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AIR-VIPER COMMANDO (Target Ex.) in hand pics+review
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05-31-2009, 05:45 PM
Steel Brigade
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AIR VIPER COMMANDO (ROC Target Ex.)
****1/2 (4.5 out of 5)
When ws_toys put up the new ROC AVC (aka AVAC) I figured he would be another figure placed with a large ROC vehicle or a recolored Modern Era vehicle that I wouldn't want, so in hesitation I grabbed one... but with the recent knowledge & fans response to lackluster colors, he is still available right now. lol
So at the time of purchase we did not know how this figure was going to be released, but found out shortly after that the EEL, Air Viper, SE, & Grandslam were all Target exclusives with small vehicles.
.. in hindsight, I probably would have passed on this figure knowing what I know now, as I will most likely be picking up all 4 of the Target vehicles,
none the less, it's cool to have another Test-Shot in my collection & to be one of the first to have him at all. ^_-
Also, the original AVAC was one of my all time favorites growing up & owning the Terror Drome, so you can see why I was quick to purchase.
This particular Test-Shot figure is heavily marked & carved which some my find distracting but I think it adds to that proto-feel.
AVC has no Cobra emblem & offers a unique construction for this release as the previous "FLASH" arms have been substituted with the very dynamic RESOLUTE TROOPER arms, this is a definite upgrade as it mimics the original AVAC slightly more & now he has some of the most versatile arms in the current Joe catalog.
This figure also has the HISS TANK DRIVER belt now instead of the HASBRO oldskool insignia/FLASH belt which I also think suits him better.
The in-package pics show that this figure will be coming with a rifle & knife, mine only included the knife with has that cool ROC
lime green
detailing up the center. The colors are a unique choice here & are not found anywhere for AVAC in the past & are somewhat complimentary, The green has a metallic sheen & the purple verges on brown. Colors aside, this figure is an upgraded construction & worth your time when he drops @ Target...
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