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02-18-2011, 12:00 AM | #1 |
Devil Viper
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I don't know if anyone has mentioned this yet or not, but I just came across something terribly interesting this evening that I thought I would share.
When the G.I.Joe Club released images of its Convention Exclusive Special Mission: Brazil set, we found that they more or less stayed close-to-faithful to these characters and their appearances in their 1986 Special Mission Brazil pack ( YOJOE.COM | Special Mission: Brazil ). All except for Wet Suit who looked nothing like his silver diver wet-suit clad self, but instead was in full SEAL battle rattle w/ camo and floppy hat. I sort of wondered why the extreme 180 change in his appearance for this character. Well, I still can't explain the "why" but I was reading Marvel Comic's Special Missions #8 "Ambush" in which a 'Joe team consisting of Low Light, Flint, Tunnel Rat, Footloose, Leatherneck and Wet Suit insert in Thailand to retrieve a high value target. It turns out, Wet Suit's appearance is VERY similar to what we see in the 'Joe Con' exclusive. If you have this issue, it's definitely worth checking out! And it's a GREAT issue! G.I. Joe Comic Book Archive |
02-18-2011, 12:03 AM | #2 |
The Boss
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Yeah someone pointed that issue out shortly after we saw the figure. Pretty cool (and sneaky!) job on the Club's part
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02-18-2011, 12:17 AM | #3 |
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I also remember one of the Marvel comic Yearbooks had a mission where Wetsuit and Torpedo infiltrated Cobra Island and changed from their wetsuits and put on cammo dress, gear, and hats. They competed with the October Guard to kidnap Cobra Commander....
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02-18-2011, 12:40 AM | #4 |
Guy who fucks shit up
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Its the sea units response to wearning "shore" gear as the joes put on their coats on for artic missions.
I have the special missions issue with wetsuit in his camo gear, its legit |
02-18-2011, 12:40 AM | #5 |
Guy who fucks shit up
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Its the sea units response to wearning "shore" gear as the joes put on their coats on for artic missions.
I have the special missions issue with wetsuit in his camo gear, its legit |
02-18-2011, 01:44 AM | #6 |
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Still, I want an accurate Wetsuit.
But that is my own preference.
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02-18-2011, 08:31 AM | #7 |
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yup its an ace figure-no doubt.that reminds me I gotta start picking up the SM trades.the SM where the Oktober Guard gets wiped out is still one of my all time fave ARAH issues.
I know lots of folks want Wet Suit in hsi well....wet suit but I was happy enough with the Cobra Island version. |
02-18-2011, 08:54 AM | #8 |
dreadnok wanna bee
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i love how they made him more like a seal cuz i always hated how he was only ever in the wet suit, seals may swim to the action but no mater what they are soldiers first divers second!
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02-18-2011, 09:08 AM | #9 |
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If you want something close to the original Brazil Wet-suit, find the target exclusive. It's relatively close, if not right on (with the apropriate mods done).
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02-18-2011, 09:14 AM | #10 |
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Yeah I am glad for the change in wet suits outfit. That modern scuba out-fit is pretty tired at best.
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