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11-28-2008, 08:05 PM | #1 |
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I just got into shopping for "Brand X" vehicles for my joes a while back and the more I buy them the more I think Hasbro needs to release some new vehicle molds.
Ok, i know, i know, Hasbro just ain't doin' it. Not cost effective, or whatever. BUT, how many of you out there use PTE, True Heroes, Etc vehicles in place of Hasbro stuff? For those of you who only shop the "name brand" stuff (Hasbro)you need to know that besides all the great extras you get with the cheaper, no-name brands, the scale ratio is MUCH MUCH better outside of hasbro vehicles. I'm posting these pics so you can see I'm not lying. here are some pics of my M1 Abrams from Bravo Team (Target) vs the MOBAT. The Abrams' scale is much more accurate and it looks like steeler is sitting in an actual TANK. Next up is the Rattler vs. the A10 Warthog from True Heroes (TRU). I'm customizing the Warthog to be CC's personal Rattler; it needs some stickers and touch ups but that's beside the point. It's a much better size match, and at only 5 bucks more than a rattler! PLEASE POST YOUR OWN PICTURES to prove/disprove my point! (by the way, this thread was inspired by my disappointment in the UBP MOBAT. Never had one or even saw one as a kid, and that's probably why I was so let down.)
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11-28-2008, 08:17 PM | #2 |
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I've been preaching this on several threads, and it's exactly why I passed on the MOBAT. It just doesn't stand up to the other stuff out there.
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11-28-2008, 08:17 PM | #3 |
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Ever see that generic helicopter that looks like the tomahawk? They always have that at TRU. I wonder what its troop carrying capablities are.
But as for the comparison, I am kinda limited on space(all my vehicles are on shelves in my closet). But that tank is awesome. |
11-28-2008, 08:20 PM | #4 |
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It would make a nice custom Cobra gunship. Hmmmmm....
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11-28-2008, 08:22 PM | #5 |
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I like these kind of cheaper brand vehicles for my figures, i recently bought a helicopter that looks like the Cobra helicopter from the Marvel comics, its not blue though. i have a pic, but not sure how to post it here.
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11-28-2008, 08:25 PM | #6 |
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If you need help on how to post a pic, PM me or leave me a visitor message!
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11-28-2008, 08:25 PM | #7 |
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I don't disagree with your point - however, I bought the Rattler for nostalgia, not that it was the most awesome jet ever (although, it does have a lot of "playability" features the A-10 might not have - the turret, removable panels, etc). I have an F-22 that is just amazing. I think your M-1 shows how dinky the Mobat is. But, if you always wanted a Mobat growing up, even though it might be disappointing, you still want the "real thing" and not an impressive and more realistic tank.
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11-28-2008, 08:32 PM | #8 |
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I don't disagree with your point - however, I bought the Rattler for nostalgia, not that it was the most awesome jet ever (although, it does have a lot of "playability" features the A-10 might not have - the turret, removable panels, etc). I have an F-22 that is just amazing. I think your M-1 shows how dinky the Mobat is. But, if you always wanted a Mobat growing up, even though it might be disappointing, you still want the "real thing" and not an impressive and more realistic tank.
I'm sayin' RETOOL THE FRIGGIN' VEHICLES, HASBRO!
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11-28-2008, 08:33 PM | #9 |
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No its not that one, it cost me £50 sterling pounds, but i bought it straight from the shop.
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11-28-2008, 08:40 PM | #10 |
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Very nice! But a tough custom, due to the body being a cage. Not impossible, but tough. Do you know the toy brand?
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