Joe Con 2012
- Thread starter Monkeywrench
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Is that who that is? Looks a hell of a lot better than the version I thought we were getting. Is this an upgrade or a different release?
I love just about everything they just shown. I don't like that version of SE but between him and the new Eel, we'll get our first GI Joe muscle toned legs so we're not stuck with using crappy Marvel.
The Crimson Guard is okay but I just want that Russian assault rifle just so I can pretend it's an ADS amphibious assault rifle.
I love the camo patterns too. There's a lot more detail than in previous versions but I am a little urked that these versions of Flint, Duke, RB and the cobra trooper are the later waves when these are the versions we would have wanted instead.
The Crimson Guard is okay but I just want that Russian assault rifle just so I can pretend it's an ADS amphibious assault rifle.
I love the camo patterns too. There's a lot more detail than in previous versions but I am a little urked that these versions of Flint, Duke, RB and the cobra trooper are the later waves when these are the versions we would have wanted instead.
BTW. the people that actually do play with the parachutes, there's a cheap line of 1/18 approximate parachute figures with better working chutes. They even come with a tube launcher. I bet it's not hard to make it work with these joes.
I like the night landing in concpet, but it doesn't work in execution. That raft will barely fit a ME figure, much less a crate full of small arms.
It really makes me wish Bbi's assault boat was still on the market. Or that 21st had released that PBR.
It really makes me wish Bbi's assault boat was still on the market. Or that 21st had released that PBR.
I've seen them. They don't work simply because I know there's a better option. If I was seriously considering maritime figures I could suck it up, though. Anything is better than Hasbro, especially that damn-near 30 year old Cobra Night Landing.
I'm glad they did mini figs. Combat Heroes were a huge success so these can now carry the line! Excellent move! 
What is the drone coming with? At least they are showing that. The Night Landing would only be good for the accessories and that's if the price is right. Anything past $12 and I'll hold out until it hits "elsewhere".
What is the drone coming with? At least they are showing that. The Night Landing would only be good for the accessories and that's if the price is right. Anything past $12 and I'll hold out until it hits "elsewhere".
Thanks. You mean the rolled up pants Duke? That seems to be proper military fashion. Are those JNCO's he's wearing? I'd hate to see playa' have to tuck his pants in his boot.
This guy is going to look dope when I cut the anaemic Fastmags off and slap a decent rack of chest webbing on him. Hydration system or a cool assault pack on his back, a SCAR in his hands, decent head on him, an inkwash and some drybrushing and he'll be my stock Trooper.
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And that Duke is a pretty cool figure but should the bottom of his pants be rolled up like that? I thought that you don't want anything loose near your boot so it doesn't get caught on things?
I saw a lot of Special Forces Johnnies wear their trouser cuffs out in the 'Stan and Iraq.
Maybe it's part of their coolness?
I wouldn't know. I just thought they were supposed to be tucked. It is Chatum Duke though.
"Yo mutha' fucka's. Let's pop us a few cobras. Bitches be frontin' on the Presidency! Yo mutha' fukin' Joe!"
"Yo mutha' fucka's. Let's pop us a few cobras. Bitches be frontin' on the Presidency! Yo mutha' fukin' Joe!"
Strictly speaking, they don't HAVE to be. There's plenty of good reasons to do it, however.
Hell, I'm planning my Tunnel Rat to wear fucking blue jeans.
Bloused pants I'm sure makes sense, especially in wet areas, but in the desert who cares. I've spent a lot time in the outdoors and never had a need to tuck my pants into my boots. But they were never to long and had to be cuffed. Remember designers sit in comfy offices and probably think what looks fashionable. I mean how accurate are they trying to be when they make a pack to carry a shovel gas mask and 4 six shooters and shiny silver chest armor with croc boots.
gaiters in snow makes sense though.
gaiters in snow makes sense though.
I don't like the cuffed look. With modern equipment the way it is, you would think a special mission force could at least get some BDUs that fit. They don't have to be tucked, but at least get the right pant length.
Agreed!
Let's face it though... we're getting a decent amount of usable, and some better, parts for more "real world" standard troops.
I'm just excited that more figs have the rocker ankles!
Ultimate FF sucks a bit, but 3 pack FF looks killer. Also another good base fig for troops, imo. Ughhh... sucks to wait for these, again.
They fit correctly. It's mostly to keep shit from crawling (living and inanimate) up your pants leg.
But all you Tier One tough guys keep walking around like you're at the fucking mall.
Lots of nasty shit in the desert. Go read about some of the things they're finding in dump bags.
They fit correctly. It's mostly to keep shit from crawling (living and inanimate) up your pants leg.
But all you Tier One tough guys keep walking around like you're at the fucking mall.
Lots of nasty shit in the desert. Go read about some of the things they're finding in dump bags.
Which is why I'm glad I don't live anywhere near a Desert, or in Australia.
Only have Wetas and Whitetails to worry about, everything else can be swatted easily.
They fit correctly. It's mostly to keep shit from crawling (living and inanimate) up your pants leg.
But all you Tier One tough guys keep walking around like you're at the fucking mall.
Lots of nasty shit in the desert. Go read about some of the things they're finding in dump bags.
I completely understand that. By cuffed look, I mean rolled up because you're a 34 wearing a 38. If it wasn't for the fact I wanted accuracy with my MSF soldier I would have tucked his pants. The story they were in was the jungles of Costa Rica after all, lots of creepy crawlies there but everyone was running around with their pant legs dragging.