SSC Storm Shadow (V2) Assassin 1/6 Scale Figure

[Khev]

50% counts as close.

He's closer to the source material than your beloved SSC Bludd which you DIDN'T pass on.

Mask with hood. Check.
Ninja outfit with grey camo. Check.
Compound bow, arrows, wrist claw and sword. Check.
Ropes around shoulder. Check.
Arishikage tat on forearm. Check.

That's 1988 Storm Shadow. I never even knew he had those tiny belt pouches until scrutinizing the SSC figure so obviously it isn't a critical aspect of his look.

Oh noes his shin guards are the wrong color.

 

[ridetofight]

Yeah, price is kinda tough to swallow. Great figure, though. First sixth scale figure I'm going to buy in more than a year. There's just nothing out there that impresses me much anymore. This figure is a home run, though. Happy to see that ol' claw. Sad the exclusive is so underwhelming.

 

[lerath666]

As an aside, V2 Storm Shadow parts + SDCC Ninja Viper parts = Lazy Kamakura custom? You know, if you're into that sort of thing.

....ooooo

So, the ex is just a sword handle and not a complete sword.
This is one of the worst ex's ever.
They could really use a pic with all the gear laid out. The product page isn't very clear on what you get.

Sideshow Exclusive

Cobra Head Katana Sword

Listed on the page with the discription. Can''t get much clearer than that. He comes with two swords.

 

[Darklord Dave]

Click the pic! Buy now!

GI Joe - Storm Shadow
Sixth Scale Figure

 

[kl241]

Pass. Another custom-build-your-own ala Snake Eyes, Cobra Commando and Destro.

 

[teemu]

Pass. Another custom-build-your-own ala Snake Eyes, Cobra Commando and Destro.

Well....Bye....

go spend your money on other 'turd' like action figures like Zica's Bigfoot

 

[Darth Zangetsu]

How do the Sideshow figures usually pan out. I have never purchased one. I usually only buy Hot Toys. But I have the G.I. Joe Retaliation version of Snake Eyes, I really like this interpretation of Storm Shadow. Are they good quality?

 

[Khev]

Pass. Another custom-build-your-own ala Snake Eyes, Cobra Commando and Destro.

I assume you passed on Bludd then too? His breast plate, mechanical arm, backpack, rocket launcher and weapons were all inaccurate to the original figure.

 

[DeltaForceChung]

Getting out the violin . . .

Not likely, but I hope/wish that they'll reconsider and add the camouflage pattern to the head sculpt.

 

[MrLawless1]

So Snake Eyes walks into an Army recruitment office....

"Whaddaya wanna be son?"

"All I can be, Sir."

"No, I mean, what specialty?"

"Um.............. Ninja."

"Ninja? Kid............... Naw...... Just..... Naw."

(Long uncomfortable pause)

"Um, Commando, Sir?"

"Commando it is! Welcome back to the Army, son!"

 

[Kibagami]

Getting out the violin . . .

Not likely, but I hope/wish that they'll reconsider and add the camouflage pattern to the head sculpt.

You know, you could probably do it yourself.

 

[EVILFACE]

He's closer to the source material than your beloved SSC Bludd which you DIDN'T pass on.

Mask with hood. Check.
Ninja outfit with grey camo. Check.
Compound bow, arrows, wrist claw and sword. Check.
Ropes around shoulder. Check.
Arishikage tat on forearm. Check.

That's 1988 Storm Shadow. I never even knew he had those tiny belt pouches until scrutinizing the SSC figure so obviously it isn't a critical aspect of his look.

Oh noes his shin guards are the wrong color.

You going to defend Destro too?

The camo pattern is wrong and to me that is the defining trait of the 1988 figure. This is Devils Due Storm Shadow.

Major Bludd? A odd looking rocket gun and robot arm instead of a armor covered arm, but the figure is pretty much 1983 Bludd.

BTW, how many SS Joe figures do you have. Maybe 3?

 

[teemu]

You going to defend Destro too?

The camo pattern is wrong and to me that is the defining trait of the 1988 figure. This is Devils Due Storm Shadow.

Major Bludd? A odd looking rocket gun and robot arm instead of a armor covered arm, but the figure is pretty much 1983 Bludd.

BTW, how many SS Joe figures do you have. Maybe 3?

why not just nit pick everything Sideshow has released?? NOTHING has been perfect or 100% to the source in this Joe line...NONE!

 

[snakeeyes171]

why not just nit pick everything Sideshow has released?? NOTHING has been perfect or 100% to the source in this Joe line...NONE!

none have been butas long as they stick enough to the source material.

 

[EVILFACE]

I can and have. None have been 100% but several have been darn close. This isn't one of them.

Mabe you should......

 

[Adrosi]

I dig this figure and have preordered it.


The SSC Dweebstro is still a disgrace.....

Shame on you Sideshow.

 

[Khev]

BTW, how many SS Joe figures do you have. Maybe 3?

Yep: Crimson Cobra Commander, the black Cobra "sniper," and the upcoming Destro.

Why do you ask?

 

[thenammagazine]

Ordered the Elite™.

So you probably just get a whole different sword then? I dunno what they're getting at.

The Ex for the original was a small set of nunchuckau, so this isn't really much different.

He's closer to the source material than your beloved SSC Bludd which you DIDN'T pass on.

Mask with hood. Check.
Ninja outfit with grey camo. Check.
Compound bow, arrows, wrist claw and sword. Check.
Ropes around shoulder. Check.
Arishikage tat on forearm. Check.

That's 1988 Storm Shadow. I never even knew he had those tiny belt pouches until scrutinizing the SSC figure so obviously it isn't a critical aspect of his look.

Oh noes his shin guards are the wrong color.

He's about 75% there. Considerably closer than the "Firefly" (Ice Viper) people suddenly thought was okay after Sideshow gave him winter camo on his mask to match his parka.

 

[Kibagami]

The Ex for the original was a small set of nunchuckau, so this isn't really much different.

I'm just confused; if we go elite, do we get a generic katana plus another sword with the cobra? That'd be pretty sweet cause both look pretty damned good.

People been saying that you do get 2 swords. But I'm not sure.

 

[thenammagazine]

I'm just confused; if we go elite, do we get a generic katana plus another sword with the cobra? That'd be pretty sweet cause both look pretty damned good.

People been saying that you do get 2 swords. But I'm not sure.

Common sense would say 2 swords given the potential QC issues of putting the sword in the scabbard and the blade getting stuck in there when the hilt pulls off. Of course, this is Sideshow we're talking about, so who knows?