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09-02-2011, 11:20 AM | #1 |
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[I][COLOR="DarkOrange"]Thanks for checking out my thoughts on the Hazard Viper and if you would like some more pictures feel free to check out some others I put up at the 118th:
http://www.hisstank.com/database/30t...443/?showall=1 The 30th anniversary figures have finally hit shelves and I got my hands on pretty much the only figure besides Stalker that interests me, the Hazard Viper. My main reason is because I do like the Volcano Viper mold and it really has plenty of use, especially in hazardous material dioramas. This figure is made pretty much all from the Volcano Viper mold except the arms. They are completely different and the biggest thing is it doesn't have the huge gloves anymore. This figure that I am using for the review has loose limbs except for the knees (of course). The helmet can be forced into the jacket with not much effort or worry about breaking. It does have enough give that it won't distort. Last edited by MAJOR BLOOD; 09-02-2011 at 11:26 AM.. |
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09-02-2011, 11:21 AM | #2 |
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Accessories:
First thing you really notice when looking at this is the case with compound Z in it. It's a nice addition to give this figure reason to exist. There are 3 canisters that can be held or placed where you want. Nothing is fixed. As for the briefcase, it is the typical "don't open too many times" type of hinge. You can see that it gets stressed each time it's used. I'm sure it will go for a while but just be careful. He also comes with two pistols (in case zombies get rowdy) and what looks to be a gun for treatments if exposed possibly. I only say that because he also has a backpack with a larger gun to disperse compound Z. Somehow the gun actually shoots water. There is a button on the pack that you can push and shoot with. |
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09-02-2011, 11:22 AM | #3 |
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Articulation:
This is where I was disappointed a bit. I knew what to expect with the mold but this was made fairly cheap. One of the hands can't really hold any weapons because of how wide open it is and of course there is no way to get both hands holding the larger weapon. When I was trying to get some poses the hands came right out of the arm. Most of the joints are loose on this one I opened. Not sure if others are. The different arms just seem limber compared to the Volcano Viper. The feet were also really loose. They moved all over until I put them on the stand. The backpack did take a little work to put on since the jacket and back hole were not lined up well but that was a minor issue and easily dealt with. Once on the tubing just stands up very odd looking. I'm sure it could be heated up a bit and manipulated if necessary. |
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09-02-2011, 11:23 AM | #4 |
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Comparison:
As I stated earlier it's pretty much just the Volcano Viper with different arms. The only other mold difference is it has a hole in the jacket to put the backpack in. The Volcano Viper does not have something like that. Another difference is the Hazard Viper comes with two oxygen containers where the Volcano Viper has three. You can put the third on the Hazard Viper if you desire (and have extra Volcano Vipers) because the mask has the third hole similar to it's predecessor. The decals on the containers seem to be different also. The masks are made of different color plastic too. The Volcano Viper mask has a red tint where the Hazard Viper is just orange with black paint on the respirator. Last edited by MAJOR BLOOD; 09-02-2011 at 02:41 PM.. |
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09-02-2011, 11:27 AM | #5 |
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Cool. Nice job
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09-02-2011, 11:28 AM | #6 |
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I'll get him if I see him, nice review on a repainted figure
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09-02-2011, 12:17 PM | #7 |
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I don't care too much for this figure at all. Not posable, too big, neat accessories though.
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09-02-2011, 12:24 PM | #8 |
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Solid review, i'm looking forward to getting these as I have a few in the mail on their way to me. I didnt even know this was just a repaint but im happy with the orange bright scheme (more realistic for relation to hazardous material) and the accessories.
I prefer this orange paint scheme and also the removal of the third can on the back, kinda looks out of place to me and too much on the other viper. Thanks for the comparisons and review!
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Comparison:
As I stated earlier it's pretty much just the Volcano Viper with different arms. The only other mold difference is it has a hole in the jacket to put the backpack in. The Volcano Viper does not have something like that. Another difference is the Hazard Viper comes with two oxygen containers where the Volcano Viper has three. You can put the third on the Hazard Viper if you desire (and have extra Volcano Vipers) because the mask has the third hole similar to it's predecessor. The decals on the containers seem to be different also. The masks are made of different color plastic too. The Volcano Viper mask has a red tint where the Hazard Viper is just black. |
09-02-2011, 01:11 PM | #10 |
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any shots without the suit? Is it removable?
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