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Big Lob (or) Return of the O-Ring!

11-26-2009, 05:58 PM	#1
Prince Adam Think For Yourself Offline --> Posts: 4,185 --> Join Date: Aug 2007	Big Lob (or) Return of the O-Ring! Some 22 years later they are finally making a Big Lob figure. lol Kinda neat I guess, the vintage figure that never was. And wow does Mercer's head look weird like that and note the painted lips... http://gijoeclub.com/clubexclusives10.cfm#biglob __________________

11-26-2009, 06:06 PM	#2
Scarrviper Veteran Offline --> Posts: 12,410 --> Join Date: Jul 2007	I think he looks ok, I like the part selection. I'm not in the club so if I have the opportunity I might try to snag him. __________________ My Flickr Page "It was long ago, and it was far away, and it was so much better than it is today."

11-26-2009, 07:28 PM	#3
Outrider It's been a great ride! Offline --> Posts: 14,302 --> Join Date: Jun 2005	Seeing as the con sets have changed over to 25th construction, I only renewed my membership this year to get this figure. If the free membership figure goes 25th as well next year, I'll be saving my money. __________________ "The future's uncertain and the end is always near." - The Doors "Roadhouse Blues".

11-26-2009, 08:17 PM	#4
Lava Boss Veteran Offline --> Posts: 3,378 --> Join Date: Apr 2006	There's that Hydro Viper set they mentioned but probably won't make. I mean, look what happened to the Adventure Team sets, first RAH, now 25th...if they make them. (Don't hold your breath.) I'd gladly pay $5 for that Big Lob....which means I will never own one.

11-26-2009, 09:46 PM	#5
zedhatch Veteran Offline --> Posts: 1,055 --> Join Date: Feb 2005	I'm sorry I just feel it was cheap an unimaginative to use mercer's head for Big Lob, now he looks like Kurt Russel after a Hawian Vacation. There were plenty of heads that could have fit the bill better, even Red Dog. __________________ http://www.zedsjoesite.com Home Scale Wars updated Mon-Fri Every Week

Mercer's head: TERRIFIC!

11-26-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by zedhatch

I'm sorry I just feel it was cheap an unimaginative to use mercer's head for Big Lob, now he looks like Kurt Russel after a Hawian Vacation.

There were plenty of heads that could have fit the bill better, even Red Dog.

I agree, the Mercer's head is terrific: what a shame.
They'd use a new head.
The Gung Ho arms were used for Slaughter exclusive too.

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11-26-2009, 10:56 PM	#7
vader9900 To old to play with toys! Offline --> Posts: 5,962 --> Join Date: Oct 2007	Whatapileoshite! __________________ "It ain't about how hard you hit, but how hard you can get hit, how much you can take and keep moving forward - thats how winning is done!" Rocky Balboa

11-27-2009, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Outrider

Seeing as the con sets have changed over to 25th construction, I only renewed my membership this year to get this figure. If the free membership figure goes 25th as well next year, I'll be saving my money.

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Originally Posted by vader9900

Whatapileoshite!

Agreed, on both counts. However, I still have yet to renew my membership. And seeing as how this figure sux, I think I'll keep my $43 this year! What happened to Big Lob's patented "ping pong ball shaped 'FRO?" Now he's sporting a modified Brush cut? I could do better with a few Corps Figure repaints stuck together with glue! Damn.....and finally, the Club sells out!

11-27-2009, 09:47 AM	#9
Stormer Wasss once a man Offline --> Posts: 1,430 --> Join Date: Nov 2006	I hope the "prototype, final product may vary" disclaimer holds true for the head, but the body looks good to me. Definitely far from perfect but this is the most excited I've been about a Joe figure all year. __________________ * * * * * Come check out my Flickr account for more pics of my collection and additional shots from my JoeDios photoshoots. Includes my "Class Reunion" and "Foes Of The Joes" sets, exclusive to Flickr! Last updated 2/5/10.

11-27-2009, 10:22 AM	#10
Self-Modifier Crossover King Emeritus Offline --> Posts: 1,472 --> Join Date: Feb 2005	Looks okay to me. Since I never owned Mercer v1, I didn't even realize that was his head! I thought it was a new mold!! __________________ is on indefinite hiatus...