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canprime:
Might as well start a thread now. No official word yet, but enough reveals to know that Super7 is doing Joe. Early reveal seemed to point to Ultimates, ReAction and Cyborg offerings.
Now we have Timber in what is obviously Ultimates scale. While timing aside (who might skip this because of Hasbro's release?), It should be interesting.
Their Cyborg line will obviously start with a B.A.T.
ReAction will be interesting, but probably follow close to whatever they release in Ultimates.
Next post will be after this week's reveals.
canprime:
https://super7.com/blogs/news/super7-and-hasbro-team-up-for-g-i-joe-ultimates-and-reaction-figures
So the reveals were last week.
Have to say I am both excited, and surprised.
In regards to the ReAction line I am thrilled with what the went with, but WOW is that a lot of product. I would personally buy the whole set if I could afford to, but funds are too limited nowadays to go in on a line I don't 100% want. I love the variety of troopers, especially the deep dive of the "Y' & "H" backs for the Cobra Troopers. Kwinn was an inspired early choice.
If they were cheaper I would get them all, but at $20+ (Cdn) it just isn't worth it for 5 POA figures that only have a cursory ability to work with the original ARAH line. Still, bravo Super7.
Now, as for Ultimates.......
WOW, talk about the cartoon jumping out of your TV and into toy form. These look great!!! I am a little surprised by the choice of figures. Super7 has been pretty good at going at least a little out of left field for one figure in a wave. This time it was all safe bets, but thankfully 1 Army builder.
Duke is the weakest in my opinion. Something about the head sculpts just seems off. I don't know if it is the cartoon design, or not, but it just didn't translate as well as I would have thought. Also I don't get why Snake Eyes gets a jet pack, but Duke doesn't. He is arguably the one with the most memorable uses of a jet pack. I mean he is wearing one in the opening credits of the first series, and the opening of the movie is iconic for his use of a Jet Pack to destroy the Cobra Aircraft, and then taking the Flag up to the Statue Of Liberty.
Cobra Commander. I like the overall look, and the video game ad accessory (Snake wrapped around the globe) is a classic Super7 deep dive. I love the cape as well. I only wish they would have included the hooded head instead, but I guess it is a wait and see if the rumour of Hasbro not wanting to use the hooded version anymore holds true.
Snake Eyes. Finally the "Ultimate" (get it) V1 Snake Eyes from the cartoon. This is incredible and looks exactly like he popped out of my TV. Timber is an awesome accessory and I love the cartoon accurate rifles. AND YES he had exposed hands, not gloves!!
BAT. Saved the best for last. This is a thing of beauty!!!!! I can't wait for this bad boy (I actually went in for 2, and might get 1 more, but $$$). I love the red face plate, which finally gets the cartoon version in my hands that I always wanted. All the accessories are perfect compliments to the figure. I am so happy with this figure. Maybe the only thing I would have wanted was a replaceable battle damaged chest plate, but no big whoop.
Pete The Greek:
I have no interest in GI JOE figures that have the same shitty articulation as the original Star Wars figures.
canprime:
--- Quote from: Pete The Greek on July 23, 2021, 11:21:58 AM ---I have no interest in GI JOE figures that have the same shitty articulation as the original Star Wars figures.
--- End quote ---
Tell us how you really feel Pete. :)
Yeah the limited articulation (less than original ARAH) is a letdown, but that is what Super7 does. Someone pointed out that they, as a company, come from the vinyl, static side of collecting. So I get their decision to go the simplified ReAction route. Of course it also would make sense that Hasbro doesn't want another company doing 3 3/4" figures that are their domain, especially for GI Joe. So this is a good compromise for those who want them.
At $20+ Cdn each I am taking a hard pass. Hell I won't shell out for the new 3 3/4" figures either at $18. I just don't see the value anymore when the 25th/ME figures started out less than $10.
canprime:
Also if anyone is interested, here is an interview with Brian Flynn from Super7 about their GI Joe line.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIN6Ml6OAjA
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