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[Scrap Iron]

And it's Flint captured by the Red Shadows...

Which explains the Interrogator quite nicely, I must say. I can't wait to see the figures in this set. But I'm curious about if we're going to get Baron Ironblood or not. He's not in the actual boxed set. That will be Interrogator, Black Major, Flint, 6 Red Shadow Troopers, and 6 "Red Torches." And an "international team" under Flint is mentioned among the extras -- I wonder if we'll finally get a comic pack Scarlett repainted as Quarrel? -- but no mention of the Baron. Not a deal breaker if he's not included, but a curious omission.

[Talon]

Cool! So now I wonder, which bodies did they get? Seems safe to say that The found the 91 SE body, seeing as how that's what Interrogator is in (or maybe its the Baron, he is wearing a mask, after all....) My guess is some kind of new sculpt head with a Talking Battle Commander CC for the Red Shadow troopers..., which version of Flint? And what is a Red Torch? Hope it isn't a 91 Incinerator trooper repaint. Am looking forward to Friday for the next release.
Jamar, as the resident expert of the Red Shadows, can you shed some light on these figs?

[jamarmiller]

Cool! So now I wonder, which bodies did they get? Seems safe to say that The found the 91 SE body, seeing as how that's what Interrogator is in (or maybe its the Baron, he is wearing a mask, after all....) My guess is some kind of new sculpt head with a Talking Battle Commander CC for the Red Shadow troopers..., which version of Flint? And what is a Red Torch? Hope it isn't a 91 Incinerator trooper repaint. Am looking forward to Friday for the next release.
Jamar, as the resident expert of the Red Shadows, can you shed some light on these figs?

well I dont know what they have planned but a RED STAR BODY would be a close match for the Red shadow troopers , but I hope they have a new sculpt for the head, it needs to be a classic red shadow trooper head for sure

as for black major I think they will use ONE OF THE TWO M bison heads for him

Red Torch are new, and Im looking forward to seeing them!!

if anyone can help me with the attendee stuff and the con souvenir stuff LMK

[Scrap Iron]

Cool! So now I wonder, which bodies did they get? Seems safe to say that The found the 91 SE body, seeing as how that's what Interrogator is in (or maybe its the Baron, he is wearing a mask, after all....) My guess is some kind of new sculpt head with a Talking Battle Commander CC for the Red Shadow troopers..., which version of Flint? And what is a Red Torch? Hope it isn't a 91 Incinerator trooper repaint. Am looking forward to Friday for the next release.
Jamar, as the resident expert of the Red Shadows, can you shed some light on these figs?

I consider it a safe bet that most, if not all of the RAH molds used in the last few years for retail releases are still all in Hasbro's hands. If only because the fact that they were used at all means Hasbro had already repaired and restored any damage to them prior to that release.

Indeed, some action figures like Red Star/Colonel Brekhov, Lady Jaye/Daina and Firefly show signs of having been significantly retooled (in comparison with their earlier releases) for the various comic packs. Not to mention the numerous new heads created for that line.

The 91' Snake-Eyes was used to two different TRU 6-packs, so it's no surprise to me that it wasn't among those that were tossed out because it was too rusted and damaged to be worth trying to fix. But the Club claimed they were able to save a few additional molds.

I'm really curious to see what we get. Interesting speculation about the Interrogator, Talon. I hadn't thought of that. Hummmm.

[Talon]

okay, so card art for Interrogator was shown, now this week we get the Black Major. Ummmmm..... what a mess. Looks like a variant on the M Bison Head, but is that Chuckle's torso? Either Chuckles or Hardballs. Doesn't look right either way. Too streamlined except for the back of the belt. Can't get a read on the other parts at this time, but I'm hoping that they're just getting the not-so-good figs out of the way, or this is a concept figure they're releasing. Yuck

[jamarmiller]

http://www.gijoecon.com/ri2010/con10blkmjr-preview.cfm

Love it, pefect homage to the original figure, keep them coming!

[HawkSp]

Yeah, awesome figure!!! I've all rhe Action Force Red Shadows, SAS and Z force and the figure is pretty accurate to the original Black Mayor, let's hope that the shadow troopers will be closer to the original ones. Time will tell it

This year there's another Convention set who crosses the ocean....

[Talon]

guess I'm on point with this. Tonite its the Red Torch, and this one is pretty cool. Its the BTR Shadow Viper head with the eco-warrior Flint body. Good looking paint scheme, attention to detail on the helmet. This is a good looking figure

[jamarmiller]

Yes I agree, its a nice addition to the Red shadows

[HawkSp]

I agree too. Very nice figure. It seems that finally this year we are going to have what was to be last year

[Mongoose]

I would have prefered 25th style figs, but we're getting what we're getting. I don't care for Black Major. Red Torch, on the other hand, is pretty cool looking. I like the use of a head that hasn't been overused. I'll be ordering a set of figs just to have them, but I won't be going to the con this year.

[jamarmiller]

I like the Black Major Best so far LOL Red Torches are a nice addition to the Ranks of the Red Shadows though

[Talon]

Flint's up. Looks like 92 Duke's Torso and 91 Dusty Legs in a Action Force style lime green digi-camo. Not bad, but not great. Though I want to see this guy next to the Operation: Anaconda Lady Jaye from 2003

EDIT: I was wrong, it's the 93 Battle Corp Duke Body with Flint Head

This post has been edited by Talon: Feb 13 2010, 10:44 AM

[Talon]

Update: This week the club switches gears to cover the 12 inch side of the house. Escape from Spy Island. Not a bad looking set, but seems this should have come out with Operation: Anaconda set a couple of years ago.

[Talon]

RED SHADOW IS UP!!! Beautful rendition of the original head and a Red Star Torso. This one kicks the butt of all the figs for this con set. Jamar, I think this one will be your favorite figure, EVER!

[jamarmiller]

ya this is a sweet one, the one that people have been waiting with baited breath, fear that it wouldnt be done right, and guess what, its been done right

they kept the original head which was a make or break thing for a lot of people great figure

[Talon]

And lastly, The Interrogator is up! Kind of interesting, using Red Stars Arms and Legs, the arms repainted to act as gloves. They've cleverly disguised his his head for now. "What's he hiding in the mountains of Germany" indeed.

[jamarmiller]