Short Review on the Canceled Jurassic Park figure

[Backspace VVV]

A very good addition to jungle joes, works perfectly with spirit iron-knife as native americans.

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/4799/54213290.jpg

The gears and body is exactly the same as roadblock. Repainted duke head.
Together with night adder, they are the tallest joe-style figures.

http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/5396/jp1j.jpg

Very nice and crisp tribal tattoo on the face and left arm.
The vest and boot leggings are dirtied/weathered. Clear markings of "JP" (Jurassic Park) & IN-GEN.

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/6803/jp2t.jpg

The belt area is flesh tone, looks unfinished.
An easy head swap with speedmetal, the skin tone matches perfectly.

http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/8900/jp3h.jpg

[TheRealDubya]

Thanks for the review Backspace.

I absolutely want that figure.

Goddamnit Hasbro.

[Mermaniel]

yeah this fig is pretty sick. Too bad its cancelled.

[Cdt Weasel]

That is a cool figure, his tattoos make him look more polynesian than native american

[lilmonster777]

I'll give ya $50 for that fig !!

[samantha]

They always seem to cancel the best stuff.

[tkprime]

This Figure Needs to be released Hasbro!!!!

[Griff]

i wonder why they nixed it?! That would been one helluva figure!! Gotdang Hasbro. buncha nutbag twitter lickers!

[steve2477]

That upper body would have been great for a quick kit bash Roadpig.

[Griff]

If anyone has one of these or can get oen i would love to get my hands on it. thanks

[nighthawk]

If anyone has one of these or can get oen i would love to get my hands on it. thanks

Me too.

[Kroenen]

I didn't even know Hasbro went so far with the new JP figures. The only pictures I've seen showed the repainted A.W.E. Strikers with their drivers.
Thanks for sharing, that's really interesting indeed.

[minstrelboy]

Weren't there supposed to be some AWE Strikers released as JP? This would have been a great figure to have. Too bad it never got produced.

[Lody]

Why does he look like John Cena and the other one looks like The Rock?

[80sKid]

Weren't there supposed to be some AWE Strikers released as JP? This would have been a great figure to have. Too bad it never got produced.

Yeah I definitely wanted these! Simple repaints of ROC Firefly with Resolute Trooper vests but they were so damn cool looking! DOH!

[tkprime]

There's a prototype helicopter pic floating around from this cancelled line as well as the awestrikers.


From what I was told from a foreign vendor this particular figure would have came boxed with the large deluxe T-Rex.

[80sKid]

Here is some Hasbro shots...

[MAJOR BLOOD]

Not sure if this figure would qualify but Hasbro did go after people that had prototypes from what I've read on JP boards. I don't know if it is big deal now but there is a post on 8/22/11 discussing it.

[tkprime]

Maybe the sellers, but what, because we have a prototype we better lock the doors? Please explain.

[MAJOR BLOOD]

Maybe the sellers, but what, because we have a prototype we better lock the doors? Please explain.

From what I read, it seemed that Hasbro actually went after those with the items, not just who sold them. Like I said, maybe it's not a big deal now but for them to go to those lengths seems to be interesting. I'm not familiar with the line or how they do stuff. Just thought I'd mention what has gone on elsewhere.

[tkprime]

Well if they did, then maybe there's more to these figures than even we realize......

[Griff]

From what I read, it seemed that Hasbro actually went after those with the items, not just who sold them. Like I said, maybe it's not a big deal now but for them to go to those lengths seems to be interesting. I'm not familiar with the line or how they do stuff. Just thought I'd mention what has gone on elsewhere.

Wonder why? was this some big snafu they ddint want getting out or something? I hoenstly think that had hasbro put these out they mighta done rather well as i knwo i would bought a couple. c'mon hasbro release the JP line!

[steve2477]

Perhaps there is a new JP film on the way and Hasbro has the rights for the toys.

[jwmagick]

That could be. According to imdb, Spielberg at Comic Con 2011 announced they were working on #4 to be released in the next 2-3 years.

[Gun-Haver]

Great review, this bad boy looked awesome! Come on Hasbro! Release this sucker to coincide with the Jurrassic Park Blu-Rays!!!!!

[orezona]

1/18th scale Velociraptors, please.

And saddles.

/Dino Riders?

[mrfu]

Can someone please clarify how he acquired this one?

[fireflyguy]

They always seem to cancel the best stuff.

True dat!

I'd have bought these and the awe striker thing.

[5h4rK]

Awesome figure! Thanks Backspace!
Anyone know if the 2 AWE Strikers and their drivers have been canceled too?

[Darkseid83]

Wonder if they'll change his head and use the body and modify the tattoos for the rock in retaliation?

[Big IV]

That is a good looking figure. I wouldn't mind a few JP logos in my ranks if the figures worked well with my Joes.

[darkwise]

What a shame, I would really like to have these as well.

[spiderpumpkin]

Awesome figure. Thanks for sharing.

[tkprime]

Wonder if they'll change his head and use the body and modify the tattoos for the rock in retaliation?


I Hope Not! I'd like to see a new JP line by hasbro, even if they are reusing Joe parts, (it be like all new Dino Hunters).

[gunslingercbr]

I Hope Not! I'd like to see a new JP line by hasbro, even if they are reusing Joe parts, (it be like all new Dino Hunters).

I agree. There is a lot of different concepts that can be made from Joe figure molds.

[Griff]

I Hope Not! I'd like to see a new JP line by hasbro, even if they are reusing Joe parts, (it be like all new Dino Hunters).

I actually like the dino hunters sets and those could EASILY be infused into the joe verse. Please hasbro...release these figures at regular retail!

[Steel Brigade]

Yeah the Jurassic Boards took some heat when these were posted so you will not find the pics or info there anymore.

[Griff]

Yeah the Jurassic Boards took some heat when these were posted so you will not find the pics or info there anymore.

I wonder why hasbro was so adamant about not letting these get out? Where they embarrassed that bad about this idea? was it underwraps for a JP film franchise reboot or something? It certainly doesnt explain them being so aggressive about going after people for selling protos and ESPECIALLY those who had/have them. Very suspect.

[Super Beast]

Were all the JP figs cancelled!?

[mynameis]

Were all the JP figs cancelled!?
here's one

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290614010014&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:CA:1123

[starbuck]

Damn.

I would have grabbed this guy in a second. Even bought a vehicle if he was the driver.

[Darkseid83]

Definitely, most likely would've ended up being a Nok. I love tattoos on the figs, night adder has the best, Springfield in old english across his shoulders is awesome. I like they are getting away from the generic tattoos and going with stuff that looks more realistic.

[starbuck]

I always liked those tattoos that Chakotay had on Voyager. Would've been cool for one of the Joes to have some like that...

[Python_Puckman]

Thanks for the review Backspace.

I absolutely want that figure.

Goddamnit Hasbro.

Seconded!

[the general]

I would love to the set of them and if someone has a couple extra lying around I would love to buy them from you if the price is right.

[Barnaby Jones]

Oh god. I want that figure so bad...

With Speed Metals head, he is pretty much exactly what I pictured my re-envisioned Serpentor would look like...

[07GT500 COBRA]

I'd definitely add this guy to my ranks.

[wyojoe]

Wonder if they'll change his head and use the body and modify the tattoos for the rock in retaliation?

That was my first thought as well.

[700block]

only a matter of time before ross gets it.

[nova]

I wonder why hasbro was so adamant about not letting these get out? Where they embarrassed that bad about this idea? was it underwraps for a JP film franchise reboot or something? It certainly doesnt explain them being so aggressive about going after people for selling protos and ESPECIALLY those who had/have them. Very suspect.

Does Hasbro hold the Jurassic Park licenses? I'd heard these were produced as part of pitching a toy line to the production company.

If Hasbro didn't own the rights to produce items with the JP and InGen logos then these would be a significant source of risk to Hasbro...enough to warrent trying to track down the items from private collections.

[Copper21]

Interesting.... I clicked the link for the ebay auction. That figure is listed under the 2002-now section. Yet, when i tried to search that section for "jp" or "jurassic" it comes back with no hits....

eBay is Hasbro's slave.

[Colonel Bludd]

Damn. what a missed opportunity. In other news, lol @ the fact that you acknowledge that head as speed metal.

[whiteknight]

Wish that figure was released. I would have wanted one.

[Unclassified]

i would've definitely bought this line just to add to my joe stuff.

[666Werecat]

Would buy a few of these. Think of all the Massive guys you could make with that torso. I haven't been keen on many of the latest releases but would keep one of these in my collection too.

[Owner of a Lonely B.A.T.]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI5KCl9AerI

[Funnel Rat]

What a shame. He and a few jungle vipers would make for some badss dios.

Gives me flashbacks to my original Jp Trex would chase the Hammer around my folks living room.

[Griff]

Does Hasbro hold the Jurassic Park licenses? I'd heard these were produced as part of pitching a toy line to the production company.

If Hasbro didn't own the rights to produce items with the JP and InGen logos then these would be a significant source of risk to Hasbro...enough to warrent trying to track down the items from private collections.

the old jp toys used to be kenner and hasbro owns kenner (and i would assume all of kenners old properties) so unless JP went to a new company i would imagine hasbro could produce them unless there is a new movie planned and these were spoilers of some sort.

[Magick]

I plan to get one and make him into a modern Big Boa.

[Jmacq1]

I plan to get one and make him into a modern Big Boa.

You're kidding, right?

You're going to track down a rare prototype figure, probably pay a pretty penny for it, and then turn it into a custom?

Just buy and repaint a Resolute Roadblock or Night Adder. You'll probably save a few hundred bucks.

[CornDog_The_Ninja]

If Hasbro didn't own the rights to produce items with the JP and InGen logos then these would be a significant source of risk to Hasbro...enough to warrent trying to track down the items from private collections.

Hasbro isn't sending out teams to individuals homes to track down leaked toys. Who you tryin' to fool?

[Keenan]

I'd still love to have this figure. Thanks for the pics and review.

[Waspinator]

Is this entire line cancelled or just this figure? I had forgotten about this line.

[msmith0609]

No wonder it didn't get released it's totally awesome...

Who knows though, maybe for the new JP movie Hasbro will produce some figures and vehicles... that would be awesome!

Wait!? WTF am I saying that's even more money Hasbro will be getting from me lol!

[bitetheasp]

Yeah, really^

:(

[ChaplainAsst]

Maybe they are saving this guy for the Joe movie line. While they have said no classic characters in the movie line, they might give us a new character as filler. RoC showed us that they aren't afraid to do that.

[Ground Pounder]

I would have loved to have this guy for customs. He would have been a good base for Big Boa, Road Pig, Gung Ho, and many other "bigger" characters. I really hope we see him as a release for the next movie.

[CornDog_The_Ninja]

That body, plus the arm/shoulder tat's, plus a head in the likeness of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, equals GI Joe 2: Retaliation Roadblock.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K4vsb1Yg4Ec/TZrXEV_GSxI/AAAAAAAADvk/p0OztpRieT0/s1600/the_rock_tattoos_dwayne_johnson%2527s_tattoo_wwe+2 .jpg

[mrorange1382]

Cancelled Jurassic Park GI Joe prototype figure JP fits 25th or PoC G.I.Joe sells for $380.01.

Item 290614010014 on Ebay. Ended this afternoon.

eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices (http://www.ebay.com/itm/290614010014?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)

[r3v3n63]

Cancelled Jurassic Park GI Joe prototype figure JP fits 25th or PoC G.I.Joe sells for $380.01.

Item 290614010014 on Ebay. Ended this afternoon.

eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices (http://www.ebay.com/itm/290614010014?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)

Ha! Beat me to it. I checked on it last night and it was around $60 so when I saw what the final price was I was blown away.

[mrorange1382]

Ha! Beat me to it. I checked on it last night and it was around $60 so when I saw what the final price was I was blown away.


I figured it would go for around $100 .. when I saw it went for $380.01, I was like "I bet this buyer hopes Hasbro doesn't pull this off the cancellation shelf and end up releasing it anyway."

[Playful]

Thanks for doing this review and sharing the pictures with us. I really like this action figure.

Although I don't really care much for the "Ingen" (International Genetic Technologies, Inc.) or "JP" (Jurassic Park) aspects of it, perhaps it is the Polynesian heritage of this unknown character. Sort of like the Samoan "Red Dog" of Sgt. Slaughter's Renegades.

The facial tattoo on the left side of the face is a Maori Moko of the people of New Zealand. It depicts ancestry on his father's side, tribal position (Ngunga, brow), hapu rank (Uirere, eye area), his marriage (Uma, temple), his occupation (Taiohou, cheek), and his birth status (Taitoto, jaw).

It's difficult to make out the details on the arm, but I guess to say he is a warrior wouldn't be telling much.

A nice figure! I wonder if the cancelled JP product line had any other figures worth reviewing?

[SkullBuster]

The belt area is flesh tone, looks unfinished.
An easy head swap with speedmetal, the skin tone matches perfectly.

http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/8900/jp3h.jpg

^^^ reminds me of that dude Lighthammer (bloodpack) from Blade II..
http://bloodpack.bloody-fangs.org/pics/m_lighthammer.jpg

[Chief CWO]

This is a great figure, maybe we will still see it as a Joe or Cobra... Love the uniqueness with the face tribal tat.

[Shipshape1983]

He looks kinda like Arnold from Commando

[Slaymaker]

Cancelled Jurassic Park GI Joe prototype figure JP fits 25th or PoC G.I.Joe sells for $380.01.

Item 290614010014 on Ebay. Ended this afternoon.

eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices (http://www.ebay.com/itm/290614010014?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)

$300!!!! WOW! I am tempted to auction mine off for that!!! NOt saying I will - but $300?? really?

[Magick]

Can't wait till mine shows up. May have a few extras showing up as well.. I was going to make one into a big boa.. but looks like the clubs will actually be good enough to not make one. Although I liked the idea of Big Boa having tribal tats. LOL

[Steel Brigade]

Yeah he's pretty great in hand... he's hangin' with the Noks right now, I call him "T-Wrecks."

[Griff]

Ibeen trying to get one but no one seems willing to trade for one...i dont do feevilbay so i gottta hope i can get one for trade.

[Dem_Yoe'z!]

Yeah he's pretty great in hand... he's hangin' with the Noks right now, I call him T-Wrecks.

That's funny, I call mine "Dino". Anyone know what his real name was supposed to be? Was he from one of the movies or a completely made up figure?

[Dem_Yoe'z!]

Ibeen trying to get one but no one seems willing to trade for one...i dont do feevilbay so i gottta hope i can get one for trade.

I got mine from one of fellow tanker shdwknt's auctions on evilbay. He's a good seller and I got my figure really quick after I won. I think he may have a few more, you might want to pm him. The figure is worth the money IMO.

[Griff]

I got mine from one of fellow tanker shdwknt's auctions on evilbay. He's a good seller and I got my figure really quick after I won. I think he may have a few more, you might want to pm him. The figure is worth the money IMO.

Oh im sure its just the money thing thats the issue...hence the need to trade.

[angelofdeath69]

Look!

one Soldier loose figure--4 inch | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/one-Soldier-loose-figure-4-inch-/130606941053?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e68c7c37d)

[ibjc1106]

Damn, there was 1 left and someone beat me too it. Hope the seller gets more.

[Steel Brigade]

Wow that was a steal! Hopefully some more will pop up for those of you who don't have him, he's a pretty great & unique piece of Joe history.

[GI Guppy the third]

Wow that was a steal! Hopefully some more will pop up for those of you who don't have him, he's a pretty great & unique piece of Joe history.

they just did and I nabbed him

He's got four left.

[GI Guppy the third]

eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices (http://www.ebay.com/itm/310361787530?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_500wt_1180)

[CornDog_The_Ninja]

Guppy, you're awesome for posting that link.

[sithewok]

Thank you so much! Think I just nabbed the last one. Been looking for this one for ages...

[Steel Brigade]

Great score guys! :)

[9deadjoes]

on ebay now for 12.99 plus 3 shipped has 4 left

[darkwise]

on ebay now for 12.99 plus 3 shipped has 4 left

Thanks for the awesome early (I mean early!) wake-up text with this auction, this morning. Thanks to you, I am the proud owner of Jurassic Happiness. I left 5 for the masses, only taking a single figure.

[Gilgamesh51]

I too am one of the lucky ones who scored thiss off ebay for $12!

The OP is right, I love how well this guy works with the jungle troops, especially Spirit!

I may even shoehorn him into the mauraders soon!

[Dangerjoe]

i got one yesterday,

[nighthawk]

Lucky. I don't use Ebay so I can't get it. :( Anyone got an extra that they can trade?

[Shipshape1983]

I just ordered 1 today. I dont usually buy random nameless figures. but.....something about this guy. I felt I needed him.

[CornDog_The_Ninja]

I nabbed one of these off eBay when Guppy posted a link on November 27th. It arrived today.

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee378/corndogtheninja/100_2616.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee378/corndogtheninja/100_2615.jpg

So if you ordered one around then, start checking your mailbox.

[TheFallen]

I hope General Hawk gets one to do a review on it

[darkwise]

I received one in the mail on Wednesday, though not sure if we all got them from the same source. :)

[DarkHorse]

Sweet! Just ordered one. Think I'll use him for Action Man.

[T J Bang]

Got mine today :)

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l594/Tim-Roper/2011-12-12170944.jpg

[darkwise]

I have 3. I have to decide whether to sell the other 2 on eBay or use them as trade bait.

[Gun-Haver]

For all those responsible for sharing the ebay sightings here on the tank, thank you so much. You all have made me a very happy man, and given me the chance to own a figure I never thought I'd be able to buy. Thank you again for this awesome Joe "Christmas present".

[Money-B]

I have 3. I have to decide whether to sell the other 2 on eBay or use them as trade bait.

What would you accept in trade?

[darkwise]

What would you accept in trade?

I am mainly into Cobra Trooper/Officer/Viper building. I am sadly lacking anything at all from the JoeCons, so am always open on that front. My actual plan was to sell the other 2 on eBay and then use the money to buy Troops or Convention items. ha

[Monte Williams]

I did an eBay search and they're going for $25-ish, but then I clicked one of the expired links from a page or two back, and in the You Might Also Try... section it had another one for $13! Yes!

Keep trying, fellas. Apparently people will keep posting them.

Meanwhile, this MUST have just been a figure produced for a pitch, 'cause they can't legally reuse that Tatum head for some other line, can they?

[GI Guppy the third]

it's not the Tatum head. It's the first Resolute Duke head.

[CornDog_The_Ninja]

Meanwhile, this MUST have just been a figure produced for a pitch, 'cause they can't legally reuse that Tatum head for some other line, can they?


It's not a Tatum head. It's Resolute Duke's head.

[07GT500 COBRA]

So glad these became more easily obtainable. Just a cool figure.

[Monte Williams]

Oh crap, you're right. Huh. I need a nap.

[monstermonkey]

I did an eBay search and they're going for $25-ish, but then I clicked one of the expired links from a page or two back, and in the You Might Also Try... section it had another one for $13! Yes!

Keep trying, fellas. Apparently people will keep posting them.

Meanwhile, this MUST have just been a figure produced for a pitch, 'cause they can't legally reuse that Tatum head for some other line, can they?

Yeah, I picked him up yesterday for $13. There's 3 or 4 sellers that have him, but the one I bought from (jiandan9966) was the cheapest, and they still have 10+ listed in their inventory. I can't wait to get him, he'll fit in great as a new Joe. Anyone give this guy a code name yet?

[Monte Williams]

A codename to justify the "JP" would be nice, but I'm drawing a blank.

The tribal tattoo made me think of Jane's brother's band in Daria: Mystik Spiral, ha ha ha.

[haradrel]

A codename to justify the "JP" would be nice, but I'm drawing a blank.

The tribal tattoo made me think of Jane's brother's band in Daria: Mystik Spiral, ha ha ha.

I'm working on a backstory of him being a Dreadnok, moonlighting with working for mindbender for an experiment. - I'm working the tattos into a whole samoan angle.

I haven't gotten to the name yet, but the JP will stand for Jurrasic Park in my case :p

[Monte Williams]

He'll be a Joe for me. Maybe an Adventure Team dude.

[T J Bang]

alt uses for JP: Jungle Patrol?

[Monte Williams]

Good thinking, T J Bang!

[haradrel]

Okay stealing that T J Bang!

Makes more sense.

I am also considering him for a role like Mercer, Cobra gone good, but I dunno yet, have to have the figure in hand to make that determination (He's on his way, 3 of him actually for some customization).

But mine will have a former Dreadnok background, just because the whole Samoan thing makes sense with the Dreadnoks being from Aussie.

[T J Bang]

He needs a Codename tho. Im using Ta Moko which is the style of tattoos used by the Maori in New Zealand.

[T J Bang]

Jungle ready :)

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l594/Tim-Roper/2011-12-12173754.jpg

[GI Guppy the third]

I'm giving mine a rail gun I made on shapeways and codenaming him Haikili, or the Hawaiian mythological god of thunder.

[Gun-Haver]

Oh crap, you're right. Huh. I need a nap.

To your credit it looks a lot like Tatum if you ask me, probably intentionally on Hasbro's part.

[haradrel]

Hmmm part Hawaiian, part Maori/New Zealander - interesting.

[Colt Blue]

I just got this figure delivered today, cool figure and I'm glad I could get one.

[haradrel]

Alright

My filecard on the guy, collected from the various ideas of other Hisstank members including my own ideas:

Dreadnok
Code Name: Leviathan
File Name: Dutch Haikili Aka Dino Fijian aka Rutorua Haikili
Place of Birth: Rutorua, New Zealand
-------
Growing up in the worst parts of Rutorua, New Zealand with his divorced mom who
left their father in Hawaii who sought a return to the family roots in New Zealand,
Leviathan was pretty much destined to a life of crime. His size gave him early work
as a bodyguard to the gang leaders that ran the place as well as muscle and torpedo
ventures very early on in his life.
Feeling that his style was cramped he sought out the Dreadnoks Bike club chapter that
resided in Rutorua. He was picked up as a probationary member or Jersey Prospect (JP)
His past is filled with misdeeds and his sudden bursts of anger and violence is only
partially held in check by Zartan who seems to know more about this mysterious man then
the rest of the Dreadnoks combined. His police record and aliases is almost as long as
Zartan, and there are rumors he had a short stint as a range keeper in "In Gen" a
dummy company that Dr. Mindbender used to clone beasts of various nature.
-------
Specialty and M.O:
Because of his size he is often on bodyguard duty or used when muscle is needed.
But he also has an amazing survival skill, having known to have been dumped in the middle
of the desert he still managed to get to the nearest bar (a few hundred miles away), and
have a drink before he tore up the place.
He has an unnatural ability to almost "dodge" bullets which is strange for his size.

[80sKid]

You can buy him off of Ebay with buy it now feature for 12.99 with free shipping!

[jcast]

A codename to justify the "JP" would be nice, but I'm drawing a blank.

The tribal tattoo made me think of Jane's brother's band in Daria: Mystik Spiral, ha ha ha.

I don't know if they're called Mystik Spiral anymore. Last I heard, they were thinking of changing the name.

[TheFallen]

Alright

My filecard on the guy, collected from the various ideas of other Hisstank members including my own ideas:

Dreadnok
Code Name: Leviathan
File Name: Dutch Haikili Aka Dino Fijian aka Rutorua Haikili
Place of Birth: Rutorua, New Zealand
-------
Growing up in the worst parts of Rutorua, New Zealand with his divorced mom who
left their father in Hawaii who sought a return to the family roots in New Zealand,
Leviathan was pretty much destined to a life of crime. His size gave him early work
as a bodyguard to the gang leaders that ran the place as well as muscle and torpedo
ventures very early on in his life.
Feeling that his style was cramped he sought out the Dreadnoks Bike club chapter that
resided in Rutorua. He was picked up as a probationary member or Jersey Prospect (JP)
His past is filled with misdeeds and his sudden bursts of anger and violence is only
partially held in check by Zartan who seems to know more about this mysterious man then
the rest of the Dreadnoks combined. His police record and aliases is almost as long as
Zartan, and there are rumors he had a short stint as a range keeper in "In Gen" a
dummy company that Dr. Mindbender used to clone beasts of various nature.
-------
Specialty and M.O:
Because of his size he is often on bodyguard duty or used when muscle is needed.
But he also has an amazing survival skill, having known to have been dumped in the middle
of the desert he still managed to get to the nearest bar (a few hundred miles away), and
have a drink before he tore up the place.
He has an unnatural ability to almost "dodge" bullets which is strange for his size.

Nice to see some of my ideas in your bio. Thanks

[07GT500 COBRA]

Just got mine in today. Awesome figure!

Cool Bio.

[haradrel]

So I finally got my figures. All 3 of them, one had a somewhat faulty knee, the 2
others were perfect.

I decided to paint the missing belt area, and also noticed that the insides of
the groin/pelvic area are missing paint apps, so fixed that on one of the figures.

Here's a bunch of pics which will be devided into two or more posts.

I made two versions one black belt and one brown belt with a gloss varnish.

First up, black belt (which will be my main figure):
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg73/haradrel_2008/Leviathanplussdreadnoks004.jpg

Closer view on the areas painted:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg73/haradrel_2008/Leviathanplussdreadnoks017.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg73/haradrel_2008/Leviathanplussdreadnoks012.jpg

Duke and an unamed Dreadnok is talking about how cool the vest is whilst one
guy is drying off.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg73/haradrel_2008/Leviathanplussdreadnoks008.jpg

Both are dry and mostly finished
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg73/haradrel_2008/Leviathanplussdreadnoks009.jpg

Continues in my next post

[haradrel]

All Kitted up, he said something about "if you want to understand war, you have
to become war" when taking this picture
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg73/haradrel_2008/Leviathanplussdreadnoks019.jpg

He looks good in a dreadnok trenchcoat as well:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg73/haradrel_2008/Leviathanplussdreadnoks027.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg73/haradrel_2008/Leviathanplussdreadnoks030.jpg

Then he went off on a tangent and something about dragons
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg73/haradrel_2008/Leviathanplussdreadnoks049.jpg

Zarana heard about him, so he started sweet talking her
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg73/haradrel_2008/Leviathanplussdreadnoks037.jpg

continues in next post.

[haradrel]

Instant hit with the ladies:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg73/haradrel_2008/Leviathanplussdreadnoks042.jpg

Group picture time!
in HDR:
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg73/haradrel_2008/nokshdr.jpg


And in regular picture format.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg73/haradrel_2008/noksnonhdr.jpg

Hope you guys enjoyed :)

[Monte Williams]

Haradrel, I'm bitterly jealous of your indoor-photography skills.

Funny to see the Dusty belt on Zartan; I did the same thing for a while.

I love your paint job, but I'm bummed it was necessary; I might not have bought one had I known. I don't paint, and I hate when the inside thigh bit isn't painted. The belt's bad enough...

Meanwhile, I only ordered one, so I hope his knee is alright!

Great pics, great fixes. Thanks for sharing!

[haradrel]

Haradrel, I'm bitterly jealous of your indoor-photography skills.

Funny to see the Dusty belt on Zartan; I did the same thing for a while.

I love your paint job, but I'm bummed it was necessary; I might not have bought one had I known. I don't paint, and I hate when the inside thigh bit isn't painted. The belt's bad enough...

Meanwhile, I only ordered one, so I hope his knee is alright!

Great pics, great fixes. Thanks for sharing!

Monte, coming from you, whom I am bitterly jealous of all the fantastic scenery you manage to take pictures in, that means a lot.

I think I might have stolen/borrowed the idea from you actually lol. I do remember seeing someone doing it, and most likely it was you.

The missing paint for the belt can easily be hid with a long enough vest. The knee's seem to be okay on most, I guess there are some lemons out there, with the one I got it was sort of a bendy plug that made the problem, I can bend the leg, but not completely as it then goes out of socket for some reason, as if it's too bendy, the other two I got are perfect.

[Colonel Bludd]

I got my Chakotay the other day. not a bad kit bash.

[Monte Williams]

I have a B.A.T with a knee like that. Unfortunately, it's one of my two Resolute B.A.T.s, which is my favorite version of the B.A.T. Ah well.

And yeah, I'll probably use a big ol' belt or a vest or something to obscure his lack pf paint apps.

[angelofdeath69]

If someone is interested i have one, loose, in its bag. i'm selling it (PM for that, shipping not included on price) or for trade (i want a POC Law and order or an Airtight, if loose but complete, i'm ok)

I know it may seem like i'm asking lmuch but i bougth whitout thinking and want to make something of it if someone wants it.

[Cobracomandacon]

You can use a clear rubber band to tighten the knee. If it's the top pin, you can coat it with a thin coat of Super Glue. The rubber band trick works for torso joints too.

[DrKain]

Hold up, Hasbro was going to put a Jurassic Park character into GI JOe? -_-

[docdrako]

I just ordered one of these. Can't wait, although I must. I wish Hasbro would do a Joe-style JP line. It would be so much fun! They could do characters from the movie, or just come up with all-new characters. Anyways, neat figure!

[juggalojedi666]

I ordered two myself...one to make a "Dutch" predator figure (I could never figure out who to use) and one to leave original, but I can decide to make him a Joe or a Dreadnok...great photography and customs in this thread,thanks for posting those...

[sharky]

I'm glad I finally checked this thread out. That's a cool figure and will go well with the 'Predator' line up. :)

I just ordered one right now from ebay. Good price too.

[nighthawk]

I have one too and I love it. I only wish they didn't leave his belt flesh colored though.

[Monte Williams]

I only wish they didn't leave his belt flesh colored though.

Yeah, that proved to be a deal-breaker for me; I kept the head and sold the body.

[CobraCoffee]

I got one from China for $4. Great figure! Yes it's not completely painted but hey, it's cool to own something that shouldn't exist

[Steel Brigade]

it's not the Tatum head. It's the first Resolute Duke head.

Which is actually still based on Tatum. The Resolute panel at Joecon 2010 said as much & showed imagery, & if you look at it, you can see the resemblance. This was done when Resolute was originally conceived & was going to be much more ROC influenced.

[Monte Williams]

Which is actually still based on Tatum. The Resolute panel at Joecon 2010 said as much & showed imagery, & if you look at it, you can see the resemblance. This was done when Resolute was originally conceived & was going to be much more ROC influenced.

To be fair, though, I didn't know any of that; I was just mistakenly seeing it as the actual Tatum head.

[ResoluteBAT]

I'm tempted to buy one, but I really only like the vest from this figure.

[Monte Williams]

I'm tempted to buy one, but I really only like the vest from this figure.

Much as I love the look of it, I grew to hate it and the Resolute Roadblock and Night Adder vests due the awkward way they hang on the figure.

[ResoluteBAT]

Much as I love the look of it, I grew to hate it and the Resolute Roadblock and Night Adder vests due the awkward way they hang on the figure.
It's just the JP and InGen logos for me. :D

I just want to make a kitbash and put the vest on another figure.

[emags]

Much as I love the look of it, I grew to hate it and the Resolute Roadblock and Night Adder vests due the awkward way they hang on the figure.

Is it because it is crooked? I had the same problem. A fellow tanker said to drop the vest in hot water for a little bit, pull it out and then put in back on the figure......apparently, you can then bend it as you wish so that it is straight.

I have not done this yet, but sounds straightforward....perhaps a fellow tanker can opine.

As my wife said, "you'd be surprised with what you can do with hot water".......not sure what that means!

[T J Bang]

Well they always say boil some water when delivering babies....

[milesflex]

I haven't read all 16 pages so far, but I just wanted to mention a couple of things. Sorry if someone has already said them. The Shadow Tracker vest fits this torso really well, and looks really cool (thinking about painting the neon, though). In addition to the ROC Speed Metal head, the MMA Tito Ortiz head almost perfectly matches the skin tone. Tito's face is just a bit lighter. I got the last one on clearance at TRU last week, and it works great for him. Gonna put Night Adder's vest on him and make him a Cobra or Dreaknok.

[heymilt]

Yeah, that proved to be a deal-breaker for me; I kept the head and sold the body.

I could've painted it for you, bud.
Such a cool fig...
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af270/heymilt/Joes/Haka3.jpg
http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af270/heymilt/Joes/Haka4-1.jpg

[sharky]

Is it because it is crooked? I had the same problem. A fellow tanker said to drop the vest in hot water for a little bit, pull it out and then put in back on the figure......apparently, you can then bend it as you wish so that it is straight.

I have not done this yet, but sounds straightforward....perhaps a fellow tanker can opine.

As my wife said, "you'd be surprised with what you can do with hot water".......not sure what that means!
I've straightened out several weapons and cannons that way. The last thing I recall was a long gun from a 6" Avatar figure. Worked like a charm.

[danielgogeta]

got to get me one of these :) thanks for sharing the review :)

[BAD ViBEZ]

I got one coming in the mail anyday now. Got it from China for $11.00 with free shipping. I couldnt resist the polynesian tats and a chance to have a Hawaiian Joe. I will call him Pohaku! which means: stone/rock because hes built like a rock and always has pakalolo on him. he will be ali`i

[UKJoeCollector]

Hi
Im thinking about buying one of these. Are all the Chinese Ebay listings forgeries?
Can anyone recommend one of these sellers or should I just not bother?
Thanks

[ShockVal]

Hi
Im thinking about buying one of these. Are all the Chinese Ebay listings forgeries?
Can anyone recommend one of these sellers or should I just not bother?
Thanks

Find a cheap BIN and get one. He is kick ass. He has one of my favorite sets of legs because they are big and sturdy.

[UKJoeCollector]

Find a cheap BIN and get one. He is kick ass. He has one of my favorite sets of legs because they are big and sturdy.

Cheers ShockVal will do.

[ShockVal]

Cheers ShockVal will do.


http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/ShockVal/CaptainShiner-1.jpg

[milesflex]

I haven't read all 16 pages so far, but I just wanted to mention a couple of things. Sorry if someone has already said them. The Shadow Tracker vest fits this torso really well, and looks really cool (thinking about painting the neon, though). In addition to the ROC Speed Metal head, the MMA Tito Ortiz head almost perfectly matches the skin tone. Tito's face is just a bit lighter. I got the last one on clearance at TRU last week, and it works great for him. Gonna put Night Adder's vest on him and make him a Cobra or Dreaknok.

Took a pic of the WIPs I have, using the parts I mentioned, incase anyone was interested. http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z456/milesflex/JPbodies.jpg

I've ordered them twice from snapdragong on ebay, no problems. Has them for $8.99 shipped now. eBay My World - snapdragong (http://myworld.ebay.com/snapdragong/?_trksid=p4340.l2559)

[KingStalin]

Never realized how cheap these got, just ordered one on eBay for 8.99 shipped. Can't wait to get it.

[Dreadnok Rocksteady]

This figure rocks! Yep, he's a Maori in my collection too! I think I might have to copy the Dreadnok idea, I always need more 'Noks!

[fireflyguy]

Never realized how cheap these got, just ordered one on eBay for 8.99 shipped. Can't wait to get it.

I got mine for that price too! Pretty nice figure for that kinda money. I'd love to get the AwebStriker/Firefly set, but it's gonna hafta come way down in price.

[Steve T]

I got one about a week ago. His left leg is bent, not to mention very loose. His gun is super bent too, must have been a rough trip from china.

[GI Flow]

I got one about a week ago. His left leg is bent, not to mention very loose. His gun is super bent too, must have been a rough trip from china.

blow dryer the bent parts and straighten them out under cold running water. that's how i fixed mine. great figure.

[Derek]

I got one about a week ago. His left leg is bent, not to mention very loose. His gun is super bent too, must have been a rough trip from china.

I got mine some time ago and his right leg was loose. Recently put some superglue on the ball joint and let it dry. It is much better than before, good in all kinds of poses.

[Sector_15]

Mine arrived yesterday. Top figure and I think I might need another.