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View Poll Results: How would you rate the Classified 48 Zarana figure? | |||
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2 | 0 | 0% | |
3 | 1 | 1.41% | |
4 | 1 | 1.41% | |
5 | 1 | 1.41% | |
6 | 1 | 1.41% | |
7 | 4 | 5.63% | |
8 | 15 | 21.13% | |
9 | 19 | 26.76% | |
10 | 29 | 40.85% | |
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06-27-2023, 06:43 PM | #1 |
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Released in December 2022 as part of Classified Wave 10, Zartan and Zandar's female sibling Zarana gives the line its only 2nd Dreadnok member as of 2022 and is another great addition to the growing number of Classified figures from the post-'85 era of ARAH. Zarana received a few updates, but still retains her classic look with her iconic red mohawk, pink punk jacket/blouse and torn jeans and her unique saw blade rifle weapon. For the Classified version, her backpack now acts as a sort of heating or charging device for a new bladed weapon she carries. Zarana also comes with two different hair styles, just like Lady Jaye or Shipwreck have, which was a welcome addition and gives fans more display opportunities. Unlike her older brother Zartan, fans should note that she comes in Cobra packaging. Zarana is a good example of how Hasbro can pull off updating the '86 and up figures who some might consider "too bright or colorful" or "too garish", and please everyone by just muting the colors a little bit, yet still retaining the same basic color scheme and still fitting into the Classified line of figures.
Zarana comes with the following gear and accessories: a saw-blade rifle with removable ammo clip, a rechargeable heat blade, a heat-charging power pack, a dagger and (2) removable hair pieces (one mohawk hairdo and one mullet hairdo). 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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06-27-2023, 07:01 PM | #2 |
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I didn't have any of the arm QC issue others did, so she was a solid 10 for me. Once again, it's that perfect mix of classic/contemporary. Just enough to make her fit right in with Classified, and her brother, Zartan, but you know exactly who she's supposed to be as every "retro" detail's still there - upto and including the swappable hairstyle if so desired. Also not opposed to Zandar, but we need to get Buzzer, Ripper, Torch and Monkeywrench first. I'd even argue Road Pig should cut that line, too.
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06-27-2023, 07:14 PM | #3 |
Crimson Guard
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I didn't open mine yet nor did I ever expect that score for her from me but this figure was just too good, don't know if mine has qc issues but staying MIB for now I don't mind, cool how they put the chainsaw on the SIG MCX rifle, the "glowing" on the knife was cool, her whole outfit nicely updates her character's lore, two hair-pieces were generous to satisy modern or classic collectors...usually don't gripe on the box but woul'd'e liked the Nok insert instead |
06-27-2023, 07:50 PM | #4 |
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Giving her a 10 as well. Didn't have the arm issues on mine either and think she's another figure that the Classified team nailed perfectly.
As long as we get every ARAH-era Dreadnok in this line, I guess I don't care what order they ultimately come out in. I think every single one would absolutely whoop major ass as a Classified figure though.
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06-27-2023, 11:24 PM | #5 |
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One of the last Classified figures I bought.
Zarana is one of my favorite characters, but I was disappointed. Aside from how rail thin she is (a trait shared by so many female figures), she was missing a certain Zip or Pazzazz. Colors seemed muted as well. Vintage Zarana was always an example of how to use "bright" colors well, on a figure. I had already ducked out of Classified for various reasons, but I knew I had to pick up my beloved Zarana, regardless. Might still get Shipwreck, too. For obvious reasons. .
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06-27-2023, 11:33 PM | #6 |
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Was it breakage or the arm popping from the socket? I had the socket issue on Zarana, but on Lady Jaye, the arm snapped off at the elbow. I loved how Lady Jaye's joints were moving, so I guess I flexed her around too much, I pushed the limits! I suspect a combo of thin limbs, softish plastic, and the complex double joint (on an already very small area). .
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06-28-2023, 03:06 AM | #7 |
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From what I saw, just a looser socket for the arm, stretched out from it's position in the tray. My son's had the issue, but it was as easy as popping the arm into a teacup of hot water to get the socket to return to normal and it gripped the peg fine after. Hasn't fallen off since.
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06-28-2023, 03:24 AM | #8 |
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Zarana's "OTHER" brother just happens to be her twin, Zandar. And I only gave her a 9 because she was released without him. Otherwise, she would have gotten a 10.
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06-28-2023, 03:59 AM | #9 |
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But he's not Zartan's twin, so in the context of how Darth Brett phrased it, that wouldn't have made sense.
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06-28-2023, 04:01 AM | #10 |
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I gave Zarana a 9. She was almost a 10, except for the arm issue. Other than that, it's a flawless figure with some nice accessories. The artwork on the box is stupid as hell, but, luckily, this was still in the plastic window days, so it didn't take up too much space. If this had been plastic-free packaging, I probably would have knocked off two points for that.
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