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04-26-2009, 11:04 PM | #1 |
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BEACHHEAD: **** (4 out of 5) Although almost identical to the comic pack BeachHead ‘86 release we got in the Main(Data)Frame comic pack, this BeachHead has some additions (& a subtraction) from that version. This figure is identical in construction to the comic pack version, featuring the newly made/oldskool tact vest & updated (more realistic) head, but does NOT include the alternate half mask or unmasked versions that the comic pack had. He does however include the comic packs new satchel, & rifle/stock (now silver), + the original released BH rifle, pistol (black here), & the original 25th releases backpack/crossbow combo. This BeachHead is slightly more authentic to the ARAH release in color featuring a slightly darker green tone, & more accurately painted vest clips, although the vest is more of a light charcoal color here than the comic pack version's black vest. He also has the added look of muddy/weathered shoes (like Flint) & the HoH gold stand. If this BH included the extra head & scarf there would be no question which is the better release of the 2 recent versions, but since the HoH version didn’t, I almost think they should have made him with the more streamlined original 25th head for this release, as it would have made him a more different product for the HoH release rather than a more geared slightly more authentic paint-apped version of the comic pack release. yes... I left the elastic on the crossbow on purpose... HoH, '86 comic pack version, 25th original
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04-26-2009, 11:05 PM | #2 |
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I love BH and I really thought about picking this one up, but I stuck with the 2 I have since they are both awesome
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04-26-2009, 11:42 PM | #3 |
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^ Yes it was really hard to make any improvements on this figure as they pretty much already gave us 2 completely cool versions that are still very different.
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04-27-2009, 04:31 AM | #4 |
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I have all 3 because I loves me some Beachhead. I like all 3 for different reasons. I only purchased 3 of the HoH series....Beach was one.
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04-27-2009, 07:04 AM | #5 |
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^ Yes, he is definitely a great figure in all 3 incarnations!!
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04-27-2009, 09:31 AM | #6 |
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Not bad...but i still like the angry eyes of the 25th ver.
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04-27-2009, 09:31 AM | #7 |
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Total pass
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04-27-2009, 06:13 PM | #8 |
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^ Yes if you missed out on the comic pack version he's definately worth it, otherwise it's just the completionist mentality as the changes in color are very subtle.
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04-27-2009, 07:40 PM | #9 |
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i really hate that new head sculpt and the ARAH colors ~ the 25th Beach is all i need, he's fantastic (still one of my favorites from the entire line).
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04-27-2009, 07:51 PM | #10 |
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Yeah artie my brother is a BeachHead fanatic & actually passed on the 2 updated ones altogether because he felt the new head was lame.
I like both but would have liked the 1st sculpt on this one to make him a bit more unique from the comic pack one myself. Looks like the new ROC one is going back to the original sculpt. ^_- |
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