Post by: olyeller01 on August 31, 2010, 01:43:07 PM
The upcoming HISS Scout can be towed by the PoC HISS.
Spirit's bow can be strung with the elastic ties that hold figures in their packages, and the removable arrow both has a working nock and the arrowhead fits in 25th style backpack holes so Spirit can "shoot" figures with his arrow.
Snow Job's gear can be arranged to make a lean-to shelter.
Cobra Commander's staff fits onto the PoC HISS.
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on August 31, 2010, 03:48:27 PM
Firefly Head (Mask version)
(http://http://www.hisstank.com/gi-joe-news/attachment.php?attachmentid=10457&dateline=1274046871&thumb=1)
Hair from Shadow Tracker
(http://http://generalsjoes.com/wp-content/gallery/joecon-2009-saturday-figure-display/shadow_tracker-01.jpg)
POC SE v2 Armor for body.
(http://http://www.theterrordrome.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/poc-jungle-assault-snake-eyes-01.jpg)
Beachhead lower arms?
The rest is probably from the final wave.
Post by: bandonov on August 31, 2010, 03:55:05 PM
Quote from: "NeoDragonKnight"
Supposedly different parts combined from various figures will produce a Predator figure.
POC SE v2 Armor for body.
Do you mean the mean the version they call SEv6 that has the Spin kick button?
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on August 31, 2010, 04:03:59 PM
edit: added pics above to illustrate
Post by: morgardee on August 31, 2010, 04:28:25 PM
Quote from: "olyeller01"
Cobra Commander's staff fits onto the PoC HISS.
I must have missed that. Were does it fit?
Post by: pdaat on August 31, 2010, 04:46:10 PM
Post by: turner on August 31, 2010, 05:33:50 PM
Post by: bandonov on August 31, 2010, 07:24:19 PM
Quote from: "morgardee"
On olyeller01 review of the HISS v5 he has a pic of were the staff goes.Quote from: "olyeller01"Cobra Commander's staff fits onto the PoC HISS.I must have missed that. Were does it fit?
Post by: 5h4rK on August 31, 2010, 08:56:47 PM
Quote from: "NeoDragonKnight"
Supposedly different parts combined from various figures will produce a Predator figure.
Firefly Head (Mask version)
(http://http://www.hisstank.com/gi-joe-news/attachment.php?attachmentid=10457&dateline=1274046871&thumb=1)
Hair from Shadow Tracker
(http://http://generalsjoes.com/wp-content/gallery/joecon-2009-saturday-figure-display/shadow_tracker-01.jpg)
POC SE v2 Armor for body.
(http://http://www.theterrordrome.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/poc-jungle-assault-snake-eyes-01.jpg)
Beachhead lower arms?
The rest is probably from the final wave.
That is so cool, I didn't know 'bout that!!!
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on August 31, 2010, 09:11:24 PM
Post by: 5h4rK on August 31, 2010, 09:15:00 PM
Quote from: "NeoDragonKnight"
Im gonna have to get doubles to be able to build it!
Yep, me too for sure! More $$$ to Hasbro.. ;D
Post by: bandonov on August 31, 2010, 09:17:09 PM
Post by: olyeller01 on September 01, 2010, 12:17:14 AM
As for the Predator homages, if I could get an Ah-nold...er, I mean, Dutch figure, and a figure of that pencil pushing son-of-bitch Dillon, I'd be really happy. Bench Press could probably be made into a pretty decent Jesse Ventura knock-off...
Post by: 5h4rK on September 01, 2010, 07:30:21 AM
-Bruce Lee head and scars
-Karate kid's Cobra Kai suit
-Kung-Fu Grip logo
... and yes, Duke is Solid Snake's twin brother.. ;D
Post by: Redmao on September 01, 2010, 08:13:12 AM
Quote from: "5h4rK"
... and yes, Duke is Solid Snake's twin brother.. ;DSo you're saying that Duke is in fact Liquid Snake?
Post by: bandonov on September 01, 2010, 08:19:37 AM
Post by: olyeller01 on September 01, 2010, 11:47:38 AM
Quote from: "bandonov"
Duke as Solid Snake! Wow! :o Now I'm going to try this tonight and see for myself.
Like I said, it would take some gray paint & you'd have to paint the hair brown...and a leg swap with, say, Firefly probably wouldn't hurt either. Plus there's just a bit of an issue with Duke's head fitting loosely, but that's easily solved.
I'm gonna have to make me a Solid Snake custom, apparently ;D
Post by: Sundance on September 01, 2010, 12:30:04 PM
Post by: SnowHawk on September 01, 2010, 01:25:37 PM
Post by: Realboss on September 01, 2010, 02:53:13 PM
Quote from: "SnowHawk"
Recondo's hat could be used for Blaine. Heavy Duty's weapons for the mini-gun.
Funny you would say that.
Recondo's hat and a few other parts of him were originally designed for a Blaine figure much like the Predator parts and wave 1 Duke's Dutch parts. Blaines mini gun is going to show up with the 2011 Destro connected to a steady cam contraption originally designed for a Colonial Marine figure's chain gun. 2011 Duke will be sporting a Colonial Marine design complete with a Pulse Rifle from Aliens. Snake Eyes wave 2's armor vest was actually designed for a Colonial Marine figure and SE's chest mold is actually the Predator body. The Predator and Aliens figures were original concepts from Kenner that were never produced.
This was touched on at the US Collectors Convention by the Hasbro design team panel and another GI Joe board's Hasbro Q & A
Post by: bandonov on September 01, 2010, 02:59:07 PM
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on September 01, 2010, 03:03:47 PM
Post by: Realboss on September 01, 2010, 03:10:48 PM
Post by: SnowHawk on September 01, 2010, 03:49:15 PM
Post by: bandonov on September 01, 2010, 03:53:15 PM
Post by: turner on September 01, 2010, 09:10:20 PM
Post by: Realboss on September 01, 2010, 09:24:35 PM
Quote from: "SnowHawk"
I wonder if they are going to make some glasses so I can make a Hawkins custom. :lol:
Post by: bandonov on September 01, 2010, 09:32:14 PM
Post by: Sundance on September 02, 2010, 02:33:14 AM
Post by: turner on September 02, 2010, 08:15:12 AM
Post by: morgardee on September 02, 2010, 08:28:30 AM
Quote from: "turner"
Apparently, the mechs have holes that are interchangeable with the weapons from the DTC vehicles (rhino...).
I was looking at the new Hiss tank and thinking the same thing.
Post by: olyeller01 on September 02, 2010, 09:28:57 AM
Quote from: "morgardee"
Quote from: "turner"Apparently, the mechs have holes that are interchangeable with the weapons from the DTC vehicles (rhino...).
I was looking at the new Hiss tank and thinking the same thing.
According to Justin Bell's review of the new HISS (http://generalsjoes.com/reviews/2010/pursuit_of_cobra/vehicles/bravo/hiss.html (http://http://generalsjoes.com/reviews/2010/pursuit_of_cobra/vehicles/bravo/hiss.html)) the holes on the PoC vehicles and on the DTC vehicles are NOT interchangeable, even though it looks like they should be.
Post by: turner on September 02, 2010, 02:11:36 PM
Quote from: "olyeller01"
Quote from: "morgardee"Quote from: "turner"Apparently, the mechs have holes that are interchangeable with the weapons from the DTC vehicles (rhino...).
I was looking at the new Hiss tank and thinking the same thing.
According to Justin Bell's review of the new HISS (http://generalsjoes.com/reviews/2010/pursuit_of_cobra/vehicles/bravo/hiss.html (http://http://generalsjoes.com/reviews/2010/pursuit_of_cobra/vehicles/bravo/hiss.html)) the holes on the PoC vehicles and on the DTC vehicles are NOT interchangeable, even though it looks like they should be.
Post by: pdaat on September 02, 2010, 02:22:59 PM
Post by: Realboss on September 02, 2010, 04:19:48 PM
Post by: grunt 4 mvp on September 02, 2010, 04:41:10 PM
And delicious.
Except for Predator Easter Eggs. Those are just cool. Any thoughts on a "Mac" custom? Someone is going to make the whole team - can't wait.
Post by: turner on September 02, 2010, 05:42:54 PM
Post by: SnowHawk on September 03, 2010, 09:01:14 AM
Post by: bandonov on September 03, 2010, 09:09:08 AM
Post by: Sundance on September 03, 2010, 04:00:59 PM
Post by: morgardee on September 03, 2010, 04:04:39 PM
Quote from: "Sundance"
has Repeater changed ethnicity? isn't Mac black and Repeater white?
Yep:
http://www.yojoe.com/action/09/repeater3.shtml (http://www.yojoe.com/action/09/repeater3.shtml)
Post by: Sundance on September 03, 2010, 04:47:04 PM
wish they wouldn't do that.
Post by: bandonov on September 03, 2010, 08:45:34 PM
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on September 04, 2010, 12:12:07 AM
Quote from: "bandonov"
It was the same package that made Dail Tone a female.
Which was based on the female Dial tone from Resolute
Post by: Raptor on September 04, 2010, 02:47:14 AM
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Post by: Scramble on September 04, 2010, 11:11:24 AM
Quote from: "NeoDragonKnight"
Quote from: "bandonov"It was the same package that made Dail Tone a female.
Which was based on the female Dial tone from Resolute
Which was based on the female Dial-Tone from the IDW GI Joe reboot.
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on September 04, 2010, 12:06:24 PM
Post by: Realboss on September 06, 2010, 09:37:36 AM
Quote from: "Raptor"
Looks like the triangular predator gun comes with the red carded cobra commander. Haven't opened it yet, but it is a triangular gun that looks like it might fit into a backpack.
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Ah, yes in deed. Good call Raps.
Post by: turner on September 06, 2010, 03:17:56 PM
Post by: bandonov on September 06, 2010, 03:23:32 PM
Quote from: "turner"
It may have been mentioned but the lower legs of the wave 2 snake eyes must be the predator legs.
So if this is true as that same SE is the body for the Predator that they made this "Custom" for people like me that have no clue on how to tear apart a fig to build a new one. Thank goodness as I did not want to start putting my figs in a vise just yet.
Post by: 5h4rK on September 06, 2010, 03:37:01 PM
Quote from: "bandonov"
...for people like me that have no clue on how to tear apart a fig to build a new one.
Well, you're not alone, I'm with you on this one..
Post by: turner on September 06, 2010, 08:28:47 PM
Post by: bandonov on September 06, 2010, 08:51:14 PM
Quote from: "turner"
Well, I know what you mean fellas. But it gets easier! I use big vise grips actually.
I did not know that you could Vise grips. I will try it.
Post by: olyeller01 on September 06, 2010, 09:33:07 PM
Post by: turner on September 06, 2010, 10:04:18 PM
What's up with that long barrel with the jungle viper? It fits on the end of the rifle but just looks out of place. I question now with everything if there's a second use.
Post by: 5h4rK on September 06, 2010, 11:05:23 PM
Quote from: "turner"
Yeah, ya gotta put the figure in a sock to keep parts from flying across the room and keep the vise teeth from damaging the shoulders. Most people use the vise but mine was a small one and didn't wanna crack them.
What's up with that long barrel with the jungle viper? It fits on the end of the rifle but just looks out of place. I question now with everything if there's a second use.
I'll have to try that soon.. who's gonna be the guinea pig? Mmmmmmm.... a Neo-Viper! yay! ;D
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 06, 2010, 11:10:38 PM
Quote from: "5h4rK"
Quote from: "turner"Yeah, ya gotta put the figure in a sock to keep parts from flying across the room and keep the vise teeth from damaging the shoulders. Most people use the vise but mine was a small one and didn't wanna crack them.
What's up with that long barrel with the jungle viper? It fits on the end of the rifle but just looks out of place. I question now with everything if there's a second use.
I'll have to try that soon.. who's gonna be the guinea pig? Mmmmmmm.... a Neo-Viper! yay! ;D
I think this year they'll be a genocide of Neo Vipers at the hands of customizers :lol:...poor little plastic fellas...
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on September 06, 2010, 11:51:40 PM
Post by: olyeller01 on September 07, 2010, 12:22:46 AM
Post by: bandonov on September 07, 2010, 08:16:32 AM
Quote from: "Raptor"
Looks like the triangular predator gun comes with the red carded cobra commander. Haven't opened it yet, but it is a triangular gun that looks like it might fit into a backpack.
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I love it, now that everyone that bashed this figure will now be forced to buy it now for the gun!
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on September 07, 2010, 09:30:15 AM
Quote from: "olyeller01"
If only we were lucky enough for Hasbro to make it easy on customizers and start making all figures' arms like the replaceable arm on Resolute pack Destro. Snap in, snap out, done! Man...just imagine that!
For sure, or what a lot of other people have been asking for, the old screw in the backpack hole.
Post by: Raptor on September 07, 2010, 02:39:59 PM
But boo to them for making part of an unofficial build a figure a short packed item.
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Post by: morgardee on September 07, 2010, 03:25:01 PM
Quote from: "Raptor"
Also, the lower arms from Beachhead are Predator arms. Look close and you can see the predator skin pattern. I like the easter egg and all, but I don't like the predator skin coloring - it doesn't work with the camo on the rest of the figure.
But boo to them for making part of an unofficial build a figure a short packed item.
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If you mean Cobra Commander, at least it's only his gun.
Post by: bandonov on September 07, 2010, 04:01:15 PM
Post by: 5h4rK on September 08, 2010, 10:46:45 PM
Quote from: "bandonov"
The hair is in wave 4... I hope PoC makes it that far...
I hope so.. if the Renegades figures looks like their animated counterparts.... eeeeeeshh!
Post by: olyeller01 on September 09, 2010, 07:40:44 PM
Post by: bandonov on September 09, 2010, 07:57:17 PM
Quote from: "olyeller01"
It's pretty obvious, but it's not printed on the packaging or anything. Plug one end of the clear hose in the back of Arctic Destro's gun and the other into the backpack. You can stick the gun under water, press the button on the backpack & fill it with water. Pull the gun out of the water and press the button on the backpack & Destro has a GI Joe sized Super Soaker!That is so cool! I can't wait to try it!
Post by: 5h4rK on September 09, 2010, 08:24:31 PM
Quote from: "olyeller01"
It's pretty obvious, but it's not printed on the packaging or anything. Plug one end of the clear hose in the back of Arctic Destro's gun and the other into the backpack. You can stick the gun under water, press the button on the backpack & fill it with water. Pull the gun out of the water and press the button on the backpack & Destro has a GI Joe sized Super Soaker!
The Eco-Warriors returns.. ;D
Post by: olyeller01 on September 09, 2010, 09:06:14 PM
Post by: 5h4rK on September 09, 2010, 09:23:36 PM
Quote from: "olyeller01"
Uh oh, Eco-Warriors and Ninja Force (Tornado Kick SE) in the same wave of PoC!
Hehe.. PoC wave 5: Street Fighter! ;D
Post by: bandonov on October 01, 2010, 04:04:14 PM
Post by: ARROW on October 01, 2010, 04:31:12 PM
Quote from: "bandonov"
Since I was lucky enought to find Wave 2 at WM today, I was dieing to build the Predator with the parts that were available. But I'm having difficult time trying to remove the lower arms from the Wave 2 SE. Is there a trick to move the lower arms, because it looks like I am going to break the arm by the joint with the force that I'm using. Do I use pliers? Any help is appreciated!Boil and pop should loosen the plastic enough to pull the lower arm out from the upper.
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on October 01, 2010, 05:06:27 PM
Post by: turner on October 01, 2010, 06:54:27 PM
Post by: bandonov on October 01, 2010, 08:42:38 PM
Post by: bandonov on October 01, 2010, 08:50:04 PM
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on October 01, 2010, 09:45:51 PM
Post by: darth cujo on October 01, 2010, 10:42:24 PM
Over the shoulder gun: Cobra Commander
Head: Firefly
Torso and Upper Arms: Wave 2 Snake Eyes
Forearms: Beachhead
Hands: ?
Waist: ?
Upper Legs: ?
Lower Legs: ?
Feet: ?
Dreadlocks: Shadow Tracker
I've never pulled a figure like this apart, so I listed as many parts as I could think of. I'm not sure if hands are seperate pieces, but I listed them anyways. So if anyone wants to edit this list with proper body part listings and corresponding character, that would be great. Would be handy to have a proper checklist in one post.
Post by: bandonov on October 01, 2010, 11:10:06 PM
Quote from: "darth cujo"
Over the shoulder gun: Cobra Commander
Head: Firefly
Torso and Upper Arms: Wave 2 Snake Eyes
Forearms: Beachhead
Hands: ?
Waist: ?
Upper Legs: ?
Lower Legs: ?
Feet: ?
Dreadlocks: Shadow Tracker
The feet I will be using the "flippers" that came with Beachhead. At the moment I will use Wave 2 SE for the whole body until we hear from Hasbro. The question was put forth in the Q and A, so I hope they will shed some light. I also like the idea of using Firefly's lower arms with the Body Armour attachments that the figure comes with.
Post by: bandonov on October 01, 2010, 11:15:11 PM
Post by: bandonov on October 01, 2010, 11:35:56 PM
Quote from: "NeoDragonKnight"
its easier if you warm the plastic, just run it under hot water under a tap no need to boil water. Then just pull the arm off
TOTAL FAIL for me. I had it under tap for awhile (1 minute-ish) and the pastic did feel soft and plyable so I yanked and yanked until the elbow snapped... :'( How long did you have it under the tap? I guess I will have to actually boil or use the hair dryer on the fig.
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on October 02, 2010, 12:33:58 AM
Post by: Sureshot on October 02, 2010, 04:21:49 AM
Post by: bandonov on October 02, 2010, 07:26:52 AM
Quote from: "NeoDragonKnight"
dang that sucks, did you pull it with the arm joint straight? or bent? when you heat it up, you should "feel" the rubber softening, like the arms will feel elastic (edit: opps ya just reread that it did get soft for you). Ive pulled many lower arms with just hot tap water and Ive never had a break :( sorry for any misinformation dude. Maybe the POC pegs arent as robust as the 25th?
The arem was straight but it may have been weak from just pulling on it? And I used an RoC fig to test. I will try again today.
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on October 02, 2010, 03:01:21 PM
Quote from: "Sureshot"
It also may depend how hot your water supply is. I know my hot water tank is set lower than most, so I don't burn myself in the shower. Thusly the water is not hot enough to boil and pop. Gotta use the kettle or microwave for that.
ya that might have something to do with it never thought of that.
Post by: bandonov on October 02, 2010, 07:03:35 PM
Post by: grunt 4 mvp on October 02, 2010, 10:46:38 PM
After 20 years I put the hair dryer to it, bent it back and then once it cooled - perfect.
That is the epitomy of a band-aid fix. Easy, cheap and works perfectly.
Post by: ARROW on October 03, 2010, 12:16:18 AM
The barb wire roll that comes with Dusty--stick it on the brush-guard ( the fold up frame on the front ) on the DTC Night Ops Humvee.
That or it might work on the front of the Dred Knoks Thunder Machine.
Just tuck the ends around the frame, no need to intertwine the whole thing.
Post by: bandonov on October 03, 2010, 08:33:25 AM
Quote from: "ARROW"
Not an Easter Egg, but a dandy use for an item most folks might not find a use for:
The barb wire roll that comes with Dusty--stick it on the brush-guard ( the fold up frame on the front ) on the DTC Night Ops Humvee.
That or it might work on the front of the Dred Knoks Thunder Machine.
Just tuck the ends around the frame, no need to intertwine the whole thing.
That sounds cool! Do you have a pic?
Post by: turner on October 03, 2010, 03:51:28 PM
On the predator recipe, when I looked closely at the details of the predator, it seems the parts don't match as well as they should. But the lower legs of the tornado kick snake eyes are the ones for the predator I think.
Post by: bandonov on October 03, 2010, 09:28:58 PM
Post by: darth cujo on October 05, 2010, 10:39:19 PM
Quote from: "bandonov"
I have a feeling we will need to paint the Predator figure to be happy with it.Yeah, I kinda expect that given the easter egg nature of this BaP. But even if we have to paint it, I hope we'll at least get all the pieces. Then again, I'm not buying extras right now, so I'll have to track down the pieces after the fact if we do get them all. I don't really want to buy extras if we're not getting the whole thing. Come to think of it, I'm not sure if I want to buy extras unless they're on clearance. That will be one expensive predator! But I get the sense we won't see this line on clearance!
Post by: bandonov on October 05, 2010, 10:56:31 PM
Post by: SnowHawk on October 18, 2010, 08:03:20 AM
Post by: Realboss on October 18, 2010, 06:41:39 PM
Quote from: "SnowHawk"
I just got my Recondo from my local Action Figure specialty store. I think when you take his vest off, he really looks like Jesse Ventura in the credits of Predator when he is wearing the MTV t shirt and the harness. When extra's come available I am going to use him for my Blaine custom.
The Mini gun that came with the movie version of Heavy Duty works really well for "Old Painless".
Post by: olyeller01 on October 18, 2010, 08:30:47 PM
Quote from: "Realboss"
Quote from: "SnowHawk"I just got my Recondo from my local Action Figure specialty store. I think when you take his vest off, he really looks like Jesse Ventura in the credits of Predator when he is wearing the MTV t shirt and the harness. When extra's come available I am going to use him for my Blaine custom.
The Mini gun that came with the movie version of Heavy Duty works really well for "Old Painless".
Marauder John has a cut-down version of his mingun (with backpack) that is a very good duplication of "Old Painless." In fact, the description on the item even says "similar length to the weapon used in Predator." I have one, and it's a freaking awesome setup. See here: http://www.marauderinc.com/servlet/Detail?no=315 (http://http://www.marauderinc.com/servlet/Detail?no=315)
Post by: turner on October 19, 2010, 09:13:59 AM
Post by: Realboss on October 19, 2010, 06:15:05 PM
Post by: Realboss on October 20, 2010, 10:10:59 PM
The other dude is Odd Ball(see customs section of explanation).
http://s307.photobucket.com/albums/nn30 ... OC%20HISS/ (http://s307.photobucket.com/albums/nn304/realboss_2008/POC%20HISS/)
Post by: bandonov on October 20, 2010, 10:44:26 PM
Post by: ARROW on November 20, 2010, 05:15:01 PM
Quote from: "bandonov"
Better late than never:Quote from: "ARROW"Not an Easter Egg, but a dandy use for an item most folks might not find a use for:
The barb wire roll that comes with Dusty--stick it on the brush-guard ( the fold up frame on the front ) on the DTC Night Ops Humvee.
That or it might work on the front of the Dred Knoks Thunder Machine.
Just tuck the ends around the frame, no need to intertwine the whole thing.
That sounds cool! Do you have a pic?
(http://http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y270/KenDavisCartoons/Night-Hummer.jpg)
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on November 20, 2010, 06:53:59 PM
Post by: bandonov on November 20, 2010, 10:08:32 PM
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Post by: NeoDragonKnight on January 26, 2011, 04:54:05 PM
Post by: Arashikage Ninja #333 on February 01, 2011, 10:22:29 PM
Quote from: "dodge822"
in my opinion, I'm also not sure the snake eyes torso is the right one neither, it has to much armor/ clothing, if you think back to the predator movies, the predator was bare chest, was it not?
Depends which movie and which one Their basic item was the mesh but they had all types of armor that they wore. Predator 2 designs had full upper chest armor.
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on February 03, 2011, 10:16:50 AM
Post by: bandonov on February 03, 2011, 10:25:52 AM
Post by: Raptor on February 03, 2011, 02:48:50 PM
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Post by: SnakeEyesOnAPlane on February 06, 2011, 05:09:21 PM
Maybe I'll make some customs of the Nostromo crew while I'm at it. You know, in case I need some junction hatches sealed or some cats recovered.