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07-17-2008, 10:18 PM | #1 |
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Like all of the first wave of vehicles, the Amadillo looks like an exact replication of the original Armadillo Mini Tank. But that first glance can always be decieving. The foot pegs on the back have been retooled for the new figures and there are now clear plastic headlights on the front like all the new wave 1 GI Joe vehicles (Cobra doesn't get such luxuries, but we'll talk about that in another review) Also there is a new revovable grill on the front that has an engine underneath it.
There are two new additions we haven't ever seen in the accessories that come with the Armadillo. The saddle bag and basket have hooks that allow them to hang on the sides at various points. This is an ingenious inclusion due to the fact that Armadillo originally had the slots down both sides already! The only problem with the new accessories is that they can fall off very easily since they just hang off the sides. The turret can rotate to either side and the quad barrells elevate and lower. Due to the open nature of the turret, any figure can fit into this vehicle with no problems at all. This mini tank is a solid piece of plastic that doesn't have any fragility at all and faithfully reproduces the original with a couple of small additions. Vehicle Rating: 8 1/2 out of 10 Last edited by Shogi; 08-31-2011 at 06:12 PM.. |
07-17-2008, 10:21 PM | #2 |
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Steeler has the same generic greenshirt body we saw with Clutch, including those Duke arms and that Snake-Eyes knife sheath (If you read the Clutch review, you know how I feel about that knife sheath) There is an all new head covered with the same generic helmet that came with Roadblock. There is a new removable web belt that is quintessential Steeler. Also included with this figure is a knife and a GI Joe stand. He has the same ankle holster as Clutch, but there is no gun for it. (Apparently, I got a set that was missing the gun as two others have reported that they got ankle guns with their Steeler)
As a generic greenshirt, this is a good figure. Sure he may have Duke arms but if he's driving the Armadillo, it doesn't look bad. However, this isn't some generic greenshirt, this is Steeler! He has a unique face sculpt with the same thin nose the original Steeler had, unfortunately that is where the good ends. The helmet has no holes so there's no possibility of attaching any visor without cutting it. Where Hasbro had a stroke of brilliance with Clutch's jacket over the generic greenshirt torso, with steeler, they dropped the ball. They could have used an Ace torso with the new web belt, or made a jacket like they did with Clutch that uses the web belt in the mold. Either of these would give the new Steeler figure a more classic look than the generic one he has now. They also could have used the Cobra Trooper arms instead of Duke's. I'm sure using the same body as Clutch was done to save cost and get us a cheaper costing vehicle but still, I woulda liked a bit more. Figure Rating: 6 out of 10 Last edited by Shogi; 08-31-2011 at 06:11 PM.. |
07-17-2008, 10:56 PM | #3 |
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Another Great review Shogi!
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07-18-2008, 06:55 AM | #4 |
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A well done set!
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07-18-2008, 07:46 AM | #5 |
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Thanks Shogi...You just made me more anxious. I cant keep witing for my set to arrive(BBTS shipped them on 7/9)..... I will go hunting for more!!! TODAY!
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07-18-2008, 08:19 AM | #6 |
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Great reviews as always. My set of vehicles couldn't get to me sooner!
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07-18-2008, 08:55 AM | #7 |
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I'm impressed again. My only moan was the green colour they used... it's a little sickly and would have been better matching the VAMP (not because the original did: I just think it would be better!)
I like Steeler more than I thought I would too - I gave him a Sandviper helmet and he now looks the part in my motorised unit.
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07-18-2008, 09:05 AM | #8 |
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No? My Steeler had the gun...
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07-18-2008, 09:59 AM | #9 |
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07-18-2008, 10:12 AM | #10 |
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huh, maybe I just got hosed then
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