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Dersham 07-15-2007 02:08 PM

It would've been nice to get a different mold for the commander from the other girls, but they still look rather cool. Its nice to see that we'll get a female Doc character too, I didn't think I'd ever see one of those.

Uncle Flint 07-16-2007 10:54 AM

Great versions of old characters
 
I love these new versions of Zap and Clutch. These are both great figures.

Stormer 07-16-2007 11:00 AM

I LOVE the Joes so far -- they were the main draw to the set when I read the character list on the brochure and they're not disappointing me! "Lt. Claymoore" tonight, right? The Cobra from the front of the box art with the Ice-Cream Soldier body... I'm disappointed that it's not actually a new version of Claymore the Joe but hopefully he'll be a cool new bad guy character.

I have to say I'm more excited about this set than I am the whole 25th Anniversary line. Can't wait to see what any additional 2- or 3- figure sets might include, as well as the vehicles!

Lava Boss 07-17-2007 07:43 PM

Lt. Claymoooooore :p is kinda weak. Why? Because he looks like a figure than any of us could make by putting Balrog's head on Shock Viper v1's body. For the money, these figures should look more creative than that.

But I suspect they blew their budget on the new parts for the ladies, as looking at the figures they all use recently utilized molds, all cleaned up and ready to go. The exception, thus far, is Balrog's head mold.

Spring-action launchers....ick...why?

It's odd that the Night Stalker officer is a Captain, why Claymoore is just a 1st Lieutenant, since he's sort of an old character (from Sunbow's THE TRAITOR).

Also, aren't Shock Vipers officially just flame throwers? Kinda of an odd unit to have its own leader. I'd see them as mixed in with other heavy weapons troopers, not as a seperate entity.

Self-Modifier 07-17-2007 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Lava Boss
Lt. Claymoooooore :p is kinda weak.


But I bet Larry Hama would be proud of the file name-- Clayton Moore is right up there with Skip A. Stone and Alvin Pine, among others.

Captain Max 07-17-2007 11:02 PM

I'm liking EVERYTHING except 'Clay Moore'. I like those sexy backless femme-troopers,girl-Doc.....and the Old-School Joes!Yay! :p

Lava Boss 07-18-2007 06:39 AM

Grunt is up and pretty so-so. Apparently uses Comic pack Hawk head, the first one, I think, which is tiny.

Snow Job body...well, the Snow Job body they've been using with those stupid rolled up sleeves.

Odd they dug up that Sky Patrol rifle.

Somebody elsewhere said the stone blizzard camo makes them look like painters, yeah...it's not the greatest.

Uncle Flint 07-18-2007 06:53 AM

Secondary Market
 
I really love some of these figures, but the convention sets are always pricey. I would like to just buy the four old school Joes. What do you guys think are the odds of seeing these figures posted on ebay by those guys who sell bulk figures. Are they manufacturing these in China like all the other figures? Or, because its such a small run do they just do it here in the States?

blackgrifter 07-18-2007 08:17 AM

I like the sets, but $250 is to much. I will pick up DOC and Clutch if i pick up any. I do like the female cobra figures, picking one or two of those would be cool.

Apparition 07-19-2007 01:09 PM

This set looks so great, but there is no way I could ever afford it. If I'm lucky I might be able to pick up a few figures on ebay. :(


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