SHOW THE LOVE: Leatherneck

J James · 03-26-2025, 02:27 AM

I don't think Leatherneck gets enough love.

Shout it out for Wendell A. Metzger.

CapBritain · 03-26-2025, 03:27 AM

I like Leatherneck too.

280-CUSTOMS · 03-26-2025, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J James

I don't think Leatherneck gets enough love.

Shout it out for Wendell A. Metzger.

Agreed
Gung ho stole the show , I never had a problem with him he even had an episode devoted to him ..

I?m always eager to have more green shirts from any branch .

EVILFACE · 03-26-2025, 09:48 AM

karamazov80 · 03-26-2025, 10:02 AM

I never cared much for the character or figure as a kid. He seemed a bit superfluous since Gung Ho was also a white marine with a mustache and a similar hat. But I appreciate how the cartoon used him to play up the rivalry with the Navy.

Joe Bro · 03-26-2025, 01:33 PM

His filecard was hilarious. his gun was so cool, many movies of that time featured the same weapon. His rivalry with wet-Suit was fun to watch. I also liked how his comic appearances stayed true to his filecard character; one mean SOB!

A good, solid, realistic figure. His card art is memorable too, guy has an intense stare.

Diablogunner · 03-26-2025, 02:47 PM

Not only was he cool, but that rifle was one of my favorites!

**DarkLordMordred** · 03-26-2025, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Diablogunner

Not only was he cool, but that rifle was one of my favorites!

I loved that gun. It was one of my go to guns during playtime... until I got PP Copperhead. Same gun, but in black.

flashtronaut8 · 03-26-2025, 03:48 PM

The Hama comics were the best depiction of Leatherneck. I didn't like how he and Gung Ho were presented in the cartoon. As for the figure, I think Leatherneck had one of the coolest designs among the 2.0 characters and I like that he was a tribute to Ron Rudat.

Somewhat connected, this Ron Rudat interview on YoJoe.com was interesting.

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