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03-05-2015, 07:17 PM | #1 |
Cobra Soldier
Join Date: Mar 2015
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Hey everyone.. I'm new to the boards (although I've been a member of the TFW2005 boards for a while) and I want to start collecting G.I. Joe stuff again.. The first thing that caught my eye was the Sideshow 1/6 figures.. Now, my favorite character of just about any medium since I was 4 years old has always been Snake Eyes... So naturally, the first Sideshow figure I want to get is Snake Eyes.. What I was wondering was which is the best one to get.. They 2009 Commando version or the more recent one with Timber? Also was wondering if $250. is a fair price for the 2009 one, if I chose to go that way. The 2009 version looks more like my favorite version of Snake Eyes, but the newer one costs a bit less and comes with Timber.. So it's a tough decision. Do the newer figures have improvements over the older one's? Besides Snake Eyes, I'm looking into Storm Shadow, Baroness, Destro, Cobra Commander, Firefly, Duke, and a few others. Which would you rank as the best?
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03-05-2015, 07:25 PM | #2 |
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Hi, and welcome. It's tough to say which version is best as everyone has their own preference. I own both versions of SE, so each one has it's own pro's and con's when it comes to being a must-have. Based on my preference, I would go for the second release as it offers more weapons and options to display. As for the overall best, it's a toss-up. I personally favor Firefly as he was my first purchase, and based on numerous reviews and pics he still remains my number one choice as top figure to own.
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03-05-2015, 09:26 PM | #3 |
Iron Grenadier
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Have both versions as well, and would say the second release is my fave. Not sure about how others feel , but the second version looks SOOOOOO much better in hand then in the pictures...? If your a SE fan you will be happy with either one. I just think you get more for your mone with the second, and I'm more of the old school commando look, over the ninja thing.
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03-05-2015, 09:51 PM | #4 |
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I have one Snake Eyes Sideshow/Hot toys and that is the Retaliation one. I think it looks the best so far. I passed on the others but I had to have this one. I only have three Sideshow figures, the other two are Hawk and winter camo Storm Shadow. Technically I have Baroness also but I customized her.
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03-05-2015, 10:18 PM | #5 |
Cobra Soldier
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Thanks for the input guys! I found a V2 for $188... Which seams to be a pretty good price. Thin I'm going to jump on it.
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03-05-2015, 10:23 PM | #6 |
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03-05-2015, 10:28 PM | #7 |
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I bought both versions at the same time and sold the first version within a week. in my opinion it is way outclassed by the second release and you made a good move. if you want a beachhead i have a great regular version one mlc for $220 shipped in the USA. ;)
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03-05-2015, 10:44 PM | #8 |
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I'd say go for the second version. It's better, cheaper, and comes with Timber.
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03-06-2015, 12:04 AM | #9 |
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Second version definitely. V1 is commanding high prices. Ret Snake Eyes is the most solid and poseable IMHO. As far as overall best SSC Joe, I would have to say Firefly or Beachhead.
I just got Hot Toys Roadblock and he totally rocks. My Ret Joes are complete now.
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