ProgMatinee
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binocs can't save this figure from being "average". but a JUMP can! Do it Sideshow!
SSC Duke 12 inch figure
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devilof76
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You're in no position to know the difference it makes.
Mine also has an above-average shovel.
Mine also has an above-average shovel.
thenammagazine
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EVILFACE
Insufferable S.O.B.
Far from average. Duke has everything you need for his classic look. That is all that matters.
ProgMatinee
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Compared to the Duke character he is an A figure. Nothing "wrong" with him, but nothing to make me cartwheel around the house.
Compared to Beachhead, Snake Eyes and the Ninjas I think he's not as exciting of a figure.
In Star Wars terms, Duke is like a standard clone figure. Beachhead is like the Captain Rex figure, bells and whistles, etc.
Doesn't make Duke a bad figure, just average. He's definately worthy of the shelf space, but I doubt I'll be posing him as often as I do other cooler figures with more gear and more weapons and stuff.
Compared to Beachhead, Snake Eyes and the Ninjas I think he's not as exciting of a figure.
In Star Wars terms, Duke is like a standard clone figure. Beachhead is like the Captain Rex figure, bells and whistles, etc.
Doesn't make Duke a bad figure, just average. He's definately worthy of the shelf space, but I doubt I'll be posing him as often as I do other cooler figures with more gear and more weapons and stuff.
thenammagazine
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Furious1
Super Freak
I actually find Duke to be one of the cooler Joe figs...
DinoDB1975
Super Freak
Out of the box,
Joes:
1. Beachhead
2. Duke
3. Snake Eyes
4. Flint
Cobras:
1. Firefly
2. Red Ninja
3. Storm Shadow
4. Cobra Trooper
5. Cobra officer
6. Cobra Sniper
7. Cobra Commander
IMHO.
Joes:
1. Beachhead
2. Duke
3. Snake Eyes
4. Flint
Cobras:
1. Firefly
2. Red Ninja
3. Storm Shadow
4. Cobra Trooper
5. Cobra officer
6. Cobra Sniper
7. Cobra Commander
IMHO.
Furious1
Super Freak
I mostly agree with that. Dont have the Red Ninja, so cant comment on him.
ProgMatinee
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Sounds more like your issue is with the character.
Not so much with the character, but more with the costume not really making for a "cool" looking action figure.
At first I thought Flint was sort of blah (mostly because of his lack of accessories) but from a coolness perspective I find the contrasting colors and the shotgun shells to make for a more visually appealling figure.
Duke is one that may grow on me for his simplicity and classic look, just initial impression is he's not at the same level of cool that Beachhead is.
Maybe if I really load his bandolier/backpack with grenades or something I will change my mind.
EVILFACE
Insufferable S.O.B.
Well that is product of the design. The 84 Duke was a much simpler looking figure than the 86 Beachhead.
Beachhead looks good with all his stuff on. Duke and Snake Eyes look overdone with all their gear on.
Beachhead looks good with all his stuff on. Duke and Snake Eyes look overdone with all their gear on.
Skiman
Super Freak
No numchucks equals 
ProgMatinee
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Exactly. I'm not knocking the figure, I was simply saying that he's not a very exciting figure compared to others in the Joe line.
Its like going from Captain Rex to a standard clone trooper. It suits the design requirement but is not as fun of a figure, for me.
ProgMatinee
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of course. 
Deak Starkiller
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Come on Prog, average? No way, tell me this isn't your way of justifying on passing on Duke, right?
Skiman
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ProgMatinee
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You guys are too funny.
If you're saying Duke is above average then by default you're knocking some other figure, so which one is it? Snake Eyes? Beachhead? Cobra troopers? Firefly? Storm Shadow? Those are all awesome figures.
I guess I may have to agree that Cobra Commander is the worst in the line, but I have a hard time putting Duke above the figures I mentioned. So yes, he's middle of the road compared to the others in the Joe line. Thats still high praise though.
If you're saying Duke is above average then by default you're knocking some other figure, so which one is it? Snake Eyes? Beachhead? Cobra troopers? Firefly? Storm Shadow? Those are all awesome figures.
I guess I may have to agree that Cobra Commander is the worst in the line, but I have a hard time putting Duke above the figures I mentioned. So yes, he's middle of the road compared to the others in the Joe line. Thats still high praise though.
thenammagazine
Super Freak
That's part of what I like about the character. He's not a gearwhore and gets the job done with basic essentials.
Didn't he buy Duke in his latest Hastings splurge?
I'd bump CC over the Sniper and Officer and drop Storm Shadow below CC.
DinoDB1975
Super Freak
You know, I'd concur with the first part of your statement, but I prefer the Trooper and the Officer over Cobra Commander. Sniper, not so much because I felt Sideshow had too many trooper variants after his announcement. Cobra Commander has better weapons with his MP7 and the Desert Eagle, but I don't like REMFs.
