safe knowing it's solid that way.

So there's the update everyone was waiting for. A good way to kick off the new board too!

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Absolutely stunning!

I wish I could afford one.

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That's pretty sweet. Just curious what the selling unit cost is on this sucker and what kinda of wait list is currently existing? Thanks.

Unfortunately due to production costs and such, it's $70. I wanted to get it lower than that, but this comes after:

1) Buying a machine able to reproduce such a high quality image that cost me a couple thousand dollars.

2) Raw plastic that isn't too cheap it's self. I get it by the sheet and hand cut each part.

3) The tools that's required to make this item. Some I've had to buy parts to build special tools myself.

4) Misc. other material costs that's too numerous to list.

All in all if I were to try and sell this for a cost that I'd actually make money off of it, it sure wouldn't be $70, hehe. But this is a fan project for fans of the G.I.Joe product. An original cardboard one runs $600 to $1,500, so this one can be had for $70. There's no production "time limit" either so if you can't get one now, I'll be making these for as long as I can.

Right now I have a pre-order list of around 23 people confirmed. More had been waiting on me to officially announce production. 3 orders are about to be filled. I'll move along as well as I can to get everyone that wants one. If you haven't pre-ordered and want one, go ahead and do so. I'm keeping the master list and will fill the order in the order they come in.

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To be frank, 70$ is an excellent price for this. You offer more than Hasbro's PIT playset does at 30$ less.

Just that with shipping to Canada factored in, it's a bit over my budget.

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That's incredibly awesome, Joe. You've gone above and beyond with this project. Way to go!

I'll order one when I can afford it... one of these days...

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*giggle*

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Billy's always looking for the in every post, hehe.

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I'm so glad that you saw this project through, J_Man. I look forward to getting my hands on one and will be in touch with you soon.

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That is awesome. Can't wait for payday.

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looks great I'm deff going to get one

Oh yes, I'm gonna get one too, once payday comes around.

How do I get on the waiting list???

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Just head over to this page:

http://djtoys.muchtobuy.com/

Fill out the form and select the base to order. I'll add you on. Nothing is paid at the time of submitting the form. That's how I get your contact info and add you on the list.

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Wow. Impressive, Joe. Very impressive.

A great project, man.

Justin

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