G.I. Joe Hall of Heroes

Oh yeah. I resisted these guys when the news 1st broke that these repacks would be coming out. But once again, packaging wins out!

These figures are worth it for the display quality alone, but in addition to the gold foil goodness, each figure has subtle paint improvements and comes with many accessories. I’m glad I gave in to my weakness and ordered this set. Though at this time I am still awaiting the arrival of Storm Shadow (HoH:4).

Hall of Heroes Set

Hall of Heroes — Boxed Back

HoH:1 — Snake Eyes v1 w/Timber

HoH:1 — Snake Eyes v1 (CU)

HoH:1 — Timber (CU)

HoH:2 — Firefly

HoH:2 — Firefly (CU)

HoH:2 — Firefly Accessories (CU)

HoH:3 — Cobra B.A.T.

HoH:3 — Cobra B.A.T. (CU)

HoH:3 — Cobra B.A.T. Accessories (CU)

HoH:5 — Beachhead

HoH:5 — Beachhead (CU)

HoH:6 — Cobra Viper

HoH:6 — Cobra Viper (CU)

HoH:7 — Crimson Guard

HoH:7 — Crimson Guard (CU)

HoH:8 — Flint v1

HoH:8 — Flint v1 (CU)

HoH:9 — Zartan v2

HoH:9 — Zartan v2 (CU)

HoH:10 — Snake Eyes v2

HoH:10 — Snake Eyes v2 (CU)

G.I. Joe — Wave 12: Python Crimson Guard — Python Patrol Elite Trooper

 1) PYTHON CRIMSON GUARD — Python Patrol Elite Trooper

• Body/Weapons — Crimson Guard (w5)

This figure is just a repaint of the Wave 5 Crimson Guard, though it makes little sense to continue to call him “Crimson” when he is predominantly yellow and grey.

So while we await the release of more Python Patrol members (Python Copperhead is on the way), this figure on its own, while still an excellent mold, is somewhat ho-hum. But Wave 12 was never meant to blow us away with anything new and was only meant to be repaints and repacks like Waves 4 and 8.

Figure: ***
Excitement Factor: *1/2 

Python Crimson Guard — Loose Front

Python Crimson Guard — Loose Back

Python Crimson Guard — Accessories

Python Crimson Guard (w12) vs Crimson Guard (w5) — Front

Python Crimson Guard (w12) vs Crimson Guard (w5) — Right Side

Python Crimson Guard (w12) vs Crimson Guard (w5) — Back

Python Crimson Guard (w12) vs Crimson Guard (w5) — Left Side

Python Patrol, Wave 5, Desert Assault Squad, Comic 2-Pack

He’ll Fight For Freedom… (pt.2) — Desert Assault Squad Review

EXTREME CONDITIONS PACK (1 of 2): COBRA DESERT ASSAULT SQUAD

This review covers the first of two online exclusive multipacks both of which have hostile environment themes. The figures are mostly an amalgamation of parts from previously released figures, and many of the combinations are very creative. In my review of these figures, I will break down as much as possible where the re-used parts come from before giving my thoughts on the pros and cons of the figure as a whole.

1) Cobra Trooper — Flamethrower Specialist

• Head: Cobra Viper (w7)
• Body: Barbecue (w9)
• Flamethrower/Gas Tank: Dreadnok Torch (cp w2)
• Rifle: Cobra Officer (w2)

A great looking figure with an imaginative use of accessories. The only flaw is that the flamethrower’s cord makes it difficult to be placed in the figure’s hand, which is molded too wide to begin with so he really can’t get a firm grip on the weapon’s handle. He also looks slightly weird without the Viper’s goggles, but they wouldn’t makes sense here. And finally, he also has difficulty holding onto his rifle; I wonder if Hasbro could have used the Cobra Officer hands instead. ***

He’ll Fight For Freedom… (pt. 1)

Cobra Extreme Conditions multipacks have arrived! This is the first set — the Desert Assault Squad. Figure reviews to come in a follow-up post!

Extreme Conditions Pack (1 of 2) — Cobra Desert Assault Squad (front)

Extreme Conditions Pack (1 of 2) — Cobra Desert Assault Squad (back)

Desert Infantry — Crimson Guard (art detail)

Desert Infantry — Crimson Guard

Desert Specialist Officer — Cobra Officer (art detail)

Desert Specialist Officer — Cobra Officer

Explosives Specialist — Cobra Trooper (art detail)

Explosives Specialist — Cobra Trooper

Mercenary — Major Bludd (art detail)

Mercenary — Major Bludd

Flamethrower Specialist — Cobra Trooper (art detail)

Flamethrower Specialist — Cobra Trooper

Hostile Environment Specialist — Cobra Trooper (art detail)

Hostile Environment Specialist — Cobra Trooper

Desert Infantry — Crimson Guard (art detail)

Desert Infantry — Crimson Guard