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View Poll Results: How would you rate the Classified Destro (Retro) figure? | |||
1 | 0 | 0% | |
2 | 0 | 0% | |
3 | 1 | 2.50% | |
4 | 2 | 5.00% | |
5 | 4 | 10.00% | |
6 | 3 | 7.50% | |
7 | 4 | 10.00% | |
8 | 14 | 35.00% | |
9 | 6 | 15.00% | |
10 | 6 | 15.00% | |
Voters: 40. You may not vote on this poll |
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05-15-2023, 03:46 PM | #1 |
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Released in September 2022 as part of the 2nd wave of Wal-Mart's exclusive Retro assortment, and like the other "retro" figures, Destro has numerous changes though they aren't quite as obvious.
Retro Destro comes with the following gear and accessories: an attache briefcase, a machine gun, a pistol , a removable chain necklace and a stand. Differences between Destro's first release and this figure are: 1) - This version's ouffit does not have the dark gray sections on his suit and he is all black now, although the suit's color overall is not quite as dark black as the regular original release. 2) - His head now has eyebrows painted on to closer resemble the Sunbow cartoon. 3) - His eyes are painted differently. 4) - His chain necklace is now silver instead of gold. 4) - His arm gauntlets are a brighter silver. 5) - His hands are now silver instead of black. 6) - His belt has a different paint deco and is now dark gray and red instead of silver and red. 7) - His holster strap and pouches are not red on this version. 8) - His boots are a lighter color of gray. 9) - His collar is all red now. 10) - His knee pads are now the same color as his pants. 11) - His pistol is now gold instead of black. 12) - His attache case has a completely different paint deco now, inside and out. This version's case is more brownish and the Cobra logo is not painted. It also has different colored cash inside, has the MARS logo on the display screen instead of being blank and the Cobra logo is not painted red inside. 13) - His big blaster gun now has red trim instead of being completely black. 14) - He comes with a Cobra stand for this release. **Like the other retro figures from wave 1 and wave 2, the card stock on these figures is not as sturdy as it probably should be and most people received damaged card backs in the mail when the figures started shipping out. 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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05-15-2023, 03:48 PM | #2 |
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Gave him an 8. For the most part I prefer the mainline version quite a bit more. I do like the paints deco design for the inside of the attache case more on the Retro version though.
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05-15-2023, 05:03 PM | #3 |
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I'm impressed to see he's actually quite different from the regular release. I was planning to pass on him but the differences seem like a reason to pick him up again, especially to go with the Retro Baroness I have who is less garish too.
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05-15-2023, 09:43 PM | #4 |
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05-15-2023, 10:33 PM | #5 |
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I gave the mainline Destro a 10 because while being a bit modernized, you know exactly who he is. It's that perfect balance of contemporary/retro. I Couldn't give the Retro any less because it takes all of that, and adds a Sunbow kiss.
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05-16-2023, 01:04 AM | #6 |
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Great summary of this figure, NAM. BTW on a completely different note - didn't even realize it was you since you changed your avatar to Slaughter! lol Was so used to seeing Ultimate Warrior! Haha! Firmpulse did the same thing recently (changed up his pic) and it took me a while to realize. I always associate all of us by our profile pics.
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05-16-2023, 02:18 AM | #7 |
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8, he's lost some details but the new briefcase is nicer plus I like the Sunbow eyebrows
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05-16-2023, 03:53 AM | #8 |
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I gave the original an 8 and this one gets an 8, as well. There just isn't enough of a difference between the two, to me. At least, not enough differences to raise or lower my rating.
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05-16-2023, 06:52 AM | #9 |
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Image-wise, he is the best of the Retro line. I hope to see him on a rack soon.
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05-16-2023, 10:53 AM | #10 |
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Yeah, I never realized just how much different he was until I opened mine either!
Great summary of this figure, NAM. BTW on a completely different note - didn't even realize it was you since you changed your avatar to Slaughter! lol Was so used to seeing Ultimate Warrior! Haha! Firmpulse did the same thing recently (changed up his pic) and it took me a while to realize. I always associate all of us by our profile pics.
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