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Anyone not happy with the Hall of Heroes lineup?
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08-27-2008, 01:15 AM
Scoop
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I am not too happy about the outcome of the Hall of Heroes lineup because there are more figures to choose from since that lineup was chosen by the fans.
I wish Hasbro would have waited until all of the figures that are being released before the movie line were out before they decided on letting the fans pick their favorites.
Here was the official results just in case no one remembers...
We asked GI Joe fans to vote for their favorite 25th anniversary single-carded 3-3/4-inch figures. The votes have been counted, and the following 10 figures will inducted into the GI Joe Hall of Heroes and re-released in spring 2009 with unique deco and commemorative packaging.
10. Snake eyes in All Black (2008 wave 1)
9. Zartan (2007 wave 3)
8. Flint (2007 wave 1)
7. Crimson Guard
6. Cobra Viper (2008 wave 3)
5. Beach Head
4. Strom Shadow in white (2007 wave 4)
3. B.A.T.
2. Firefly
1. Snake Eyes and Timber (2007 wave 1)
Ok now some of those figures on the list I agree with, but I hope they are updated like this.
1. Snake Eyes and Timber (2007 wave 1):
I hope they decided to give us the upcoming DVD pack version of this figure. The one in the DVD pack will be a navy blue to purple color. I would like to see this version in black with that new sword, an Uzi and possibly a backpack. Don't forget a gray and white timber like he should be.
4. Strom Shadow in white (2007 wave 4):
I would like to see this version come in the same white as the first comic pack version was but with black web gear instead of the blue and a silver buckle instead of gold. I would also like him to be sleeveless like the comic book and cartoon version. Last but not least I wish they would lose the sandals and gold trim. The Wave 4 version didn't have a bow so that have to include it this time.
8. Flint (2007 wave 1):
Ok this one is easy, just release him in his V1 colors using the Tiger Force mold.
9. Zartan (2007 wave 3):
Why would we want the Wave 3 version again? How about we get the new upcoming version that comes with the swamp skier and looks like his original ARAH counterpart, but this time give him the color changing skin like everyone wants.
Ok that was some of my suggestions towards what they already plan on releasing.
Here are some suggestions for other figures that I wish were chosen for this lineup. By the way I am not a troop builder so I don't have any on my list. Please don't hate me though because I know how many of you love troop building. It's just not for me. Anyways on to the rest of my list...
Duke (Wave 4):
He is a very important character in the Joe universe and deserves to be represented in the Hall of Heroes line-up. What can be done to fix him though? I say first get rid of his "Duke arms". Then give him the weapons that are coming with the Tiger Force version of Duke. These weapons include similar binoculars and a similar gun that came with the original ARAH Duke. Top it off with the backpack and we get the Duke we should have gotten way back when he was part of the first 5-pack.
Major Bludd (Desert Assault Squad):
Ok this is the Major Bludd we should have gotten in the first place, minus the scarf thing around his neck. Add an articulated right arm to this figure and a removable helmet then we will be set. I know the original ARAH version had a fixed arm, but fans have been asking for this to be articulated during the Anniversary line.
Baroness (black outfit):
Who wants a single carded black suited Baroness? I know I do. Maybe this time we can get one with the updated fixed crotch and a new head sculpt using the hair from the Wave 8 version, with a new face.
Stormshadow (Wave 1 v2 Joe outfit):
Ok this was one of my favorites form the original ARAH figures, but what we got during Wave 1 was a botched attempt. This was due to cost effectively reusing parts. Hey I'm all for that if that's the only way we are going to get a figure released, but when you release more parts latter down the line that would look great for this figure it upsets me. This was also the case for Major Bludd and Snake Eyes v2. To update this figure I would use the lower legs & feet as well as the lower arms & hands from the new Wave 12 Stormshadow. As far as accessories go he needs a compound bow with the pulley system, the claw that came with the comic pack Stormshadow vs Firefly, and also maybe a new backpack. I can live with the one he has now though if I had to. I could also go for a new belt around his waist that is similar to Jango Fett's.
Serpentor (1986 Version):
Three attempts at Serpentor so far and none are worthy enough to kiss this this Cobra Emperor's feet. How about we mix the single carded one with the new accessories we are getting with the DVD pack one. I would love accurate paint apps on him, but worse case scenario is that we get a pretty good looking Serpentor with those parts alone.
Ok my last pick is a tough one because I can't figure out what would be better.
I know we have had way too many Cobra Commanders, but even with that said he is the Cobra leader and should be in the Hall of Heroes. How about this time we get a new head sculpt for his helmet that is one piece where the top part is not cheap, flimsy, or removable. Of course he should have a chrome face mask and H "working" hands. He could also come with a separate hooded head, maybe even made out of cloth.
My next choice could be a Destro figure which could be a combination of the Wave 4 and DVD pack vesrions. Give him the chrome head, black body, and black boots instead of those gray ones the DVD pack version had. Make sure he has his signature weapon and also his MARS briefcase that can contain a gun he could put together. To top it off give this boy a "working" left hand that we can use.
Last but not least I think Falcon might be a good choice. Give him Tiger Force Flint's body, a paint job worthy of original ARAH counterpart and possibly a new head sculpt. We are going to need a new set of hands here as well. Dusty could be considered as well because the paint job we are getting looks ugly. The one they originally showed at the convention looked way better, but that was only a pre-production version.
Ok there you have it. I guess my list is a little bit selfish because all I ask for is updated versions of some of my favorites that weren't done correctly to my standards the first time around. Maybe they are not all Hall of Heroes worthy, but they definitely deserve a re-release based on the parts which are available now but not then.
For all those who are sick of the all the versions of Cobra Commander, Duke, Snake Eyes and Stormshadow that we are getting I totally understand why you are mad.
I'm just looking for a definitive version of my favorites done right. As far as this Hall of Heroes lineup goes I just hope the figures they chose are updated in some way besides the special packaging they are coming with compared to what we already have.
Let me know what you think.
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