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07-06-2011, 06:02 PM | #1 |
Crimson Guard
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Just yesterday, I got lucky, found and purchased a Cobra Shock Trooper. Naturally I removed the fig from the packaging and I must say.... I love the articulation of the figure! Not to discredit SE's, but I'm just loving what Hasbro is doing lately.
We've seen GI Joe evolve over the years with the design and production of their action figures. From the swivel arm to the now articulated wrist. So a thought has come to mind: What sort of new articulation would you like to see Hasbro design and produce? |
07-06-2011, 06:14 PM | #2 |
Browncoat
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Location: Ohio. For now.
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mouth, eyelids, fingers. that's about all that's left, isn't it?
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07-06-2011, 06:22 PM | #3 |
Multicam soldier
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You should take a look at microman to see that. They are a bit flimsy, but I think it can be worked around:
example found here: Microman MAP01 Fyana with Didilium Capsule Accessories & Figure | Flickr - Photo Sharing! |
07-06-2011, 06:30 PM | #4 |
Hisstank.Com General
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I think that the Joes really need to adopt the neck joint that the newer Marvel Universe figures have. It's a ball joint, but the ball is attached to a cut joint instead of being directly attached to the torso. This makes the MU figures able to look straight up, and it really works well.
Another joint that I like on MU figures is on the Modular Armor Iron Man's ankles. It's hard to explain, but it has a post go into the foot as well as the ankle, but the post goes into the foot at an angle which gives you the ability to shift the ankle side to side, which helps keep the foot flat on the ground. A lot of MU figures also have a swivel on the leg which when done well works pretty nicely. Overall I prefer the articulation on the Joe figures to the MU figures, but the best MU figures are better then the best Joes, except for the stupid plastic ball joint on the hip. The metal the Joes have works so much better. |
07-06-2011, 06:33 PM | #5 |
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I'd like jiggly boobs on female figures.
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07-06-2011, 06:34 PM | #6 |
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Quote:
I think that the Joes really need to adopt the neck joint that the newer Marvel Universe figures have. It's a ball joint, but the ball is attached to a cut joint instead of being directly attached to the torso. This makes the MU figures able to look straight up, and it really works well.
Another joint that I like on MU figures is on the Modular Armor Iron Man's ankles. It's hard to explain, but it has a post go into the foot as well as the ankle, but the post goes into the foot at an angle which gives you the ability to shift the ankle side to side, which helps keep the foot flat on the ground. A lot of MU figures also have a swivel on the leg which when done well works pretty nicely. Overall I prefer the articulation on the Joe figures to the MU figures, but the best MU figures are better then the best Joes, except for the stupid plastic ball joint on the hip. The metal the Joes have works so much better. |
07-06-2011, 06:35 PM | #7 |
Crimson Guard
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I think they should consider a ball joint neck to allow the figures to lay prone with their head up
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07-06-2011, 06:42 PM | #8 |
Decorated Joe Sergeant
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Bicep swivel, waist swivel, neck joint that allows figures to look all the way up. Anymore than that, it might as well be Marvel Legends size.
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07-06-2011, 07:21 PM | #9 |
Iron Grenadier
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Quote:
I think that the Joes really need to adopt the neck joint that the newer Marvel Universe figures have. It's a ball joint, but the ball is attached to a cut joint instead of being directly attached to the torso. This makes the MU figures able to look straight up, and it really works well.
Another joint that I like on MU figures is on the Modular Armor Iron Man's ankles. It's hard to explain, but it has a post go into the foot as well as the ankle, but the post goes into the foot at an angle which gives you the ability to shift the ankle side to side, which helps keep the foot flat on the ground. A lot of MU figures also have a swivel on the leg which when done well works pretty nicely. Overall I prefer the articulation on the Joe figures to the MU figures, but the best MU figures are better then the best Joes, except for the stupid plastic ball joint on the hip. The metal the Joes have works so much better. I agree on all points. The hinged neck is one major articulation that I hope gets incorporated in the G.I. Joe line soon. Figures like Lowlight would benefit a lot with this articulation point for his prone position. |
07-06-2011, 07:49 PM | #10 |
Cobra Viper
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This is the expanded articulation Hasbro is already doing on their newest MU figures. I'd like to see some of it on joes. Otherwise I have no reason to buy another snake eyes ever again.
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