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04-21-2019, 01:26 PM | #1 |
Crimson Guard
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I am starting to get into the modern era - Not looking to be a completist - just want to get opinions from collectors on their definitive figure for each of the following characters from the modern era to get an idea of who I should target. Articulation, mold/pieces used, figure design are the main issues I am looking into.
Duke Flint General Hawk Cobra Commander Destro Rock n' Roll Crimson Guard Viper Cobra Trooper Tunnel Rat Shipwreck Alley Viper |
04-21-2019, 02:17 PM | #2 |
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Georgia
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Duke - We don't have one yet, but you can kitbash one together using Kwinn's Torso and arms, and DG W1 Duke legs. You can use 50th Duke head as well.
Flint - SDCC Danger at the Docks Flint General Hawk - For now the POC/50th version works for me. I may make a custom of the 25th one using updated parts if I could ever figure out how to paint cammo. Cobra Commander - Ret. Ultimate Cobra Commander Destro - 50th Destro Rock n' Roll - The Club membership figure is a pretty good V2 RnR. I kitbashed a V1 RnR using 50th Leatherneck torso and arms, DG W1 Duke legs and helmet, and a Marvel universe head that I can't remember what it is. Crimson Guard - Ret. CG Viper - POC/30th/50th Viper Cobra Trooper - POC/30th/50th CT Tunnel Rat - Ren. TR Shipwreck - 25th 2nd Joe 5 pack from 2008 or 2009. Can't remember the year. Alley Viper - 25th DOCI AV if you like the original colors and don't mind skinny legs.
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04-21-2019, 03:07 PM | #3 |
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: NW Saskatchewan, Canada
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I prefer accuracy to the original figures or sunbow characters. My picks are listed as per yojoe.
Duke- none but V26 is my place holder Flint- I prefer V15 Gerneral Hawk- V1 (not great) if you want the original Hawk and V4 if you're wanting the second version. C.C.- V56 is most accurate but V53 is good too. Destro- V29 R'nR'- none but for accuracy's sake V1 C.G.- V10 prefer the removable helmet Viper- V28 Trooper- V15 T.R- V10 for accuracy Shipwreck- V13 A.V.- V11, for accuracy, but I'm also partial to V13
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04-21-2019, 03:38 PM | #4 |
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I am starting to get into the modern era - Not looking to be a completist - just want to get opinions from collectors on their definitive figure for each of the following characters from the modern era to get an idea of who I should target. Articulation, mold/pieces used, figure design are the main issues I am looking into.
Flint—Except for no removable beret, I say Resolute Flint. The 50th has terrible paint apps. General Hawk—Still prefer 25th v2. Cobra Commander—RET 50th Ultimate. Destro—50th Ultimate. Rock n' Roll—none exist, but Club version oooookay. Meh. Crimson Guard—RET 50th. Viper—30th/POC...Chrome mask. Cobra Trooper—30th/POC. Tunnel Rat—Renegades. Shipwreck—50th. Alley Viper—25th, although I also dig black/orange SDCC version.
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04-21-2019, 09:31 PM | #5 |
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Earth?
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Duke-yet to be determined
Flint-sdcc General Hawk-25th Cobra Commander-blue retaliation Destro-I know I’m in the minority but poc Rock n' Roll-club Crimson Guard-30th Viper-poc Cobra Trooper-poc Tunnel Rat-I’m on the fence Shipwreck-50th Alley Viper-25th defense of cobra island |
04-21-2019, 09:42 PM | #6 |
Cobra Viper
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04-22-2019, 08:26 PM | #7 |
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Join Date: Feb 2019
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Here's a nice little list that gives you a few options depending on what look you're going for
Duke-50th 2 pack or PoC jungle for modern, sadly none for ARAH Flint-50th TRU or Resolute for modern, 50th SDCC for ARAH General Hawk-RoC for modern, 25th '86 style for ARAH Cobra Commander-Ret. "Ultimate" Destro-PoC for modern, 25th with a BFS head for ARAH Rock N Roll-Club for v2, Marauders for v1 Crimson Guard-Ret. for modern, Hall of Heroes for ARAH Viper-PoC/30th/50th for modern, Hall of Heroes for ARAH Cobra Trooper-PoC/30th/50th/DG/SDCC Tunnel Rat-Renegades for modern, SF con for ARAH (will cost an arm & a leg) Shipwreck-50th for modern, 25th 2nd 2pack for ARAH Alley Viper-PoC or Ret. for modern, 25th for ARAH For the troop builders, it's nice to have a little variety among your ranks. For example, an Alley Viper squad of 5 can be 2 PoC, 2 Retaliation, and 1 25th (as the leader) instead of having 5 of a single one. |
04-23-2019, 01:46 AM | #8 |
Retired Toy Hunter
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Burbank, Ca.
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These are my preferences
Duke: Hasbro hasn’t released one to my liking. So I’ll be doing a custom like most have done. Flint: v23a Just need to swap a pair of short sleeve arms & gloved hands. General Hawk: G.I. Joe Hawk v3 Cobra Commander: v53 Destro: v29 Chrome his head w/ a certain marker. Rock n' Roll: GIJCC (v9?) Needs some work, but he’ll do for now. Crimson Guard: v10 Only because of the removable helmet. Viper: v28 That glorious chromed mask, perfect. Cobra Trooper: v15 ‘nuff said Tunnel Rat: v10 For nostalgia sake, but a better updated one can be made. Shipwreck: v13 Maybe paint his hair & beard a darker brown. Alley Viper: v11 Most prefer v13 due to colors & more accessible for army building.
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04-23-2019, 07:00 PM | #9 |
Instigator of Intensity
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: California
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I am starting to get into the modern era - Not looking to be a completist - just want to get opinions from collectors on their definitive figure for each of the following characters from the modern era to get an idea of who I should target. Articulation, mold/pieces used, figure design are the main issues I am looking into.
Duke Flint General Hawk Cobra Commander Destro Rock n' Roll Crimson Guard Viper Cobra Trooper Tunnel Rat Shipwreck Alley Viper Flint: Also Resolute or one of the 50th Anniversary versions General Hawk: 25th Anniversary 5-pack version, if you don't mind the slightly hampered articulation of his arms, otherwise POC COBRA Commander: Retaliation Ultimate Destro: 50th Anniversary Rock N' Roll: FSS version Crimson Guard: Retaliation, though 25th is ok(just that it looks slightly thinner compared to the Retaliation version) Viper: 30th Anniversary or Hall of Heroes COBRA Trooper: POC/30th or 50th Anniversary Tunnel Rat: Renegades Shipwreck: Dollar General versions are nice, though if you want the most accurate one go for the 25th Anniversary 5-pack version Alley Viper: POC if you don't like the bright colors of the original, otherwise, 25th
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04-23-2019, 08:24 PM | #10 |
Action Unlimited
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R&R- Wave 1 Ret Roadblock body with MTF blond bearded head is a very good R&R. However, the right hand is dodgy and needs replacing.
Lots of good ideas in the above posts. Mark Weber stated he held Ulitmate Sunbow Duke back as he wanted it to anchor a future figure line. It would have been great in the 50th line. Unfortunately for us and him, that line was never to be... |
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