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Images credit to some guy from Hisstank, but I totally stole and hosted the images myself

Thanks, man!

I really, really, really like that Duke.

However, I'm no fan of that CC and the LOLHUEG "Resolute" art gets a big thumbs down from me. I will say that the Trooper looks interesting and I await clearer out of pack photos.

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Duke - Well if we gotta have 35 different versions at least this ones new and not bad. But I will probably pass unless I fodderize him.
Cobra Commander - He has some nice gear Like the helmet and the skirt and the shaw. I will probably get him for fodder.
Cobra Trooper - Not bad, In a way this is how Troopers shoulda been. Flak jackets and pads. But he lacks a Cobra symbol. I might get one.. Maybe...
Torch - The comic Pack torch was better IMO Pass
Firefly - Looks pretty kool but I like my ninjafied sabbituars with more armor and/or padding.. Might make great fodder.
Blowtorch - Looks like a winner. Might even say a must get. While I would have rather seen Ripcord, Blowtorch is nice also and woulda been on my wishlist (After Ripcord)

Anyhow, my 2 cents as they appear in these pictures.

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Duke, Yawn
Torch, Yawn
Firefly, Is this really nessessary?
CC, Great fig
Trooper, Cool
Blowtorch, super win

So 3 out of 6 seems to be my track record with 25th

Is it just me, or does the artwork for Cobra Commander make him look like he's slipping on a banana peel?

I like Duke but don't have a need for him unless its fodder.

CC is nice, will likely get.

Cobra trooper is nice, I can see myself getting a few.

Blowtorch x2, one loose one MOC.

Torch is weak but I want one MOC for the wall.

Firefly is a complete pass unless I need fodder.

Fairly lukewarm for me

Torch - well despite how aweful he looks in these colours, I'm picking one up to satisfy my '83 - '87 MOC collection. Even though I know they modified the original cardback artwork, it's still nice and well - a single carded Ripper and Torch will get me buying so that I can add them to the single-carded Buzzer and Zartan.

Firefly - like the cardback artwork but very unecessary figure. Pass

Cobra Trooper - again, nice pose on the artwork, figure looks pretty fit too. I'm not a fan of the new head or helmet, I got him in DVD Pack 5 and it's just too big when compared with the other troopers

Cobra Commander - nice, not into Resolute though. I'm glad for the fans that like their joes down and dirty and realistic as possible, but I still like my hoaky, innocent sunbow cartoon version.

Duke - see above

Blowtorch - getting two, one to keep MOC to keep my 83'-'87 MOC quota going, and one loose because he's so badass.

So in a way I'm greatful to be saving some doe. Wave 12 I'll only pick up a carded Ripper for completist-sake, so the money I've saved will surely fund the Stinger, Moccassin, SkyHawk, Outback, and the 5-pack Joes & Cobras redux!

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It's a little hard to tell from these pics, but that Firefly might make a good base for a DD style Shipwreck custom.

I'm thrilled about that new Duke.
He looks very functional so is that new trooper. I'll have to build a small squad of them.
Again that Blowtorch figure rocks.

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I'm digging the duke, what's up with his near-arm length elbow pads though?
The trooper and the rest are all nice.
Looks like Torch is kinda bland.

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Does the Cobra Trooper have a Cobra logo on the helmet? I can't tell because of the glare on the figure.

Not a bad wave.

Resolute stuff looks enough like my other figures to fit into the collection while different enough to make a squad of blue shirts that will standout a bit compared to my other squads.

Like Spin Doctor said Firefly looks like he'd be an easy custom to make a Devils Due style Shipwreck with.

Heck I might even get that Duke which is a bit of a change for me not to be fussing about oh no not another Duke.

13... sheesh...

I haven't even seen Wave 10 at retail yet...

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Does anyone know how those Resolute torsos are constructed? They look to be one piece. If they've moved the swivel down to the waist then this is a very good thing.

If they've removed the waist swivel and made it all one piece - that is a very bad thing...

...for which they will be punished at retail.

That said, if they do have swivel torsos, I am very interested in that Duke. It's the first one that I've liked in a very long time.

- R

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They all have vests on so the articulation is hidden. I've been liking the figures like that since I never have liked that upper torso articulation the way Hasbro has done them. The "man boobs" look.

I like what I see. The troopers look perfect. Cobra Commander has too much of a Darth Vader look, but I still like him. Duke looks good as well and if they have to make another one I prefer something thats totally new like this. Torch and Firfly are both a pass. Blowtorch of course is a must have.

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