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03-12-2012, 10:04 AM
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That Figures: REVIEW: GI Joe: Resolute - GI Joe Battle Set Sgt Stalker (http://that-figures.blogspot.com/2012/03/review-gi-joe-resolute-gi-joe-battle_12.html)
Final Thoughts
Sgt Stalker is a solid-to-good addition to the GI Joe: Resolute pack. The sculpt is interesting, he's got some neat accessories (once you replace the green rifle) and the overall impression is that this is a fun, cool-looking figure that kids - especially - will enjoy playing with and that collectors will most definitely welcome to their collection.
It's just a shame that Hasbro elected to use such a bright green - and in such massive quantities. Seriously, I'd say about 90% of the figure features some form of (or indeed, usually the same tone of) green. Of course, he's based on the animated show's designs and so Hasbro couldn't change much about the palette. But there's no reason why they couldn't have either used a slightly darker tone in their interpretation or applied a low-light brushing or wash to accentuate the detail, as they really needed to do something to break-up the overpowering green-ness of the figure. Had they done so, Sgt Stalker would have been on for a higher score. As it stands though, he's just not quite up to the same standard as his pack-mates Beachhead and Flint.
A nicely-sculpted, well-executed, fun figure let-down by a garish color-scheme.
Final Score: B
That Figures: REVIEW: GI Joe: Resolute - GI Joe Battle Set Sgt Stalker (http://that-figures.blogspot.com/2012/03/review-gi-joe-resolute-gi-joe-battle_12.html)
Final Thoughts
Sgt Stalker is a solid-to-good addition to the GI Joe: Resolute pack. The sculpt is interesting, he's got some neat accessories (once you replace the green rifle) and the overall impression is that this is a fun, cool-looking figure that kids - especially - will enjoy playing with and that collectors will most definitely welcome to their collection.
It's just a shame that Hasbro elected to use such a bright green - and in such massive quantities. Seriously, I'd say about 90% of the figure features some form of (or indeed, usually the same tone of) green. Of course, he's based on the animated show's designs and so Hasbro couldn't change much about the palette. But there's no reason why they couldn't have either used a slightly darker tone in their interpretation or applied a low-light brushing or wash to accentuate the detail, as they really needed to do something to break-up the overpowering green-ness of the figure. Had they done so, Sgt Stalker would have been on for a higher score. As it stands though, he's just not quite up to the same standard as his pack-mates Beachhead and Flint.
A nicely-sculpted, well-executed, fun figure let-down by a garish color-scheme.
Final Score: B