The GI Joe: Retaliation toys may not be arriving for another couple of months but this weekend saw four pre-production lots up for sale on Ebay. And although the auctions have now ended, the seller's accompanying images remain - so check-out the gallery after the jump to get a closer look at just what we can expect when the toys land at retail later this year.
Cobra Trooper (with Parachute)
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It's difficult to judge just how final all these figures are and whilst I like the sculpt, I have to say I'm not sold on the very plastic-looking blue webbing gear. Perhaps it's simply the images or a pre-production plastic but it looks horribly toy-like. Or maybe it really is like that...
GI Joe Trooper (Erroneously Listed as ''Dusty'')
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Again, there's some pretty plastic-looking stuff going on here, especially with the DAY-GLO BRIGHT ORANGE shovel. Interestingly the helmet is actually a separate piece (rather than a removable accessory) and that his backpack appears to feature FOUR pistol holsters.
Snake Eyes
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Whilst the basic figure is neat enough, the accessories are pretty weak. I'd be very surprised if this is all Snake Eyes comes with at retail, as I don't think I've ever seen the figure without a sword. That grappling hook looks suspiciously like some kind of intrauterine device. And again, BRIGHTLY COLORED WEAPONS!
Storm Shadow
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Of the four figures, Storm Shadow is probably the least offensive. There's a nice lean-ness to the body sculpt and - thankfully - a distinct lack of super-bright, fun weaponry. Again, though, it wouldn't surprise me if the figure included additional accessories.
Although I can live with the plastic-looking weapons on the whole (as I'm sure like me, most GI Joe collectors have a box full of spare weapons which will make excellent replacements) I have to admit I'm worried that none of the figures appear to include stands. Here's hoping they make it into the final releases.
Although I can live with the plastic-looking weapons on the whole (as I'm sure like me, most GI Joe collectors have a box full of spare weapons which will make excellent replacements) I have to admit I'm worried that none of the figures appear to include stands. Here's hoping they make it into the final releases.
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