|
|
Thread Tools |
07-06-2009, 01:56 AM | #7381 |
Darth_Henning
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Canada
Posts: 21,174
|
Here are all the ones I've done so far.
I'll do the Ferret's one tomorrow. Quote:
OK, Time for DH's Review of ROC Figures
CoverGirl - 7/10 As a figure sculpt, she's pretty darn good. Most of her comes from the laytests 5-pack lady jay, but she sports new lower arms and legs. The arms are (I belive) the first female arms to lack gloves. They look good, although like all bare arms of the ROC line, lack detail. What really hampers this figure is her head-sculpt. For those of you who know what she looks like - she's pretty hot. The head sculpt looks incredible butch. Just bad. Her accessories are good though. Two silver pistols, and a silver laptop. She also comes with a futuristic rifle, and a spring-launcher. Thunder - 8/10 A good homage to one of the Joes early tank-drivers. It very much looks like a resolute version of him, but honestly, its still pretty good. However, there are three things that prevent him from being a 10 - lack of helmet antenna (his trademark), and the utter lack of weapons or a stand! (ALL vehicle drivers appear to be getting that treatment). The Armadillo is what we know and love, with two side-mounted spring-launchers. (I accidentally launched one at myself, and they hurt) Take them off to get a spare armadillo. Not bad at all. Sgt. Stone - 10/10 OK, this guy is pretty freaking awesome. Good sculpt, lots of custom potential. To top it all off, put him in with your 25th anniversery figures and you won't know he doesn't belong. Comes with a space-agey rifel (which I quickly replaced), a pistol and a knife. Heavy Duty - 5/10 As a figure, he's petty good. Not the Heavy Duty we like but still. Not bad. The sculpt looks very much like the actor (good or bad). However, he only looks right when carrying his spring-launching chain gun. Unless you're looking for a Heavy Duty to placehold until you get a classic version. Probably a pass. Desert Duke - 7/10 Personally, I can't STAND The headsculpt. That said, the rest of the figure is great. THe body basically uses the dusty sculpt, just lacking the extra waist joint. The helmet with flip-down scope is awesome, and hides the head-sculpt. Personally, I would suggest this as a good fit for people looking for desert-duty greenshirts or people doing a Spearhead custom (like myself). Shipwreck - 8/10 Good Figure. So far the best dive gear I've seen in a while. Really fits in with the figure. Flipers slip over the back of the heal, mask has two hoses to plug into the pack. Also comes with polly which is kinda good. The headsculpt is great for those who were a fan of the VvV or ST skullcap look. The one thing hampering him is the semi-accelerator-suit torso. But that can still work for a diver if you stretch your immagination a little. Breaker - 3/10 The first ROC purchase I regret. Horrible, HORRIBLE head sculpt. The only redeaming quality of this guy is the laptop he comes with. It plugs onto the cable that is supposed to attach to the spring-launcher cannon he comes with. However, that end is exactly the same size as a backpack hole, so you can connect the lapotp to a backpack hole, or with a slight modification to a backpack (do you see where I'm going for a mainframe or dial tone mod?) The figure's vest and body may come in handy for custom work. I'm not sure what yet, but as a figure, I'd avoid it unless you're looking for the laptop or for custom purposes. Moto-Viper - 8/10 A great homage to our classic Moto-viper. Two problems - the visor should have been silver instead of clear, and the lack of stand/accessories. Not great, but not bad either. More to come as I open them. Quote:
All right, continuing with my ROC reviews
Night Raven - 6/10 Far better than I expected. If you look back to the thread it was first announced in, you'll see I was probably the biggest hater there. No joke. The posts prove it. However, after getting it, I realize its actually a pretty decent plane. Its most DEFINITELY NOT a Night Raven. First off its navy. And the host of other problems that are wll known - lack of drone, missiles in the engines, only one pilot... etc. That said, if you call it something other than the night raven its a pretty decent plane to add to the collection. The handle folds flat to the underside, and is relatively obscured, and the buttons aren't as obtrusive as they could be. Personally, I'll probably be using it as the night-raven prototype, especially since its plastered with the MARS logo. If you're looking for something akin to the original Night Raven, than this plane isn't for you. If you're looking for a cool plane to add to your Cobra Air Force. Check it out. Strato-Viper - 8/10 Everyone loves Strato-vipers. This one is pretty good. But again, hampered by lack of stand and accessories (like all movie drivers). The silver scheme makes him look very much like an officer, and thats how I expect most people will use him. He fits in well both with the ROC and 25th anniversary figures. Quote:
Cobra Gunship - 1/10
This thing COULD NOT FLY. Short of inventing anti-gravity generators. This is NOT a plane. It might work well as a submarine for those of you who get it. But to me, it's completely useless. Firefly - 2/10 Its the regular firefly body, in all gray, with a mask and a vest. BAD. Its not firefly, its not Wild Weasel, its not ANYONE! Unless you want to make a new character outta it. Then go ahead. That said, the vest is pretty darn awesome. I can see using that vest for a BUNCH of customs, including Barrel Roll, greenshirt pilots and others. The helmet would also work well for Ice Cream Soldier. I know most of you hate him, but I've been planing to do a custom of him for some time. |
07-06-2009, 01:58 AM | #7382 |
Darth_Henning
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Canada
Posts: 21,174
|
|
07-06-2009, 01:59 AM | #7383 |
DeceptiGrenadier
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Broca Beach, MI
Posts: 12,187
|
Well, see you later today team. And Sho, I really really hope the 25th line isn't dead but it's not looking very good with all the ROC stuff and 2 more movies down the road. Usually there is a 2 year gap in between these movies so it's possible there won't be anything but movie stuff for awhile. They say they are going to be mixing in classic stuff here and there when possible but that doesn't really sound very positive either. We'll see, I'm going to go to WalMart later today when I get up and I'll check out the ROC stuff(if they have any?) and maybe change my stance on them, who knows? I like the Viper helmets but are they removeable? Don't like the armor they have though, looks like bricks on their chests and all of the different colors of them so far! So far this ROC line is Repaint City! Anyone see the KMart exclusive 4-pack in stores yet?
__________________
Rest in peace my son, Aaron Michael. You will always be in our hearts and prayers. 9/13/2012 |
07-06-2009, 02:01 AM | #7384 |
DeceptiGrenadier
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Broca Beach, MI
Posts: 12,187
|
__________________
Rest in peace my son, Aaron Michael. You will always be in our hearts and prayers. 9/13/2012 |
07-06-2009, 02:03 AM | #7385 |
DeceptiGrenadier
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Broca Beach, MI
Posts: 12,187
|
Peek A Boo!!!!!!!!!!
__________________
Rest in peace my son, Aaron Michael. You will always be in our hearts and prayers. 9/13/2012 |
07-06-2009, 02:05 AM | #7386 |
DeceptiGrenadier
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Broca Beach, MI
Posts: 12,187
|
How many ROC figures are there so far in the 1st 2 waves of single carded figs? 16 (8 in each wave)?
__________________
Rest in peace my son, Aaron Michael. You will always be in our hearts and prayers. 9/13/2012 |
07-06-2009, 02:06 AM | #7387 |
Darth_Henning
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Canada
Posts: 21,174
|
Quote:
Well, see you later today team. And Sho, I really really hope the 25th line isn't dead but it's not looking very good with all the ROC stuff and 2 more movies down the road. Usually there is a 2 year gap in between these movies so it's possible there won't be anything but movie stuff for awhile. They say they are going to be mixing in classic stuff here and there when possible but that doesn't really sound very positive either. We'll see, I'm going to go to WalMart later today when I get up and I'll check out the ROC stuff(if they have any?) and maybe change my stance on them, who knows? I like the Viper helmets but are they removeable? Don't like the armor they have though, looks like bricks on their chests and all of the different colors of them so far! So far this ROC line is Repaint City! Anyone see the KMart exclusive 4-pack in stores yet?
Actually no. The hornswoggle pics are from Shaft (?) I think back in the early days of this thread when Chari/Morgana asked for guy pics to offset all the girl pics (check the first 10 pages of the thread, you'll find the original culprit). As for Stacy. If I explained that, I'd probably loose a lot of man-points on here.... Lets just say she's a f***ing hot blond, and I'm a guy. |
07-06-2009, 02:06 AM | #7388 |
Saboteur Assassin Kingpin
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Heavan Passed away9/5/14
Posts: 12,636
|
Damn man!! Get your own!! Thats mine,All mine.LOL
__________________
IT'S A GIRL!!!! Pic of Me/ family at the Colts playoff game 1/16 Image 9811 http://www.printroom.com/ViewGallery...ery_id=1894964 Feedback http://www.hisstank.com/forum/buy-sell-trade-feedback/34736-dsrader.html B/S/T Thread http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...-t-thread.html |
07-06-2009, 02:07 AM | #7389 |
Darth_Henning
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Canada
Posts: 21,174
|
Quote:
Check around. There's two different threads on the subject. All right. Good Night Night Force. |
07-06-2009, 02:11 AM | #7390 |
DeceptiGrenadier
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Broca Beach, MI
Posts: 12,187
|
Quote:
I'm looking for the TRU, Target and Wally exclusives. None of which will ever reach Canada.... sigh.
Hey, I can possibly hook you up on the exclusives. I have a Walmart & KMart here and about 6 more Walmarts, 3 more KMarts, 2 Targets & 1 TRU all within a 2 hour drive. Let me know and I can keep an eye out for them and ship 'em up to you eh? Actually no. The hornswoggle pics are from Shaft (?) I think back in the early days of this thread when Chari/Morgana asked for guy pics to offset all the girl pics (check the first 10 pages of the thread, you'll find the original culprit). As for Stacy. If I explained that, I'd probably loose a lot of man-points on here.... Lets just say she's a f***ing hot blond, and I'm a guy.
__________________
Rest in peace my son, Aaron Michael. You will always be in our hearts and prayers. 9/13/2012 |
Thread Tools | |
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Official Iron Grenadiers Recruiting Thread | vadersquest | G.I. Joe General Discussion | 284122 | 09-20-2022 10:50 PM |
Official Cobra Command Recruitment Thread!!!! | rob0213 | G.I. Joe General Discussion | 200287 | 02-07-2022 08:58 PM |
Official Mercenaries team recruitment thread v2! | cobralalalala! | G.I. Joe General Discussion | 2351 | 08-23-2012 03:52 PM |
|
|