Roadblock wave 2 in hand with pics

[kennywr22]

So my retaliation wave 2 roadblock came today and i thought id put up a few pics and make some comments. Please don't mind the pics to much. I'm no photographer and these were with my i phone. The figure is really nice all around. Has all the articulation including double knee joints, and rocker ankles. I received a few accessories but not sure if these all belong with him and im sure im missing quite a few. His vest is awesome looking and holds 2 knives in the front. The holsters on his legs are a bit big but these hold some kind of guns that connect with this other hand piece. Only got one hand thingy. Im guessing you'll get two. The head sculpt looks even more like dwayne and is really nice. Very solid figure that i will be looking foward to picking up when it comes out next year.

[CVdelgado]

i would been hella happy if wave 1 just had the better anke articulation. the parts swap with the 3 pack makes him near perfect.

im just not a fan of this wave 2 design/color, even if it is "movie accurate"... kinda like wave 2 snake eyes.

[Outback 2094]

...and he's a ninja! Love it!

[Spectre]

What is that he's carrying, a nail gun!

[sbartek1974]

Bet he'll have a hard time getting into the AWE Striker with those gun holsters.

[RolandofGilead]

I can't wait to get one.


In EIGHT MONTHS!

[kingphilbert]

I dig this one. I liked the lighter green of previous images though as opposed to this one. Maybe we get lucky upon release and he's not the dark green.

[Chief CWO]

Decent enough figure...hate that tat on him....

[AlleyViperEXE]

Bet he'll have a hard time getting into the AWE Striker with those gun holsters.

Seriously. Who thought those holsters were a good idea?

They're huge, and right in the way of everything....

[ROC Solid Snake]

Dope figure Kenny; I'll be buying.

[orezona]

Seriously. Who thought those holsters were a good idea?

They're huge, and right in the way of everything....


Thank God for xacto knives.

Way better figure than Wave 1. I might actually get this one, that's how much of an improvement this is.

/pity it will be 2/3 of a year before I have the chance

[Sciencefriction]

Nice, I love it.

[jmw326]

Everything looks great except those holsters. Holy crap they are huge.

[UMAN]

Holsters and tattoo... otherwise cool.

[Sgt Major Haley]

Much better then the wave 1 fig. but it would be more reassuring if you too a pic with out the gun in his hand or is it not removable like the damn battle kata in wave 1???

[sdrawlo]

thanks for the pics, man... i like the figure. The 3-pack Roadblock is still my fave, though...

[Steel Brigade]

Thanks for the pics my friend, like everything but the tattoo.

[blackbarn]

Looks decent enough to me. Even factory paint is removable (bye bye Arashikage tattoo.)

[DarkHorse]

He have to turn sideways to walk through a door with those holsters lol.

[c_money_collins]

I'm getting this on eBay if can. I really think it looks cool.

[GI Guppy the third]

I'm wondering if PoC Recondo's upper arms wouldn't be too small for those forearms. I kind of want to recreate the tshirt costume

[Red Sox]

I was really looking forward to this one. Guess I'll continue looking forward to it for another 8 or 9 months. lol

The tattoo damn near ruins the figure for me though. Unless the movie does a kick-ass sell job of Roadblock being a ninja, I'm not loving the idea. AT. ALL.

[orezona]

Won't a little isopropyl alcohol take off that tattoo?

[sci-find]

Army rangers units and other special forces are known to go and get matching tattoo's right? What if that's all there is to it?

Anyway awesome figure. worth the wait (not that we have much of a choice in the matter) IMO

[The Commander]

Wonder why the one sheath is white...

[Derek]

If you do, tell us how easy it is to remove the tattoo.

[Jay West]

Won't a little isopropyl alcohol take off that tattoo?

It should no problem. Also, if there is a story reason then I have no. Problem with the tat. This obviously is not the RAH version of Roadblock so if it makes sense then I have no problem with it. If it is lame then the tat comes off.

[Griff]

I like this i just hope they tone down the holsters and make his outfit movie accurate....like why didnt dudkes outfite look movie accurate..why the dull green and silver? he shoulda looked movie accurate.

[ChicagoScott]

Is that a spot for a sword on his back or does it hold something else?

[Colonel Bludd]

He wasn't trained by the hard master. boooooooo

[kennywr22]

He didn't come with a sword but I'm pretty sure he might because that slot is perfect for a sword.

[Dolemite]

Much better than the wave 1 figure, but those giant holsters are goofy beyond words.

[kennywr22]

I added a few pics to the first post. Messing around with the accessories i got and its pretty cool really. The main little knuckle thing attaches to his vest(should have two because there are to spots). These knuckles then attach to the gun thing and the knife. Have no idea what the pole thingy is. The back slot on his vest defintely looks like it holds a sword. I put the pole in there for now. I also put the vest on the wave one version just for fun.

[nighthawk]

Damn! What's with the Tattoo...now I'll have to get the Wave 1 one so I can swap the arms...argh!

[Knight-Owl]

Those holsters make 25th WildBill's look small-ish.

[devilfish60]

I like it but the holsters and tattoo have to go.

[Crazy Legs]

Just put a Snake Eyes head and turn him into soldier uniform Snake Eyes. Tat problem SOLVED!

[DarthDre758]

The slow boat from China was pretty quick actually.

Pictures first, then my thoughts.

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Alright. So first things first...he has two working hands. That right there is enough to put him above the previous version. Articulation is to the max. Rocker ankles, double knees, ball wrists and all the standard Joe articulation.

The sculpt is fantastic. The head is spot on, and better looking than W1. The arms are a bit too veiny for my taste...but eh. The vest is nice, and has a lot of detail that could be brought out with a decent wash. The big ass holsters on his hips kinda kill it though. With them, though, you can fit everything he came with (which I'm sure isn't complete) on him. The battle kata parts, while a cool concept, look big and clunky. I thought the M2 was a new sculpt at first...but looks like I was wrong.

Over all, I like him much better than the W1 version. I will probably buy a single carded one next year, just so I can have a complete version of him.

[Shipshape1983]

Custom Leatherneck anyone?

[UMAN]

Question:

Are his arms cast in that color, or is it paint? Reason I'm asking is I'd like to be able to remove that Arashikage tattoo when I eventually get this figure. Having the arms cast in that color would make it worlds easier...

[DarthDre758]

Looks like they're painted. I'll try to get a better look at it though and let you know for sure.

[TARGETSIX]

Is he as tall as the wave one release?

[DarthDre758]

I don't have the wave one right here. I will check tonight though.

I will have better pics tonight...and Snake Eyes.

[MJjoe4life]

Thanks for the pics, i am def gettn one of these when it comes out next year. It def looks way better than the wave 1 version.

[KINGOFNOD5]

damn I can't wait to get my hands on this guy it looks great.

[M_renegade]

Worlds better than W1 Rockblock and his weird shoulders.
Now this version is definitely a must buy.

[sharky]

Why did they include a nail gun as an accessory? Did he used to be a construction worker in the movie?

[Vegas]

Looks very nice. The torso is excellent - lots of potential.

[M_renegade]

Why did they include a nail gun as an accessory? Did he used to be a construction worker in the movie?

Well, it seems that Roadblock is a man ready for anything.
Remember the Resolute one, with the gardener pick'
An now he also has his knife sharpener. (which actually makes sense :D )
That's Kata-power!

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[SmokePants]

Hey! Somebody besides me noticed that this guy has huge honking holsters that almost completely kill the figure! I'm not crazy!

[Daimao]

I wonder how difficult it would be to remove the holsters?

[geekacres]

Totally passing on wave 1 Roadblock, mostly because of the head. This looks like a big improvement, all the way around.

[Psycho Joe Guy]

PLEASE tell me that M2 machine gun is included!

[sharky]

Hey! Somebody besides me noticed that this guy has huge honking holsters that almost completely kill the figure! I'm not crazy!
Maybe they are paying homage to Wild Bill since they are both ultimate ninja warriors.
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[DarthDre758]

PLEASE tell me that M2 machine gun is included!

Yes it is. It's the same as the 25th mold.

[M_renegade]

The big ass holsters on his hips kinda kill it though. With them, though, you can fit everything he came with (which I'm sure isn't complete) on him.

Hey! Somebody besides me noticed that this guy has huge honking holsters that almost completely kill the figure! I'm not crazy!

Uuuh...
YES

[orezona]

Well, it seems that Roadblock is a man ready for anything.
Remember the Resolute one, with the gardener pick'
An now he also has his knife sharpener. (which actually makes sense :D )
That's Kata-power!

Yeah... WTF is that thing supposed to be?

Cut off the holsters and paint over the tat and this is a pretty complete WIN.

[Lody]

Where did you get him from?

[JediKnutt]

What hurts the wave 1 to me is the missing arm and shoulder tattoo. Plus, it's a little too tall and on the thin side. At least this version covers it and is pretty movie accurate.

[Konigstiger]

What hurts the wave 1 to me is the missing arm and shoulder tattoo. Plus, it's a little too tall and on the thin side. At least this version covers it and is pretty movie accurate.

I dunno, I think the build being just on the slight side allows you to gear him up and not end up looking too bulky.

At least those were the results when I was done with him.

[kennywr22]

Viperkingdom on eBay. Paid 24.99 buy it now about 3 weeks ago.

[DarthDre758]

Some new pictures.

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[nighthawk]

Is his right lower arm molded in flesh tone or is it painted flesh colored? Just want to know if the tattoo can be removed.

[DarthDre758]

The lowers are painted.

Shitty.

[Snow Wolf]

I really like this RB, much better than the crummy wave 1 single carded version. I will be grabbing this RB along with Flint & Firefly from wave 2 once it is released.

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

OK much better figure...but those large leg boxes have to go.

[SmokePants]

He's huge, making those holsters even bigger than they seem.

Also don't like the white plastic sheaths glued to the vest.

[nightfall]

This is the only RB I truly want. Its a kick ass likeness and seems to have killer articulation. Shame these are gonna sit til Feb/March.

[Shin Densetsu]

OK much better figure...but those large leg boxes have to go.

This is the only RB I truly want. Its a kick ass likeness and seems to have killer articulation. Shame these are gonna sit til Feb/March.

Agreed on all counts.

[tycondrius]

ok so looking at these pics I understand that he's A. meant to have two of those pistol grip things (one for each holster ) and B his dagger gun and proddy thing all fit in the armor and clip onto the gun handle to make the different weapons.

wow its interesting i give ya that but the only reason those holsters are so large is cuz of the pistol part ? why not just give us a slim-line pistol like SE

[Raistlin]

Its ok.

[DarthDre758]

Viperkingdom on eBay. Paid 24.99 buy it now about 3 weeks ago.

Actually, I paid $19.99 buy it now.

For him and Snake Eyes, I paid $35 shipped.

I can get double that for Snake Eyes alone these days.

[SNAKE_EYES1975]

Get that damn Tat off his arm...dumbasses who thought that was a good idea need an asswhippin

[Draikar]

His lower arms look deformed, the look on his face is the same as the cobra mindless grunts. Is this the 3rd or 4th roadblocks ? How many do we need ?

[Deftones1982]

Best fig of wave 2.

[blackbarn]

Proportions seem better than the wave 1 version. Looks like a decent fig and I'll likely buy it when it's available in stores.

Someone with him in hand can confirm, but based on previous figures and holster construction there may be no need to cut them off. Holsters on the thigh like that are usually held in by the same screw that holds the leg together. You may even be able to replace them with another figure's holsters, knife sheath, etc.

[Daimao]

Proportions seem better than the wave 1 version. Looks like a decent fig and I'll likely buy it when it's available in stores.

Someone with him in hand can confirm, but based on previous figures and holster construction there may be no need to cut them off. Holsters on the thigh like that are usually held in by the same screw that holds the leg together. You may even be able to replace them with another figure's holsters, knife sheath, etc.

ooh, good call. I would sacrifice a steel brigade or something if it meant more sensible holsters. I have one on the way so I'll be able to try it out soon

[Fred Broca XIII]

I like this Roadblock about a hundred times better than the crummy wave 1 figure I wouldn't even buy (even after my bitching about NEVER finding anything in actual stores)...gonna scrape that tattoo off his arm, roadblock ain't a ninja in any of the continuity that made me like the character...don't see the need or reasoning for them to make his big-ass a ninja...

[nighthawk]

Hey, someone who has the Wave 1 and Wave 2 Roadblock, would you be willing to swap lower arms? I want to see how the Wave 2 one looks with the Wave 1 ones. I love the Wave 2 but can't stand the ninja logo and would buy a Wave 1 Roadblock for the eventual switch if the arms are interchangeable and still looks good.

[M_renegade]

Someone with him in hand can confirm, but based on previous figures and holster construction there may be no need to cut them off. Holsters on the thigh like that are usually held in by the same screw that holds the leg together. You may even be able to replace them with another figure's holsters, knife sheath, etc.

As a matter of fact, it's been a long time since the holsters where also the screw held.

This was the case with 25th Duke and 25th Gung-Ho, for example, and lots of people complained cos the holster had to be hard plastic to hold the screw.
It was changes from the to rubbery glued holsters, like PoC ones.

I doubt they went back to hard plastic (but Retaliation toys have proven to be a surprise...for bad, mostly)

Basically: if it's a soft plastic holster, just dip the leg on hot water, and pull the holster to peel it off ;)

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[IIIzoeIII]

I think since the movie companies took time to make their movie "better" hasbro should have a little respect for their products and costumers and make their toys a little better over the next year...like articulate them to industry standards.If not...I think they could mold a few different heads and random things like web gear and legs or something to mix with existing parts and put out an entire wave of 30th Ann figures while this stuff collects dust in their warehouses..who's with me on this? I think I'm being very reasonable and logical from a marketing standpoint.

[Daimao]

I think since the movie companies took time to make their movie "better" hasbro should have a little respect for their products and costumers and make their toys a little better over the next year...like articulate them to industry standards.If not...I think they could mold a few different heads and random things like web gear and legs or something to mix with existing parts and put out an entire wave of 30th Ann figures while this stuff collects dust in their warehouses..who's with me on this? I think I'm being very reasonable and logical from a marketing standpoint.

it would be nice but its been explained a dozen times that the process of creating new figures (even just recycling parts) and packaging would take to long to release anything "new" before it would be time to launch the Retaliation toyline again

[IIIzoeIII]

it would be nice but its been explained a dozen times that the process of creating new figures (even just recycling parts) and packaging would take to long to release anything "new" before it would be time to launch the Retaliation toyline again

how on earth did they just pop out the dollar general figures then? the package could so generic haha

and having them re-release the toys articulated surely wouldn't take longer than 8 months or w/e it ends up actually being

[Huer-Ta]

how on earth did they just pop out the dollar general figures then? the package could so generic haha

and having them re-release the toys articulated surely wouldn't take longer than 8 months or w/e it ends up actually being

I don't think they just "popped out" the DG figures. I do think Hasbro kept it under wraps really well, though. The packaging says 2011 IIRC, so I'm guessing the production started a while back, not just a few weeks ago.

I dig this Roadblock, but he's definitely getting new holsters and sidearms. hunterartworks to the rescue!

[Fred Broca XIII]

I haven't seen anyone post anything about the Wave 1 Zartan not actually being from the movie line, but a throwback from Renegades...I just finished Season 1 of Renegades and the Movie Zartan figure is wearing the same costume as he does in Renegades...now I wish I could have found the Storm Shadow from Renegades...

[PavloRID85]

Pretty cool. i dont like the bluky holsters i don´t imagine him in my future Ninja combat Cruisher. I still like the dojo set one that also came with a nowadays kamakura and a full loaded beachhead that can carry many weapons and yes he´s grey, but who cares if firefly is going to be green?. We´ll see. the Roadblock Dojo is fully camuflated that´s an improvement plus The Rock doesnt need fully articulation on his legs, he could manage well.

[Ripper]

WTF is up with the modular gun/knife/sword??? At least the handle is not molded to his hand again.

[DarthDre758]

Got a second Roadblock today. Figured he'd be just like the first one I got, loose and not complete.

Yep. Wrong.

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[Sciencefriction]

For everyone who isn't happy with wave 2 Roadblock, just get the "ultimate" version, which is the same look just more accurate (plus with the Rock's tattoo). Me, I'll get both, just not sure I'm in a rush for this now inferior version. Though it will make a great base for a 30th Roadblock I think.

[WVMojo]

He have to turn sideways to walk through a door with those holsters lol.

It's just like the Rock in real life...