NEWS: GI Joe: Retaliation Wave 2 Firefly & Flint Reviews

We're still waiting for the figures to hit retail but HISS Tank poster Danielgogeta managed to snag both Flint and Firefly from the upcoming GI Joe: Retaliation Wave 2 line-up and was kind enough to present us with his incredible-looking photo reviews of both over at the 'Tank. Although it seems Hasbro is still being a little mean in the articulation department (yet- as Daniel points out - they're happy to include zip line/gimmicky accessories) the sculpt work on these figures is pretty impressive, as you can see from Daniel's amazing photos.

GI Joe: Retaliation Flint Review

GI Joe: Retaliation Firefly Review

NEWS: GI Joe: Retaliation Wave 2 Flint

Yesterday we saw some of the first in-hand images of the upcoming Wave 2 GI Joe: Retaliation Snake Eyes and Roadblock figures. Now JoeDeclassified has a gallery featuring wave-mate Flint. I have to admit that whilst it's cool that Hasbro included his trademark beret (something we've not seen him wearing in any of the movie clips) he does have a bit of a Team America World Police puppet kind of vibe going on thanks to that slightly oversized head. Hopefully this will be corrected before the figure's final release next year...

With thanks to GeneralsJoes.com for the spot.

REVIEW: GI Joe: Resolute GI Joe Battle Set - Flint

Produced by Hasbro | Released 2009

FLINT is a classical scholar and graduate of the Airborne School, Ranger School, Special Forces School and Flight Warrant Officers School. He brings a broad intellectual background as well as finely honed technical skills and tactical knowledge to the GI JOE team. A thorough and meticulous planner, he has led many dangerous and complex missions in the field and overseen them from the team's base. His arrogance may be irritating at times, but it comes from firsthand experience, rock-solid skills and extensive knowledge. As the team disperses around the globe and into space to stop COBRA, FLINT advises them all from the team's base.

REVIEW: GI Joe 25th Anniversary - Flint (in Cobra Disguise)

Flint in Cobra Disguise | Produced by Hasbro | Released 2008

FLINT was a Rhodes Scholar and earned his degree in English Literature. Bored by the Groves of Academe, he enlisted in the Army and applied the tenacity and concentration he had used so well scholastically to grind his way through Airborne School, Ranger School, Special Forces School and finally Flight Warrant Officers School, graduating each with top honors. A thoroughly tactical planner, FLINT drafted and personally led a half dozen rescue missions in hostile territories that for obvious reasons of security were never published let alone admitted to.