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10-09-2008, 07:05 PM | #1 |
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A Toy's R Us exclusive set, the Senior Ranking Officers: Air Command is comprised of two previously released figures in new styles and colors and one new figure.
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10-09-2008, 07:05 PM | #2 |
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Capt. Ace is a new version of this character, not based on his 1983 incarnation as the Comic Pack version was. This is closer to the 1993 Ace that came with the Ghoststriker x-13 jet. (sorry, no comparison pic. This figure was anticipated by some, as he looked less like an Astronaut and more like a Fighter Pilot. The body is the torso and arms of Wild Weasel with the previous Ace's head and legs. He comes with a pistol and helmet. This is where it was a huge letdown. The helmet is tiny! Very snug fit, which, hey isn't bad as it will not fall off, but it just is too small, and looks like he is wearing a, pardon the term, toy.
FIGURE RATING : 6 out of 10
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10-09-2008, 07:06 PM | #3 |
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Wild Bill is a repainted version of his Wave 7 release. The only differences are the colors, which actually look quite good and the inlcusion of a helmet. He also comes with his trademark hat and pistols (which have brown handles this time). Once again, the helmet is a massive dissapointment, but much more so on Wild Bill. It's the same helmet, but because of it's size, it is even tighter on Wild Bill due to his glasses. When I was putting the helmet on, the visor wanted to fold under when it met the glasses.
FIGURE RATING : 7 out of 10
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10-09-2008, 07:06 PM | #4 |
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Now this one may be a bit biased as I have really been looking forward to a modern representation of Starduster. The first images and reports were dissapointing to me as they had changed the name and left off the trademark star from the helmet, and had no camo on his legs. I was able to overlook that, with the execption that I will still be calling him Starduster.
Hasbro did stay somewhat true to the contruction of this in a sense, as it utilizes the Duke torso and Flint arms, like version B & C of the 1987 figure. The legs are the same as on several early figs, except the lower parts whcih are the same as the new version of Clutch. The head is a black haired version of the Comic Pack Hawk. The downside to his contruction is that it's Duke's torso, and it has the diaper crotch. He comes with his helmet and tinted visor, Gung Ho's grenade launcher in a silver grey (like the original) Duke's bandoleer, and a Jetpack with Laser. I was expecting the same silver jetpack that we got with Duke and Stalker, but to my surprise, it is green with silver parts. Sad to say, but this is my favorite part of the figure, it looks awesome in this paint scheme. He has a holster on his right boot and a sheath on his right thigh, but nothing to go in either. Overall, he was a dissapointment, but I expected most. FIGURE RATING : 6 out of 10 (fix the crotch Hasbro, please no more figs with it.)
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10-09-2008, 07:10 PM | #5 |
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I can't wait to get a set. Thanks for the review
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10-09-2008, 07:12 PM | #6 |
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I will get this set just for Starduster!
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10-09-2008, 07:36 PM | #7 |
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I'm not a big fan of repaints usually but these look pretty good to me. That Ace looks more like Rip Cord to me. Add some camo and parachutes and it'd be close enough for me.
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10-09-2008, 07:53 PM | #8 |
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i agree. When i get this set "starduster" is getting camo on his pants and "ace" will be made into "ripcord". Wild bill will be nameless pilot number 50. lol
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10-09-2008, 08:20 PM | #9 |
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Quote:
Originally Posted by some smart folks
new Ace -> Ripcord
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10-09-2008, 08:21 PM | #10 |
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Man, your working some serious OT to get these reviews to us, thanks. We appreciate the info.
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