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05-30-2012, 11:37 AM | #1 |
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Final Thoughts The GI Joe: Retaliation Ninja Dojo Night Ops Roadblock (Special Edition GT-i Coupe) falls into that unexciting middle ground of average figures. It's a toy that's hard to really get fired-up about either way because there's some not-bad stuff and some not-so-good stuff going on here. I really hate to sound so wishy-washy about him, but really he doesn't make much of an impression either way, as there's no single stand-out feature to make you love - or indeed hate - this figure. Sculpt-wise, this figure is pretty much what you'd expect from a modern GI Joe figure, mostly because 75% of the figure features previously-used parts. The palette is pretty subdued and in-line with what you'd expect from the Pursuit of Cobra/30th Anniversary line so again, he's not going to look out of place standing beside your other Joes. As for the articulation, as I said, it's not a deal-breaker for me but I can understand that Joe collectors will be disappointed with this set-up. For me the real killer is the hip articulation, though and if this is a run-wide issue then I can see most collectors getting Roadblock into a ''comfy'' pose and then standing him on their shelf, to remain untouched. Is this version of Roadblock better than the single carded version currently available? My feeling is that yes, this is the one to go for, simply because he has working hands and comes as part of a three-figure pack that costs about the same as two single figures. That's not to say it's a particularly good figure, just one that's better by comparison. But the real problem with this Roadblock is that this figure seems to lack any kind of identity as a GI Joe and he could easily be from The Terminator or Jurassic Park or any another line of toys. Put simply, it's The Rock with a big gun. If that idea appeals then you'll probably like this figure. But for GI Joe purists, this is a figure you could probably live without. Not terrible. But not great. Final Score: B That Figures: REVIEW: GI Joe: Retaliation Ninja Dojo Night Ops Roadblock
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05-30-2012, 12:01 PM | #2 |
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I find myself really liking this figure. He's actually the only one I removed out of the package so far. If I ever get the single pack one cheap, then I wouldn't mind taking the hands and gear (including the vest) and putting it on the single pack one. But I'm also thinking of maybe giving this vest to my Sgt Slaughter custom cuase there's few webgear that I can find to fit on Benchpress' body. Nice review.
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05-30-2012, 12:05 PM | #3 |
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I find myself really liking this figure. He's actually the only one I removed out of the package so far. If I ever get the single pack one cheap, then I wouldn't mind taking the hands and gear (including the vest) and putting it on the single pack one. But I'm also thinking of maybe giving this vest to my Sgt Slaughter custom cuase there's few webgear that I can find to fit on Benchpress' body. Nice review.
He's a figure I don't find much to object about but at the same time he's a little bland. Maybe the Showdown Snake Eyes raised my hopes too much...
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05-30-2012, 12:24 PM | #4 |
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when i opened mine..the head was loosely on..and the plastic was sort of "cheap" put together..
Guess they put that cancelled JP figure to good use.
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05-30-2012, 12:29 PM | #5 |
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I didn't feel any difference in the plastic personally but yeah, the head is kind of loose. And I did wonder if this was that same JP figure recycled or not...!
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05-30-2012, 12:41 PM | #6 |
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Need a couple of these for customs
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05-30-2012, 12:43 PM | #7 |
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I had the same problem with the head from the 3-Pak Roadblock. I pulled it off (rather easily, I might add...) and put a little bit of duct tape on the neck ball and the head works just fine now.
The body is a bit larger than the typical Joe in order to keep the Rock looking larger in comparison, but while it doesn't look bad it seems to recall Vin Diesel far more than it does the Rock. I agree it's a pretty average figure. |
05-30-2012, 12:44 PM | #8 |
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Yeah, he does have custom fodder written all over him.
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05-30-2012, 12:45 PM | #9 |
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I had the same problem with the head from the 3-Pak Roadblock. I pulled it off (rather easily, I might add...) and put a little bit of duct tape on the neck ball and the head works just fine now.
The body is a bit larger than the typical Joe in order to keep the Rock looking larger in comparison, but while it doesn't look bad it seems to recall Vin Diesel far more than it does the Rock. I agree it's a pretty average figure.
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05-30-2012, 01:01 PM | #10 |
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Are there any legs that can be swapped out for increased articulation? Preferably no painting required...
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