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07-02-2012, 06:06 AM | #1 |
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I was surprised to see Hasbro touting an "Ultimate" Snake Eyes coming soon...I think we are all pretty satisfied with the POC SE as the best version....
But I'm such a sucker for Snake Eyes in general and especially the classic V2, I had to check it out. Huh. Really underwhelming. First of all, wasn't this pretty much done already with Hall of Heroes? Plus it's obvious the torso and legs weren't sculpted for SE...they were that Cobra Diver guy....look at the piping on the wetsuit and legs... He's a tad skinny too, isn't he? And I understand what they were going for with Timber, but man, that just looks like a mess to me! I know what you'll say...."If you don't like it, don't buy it!" Well, I'm on the fence. The ankles are more accurate to the original figure and I suppose the head is as well. And the holster and sheath are functioning. But other than those SMALL points, is it really any better than the HoH version? I think overall it's a step backwards! Maybe sticking the ankles on the HoH one is the best way to go? I thought HoH was perfect except one small detail....the sweater collar from V1 that shouldn't have been on V2....but this "Ultimate" figure has obvious flaws too, like the stupid scuba wet suit!! I know this is the very depths of anal over-criticizing, but hey, it's the internet right? Just thought I'd throw it out there and see what you guys think. If it were the old days and I could just go to the store and pick this up for $5-10 than yeah....I'd do that. But thinking of the hoops I'd have to jump through if I want this guy...I don't know if it's worth it. The ULTIMATE modern take on V2 Snake Eyes? I guess there isn't one that's totally perfect, but I still think Hall of Heroes edges this one out unless they make some changes. Thankfully we still have POC though as the be-all end-all Snakes. |
07-02-2012, 06:24 AM | #2 |
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I'm pretty happy with PoC one as my V1 and the five pack from 09 being my V2. This really doesn't do anything to scream MUST HAVE!
Yeah, I like the meaner looking Timber, but I don't see bying another SE just for that. But to be honest, PoC Snake Eyes has been the only 'Ultimate' I've liked, and I'm not even a big SE fan. |
07-02-2012, 06:31 AM | #3 |
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I will be getting him for sure!
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07-02-2012, 06:36 AM | #4 |
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I found that true of most of the "Ultimate" versions this year. I guess we as fans have started throwing that term around a lot and Hasbro wanted to own it. The "Ultimate" Firefly is not the figure with that name but the one in the three pack. The SE looks good but doesn't really stand out from the 25th v2 SE figures, except perhaps in articulation but that was hard to see in the pics (it looked like it had the ankle rockers but not the superior wrists). Ultimate Duke looks really good, but its certainly not a Classic Duke.
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07-02-2012, 07:05 AM | #5 |
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I'm feeling like the use of the word "ultimate" is nothing but marketing hype. If it really was "ultimate" it ought to stand out as better than any previous version. It really doesn't. Of course my Ultimate Snake Eyes was made in 1985 so what do I know?
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07-02-2012, 07:20 AM | #6 |
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I'd be interested in this figure if it came with an Ultimate Timber. I hope Hasbro articulates animals' legs at some point.
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07-02-2012, 08:31 AM | #7 |
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Im not going to say if you dont like it dont buy im going to remix and say, " There is a Snake Eyes figure made for just about every wave of GI JOEs.... you might start thinking about skipping one once in a while." Seriously, how many different versions of SE are we going to get from Retaliation before this Ultimate version comes out?
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07-02-2012, 08:59 AM | #8 |
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That SE is stoopid, I definately want that shit so I can retire my 25th one.
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07-02-2012, 09:02 AM | #9 |
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I think the only thing positive in that figure is in fact Timber they tried to do an upgrade of the ARAH Timber.
All the timbers we've seen since 25th were not close to the ARAH one some were ok others not really. I will probably use that Timber on my 25th V2 SE from the last 5 pack as for the figure I will see what I can use like better gear and more articulation. I think that the head sucks so I will stick with the older one that is for sure. Also the sword is the same but this one ain't painted which sucks. Overall these ultimate figures seem cool and I will get all of them for sure.
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07-02-2012, 09:10 AM | #10 |
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Yeah "ultimate" is something they have been throwing around in the Spiderman department too. Its funny for them to claim ultimate when that is meant to be a end all. What do you do after ultimate Snake Eyes? Hopefully Baseball Snake Eyes or Fisherman Snake Eyes is next.
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