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View Poll Results: Which service Branch would you like to see in G.I. Joe? | |||
U.S. Army | 33 | 12.36% | |
U.S. Navy | 56 | 20.97% | |
U.S. Air Force | 62 | 23.22% | |
U.S. Marine Corps | 87 | 32.58% | |
U.S. Coast Guard | 44 | 16.48% | |
British Special Forces (SAS, SBS, SRR, Paras, Royal Marines, Ghurkas) | 98 | 36.70% | |
Intelligence (C.I.A., MI-6, N.S.A., D.I.A., etc) | 92 | 34.46% | |
Federal Law Enforcement (F.B.I., Secret Service, U.S. Marshals, D.E.A., A.T.F.) | 67 | 25.09% | |
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 267. You may not vote on this poll |
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11-04-2008, 05:24 PM | #41 |
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Well, I've made my opinion on this matter known in a lot of threads... Heck, I started this thread. So I should restate my opinion here.
I think we need NEW characters with a more realistic military feel. I have often stated the need for more Marines (Force Recon would be GREAT) and especially the need for an Officer from the Marine Corps (Again Force Recon would be GREAT!). I also think we need some guys from the Air Force Spec Ops teams: PJ's and Combat Controllers would be obvious choices for G.I. Joe. I think this is very needed and very overlooked area... what's going on, Hasbro? Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers would be excellent. It would give us swimmer/divers without having to put every SEAL in a wet suit (I think my friend Troynos will agree with me). Cutter could easily work with these guys. It could be great. I would also very much like to see some International Special Operations Forces represented. I know G.I. Joe is American, but we already have Big Ben (British SAS), Sky Mate (Australian SAS), Big Bear (Russian Airborne), Red Star (Russian Naval Infantry), and a lot of guys from the October Guard. Along this line, I would love to see some British Royal Marine Commandos and British SBS. This would be a great opportunity to kill two birds with one stone: A Royal Marine/SBS Officer would be an international figure, a highly trained commando, and a Marine Officer... Gentlemen, opinions? I would really, really love to see the British S.R.R. (More on Intelligence later). I would love some German GSG-9 soldiers, and some Mossad guys, and some Canadian Special Forces, or maybe even a Mountie if he could be dressed tactically. I would really like to see some more Law Enforcement: Texas Rangers, F.B.I., Secret Service, etc. And I would really, really (please Hasbro, please) love to see a serious attempt at some Intelligence Operatives. C.I.A. would be great, but even better would be the D.I.A. (Defense Intelligence Agency), or the ISA (U.S. Army Intelligence Support Activity). I would love to see MI-6 and the S.R.R. ISA and SRR would be fantasitc... look them up on Wikipedia. Seriously, both groups are Commando-Spies (one British, the other American). Perfect for the Joe Team. As many of you know, I'm a staunch defender/supporter/fan of Chuckles. I've always loved the Hawaiian shirt because it makes me think of Magnum, P.I. However, I would love it if they took a serious attempt at Chuckles and Agent Faces and Mace and some of the other Intelligence agents in the Joe Team... but we need new characters... Action Man was a nice attempt, but let's get serious. Intelligence would be ESSENTIAL to the Joe Team. Finally, I would love to see another TRU exclusive updated 6-pack: Sky Patrol (like they did a few years ago with Tiger Force and Night Force). If they would make those guys in realistic uniforms, they could be one of the best Special Teams G.I. Joe has. If they added new characters from the different service branches... even better. For Example: New Sky Patrol Team Leader: U.S. Army Airborne Ranger (LRS/LRRP) Captain. Recon/Sniper: U.S. Marine Corps Force Recon Sniper (E-7) Medic/Rigger: U.S. Air Force Para Rescue (PJ) (E-5) Demolitions: U.S. Navy SEAL (in Camo, not a wet suit, but with a lot of amphibious equipment.) (E-7) Heavy Machine Gunner: U.S. Army Special Forces Weapons Sgt. (18B) (E-6) Communications: U.S. Air Force Combat Controller (E-5) ... and wouldn't it be great if they would make a NEW air craft for them like a Marine Osprey with Guns on it? A man can dream. Eager to hear what y'all think. As always, thank you gentlemen for writing on my thread. I appreciate all of your input.
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11-04-2008, 05:31 PM | #42 |
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I've had to go British Special Forces... for obvious reasons. One of my students just got his Royal Marine Commando Beret and went out to Afghanistan a few months ago, so I'd like to see an RMC.
I think the limited number of US Marine and US Naval characters in the Joe range is shocking. By my count it's; US MARINES :: 4 Gung Ho Sgt. Slaughter Leatherneck Mainframe US NAVY :: 11 Admiral Keel-Haul Lt.jg Cutter Wet Down Chief Torpedo Shipwreck DeepSix Tracker DepthCharge Topside Wetsuit Rampart
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11-04-2008, 05:34 PM | #43 |
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Cutter is technically Coast Guard
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11-04-2008, 06:38 PM | #44 |
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I've had to go British Special Forces... for obvious reasons. One of my students just got his Royal Marine Commando Beret and went out to Afghanistan a few months ago, so I'd like to see an RMC.
I think the limited number of US Marine and US Naval characters in the Joe range is shocking. By my count it's; US MARINES :: 4 Gung Ho Sgt. Slaughter Leatherneck Mainframe US NAVY :: 11 Admiral Keel-Haul Lt.jg Cutter Wet Down Chief Torpedo Shipwreck DeepSix Tracker DepthCharge Topside Wetsuit Rampart Gung-Ho Leatherneck Mainframe Sgt. Slaughter Mace Bull Horn Blast Off Hollow Point Mirage I would love to see an RMC or SBS Marine - especially an Officer. Those guys are amazing. Longest Basic training of any NATO military force - something like 36 weeks.
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11-04-2008, 06:49 PM | #45 |
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Some Air force PJ figures would kick ass, same with some brit SAS.
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11-05-2008, 12:26 AM | #46 |
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I mean, how badly would you want a Joe like this:
Monkey Depot - The Finest in Scale Military <--- USAF Pararescueman Or this: Osprey Marine Recon 1940-90 Elite 55 <--- Marine Force Recon
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11-05-2008, 12:52 AM | #47 |
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I mean, how badly would you want a Joe like this:
Monkey Depot - The Finest in Scale Military <--- USAF Pararescueman Or this: Osprey Marine Recon 1940-90 Elite 55 <--- Marine Force Recon Speaking of "Osprey", wouldn't it be great if Hasbro made an 'Osprey' Aircraft for the Joes? Fellas, any love for the Osprey for the Joes?
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11-05-2008, 12:57 AM | #48 |
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11-05-2008, 01:46 AM | #49 |
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Hmmm, after tonight other service members may not be able to join G.I. Joe. They may not have a job.
Wait a minute; I take that back. What am I thinking? After tonight, the G.I. Joe toy line and comic book may be the best funded part of the U.S. Military.
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11-05-2008, 03:18 PM | #50 |
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LOL! Agreed, scary thought, isn't it?
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