Kentucky G.I. Joe Sightings

Hicks_Royel · 05-08-2011, 01:44 PM

Thanks to Wes for reinforcing my Shock Trooper ranks. I think I'm pretty much done with them now.

I'm glad to read that folks are finding Vipers and the like... Stores around here are pretty much bare for Joes. Fortunately, I went with a BBTS order.

Anyway, what are your all's thoughts on the new Viper? Wes and I talked it over Friday and I think we're both a little bit underwhelmed with him. And I think it's all in the hands. Complain all you want to about the old Viper's wrists, at least he can hold his gun properly...

Python_Puckman · 05-09-2011, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Hicks_Royel

Anyway, what are your all's thoughts on the new Viper? Wes and I talked it over Friday and I think we're both a little bit underwhelmed with him. And I think it's all in the hands. Complain all you want to about the old Viper's wrists, at least he can hold his gun properly...

Seems like they really wanted to make him as cool as they could; modernizing him and giving him full wrist movement, yet keeping the same vintage flavor that everyone likes. But the problem is the Jungle Viper hands were not designed with the original Viper weapon in mind, so the grip doesn't want to stay. It's just too big. Rather than retool the hands or guns, they just left it and hoped for the best.

Maybe they will be fixed in the HoH II sets

Other than that, I really like this figure

wesitron · 05-09-2011, 11:17 AM

to me he seems more like a corrected 25th figure than something new. I would have liked a new take on the vest, backpack, and rifle. They'reall classic and look great, but he's not really going to stand out from any of my other vipers. Also miss the red on the gauntlets.

Colder Soldier · 05-11-2011, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Python_Puckman

Seems like they really wanted to make him as cool as they could; modernizing him and giving him full wrist movement, yet keeping the same vintage flavor that everyone likes. But the problem is the Jungle Viper hands were not designed with the original Viper weapon in mind, so the grip doesn't want to stay. It's just too big. Rather than retool the hands or guns, they just left it and hoped for the best.

Also, those ROC SS forearms don't go that well with the POC Shock bicep. The range of his right elbow is now limited not allowing him to hold the butt-end of the rifle close enough. Seems absolutely idiotic to give him ADS wrists without having the arms work as well.

Hicks_Royel · 05-12-2011, 04:23 AM

That's the other thing I noticed on the figure. And I really don't like trimming painted plastic to make things fit. Ultimately, you have to lean the gun over too much to make him sight down the barrel. Guess they went with the Gansta Viper.

I, too, miss the red gauntlets.

Puckman, and maybe we'll find a "gold variant" of the HoH II in discount chains once they've had time to age in a warehouse.

paraviper · 05-12-2011, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Hicks_Royel

That's the other thing I noticed on the figure. And I really don't like trimming painted plastic to make things fit. Ultimately, you have to lean the gun over too much to make him sight down the barrel. Guess they went with the Gansta Viper.

I, too, miss the red gauntlets.

Puckman, and maybe we'll find a "gold variant" of the HoH II in discount chains once they've had time to age in a warehouse.

LOL Age in a warehouse! That's so sad but true.

Python_Puckman · 05-12-2011, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Hicks_Royel

Puckman, and maybe we'll find a "gold variant" of the HoH II in discount chains once they've had time to age in a warehouse.

Hahah! Like a fine cheese

wesitron · 05-12-2011, 03:53 PM

like a box of fine wine

Hicks_Royel · 05-13-2011, 08:44 PM

After hearing of your success, Wes, I went to Lexington to try my luck. Found four of the nonvariant MU X-Men sets paint was pretty rough on them though.

Also found the latest wave of Lego Minifigs, looked to be fresh cases. Managed to find a few of the HazMat figures.

Python_Puckman · 05-13-2011, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Hicks_Royel

After hearing of your success, Wes, I went to Lexington to try my luck. Found four of the nonvariant MU X-Men sets paint was pretty rough on them though.

Also found the latest wave of Lego Minifigs, looked to be fresh cases. Managed to find a few of the HazMat figures.

I've been keeping my eyes open for those sets for you. Glad to hear you found some because I ain't seen sh!t.

Still hoping to find the Silver Samurai and Deadpool comic packs. Anyone seen these yet?

05-09-2011, 11:01 AM	#882
Python_Puckman Python Siegie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 10,382	Quote: Originally Posted by Hicks_Royel Anyway, what are your all's thoughts on the new Viper? Wes and I talked it over Friday and I think we're both a little bit underwhelmed with him. And I think it's all in the hands. Complain all you want to about the old Viper's wrists, at least he can hold his gun properly... Seems like they really wanted to make him as cool as they could; modernizing him and giving him full wrist movement, yet keeping the same vintage flavor that everyone likes. But the problem is the Jungle Viper hands were not designed with the original Viper weapon in mind, so the grip doesn't want to stay. It's just too big. Rather than retool the hands or guns, they just left it and hoped for the best. Maybe they will be fixed in the HoH II sets Other than that, I really like this figure __________________ Feedback \| Buy/Sell/Trade

05-09-2011, 11:17 AM	#883
wesitron Cobra Viper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: l-town Posts: 226	to me he seems more like a corrected 25th figure than something new. I would have liked a new take on the vest, backpack, and rifle. They'reall classic and look great, but he's not really going to stand out from any of my other vipers. Also miss the red on the gauntlets. __________________ Itsalltrue.net, it's hilarious

05-11-2011, 09:36 AM	#884
Colder Soldier Crimson Guard Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Louisville Posts: 2,760	Quote: Originally Posted by Python_Puckman Seems like they really wanted to make him as cool as they could; modernizing him and giving him full wrist movement, yet keeping the same vintage flavor that everyone likes. But the problem is the Jungle Viper hands were not designed with the original Viper weapon in mind, so the grip doesn't want to stay. It's just too big. Rather than retool the hands or guns, they just left it and hoped for the best. Also, those ROC SS forearms don't go that well with the POC Shock bicep. The range of his right elbow is now limited not allowing him to hold the butt-end of the rifle close enough. Seems absolutely idiotic to give him ADS wrists without having the arms work as well. __________________ W: GIJCC Freestyle, Ret Beachheads & Invasion Troopers Colder Soldier's Buy/Sell/Trade list Colder Soldier's Feedback

05-12-2011, 11:21 AM	#887
Python_Puckman Python Siegie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 10,382	Quote: Originally Posted by Hicks_Royel Puckman, and maybe we'll find a "gold variant" of the HoH II in discount chains once they've had time to age in a warehouse. Hahah! Like a fine cheese __________________ Feedback \| Buy/Sell/Trade

05-12-2011, 03:53 PM	#888
wesitron Cobra Viper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: l-town Posts: 226	like a box of fine wine __________________ Itsalltrue.net, it's hilarious

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