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03-05-2021, 02:06 PM
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Now that you have it in hand, are there any good qualities from that set?
So I opened it up and took some pictures. I didn't assemble the FANG yet. Plan to do that over the weekend.
My initial reaction is that it's a cool little vehicle and it brings back memories as one of my favorite part of G.I.Joe vehicles was being able to apply the stickers and put them together. That's why when they had Spy Troops and DTC and even the 25th stuff that came pre-assembled and pre-labeled, it was a little disappointing for me.
Now for the actual vehicle itself, I think it looks like crap. It really gives off the Soldier Force vibe due to the stubbiness of it. I think my main complaint is that the tail rotor section is too short or at least seems that way cause of how sharply it get s to the end. The tail fin really should have been extended further back and I think if they did that, it would look much better.
For the figure, mine has a really loose right ankle joint. It's not too bad and mine, the helmet can fit really snug on it. You just have to position it right. The hair on the front above his mask is the pressure point that you have to use to hold the helmet in place. Once, it's on, it stays on for me.
The figure really gives off the Fortnite vibe to me based on the proportions though. Thankfully he'll just sit in the vehicle so I can over look the feet and if he flies high enough to need a gas mask, then I can understand the oversized gloves.
Here's some comparison pics of him with the only Fortnite figure I have as well as with a regular Joe.
For the elbow, it was initially very tight and I was scared to move it. I put him in boiled water for a few seconds and the elbow moved very freely. It was stuck and didn't seem to move at all.
The key to moving his elbow the first time is to grab it close to the elbow as possible so you can control the force you use. If you try bending by holding the hand, you are just giving yourself more leverage to snap it if it is stuck.
When it cooled down, it was tight again, but after looking at it, I see why. It is the design of the elbow hinge.
With his arm straight, you can see the bulge sticking up on the middle joint just above the top of his glove cuff in this picture. It's too high and blocks the movement of the arm.
After it is moved for the first time, then it's easy to move up to this point.
Then you have to be careful to move it more. It feels like it'll snap but hold close to the elbow and move it. You will actually see the plastic on the lower arm flex. Here's a picture after I moved the arm.
As for fitting into the vehicle. He can get in quite nicely and he can hold the control stick. The problem though is there is just enough room for his legs cuase the mechanism for the front cannon internally gets in the way. You just have to keep shifting him until you feel the legs go in as far as they will and then he will just fit in there. Here's some pics. Also, he'll fit on the seat better if his pistol is not in the holster as the handle gets in the way of his butt sitting flush to the seat.
Pics of the part where his legs go:
He'll sit flush to the bottom of the seat if you take out the pistol.
Yeah, and the holes on the left side of the vehicle is annoying. I'm debating whether to fill them or not right now.
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