Well, my package from BBTS arrived this afternoon. I have to say I am extremely pleased with the results.
Kwinn, interestingly, strikes me as just a little short for the modern-style figures, but, overlooking the construction design, he's an excellent fit with the traditional-style figures, since he's supposed to be a big guy. I'm very pleased to have a Kwinn figure in this outfit, though. No complaints whatsoever, especially since this figure, and the Data-Viper, were originally planned for the post ROC line and never quite make it.
I like the Data-Viper, but he's a little odd in that, if you don't give him the better part of his gear, he doesn't look like much. "Crash test dummy in a jumpsuit" was the first thought that came to mind. But give him his gear, and he looks like bad news from TRON or some such. I like him. Wouldn't mind having a couple more.
Ultimate Cobra Commander is awesome. An excellent modern-style rendition of Cobra Commander's best known incarnation. They obviously took a few cues from the animated series, especially with the light blue collar under the jacket. But I'm very pleased with the chrome faceplate and all of the details. The only odd thing about him is he seems a little tall, and I think most of that is in the legs. It's not that big of a deal, but there's never been any reason to think that CC was especially tall, and if Hasbro ever does an "Ultimate Destro", he'd better be huge. Overall, though a very minor quibble on an otherwise excellent figure.
Here's hoping Wave 4 shows up. I want the Night-Viper and Jinx.
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