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10-03-2008, 07:39 PM | #1 |
Human Smoke Grenade
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I was looking forward to this figure. A corrected Duke, perhaps not traditional V1 color scheme, but the flaws corrected. No more slit wrist arms. No more diaper crotch. As shown in this image from the Hasbro booth during JoeCon...
But, sadly the production figure utilizes the old crotch, and the fixed arms, while aesthetically pleasing, are very temperamental and fall off if the wind blows hard. Not to mention the elbow range of motion stayed the same. For the record, I will still take them over the slit wrists any day of the week. Aside from the fixed arms, Duke utilizes the same molds for the rest of the figure. From a personal standpoint, I have hated that head since the 5-packs come out. It looks like an overgrown child to me. Terrible. I knew this would still be the same, but please at some point Hasbro, make a new head for poor Duke. One that has the features of an adult, if you don't mind. Duke does come with new accessories though, and they are a major improvement. He comes with a Helmet, Backpack, Removable Bandoleer, Binoculars, a pistol and rifle. The bandoleer and helmet are the same, but the pack, binocs and rifle are new, and accurate to his original release. I love them. They certainly bring back memories for Duke, much more so than the 2007 5-Pack release did. Kudos for doing something that some may consider trivial, but others find to be a joy. Overall, this is a filler figure that still suffers from articulation problems, and overload of character. Figure Rating 4 out of 10 (and the accessories pushed it that high) (and sorry...I as surprised to find that I had no access to a vintage counterpart to compare)
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10-03-2008, 07:53 PM | #2 |
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Im not really a duke hater..not quite a lover..But I think this one looks real cool. I agree the head is getting pretty old. Even the very first duke had a more mature, veteran look.
The accossory are just PERFECT. I really wish they would have focused on his articulation tho. Duke IS soppossed to be the figure every one has, and therefore be almost the "flagship" of capabilitys, but no..still daipered...and the elbows loos like they dont bend past 45deg. if the arms fall out easy..are we SURE this is an improvment? I wish they would dump the long wrist idea and just go for articulation in the wrist, but hey, thats just me.. Color scheme looks great
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10-03-2008, 07:56 PM | #3 |
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i like this figure a lot, i would give it a 7 out of 10 myself, but that is me.
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10-03-2008, 08:01 PM | #4 |
Iron Grenadier
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Yea..I agree...Its a seven from me. I would only hold a 3 or 4 for major bludd, and that is my MOST despised figure they have done yet..
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10-03-2008, 08:08 PM | #5 |
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Thanks for the review. I can't believe we got another diaper crotch. I like the arms in the pics as I don't own this figure yet. It's awesome getting his gun finally. I do agree that it's time for a new face.
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10-03-2008, 08:13 PM | #6 |
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looks promising............anyone have a paraviper to review? i have special plans for one of those that will drive my wife insane...and maybe the dog a bit too.
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10-03-2008, 08:17 PM | #7 |
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All of Wave 10 will be reviewed in the next few days. I'm trying to put up one a day.
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10-03-2008, 08:32 PM | #8 |
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Nice review! This Duke has a new improved look. I guess Hasbro is starting to listen.
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10-03-2008, 08:46 PM | #9 |
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which part of his arm has the peg the lower or the upper
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10-03-2008, 08:50 PM | #10 |
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So how are the new Duke Arms? Do they really fall of that easy?
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