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07-07-2016, 06:23 PM | #1 |
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Air Devil was released in 1992 under the Air Commando subset. To my knowledge Air Devils got no media via the ARAH comics or the Animated seines from DiC. Air Devil are Commandos in Cobra's legions. They receive quick glider training to know the basics. Majority of their training is on guerrilla warfare and infiltration. To maximize glider range they are hardly armed. Like the Range Vipers they are to equip themselves on what they can get their hands on once on the ground. Air Devil consist of: Head: Night Fox v2 Torso & Legs: Jungle Viper v3 Arms: Alley Viper v11 The figure is nicely done with the Jungle Viper body. Though, I honestly would have gone with a red Shock Trooper torso like the Cobra Invasion Trooper (from the Retaliation line) with some sort of web gear. Being that these guys really don't carry any weapons to save weight for glider distances. I can't picture them with those pouches on their chest without knowing what they'll procure once on the ground. But that's just me. I love the Night Fox head used and it's fine with out the face shield. Speaking of accessories just like their file card mentions, they don't have much. The glider which is essential is from Snake Eyes v51, he also has the Alley Viper v11's knife for the sheath on his arm, the pistol from Snake Eyes v44 for his ankle holster, Dusty v14's rifle and the face shield from Law v6. For me, the face shield is a little too much when they're already wearing a helmet and googles. I know The Club was just trying to replicate the look of the ARAH figure. Air Devil is another ARAH character to check off of the ARAH to Modern Era list. He is a good addition to this year's Con set and I like it for what it is but, there are things I would have done differently. Should you seek one out if you didn't get the Convention set? Well, that's total up to the individual and what they would want in their collection. For me it just doesn't scream Air Devil. If it weren't for the file card, I'd never expect it to be Air Devil. To other's it might be the perfect update for an Air Devil. It's just one of those figures that can go either way.
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07-07-2016, 06:27 PM | #2 |
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I really like this figure. Glad the Club released him. The 90s characters are coming along great with this years con set.
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07-07-2016, 09:06 PM | #3 |
Iron Grenadier
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figure looks so much better with out the face shield. Really like your reviews by the way.
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07-07-2016, 10:07 PM | #4 |
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I had a feeling he would look better without the faceplate. Can't wait for mine to show up.
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07-07-2016, 11:14 PM | #5 |
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Definitely an improvement on the original.
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07-09-2016, 01:50 AM | #6 |
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Just opened mine. His backpack glider fits much nicer than on Sky Creeper. I won't use the visor though. Pops off too easily and he looks better without it.
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