Sideshow GENERAL HAWK is here!

[VIPER E7]

General Hawks are now arriving. Here are the pics of mine.

http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo202/THE-VIPER/Sideshow%20G%20I%20JOE/hawk001.jpg

http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo202/THE-VIPER/Sideshow%20G%20I%20JOE/hawk003.jpg

http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo202/THE-VIPER/Sideshow%20G%20I%20JOE/hawk005.jpg

[VIPER E7]

Box sides.

http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo202/THE-VIPER/Sideshow%20G%20I%20JOE/hawk002.jpg

http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo202/THE-VIPER/Sideshow%20G%20I%20JOE/hawk004.jpg

[VIPER E7]

Fresh out of the box.

http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo202/THE-VIPER/Sideshow%20G%20I%20JOE/hawk006.jpg

http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo202/THE-VIPER/Sideshow%20G%20I%20JOE/hawk007.jpg

http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo202/THE-VIPER/Sideshow%20G%20I%20JOE/hawk008.jpg

http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo202/THE-VIPER/Sideshow%20G%20I%20JOE/hawk009.jpg

http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo202/THE-VIPER/Sideshow%20G%20I%20JOE/Hawkinventory01.jpg

[VIPER E7]

Here is one with the alternate head.

http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo202/THE-VIPER/Sideshow%20G%20I%20JOE/Hawkalthead.jpg

[Fox]

His jacket is too stiff looking.

[Retail-Viper]

I dont feel that bad now about cancelling, Im not liking this one at all. The jacket and headsculpt look awful to me.

Bring on the Vipers

[Keenan]

Still looking forward to mine. But I am a bit disappointed in the jacket. Thought it was going to look like leather. I do like the exclusive head though.

[CornDog_The_Ninja]

I like the alternate head.

But I don't like the look of the jacket or the camo on the pants.

[Davestro]

Like the last pick with him reloading. Glad I got the exclusive with this swap out head. I actually like it better than the standard...looks a little odd with the helmet on.

How about a pic without the jacket? The jacket looks like you need to wad it up to get some crinkles in it...looks too new like he just bought it....LOL

[ultra8294]

The jacket looks like you need to wad it up to get some crinkles in it...looks too new like he just bought it....LOL

My feelings exactly, like breaking in a baseball glove, only its not real leather and its never going to look that way.

Sideshow should have used 1:6 scaled faux leather to make the jacket just like HT used on Wolverine (IMO)~But what do I know, I don't run a million dollar business,... I just support one.

[RolandofGilead]

Thanks for the photos. I'm going to use them to help put my figure together.

[GI abe444]

Thanks for posting pics of your Hawk!

[drunknmunky]

I'm really not feeling this one. The jacket looks more like a sweatshirt with a collar. I'm not big on the head sculpt either. But I'm sure someone makes a 1/6 Bruce Willis head for it :)

[Mr. Gone]

once again....the "prototype" much different from the final product. Sideshow, what's the deal what that?

[dorian247]

hmm... I might have to try to find another 1/6 leather jacket for Hawk now. Definitely still getting this this weekend.

[RolandofGilead]

I'm wondering if the jacket from the old GI Joe Tuskegee Airman would work?

http://www.timewalkertoys.com/contents/media/con-049_5.jpg

[teemu8]

that wouldn't work..that jacket looks like crap...Hasbro product on Sideshow product does not look good

[RolandofGilead]

Just trying to help. :(

[Keenan]

Yeah, good call on replacing the jacket. I'm going to do that with mine as well.

[Davestro]

Its funny, I have a brown leather jacket that looks almost exactly like the one Hawk has and it, too, looked stiff. But after wearing it a few years, it got that worn look.

There has got to be something we can do to make the jacket look more worn on this figure...I will wait to futz with it when I get it tomorrow.

[Burton]

I wasn't too sure about this figure once Sideshow released it but I have to say that it isn't all that bad once I actually received it, these are my thoughts on this figure:

Good Points - Love the .357 Magnum, Loved the Tactical Hand Held Radio, The G1 Flight Jacket and Robinson Arms XCR(tm) PDW Rifle were also really cool

Bad Points - Looks way too much like Bruce Willis from the original Die Hard movie (wonder if SSC knew something about the new G.I. Joe movie coming out in 2012), and I am not liking that SSC adds the XMLR-1 Laser Rifle to keep the old school effect, I for one do not like it and wish they would have given him a shotgun instead, I am all for keeping certain aspects true to the old school, but I am more for modernizing the weapons

This is probably my least favorite of all the figures released but still an integral part of my display and must have for completists like me, I just wish they would release a better version of Snake Eyes, same weapons just different body mold

[VIPER E7]

Glad ya’ll are enjoying the photos. These pics are right out of the box so I didn’t spend too much time adjusting the clothes. But with a few tweaks here and there I’m sure the jacket won’t look too stiff. I will post more pics of Hawk without the jacket when I get the chance. In the mean time feel free to post your own when your General Hawks arrive.

[Gundamben831]

I got mine in yesterday, I am pretty happy with the figure being that its my first sideshow to ever purchase, I am still waiting on when the Viper will come out. I would have to agree with the jacket issue because it does seem to be a little stiff, not to mention how much of a pain in the ass it is to switch from him wearing his jacket to just his BDU's.

[VIPER E7]

I got mine in yesterday, I am pretty happy with the figure being that its my first sideshow to ever purchase, I am still waiting on when the Viper will come out. I would have to agree with the jacket issue because it does seem to be a little stiff, not to mention how much of a pain in the ass it is to switch from him wearing his jacket to just his BDU's.

Oh, come on, that’s part of the fun, dressing up my doll… ahem, I mean gearing up my one-sixth scale action figure XD. It does take a little time and patience to put these things together. I find the process kind of soothing myself.

Oh, and congratulations on your first. It’s a slippery slope from here, good luck.

[teemu8]

Sideshow has already said another Snake Eyes is coming (which will likely be much better than the 1st piece)

It was said to be a 'deluxe' release with commando and visor heads and likely will come with Timber

[RolandofGilead]

I hope to have time to open my Hawk sometime today. I have to admit that all the negative reaction is tempering my enthusiasm. So much that I'm reconsidering my Exclusive Viper I have on order. May just cancel it and wait to buy the regular version at some future date.

[Davestro]

I get mine tomorrow and will post up some pics this weekend...first thing I'm gonna do is take off that jacket and scrunch it up in my hand to get that "worn" look.

[Davestro]

I hope to have time to open my Hawk sometime today. I have to admit that all the negative reaction is tempering my enthusiasm. So much that I'm reconsidering my Exclusive Viper I have on order. May just cancel it and wait to buy the regular version at some future date.

Noooooooo...don't do it Roland!!! The Viper should be a homerun, unless they manage to screw up the helmet in some way. I actually like the EX swap out portrait, gives him a kind of Russian tanker kind of look.

I guarantee you it will be a sell-out if they nail it and will be as hard to get as Firefly afterwards.

[Chief CWO]

I get mine tomorrow and will post up some pics this weekend...first thing I'm gonna do is take off that jacket and scrunch it up in my hand to get that "worn" look.
That is a great idea. The jacket needs a worn look.

Looks to be a great figure even if the head screams Bruce Willis a little TOO much.

[cmderinchief]

Bought mine today. I feel lighter on my wallet side of the body. :-)

[Davestro]

That is a great idea. The jacket needs a worn look.

Looks to be a great figure even if the head screams Bruce Willis a little TOO much.

I thought of Hart's War when I saw the EX head...LOL

[CrimsonGuard101]

He feels too much like DUke so I passed on this one. Didn tlike the head, looks too much like Bruce Willis and since WIllis is playing Colton in th emovie this perosnification of Hawk/Willis just didn't sit well with me. I passed on Duke and FLint for the same reasons, lacluster bodies and terrible faces...

No way ! Keep thjat viper. You won't be displeased with him! I wish I could have gotten my hands on the excluisive, but I can't army build the vipers to justify 2 more so one can have the alt head and one with the reg head. since they announced the CG...

[Burton]

You have to admit that this is probably the worst figure they have released by far, for me it is a toss up between this figure and the first Cobra Commander. However the Crimson Commander was awesome but the blue one (BLEHHHH!!!!!). Even though I don't like these two figures they are very important to have in my collection, I luckily was able to start collecting these bad boys when they released Snake Eyes and I will continue to purchase every one they make, I am really hoping for Snow Job, Gung-Ho, Alpine, or Blowtorch. Heck, even a camouflage ninja would be awesome, if they can add a Black Dragon Ninja then can make me a camouflage one, how sweet would that be?

[Gundamben831]

just a random question being that this is my first sideshow figure, is there a way to un-warp the plastic stand?? its warped in the middle and bubbles up, but its not hindering my figure from being put on the stand just he's a little wobbly on my shelf =/

[CrimsonGuard101]

just a random question being that this is my first sideshow figure, is there a way to un-warp the plastic stand?? its warped in the middle and bubbles up, but its not hindering my figure from being put on the stand just he's a little wobbly on my shelf =/

Don thtink so, but I bet if you contacted Sideshow they would fix it up for you with a repalcement or something. try contacting em.

[Burton]

Don thtink so, but I bet if you contacted Sideshow they would fix it up for you with a repalcement or something. try contacting em.

My thoughts exactly, I would bet Sideshow has one they could send your way possibly, hope it works out for you, these figures are just plain awesome, I gave up collecting my 3 3/4" figures for these and it has been worth it

[dorian247]

Yeah I love me some sideshow GI Joe stuff. I think I am going to pick up this jacket for Hawk:

eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices (http://www.ebay.com/itm/160691677328?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)

What do you guys think? If I can figure out a way to get the rank off of his SS jacket I think I am going to get this one to replace the SS jacket.

[Burton]

I think it would be a great idea, however this jacket that comes with him looks sweet even though it doesn't have that worn look

Yeah I love me some sideshow GI Joe stuff. I think I am going to pick up this jacket for Hawk:

eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices (http://www.ebay.com/itm/160691677328?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)

What do you guys think? If I can figure out a way to get the rank off of his SS jacket I think I am going to get this one to replace the SS jacket.

[ultra8294]

Just got my Hawk in and I'm trying to break in the jacket, but apparently the fabric that is used is some sort of vinyl suede (take a whiff of that jacket and tell me that there nothing toxic going on in there ;P ) and will not stay crunched after squeezing it in my hand and then resorts to its original form

[dorian247]

Can't wait, picking mine up tomorrow. Then immediately saving for Cobra Viper. :P I really should have slowed down on the pre-ordering of stuff money is SO tight.

[ArmchairSoldier]

Enjoyed putting this set together. Kinda prefer the exclusive sculpt on this one . . . . . .

http://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk12.jpg http://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk31.jpghttp://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk21.jpg http://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk51.jpg http://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk71.jpg http://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk61.jpg

[ArmchairSoldier]

Helmet on . . . . . .

http://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk14.jpg http://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk10.jpg http://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk13.jpg http://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk121.jpg http://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk111.jpg http://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk91.jpg

[SDawg]

Somehow I dont like the jacket, it should be a leather bomber jacket.

[Keenan]

Great pictures, ArmchairSoldier. And I agree about the exclusive head. I almost passed on it. Glad I didn't

[Beckley]

Helmet on . . . . . .

http://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk14.jpg http://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk10.jpg http://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk13.jpg http://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk121.jpg http://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk111.jpg http://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk91.jpg

I think I prefer the helmet look, but all the pictures are sweet, including the op's.
Thanks!

[Mr. Gone]

Armchair, thanks for those pics. Hawk isn't bad from seeing those shots....I can't wait to pose him with the JOE's now.

[ultra8294]

Say, any of you boys can tell me where I can find a web store that sells Sideshow parts and gear.
Looking for some extra Hawk hands and knife sheath.
Thanks

[Black Rose]

Enjoyed putting this set together. Kinda prefer the exclusive sculpt on this one . . . . . .

http://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk12.jpg http://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk31.jpghttp://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk21.jpg http://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk51.jpg http://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk71.jpg http://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk61.jpg

Awesome pic's! I agree the exclusive head is the way to go.

[Gundamben831]

I wish I had gotten in there before the cut off for the ex version but I will be happy with what I have, maybe later down the line someone will sell the exclusive head. BTW Armchairsoldier how did you get the jacket to have that under-fold near the waistline? I am having trouble achieving that with my jacket.

[ultra8294]

^^^^
Ditto on the jacket question

[VIPER E7]

Those are some great poses ArmchairSoldier. Did you switch out the entire body to get those boots on him?

[DPrime]

Got mine the other day - posted a review with a few pics in my new blog. :)

Collecting Toys... (http://collecting-toys.blogspot.com/)

I'm surprised so many of you don't like the jacket. I don't know - it works for me!

[ArmchairSoldier]

I wish I had gotten in there before the cut off for the ex version but I will be happy with what I have, maybe later down the line someone will sell the exclusive head. BTW Armchairsoldier how did you get the jacket to have that under-fold near the waistline? I am having trouble achieving that with my jacket.

Thanks for the feedback, guys. Glad you enjoyed the pics!

Gundamben, all I did was fold the bottom front part of the jacket and pushed on it. I would also gradually pull down on the jacket so that it would set/lay flat on the shoulders better.

Also, don't worry about missing out on exclusives from Sideshow. Don't hesitate about going on the waitlist. There's a very good chance of getting your waitlist converted.

Those are some great poses ArmchairSoldier. Did you switch out the entire body to get those boots on him?

That's still the stock PRO body that came with the set. I just used some spare Sideshow Pro feet; the same ones that came with the Cobra Commander figure. Just wished Sideshow would include a pair with every figure!

I also used a pair of Hot Toys hands. Just popped them on a pair of Pro wrist joints.

Enjoyed putting this set together. Kinda prefer the exclusive sculpt on this one . . . . . .

http://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk12.jpg http://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk31.jpghttp://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk21.jpg http://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk51.jpg http://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk71.jpg http://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk61.jpg

[Mr. Gone]

wait a minute....so my stock version isn't going to look like yours Armchair? those are other hands, boots, and what else???

[VIPER E7]

Here are a few with the jacket off.

http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo202/THE-VIPER/Sideshow%20G%20I%20JOE/hawkgreen004.jpg

http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo202/THE-VIPER/Sideshow%20G%20I%20JOE/hawkgreen005.jpg

http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo202/THE-VIPER/Sideshow%20G%20I%20JOE/hawkgreen002.jpg

[dorian247]

yeah I got mine on Saturday and having it in hand and all geared up I actually like the jacket just fine.

He isnt my favorite joe sideshow has done (Beach Head holds that spot for now) but I still really like the figure. I will post some pics later this evening.

[Keenan]

Got mine today. Just have to wait for Christmas to open him.

[Mr. Gone]

today! more pics to come when he's all set up with the JOE team.

[Troops of Doom]

Enjoyed putting this set together. Kinda prefer the exclusive sculpt on this one . . . . . .

http://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk21.jpg http://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk71.jpg http://forum.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/2506/Hawk61.jpg

Friggin awesome! He looks so lifelike. A touch of grey like his V2 would be nice.

[Davestro]

Here are some pics of mine...once in hand, he is pretty awesome. I was worried after seeing first pics of the jacket, but it looks pretty good after all. I love his gear loadout, just too bad you can't display him with everything on, like other SSC Joes.

[Jaybird]

It looks like from the pics that there is a big difference between the flesh tone of his face and the color of his neck and arms. Is it the lighting or does it look bad in person too?

[dorian247]

Its the lighting I am guessing, I dont see any issues on mine and I don't see sideshow missing something like that (hopefully)

[Burton]

Am I the only one that thinks that the .357 Revolver that comes with Hawk is totally awesome!! What gives with the Robinson Arms XCR(tm) PDW Rifle, it looks nothing like what SSC shows on their website, it is way too yellowish for me, I have to say this was one of the most disappointing SSC's that have been released, except for the freaking sweet .357 revolver, can't wait to set this guy up next to my Duke, Flint, Beachhead, Snake Eyes

[Davestro]

Am I the only one that thinks that the .357 Revolver that comes with Hawk is totally awesome!! What gives with the Robinson Arms XCR(tm) PDW Rifle, it looks nothing like what SSC shows on their website, it is way too yellowish for me, I have to say this was one of the most disappointing SSC's that have been released, except for the freaking sweet .357 revolver, can't wait to set this guy up next to my Duke, Flint, Beachhead, Snake Eyes

Yeah, the XCR was a bit to "desert" camo for my tastes...probably would look better on Dusty.

The .357 is awesome and the fact that you set him up to "reload" it even better.

The only problem I have had is getting the goggles to stay on the helmet. The texture is too slick and they easily slide off. Any suggestions?

[teemu8]

I highly recommend this figure! pictures don't do it justice,especially after he is all geared up!...He can be dressed down two different ways aswell.One of the best 'joes' in the line

[Gundamben831]

here is a shot of mine http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb202/gundamben831/DSCF0998.jpg

[Mr. Gone]

Yo JOE!

[Viper6]

im sorry but NO general is gonna wear dress bling on his flight jacket and that holster/pistol SUCK. i love sideshow, have 7 now, glad i didnt order this one.

[dorian247]

im sorry but NO general is gonna wear dress bling on his flight jacket and that holster/pistol SUCK. i love sideshow, have 7 now, glad i didnt order this one.

To each his own. I personally think its a great representation of General Hawk. I even have grown to like the jacket a lot. I'm a big fan of the sideshow stuff so far... no more ninjas for a while though please

[teemu8]

im sorry but NO general is gonna wear dress bling on his flight jacket and that holster/pistol SUCK. i love sideshow, have 7 now, glad i didnt order this one.

DISAGREE! the figure is a fantastic homage to the Classics 80's Hawk and the Pistol rocks! If you have 7 Sideshow Joes,then this one is no different than the others...

[dorian247]

DISAGREE! the figure is a fantastic homage to the Classics 80's Hawk and the Pistol rocks! If you have 7 Sideshow Joes,then this one is no different than the others...

Yeah I think Hawk is really cool and the pistol is all kinds of awesome in my opinion. Just curious Viper6 which Sideshow figures do you own? I dont want to come across as knocking your taste cause I know taste is VERY subjective. I am just curious to get a better grasp of the figures that you have to gauge other peoples taste.

[dorian247]

finally took a pic of my SS Hawk... sorry for the bad lighting, I dont know why it made Duke look like he did a cameo on Jersey Shore.

[drunknmunky]

So I wasn't a big fan of this figure. I actually hated the jacket. But then I seen it in person at my local comic shop and now I want it :)

[Mr. Gone]

really disappointed with the head sculpt. Sideshow is getting worse with these. (the cap portrait is ok though)

[drunknmunky]

really disappointed with the head sculpt. Sideshow is getting worse with these. (the cap portrait is ok though)

The Beachhead exclusive is really good. Dusty and Stalker are also great. But the rest of the Joes just seen weird to me. Duke, Flint and Hawk all just look odd. The Cobras all look great but they're all masked. Zartan looks like he is going to raise the bar for all future figures.

[Mr. Gone]

...Zartan looks like he is going to raise the bar for all future figures.

I would agree... but always remember, the final product differs from the "prototype"