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06-14-2014, 08:32 PM | #21 |
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Yeah i agree. I ordered Destro because I didn't want that hole in my Sideshow Cobra Rogues' Gallery but a one piece jump suit and a beefier buck with a flesh toned chest would have preferred, like te one Hot Toys used for Dutch. I can live with the rivets and the expression ( not sure why you'd have an expression on a solid mask) but he is to thin to carry around that big metal head of his. The accessories and bracers look great though.
If anyone who gets the Destro has a more muscular buck and swaps it out I'd love to see some pics.
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06-14-2014, 08:42 PM | #22 |
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after seeing these pics i had to make sure i got the exclusive version.
bought and paid for.
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06-14-2014, 10:03 PM | #23 |
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I like the tech and the extra blue prints he came with.
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06-15-2014, 12:37 AM | #24 |
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Anyways I'll add more pictures and let the pictures speak. I love this Destro. I read about all the butthurt on Sideshow Freaks and although I understand, it's pretty ridiculous the lengths those guys go to trash this figure. **ALL** of the Sideshow figures have been modernizations, all with modern gear and equipment that the ARAH figures never had. I agree that it would've been nice that it could've been closer to the ARAH but the addition of the retro head, and the vest simulating the ARAH look is a great compromise in my book.
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06-15-2014, 01:28 PM | #25 |
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I think they could have done better. Although I don't own a Side Show figure I think they are beautiful works of art.
I think he needs to be bigger. You know, more girth at the shoulders. And maybe one more head.
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06-15-2014, 03:49 PM | #26 |
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I think Sideshow knew for quite some time that Destro was going to be the last figure they produced before the line was cancelled/put on indefinite hiatus.
Destro was originally scheduled to be revealed possibly in 2011 and "definitely" by 2012's SDCC. The supposed hold up was the development of a new large muscle body that would later be used with Roadblock and Gung Ho. Somewhere along the way, they decided to scrap that idea, wrap up Destro "in progress," and move on to other franchises. |
06-15-2014, 08:49 PM | #27 |
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Love the riveted head sculpt even more now. Can't wait for mine at end of the month. Thank you flex pay!
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06-15-2014, 10:29 PM | #28 |
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I think Sideshow knew for quite some time that Destro was going to be the last figure they produced before the line was cancelled/put on indefinite hiatus.
Destro was originally scheduled to be revealed possibly in 2011 and "definitely" by 2012's SDCC. The supposed hold up was the development of a new large muscle body that would later be used with Roadblock and Gung Ho. Somewhere along the way, they decided to scrap that idea, wrap up Destro "in progress," and move on to other franchises.
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06-16-2014, 04:07 PM | #29 |
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That Vest is Dookie besides that looks nice
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06-16-2014, 04:25 PM | #30 |
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I'd be really interested if it captures anything of the original look if you take the under armour long sleeve shirt off and put the jacket on him with the ruby amulet. Does it look horrible?
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