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07-05-2009, 07:06 PM | #1 |
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Alright, since we are all starting to tear into our Rise of Cobra goodness (even the haters, like myself), I figured we could swap quick figure reviews in here.
Nothing in-depth, but as some people have found figures others haven't, pitch in your $.02. I'll start... PIT Commando - FREAKING awesome. Well, awesome gear. The figure isn't BAD per-say, it uses the Dusty body, so it is very flexable and works as a generic.. blue.. soldier. I really abhor the blue camo scheme, so he will most likely be relegated to cleaning 3 3/4ths toilets in my Joeniverse. His gear is over the top though, Gas Masks, Riot Helmet/Shield, Machine guns, pistols.. armored vest, tac-vest, backpack! Also.. Steel Bridgade Helmet and a Boonie hat w/ NVGs! Look at what I equiped my Joes with using his stuff... Flash - This figure LOOKS wicked. His helmet is really neat, and his gear is a cool shade of red. He is wearing a black mask over his face, under his helmet. My issue is that he DOESN'T look like a Joe at all. If it wasn't for the new Joe logo on his shoulder, I would instantly think of him as some sort of Viper, and thats exactly what I am going to use him for. The weapons he comes with are pretty crappy, boring light-silver guns, so I need to find him some good weaponry. Cobra Elite-Viper - This guy is crazy. Nice looking body armor, sweet dual Sub-machineguns, and a crazy solid black mask. The figure looks imposing. Comes with a backpack w/ Axe thing that is removable. I think these look MUCH better than the skull-turtle-faced "Neo Vipers" that are more commonly found. New EEL - Hasbro decided to create a NEW EEL instead of the fan-favorite.. for whatever reason. The result is actually pretty good. The figure is basically a DIVER version of the Elite Viper, with different webgear and a small oxygen tank backpack. He comes with a boring speargun, that I tossed in favor of some CQC weaponry. I like him. TRU EXCLUSIVE Barbecue - I was really excited for this figure, as I've always been a fan of Barbecue. When I opened him however I was kinda disappointed. His hands are not very 'grippy' and couldnt even hold his axe, let alone the MP5 he comes with. Also, the hose that connects his backpack to his squirter gun is WAY loose and doesnt stay on either end. I can glue them, but combined with the fact that his chest area is really loose.. I was underwhelmed with the figure. Coloring and paintjob are alright, nothing super special. I had bought 2 of these, but I am returning the 2nd. TRU Firefly is awesome though! I've picked up some more figures today (Helix, General Hawk w/ Jetpack, Crimson Neo-Viper), but I haven't gotten many of the standard movie figures... so everyone, chime in! Mini-review time!
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07-05-2009, 07:30 PM | #2 |
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where did you get the flash? does he come on a single card?
anyway i found roc toys today and i bought firefly and the steel crusher. the steel crusher is not as cool as i was hoping, it really is only a 2 seater, and i was disapointed with the wasted room just to add a missle launcher, i do like the flip out missles on back doors but i think they still could of added them and still had the doors open to atleast include a 3rd seat in the middle of the vehicle.i like how it has rubber tires though, im still seeing if there is some way i can customize this thing and mabe add a back seat and gut the missle launcher, i recommend getting it but i think 25 is a bit overpriced. the driver is alright, im going to give him some marauder guns and he should be good to go. i was hoping his helmet was removable but it is not. firefly is cool, i dig him but all he basically is, is a resolute trooper with a cobra emblem on the vest and a firefly head. he is cool though. i had barbeque in my hand along with a neo viper but passed since i didnt want to spend too much money. i was going to get shipwreck but noticed his hands looked really crapy like he wouldnt hold his weapons well. everything else to me was very blahh. but its cool to see alot of joe product out on the shelves.
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07-05-2009, 07:38 PM | #3 |
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Yeah single-carded, at Target. Found 2 so far, he'll make a good army builder I think.
Im bummed to hear about the Steel Crusher! Id had potential! Can you mod it to remove the missile launcher thing? Barbecue was a big letdown for me...
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07-05-2009, 08:06 PM | #4 |
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i mean you could deffinetly mod it but it would be a lot of work and honestly im not really sure if its worth it. you might damage it too bad unless i can come up with a real thought out plan on doing this. it is a cool vehicle though, i do recommend it i just thought i would point out what i thought were flaws because i havnt heard anyone else mention this dilema. it really only is a 2 seater.
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07-05-2009, 08:09 PM | #5 |
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I picked up the desert duke, storm shadow and LT. stone. Storm shadow is prety freaking sweet. Love the swords he comes with. LT stone is a great non discrept joe for anyones joeverse and last the desert duke is prety cool and finally gives dusty someone to hang out with. Nothing else jumped out at me was dissapointed in cover girl and the scarlett in the grey camo.
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07-05-2009, 08:11 PM | #6 |
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I picked up the desert duke, storm shadow and LT. stone. Storm shadow is prety freaking sweet. Love the swords he comes with. LT stone is a great non discrept joe for anyones joeverse and last the desert duke is prety cool and finally gives dusty someone to hang out with. Nothing else jumped out at me was dissapointed in cover girl and the scarlett in the grey camo.
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07-05-2009, 08:15 PM | #7 |
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I saw the ROC Cobra Commander this afternoon, left it on the self of course, and have to say that this piece of crap has to be the ugliest figure ever made. The head looks like a fishbowl filled with SPAM! Why?...just WHY?
On the other hand...I bought the ROC Cobra Gunship and just love the design; even the missile launchers. |
07-05-2009, 08:18 PM | #8 |
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Yeah, its pretty ugly. Im not sure why I bought one, just to say I did it I think. He does come with a neat little snake
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07-05-2009, 08:21 PM | #9 |
Cobra Soldier
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Picked up the Baroness and Lt. Stone in single card. Picked up the Snaketrax and armored panther. Passed on the other two alpha vehicles and the blackbird. Never had a ferret as a kid, but had the tiger paw. Snake Trax is built pretty close to the tiger paw with new guns and the new front bumper. I like the panther without the side spring loaded guns. Thunderblast is pretty cool.
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07-05-2009, 08:45 PM | #10 |
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Nice review! Wait hold up... you were a hater? Say it wasn't so?
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