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View Poll Results: How do you rank the Target Rescue Mission vs 4-pack? | |||
1 (lowest) | 11 | 7.97% | |
2 | 4 | 2.90% | |
3 | 7 | 5.07% | |
4 | 7 | 5.07% | |
5 | 12 | 8.70% | |
6 | 13 | 9.42% | |
7 | 25 | 18.12% | |
8 | 27 | 19.57% | |
9 | 17 | 12.32% | |
10 (highest) | 15 | 10.87% | |
Voters: 138. You may not vote on this poll |
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10-18-2009, 04:29 PM | #1 |
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Target is offering some of the most exclusives for the ROC line in '09 & their "Rescue Mission" 4-pack was one of the most highly anticipated by fans as it was our 1st confirmation of a Resolute body-style Snake Eyes to be released in ROC. Shortly after, we saw that the actual Resolute Snake Eyes was getting an official ROC mainline release in singles wave 5. That may have knocked the wind out of this set for some, but the Snake Eyes included here might prove to be some fans definitive version of the core character thus far. The set also includes a Movie inspired "Captured Duke" as well as 2 Naval Neo-Vipers for troop builders. I was able to score this set early a while back when I had the dcpi number & had the nicelest looking girl at my local Target bring a case out. Needless to say it was a fun score. But is it worth $19.95? For the Snake Eyes & 3 other ROC figures, you better believe it!!
SNAKE EYES (Rescue Mission): Constructed from the highly praised "Resolute" Snake Eyes (aka City Strike) body & the fan favorite mouthless "Paris Pursuit" Snake Eyes Head. Target's exclusive RS Snake Eyes maybe your favorite incarnation of the GI Joe core ninja yet. Snake eyes is completely black with flat matte & glossy touches, which helps separate the more shiny elements of the figure (pads vs cloth). Like Reso SE he has a great range of motion & is very posable in all of his joints. The figure takes the '85 Snake Eyes concept, & blasts him into a more modern day ninja commando. He comes with many of the same accesories that Reso SE comes with. RM SE comes with the snow hiking shoes, backpack, scabbard, sword, knife, Herstal FN 5.7, short rifle, grapple/string launcher, & ROC stand Personally, I couldn't wait for this Snake Eyes to hit, with no news of the Resolute Snake Eyes at the time, this seemed like the best way to calm fans with a really solid release of much of what Reso SE was planning to offer. My brother thinks this is hands down the best SE ever done as it represents what is perhaps the best of all worlds, a black color, probably the nicest sculpted Visor-styled head done to date, a great body sculpt/construction, & a solid arsenal of weapons for you to choose from. The figure is actually to good for a multi-pack, but a sure way to sell the additional figures. If I was to make a definitive Snake Eyes for media or merchandise, it would look something like this. Last edited by Steel Brigade; 12-17-2023 at 05:40 PM.. |
10-18-2009, 04:30 PM | #2 |
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DUKE (Rescue Mission): Duke maybe the most overused character for figure placement in the ROC line & POC line for 2010 looks to be following suit. What's interesting here is we get a Duke that is very closely movie inspired with just some simple changes. Using the head 1st seen on "Desert Ambush" Duke & a ROC Breaker body, RM Duke closely resembles his look when he was captured by M.A.R.S./COBRA towards the end of the ROC film (...think "head-butt scene"). What this figure evokes is a great posture & fairly versatile figure while still maintaining some uniqueness in your pre-established Duke army. PROS: He looks cool with the TRU "Attack On The Pitt HQ" Ripcord. CONS: His 5'0clock shadow is a little darker than I'd like... but I actually think this makes for a great standard Duke at the PITT, since he is not plagued with any kind of environmental or futuristic theme.
Duke includes a lot of the standard Joe weapons for ROC, & the same weapons given to various Dukes within the line. He comes with a FN2000 rifle, PMM with Holographic Red Sight attachment, Herstal FN 5.7, jackknife, & ROC stand. In my opinion, this is one of the better Dukes of the line, & probably the best of the exclusive Duke offerings. Last edited by Steel Brigade; 12-17-2023 at 05:40 PM.. |
10-18-2009, 04:30 PM | #3 |
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NEO-VIPER (Naval Officer) x 2: Here we see the Neo-Viper given the subtitle of "Naval Officer" & offered in a flipflopped scheme of the same colors previously seen on the SRO ill-named "Viper Commando." The color scheme is the same but this time placed in a different swap as illustrated by the pictures below. It does look sea-themed, & would be great for your Cobra naval forces as he looks aquatic by nature. The helmet is a similar drab gray used on your standard Neo & the armor is black washed. The real standout color on this incarnation is the metallic cold blue fatigues as it really unifies the overall cool color pallet. As with the initial figures released for ROC, this Viper features weapons that plug-in, this time (as with the other Neo-Viper releases) in his backpack. He comes with all of the same weapons as the single release, 2 plugable M.A.R.S. rifles, a pistol, backpack, missile launcher & ROC stand for each. It seems like I review this guy on a weekly basis as he shows up in so many ROC exclusive offerings, but with this set you are actually already getting 2 for the Troop builder fans out there & he will be a welcome addition to your sea-fairing displays & collection.
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10-18-2009, 04:33 PM | #4 |
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Snake Eyes is the only reason to buy this set. 20 bucks is way to much for one figure.
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10-18-2009, 04:35 PM | #5 |
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6/10 because of the snake eyes. or else 2/10
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10-18-2009, 04:48 PM | #6 |
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Here's my boxed pic when I 1st got them.
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10-18-2009, 04:52 PM | #7 |
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I have to agree totally with the Snake Eyes review. Awesome figure. The rest Meh. But given his price on evilbay the set is a bargain. I may pick up another.
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10-18-2009, 04:59 PM | #8 |
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Excellent review. Love all the pics!
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10-18-2009, 05:04 PM | #9 |
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Thanks Jaybird!!
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10-18-2009, 05:13 PM | #10 |
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Thanks for the review.
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