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09-26-2013, 06:08 AM | #31 |
VALKYRIE
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To me, the helicopter in the line already looks better than the GI Joe Kre-O Dragonfly. These guys seem content on building upon what they've learned with their own brand of mini-figures(like HALO) whereas Kre-O went after a look inspired by Lego but with ball jointed legs and shoulders. Some like it, I think it's kind of weird but acceptable.
If this COD line expands to more vehicles, like the jets that sometimes show up in the series and more copters, tanks, et al, I can see it becoming very popular. I love the idea of the cheaper sets coming with multiple figures. |
09-26-2013, 07:01 AM | #32 |
Iron Grenadier
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these things look great
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09-26-2013, 09:58 AM | #33 |
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I'm a fan of cheaper, smaller toys/kits, so I'm glad to see they have some neat-looking sets at a low price. That ski-mobile thing looks awesome, so I'm going to bag that as soon as I see it.
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09-26-2013, 10:32 AM | #34 |
That's lo!
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I've got the drone and ski-doo sets now- has anyone tried putting snow-job on the snow-mobile? I agree that these vehicles look 1000x better than the Kre-O machines- but it would be really great if the little kre-o guys can use them.
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09-26-2013, 06:19 PM | #35 |
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Great north
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Has anyone taken a look at the close up images of the sets / figures on the Mega Bloks Product page i linked 1 page back?
The figures are seriously impressive. The amount of gear on these little dudes ...wow. I'm so glad Mega Bloks chose to forge their own path with regard to micro figures. Oddly enough...it's the little base and command outpost that have caught my eye in addition to the figures. BTW....has anyone seen the custom COD figures that are slowly but surely popping up using heads from other micro figure lines? Not bad at all. The figures have entertaining facial expressions in some cases. I don't know if these will show up near me until another 2 weeks have passed :( Last edited by Plasticfan; 09-26-2013 at 06:23 PM.. |
09-26-2013, 09:00 PM | #36 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Los Angeles
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The unit packs feature 5 figures for $15. Not bad. I thought they would be $20. Not a bad price at all. In fact, that's cheaper per figure than the Lego blind-bags at a lot of places.
I opened the drone set. Within a day, the tread on the drone broke. I had the same thing happen with my Halo Siege Bike. Not trying to scare anyone away. This is one of my few problems with tons of Mega Bloks product. Just a heads up about the small treads. The drone is cool, but I'm not gonna discuss it much. The figures are what is really interesting about this line Slightly bigger than MB Halo. Small but noticeable difference. Yep. Can aim their guns as well (maybe better) than most Joes. His left hand is securely holding his gun, not just resting there. Look at the range of motion in the arms! At optimum position, they flex more than 90 degrees! Vest and leg strap (all removeable) have mounting pegs. Accessories have peg holes. Weapons on pegs. Switch them as you like. They stay on rather securely too. Guns break down into components. Ammo and scopes (none pictured) attach via rail systems so they won't fall out accidentally (not like Low-Light's scope). Normal ammo clip attached. SAW type ammo box attached. Wish your Joes could hold their knives securely? This guy can! Know how some Joes just don't kneel well? Not a problem here. While I'm not totally in love with this figure/line yet, I probably will be very soon. Once I get more sets, especially the troop/unit packs. Can't wait to army-build. |
09-26-2013, 11:13 PM | #37 |
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Apr 2009
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..a removable ammunition clip that you can place on the figure....
Too. Much. Awesome. The weapon with SAW like ammo box attached is bad ass. I've seen multiple figures with it and it looks good with each one. I cannot wait to pick these up. It's probably going to be a few more weeks before i see them in my neck of the woods :( Just a few minor design tweaks have taken me from disinterested to fully on board the Mega Bloks train. REGARDING THE BROKEN DRONE TREAD Its a known problem that has already been fixed at the factory. The first batch of Drone sets released had this issue but it's been resolved already. You can call Mega Bloks for a replacement tread . Look here regarding this information: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...&type=1&ref=nf I just found out myself yesterday and confirmed it on the Mega Bloks facebook page and on the Blok forums. I planned on buying figure packs first but i'll still buy a drone pack now that i know the problem has been remedied. Last edited by Plasticfan; 09-27-2013 at 04:57 AM.. |
09-27-2013, 07:28 AM | #38 |
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Hope we see jets with proper pilots
Can someone take a shot next to a Sigma 6 2.5'' figure like high Tech or Lt Stone which stand tall and are not in fixed poses.
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09-27-2013, 11:05 AM | #39 |
Iron Grenadier
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Quote:
I parted with my last Sigma 6 figure and vehicle set some time back but hopefully these customs made by Bloks board member Jestermon (who also runs JesterGoblin's Tiny Toy Reviews i believe) will give you an idea of how the 2.5'' Sigma 6 parts scale with Mega Bloks parts. Keep in mind the Sigma 6 heads are on the older Mega Bloks bodies but a pic in the post above you compares the COD bodies to the older Mega Bloks bodies so you can still determine scale. Original pics here: http://bloks.hyperboards.com/action/.../topic_id/7825 Oh...i forgot about these pics i saw Grippen. Sigma 6 Duke head on a COD body. Custom made by Gramps on the Bloks board: Original images here: http://bloks.hyperboards.com/action/.../topic_id/9569 Ash Talon...do you have any other micro figures you can place next to the COD for scale ? Quote:
To me, the helicopter in the line already looks better than the GI Joe Kre-O Dragonfly. These guys seem content on building upon what they've learned with their own brand of mini-figures(like HALO) whereas Kre-O went after a look inspired by Lego but with ball jointed legs and shoulders. Some like it, I think it's kind of weird but acceptable.
If this COD line expands to more vehicles, like the jets that sometimes show up in the series and more copters, tanks, et al, I can see it becoming very popular. I love the idea of the cheaper sets coming with multiple figures. Last edited by Plasticfan; 09-27-2013 at 11:21 AM.. |
09-27-2013, 07:35 PM | #40 |
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I saw these at TRU the other day. I'll pick up some of the sets for the Joe Kreo figures. Kreo reused most of the stuff from Battleship hoping to save a buck. Didn't sell as Battleship thanks to a crappy movie? Let's slap GI Joe on the package and move those suckers.
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