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01-11-2021, 11:34 PM
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#821
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Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Re: I open a toy & post it here... VOL 2!
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Originally Posted by Toradoch
This was a suprisingly fun figure. I picked him up used and he came with the upgrade kit (head, shoudler fix, missile rack and gun). I was sort of on the fence until I saw him used in Harris Louierro's awesome Generations stop motion on his YouTube channel.
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That’s sick, I didn’t even know about those upgrades. Certainly needs the help. I’ll also check out the stop motion stuff, I’m always in awe of it.
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01-12-2021, 12:08 PM
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#822
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Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Re: I open a toy & post it here... VOL 2!
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Hasbro- Star Wars Black Series: Han Solo and TaunTaun.
Echo Base Officer: “Your TaunTaun will freeze before you reach the first marker!”
Han Solo: “Then I’ll see you in Hell! CHRISTIAN HELL!!”
This was a joke from the comedian Paul Rust that I always laugh about when I think of the scene on Hoth and get a chuckle from. Yes, it’s only a movie written with some “earth familiarities” , but these are the types of moments or lines of dialogue that take us out of the world from a long time ago in a galaxy far far away. One the more pedantic moments from me is the packing scene in Ep 2 Attack of the Clones. If you blocked that movie from your brain, (I don’t blame you) the scene involves Anakin and Padma discussing her leaving Coruscant to her native Naboo for protection as there have been multiple attempts on her life. Like most of the movie, the dialogue is inconsequential, but the issue is that she is packing suitcases… Like normal suitcases. I mean, I’m not sure if they are a Samsonite brand with TSA approved lock, but they are typical looking suitcases. So the question is, do they not have a better way to pack? Have we as a society on Earth perfected the best possible way to transport a weeks’ worth of clothes to go on holiday? I have to imagine in a galaxy where Light Speed, Magic Wizards and laser swords are the norm that then could do better than that? I suppose some kuddos can be given to Lucas for actually addressing the fact that people need to change clothes in real life, as Luke, Han and Leia had the same clothes on for each movie in the original trilogy, but again, think of something better than a suitcase.
Pros: Right from the jump I was very excited at the change to get a 6” version of Hoth Han and his Tauntaun because back in the day, I was lucky enough to get the 12” version of the same set, and it remains to be one of my FAVORITE pieces in my collection. Reason being is because back in the day Hasbro decided to royally screw with Canadian’s and release a bunch of these 12” figures to US only retailers and did not make them available internationally. This was a time before Amazon, EB Games, online retailers or even Wal-Mart, so all I had was my local comic shop (which is still standing thank you very much) and Toys R Us. If I recall correctly, most of these 12” exclusives went to KB Toys of all places and were all but out of reach, but I got lucky and was able to get the massive 12” figure. I’m honestly not sure from where, but the point is that I felt very fortunate to get him. Fast forward 20-some years and Hasbro releases a similar set, but with one major difference: the color of Han’s parka. Ever since the movie, there has been some discussion as to what the real color of Han’d parka was, Blue or Brown. I don’t really care as I like both, but prefer the blue one as I have a matching one that I wear when it hits thirty below. Outside the jacket and my nostalgic enjoyment of the figure, I love the detailed sculpt of both Han and the Tauntan and the removable hood and goggles. Its overall just a solid set.
Cons: I’ll keep this short, but it’s a pet peeve of mine when a figure that is meant to ride something, be it a motorcycle or beast of burden, doesn’t ride very well and unfortunately Han has some issues in that department. I recognize that it would likely require an entire redesign of the figure and likely affect the look when not riding, but it’s still an issue. Additionally I wish there was a way to remove his hood without feeling that I was going to rip the soft plastic. Lastly, while I appreciate the “articulation” on the Tauntaun, it still has an issue staying upright with Han on its back. Funny enough the 12” version has the same issue, but one would think a Black Series caliber figure, made for collectors, would be solid.
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01-12-2021, 12:09 PM
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#823
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Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Re: I open a toy & post it here... VOL 2!
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01-13-2021, 02:09 PM
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#824
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Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Re: I open a toy & post it here... VOL 2!
Last edited by Team Jetfire; 01-13-2021 at 02:12 PM.
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01-13-2021, 02:28 PM
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#825
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Re: I open a toy & post it here... VOL 2!
Hardhead makes me wonder why nobody has tried a Dick Tracy toy-line revival.
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01-14-2021, 02:03 PM
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#826
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Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Re: I open a toy & post it here... VOL 2!
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Originally Posted by ghostlurk29
Hardhead makes me wonder why nobody has tried a Dick Tracy toy-line revival.
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That’s a really great idea. I’d even support a new movie as the old one has not really aged well.
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01-14-2021, 03:00 PM
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#827
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Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Re: I open a toy & post it here... VOL 2!
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01-14-2021, 03:00 PM
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#828
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Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Re: I open a toy & post it here... VOL 2!
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01-15-2021, 03:14 PM
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#829
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Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Re: I open a toy & post it here... VOL 2!
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Hasbro- G.I. Joe Renegades: Storm Shadow
I’m continuing to review each episode of the short lived G.I. Joe Renegades show; see review 275-2, 302-2, 330-2, 357-2, 384-2, 398-2, 425-2, 440-2, 452-2 & 480-2 for previous thoughts.
EP: 12 Homecoming Part 2
Basic Premise (From Wikipedia): With the Joes in Flint's military custody, the Baroness tries to regain control of the hard drive holding Cobra's secrets from their military transport. The Joes' identities are compromised in the process, leading to them being called the "Springfield Four". After losing a battle with Snake Eyes atop a moving train, Storm Shadow approaches the Baroness to form an alliance with Cobra.
Thoughts: A fine episode with some definite highlights including camos by Stalker and Tripwire, a train takeover by a very skilled Baroness and long overdue re-appearance by Storm Shadow, but it really only boiled down to a wild goose chase with the joes evading capture and Flint still not trusting Duke even though there is clearly some craziness happening behind the scenes. That said, it was nice to see how Storm Shadow joins the team as a way to get at Snake Eyes.
Pros: Literally everything is great about Renegades Storm Shadow. Tons of accessories, uniform changes from black to red belts and two different head sculpts including the Renegades style and more traditional RAH look. This really is the pinnacle version of Storm Shadow.
Cons: The only issue of the figure is people’s ability to actually find the figure in store. I was lucky to get my grubby hands on two due to a lucky find at Winners, but I know retail finds were more than frustration, something that seems to be the norm for GI Joe figures in general.
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01-18-2021, 03:18 PM
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#830
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Re: I open a toy & post it here... VOL 2!
What I love most about this thread is it's a time machine, looking back at stuff I missed, sold or/and regret selling. Great stuff!
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