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12-02-2008, 04:06 PM | #1 |
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I just love how I don't see anything new for three months, and now all of a sudden I see two waves come out at once where I live. Buying four comic packs wasn't cheap, but damnit if they didn't give me some nice little surprises for the cost.Since I don't see full reviews for some of these, I thought I'd give people some advance thoughts on the newest ones. Just with I had a camera so I could do a full review.
The "Cobra Commander"/Gung Ho pack was one of them. Too bad there were spoilers in the description on the back of the comic. "Cobra Commander" is basically the same version as the regular armored figure, but with a slightly darker coloring and little surprise under the helmet. Gung Ho is the same mold (complete with skinny arms) but his coloring is greatly improved with a healthy skin tone now and a tattoo that shows up much better. I might switch out his upper arms in the future, but for now he's my default Gung Ho for displays. Interestingly enough, he's only in two panals of the classic comic they come with. For anyone who doesn't already have an army of Vipers or IGs, the IG/Viper pack is a great deal for those wanting both army builders (now if we can only get an Eel/B.A.T. pack). The only noticable diff is the color of the IG's pistol, which is now black. I kinda wish they'd make a figure of the "Joe" character in the classic comic they come with, though. His appearance in that issue was a nice tribute to the original line. I passed on the Deep Six/Rock n' Roll, since I already have two R&Rs and have no desire for the bubbly brick. Both figs looked very similar, if not completely the same as their previous versions though and come with a classic comic featuring early Zartan. Beachead/Mainframe was a mixed bag. I really don't care for the new Beachhead. The original had a scowl that fit his southern-fried badass personality. This new one has a really round head and his expression looks way too sedate next to the angry old man that is the new Mainframe, who has a nice sculpt except for his hands. I know it's supposed to look like he's typing, but the fact remains that he can't hold his weapon and carry his prehistoric comp at the same time. On a positive note, the comic gives me hope that we'll see Zarana in the near future. Much has already been said about the Snake Eyes/Hard Master pack, and I really don't have much to add. SE looks like a generic ninja with a new belt sash and will probably be cutom material for a lot of people here and the accesories make it a great set. The comic is probably the best we've seen from Hamma's recent efforts, so it's worth a look. Didn't see Scrap Iron and Wild Bill, so I can't comment yet. Since I grew up on those versions of the characters, though, I'm looking forward to it. |
12-02-2008, 04:19 PM | #2 |
Baronesslover
Join Date: Aug 2008
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Dude, I know we haven't seen eye to eye in the past, but an eel/bat pack would be totallt badass, or an eel/wet-suit would be better. If they did an eel in a comic pack lets hope they don't ruin it with wierd colors!!!
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12-02-2008, 04:24 PM | #3 |
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great review,thanks...
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12-02-2008, 04:30 PM | #4 |
Rattler Pilot
Join Date: Nov 2008
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Great find, dude! I just wish they did better on Mainframe's head. He just looks horrible as if he's constipating.
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12-02-2008, 04:31 PM | #5 |
Cobra Viper
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comic packs suck...! Single carded rock!
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12-02-2008, 04:32 PM | #6 |
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Mainframe can hold both items if you put the gun in his left hand and the computer in his right hand.
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12-02-2008, 04:32 PM | #7 |
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Well, come on now! What's the suprise under the helmet!? Pics or it didn't happen!
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12-02-2008, 04:36 PM | #8 |
Baronesslover
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Hey Cobra fox, I have a question. How come some toys, even ones I do not do care for ( hulk, pirates of the carribean, indiana jones, star wars) have badass sculpts on their faces ( hell, Matt trakkers head in my opinion was pretty close to the mask cartoon) but yet many of the joes faces leave a little to be desired. I know I will upset a few people with this one but I have been waiting for a decent baroness for like 20 years. Even the palisades bust looked nothing like her. I LOVE the ravage -baroness statue but I really do not like the rest of the toys. Even the new 5 pack one is pretty bad. I really hope the movie Baroness is cool and I hopr Hasbro puts a little more effort into the new sculpts!
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12-02-2008, 04:38 PM | #9 |
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btw,the scrap iron wild bill cp is good,i dont care for the wild bill colors,but the scrap iron is even better than the arctic version,better details..imo...
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12-02-2008, 04:39 PM | #10 |
Darth_Henning
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the computer fits in his left hand just as well on mine...
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