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View Poll Results: How would you rate the Classified 61 Kamakura figure? | |||
1 | 1 | 2.22% | |
2 | 0 | 0% | |
3 | 0 | 0% | |
4 | 0 | 0% | |
5 | 2 | 4.44% | |
6 | 5 | 11.11% | |
7 | 9 | 20.00% | |
8 | 18 | 40.00% | |
9 | 5 | 11.11% | |
10 | 5 | 11.11% | |
Voters: 45. You may not vote on this poll |
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06-13-2023, 02:27 PM | #1 |
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Released in October 2022 as an Amazon exclusive, Kamakura is the first figure released in the Classified line that does not have their roots from the original ARAH era, but instead was originally from the early 2000s G.I. Joe vs. Cobra era. Kamakura is unquestionably a very good figure but some collectors weren't too sure why he is considered a "deluxe" figure since he doesn't really come with much more than some regular releases have had in the past. Kamakura is also one of the very first plastic-free releases in Classified and his box art and artwork style are definitely not everyone's cup of tea.
Kamakura comes with loaded with the following weapons and accessories: an alternate unmasked head, a removable hood, a removable backpack sheath, a double-bladed staff, (2) swords, a removable belt sash and a machine gun. Using the poll options, rate the figure on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being a total miss and a 10 being plastic perfection, based on what you feel the figure deserves. Ratings should take overall design, sculpt, paint apps and paint deco, accessories and articulation into consideration. Thanks for voting and Yooo Joe!!! If you haven't already voted on your favorite G.I. Joe Classified figures, please click on the link in my signature below and make sure to do so! The more votes, the better!
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06-13-2023, 02:36 PM | #2 |
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Awesome figure of a lesser-prominent era of GIJoe. I really want them to lean into more JvC / VvV / 25th era characters and designs for Classified. Bring it on.
Kamakura has a great headsculpt. Superb details and paint on his entire figure. I only reduce one point for the odd green neck when he is maskless. I wish there was a way his neck could have been flesh tone. And the re-use of the horrible Storm Shadow hood. That thing is hideous - no matter what figure it's tried on. |
06-13-2023, 02:37 PM | #3 |
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I ranked this an 8. Took off a point for the crappy box art (and windowless packaging) and for the price. Exclusive or not, there wasn't enough new stuff in this set to justify the price. I did like the weapons and unmasked head. Still can't stand the hood, but it doesn't ever see the light of day. It's pretty decent, for a mostly repainted figure and of a character I knew nothing about previously. I only ever knew Sean Collins from the Hamaverse, where he was never known as Kamakura.
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06-13-2023, 02:42 PM | #4 |
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I gave him a solid 8. I really like his alternate, unmasked head, his dark green and navy color deco and the firearms mixed with different bladed weapons ala Snake Eyes, his mentor/master/trainer. I definitely ended up liking this figure a little more than I had originally thought I would when I pre-ordered him.
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06-13-2023, 03:39 PM | #5 |
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His and Cover Girl's box art, probably some others too, seem like Hasbro's last push to get kids to want GI Joe. I *think* they are now realizing that it's guys like Lenny who are scooping this sh..tuff up.
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06-13-2023, 06:32 PM | #6 |
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I gave Kamakura a 10. I think the figure and his accessories fantastic. Both head sculpts are great. The price point is my only gripe. He should not have been a deluxe for an extra $8.00!
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06-13-2023, 07:33 PM | #7 |
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7, I don't buy the excuse he cost more because he was exclusive when the other exclusives were standard MSRP, I do like getting figures outside of the Joe RAH line, I liked his selection of guns/weapons, I like the coloring, the headscult is very well done, he looks good in ninja poses, didn't like the box but I won't count that in my score
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06-13-2023, 09:40 PM | #8 |
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5
Weird floating hood look, very costly kitbash with few accessories, weird box art and the Windowless QC issues.
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06-13-2023, 10:05 PM | #9 |
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I fall foul! If people are going to start throwing off the results in these votes - it's no longer going to be fun or honestly reflect the truth.
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06-13-2023, 10:38 PM | #10 |
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