Best Figure of 1988 (Vehicle Drivers)

Josh Z · 03-20-2023, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by THEDARKONE508

yeah im not going to lie and say i dont like IG destro. that's my favorite version of him. the only critique i have is why in the world is one boot slouched? i'd think he would be pretty aware that a boot is slouched and keep it fixed upright.

That was the start of Hasbro's fixation with asymetrical figure designs, which would reach its apex with the Cyber-Viper a few years later.

DarkLordMordred · 03-22-2023, 06:19 AM

Three days to go and Destro has a comfortable lead!

Dodger · 03-22-2023, 12:35 PM

I went with the Sarge. I liked the removal hat. Removal headgear that showed how Joes looked underneath was something I really appreciated about later figure updates in the early 90s such as Wetsuit, DEF Shockwave, Wild Bill, and Sci-Fi.

Joe Bro · 03-22-2023, 03:29 PM

I went with destro, since he's one the best looking figures of the vintage line. But my fav character from the list is Wildcard. What a buffoon! I enjoyed his comedic moments. Wish we could have seen more of him.

THEDARKONE508 · 03-22-2023, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh Z

That was the start of Hasbro's fixation with asymetrical figure designs, which would reach its apex with the Cyber-Viper a few years later.

sometimes i pick up a long range and i hold his legs to my ig destro and whisper "i will fix you" but then i look closer and it'd take an entire leg swap to make destro make sense. i just dont get their motivation for it slouching one so low it's a trip hazard. if anything they could have gone with boots like mercer or captain america - which are essentially the same thing as thigh highs, but folded down.

but those thigh high boots are weird on any figure. there was an old dan brereton elseworlds batman story that batman had thigh highs. freaking bizarre.

not entirely knocking thigh highs though, just not meant for men.

theNAMmagazine · 03-22-2023, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by THEDARKONE508

there was an old dan brereton elseworlds batman story that batman had thigh highs. freaking bizarre.

Cobra Agent 66 · 03-22-2023, 06:26 PM

I went with Star Viper but I'd like to change that to Destro. I never liked that vehicle he's flying but yeah, the figure itself is beautiful.

DarkLordMordred · 03-24-2023, 06:05 AM

One day left and Destro has slaughtered the competition!

THEDARKONE508 · 03-24-2023, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by theNAMmagazine

im not posting that picture again

not even kidding, that picture is 90% what the thrillkiller batman looks like and the 10% left over is if his skin were covered by grey spandex.

View Poll Results: Best Figure of 1988 (Vehicle Drivers)
Armadillo	1	1.92%
Destro (v2)	25	48.08%
Ferret	0	0%
Ghostrider	6	11.54%
Nullifier	1	1.92%
Secto-Viper	4	7.69%
Sgt. Slaughter (v3)	8	15.38%
Skidmark	1	1.92%
Star-Viper	4	7.69%
Wild Card	2	3.85%
Voters: 52. You may not vote on this poll

03-22-2023, 06:19 AM	#12
DarkLordMordred Crimson Guard Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Belfast Posts: 3,297	Three days to go and Destro has a comfortable lead! __________________ Any man who must say "I am the king" is no true king. I'll make sure you understand that when I've won your war for you.

03-22-2023, 05:30 PM	#16
theNAMmagazine At ease, Disease! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Parris Island Posts: 2,601	Quote: Originally Posted by THEDARKONE508 there was an old dan brereton elseworlds batman story that batman had thigh highs. freaking bizarre. __________________ "You're going nowhere, space case. You're here because you're an industrial strength foul-up! My job is to whip you into shape and I mean whip! There's only two ways out of my command: on your feet like a man, or in a ditty bag... an itty-bitty ditty bag! You got it?" ~ Sergeant Slaughter Last edited by theNAMmagazine; 03-22-2023 at 05:32 PM..

03-24-2023, 06:05 AM	#18
DarkLordMordred Crimson Guard Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Belfast Posts: 3,297	One day left and Destro has slaughtered the competition! __________________ Any man who must say "I am the king" is no true king. I'll make sure you understand that when I've won your war for you.

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