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View Poll Results: How would you rate the Classified Duke (Retro) figure? | |||
1 | 0 | 0% | |
2 | 1 | 2.08% | |
3 | 0 | 0% | |
4 | 0 | 0% | |
5 | 0 | 0% | |
6 | 1 | 2.08% | |
7 | 1 | 2.08% | |
8 | 6 | 12.50% | |
9 | 14 | 29.17% | |
10 | 25 | 52.08% | |
Voters: 48. You may not vote on this poll |
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04-26-2024, 04:52 PM | #21 |
Cobra Sith Lord
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Surf City, CA
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This was everything the first Classified Duke should have been. Well, for those that prefer more Classic-styled designs. I just love this figure. Duke was one of the figures I was dying to get as a kid and I remember how excited I was when I finally did get him for my bday in '84 (along with Spirit and the Stinger that day).
Anyways, if I have any nitpicks I think I would have liked an alternate head with his trademark card art smile and maybe a slightly darker and more yellow shirt color like his card and first Classified figure had. I don't like the pale beige this figure has, reminds me of the 2nd ME Duke that came with the JUMP and US flag:https://www.yojoe.com/action/08/duke26.shtml But nostalgia sort of cancels out those nitpicks.
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05-14-2024, 07:38 PM | #22 |
Hunter Vanguard
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Target Aisle
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Near perfect, it fits the image that I have in my head when I hear "Duke." Plastic of the body feels nice and sturdy, and I didn't have to really fight with any joints (aside from the torso that doesn't want to behave and line up all the time). Great spread of accessories, but like others have said, the shovel writing is a little silly, and a smiling head would've been icing on the cake. Plus the weapons still feel a bit too soft imo. Like with Scarlett, I really can't compare it to the first release. They're two separate things to me and I greatly appreciate both for what they are.
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05-14-2024, 08:42 PM | #23 |
Great White Northerner
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Canadian Imperium
Posts: 1,442
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Near perfect, it fits the image that I have in my head when I hear "Duke." Plastic of the body feels nice and sturdy, and I didn't have to really fight with any joints (aside from the torso that doesn't want to behave and line up all the time). Great spread of accessories, but like others have said, the shovel writing is a little silly, and a smiling head would've been icing on the cake. Plus the weapons still feel a bit too soft imo.
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05-14-2024, 08:59 PM | #24 |
Hunter Vanguard
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Target Aisle
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That's a fair point, I don't think much of the pistols as I never really pull them out of the holsters once they go in. I was surprised it didn't have an extended magazine like every other pistol in the line seems to have
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05-14-2024, 09:22 PM | #25 |
...but really Cringer.
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Charlotte
Posts: 92
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He gets a 10 from me, but how did Grunt come with a better sidearm? I also don't like the fact that the microscopic writing on the shovel just shows me that my eyes are getting old and it bums me out. My poor wife was just told she needs to get progressive lenses...
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05-14-2024, 09:48 PM | #26 |
Browncoat
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Ohio. For now.
Posts: 4,324
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8. He's darn good. Only a couple small criticisms:
- his shirt is a couple shades too light for my taste. - not a fan of the popeye forarms. - could have benefited from one more paint ap. Maybe a darker tan accent for his shirt, or a darker green trim on his pants. He just looks 'flatter' than some other releases. |
Yesterday, 12:27 AM | #27 |
Ranger
Join Date: Jul 2021
Location: PHILA to FLA
Posts: 1,695
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10/10
For me, he's one of the best figures in the line. I've made some minor gear swaps for my display, but for what he comes with out of the blister, he's pretty damn great. I really liked the first Duke, but this one scratches a different itch. While I agree with some of the nits others have, this is truly a great release. PS if you have the Super 7 Duke, you can use the watch from that figure. Helps cover some of the gapping between the forearm and hand on at least one of the arms. |
Yesterday, 09:27 AM | #28 |
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 897
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Does the skin tone his hands match his forearms??? In pictures I've seen they don't really look like they do..
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Yesterday, 09:50 AM | #29 |
Hunter Vanguard
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Target Aisle
Posts: 9,015
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The color seems to match fairly well to my eye in person, camera always seems to tell a slightly different story. The bigger difference i notice is the sheen. The painted forearms have a more matte finish whereas the hands and face have a bit of a waxier look.
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Yesterday, 10:01 AM | #30 |
Hisstank.Com General
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Secret underground complex
Posts: 7,036
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A nearly perfect figure. The only thing that bugs me is how soft the accessories are. The SMG is especially rubbery. There is a huge difference this version and what came with TF Duke.
I don’t know why H does that. Must be a cost savings measure. |
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