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11-22-2008, 12:55 AM | #1 |
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Hard Master is mostly made from a Wave 7 Snake-Eyes. The new body parts are his head and lower arms, also added to the body are ninja stars on each bicep, two daggers on his belt and some scrolls on his right leg. This figure has aspects right out of the Marvel comic, but misses the whole mark by a long shot. The head sculpt looks wonderful, even if he looks a little younger than he should. However, his red clothes with white highlights make him look more like Lifeline than the Hard Master. They really should have used a Red Ninja as the main base for this figure, add on new arms and the new head and it would have been straight out of the comic. As much as I dislike the look of the body, the accessories make up for it. The blind fold/headband, Sword rack and Sword with a string tied on are straight out of the comic book. So much so that you can almost recreate the scene where the Hard Master shows Snake-Eyes the "Blind Sword" technique. I haven't figured out if the arrow that comes with him is supposed to go with the bow he has, or is supposed to be the arrow that killed him. I guess that's left up to everyone to decide for themselves. Hard Master comes with a Sword Rack, Sword, Sword Sheath with string, Bow, Arrow, Headband, Face Mask and GI Joe Stand.
Fans have been wanting a Hard Master figure for the longest time now, unfortunately this body just doesn't give off the impression of an Arashikage master. As much as I hate the body they used for this figure, the great head sculpt and accessories save this figure. Also the body could be used for a Lifeline custom pretty easily, so it's possible to get parts for two great customs out of this one figure. Figure Rating: 6 out of 10 Last edited by Shogi; 08-31-2011 at 06:15 PM.. |
11-22-2008, 12:59 AM | #2 |
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Snake-Eyes is a repainted Red Ninja with a new waist belt. Other than the belt there is nothing new about this body at all, but it is my favorite out of this set by far as it is almost identical to the Snake-Eyes in the comic. This figure looks like it stepped right off the pages of the comic. The accessories that come with this figure are just as cool as the ones that came with the Hard Master. He has the same sword as the Hard Master only with a black handle. It can be stored on the Sword Rack with the other sword, but also has a peg so it can be worn on the figure's back. Snake-Eyes also has training weapons, a wooden sword and a bo staff. Snake-eyes comes with Sword, Sword Sheath, Bo Staff, Wooden Sword and GI Joe Stand.
I love this figure more than I thought I would. It can be used as Snake-Eyes trianing to be a ninja, or just a generic ninja. Either way will work just fine. Figure Rating: 8 out of 10 Last edited by Shogi; 08-31-2011 at 06:15 PM.. |
11-22-2008, 01:10 AM | #3 |
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Hard Master looks like Yul Brynner
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11-22-2008, 01:14 AM | #4 |
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Here's Hard Master...
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11-22-2008, 01:26 AM | #5 |
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this is a must have set! great review! I hope to find this and the Dataframe packs........
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11-22-2008, 02:17 AM | #6 |
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Hard Master is...Ultraman!?
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11-22-2008, 02:19 AM | #7 |
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I said it in your Beachhead/Mainframe review, these are a great wave of comics. This one has some great gear with it too. Great review...
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11-22-2008, 02:40 AM | #8 |
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I think this set is the best of the whole wave IMO. Great review.
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11-22-2008, 02:42 AM | #9 |
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Hmmmmmmm, I might have to get this set just for the weapons if nothing else. Interestingly enough, someone could take that Snake-Eyes and easily repaint him into Subzero, Reptile, Smoke, and Scorpion.
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11-22-2008, 02:51 AM | #10 |
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This is a great set. I added them to my small ninja group. To make them blend in, I have the Hard Master with his mask on and a couple Snake Eyes as white belt ninjas.
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