Hot Toys G.I. Joe Retaliation: Snake Eyes Collectible Figure - Full Specs & Pics
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Dollmanron
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Re: Hot Toys G.I. Joe Retaliation: Snake Eyes Collectible Figure - Full Specs & Pics
Like the figure; just not at that price!
Like the figure; just not at that price!
Re: Hot Toys G.I. Joe Retaliation: Snake Eyes Collectible Figure - Full Specs & Pics
Dollmanron
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What it looks like to me; and a lot of others, is Hot Toys is trying and is making the price for a standard no thrills figure around the $200 mark, and everything else, DX's or anything close, near to $300 or even above.
So as much as I've always liked the Snakeyes character and I think this figures is pretty cool looking, I just don't see that it's worth the price tag. After all for me, I have to be very picky with what I can buy because of what I can afford.
Another reason why in another thread that I suggested that their price hicks are only going to come back to haunt them (in my opinion) in the near future.
What it looks like to me; and a lot of others, is Hot Toys is trying and is making the price for a standard no thrills figure around the $200 mark, and everything else, DX's or anything close, near to $300 or even above.
So as much as I've always liked the Snakeyes character and I think this figures is pretty cool looking, I just don't see that it's worth the price tag. After all for me, I have to be very picky with what I can buy because of what I can afford.
Another reason why in another thread that I suggested that their price hicks are only going to come back to haunt them (in my opinion) in the near future.
Re: Hot Toys G.I. Joe Retaliation: Snake Eyes Collectible Figure - Full Specs & Pics
I still really dig this guy. Even if the movie sucks (chances are it won't be great) this is just a cool looking interpretation of a pretty iconic cartoon/toy/comic book character IMO. And again, Sideshow has taken some real liberties with some of their releases. In that sense I don't really see this as all that different from what they did with, say, Firefly or Crimson Cobra Commander.
I still really dig this guy. Even if the movie sucks (chances are it won't be great) this is just a cool looking interpretation of a pretty iconic cartoon/toy/comic book character IMO. And again, Sideshow has taken some real liberties with some of their releases. In that sense I don't really see this as all that different from what they did with, say, Firefly or Crimson Cobra Commander.
xenowolf
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Re: Hot Toys G.I. Joe Retaliation: Snake Eyes Collectible Figure - Full Specs & Pics
You have the worst eyes ever
You have the worst eyes ever
thenammagazine
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Re: Hot Toys G.I. Joe Retaliation: Snake Eyes Collectible Figure - Full Specs & Pics
You don't need to justify your fail to us, Kara.
You don't need to justify your fail to us, Kara.
Darth Cruel
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Re: Hot Toys G.I. Joe Retaliation: Snake Eyes Collectible Figure - Full Specs & Pics
I think the figutre looks cool. But it simply does not seem like Snake Eyes to me.
To be honest...it looks more like a Power Ranger, to me.
I think the figutre looks cool. But it simply does not seem like Snake Eyes to me.
To be honest...it looks more like a Power Ranger, to me.
Re: Hot Toys G.I. Joe Retaliation: Snake Eyes Collectible Figure - Full Specs & Pics
Mad Old Lu
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I loved GI Joe as a kid and collected them from the very beginning, but I steered clear of the Sideshow line just cos I didn't want to get involved with yet another line (I'm focused on Indy and SW with some Marvel sprinkled in).
And now this figure comes out. Looks great, IMO. Like you said, I think it's a great interpretation of the character--much better than Sideshow's two attempts. I am extremely tempted. The only thing this lacks are the bountiful accessories that Sideshow spoils us with.
I loved GI Joe as a kid and collected them from the very beginning, but I steered clear of the Sideshow line just cos I didn't want to get involved with yet another line (I'm focused on Indy and SW with some Marvel sprinkled in).
And now this figure comes out. Looks great, IMO. Like you said, I think it's a great interpretation of the character--much better than Sideshow's two attempts. I am extremely tempted. The only thing this lacks are the bountiful accessories that Sideshow spoils us with.
Re: Hot Toys G.I. Joe Retaliation: Snake Eyes Collectible Figure - Full Specs & Pics
The 2 interpretations are closer to the original source, than this one.
I loved GI Joe as a kid and collected them from the very beginning, but I steered clear of the Sideshow line just cos I didn't want to get involved with yet another line (I'm focused on Indy and SW with some Marvel sprinkled in).
And now this figure comes out. Looks great, IMO. Like you said, I think it's a great interpretation of the character--much better than Sideshow's two attempts. I am extremely tempted. The only thing this lacks are the bountiful accessories that Sideshow spoils us with.
The 2 interpretations are closer to the original source, than this one.
Mad Old Lu
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I can't argue with that. But I feel like they fumbled the ball in some of the details like how well the clothing and equipment should fit.
I can't argue with that. But I feel like they fumbled the ball in some of the details like how well the clothing and equipment should fit.
HeubertMichael
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True, but some collectors don't just go for accuracy alone. While SSC's Snake Eyes are indeed closer to the source material than this, I personally find this figure more life-like than SSC's, as far as the proportions and anatomical form are concerned.
Also, this Snake-Eyes figure is based on the movie Retaliation that is basically inspired by the 80's classic characters. And this figure is pretty accurate to its source material, that is Retaliation.
I may not be as elite or as hardcore a Joe fan as some of you are, but I can say that I have regularly watched the cartoon, collected the classic 3.75" figures, and have a few of SSC's Joes but I'm open to changes to any iconic character's appearance. If I don't like it, just like how I find most of Jim Lee's re-designs of most of DC characters for the new 52, I won't expect everyone else to feel the same, nor would I force them to feel the same by being repetitive.
The 2 interpretations are closer to the original source, than this one.
True, but some collectors don't just go for accuracy alone. While SSC's Snake Eyes are indeed closer to the source material than this, I personally find this figure more life-like than SSC's, as far as the proportions and anatomical form are concerned.
Also, this Snake-Eyes figure is based on the movie Retaliation that is basically inspired by the 80's classic characters. And this figure is pretty accurate to its source material, that is Retaliation.
I may not be as elite or as hardcore a Joe fan as some of you are, but I can say that I have regularly watched the cartoon, collected the classic 3.75" figures, and have a few of SSC's Joes but I'm open to changes to any iconic character's appearance. If I don't like it, just like how I find most of Jim Lee's re-designs of most of DC characters for the new 52, I won't expect everyone else to feel the same, nor would I force them to feel the same by being repetitive.
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You are not as hardcore Joe fan, that is why you dont understand. If you like the figure fine, more power to you. Im not saying not to like it. But, when people make statement like this is "iconic look' with the movie not even beign out, or this is a better interpretation than SS's, when the fact is that their's is closer to the original source (original 3/4 figure), ofcourse I'm going to say something.
True, but some collectors don't just go for accuracy alone. While SSC's Snake Eyes are indeed closer to the source material than this, I personally find this figure more life-like than SSC's, as far as the proportions and anatomical form are concerned.
Also, this Snake-Eyes figure is based on the movie Retaliation that is basically inspired by the 80's classic characters. And this figure is pretty accurate to its source material, that is Retaliation.
I may not be as elite or as hardcore a Joe fan as some of you are, but I can say that I have regularly watched the cartoon, collected the classic 3.75" figures, and have a few of SSC's Joes but I'm open to changes to any iconic character's appearance. If I don't like it, just like how I find most of Jim Lee's re-designs of most of DC characters for the new 52, I won't expect everyone else to feel the same, nor would I force them to feel the same by being repetitive.
You are not as hardcore Joe fan, that is why you dont understand. If you like the figure fine, more power to you. Im not saying not to like it. But, when people make statement like this is "iconic look' with the movie not even beign out, or this is a better interpretation than SS's, when the fact is that their's is closer to the original source (original 3/4 figure), ofcourse I'm going to say something.
HeubertMichael
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Re: Hot Toys G.I. Joe Retaliation: Snake Eyes Collectible Figure - Full Specs & Pics
I may not be a hardcore Joe fan, but I do understand your type. Hardcore fans of any franchise -- the purists, if I may be that bold -- are what could make or break the inevitable changes to any icon. And how is that? Because it's your type of fans that we think about whenever we re-design characters loved by many. It's a tough nut to crack really -- a risky move for the franchise owner and their licensees. When I took over the title I'm working on the lead character was wearing a costume that is nowhere near the costume that made her popular. Being a fan of the character she was a pain for me to draw, but I realized that things change and some may like those changes.
You just can't please everybody.
I may not be a hardcore Joe fan, but I do understand your type. Hardcore fans of any franchise -- the purists, if I may be that bold -- are what could make or break the inevitable changes to any icon. And how is that? Because it's your type of fans that we think about whenever we re-design characters loved by many. It's a tough nut to crack really -- a risky move for the franchise owner and their licensees. When I took over the title I'm working on the lead character was wearing a costume that is nowhere near the costume that made her popular. Being a fan of the character she was a pain for me to draw, but I realized that things change and some may like those changes.
You just can't please everybody.
Crimsonbob
Super Freak
Re: Hot Toys G.I. Joe Retaliation: Snake Eyes Collectible Figure - Full Specs & Pics
I'm not a hardcore fan but this really is the definitive iconic look
I'm not a hardcore fan but this really is the definitive iconic look
Re: Hot Toys G.I. Joe Retaliation: Snake Eyes Collectible Figure - Full Specs & Pics
I'm not a hardcore fan but this really is the definitive iconic look
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It's Snake Eyes. It's just Hollywood's take on Snake Eyes. I think that is what bothers a lot of Fans. And I think it could have more to do with the complete disregard for the history and love for classic RAH Joe than for character design.
At least for me that is a big part of it. I do honestly think this design is cool. I just have such a bitter taste from the last movie, that it is hard to get past it.
It's Snake Eyes. It's just Hollywood's take on Snake Eyes. I think that is what bothers a lot of Fans. And I think it could have more to do with the complete disregard for the history and love for classic RAH Joe than for character design.
At least for me that is a big part of it. I do honestly think this design is cool. I just have such a bitter taste from the last movie, that it is hard to get past it.
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