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03-08-2011, 01:17 AM | #1 |
Crimson Guard
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I was searching the forums and I didn't see a thread like this, so forgive me for starting a new one if there is already one.
I've been drooling over the picture of that upcoming Storm Shadow for almost a month now...it's sure to be one of my favorite Joes of ALL TIME when it comes out. And I'm sure I'd feel the same way about PoC Wave 3 Snake Eyes if I could ever get the damn thing!! So last night as I was drifting off to sleep, I started thinking about my own personal Top Ten. Of ALL figures, through ALL the lines...vintage and new sculpt and 25th and modern. And cause I'm narcissistic I figured I'd post my thoughts here, and ask for fellow collector's opinions. It's harder than I thought though...over 25 years worth of figures to choose from!! But here is my list....my top ten PERSONAL favorites, and reasons I love them. (Not "essential" or "iconic" or anything....just the ones I like!) #1. Hall of Heroes Storm Shadow (2008) #2. Hall of Heroes Snake Eyes and Timber (2008) These are basically tied for first place, but the edge just barely goes to Stormy. These figures are gorgeous...as if they literally leaped off the page of the comic as they are storming the beach on Cobra Island, as drawn by Rod Whigam. Better than the originals cause this is how I always saw them in my head....I absolutely love these two figures!! #3. Firefly (1984) I personally feel no Firefly has EVER topped the original vintage figure. Something about those evil eyes peeking out behind that camo mask....all of his instruments of destruction in his backpack and on his person. Still the best version of the Cobra saboteur. #4. Zartan (1984) Same as Firefly, nothing has ever topped the original. The color change, the creepy Jesus mask that fits in the backpack, the removable armor. Zartan was a weird scary dude, and this figure captures it best. #5 Cobra Commander Spy Troops wave 8 (2003) I remember seeing the promo art months before the figure was unveiled and just praying it would come out that cool. It did! I think this is the best CC ever...awesome battle mask, great ceremonial style uniform, and a holster for the big desert eagle. For some reason, this CC just seemed to nail the concept better than any other before or since. The 25th Commander was too gangly. This guy is just the right size and has great details. #6. Crimson Guard (1985) Simply a classic. I had a dream as a kid once...stayed with me all these years...that I found the figure at a store and bought it. This was years after the CG had left the shelves. Never imagined I'd ever own one. Thanks to ebay, now I do....from head to toe this guy is perfect, and the 25th incarnation can't come close. #7. Storm Shadow (1988) While not nearly as recognized as the "evil" Cobra ninja version, the first "good" Stormy figure is still freaking awesome. There's some quality about the sculpt, particularly the details in the head, that I just can't describe. Some "je ne sai quai" that conveys all you need to know about the character. He used to be bad...he's good now....he still kicks ass. This figure ROCKS. #8 Tunnel Rat (1987) Again, the original figure outshines all other attempts. Great face sculpt of Larry Hama...but I love the GEAR! That giant backpack with those two tiny little flashlights, the explosives, the big rifle. He's the most "military" looking guy I like. Very Nam-ish. Cool. #9 Lowlight ARAH (2001) My first (and only) Lowlight. I like the coloring on this re-release better than the original and I think he looks way more badass with black hair and a beard than the original blond guy. Cool backpack with knife and flashlight and killer sniper rifle. I think it was one of General Hawk's early dios that made me dig the idea of this guy hiding in a tree somewhere and just turning Cobra troopers' heads into red mist. #10 Sigma Six Snake Eyes (2005) I was having trouble filling the very last spot. Too difficult! So I will choose a Sigma Six figure....the first Snake Eyes! THREE interchangable visors! How freaking cool was that?? And swords and knives and an uzi.....big and durable....what a great toy. I seriously loved switching out the visor, goggles, and gasmask. OK...that's mine....what are yours? |
03-08-2011, 01:50 AM | #2 |
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This is my closest guess.. This was going off of memory the best I could, so it could change if I had a visual of each figure.. LOL
10 - Hit & Run (1988) 9 - Heat Viper (1989) 8 - Wraith (25th Blue) 7 - Beachhead (POC) 6 - Rock Viper (1990) 5 - Viper (HOH) 4 - Snake Eyes (POC Wv. 3) 3 - Firefly (TRU ROC Excl.) 2 - Techno Viper (1987) 1 - B.A.T. (Resolute set.)
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03-08-2011, 02:01 AM | #3 |
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1. techno viper
2. sci fi 3. poc shock trooper 4. poc low light 5. 25th alley viper 6. crazy legs 7. w.o.r.m.s 8. frag viper 9. tru exclusive fire fly 10. hoh viper there are a few figures on this list that will likely be changed when the poc releases come out in the near future. |
03-08-2011, 02:06 AM | #4 |
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im going to stick to ARAH. its hard to mix rating ARAH and ME for me. that makes my brain hurt.
1. snow serpent v1 2. eel v1 3. crimson guard v1 4. storm shadow v1 5. firefly v1 5. snake eyes v2 6. night-viper v1 7. cobra officer v1 8. viper v1 9. BAT v1 10. techno-viper v1 aw hell, i just went all cobra...
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03-08-2011, 02:19 AM | #5 |
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1. General Hawk (vintage)
2. Armored Cobra Commander (vintage & modern) 3. Crimson Guard (vintage) 4. Night Viper (vintage) 5. Cobra Shock Trooper 6. POC Low Light 7. Zartan V1 (vintage) 8. ROC TRU Exclusive Firefly 9. Sideshow Collectibles Firefly 10. Resolute Cobra Commander |
03-08-2011, 03:00 AM | #6 |
Crimson Guard
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Joes:
5. Heavy metal (cool jacket, cool gun, sweet ride) 4.roadblock (big bad dude) 3.gung ho (semper fi) 2.POC beachhead (best mold yet) 1.rock and roll (he's got an m-60 and he plays the bass) 5. Best of the 80's cobra commander (chrome facemask rocks) 4. Snow serpents (big bad dudes) 3. Venomous Maximus (scientific ethics be damned) 2. Crimson guard immortal ( hello!? "immortal") 1. Hiss driver (I dig the boots. Always have!!!) |
03-08-2011, 04:10 AM | #7 |
Crimson Guard
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1. 2008 IG Destro
2. 2008 MASS Cobra Commander 3. 2009 5 pack SE 4. ROC Monkeywrench 5. 2003 Overkill JvC wave5 6. 2004 Joecon Zanzibar 7. DVD pack Lady Jaye/5 pack LJ 8. comic pack Beachhead 9. extreme conditions Major Bludd 10. Target battle pack Stalker. |
03-08-2011, 04:52 AM | #8 |
Supreme Ruler of Cobra
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1. City Strike Snake Eyes
2. 1985 Snake Eyes 3. 1986 Sgt. Slaughter 4. POC W3 Snake Eyes 5. 1984 Storm Shadow 6. 1986 Viper 7. 1989 Night Viper 8. Resolute Cobra Commander 9. 1992 Duke 10. 1993 Alley Viper I'm sure the upcoming Renegades Cobra Commander and 30th Storm Shadow will kick some figures off my list.
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03-08-2011, 05:29 AM | #9 |
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Quote:
1. City Strike Snake Eyes
2. 1985 Snake Eyes 3. 1986 Sgt. Slaughter 4. POC W3 Snake Eyes 5. 1984 Storm Shadow 6. 1986 Viper 7. 1989 Night Viper 8. Resolute Cobra Commander 9. 1992 Duke 10. 1993 Alley Viper I'm sure the upcoming Renegades Cobra Commander and 30th Storm Shadow will kick some figures off my list.
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03-08-2011, 05:54 AM | #10 |
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I'm not gonna go crazy specific so if I say v2 SE it could be either ARAH or the modern just that vision.
1) v2 Snake Eyes 2) v1 Crimson Guard 3) v1 Clutch 4) v1 Alley Viper 5) v1 Viper 6) v1 BAT 7) v1 Low Light 8) v1 Hawk 9) v2 Cover Girl 10) v1 Cobra Commander |
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