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05-18-2009, 03:44 PM | #1 |
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The G.I. Joe Rise of Cobra Night Bird is confirmed as the foreign release of the Night Raven. The toys themselves are identical; the only difference is the packaging. It comes with the Aero Viper, which will be known as the Air Viper here in the states.
While this is an echo class vehicle; the largest size class in the movie line, it's not your father's Night Raven. It is significantly smaller, and manages to be only a little bit longer than the Tiger Rat. As this vehicle is aimed for children, there are plenty of gimmicks. A panel which looks like an airbrake functions to open and close the cockpit. It does nothing else, and does not have guns mounted to it, unlike the original. The missiles launch 2 at a time, and can only launch by cocking back the front of the plane, pulling the handle down, and pulling the trigger. Sounds and lights are activated, with missile firing noises. Holding the trigger down afterwards activates a gun firing noise. Gimmicks aside, there are some disappointing aspects of this toy. The connection between the front of the airplane and the body(due to the rifle gimmick) is weak. The tabs on the wings that attach to the body are fragile. The landing gears are molded as one piece. Overall this vehicle could have been much better. I'd give it a 5/10. It's best not to expect it to be anything like the original Night Raven that we all know and love, because it simply doesn't compare. Had the connections been more solid, had the landing gears been made with rolling wheels, and had this toy been more sturdy, it would have fared much better. I don't see myself buying more than 1. See video review links below. Video 1. Video 2. |
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