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06-24-2021, 03:35 PM
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#1011
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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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06-25-2021, 07:28 PM
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#1012
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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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06-28-2021, 01:03 PM
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#1013
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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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06-29-2021, 02:49 PM
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#1014
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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- Transformers- Studio Series: Bonecrusher
Oh my word, I am such a sucker for these Studio Series figures; especially the ones from the first live action Transformers movies as they really hit from a nostalgic point of view. I mean, it came out 14 years ago and so much has changed for the brand and let’s face it, not really for the better. Sure if you love constant barrage of Optimus = Red truck and Megatron = Silver tank then I’m sure you really enjoyed the last 14 years given that’s all we have got, but even back then I was ready for something else, but alias, Hasbro isn’t in the business of taking chances anymore.
Pros: Much like the other Decepticons in the live action movies, Bonecrusher has an extremely unique looking robot mode that the designers were able to capture. This is quite the feat considering that I’m not sure that the character modes were originally designed with realism in transformation from robot to vehicle in mind. The transformation is fairly complex, as is the case with these Studio Series figures, but I was able to manage without Youtube assistance. Vehicle mode is solid and does a decent job in hiding the robot parts.
Cons: Overall bone crusher is a bit difficult to get decently posed, but I attribute that to the unique design. Also, I feel like he should be a bit larger given to scale better in vehicle mode with the other studio series figures.
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06-30-2021, 01:44 PM
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#1015
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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 Classified: Duke.
Here’s a hot take that I’m sure that I shared before: I’ve never liked Duke and do not feel that he is on the same level as Optimus Prime, Matt Tracker or He-Man in terms of the various 80’s cartoon good guy leaders. I mean, he’s not even the top ranking member on the Joe team, but perhaps worse in my mind: he’s just an extremely boring character with blond hair, blue eyes and overall a generic look. Over time they have even worked to update the character in the movies and cartoon series, but to no avail for me anyways; there are just way better characters in the Joe lore that I’d rather see in action.
Pros: Despite my relative apathetic view on the character, Duke is another fantastic G.I. Joe Classified figure that I’m happy to have in my collection. Solid overall sculpt with lots of detail, exceptional articulation throughout, nice weapon selection with the ability to hold them all at one time and even an old school backpack that can be pegged into his back.
Cons: While not really a con per-se, Duke’s head sculpt looks EXACTLY like a guy I work with. Like it's seriously freaky. Outside of that I know that other collectors hate all the unnecessary details on his suit, but it doesn’t matter to me as I really do not view these as legit military figures.
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07-01-2021, 12:13 PM
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#1016
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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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07-02-2021, 12:22 PM
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#1017
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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- Marvel Legends: Spider-UK
I was all set to complain about once again not knowing who this character is, but turns out after a quick reminder, that I actually know exactly who this guy is as I read the entire Spider-verse mini-series. It’s not really difficult to piece his backstory together, but the coles notes include that he is the Spider-Man from a different universe who is also part of the Captain Britain Corps, who in their own right exist to protect other universes from other dimensional threats. And while I think it is cool that they included Spider-UK in Marvel Legends form given that he was one of the main characters of the mini-series, I really wish they would have picked one of the more unique characters that didn’t amount to a basic repaint.
Pros: Well, Spider-UK is another Spider for all the Spider-verse fans with an appropriate sized sculpt, a good amount of articulation and a nice character specific paint job.
Cons: Laziness, thy name is Hasbro. Let’s call this what it is: a lackluster line filler with the least amount of effort to count as a release. No spare hands, no different head sculpt, no web effects, nothing. I suppose if you are a fan of the character this is a win, but most people, like myself, the BAF piece is the real prize.
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07-05-2021, 12:52 PM
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#1018
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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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07-05-2021, 12:53 PM
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#1019
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Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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07-06-2021, 12:51 PM
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#1020
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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: Jawa
So here’s a fun thought: without the Jawa’s, the events of EP 4,5,6 as well as 7,8,9 do not happen. Think about it. If they did not pick up R2-D2 and C-3P0 in the desert they would have never found their way to Luke’s and Obi-Wan and certainly would have not have provided the Rebels the Death Star plans. Infact, if they were not captured when they were, the Storm Troopers would have most certainly found them roaming about thereby crushing the rebellion soon after. Perhaps that is why Obi-Wan and the droids show respect by burning their bodies after the Storm Troopers killed them all? Hard to say, but perhaps they are due a bit more credit for their small, but important part, of taking down the empire.
Pros: Overall I really like this look of this little guy. He has a decent sculpt and a decent amount of usable, upper body articulation. I also appreciate them including two different weapons.
Cons: As is typical at this point, the lower body artication is useless given the hard plastic skirt. Also, I’m not sure that this figure should cost the same as a typical black series figure.
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