Post by: BHMike on February 01, 2008, 01:09:08 PM
For $5.00, I'd give these a chance.
Then, while at Stealth Vipers house one day, I was checking out the Cobra Troops.
At that point I decided there were some that I wanted for a loose display.
So now I own Snake Eyes, Firefly, Storm Shadow, Destro and Scarlett (Cobra Commander, Flint, Baroness and Serpentor will be here soon).
When I got Snake Eyes, I set him up in a pose I REALLY liked and left him like that. When I got Destro - same thing. Storm Shadow - took awhile, he didn't want to stand in the position I wanted - so I had to find another position. Firefly - useless. I had the way he stands - if his harness wasn't on him - I'd be able to stand him better.
So today I got Scarlett.
What a piece of crap this is.
1. She can't hold her crossbow properly in either hand.
2. Her "belt" is annoying as hell.
3. Her pont tail limits the position in which she can be posed or faces..
The next guys that show up better be easier to display.... because I'm on the fence of getting rid of them all right now.
I shouldn't have to "add glue" or "recut" a part of a figure that I JUST bought to make it stand up or hold a weapon should I?
Just not impressed with these last few... no sir... I'm not.
Post by: Storm.Shadow on February 01, 2008, 01:14:16 PM
Post by: BHMike on February 01, 2008, 01:17:36 PM
Storm Shadow, Scarlett and Destro are all from the 5 packs. I "MAY" of found a fix for Scarlett in her posing... but it's 3rd way I'd like to pose her... not my FIRST choice.
Post by: akpayne on February 01, 2008, 01:50:05 PM
Duke/Flint has even worse hands in my opinion.
I also had a hard time with Roadblock and Gung Ho - crappy hand molds.
I couldn't get Destro to hold his suitcase in his left hand without forcibly cramming it in!
Serpentor really had no leg movement for me because of his skirt.
What bothers me - is they improved the crotch so that it didn't look like a diaper.
however they are still re-using the molds with the crappy hands - I hope atleast they fix the rubber hands on the reused molds (dreadnok comic packs)
As much as I have complained above, I do still really like this series of figures, and would love if I could by a thrid set to display (one set for me and one for my son is all I can currently justifiable afford).
I also think with seeing how hard these figures are to find in Canada, they are either doing really well and my disappointment with some of the figures is easily overlooked by other fans.
or
Wal-Mart/Zellers really never had many sets of figures to begin with.
Post by: BHMike on February 01, 2008, 01:53:16 PM
(http://http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/1078/p2014017gq7.jpg)
I'm not happy with it... and I'd move her to the back or something instead of the front if I wasn't so scared that the crossbow would "fall out" of her belt AGAIN.
I don't have any "big poses" planned for the last 5 figures I'm getting.... yet...
Post by: BHMike on February 01, 2008, 01:53:53 PM
It took me nearly an hour to pose a friggin toy?!
Ugghhh.
Post by: Scramble on February 01, 2008, 02:15:45 PM
These toys look great, but they aren't as playable as Sigma 6.
Post by: Lt Storm on February 01, 2008, 03:51:49 PM
Post by: pdaat on February 01, 2008, 03:55:09 PM
Paul
Post by: JoeIndex on February 04, 2008, 11:08:34 PM
Post by: morgardee on February 05, 2008, 08:31:12 AM
Post by: Lt Storm on February 05, 2008, 02:06:38 PM
Post by: akpayne on February 05, 2008, 02:45:51 PM
Post by: Lt Storm on February 05, 2008, 03:58:34 PM
Post by: Colonel Abernathy on February 05, 2008, 05:34:23 PM
Post by: pdaat on February 05, 2008, 06:18:15 PM
So far, I am happy with the 6 of the Original 13 I have so far. All I need is Rock'n'Roll and I'll have the first Joes I bought (a 3-pack of Stalker, Scarlett and RnR from Sears).
Paul
Post by: BHMike on February 05, 2008, 09:38:34 PM
Quote from: "Colonel Abernathy"
I refuse to be a hater with this line. I think it's the coolest thing Hasbro has ever done since the original ARAH started in 1982! You wanna gripe about something, then be miserable over how it's nearly impossible to get these toys in Canada! ;D
What? No. Just because a toy looks all nice and fancy doesn't mean it should have the pose-ability or play-ability of a rock should it?
I despise McFarlane items for being the same way - they look great - but you can't do jack with them.
They've apparently gotten better in the newer waves - that's good to hear, but I'll "hate" on something because it has flaws if I'd like to. And in this case, the Scarlett figure sucks in my opinion.
Post by: Lt Storm on February 06, 2008, 06:32:02 AM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
They've apparently gotten better in the newer waves - that's good to hear, but I'll "hate" on something because it has flaws if I'd like to. And in this case, the Scarlett figure sucks in my opinion.
I agree, a lady should not sit like that :lol:
Post by: Colonel Abernathy on February 06, 2008, 05:34:46 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Quote from: "Colonel Abernathy"I refuse to be a hater with this line. I think it's the coolest thing Hasbro has ever done since the original ARAH started in 1982! You wanna gripe about something, then be miserable over how it's nearly impossible to get these toys in Canada! ;D
What? No. Just because a toy looks all nice and fancy doesn't mean it should have the pose-ability or play-ability of a rock should it?
I despise McFarlane items for being the same way - they look great - but you can't do jack with them.
They've apparently gotten better in the newer waves - that's good to hear, but I'll "hate" on something because it has flaws if I'd like to. And in this case, the Scarlett figure sucks in my opinion.
Sorry Mike, I appreciate all you've done for Joes in Canada but I think you're wrong here :o Poseability of a rock? Hardly. I count 20 points of articulation. Last I checked, rocks had zero :wink: Sure, she has problems sitting, but let's not forget that Scarlett is from the first wave. It takes time to iron out the kinks. Let's also not forget that the first wave of the originals back in the day had massive waistpieces and no swivel-arm...and Joes couldn't even look up or down until 1985! Sure, anyone is entitled to his/her opinion of course, but I "hate" to see the Joe fandom turn into the Transformers fandom where every single new thing Hasbro comes up with is ripped to shreds, when it's obvious there is a lot of heart and soul put into their products. I, for one, am extremely happy as a Joe collector that Hasbro is making the 25th line and have purchased nearly 2 of every release so far. So Mike (and others with similar opinions)...please give the line a chance, or at least keep your "hate" to a dull roar so as not to influence any potential new fans
I'd like to see this series become a huge success for Hasbro so they hopefully continue it for a long, long time.
Post by: BHMike on February 06, 2008, 05:41:53 PM
My gripe is with the figures I HAVE so far. Read my first post. ;-)
In my opinion, based on those, this line lacks display value for me out of the package.
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the 25th line. Really. I love the packaging (that the U.S. got), I love the look and style of them. I just don't care for Scarlett and Firefly and how they "pose".... I'm still awaiting some figures, so I'm sure Scarlett and Firefly are just the rotten apples of the bunch for me. But I still stand by the fact that NO toy should have to be glued or re-cut to hold something properly. ;-)
Post by: Colonel Abernathy on February 06, 2008, 06:47:03 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Hey hey... ;-)
My gripe is with the figures I HAVE so far. Read my first post. ;-)
In my opinion, based on those, this line lacks display value for me out of the package.
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the 25th line. Really. I love the packaging (that the U.S. got), I love the look and style of them. I just don't care for Scarlett and Firefly and how they "pose".... I'm still awaiting some figures, so I'm sure Scarlett and Firefly are just the rotten apples of the bunch for me. But I still stand by the fact that NO toy should have to be glued or re-cut to hold something properly. ;-)
OK, sorry I was under the impression that you despised the 25th line :) Guess I've been around too many Transformer fans with their "OMFG PRIME'S FACE IS SCREWED UP WHY IS MEGATRON NOT A GUN" etc antics. In my opinion the 25th line really is something great despite the kinks. I'm sure as you get more figures you'll come to appreciate even the non-sitters... ;D BTW I do admit that I like the 25th more in the package than out, so perhaps there is something to your argument after all :o
Post by: Realboss on February 08, 2008, 08:26:21 PM
Post by: Pete The Greek on February 18, 2008, 07:10:04 PM
Post by: Raptor on February 19, 2008, 01:46:33 AM
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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Post by: Realboss on February 19, 2008, 05:15:01 PM
Quote from: "Raptor"
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
Post by: morgardee on February 27, 2008, 09:33:52 AM
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?
Post by: Pete The Greek on February 27, 2008, 12:36:32 PM
Post by: Stealth Viper on February 27, 2008, 01:19:17 PM
Post by: Scramble on February 27, 2008, 01:22:04 PM
So torn.
Post by: Stealth Viper on February 27, 2008, 01:24:40 PM
WIN - WIN!
Post by: akpayne on February 27, 2008, 02:10:26 PM
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.
Post by: Colonel Abernathy on February 28, 2008, 08:02:50 PM
Post by: Colonel Abernathy on February 29, 2008, 09:20:39 PM