I bought this set because of the cobra Commander. If memory serves, this is literally the only time since the original 1982 to 1994 series that we’re getting that cobra Commander mold. So that alone sold me on this set. Don’t get me wrong, Duke is great too, but I would’ve just paid the $40 for the cobra Commander alone.
I got this set, and really like both figures. Unfortunately my Duke came with a scuffed up shoulder rivet and a cracked shoulder and melted plastic on the shoulder, so I'm going to have to get a replacement.
@@NeedlessThings Yes it is, but it seems to be the odd one out in that respect as no one else's has the same issues. I'm trying to get a replacement form Hasbro, but I'm having a hard time getting someone to respond to me, even after someone from Hasbro Pulse contacted the customer service department on my behalf after I failed to get a response from them... It's been 5 days now, a little ridiculous.
I was way on the fence about this set, but after seeing all of those tasty accessories, this became a must buy for me. I'm a card on the wall display guy, but now I want 2 sets so I can open one. I also thought they resculpted parts of the bodies, but it looks like mostly just repaints (which I prefer) & new head sculpts (I prefer the Duke to the OG but like the old CoCo head with the pointy mask better). Thanks for posting this video.
Nice review. Haven’t had an o ring Joe for a long time. This set fixed that. Noticed those eyes on mine also. Think it supposed to be like a raised eyebrow maybe.
@@NeedlessThings Mainly thinking that since we both have similar looking faces on our figures. Going to watch a few other videos to see if anyone else has the liking face.
...late to the game: the quality is discussable but for me as a german guy i was glad to get a nice looking CC one for a valuable price. DUKE...: Hmmm, personally i never thought he has the coolest design (its the grin) but this one looks like he belongs on a wedding cake BUT all in all, I like the repros and got me 3 sets of the blue shirts, OH NOOO😅 Keep on havin' fun, folks!
These are GREAT. I ordered a second set after receiving the first...only because I need a set to open! These are perfect especially for someone like me that grew up on O-Ring figures but nowadays does not want to pay exorbitant prices on vintage figures. I contemplated that many times in the past, but to start from scratch buying old worn figures at top dollar was not such an appealing option. I waited for a LONG time for Hasbro to come around and decide to try the old recipe again and thought it would never happen. But, here we are and there they are. Excellent time to be a Joe collector. Now I can start the collection off new again. I just hope they stick with it and do not drop it like they have done with so many lines.
@@NeedlessThingsthis set in the uk on pulse went down to £17.99 before selling out that does not bode well sadly I love these and I hope theres more I played with the originals wish I still had them.but mums get rid of stuff when u grow up which I have not lol just aged !
Great review. I'm glad i passed on this one as the Duke to me is just off overall. CC looks good but nothing beats the OG and i backed the Haslab Skystriker so I am pretty sure there will be a CC in that as well.
Hasbro: "hey look we made a new V.1 Cobra Commander from an all-new mold after losing the original so you can get it again!" The fans: "that's great, so how come you didn't do the same for Snake Eyes V.2 instead of giving us the 50th reissue of the first one?" Hasbro:
Hasbro: "Because people always buy pretty much any Snake Eyes no matter what, so we figured we could sell them this one that less people want now and then turn around and make the more requested one later and the same people will buy that, too." The customers: "Shut up and take my money!"
That was good review. I liked comparsion between the new O-Ring and the vintage one. The rifle is a XMLR-3A laser rifle and the braided cord and tassels on the flag is just that a braided cord with tassels. An interesting note with the braided cord and tassels, it's used with indoor flags. The flag that was included with Duke got me thinking, (and forgive me for going off topic,) being that we're going to get a Classified C.C. with a regular COBRA sigil, (like you I'm encouraging Hasbro to charge us more money,😂🤣😂) Hasbro should make that C.C. a deluxe set that comes with a soft goods COBRA Command flag and throne.
one major problem I found with the new o-ring figures.. the back pegs dont work with vintage vehicles.. My duke wont fit with my vintage Skyhawk. I also had a Cobra trooper I tried using with my vintage Cobra Claw and it didnt fit. thats the thing that sucks about the new figures they dont work with the vintage stuff.
I'm treating this as a totally new line, so vintage compatibility isn't something I was looking for. It does, however, seem like it should have been an easy thing for Hasbro to accommodate.
Duke's head looks like Sloth from the Goonies. WTF Hasbro?!?! Terrible QC on the last 2 O-ring releases between this & the Cobra Officer's legs not being able to bend to 90 degrees. Not impressed or pleased with how Hasbro cut corners on these figures, but then they want to charge premium prices. I wonder how many of these Dukes are like that? Anyone that has any input, please feel free to chime in...
Duke's face is pretty awful. The officer's knees are easily fixed. Check out my review for that. Overall I'm happy with the line and expecting bigger and better things in the future.
@@NeedlessThings We're not seen as a priority to Hasbro - their main markets are the US and the UK while we're off in our own little corner. It sucks but I guess it's what we have to deal with here. Like nowhere even *stocks* GI Joe figures in Australia, classified or otherwise, but I digress. :v
This must be a joke, I bought two Snake Eyes and Scarlett 20th anniversary packs not long ago for a little more than the cost of these two figures, I can still find original figures in very good condition for around 10-12 dollars, Hasbro has lost his mind.
I love almost everything about the Duke figure except his lopsided face. That's a serious problem. I bought this set and my Duke's eyes are just as wonky as yours. What happened there? The face painting on my Storm Shadow is low quality as well. They are snatching defeat from the jaws of victory with these o-ring figures. 95% awesome but the faces are a pretty big down side.
C.C RIFLE is from the season one opening.
Holy shit!! I had no knowledge of this existing until Christmas day. & yes, I'm ordering!
Duke's head sculpt looks rough.
Yeah, those uneven eyes are not great. Which is unfortunate because everything else is very good. Except the battle stand.
I just bought some more cobras and just changed out there legs. And I didn’t open my duke cause hie hand is flawed. So rare. lol 😂
I think I might buy another duke 2 pack
Compare the vintage and the new officers have thinner legs
They look great, I'm glad that I ordered them. Hasbro more Orings please.
Absolutely. Bring on all the o-rings!
When I first saw Duke's lopsided eyes, my first thought was "HEY YOU GUYSSSS!!!"
These look cool as hell they would look great along with some of my vintage I bought on eBay
It's a great new collection that's off to a solid start!
Man….. I was going to pass on these two, but now after watching this with you’re positively about them I’m in !
I'm loving this line! Thanks for watching!
I love the look of CC but Dukes a bit off head looks wrong
I bought this set because of the cobra Commander. If memory serves, this is literally the only time since the original 1982 to 1994 series that we’re getting that cobra Commander mold. So that alone sold me on this set. Don’t get me wrong, Duke is great too, but I would’ve just paid the $40 for the cobra Commander alone.
I'm so excited about this line, especially if we're getting more vehicles.
Flint vs Destro two pack next please!!!
I'd take that. Or literally any other two figures Hasbro throws together. I just want more!
Thanks for watching!
Awesome figure! BTW, there is a hole in the bottom of the jetpack which the flagpole can plug into to suspend Duke in a flight position!
This set shows so much promise for what Hasbro could be doing with o-ring. Hopefully there's a lot more to come!
Thanks for watching!
Plus I hope you bought the sky striker
Of course - the review is here on the channel!
I got this set, and really like both figures. Unfortunately my Duke came with a scuffed up shoulder rivet and a cracked shoulder and melted plastic on the shoulder, so I'm going to have to get a replacement.
Whoa! That's a pretty banged-up sounding figure!
@@NeedlessThings Yes it is, but it seems to be the odd one out in that respect as no one else's has the same issues. I'm trying to get a replacement form Hasbro, but I'm having a hard time getting someone to respond to me, even after someone from Hasbro Pulse contacted the customer service department on my behalf after I failed to get a response from them... It's been 5 days now, a little ridiculous.
I was way on the fence about this set, but after seeing all of those tasty accessories, this became a must buy for me. I'm a card on the wall display guy, but now I want 2 sets so I can open one. I also thought they resculpted parts of the bodies, but it looks like mostly just repaints (which I prefer) & new head sculpts (I prefer the Duke to the OG but like the old CoCo head with the pointy mask better). Thanks for posting this video.
Thanks for watching! I am really digging this line. Can't wait to get the Stinger, Transformers, and the Skystriker. And whatever is coming in 2023!
Nice review. Haven’t had an o ring Joe for a long time. This set fixed that. Noticed those eyes on mine also. Think it supposed to be like a raised eyebrow maybe.
Yeah, considering this is a different, stylized Duke I think you could be right. That could be an attempt at a different facial expression.
@@NeedlessThings Mainly thinking that since we both have similar looking faces on our figures. Going to watch a few other videos to see if anyone else has the liking face.
One leg on one leg off like the original stands only had one peg
...late to the game: the quality is discussable but for me as a german guy i was glad to get a nice looking CC one for a valuable price.
DUKE...: Hmmm, personally i never thought he has the coolest design (its the grin) but this one looks like he belongs on a wedding cake BUT all in all, I like the repros and got me 3 sets of the blue shirts, OH NOOO😅
Keep on havin' fun, folks!
Thanks for watching!
How can I get these in Australia? No pulse access here....
Sorry, no idea.
There are companies that offer a po box address service at the United States, that's how I get my stuff
@@constructorainserpro9056 thank you
Action Figure Industries, got my set from them and Skystriker.
Nice review ! Still waitin' mine :P (from France)
Thanks for watching!
The new Duke is a miss for me. But the new Cobra Commander is very nice. Thanks for the review.
Same. You're welcome!
These are GREAT. I ordered a second set after receiving the first...only because I need a set to open! These are perfect especially for someone like me that grew up on O-Ring figures but nowadays does not want to pay exorbitant prices on vintage figures. I contemplated that many times in the past, but to start from scratch buying old worn figures at top dollar was not such an appealing option. I waited for a LONG time for Hasbro to come around and decide to try the old recipe again and thought it would never happen. But, here we are and there they are. Excellent time to be a Joe collector. Now I can start the collection off new again. I just hope they stick with it and do not drop it like they have done with so many lines.
That's how I'm looking at these - as a whole new collection. And I love 'em. Thanks for watching!
@@NeedlessThingsthis set in the uk on pulse went down to £17.99 before selling out that does not bode well sadly I love these and I hope theres more I played with the originals wish I still had them.but mums get rid of stuff when u grow up which I have not lol just aged !
the originals are still better by leaps and bounds.. but I do like these new guys. .
I'm all-in and I expect they'll only get better (if Hasbro does continue with them). Thanks for watching!
Great review. I'm glad i passed on this one as the Duke to me is just off overall. CC looks good but nothing beats the OG and i backed the Haslab Skystriker so I am pretty sure there will be a CC in that as well.
Yeah, the Skystriker comes with the "Mickey Mouse" Cobra Commander. Duke's head is a big disappointment, but otherwise this set is tremendous.
The cardboard was the right thickness on the cardbacks on these it was way too thin on the storm shadow and snake eyes cards
new head sculpt on coco is better than og, love it
I've settled on "different in a pleasing way". Thanks for watching!
Great review!!!!!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Hasbro: "hey look we made a new V.1 Cobra Commander from an all-new mold after losing the original so you can get it again!"
The fans: "that's great, so how come you didn't do the same for Snake Eyes V.2 instead of giving us the 50th reissue of the first one?"
Hasbro:
Hasbro: "Because people always buy pretty much any Snake Eyes no matter what, so we figured we could sell them this one that less people want now and then turn around and make the more requested one later and the same people will buy that, too."
The customers: "Shut up and take my money!"
That was good review. I liked comparsion between the new O-Ring and the vintage one. The rifle is a XMLR-3A laser rifle and the braided cord and tassels on the flag is just that a braided cord with tassels. An interesting note with the braided cord and tassels, it's used with indoor flags.
The flag that was included with Duke got me thinking, (and forgive me for going off topic,) being that we're going to get a Classified C.C. with a regular COBRA sigil, (like you I'm encouraging Hasbro to charge us more money,😂🤣😂) Hasbro should make that C.C. a deluxe set that comes with a soft goods COBRA Command flag and throne.
Oh, man - I am all about that flag and throne idea. Make it an open order Fan Channel like Sarge or whatever, but that would be awesome.
Does anyone remember what era the family dollar gijoes were
The new Duke looks like he's a fan of the Rock lol. Plus where are all his accessories?
I can smell what he's cooking.
I'm not sure what you mean about the accessories.
Great stuff!
Thanks!
one major problem I found with the new o-ring figures.. the back pegs dont work with vintage vehicles.. My duke wont fit with my vintage Skyhawk. I also had a Cobra trooper I tried using with my vintage Cobra Claw and it didnt fit. thats the thing that sucks about the new figures they dont work with the vintage stuff.
Do the new O-rings fit with the modern era Joe vehicles at least?
@@foxglove9 im not sure i dont own any of the new modern vehicles.
I'm treating this as a totally new line, so vintage compatibility isn't something I was looking for.
It does, however, seem like it should have been an easy thing for Hasbro to accommodate.
Nice! Yo Joe!
YO JOE!
Gettin old because I remember when o ring joes were $1. Maybe at most $2 back in the day. Way back in the day. But $20 for one figure is crazy smh
Yeah, four decades can do a real number on retail pricing. Loaves of bread were a nickel in 1952!
Duke's head looks like Sloth from the Goonies. WTF Hasbro?!?! Terrible QC on the last 2 O-ring releases between this & the Cobra Officer's legs not being able to bend to 90 degrees. Not impressed or pleased with how Hasbro cut corners on these figures, but then they want to charge premium prices. I wonder how many of these Dukes are like that? Anyone that has any input, please feel free to chime in...
Duke's face is pretty awful. The officer's knees are easily fixed. Check out my review for that.
Overall I'm happy with the line and expecting bigger and better things in the future.
Duke looks like he just farted in a elevator
..or belonging on a wedding cake.
I'd totally grab this set if it wasn't like, 90 dollars before postage.
Being an Australian collector who has to import his toys fucking sucks.
Brutal. I wonder why Hasbro doesn't set up a Pulse distribution center there.
@@NeedlessThings We're not seen as a priority to Hasbro - their main markets are the US and the UK while we're off in our own little corner. It sucks but I guess it's what we have to deal with here. Like nowhere even *stocks* GI Joe figures in Australia, classified or otherwise, but I digress. :v
You'd think they'd want everyone's money.
Looks like Duke had a stroke. About $50 for these figures shipped, huh? hmmm...
It looks really good but I would have to pass on it for one reason. I have the original
I've got the originals as well, but these are definitely different enough to justify the purchase.
Thanks for watching!
This must be a joke, I bought two Snake Eyes and Scarlett 20th anniversary packs not long ago for a little more than the cost of these two figures, I can still find original figures in very good condition for around 10-12 dollars, Hasbro has lost his mind.
Where do you find original Joes in good condition for $12? I need some.
The duke figure is terrible the colours are way off dark green with a drab yellow shirt should have kept to the original colour scheme
I imagine the bland, traditional color scheme is a possibility for a future release. Hasbro loves reusing their molds.
I love almost everything about the Duke figure except his lopsided face. That's a serious problem. I bought this set and my Duke's eyes are just as wonky as yours. What happened there? The face painting on my Storm Shadow is low quality as well. They are snatching defeat from the jaws of victory with these o-ring figures. 95% awesome but the faces are a pretty big down side.
There were definitely some mis-steps with this line, but it seems to be dead now anyway. Too bad considering the Ghostbusters are coming soon.
@@NeedlessThings Super7 is allegedly going to make some o-ring Joe figures so I'm cautiously optimistic about that.
They are 100% producing GI Joe o-rings. They're scheduled to reveal them at JoeFest next month and we will be there to cover it LIVE!