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View Poll Results: What do you think of this set? | |||
1 | 8 | 4.55% | |
2 | 2 | 1.14% | |
3 | 5 | 2.84% | |
4 | 6 | 3.41% | |
5 | 9 | 5.11% | |
6 | 12 | 6.82% | |
7 | 24 | 13.64% | |
8 | 63 | 35.80% | |
9 | 24 | 13.64% | |
10 | 23 | 13.07% | |
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02-01-2009, 09:55 AM | #1 |
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Storm Shadow looks like he's a simple repaint but there are a few new items here, namely, his arms. They're completely new and resemble his "sleeve-less" look from the cartoon. The wrists have been changed too. Now his hand goes into the wrap and the whole arm wrap is part of the lower arm instead of there being a slit in the middle of the wrap. Storm Shadow's belt and feet/shins have been changed to a light grey. Probably more to differentiate him from other repaints than anything else. Everything else on the figure is the same. Storm Shadow has all the same accessories as before but he comes with a few new ones. While it was missed with the first release and every one after, we finally have a pair of Nunchaku like the original had. Also new to Storm Shadow's arsenal is a grappling hook. The grappling hook has four prongs that rotate around the shaft. Each prong has the Arashikage hexagram on the end of them. Storm Shadow comes with a Long Sword, Short Sword, Dagger, Nunchaku, Bow, Grappling Hook, Backpack and Cobra Stand.
Being a fan of the cartoon, I've always liked the sleeveless look to Stormy. Add in the inclusion of the Nunchaku and the new grappling hook and I have a new default Storm Shadow. I do wish the belt had stayed black but the legs don't bother me. Figure Rating: 8 out of 10 Last edited by Shogi; 08-31-2011 at 06:16 PM.. |
02-01-2009, 10:00 AM | #2 |
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The Baroness is an all new sculpt. In fact, I think the only things reused on this figure are the rifle and her hair, however, even the hair was slightly retooled to look "softer". Everything else is new. Seems Hasbro was listening to the fans on this one. First off, Hasbro added the ability for the upper torso to move forward and backward allowing Baroness to actually stand upright easily. The torso joint is expertly hidden where the chest armor ends so the joint looks like a natural part of the sculpt. Hasbro made sure to allow Baroness to sit correctly this time around as well, quelling yet another complaint of the first Baroness. One new change that was unnecessary, but welcomed was making the feet have a separated heel this time. There is still a hole for the stand, but it's no longer in the area between the heel and the foot. Another new update is a sculpted on Cobra sigil on the chest. Baroness' face seems off at first but it's growing on me. She has a stern look that is very characteristic of the Baroness. Baroness comes with a Rifle and a Cobra Stand.
Even if the face may seem slightly off, this is the ultimate Baroness figure we have received yet. Figure Rating: 9 out of 10 Last edited by Shogi; 08-31-2011 at 06:16 PM.. |
02-01-2009, 10:04 AM | #3 |
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Cobra Commander, as usual, is the low point of this set. This is the same CC we got in the Pyramid of Darkness DVD set only in slightly darker colors. This time around he comes with the cape that came with the Comic Pack CC and a whole new Cobra staff. The staff is the only good thing with this CC everything else about this figure is pretty lame. At least you don't have to pop the head off to get the cape off of him. Cobra Commander comes with Cape, Pistol, Staff and a Cobra Stand.
Figure Rating: 3 out of 10 Last edited by Shogi; 08-31-2011 at 06:16 PM.. |
02-01-2009, 10:07 AM | #4 |
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Zartan is the same as the Wave 11 Zartan but with some new paint apps. His feet are grey now instead of black, but the shins are black which makes them look more like leg bracers instead of the tops of boots. The biggest change however, is Zartan's chest armor. It's made out of clear plastic and painted with a pinkish red to simulate how his chest would glow red whenever Zartan was mad in the cartoon series. Zartan comes with a Pistol, Knife, Duke Mask, Storm Shadow Mask, Backpack, removable Vest and a Cobra Stand.
It's a cool concept with a nod to the cartoon fans, but as a general figure, you're a little limited with what to do with this Zartan. Thankfully, the gimmick is only limited to his vest so if you change that out, you have a pretty cool Zartan. Figure Rating: 7 out of 10 Last edited by Shogi; 08-31-2011 at 06:16 PM.. |
02-01-2009, 10:10 AM | #5 |
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The Viper wasn't the main reason I wanted to get this set, but after holding him, I think he should have been close to the main reason. The Viper is mostly the same figure still warming the pegs all over my neck of the woods, but there are a few subtle changes to it. The two most noticeable changes would be the chromed face plate and the straight wrists. Fans who wanted their Viper's to look normal when weaponless have their wish now. One of the subtle changes that makes me happy is the painted skull patch on the Viper's left shoulder that was seen on the cartoon Vipers. What you may not have seen from pictures is something to make customizers rejoice. The head is actually a chromed Cobra Commander head with a Viper helmet glued on to it! Also, the goggles are now part of the helmet sculpt rather than a separate piece. The Rifle has now been painted in metallic silver rather than the off white it originally was. Viper comes with Rifle, Backpack, removable Vest and a Cobra Stand
This is definitely the best looking Viper around. I'd think so even if it still had the original wrists. It was all the other little touches Hasbro added to it that made it pure win. Figure Rating: 9 out of 10 Last edited by Shogi; 08-31-2011 at 06:16 PM.. |
02-01-2009, 11:15 AM | #6 |
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Thanks for the review! Looking fwd to adding this 5 pack to my collection.
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02-01-2009, 11:24 AM | #7 |
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Im picking this up for the new SS and Baroness. They look great.
Thanks for providing a comparison pic for the Baroness. When you compare the new Baroness with the original, the old one looks horrible. Last edited by Kalibus; 02-01-2009 at 11:26 AM.. |
02-01-2009, 11:32 AM | #8 |
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I really dig the viper! I want a few of these for sure. I kind of wish they would have made a separate mold for the Viper head instead of using the chrome CC head, but i def. does work and I think its a great touch on a great figure, now improved
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02-01-2009, 11:34 AM | #9 |
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Tell me about it! I used to like the old Baroness, but now I can't stand it.
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02-01-2009, 11:35 AM | #10 |
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Thank you for the excellent review!
Are these packs going to be available at mass retailers, or is this just an online exclusive? |
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