[280-CUSTOMS]

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Originally Posted by DarthBrett

I believe it was. I think that's a big reason why I think a lot of us feel like this figure could have been a little bit bigger, even though he was normal-sized like this one is before that. I think Tomax's torso is also on the small side, which doesn't help his physique.

I've looked at the cartoon, his original art and the comic and I really don't think Leatherneck actually was supposed to be huge until the 50th figure was. He seems to be about the same size as the avg-sized Joes in the cartoon and everywhere else, or maybe just a little bit bigger. Although in the episode 'Let's Play Soldier' he looks like he is a bit smaller than Gung-Ho in a lot of shots but then the same size or bigger in others, so the cartoon is kind of all-over-the-place with consistency.

I rewatched that episode before leatherneck came out and you?re right he looks shorter but in other clips he looks huge maybe it?s because all of the villagers were smaller people .

I think he?s fine but I don?t like his arm band not being a full ring I?m sure i won?t lose it but you never know ..

[DarkLordMordred]

I gave him an 8 as I, also, think he should be bigger. I am happy the Joe team seems to be adding more paint apps to bladed weapons, lately. I hope they keep it up.

[Samuntrus]

Size matters. The height *and lack of bulk* brings the figure down quite a bit imo. I won't say he should be as big as Gung-Ho, cause that mold has always felt grossly oversized, but Zandar being bigger? Come on. And the headsculpt, not a fan. It isn't bad, but it's too soft. It almost feels like an alternate Bazooka sculpt. He should have a more chiseled appearance, and a more determined expression, rather than looking bored. The glasses hide that a bit, but I'd rather not rely on them. Everything else is solid though; colors, articulation, accessories, it all works. (I do kinda wish he had long sleeves)

[DarthBrett]

If you pull his belt down and pull his legs out of the hip joint as well as swapping a longer barbell in his neck (or just pull up on his head so it sits higher up), you can get him to be tall enough where he is taller than Zandar. The belt will sot low and you will have a slight gap noticeable around his waist/hips, but it gives him height. You can do the same for SAW-Viper to get him to be at least as tall as, or taller than, most figures.

I like his head/face. I guess they made it look more like the old card art and figure and less like his cartoon and comic book head/face with the more chiseled, square jaw. He kind of had a round head on the old card art.

I agree with you on the facial expression. I wish more Classified figures had more excited or intense expressions, like the old card art had.

[Samuntrus]

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Originally Posted by DarthBrett

If you pull his belt down and pull his legs out of the hip joint as well as swapping a longer barbell in his neck (or just pull up on his head so it sits higher up), you can get him to be tall enough where he is taller than Zandar. The belt will sot low and you will have a slight gap noticeable around his waist/hips, but it gives him height. You can do the same for SAW-Viper to get him to be at least as tall as, or taller than, most figures.

I like his head/face. I guess they made it look more like the old card art and figure and less like his cartoon and comic book head/face with the more chiseled, square jaw. He kind of had a round head on the old card art.

I agree with you on the facial expression. I wish more Classified figures had more excited or intense expressions, like the old card art had.

You're right, the shape of the head is fairly accurate to the old card. I swapped out the neck joint with Dusty's and it is an improvement. While the height can be fudged a bit, there's still the lack of bulk. I feel like using the retro Duke arms would've been a good move since those are a little thicker, especially in the forearms. I also went ahead and swapped the hands with Hawk, and they both benefit imo.

[FAKER II]

Classified Leatherneck is a pretty good figure. I hope we get a Mission Brazil repaint.

[DFender]

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Originally Posted by Samuntrus

Size matters. The height *and lack of bulk* brings the figure down quite a bit imo. I won't say he should be as big as Gung-Ho, cause that mold has always felt grossly oversized, but Zandar being bigger? Come on. And the headsculpt, not a fan. It isn't bad, but it's too soft. It almost feels like an alternate Bazooka sculpt. He should have a more chiseled appearance, and a more determined expression, rather than looking bored. The glasses hide that a bit, but I'd rather not rely on them. Everything else is solid though; colors, articulation, accessories, it all works. (I do kinda wish he had long sleeves)

He looks like a live action Super Mario to me, ha. Agreed, he lacks the size and build that I picture Leatherneck having.

It doesnt bother me a ton because he was never a pivotal character to me. He looks good in my setup, but overall he is just average to me.

[Snakeeyesisposh]

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Originally Posted by DFender

He looks like a live action Super Mario to me, ha. Agreed, he lacks the size and build that I picture Leatherneck having.

It doesnt bother me a ton because he was never a pivotal character to me. He looks good in my setup, but overall he is just average to me.

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