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View Poll Results: What do you think of this vehicle? | |||
1 | 8 | 4.37% | |
2 | 3 | 1.64% | |
3 | 5 | 2.73% | |
4 | 7 | 3.83% | |
5 | 13 | 7.10% | |
6 | 16 | 8.74% | |
7 | 38 | 20.77% | |
8 | 41 | 22.40% | |
9 | 31 | 16.94% | |
10 | 21 | 11.48% | |
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07-21-2009, 11:30 AM | #1 |
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The Cobra Gunship is primarily gray in color with a few black highlights. This is an all new vehicle mold. On the front is a rotating nose gun with a thin barrel that seems like it would be prone to breakage. The canopy opens to the starboard (or right) side. The cockpit has a few plain details sculpted in. There are two holes where the feet can go to make even larger figures fit a little better. There are also two small holes on the arm rests where the hoses from Firefly’s flight vest can plug into. On the Port (or left) side there is an opening door that swings down from the top. Inside, there are two seats that act more like a bench than individual seats. Depending on how you bend a figure’s legs, the figure can sit down well in these seats, or look like they’re keeping their butt off the seat. Next to the open door is a handle for figures to hold on to while hanging out the door. To assist in this pose, the inside of the door has two foot pegs on it and is sculpted to look like a boarding ramp. On the top of both engines there are access panels to let you see the engine detail. Between both of these panels is a small sliding panel that reveals the hole where you insert the 3 bombs that come with the Gunship. The button on top of the Gunship releases the hatch underneath and allows the bombs to go tumbling out. On either side of the Gunship there are two black pull out spring loaded missile launchers. These are not obtrusive at all as they flow with the aesthetics of the Gunship itself. The buttons to shoot the missiles are on the underside of the launchers. They might have been better hidden by being black like the launchers rather than bright red, but you really only see them from the underside of the Gunship so it’s not too big of a deal. Speaking of the underside, there’s a few more details here as well. The landing gear are a “foot” type that fold out from the fuselage. When deployed, they don’t leave much clearance underneath the Gunship. There are also three handholds underneath the Gunship, one near the nose gun and two in the middle of the Gunship. These can be used to attach figures or hooks to and adds to the play value of this toy. The Cobra Gunship comes with 3 Bombs and 2 Missiles
The Cobra Gunship has an interesting look with a good amount of detail and a lot of play value. The red stickers breaks up the monotony of the gray and black color scheme with many of the warning labels we’ve come to expect from GI Joe vehicles. This time however, instead of just using a small font for the words, they went with a stylized pixel look making the letters almost look like Tetris blocks. While I still think this vehicle would benefit with some helicopter blades added to the top, it’s a good vehicle with fun features. Vehicle Rating: 8 out of 10 Last edited by Shogi; 08-31-2011 at 06:17 PM.. |
07-21-2009, 11:31 AM | #2 |
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Firefly is the same one we got in the Firefly/Storm Shadow comic pack with different accessories, no camo paint app and now black details on his legs. What makes this figure special is the new gear that he comes with. He has a removable helmet that is reminiscent of the Gyro-Viper’s helmet. This comes in either red or black. The red version is what’s pictured on the box and what is seen in the movie trailers. Early rumors said it was Wild Weasel piloting the Gunship so perhaps this is a left over from that plan. The helmet has a hole in the chin to plug in the breather tube from the vest. The vest has a lot of detail sculpted into it with various pouches, straps and the other two hoses which plug into the cockpit of the Cobra Gunship. Firefly comes with a removable Helmet and a removable Vest.
I really would have liked to see a new figure or even an interesting frankenjoe instead of just another Firefly. The accessories are really the only reason to have this figure. On a plus side, this figure would be a great base for those customizers who didn’t like the brown details on the darker comic pack Firefly. Add some dark camo and you’re done! Figure Rating: 6 out of 10 Last edited by Shogi; 08-31-2011 at 06:17 PM.. |
07-21-2009, 11:34 AM | #3 |
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I wish it was a tad wider and would have liked a few more touckes of paint to suggest 'panels', but overall I like the 'Typhoon' Gunship. I do like 'opening bits', and with the various hatches and engine panels, there are plenty on this toy!
Hate the FIREFLY pilot figure though. I picked up a spare DOCTOR LEWIS, stripped off his coat & mask and with the flight gear, he makes a far better pilot.
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07-21-2009, 11:35 AM | #4 |
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I think it looks awesome, but I can't really rate it cuz I don't have it yet :(
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07-21-2009, 11:45 AM | #5 |
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I bought this on a recent trip to a neighboring state, the only TRU less than 2 hours away, and picked this up.
I like it. It's on the edge of what I consider a JOE vehicle in my 'JOE-verse', but I love the fact it can hold a couple guys and a third can stand on the open door. I'm using this as a 'Hit and Run' kinda ship, to drop some bombs, and pick-up or let out a couple 'up-to-no-good'ers' and take off. I sold the pilot Firefly, just didn't care for him, wish they had put a little more effort into the pilot, but what-ev. Overall, I gave it a solid 7. Above average, but still no homerun. THANKS FOR THE REVIEW! |
07-21-2009, 01:25 PM | #6 |
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Great vehicle if I can afford one. They're still selling them at ripoff... I mean retail prices here. (approx $50US).
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07-21-2009, 01:48 PM | #7 |
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Looks a bit plain to me.
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07-21-2009, 01:58 PM | #8 |
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This could have been an amazing vehicle if it was the size of the old tomahawk.
Its just to small.
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07-21-2009, 02:00 PM | #9 |
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I gave it a 9. I don't mind the vehicle not have helicopter blades. It seems very futuristic, so it keeps in touch with the theme of ROC. I like it. I do wish it came with a different figure then Firefly. I would've been more prone to buy multiples if it was some generic figure rather then one with a name.
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07-21-2009, 02:00 PM | #10 |
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This is rad.. Rad rad rad. Most DEFINITELY a MARS vehicle, over standard Cobra. Destro gets all the rad toys, keeps'em for himself. This is a wicked toy, callin' it like it is.. Hasbro did a good job (although I want this pricepoint at $19.99 everyday). This won't make it to clearance, all the retailers are getting these in moderation, and they're not sitting. Firefly is a waste, but dudes, he has a helmet. I forget it is him, he has a helmet. And the helmet is pretty pilot-esque.
Kinda like a hybrid Terminator vehicle too; very futuristic. 9 out of 10. Subtract 1 for the option to add a new fig, didn't cut it.. Or reuse a Neo-Viper w/ Pilot helmet. No need to try and add Firefly off-camera, we have the Headquarters for Heroes line for that..
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