I would guess the mask serves several functions. 1. Ideological reasons to show a unified face to the enemy & for intimidation purposes 2. Gas Mask in case of smoke and gas. 3. The mask lens may enable them to see friend or foe transponders and make laser targeting visible to them or if you want to get really sci fi display battlefield info to them (which is in keeping with Gi Joe levels of tech) 4. Crimson Guards have been surgically altered for covert ops so they can fight without compromising their cover. It's a lot of the same reasons Storm troopers wear masks and also antagonists in may videogame franchises. It's certainly easier to draw or render the same foe over and over than it is to have to design a load of unique ones. These are really good sellers I note they are one of the few things people can successfully scalp.
Dang, didn't notice the wrist swivel was same till watching your video. I appreciated your idea for a 3 pack of Crimson Guards with an officer in maybe gold or some other color scheme. I looked at the backpack and wondered the same thing on that bottom pocket thing. I have seen a few customs jobs of the twins in red and some look good, others looked like garbage. If they do a two pack of the twins I would be in.
Super cool hearing someone else today loves the Spy Troops era, getting Kamukura this early blew my mind. Definitely would love to see an Agent Faces head packed in with a builder pack.
Thanks for this review bro! Really excited for this figure! Beautiful detailing, especially on the weapons! I'd hope that an army builder set would give us Fred faces for sure.
It's only really Fred VII if he's in the Cobra Commander battle armor, otherwise it's really any of the Fred series CGs. That said they totally need to do versions of the Battle Armor and the Crimson Guard with the removable helmet and the Fred head like they did in the 25th line.
I’m impressed that you know your weapons and terminology. Nothing cringier to a gun guy than hearing toy guys talk about action figure weapons. Instant subscribe
How are you all getting these so early? I had to order the twins from Greece! My little guy loves them!!! We need vehicles now! 40 anni has been a bust so far!
I don't get the whole stat thing, I know they all mean something but for me the website doesn't load them properly for me to look them up individually, I have to click through each icon to find the ones that match
@@beesbattlegrounds is a mess , they change some icons for other than doesnt even exist like the b.a.t also the site have the chatacter with some icons and the box have a complete different set of icons like tomax and xamot lol just keep with the original filecard please . Excellent figure thanks for share
@@Soda_commander I'd be for the original file card or at the least a QR code that takes me to the specific figures "file card" on the website. But they'd need a team to rework the bios into the modern age, which I'm sure a lot of us would do for free haha
@@beesbattlegrounds Exactly. Hasbro is going cheap here. All they had to do was pay Larry Hama a small royalty for their use, since he was the one who wrote most of the original A.R.A.H. line file card dossiers.
I thought that at first too, but then I realized that the Crimson Guard are elite grunts, but they’re still just grunts. 3’s and 4’s are going to be reserved for individual characters. For instance, Classified versions of the Plague would most like have 3’s, being the best of each kind of Cobra grunt.
I really dislike the fact that they started off with really advanced weapons for COBRA, then reverted to regular firearms! I like the futuristic weapons for COBRA, and imagine that gives them an edge over G.I. Joe.
I would guess the mask serves several functions.
1. Ideological reasons to show a unified face to the enemy & for intimidation purposes
2. Gas Mask in case of smoke and gas.
3. The mask lens may enable them to see friend or foe transponders and make laser targeting visible to them or if you want to get really sci fi display battlefield info to them (which is in keeping with Gi Joe levels of tech)
4. Crimson Guards have been surgically altered for covert ops so they can fight without compromising their cover.
It's a lot of the same reasons Storm troopers wear masks and also antagonists in may videogame franchises. It's certainly easier to draw or render the same foe over and over than it is to have to design a load of unique ones.
These are really good sellers I note they are one of the few things people can successfully scalp.
I understand what a mask does 😂 but I was leaning towards what type of look they were going for with the CG helmet/faceplate design
Dang, didn't notice the wrist swivel was same till watching your video. I appreciated your idea for a 3 pack of Crimson Guards with an officer in maybe gold or some other color scheme. I looked at the backpack and wondered the same thing on that bottom pocket thing. I have seen a few customs jobs of the twins in red and some look good, others looked like garbage. If they do a two pack of the twins I would be in.
HERE WE GO!
Super cool hearing someone else today loves the Spy Troops era, getting Kamukura this early blew my mind. Definitely would love to see an Agent Faces head packed in with a builder pack.
With Kamakura coming out, there is hope! Haha
Thank you for giving us a good review through your time traveling portal! It is cool to see what the future holds. Thanks for sharing, and Yo Joe!
This makes me want some Crimson Guard Immortals for Classified to come down the line.
New subscriber here. My CGs are still 9 months out, but it's nice to be able to watch somebody give them a good review beforehand. Thank you!
I'd have to guess that these will hit the US by December or so
Bobby Merry Christmas and God Bless. I REALLY ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS. AND PLEASE DONT GIVE IT UP! I WATCH EVERYONE
Thanks for this review bro! Really excited for this figure! Beautiful detailing, especially on the weapons! I'd hope that an army builder set would give us Fred faces for sure.
It's only really Fred VII if he's in the Cobra Commander battle armor, otherwise it's really any of the Fred series CGs. That said they totally need to do versions of the Battle Armor and the Crimson Guard with the removable helmet and the Fred head like they did in the 25th line.
Thanks for the review I can't wait to assemble my guard team.
Great early review! Nice to see with Dr. Mindbender!
Nice! I didn’t realize it came with so much crap! And I’m glad they’re putting in more realistic weapons these days. They look great.
The more recent figures are awesome
Well Gi Joe is "Military Sci Fi" so I think that helps excuse the occasional eccentric fire arm choice.
Thank you Bee, you are a national treasure and must be protected at all costs. 💪🏾🔥🔥🔥
Nice review. Good to finally hear a reviewer using correct weapon nomenclature!
I come across some during my day job haha
@@beesbattlegrounds lol so do I bro. Looking forward to the next vid. Stay safe.
@@hugovidaurri8837 you as well, brother!
Awesome review bud. Thank you for sharing.
I’m impressed that you know your weapons and terminology. Nothing cringier to a gun guy than hearing toy guys talk about action figure weapons. Instant subscribe
Thanks! And I have quite a bit of hands on experience with various weapons the past 10 years or so
Thanks for review! Can’t wait to receive mine to go with those twins next year 😩
I think they'll hit by the end of the year!
@@beesbattlegrounds I hope so.. thanks 🍀🤞🏽🙏🏽
Wish we could of seen how the sword hangs off the belt / how it affects posing. :(
I didn't think of that but post video it seems a bit in the way
How are you all getting these so early? I had to order the twins from Greece! My little guy loves them!!! We need vehicles now! 40 anni has been a bust so far!
Would love to faces and other jvc-dtc eta Joes
Nice figure and review! I think a Tony Stark head would make a good Agent Faces
Should have gotten more than one. If I preorder one now, I probably won't get it until late next year :(
They'll be out in no time!
Need a female Crimson Guard, Laura 343.
good call
Good luck Finding one guys..
Disappointed at the lack of an alternate head for a Fred series look.
I'm sure we will get one at some point
I'm seeing several different shades of red on that figure. Is it that apparent in hand?
The knee and elbow joints are a different color in person but the rest is the same color
@@beesbattlegrounds I can live with that. Pads and whatnot. Thanks
on my want list. Can you equjip other characters weapons on him? Like Roadblocks mini gun? I'd like different weapon load outs for these guys.
there is a red mini gun that comes in the duke with the ram cycles pack. id say it would fit the crimson guard.
@@michaelautrey6641 thanks!
Wish you would have actually went through the articulation just like to see if the joints are loose right outta the box
Or not
I will next time, I figured everyone was familiar with Classified articulation but I didn't think about Stiff vs loose joints
do you have dusty review coming ?
Not yet, hopefully soon though!
Bruh, you were supposed to shout, "FIRST!" at the beginning of the video.
😂😂 if I get another figure early I'll be sure to
@@beesbattlegrounds Hell yeah.
These are already releasing in the states???
Europe
Did your Army buddy get you Tomax and Xamot and Viper too?
@betaswitch1 Tomax and Xamot came from Canada, the Viper 3 pack was him, I had them shipped from Pulse Germany to his German address
I think they mess up crimson guards skills or stats , those on the box are pretty low for an elite well trained cobra operative
I don't get the whole stat thing, I know they all mean something but for me the website doesn't load them properly for me to look them up individually, I have to click through each icon to find the ones that match
@@beesbattlegrounds is a mess , they change some icons for other than doesnt even exist like the b.a.t also the site have the chatacter with some icons and the box have a complete different set of icons like tomax and xamot lol just keep with the original filecard please .
Excellent figure thanks for share
@@Soda_commander I'd be for the original file card or at the least a QR code that takes me to the specific figures "file card" on the website. But they'd need a team to rework the bios into the modern age, which I'm sure a lot of us would do for free haha
@@beesbattlegrounds Exactly. Hasbro is going cheap here. All they had to do was pay Larry Hama a small royalty for their use, since he was the one who wrote most of the original A.R.A.H. line file card dossiers.
I thought that at first too, but then I realized that the Crimson Guard are elite grunts, but they’re still just grunts. 3’s and 4’s are going to be reserved for individual characters. For instance, Classified versions of the Plague would most like have 3’s, being the best of each kind of Cobra grunt.
how did you get these so early?
Today's video dedicated to you ✨️
not a fan of that new bicep swivel.
I don't hate it, but I'm not crazy about it
I really dislike the fact that they started off with really advanced weapons for COBRA, then reverted to regular firearms!
I like the futuristic weapons for COBRA, and imagine that gives them an edge over G.I. Joe.
Facts Cobra buy weapon from M.A.R.S an advanced weapons manufacturer by Destro family business
Advanced? They were based on Nerf guns. Get that Fortnite trash out of my GIJOE.
First, first....🤭😂😅🤣👍