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Originally Posted by Evan
The goggles don’t seem to quite fit over his eyes. They rest on his forehead just fine. I’ve tried to force them all the way down, but I’m afraid of breaking them.
The back pack actually shoots water!
I may still be used to the 80’s G.I. Joes here, but the plastic is much softer than what I am used to.
I mean is “too many accessories” really a complaint? Just give me a place to put them Hasbro! And the softer plastic should result in less broken thumbs – my own included!
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The goggles fit over the eyes. It's just pretty tight the first time you do it. I had the same problem with my 25th anniversary Snow Job. Do it once, and it's not a problem afterwards. That's how I like to display my Destro.
I love that the backpack shoots water. It's designed to look like a collector toy, with no silly neon bits, an the button is done so it doesn't stick out like a sore thumb. Very nice playable feature that I'm sure young kids will like.
Yeah, I was put off guard when I first handled one of the 25th anniversary Joes and the plastic was soft. But as you pointed out, it prevents broken thumbs, which I absolutely hated. My onely quibble with those rubbery hands is that sometimes the fingers are molded too open, so it's hard to hold anything in it.
With regards to accessories, I definitely think "Too many accessories" is a legit complaint. I have baggies full of accessories I never use. What I love about POC, is that most of the characters can carry all their gear (which is why Snow Job is one of my favorites), so I was a bit disappointed when Destro couldn't carry all his stuff, but whatever. The extra bits just end up going into baggies and then into a bin in the closet.
I will always love the orignial 80's toys and the 25th line, but POC totally shits on everything before it. IMO, while 25th anniversary was a nice redo of the 80's toy, meant to make them modern-like but retain the odd 80's designs (eg: Alley Viper's Orange camo), POC is a true modernization of the toy line. POC is definitely my favorite Joe line, and possibly one of my favorite toy lines in general. I can't wait for 2011 Low Light.
EDIT: Also, how great is Destro's paint job? The subtle frosting on his mask, the snow on the jacket, etc. Awesome. Great review, man!
