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Re: So far.... not impressed.
« Reply #24 on: February 19, 2008, 05:15:01 PM »
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I found them to be a little flimsy too, but luckily most collectors don't have your pipes Pete. ;-)

If you were going to open one, Snow Job was the one to do. If it's not the best figure released so far, it's in the top 3.

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Agreed.  SnowJob #1 so far
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Re: So far.... not impressed.
« Reply #25 on: February 27, 2008, 09:33:52 AM »
So far I've been on the fence myself with the figures. The I opened my new Beach head (with fixed crotch) and my faith has been 100% restored in this line. He posses great, his gear looks great and stays on and he is not flimsy at all. I know firefly is basically Beach Head but I'm guessing you have the diaper wearing version Mike.

Locate a new Beach Head figure and give that figure a try. Mine came from the new wave 6 I just got from Smalljoes. BTW, I took just over a week for my last order from them to reach my house, no duty taxes, a full case for around $60 CND after shipping. Beats buying them here in Canada. How sad is that?
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Re: So far.... not impressed.
« Reply #26 on: February 27, 2008, 12:36:32 PM »
Beach Head was the second single pack I have opened.  It's a great figure.
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Re: So far.... not impressed.
« Reply #27 on: February 27, 2008, 01:19:17 PM »
Snow Job, Torpedo and I'm actually REALLY impressed with the battle Armor CC.
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Re: So far.... not impressed.
« Reply #28 on: February 27, 2008, 01:22:04 PM »
What's unfortunate is that I only want to get the 25th versions of characters I really enjoy, either as a kid or as an adult. So I'm torn when I hear that Snow Job and Torpedo, two characters I have never cared about in any incarnation, are the best figures in the series. Do I break down and buy two mediocre (to me) characters with awesome figures, or do I continue to only buy the few characters that really speak to me despite lackluster figures?

So torn.
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Re: So far.... not impressed.
« Reply #29 on: February 27, 2008, 01:24:40 PM »
Those figures are so awesome they will BECOME characters you enjoy - therefore fitting your criteria.

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Re: So far.... not impressed.
« Reply #30 on: February 27, 2008, 02:10:26 PM »
I agree, Snow Job and Beach Head are nice figures - I was also impressed with the second version of FireFly I got recently - the movement in the legs allows him to move much better.

I am hoping to have the next three - R&R, Armor CC and Torpedo shortly, but my guess is all new figures that are not repaints from the first and second wave will be improvments.
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Re: So far.... not impressed.
« Reply #31 on: February 28, 2008, 08:02:50 PM »
Armour CC is the best fig of wave 6 to me and here's why - I already like Torpedo and RnR from back in the day and the updated sculpts are cool, yes...but I would've liked them regardless :)  1987 ACC I don't recall because I was done with Joes in 1986.  I didn't particularly like the figure when I was introduced to it later when I got into collecting.  It looked a little too sci-fi for me.  The vintage-style comic pack version was pretty cool but that was more due to the fact that it was a Fred in the suit.  With this new updated sculpt I am totally impressed with the design...I can truly believe that there's a maniacal bad guy in there and he's ready to face the Joes on the frontlines!  I am now a fan of the 1987 Cobra Commander design.  Excellent job Hasbro!
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Re: So far.... not impressed.
« Reply #32 on: February 29, 2008, 09:20:39 PM »
One more cool thing about Wave 6...the stands have TWO footpegs...so the figures can actually stand properly now!!
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