One of the first things I wanted to do was cut it off, see what was going on. In fact, it's the only question I asked them at Toy Fair, haha. They said it was sculpted but I still had to see for myself.
That decision on how to cut the vest off, and how to avoid damaging the look of it was super insightful. Super clean cut too. And because of that, now we know what potential base body sculpts will look like. Really looking forward to your Snake Eyes and Destro reviews! Love the camera lighting and commentary on your reviews! Helps to know exactly what we'd be getting on potential purchases.
Finally a reviewer that removed the vest, I've been wondering for weeks if there was a sculpt underneath. Even better a comparison with mcu luke cage, now I can make the Luke cage custom I had been thinking about for months.
I had the V2 Roadblock. This figure just brings back memories. I started looking up all I had. Shipwreck, Buzzer, Airtight, Hawk and I had a viper. Some vehicles but not many. Had great fun playing with the small figures. Having the 6inch really brings the characters to life from the cartoon.
Thank you for the video & I always enjoy watching therm. And thnx checking what's going on under the vest. I thought the Red Ninjas where the Night Creepers. Plus the other Cobra Troops, look like Alley Vipers. 👍
Yup, 100% behind this line. Wish the gold was uniform between all the figures. But honestly, it looks like the customization of these figs whether it be paint apps, weapons, taking off Roadblock’s vest and adding a white tee underneath, is going to be insane. The base figs just lend themselves to that aspect very well.
I'm actually excited about this Roadblock. I had the original camo one growing up and felt that he was scrawny. He never matched up to the powerhouse from the comics and cartoon, so I always wanted v.2 with the vest and never saw it on the pegs.
End of the day, they're just toys and I love the engineering and production as much as the characters and properties. I had to know what was under there!
i also got mine from eBay. i'm waiting for him to arrive, and i am so excited! Lady Jaye just arrived today and i'm a little disappointed. i'm hoping that doesn't happen with Roadblock, but i'm looking at yours, and i'm feeling that disappointment is not possible. This is such an awesome-looking figure! It's a LITTLE disappointing to know that his articulation is compromised. Still very happy to have him. i am just having so much fun!
I'm gonna blame you robo for me picking up Destro early from evilbay :P ... I really dig this Roadblock , my only gripe with it is they so could of made the vest removable and had a painted tank top under it . that would prob made fans of both versions happy .
Hmmm. Those arms, especially with the red wrist bits, might be really good fodder to make an Isaiah Bradley. Wonder if they can just snap straight onto the 80th Capt shoulders
I'm still not loving it, but you're tempting me more and more about getting him.... I just wish he was based on V1. I think with the extra straps they could have kept it from looking too plain, but then I also think they're getting too detailed on a lot of this, so mileage varies. Either way, thanks for the review. You're really helping a lot with my thoughts on these figures, getting to see every detail.
So, I already painted his golden kneepad and golden shin guards using my Model Masters acrylic Flat Black paint! And IMHO, It is 1000% better looking. Haven't cut off the Vest...Yet! Don't know if I need to. Then, I painted Duke's knee pads and shin guards. For me, the gold just had to go. Scarlett is definitely a dilemma. May paint some of it but it is rather extensive. May just have to live with it!!! The weapons kind of suck! Gonna order up a bunch from the Marauders Gun-Runners!!! That was a given. Thanks for the review and all your insights!!! Yo Joe!!!
The thing that jumps out at me from the sculpt is those biceps and forearms. The way you can see raised veins on the surface adds an extra level of realism. It's like when they started adding little folds and stretches into what were basically nude body sculpts for superheroes, which made them feel like they were wearing an actual costumes instead of having multicolored skin.
Awesome review Robo! Hats off to you and taking off the vest and will the BFG plug into Roadblocks back? I see a peg hole which could be for it or a backpack. Personally I see this line going somewhere and I love the throw back to ARAH on something's with this line and I like the new. I think Hasbro should have more homage to this line with weapons packs that used to be sold separately back then. It would be cool to to see that happen again with this line. Have different weapons, backpacks and alternative heads as well and maybe helmets too! Hasbro has a good thing going here.
@@TheFwoosh Love to see old Roadblock with his vintage machine gun or him with a backpack, ammo belt attached to a minigun like in GI Joe war for cobra game!
A lot of customizing would require road block to maybe look like a bare chested Luke cage. Awesome figure, I think this line is awesome, I’m starting to love these more then any other line!
The icons seem to be character traits or specialties? Duke's a five star general? Who specializes in assault/automatic weapons (many bullets)? He's also a paratrooper (parachute) and has high intelligence (chess)? Roadblock's weapon fires electrical blasts, specializes in maybe pistols, too? Dunno what that third thing is, but the cannon could represent heavy weapons.
Great video as always! I grabbed him today (partially out of celebration, as though I check my local Walmart, Target and Meijers stores twice a week and this is the *very first* Classified ANYTHING I’ve seen on a store shelf! Hasbro... Grrr...). I have just a few issues with him; common complaints: 1. His head. Particularly his full beard! I can’t stand it. He’s never had a full beard, just his classic fu-man-chu/goatee. I’m tempted to sand off the extra. 2. The Gun. You’re at war, Marvin, not a tickle-party. Someone please make a scaled-up version of his classic Browning .50cal M-2 “Ma Deuce” (or, Sir Fwoosh, I may see how hard it is to modify this one & lose the blue crap). 3. The lion tattoo! Why??? Other than that, he’s gonna look great back to back with Gung-Ho!
They are all different sizes and they don't reuse anything!! I need all of these once lockdown is over. I know nothing about GI Joe and never had one but they work sooo well as mercenaries for my acba endeavours!
The Fwoosh omg I didn't think you would reply! I didn't want to come off as mean just wanted to inform they don't reuse anything so they are all different heights.
When I see his gun I immediately want to use it with A.I.M. guys. I also think he'd be a great base to do a custom of the Avengers: Initiative character Gauntlet. My mind always jumps to Marvel.
Maybe a softer material for his vest would help his crunch. Either way I’m doing the same song and dance you are I was not going to go all in but man watching your reviews, down the rabbit hole I go.........!
Mine fell off a shelf and his gun snapped in two right in front of the forward grip .. easy fix with some gorilla glue but it seemed almost like it was two separate pieces the way it snapped so cleanly.
Sure, the knife slice takes seconds, but it looks to me like they slipped the vest on then inserted the arms (or slipped them over the shoulder joints, then put the arms on?). Surely a hot bath or hair dryer would loosen the arms to remove the vest? Bonus: no "battle damage" from the slicing.
I have to think the blue thing is an IFF device - “identification friend or foe” - employed to quickly recognize fellow soldiers at a distance or in the heat of low-visibility combat situations.
Based on photos it looks like Scarlett's gold is different than Duke and Roadblock, but her palette is brighter so it might not come off as offensive, whereas Roadblock has a more subdued overall palette like Duke and Snake Eyes.
I liked them all so far, I can't wait for them to be up for pre-order in my country. Dammit, Hasbro! Stop taking all my money! Give me a breather here and there! :D
4 Roadblocks to collect in one calendar year. Awesome choice Hasbro. Hasbro:. "kids love Roadblock! Middle aged men will love all of these Goldmember inspired pads and this fantasy glowing hair curler will really resonate.". I'm hoping that 2022 gives us at least 4 more Roadblocks. I don't want Heavy Duty at all. I only want Roadblock. What Roadblock collection would be complete without Roadblock's sworn enemy Dr. Mindbender!". What a display it shall be, Roadblock upon Roadblock surrounding Dr. Mindbender. It's like some sort of pandemic fever induced nightmare
Love the bare body. Even with the neck being a different piece and the butterfly joints it looks very good. Would be very good for wrestling figures. Thanks for showing us.
God bless your curiosity. No other reviewers would take the vest off to see what was underneath. 👏👏👏
One of the first things I wanted to do was cut it off, see what was going on. In fact, it's the only question I asked them at Toy Fair, haha. They said it was sculpted but I still had to see for myself.
The Fwoosh I get it I get🤝 🦈😃
@@TheFwoosh so can u do stop motion fan films
@@jswatch9270 limbo fighting survivor -youtube stop motion fights
@@nir24adler is that the name if the channel?
Love that you went above and beyond to explore what is under the vest.
Spanish Doubloons!
That decision on how to cut the vest off, and how to avoid damaging the look of it was super insightful.
Super clean cut too.
And because of that, now we know what potential base body sculpts will look like.
Really looking forward to your Snake Eyes and Destro reviews!
Love the camera lighting and commentary on your reviews!
Helps to know exactly what we'd be getting on potential purchases.
Thanks, I appreciate that!
Finally a reviewer that removed the vest, I've been wondering for weeks if there was a sculpt underneath. Even better a comparison with mcu luke cage, now I can make the Luke cage custom I had been thinking about for months.
Now that Gamerverse Cap is hanging out with G.I. Joes, I guess that means Hydra Cap is hanging out with Cobra! :o
I mean who know there both world war 2 times so who knows they could have helped each other
His face sculpt is like a cross between Delroy Lindo and Deontay Wilder. From certain angles one more than the other. I dig it; It has character.
The intro itself deserves a thumbs up. Keep the reviews coming Robo
"Now I need to get Scarlet" Come on now Robo, we all know you already have her.
I don't, really, I swear. I wish though.
Definitely taking off the vest and getting a black tank top for him!
Can it come off?
Nvmd. I saw the entire video
Where can a black or green camo tank top be found? I’d be all-in!
The question everyone is making Robo answers.Thxs for going the extra mile.
Dang...Now I'm thinking how badass it would be if Mike Colter played Roadblock in a new GI JOE movie...
I had the V2 Roadblock. This figure just brings back memories. I started looking up all I had. Shipwreck, Buzzer, Airtight, Hawk and I had a viper. Some vehicles but not many. Had great fun playing with the small figures. Having the 6inch really brings the characters to life from the cartoon.
Robo does it once again. Full review the inclusion of Luke Cage side by side with Marvin S Hinton and Steve Rogers is great. Well done
Watched and enjoyed. Have mine preordered.
Roadblocks look is not mean at all.
Its stern.
Serious.
Stoic.
Great review.
Go Joes
This is why I love your videos. You aren't afraid to do the things I'm afraid to do. Thank you 🙏
Curiosity always gets the better of me, haha!
custom Terry Crews figure, cant unsee it once that vest came off
That custom Outback is a thing of beauty.
Thank you, two years later for this review, I am definitely using this for a Blade custom!!
The gold on Duke definitely looks better and I think either way they’d look better with a metallic olive-gold, like duke but even more green
I love when Mayor McCheese makes a cameo appearance in the intro!
If they put a shirt on Gung Ho, we riot
No shirt! Just the bare chest with the Marine Corp tattoo!!!
Never put a shirt on GH, never
Cant wait for that green army men
Thank you for the video & I always enjoy watching therm. And thnx checking what's going on under the vest. I thought the Red Ninjas where the Night Creepers. Plus the other Cobra Troops, look like Alley Vipers. 👍
Fwoosh, thank you for taking Roadblocks vest off. I was too chicken and too cheap. Lol! Appreciate you. stay safe.
Yup, 100% behind this line. Wish the gold was uniform between all the figures. But honestly, it looks like the customization of these figs whether it be paint apps, weapons, taking off Roadblock’s vest and adding a white tee underneath, is going to be insane. The base figs just lend themselves to that aspect very well.
5:45 Roadblock dancing in the club...THAT AIN'T RIGHT.
"I'm waiting for my case. I'm not going back to eBay." Next week: "so I was on eBay and picked up Scarlett"
Only if you insist!
Robo, you always crack me up in the beginning of your videos, keep up the great work!!
A new Fwoosh video and my week is now complete! Dwayne Johnson was Roadblock lite, he didn't speak in rhymes. :-)
I'm actually excited about this Roadblock. I had the original camo one growing up and felt that he was scrawny. He never matched up to the powerhouse from the comics and cartoon, so I always wanted v.2 with the vest and never saw it on the pegs.
Thanks to you we now know what’s under that vest....and knowing is half the battle. G.I. Jooooooooe!
THANK YOU, finally one of you guys cut the vest off. Specially commendable since you obviously paid a premium to get it early.
End of the day, they're just toys and I love the engineering and production as much as the characters and properties. I had to know what was under there!
i also got mine from eBay. i'm waiting for him to arrive, and i am so excited!
Lady Jaye just arrived today and i'm a little disappointed. i'm hoping that doesn't happen with Roadblock, but i'm looking at yours, and i'm feeling that disappointment is not possible. This is such an awesome-looking figure!
It's a LITTLE disappointing to know that his articulation is compromised.
Still very happy to have him.
i am just having so much fun!
I'm gonna blame you robo for me picking up Destro early from evilbay :P ... I really dig this Roadblock , my only gripe with it is they so could of made the vest removable and had a painted tank top under it . that would prob made fans of both versions happy .
I’m almost certain his gun and the future tech armor/weapons are based on the GI Joe Renegades cartoon
I think the ranks and medals are their attributes, different skill sets.
Another absolutely awesome review of an absolutely awesome figure!
Hmmm. Those arms, especially with the red wrist bits, might be really good fodder to make an Isaiah Bradley. Wonder if they can just snap straight onto the 80th Capt shoulders
I really need to look at that back of the box artwork. I'm a "Robo don't know" when it comes to Joes, but those red ninjas look amazing in that art.
I'm still not loving it, but you're tempting me more and more about getting him.... I just wish he was based on V1. I think with the extra straps they could have kept it from looking too plain, but then I also think they're getting too detailed on a lot of this, so mileage varies.
Either way, thanks for the review. You're really helping a lot with my thoughts on these figures, getting to see every detail.
So, I already painted his golden kneepad and golden shin guards using my Model Masters acrylic Flat Black paint! And IMHO, It is 1000% better looking. Haven't cut off the Vest...Yet! Don't know if I need to. Then, I painted Duke's knee pads and shin guards. For me, the gold just had to go. Scarlett is definitely a dilemma. May paint some of it but it is rather extensive. May just have to live with it!!! The weapons kind of suck! Gonna order up a bunch from the Marauders Gun-Runners!!! That was a given. Thanks for the review and all your insights!!! Yo Joe!!!
Great review, Robo!!
Give me more Joes!!!
👍👍👍
wonder if mezco one:12 weapons will work? I have a ton from Punisher that would go great with this and the other figs
I wish they were like this when I was a kid. I am looking forward to the rest of the line especially Cobra Commander.
The thing that jumps out at me from the sculpt is those biceps and forearms. The way you can see raised veins on the surface adds an extra level of realism.
It's like when they started adding little folds and stretches into what were basically nude body sculpts for superheroes, which made them feel like they were wearing an actual costumes instead of having multicolored skin.
13:01 what figure did this gun come from? would like to use it for my own roadblock.
Awesome review Robo! Hats off to you and taking off the vest and will the BFG plug into Roadblocks back? I see a peg hole which could be for it or a backpack.
Personally I see this line going somewhere and I love the throw back to ARAH on something's with this line and I like the new. I think Hasbro should have more homage to this line with weapons packs that used to be sold separately back then. It would be cool to to see that happen again with this line. Have different weapons, backpacks and alternative heads as well and maybe helmets too! Hasbro has a good thing going here.
There's a hole in his back for eventual accessories with pegs, but I can't find one on his BFG. Accessory packs would be amazing....
@@TheFwoosh Love to see old Roadblock with his vintage machine gun or him with a backpack, ammo belt attached to a minigun like in GI Joe war for cobra game!
A lot of customizing would require road block to maybe look like a bare chested Luke cage. Awesome figure, I think this line is awesome, I’m starting to love these more then any other line!
I'm with ya, it's crazy how fast these have taken over my brain.
Thanks for the review, after seeing this and the "Duke", you've saved me some money.
Duuuuude I just got soltaire from the feudal series and I just ordered 3 more icons figures GREAT JOB !!! I’m sold haha
Roadblock is the best joe. I still remember when he choked cobra commander in the animated movie, and was the only joe to get away
So awesome! I’d love to see Zartan in this line, especially if he was based on the 2010 POC version. That would be too sweet!
I wonder if Hasbro will ever switch to the import and McFarlane type of joints for the wrists.
The icons seem to be character traits or specialties? Duke's a five star general? Who specializes in assault/automatic weapons (many bullets)? He's also a paratrooper (parachute) and has high intelligence (chess)? Roadblock's weapon fires electrical blasts, specializes in maybe pistols, too? Dunno what that third thing is, but the cannon could represent heavy weapons.
Best intro so far 😂😂
You should try putting on Marvel Legends Nuke vest to see how it looks on shirtless Roadblock. Maybe repaint vest green. Just putting that out there.
I'm digging this figure. For selfish reasons I hope it's a peg warmer and I can kitbash a lot of them for a BP/Jabari Tribe army build
My entire case should be here tomorrow from Entertainment Earth. I can't wait for Scarlett.
Robo! That Snake Eyes joke at 3:35 was savage. I wonder what he'd like to say in response to it. Oh wait...
Haha, I kind of just stumbled into that and left it in.
Thanks for going topless. Sculpt looks great!
Thank You for taking off the vest, and the comparison to Luke Cage, which is kinda more roadblocky than roadblock :D ... cheers! :)
If I ever find this fig I'm going to apply some dull coat to the gold bits to matte it down a bit.
Definitely getting them. Got a couple of Deathlok cyborgs and the mini really would work well with him.
What is that black gun from at the end of the review? That looks perfect for him
A third party cast, watch his most recent playday video for the seller info.
Check out liselome on eBay, I've been told this cast is a Spawn gun of some kind.
@@TheFwoosh perfect thanks
Great video as always! I grabbed him today (partially out of celebration, as though I check my local Walmart, Target and Meijers stores twice a week and this is the *very first* Classified ANYTHING I’ve seen on a store shelf! Hasbro... Grrr...). I have just a few issues with him; common complaints: 1. His head. Particularly his full beard! I can’t stand it. He’s never had a full beard, just his classic fu-man-chu/goatee. I’m tempted to sand off the extra. 2. The Gun. You’re at war, Marvin, not a tickle-party. Someone please make a scaled-up version of his classic Browning .50cal M-2 “Ma Deuce” (or, Sir Fwoosh, I may see how hard it is to modify this one & lose the blue crap). 3. The lion tattoo! Why???
Other than that, he’s gonna look great back to back with Gung-Ho!
In the immortal words of Jay-Z......great review...Yo Joe!!!!!
You know, if I think of G.I. Joe as a part of the X-Com universe then the updated look and sci-fi weapons work pretty darn well!
I agree. More Joes. Nice
They are all different sizes and they don't reuse anything!! I need all of these once lockdown is over. I know nothing about GI Joe and never had one but they work sooo well as mercenaries for my acba endeavours!
I didn't say the reuse anything, just speculating that they might with future releases.
The Fwoosh omg I didn't think you would reply! I didn't want to come off as mean just wanted to inform they don't reuse anything so they are all different heights.
When I see his gun I immediately want to use it with A.I.M. guys. I also think he'd be a great base to do a custom of the Avengers: Initiative character Gauntlet. My mind always jumps to Marvel.
The Star is something they have done on the 3 3/4 figures for a while as the GI Joe Symbol.
The icons on the left are their skills like duke had the parachute means paratrooper
Maybe a softer material for his vest would help his crunch. Either way I’m doing the same song and dance you are I was not going to go all in but man watching your reviews, down the rabbit hole I go.........!
Time to paint all that gold...
Mine fell off a shelf and his gun snapped in two right in front of the forward grip .. easy fix with some gorilla glue but it seemed almost like it was two separate pieces the way it snapped so cleanly.
Sure, the knife slice takes seconds, but it looks to me like they slipped the vest on then inserted the arms (or slipped them over the shoulder joints, then put the arms on?). Surely a hot bath or hair dryer would loosen the arms to remove the vest? Bonus: no "battle damage" from the slicing.
Look into getting Road block some goggles. Also Shang Chi with the right gear can be used as a Quick Kick for GI Joe.
I was the chest model for the Roadblock figure 😄😄😄😄
Well a Camo style tank. I am in and just debating order or wait and get at Retail.
@the fwoosh 13:01 nice big ass gun, where does it come from?
It's a cast I picked up on ebay, I believe it's a Spawn rifle of some kind.
I have to think the blue thing is an IFF device - “identification friend or foe” - employed to quickly recognize fellow soldiers at a distance or in the heat of low-visibility combat situations.
Great review
Based on photos it looks like Scarlett's gold is different than Duke and Roadblock, but her palette is brighter so it might not come off as offensive, whereas Roadblock has a more subdued overall palette like Duke and Snake Eyes.
You are a master men!!!!!! What a nice review!
Never thought I'd see Deadpool as part of Mystery Inc.
'Who wants a body massage?'
I do desperately! So, so ... desperately, whoever’s giving them! Lol! “You’re not my friend!” (Love those PSAs!).
I liked them all so far, I can't wait for them to be up for pre-order in my country.
Dammit, Hasbro! Stop taking all my money! Give me a breather here and there! :D
Awsome Action Figure review bro
They said at Toy Fair that the icons on the side of the box are supposed to be a list of the Joe's skills
I just need to see this lines B.A.T. Joe lines live and die by the B.A.T. design for me.
For me, BATS and Crimson Guards!
@@sideswipe1261 you're not wrong! Guards are essentials too!
Without the vest. Damn. Looks way better.
That's weird that it has no seam in the vest i can't wait to look at it in person.
Yeah, seems Hasbro is moving away from the clasps and removable vests and belts, somehow sealing them on after assembly.
Where would ths b available?
How does it looks if you compare him and the others to the MK spawn?
4 Roadblocks to collect in one calendar year. Awesome choice Hasbro. Hasbro:. "kids love Roadblock! Middle aged men will love all of these Goldmember inspired pads and this fantasy glowing hair curler will really resonate.". I'm hoping that 2022 gives us at least 4 more Roadblocks. I don't want Heavy Duty at all. I only want Roadblock. What Roadblock collection would be complete without Roadblock's sworn enemy Dr. Mindbender!". What a display it shall be, Roadblock upon Roadblock surrounding Dr. Mindbender. It's like some sort of pandemic fever induced nightmare
Love the bare body.
Even with the neck being a different piece and the butterfly joints it looks very good.
Would be very good for wrestling figures.
Thanks for showing us.
Love these new figures. I have 2 of each of them except Snake Eyes I have 3
That's a cool Matt Hardy shirt you got there.
Why would Hasbro even add the bottom gun grip if he can't hold the gun properly that way...
Where did you get that mystery Machine