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06-24-2009, 05:56 PM | #1 |
Nemesis Creator
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Finally managed to grab one of the Resolute Roadblocks that has been available from China for a while now. You may ask yourself, "why pay $15 or $20 per figure when these may show up at retail later?" and the answer is that these may show up at retail later. As with Snake Eyes, I do think that Hasbro will use this tooling at some point (although possibly in different configurations) but at this time they are focused completely on the movie line, and that leaves little time to cross sell an adult style animated version of the property (Transformers Animated for example). Rather than gamble on later, I've been grabbing these Resolute versions when I can at a reasonable price as a hedge for prosperity, and really I couldn't be happier.
As good a quality figure as Snake Eyes was (and is) I suspect that Roadblock would be an even bigger hit with the general fandom if this release sees the light of day. He towers over the other figures and is beefy to boot. The designs (while maintaining a uniform astethic) are individualized enough that the character shows through nicely for each guy. The headsculpt looks like the American made animation, without looking too 'toon for my tastes, and the gear is spot on with a removable vest, pickaxe (why?) and (not pictutred) some rifle-propelled grenades. The new SAW is gigantic, but looks great, and uses the ammo belt that most of the larger weapons have come with lately. Overall, this figure is a fantastic updated version of everyones favority rhymin' chef, with a good deal or artistic flair in the design. Kudos! |
06-24-2009, 05:57 PM | #2 |
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06-24-2009, 05:58 PM | #3 |
Never Say Die
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Nice pics Aly, I saw RB was 20.00 on unitedwell923's page I might have to grab one now
That last pic is awesome |
06-24-2009, 06:01 PM | #4 |
JOES BEFORE HOES
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love'n that group shot...i got my Reso RB last week and love him...he is bad ass for sure...
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06-24-2009, 06:28 PM | #5 |
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great pictures and reveiew
i got him few weeks back awesome figure worth the money |
06-24-2009, 06:52 PM | #6 |
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I've got comparison pics with my review here:
http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...roadblock.html also, the axe is a tool for making trenches/fox holes: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/764106-post24.html
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06-24-2009, 06:58 PM | #7 |
Night Force
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I want a SE like that. Oh man I hope these show up on pegs. I have just about ran out of self control to keep from buying a bunch from China...must wait...must have patience...AAHHHH!
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06-24-2009, 08:19 PM | #8 |
Resolute = Awesome
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06-24-2009, 08:34 PM | #9 |
Crimson Guard
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These will hit pegs.
They are gonna milk everything, for everything it's worth. I wouldn't be surprised if we end up seeing repaints of these versions someday some how. |
06-24-2009, 08:46 PM | #10 |
Brooklyn style.
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man, me wantee.
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