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View Poll Results: How would you rate the Classified 82 Crimson Strike Team figures? | |||
1 | 0 | 0% | |
2 | 0 | 0% | |
3 | 0 | 0% | |
4 | 0 | 0% | |
5 | 0 | 0% | |
6 | 5 | 13.51% | |
7 | 10 | 27.03% | |
8 | 8 | 21.62% | |
9 | 8 | 21.62% | |
10 | 6 | 16.22% | |
Voters: 37. You may not vote on this poll |
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11-21-2023, 06:34 PM | #1 |
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Released in November 2023 as the Pulse Con exclusive (pre-orders went up in September), the Crimson Strike Team may not be every one's cup of tea, but it ties in with the Classified Chuckles exclusive and does have some nice upgrades and comes in special packaging. The set comes inside a pretty snazzy (and sturdy) box and has some cool little touches, like magnets that keep it closed and a fake stash of gold bars. The figures themselves are probably a mixed bag for most since the Crimson Twins, Tomax & Xamot, are just straight repaints. But the Baroness is actually semi-new and has new tooling for her arms (double-jointed elbows as well as new bicep swivel cuts!) and has two all-new head sculpts as well. The Baroness' head sculpt is entirely new and unique for this set, though not necessarily better or worse than the older head sculpt. It's different and fans have differing opinions on which is actually better. Still disappointing though, is the fact that her legs were not upgraded for this set and are missing the extra articulation cut on her lower legs/boots. The paint apps, specifically the chrome candy apple red crimson deco, is pretty nice in-person. Ultimately, many Classified fans may not feel this set is worth the price. Regardless, it's still a quality presentation with a few things that make it unique and "exclusive".
The Crimson Strike Team comes loaded with the following gear and accessories: (2) machine guns with (2) removable magazine clips and (2) removable sound suppressors, (2) submachine guns with (2) removable sound suppressors, (2) pistols (which the sound suppressors can also be used for), (4) daggers, (2) swords, (2) alternate Baroness heads (one with a smirking face, one with a battle mask), an alternate Baroness hair-piece (windswept hair), (2) pairs of removable glasses for the Baroness (one are a sporty pair sunglasses, the other is is her more pair of traditional, round spectacles), a snake arm blaster and (3) gold figure stands. 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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11-21-2023, 06:44 PM | #2 |
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I gave this set a 7.
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11-21-2023, 07:57 PM | #3 |
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I'll give it 8, too much reuse of the twins but the upgrades to the Baroness were welcomed for sure. It's kind of overpriced for what it is but I did like the fun connection to Chuckles set.
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11-21-2023, 10:46 PM | #4 |
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Baroness: 9/10
Pretty good as a classified figure can get. Looks fantastic, it's fun. Articulation works well. The Twins: 7-6/10 7-6/10 Because they're twins. But Red. If I had a choice, I would say NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Overall rating 7/10 If you love the Twin inclusion. 9-8/10
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11-27-2023, 12:04 PM | #5 |
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Bumping for more votes. Next batch of polls this week will be the Snow Serpent, the Crimson Alley Viper, Shooter and the Mole Rat.
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01-13-2024, 06:43 AM | #6 |
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10. I'm a sucker for red and the Baroness with 3 head options 2 sets of glasses and 2 hair pieces, awesome deco and improved elbow articulation is great. Oh ya almost forgot she comes with the twins.
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01-13-2024, 09:12 AM | #7 |
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7
Baroness absolutely steals the show and remains as one of my favorite figures of the whole line. Meanwhile, the twins are forgettable but drive up the price. If the twins had matching metallic paint like Baroness or if they were in their suits, this set would be a 9 for me. |
02-07-2024, 11:19 AM | #8 |
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Bumping for votes. Did you grab this exclusive set? What did you think of the updated Baroness with newly tooled heads, new bicep swivel cuts and new double-jointed arms? Was that enough to get you to buy the set? Was this set worth the purchase price, or no? Please share your thoughts and vote!
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02-07-2024, 01:11 PM | #9 |
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I gave it a 8 and that's mostly because of the Baroness (although I am still annoyed the head doesn't fit on the previous releases). The twins are fine. New head sculpts would have been nice though. I really hated the gold. But it was cheap enough to buy another set of the regular release of the twins and replace the gold parts. I do like how the set was carrying along a narrative with chuckles and the other crimson releases.
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02-07-2024, 01:25 PM | #10 |
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I'm not voting because I was (I guess I still am?) waiting for a sale. That's not normally something I do, but this set didn't have quite enough meat on the bone for me to pay the full price, especially with how much other stuff was/is coming out.
I imagine we'll get this new Baroness in another paint scheme at some point. Retro Baroness V2? |
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