sharky Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 That was a cool video. Very well made. Just like the movie The Thing. Quote
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 G.I. Joe: Rise Of Cobra SKU #'s/Listings Quote
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 Hall of Heroes: Viper; revealed! Quote
Greyryder Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 Chrome faceplate is nice, but the glued on goggles and loss of the wicked rifle grip is utter phail. Quote
Southpaw Samurai Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 I don't know if I'm willing to pay $10-12 for another Viper, especially when most of that cost seems to have gone into additional redundant packaging. The chrome is nice, but might make him stand out too much against the rest of my Viper hordes and I'm not about to get enough over-priced repaints to hide the olders ones. The Hall of Heroes might wind up being a bust except for those who are speculating and maybe a few of the harder to find figures for those who missed them. Speaking of busts, I finally picked up the Ultimate Battle Pack at Target.... mainly because it was just under $15 on multiple markdowns (previous sticker was $38). Sadly, I already paid $15 for Short-Fuze (even though he's a semi-disappointment... I just need my Original 13!) and have my original 25 year old MOBAT (but now I have a shiny one like Steeler, Clutch, and Breaker sweated to produce for the parade in an early issue ), but couldn't pass it, as it has a HISS of a different color, even if that red looks very plastic-like and the extra Cobra drivers are nice. This set must have been a major mistake for Hasbro. Pretty much the only 'new' things were the re-issued MOBAT and a Short-Fuze made from old parts, so its no wonder no one bought it. Strangely enough, one of my favorite parts of this set is the I.G. Destro done up in classic colors... at first I thought, "Meh. Another Destro." but he's grown on me unexpectedly. I think we still need an officer-quality Steeler. The black visor on his desert-color helmet in the UBP does help (lost the mold to the old binocular-visor of the original?), but Steeler had some spiffy paint apps out of many of the Orig.13. I'd also like to see a Short-Fuze done up in cartoon style with a blue-grey helmet, visor, and no glasses with correct webbing. I might go ahead and put the Doc/glasses head on him anyway because I liked the nerdy comic look, but that would be an excuse to re-release him. Quote
Greyryder Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 Finally finished my Steel Brigade, and Major Bludd customs. Quote
David Hingtgen Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 Watching old eps on Youtube, found one that's a goldmine of neat (IMHO) repaints/remold opportunities. "Spell of the Siren". Every female character ever basically. In order of appearance: Wetsuit Lady Jaye (dark blue) Wetsuit Baroness (half grey, half red, huge Cobra logo) Female Cobra lackeys (many) Covergirl Female Televiper (never ever knew that existed before) A silver Firebat Quote
bigkid24 Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 Watching old eps on Youtube, found one that's a goldmine of neat (IMHO) repaints/remold opportunities. "Spell of the Siren". Every female character ever basically. In order of appearance: Wetsuit Lady Jaye (dark blue) Wetsuit Baroness (half grey, half red, huge Cobra logo) Female Cobra lackeys (many) Covergirl Female Televiper (never ever knew that existed before) A silver Firebat Link? I can only find snippets of the episode. I find it funny that all these women come out of the woodwork for the convenience of the story since we've never seen them before. Quote
David Hingtgen Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmfa2v8zSAw&fmt=18 Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EZnEdmTN48...feature=related Quote
sharky Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 Thanks for the link David. I hadn't seen GI-Joe episodes in ages. You know how you might watch an old TV show as an adult and you think to yourself "why did I ever like this show when I was a kid". But, I actually found myself interested in the story on this. I think I like it becuase the characters are not really 1-dimensional. There were sub-plots and various undertones. For example, the relationship between Baroness and Destro, or Scarlett and Duke. Quote
David Hingtgen Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 Like any 80's show--there's "stupid, throw-away, toy-selling eps" and ones that really do tell a good story. This is one of the latter. (pretty much--it's not the best, but it's definitely above average) Quote
sharky Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 Check this out. This guy is selling his entire GI-Joe collection in one huge lot on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/GI-JOE-COLLECTION-Huge...93%3A1|294%3A50 Quote
David Hingtgen Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 Hey, another neat repaint possibility--- http://www.joetoonarchive.com/albums/World...nd%202/0042.gif Worlds Without End, part 2. It's the Baroness outfit, but in blue, worn by one of her personal lackeys/guards. (she has some in that ep) Of course, we'd need a toon-accurate Baroness mold first. (which we've NEVER gotten, annoyingly) (interesting that the toon seems to make a lot more female "repaint characters" than male---of course that's probably because there's already a zillion established male characters/model sheets, so they just literally "repaint" the few existing female ones as needed) Quote
Mog Posted February 14, 2009 Author Posted February 14, 2009 Hmmm, I could see using some Pilot Scarlett parts, maybe some Snake Eyes v3 parts (for the lower arms), a Cobra Trooper/Officer helmet, and a few paint apps here and there to make that particular female figure. .....Unfortunately, I've been putting my focus on making other custom figures: Considering all the cool figures I've either bought, modified, and/or customized lately, I really should post an updated pic of my main Joe display. Quote
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 Toy Fair Coverage Starts TODAY! Click Here For Coverage! Quote
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 NEXT Modern Era Figures Announced! Quote
Guest sh002 Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 i just want a few of the original figures reissued exactly how they were orinally painted and sculpted like cobra commander, storm shadow, baroness, etc. Quote
David Hingtgen Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 Seems the new figs are in 7-packs: http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=9&itemid=14092 Yeah, I'll definitely take the Night Creeper/Strato/Alley Viper/Lamprey/BAT/Mindbender pack. THAT is a pack. (I'd be interested in trading Mindbender for another Strato Viper--or Copperhead! Still looking for a decently-painted Copperhead) Now if we could only get a female Strato Viper... (hey, they rock--show up several times, and you NEED 2 at a time anyways, so might as well make them look different--you sure can't use different face sculpts) Hmmmn. Maybe Pilot Scarlett+Strato Viper lower legs+harness+helmet.... Quote
Greyryder Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 All I'm interested in is Minbender, Wetsuit, and Ripcord. I'm not buying two seven packs for three figures. Maybe in single or two pack form they can get Wetsuit's arms right, and Ripcord's name right. Quote
David Hingtgen Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 New Night Raven sucks. Has "gigantic handle" syndrome. http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?dispsize...amp;pic=052.jpg On a more positive note---armored Scarlett fig: http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode=vie...600&start=0 (actually I'm thinking Mara Jade custom---or maybe Commander Shepard) Quote
Chronocidal Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 Well.. to be honest, I can deal with the handle a lot better than I can with the design. Please, someone tell me that they didn't make the fuselage into a pump action missile launcher, because that's what it looks like. And, apparently someone's gotten "cool boxy spaceship" mixed up with "fast aircraft." While I know I would've loved this years ago (seriously, 12 missiles? I would've loved to have that much ammo as a kid), I miss the resemblance the original had to an actual aircraft. Whoever decided that "intake lights" were a cool feature needs to get up close and personal to some real jet intakes in operation. Btw, is it just me, or did someone just.. well, forget the rotor blades on that gunship? I mean, ok, it could be a hovercraft.. but the stub of what could've been a propeller just makes it look like someone decided, "Nah, in the future, helicopters will have invisible propellers." Quote
Vermillion21 Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 Wow. Lots of the GIJoe movie designs are sooooo lame. Very disappointed. On a positive note, it looks like I will be saving some $$$ this summer - will only buy a few items from the Joe movie line, and mainly stick with the Modern Era 25th line. And I really dig the 7 fig packs ..... Quote
Mog Posted February 15, 2009 Author Posted February 15, 2009 Wow! That armored Scarlett is packing two huge grenades on her chest! I take it there's no way in hell we can keep talk about the movie-line toys out of this particular thread and keep it strictly 25th Anniversary related? (Even if I threaten to have Fast Draw send violators to an mini-Itano Circus-style death? ......) Wonder why they didn't show all the new 25th figures fully geared up? The Strato Viper looks tight. Don't like how the webgear on Outback doesn't match the original. If packed by himself, Chuckles would have been your pegwarmer of 2009. Wondering who the hell Altitude is (Though, I could see that body being used for Ripcord too.). Wondering whether Zap should have a moustache instead. Genuinely disappointed with Hasbro's "effort" on Wetsuit. C'mon, that's just another Torpedo repaint! Wetsuit had knee-high boots and short-sleeve arms. Stop being so damn lazy with your part choices, Hasbro!! Bummed that we're not getting a Covergirl yet. Quote
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 New Night Raven sucks. Has "gigantic handle" syndrome. It can be folded in: Box back Quote
David Hingtgen Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 It's there. Which means there's a big boxy part of the plane molded in for it to retract into. Also means it's big and boxy overall because it's full of electronic bits and automated firing mechanisms. Hasbro is like the opposite of a cell phone company---they need a 3x3in box of electronic gizmos to make 2 tiny lights and beep... Quote
Greyryder Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 Wow! That armored Scarlett is packing two huge grenades on her chest! Wondering who the hell Altitude is (Though, I could see that body being used for Ripcord too.). Wondering whether Zap should have a moustache instead. Genuinely disappointed with Hasbro's "effort" on Wetsuit. C'mon, that's just another Torpedo repaint! Wetsuit had knee-high boots and short-sleeve arms. Stop being so damn lazy with your part choices, Hasbro!! Bummed that we're not getting a Covergirl yet. Altitude IS Ripcord. I guess they felt they couldn't give him his proper name, since the movie version of Stalker has usurped it. I'm also dissapointed in Wetsuit. He needs siegie or Viper lower legs and feet, and TF Flint's arms would have made a lot more sense than the green shirt arms. I'm thinking I might get some of the armored movie Joes just to kitbash into some of my techno-organic beasties. Shouldn't take much more than a little Apoxie Sculpt, and some paint. Quote
wjrmonkey Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 Today picked up 2x F-22A jets from the True Heroes line in ToysRUs for $24.99 each ! The jet is actually very scale-accurate to 1/32, which is very large already. The displayed figures in the picture are 1/35 WWII figurines, but the cockpit easily fits all Joe figures. All this jet needs is a good repaint and some scratchbuild, and then it would not be a mere toy but a very nice large scale model. Quote
Roy Focker Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 Why can't Ripcord be named Ripcord. We know he's Ripcord. Not this Altitude guy. Are people gonna get confused there are Ripcords and one isn't a Wayans? The 7 Packs are clearly designed for the old school fans. Give Ripcord his name back. Quote
Guest sh002 Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 nice but aren't gi joes 1/18 scale? Quote
sharky Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 nice but aren't gi joes 1/18 scale? Yes, but I can't name a Joe vehicle that is actually 1:18 scale in the first place. The other thing about the True Heroes F-22 are the external missile hard points. Is that actually a version that is out there, or is that just the toy company taking a creative license to it? That was my problem with it, and the reason why I passed on it. Quote
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 Is that actually a version that is out there, or is that just the toy company taking a creative license to it? That was my problem with it, and the reason why I passed on it. It's there, used for more ordinance after air superiority is established, and stealth isn't priority. Quote
Guest sh002 Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 movie baroness figure looks kind of cool. better than scarlett at least. Quote
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