1. It seems some of the more popular Joes have been re-released recently. What plans do you have to keep re-releasing older, harder to find figures in upcoming waves?

We are constantly striving to find the right mix of getting new figures out to shelf while popping in harder to find figures for the fans. You will continue to see some of the earlier 25th figures in 2009.

2. Which unique characters that come with vehicles may get a single card release, or maybe a two pack release?

Usually characters are chosen for vehicle sets because they are not strong enough to stand alone, but do well with the vehicles. Thus, no plans for releasing the vehicle drivers as single packs.

3. Are all orders that met the deadline for Doc going to be filled? What plans are there for the next mail away figure?

As of today, we have enough figures to fill all the orders. We want to keep the mail away special and will not be doing one in 2009, but will look at 2010 and beyond.

4. The upcoming 5 packs of Joe and Cobra figures seem to have fixed all the problems that people had with the original releases. What other figures that fans have had problems with may be up for an updated fix?

The Hall of Heroes figures are the fan favorites that we were able to give upgrades and updates to. You will love them!

5. Any plans for playsets or maybe a "build a scene" pack in with new 2 packs
in any future plans?

There are no plans for build-a-scenes or playsets prior to movie.

1. Earlier 25th figures? As in figures from the early series of G.I. Joe that didn't get a 25th remake as yet? Airtight! Footloose! Recondo (confirmed already I think)! I'm stoked!

I read that more as them referring to "figures from earlier waves in the 25a line" that are / were hard to find.

Such as the re-released Storm Shadow, Snake Eyes, Flint, Beachhead, and Firefly figures from the first few waves.

I could be wrong though.

4. Talk about avoiding the question! If they've "fixed" the fan favourites, here's hoping for Viper's fixed wrists!

You mean the ones in the new IG/Viper packs right?

... no.

they are putting out 2 more five packs, one of joes, one of cobras. the cobra one comes with a viper with chromed helmet and "fixed" wrists.

Oh and the PP Viper comes with fixed wrists too.

Yes and no... Does he have those odd bent wrists still? No. Does he have the fixed version from that new 5 pack? No. He has different hands altogether - http://www.cooltoyreview.com/photo.asp?image=http://www.cooltoyreview.com/2008/GIJOE-ConquestX30_2.jpg&text=