SSC Duke 12 inch figure

[ProgMatinee]

Out of the box, SE and SS are pretty low on the totem pole, but once on the TT they are near the top.

I think I rate them.
Beachhead
Firefly
Snake Eyes
Storm Shadow
Cobra Trooper
Cobra Officer
Red Ninja
Flint
Duke
Cobra Commander
Cobra Sniper (kit bashed into a Python Patrol)
Cobra Commander Cherry Popsicle (don't own)

 

[DinoDB1975]

Once you put Snakes on a TTA, he jumps to the top for me, but was ranking them strictly out of the box.

 

[thenammagazine]

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.

The officer was essentially a trooper rehash with a new rifle and new HS. CC out of the box can look a bit bland, but once you get the boots, gloves and drizzle on him, he's easily a focal point in the Cobra collection.

 

[ProgMatinee]

I think eventually I'll get the Cobra Throne and then BAM Cobra Commander will resume his rightful place as overlord.

 

[EVILFACE]

I like CC but think he is the weakest figure in the line. I've thought bout swapping his outfit with a Sniper . . .

 

[ProgMatinee]

If the piping on CC's outfit was shaped more broad at the shoulders and then taper closer together as it goes down, that would have been much cooler than the 2 almost parrallel lines.

 

[Darth Aidan]

Hope you all can help a new guy out. Where you do you guys go to get the different equipment you put on your Joes? Thanks for the help

 

[Darth Aidan]

Is duke worth picking up?

 

[EVILFACE]

This thread has almost 3000 posts, so I would say yes.

 

[thenammagazine]

This thread has almost 3000 posts, so I would say yes.

 

[granbeetle]

Is duke worth picking up?

Duke is underrated and definitely worth picking; especially at the prices he is going for. I got one for less than 100 shipped on ebay and don't regret it.

 

[ProgMatinee]

I've had this figure for a week and still can't figure out the helmet straps....

 

[DinoDB1975]

Check the pics in this thread or on Sideshow's site for reference. It's not difficult, really; the clasp should be directly under Duke's chin while the front straps should run parallel down either cheek and the rear straps go behind his ears.

 

[thenammagazine]

I've had this figure for a week and still can't figure out the helmet straps....

What part? The square part (two vertical straps in back) cradle the back of his head at the top of his neck. The chin strap gets opened to go above and below his chin. Then it's just a matter of tightening the side straps and tucking them up under the helmet. Not the same helmet but the straps are similar:

 

[screamingmetal]

Once you figure the straps out they're still screwed up. They're sewn a little off center and trying to get them to fit squarely on his chin is difficult. I shortened the left side and that seemed to fix it, but I just wish Sideshow got it right from the beginning.
I hope they fix the chinstrap on Hawk's Helmet.

 

[ProgMatinee]

I wasn't even close. Thanks for the pics.

 

[EVILFACE]

Duke is tuff, doesn't need no silly helmet.

 

[Darth Cruel]

Duke is tuff, doesn't need no silly helmet.

Yeah! Shrapnel ricochets right off his cranium!

 

[granbeetle]

I bought a bunch of extra parts and made a resolute Duke bash.









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[thenammagazine]

I don't even think I would've minded much if Sideshow's gone that route instead of giving him the murse (go-bag).