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09-19-2008, 11:06 PM | #1 |
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Ssgt. Rock 'N Roll has a Snake-Eyes body with Duke arms and legs. The head is all new and looks like our favorite gun toting surfer. The helmet appears to be slightly taller than the one that Duke came with so I 'm not too sure if it's the same or all new and just looks the same. The torso has a removable belt we saw on Flash and two new crossed bullet bandoliers. Like Snake-Eyes in the previous wave, this torso now has the fixed crotch that allows better leg movement. The name was obviously changed due to an issue with the copyright but I don't know why they had to go with "Ssgt". Still, it's only a name and means nothing to me, I still call him Rock 'N Roll. He comes with a Helmet, two Bandoliers, Belt, Machine Gun, Bipod, Bullet Belt, Knife and GI Joe Stand
Thankfully, they decided to use some more generic looking legs than the Snake-Eyes legs they seem to use for other original 13 figures. Much to my chagrin, they modded the knife sheath from Snake-Eyes' leg to fit on Rock 'N Roll's leg. I would have rather had a Duke pistol holster on that leg. I also wish they would get some rolled up sleeves for some of these figures rather than continue to use Duke arms. All in all, he has a generic body with a distinctive head and additions on him to make him Rock 'N Roll, but he could use some tweaking. Figure Rating: 7 out of 10 Last edited by Shogi; 08-31-2011 at 06:14 PM.. |
09-19-2008, 11:45 PM | #2 |
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Not a bad fig. Hasbro has done worse. Great review. I agree 100%.
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09-20-2008, 11:54 AM | #3 |
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Great review. I agree completely. If he wouldn't have had duke arms I would give him a 9/10
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09-20-2008, 12:13 PM | #4 |
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"Ssgt." is his rank, much like how Stalker and Flash are both Sergeants. I think Rock 'N Roll's a Staff Sergeant, but I'm not sure. I'd much rather have 'Ssgt. Rock 'N Roll' than 'Craig "Rock 'N Roll" McConnell,' though! (Still wish they'd just 'correct' the stands like they did for Steeler and Clutch: O13 Character name, no BS)
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09-20-2008, 12:16 PM | #5 |
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Another solid review for a good figure. I'd give him a 7/10 as well.
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09-20-2008, 12:49 PM | #6 |
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the Duke wrists are the only thing dragging him down IMHO. I was hoping they'd fix that for the re-card of him like how they've fixed crotches before, but I guess that was asking too much.
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09-20-2008, 06:27 PM | #7 |
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Great review, as for the rank thing you are correct 1337W422102. Ssgt. Is suppose to stand for Staff Sergeant but the correct abbreviation is SSG. I have noticed that Hasbro for some reason have a history of not matching the pay grade with the rank or correct abbreviation.
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09-20-2008, 06:29 PM | #8 |
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Great review, as for the rank thing you are correct 1337W422102. Ssgt. Is suppose to stand for Staff Sergeant but the correct abbreviation is SSG. I have noticed that Hasbro for some reason have a history of not matching the pay grade with the rank or correct abbreviation.
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09-20-2008, 07:06 PM | #9 |
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-1 for duke arms.........-1 for spotty paint apps....otherwise, thrilled to have him...
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09-20-2008, 10:53 PM | #10 |
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After missing this guy the first time around, I've been finding a few here and there at the local stores. Every figure I've found so far (about 6 or 7) have either had spotty paint jobs, the right knee out of whack, or big gaps in the right wrist. It took me awhile to find a Flint and Spirit that I was satisfied with so I'm not too worried. Always like Rock 'n Roll, but never had him as a kid because my neighbor did.
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