Post by Xhairs on Nov 22, 2008 16:03:31 GMT -5
NOT MY REVIEW BUT AWSOME
The comic packs have been a great way for Hasbro to introduce new figures, and reissue older ones at a price point that it not much higher than a single carded figure. This has had it's ups and downs, but we have been able to get some cool figures in the process. It's a win win situation, as we get at least one new figure and Hasbro is able to reuse molds to put a second figure in that either has slight deco changes or some major changes, they win by being able to reuse a mold, thus saving money. By doing this we have gotten some greats, like Hawk, Breaker, Iron Grenadier, the Crimson Twins and so forth. It also can backfire and we get such gems as Duke and Cobra Commander. The typical scenario plays out as such: We get a cool new figure (Copperhead) packaged with a repaint (Shipwreck) who may or may not have some new accessories.
And that brings us to the point of this conversation, Wave 6's Comic Pack: The Dark Beneath the Silence with Dataframe and Beachead. This one, however, gives us one of the best scenarios; a new figure and an upgrade to a previous figure.
The comic itself is one of the best I have read of the newer stories. The story is nice, not as childish as some have been, and the artwork is some of the best of the new issues. (BTW, I do not see any credits for story or art) As some of the comics have seemed rushed in both departments, this one is much better. The story isn't some of Hama's greats, but nowhere near as dreadful as the Tripwire/Cobra Commander comic.
COMIC BOOK RATING: 8 out of 10
Dataframe, the brand new figure in the set, is an update to 1986's Mainframe. Again we seem to have an issue with the original copyright so he also got an upgraded name.
Dataframe's body is the torso and arms of Shipwreck with new hands, and the same legs used on most of the original 13 (Snake Eyes, Hawk and such). The head is new, but seems kinda odd. It doesn't look like it was symmetrical in the sense of one side seems to come further out than the other. Could also bee a warp in the plastic when it was removed from the mold. His helmet looks like it once belonged to Starscream, but still looks cool. The left hand is the kicker though. It was sculpted to look like it's holding floppy discs, or typing. It can hold the gun loosely, but aside from the floppys, not much else can be done.
Dataframe comes with his handy dandy 1980's era computer, which was early for it's time. Nice and portable, but not quite up to today's standards. It now features legs that fold out. He does not come with his backpack like his vintage counterpart, but comes with the communication device that hooked up to it. Unlike the computer, it is updated to be wireless. His gun is Dialtone's, which make me hope he is on the way. Dataframe also comes with a cardboard piece that has a printout on it of two old school floppy discs and two of the more recent kind. He also has a bandoleer that does not seem like it was meant to be removed.
Overall, I think it's a great update. Came with a decent amount of stuff, even without his backpack.
FIGURE RATING: 7 OUT OF 10
This is one I have been waiting for ever since it was revealed a few months ago. I loved Beachhead as a kid, he was one of the last I ever bought and was immediately well used. I was happy when he was released again late last year, but he was far from perfect, lack of range of motion in the arms, cool tactical vest yet it hindered the arms even further and he just seemed a little off. So, an upgrade seemed like a blessing.
And this figure delivers. As far as the usual reissue figure go in the comic packs, this one is by far the best. The colors are almost a perfect match for the vintage, and the overall look is identical. His new vest is styled just like the old one with ammo clips in the front. His gun is almost identical to the vintage, the difference being a removable ammo clip. And, just in case you loose it, his satchel has another removable one. He has a new head, which is larger and better detailed, but also comes with an interchangeable one and half pulled down balaclava. The unmasked head is a great sculpt and has fantastic paint apps to simulate a close cropped shaved head. Apparently Beachhead sports a handlebar mustache, which seems appropriate for someone who proudly professes to not wear deodorant. (sorry, couldn't resist the nod to the cartoon!) The one downside is that this figure suffers from the same problem as the comic pack Firefly, his included pistol does not fit well into his holster. And, as much as he came with, adding his backpack would have been cool too, but I understand the need of costs.
Overall, this figure is now one of my favorites. Great update, and well worth the price of the comic pack alone.
FIGURE RATING: 9 out of 10
The comic packs have been a great way for Hasbro to introduce new figures, and reissue older ones at a price point that it not much higher than a single carded figure. This has had it's ups and downs, but we have been able to get some cool figures in the process. It's a win win situation, as we get at least one new figure and Hasbro is able to reuse molds to put a second figure in that either has slight deco changes or some major changes, they win by being able to reuse a mold, thus saving money. By doing this we have gotten some greats, like Hawk, Breaker, Iron Grenadier, the Crimson Twins and so forth. It also can backfire and we get such gems as Duke and Cobra Commander. The typical scenario plays out as such: We get a cool new figure (Copperhead) packaged with a repaint (Shipwreck) who may or may not have some new accessories.
And that brings us to the point of this conversation, Wave 6's Comic Pack: The Dark Beneath the Silence with Dataframe and Beachead. This one, however, gives us one of the best scenarios; a new figure and an upgrade to a previous figure.
The comic itself is one of the best I have read of the newer stories. The story is nice, not as childish as some have been, and the artwork is some of the best of the new issues. (BTW, I do not see any credits for story or art) As some of the comics have seemed rushed in both departments, this one is much better. The story isn't some of Hama's greats, but nowhere near as dreadful as the Tripwire/Cobra Commander comic.
COMIC BOOK RATING: 8 out of 10
Dataframe, the brand new figure in the set, is an update to 1986's Mainframe. Again we seem to have an issue with the original copyright so he also got an upgraded name.
Dataframe's body is the torso and arms of Shipwreck with new hands, and the same legs used on most of the original 13 (Snake Eyes, Hawk and such). The head is new, but seems kinda odd. It doesn't look like it was symmetrical in the sense of one side seems to come further out than the other. Could also bee a warp in the plastic when it was removed from the mold. His helmet looks like it once belonged to Starscream, but still looks cool. The left hand is the kicker though. It was sculpted to look like it's holding floppy discs, or typing. It can hold the gun loosely, but aside from the floppys, not much else can be done.
Dataframe comes with his handy dandy 1980's era computer, which was early for it's time. Nice and portable, but not quite up to today's standards. It now features legs that fold out. He does not come with his backpack like his vintage counterpart, but comes with the communication device that hooked up to it. Unlike the computer, it is updated to be wireless. His gun is Dialtone's, which make me hope he is on the way. Dataframe also comes with a cardboard piece that has a printout on it of two old school floppy discs and two of the more recent kind. He also has a bandoleer that does not seem like it was meant to be removed.
Overall, I think it's a great update. Came with a decent amount of stuff, even without his backpack.
FIGURE RATING: 7 OUT OF 10
This is one I have been waiting for ever since it was revealed a few months ago. I loved Beachhead as a kid, he was one of the last I ever bought and was immediately well used. I was happy when he was released again late last year, but he was far from perfect, lack of range of motion in the arms, cool tactical vest yet it hindered the arms even further and he just seemed a little off. So, an upgrade seemed like a blessing.
And this figure delivers. As far as the usual reissue figure go in the comic packs, this one is by far the best. The colors are almost a perfect match for the vintage, and the overall look is identical. His new vest is styled just like the old one with ammo clips in the front. His gun is almost identical to the vintage, the difference being a removable ammo clip. And, just in case you loose it, his satchel has another removable one. He has a new head, which is larger and better detailed, but also comes with an interchangeable one and half pulled down balaclava. The unmasked head is a great sculpt and has fantastic paint apps to simulate a close cropped shaved head. Apparently Beachhead sports a handlebar mustache, which seems appropriate for someone who proudly professes to not wear deodorant. (sorry, couldn't resist the nod to the cartoon!) The one downside is that this figure suffers from the same problem as the comic pack Firefly, his included pistol does not fit well into his holster. And, as much as he came with, adding his backpack would have been cool too, but I understand the need of costs.
Overall, this figure is now one of my favorites. Great update, and well worth the price of the comic pack alone.
FIGURE RATING: 9 out of 10
