I'm glad you posted those $10diorama pieces. I saw them on amazon and was wondering how they would look with classified. and now I see that they are too small better for 3.75 inch
I’m gonna do a review on them soon. They’re cool and are actually on BBTS for $30 each. They’re foam and not cardboard but I actually think it may be better as foam. They look good but not close to filling out a dio like some of the other ones we see.
I got mine from Amazon last week. Haven't opened it yet. Yours is the second review I've seen of this figure. It's a decent piece. The head looks good. Ive heard with some the head was too big for the peg. I don't know about this being a deluxe figure, but since Hasbro doesn't make weapons packs, you can never have too many weapons. Overall, it's a decent figure. I don't regret getting him.
Like others have said, hardly a "deluxe" figure, but still cool regardless. I have my complaints with the classified series in general, but I still love the modern remakes of some of my favorite classic figures in the 6" scale. Mine got delayed but should be here within a week or so. Great review as always!
I dont see a lot of people say they like the cover art on this packaging. I feel like the guy who did the blue cobra ninja 2 pack packaging art would have killed this.
Hasbro will come up with anything to charge more so the lame excuse is deluxe when the figure is clearly not. Nevertheless, cool figure. May need to get one soon. Great review my friend. 👍
I have the feeling that they are making this a “deluxe” is so they can justify a lower MOQ since it’s an Amazon exclusive. Toss in some extra weapons and 2 heads and they feel they can justify the price hike. Not me agreeing with what they’re doing, just my thoughts on why.
Mine comes today. That Kamakura O-ring was early 2000’s DDP didn’t create him until 2003. I will use the Fwoosh hoods for my joes. The Hasbro hoods suck
I got mine earlier in the week. I like the figure but there isn’t enough included to justify the deluxe price. Most of the weapons are the same as previous ninjas figures that were regular price.
The people saying they don't want the figure are doing themselves a great disservice. They'll end up changing their minds when it's gone and only available on ebay for double the price. I still, imho, maintain that this is the best Classified figure to date, flaws and all.
Yeah, Hasbro is rev'ing up the engine and taking folks for a ride on this one. Being the blind consumer that I am, I have this on pre-order as well and like you, Amazon keeps changing the date on me; oh well. I love all things ninja, so I was getting him regardless of whether I had him as a kid (which I didn't.) I am good with the reuse on the figure itself. That's always been a part of GIJOE figure philosophy. But the weapon reuse thing...oh man. That was a HUGE slap in the face. Because people didn't buy all the Snake Eyes Origins figures, Hasbro is like, "you're getting these accessories whether you wanted them or not!" At least those weapons make sense in terms of the character. Not like with the Snake Eyes and Timber Wolf Ver 2 where they give you all the Alley Viper weapons. That didn't make much sense. I am surprised they didn't just give him one sword and reuse the Blue Ninja/Arctic Storm Shadow sword. He also came with a three-barred nun-chuck staff, originally (don't know what they're called.). Would have been nice to give at least ONE "new" accessory with a "Deluxe" figure. Instead, Hasbro hobbled together 85% reuse and created a new character. Along with saving money on the packaging. Too bad none of those savings was passed down to the consumer. They lowered the cost of the figure and raised it's price. Someone probably got high-praise from Hasbro Management on this release for that. Thankfully, we can't really say this is the future of the Classified line as the upcoming figures that we have seen the art for, have next to NO re-use. Torpedo can't borrow much. :) BTW, BBQ is awesome! I am not sure what you're comparing him to, but in terms of recreating the original figure, it was above and beyond. The only reuse on him are his boots.
Yes he's overpriced and not really a "deluxe", all his accessories are reuse and I'm not familiar with the character at all because he isn't from the initial 82 to 94 run but I still want him. The sole reason is my Joes are severely outnumbered by Cobra, so they need all the help they can get.
I think more people will pass due to price point. He really isn't a deluxe fig. A extra head and a few weapons isn't much. Even valaverse gives us more for just a little less.
I don't know who this is so I watched a history video about him, and now I want one. BUT ... since I didn't know him and seeing this box art, I was under the impression he was a joke character. kind of a Dan from Street Fighter.. if they want to possibly introduce the character for a new audience I think they really need to represent the characters better in the artwork
So you just brought up a really good point I didn’t think about. Maybe cause I knew who he was I didn’t think like that, but not knowing the character and seeing the art, I could fully get how people might think he’s a joke. You know, like how Quick Kick is a joke 😂
Definitely not a deluxe. Not worth $33. I got him and he's no different than storm shadow as far as worth. Unless they are saying the extra head is worth $10
I agree with you on that he shouldn’t be a deluxe. I think they’re saying it so they can justify a lower MOQ for Amazon but still make some of that money back 🤷🏻♂️
Pure FOMO. 7 bucks more for less packaging, same contents. This is just like the Black Series Deluxes with more cost, same contents as reg. releases with a larger box.
Rather than calling them deluxe they should just say exclusives and that’s why they cost more. Yes they give more than some figures, but it’s nothing new other than the figure.
Got mine yesterday, in hand it's a great figure. I was quite impressed, glad I got him.
It is a pretty good figure.
I'm glad you posted those $10diorama pieces. I saw them on amazon and was wondering how they would look with classified. and now I see that they are too small better for 3.75 inch
I’m gonna do a review on them soon. They’re cool and are actually on BBTS for $30 each. They’re foam and not cardboard but I actually think it may be better as foam. They look good but not close to filling out a dio like some of the other ones we see.
I got mine from Amazon last week. Haven't opened it yet. Yours is the second review I've seen of this figure. It's a decent piece. The head looks good. Ive heard with some the head was too big for the peg.
I don't know about this being a deluxe figure, but since Hasbro doesn't make weapons packs, you can never have too many weapons. Overall, it's a decent figure. I don't regret getting him.
Like others have said, hardly a "deluxe" figure, but still cool regardless. I have my complaints with the classified series in general, but I still love the modern remakes of some of my favorite classic figures in the 6" scale. Mine got delayed but should be here within a week or so. Great review as always!
Thank you
I dig the box for the weapons
I dont see a lot of people say they like the cover art on this packaging. I feel like the guy who did the blue cobra ninja 2 pack packaging art would have killed this.
It’s awful for being an adult collectable. They should have just used some of the art from the Master & Apprentice comic book.
Hasbro will come up with anything to charge more so the lame excuse is deluxe when the figure is clearly not. Nevertheless, cool figure. May need to get one soon. Great review my friend. 👍
I have the feeling that they are making this a “deluxe” is so they can justify a lower MOQ since it’s an Amazon exclusive. Toss in some extra weapons and 2 heads and they feel they can justify the price hike. Not me agreeing with what they’re doing, just my thoughts on why.
@@Apunkwithtoys very true.
Mine comes today. That Kamakura O-ring was early 2000’s DDP didn’t create him until 2003. I will use the Fwoosh hoods for my joes. The Hasbro hoods suck
See, I was in the ballpark of the O-Ring 😂
I got mine earlier in the week. I like the figure but there isn’t enough included to justify the deluxe price. Most of the weapons are the same as previous ninjas figures that were regular price.
The people saying they don't want the figure are doing themselves a great disservice. They'll end up changing their minds when it's gone and only available on ebay for double the price. I still, imho, maintain that this is the best Classified figure to date, flaws and all.
I’ve already seen people changing their minds. He’s a good figure and fits with the ninja side of GI Joe.
Its a great figure with nice accessories, but it isn't a deluxe. It has comparable accessories to the BAT and that was a regular release.
Agree completely
Yeah, Hasbro is rev'ing up the engine and taking folks for a ride on this one. Being the blind consumer that I am, I have this on pre-order as well and like you, Amazon keeps changing the date on me; oh well. I love all things ninja, so I was getting him regardless of whether I had him as a kid (which I didn't.) I am good with the reuse on the figure itself. That's always been a part of GIJOE figure philosophy. But the weapon reuse thing...oh man. That was a HUGE slap in the face. Because people didn't buy all the Snake Eyes Origins figures, Hasbro is like, "you're getting these accessories whether you wanted them or not!" At least those weapons make sense in terms of the character. Not like with the Snake Eyes and Timber Wolf Ver 2 where they give you all the Alley Viper weapons. That didn't make much sense. I am surprised they didn't just give him one sword and reuse the Blue Ninja/Arctic Storm Shadow sword. He also came with a three-barred nun-chuck staff, originally (don't know what they're called.). Would have been nice to give at least ONE "new" accessory with a "Deluxe" figure. Instead, Hasbro hobbled together 85% reuse and created a new character. Along with saving money on the packaging. Too bad none of those savings was passed down to the consumer. They lowered the cost of the figure and raised it's price. Someone probably got high-praise from Hasbro Management on this release for that. Thankfully, we can't really say this is the future of the Classified line as the upcoming figures that we have seen the art for, have next to NO re-use. Torpedo can't borrow much. :)
BTW, BBQ is awesome! I am not sure what you're comparing him to, but in terms of recreating the original figure, it was above and beyond. The only reuse on him are his boots.
Yes he's overpriced and not really a "deluxe", all his accessories are reuse and I'm not familiar with the character at all because he isn't from the initial 82 to 94 run but I still want him. The sole reason is my Joes are severely outnumbered by Cobra, so they need all the help they can get.
Agreed on all points
They need some green shirts to off set all the troop builders for Cobra.
I think more people will pass due to price point. He really isn't a deluxe fig. A extra head and a few weapons isn't much. Even valaverse gives us more for just a little less.
I don't know who this is so I watched a history video about him, and now I want one. BUT ... since I didn't know him and seeing this box art, I was under the impression he was a joke character. kind of a Dan from Street Fighter.. if they want to possibly introduce the character for a new audience I think they really need to represent the characters better in the artwork
So you just brought up a really good point I didn’t think about. Maybe cause I knew who he was I didn’t think like that, but not knowing the character and seeing the art, I could fully get how people might think he’s a joke. You know, like how Quick Kick is a joke 😂
@@Apunkwithtoys It says he'll arrive on the 8th! thanks for the review and link
@@PixelsNcreatureS you’re welcome
Decent figure would be a 7/10, but the price brings him to a 4/10. Without weapon storage, most of the accessories are a waste.
It’s a good figure. We all know it’s over priced so I won’t even get into that, but what you said about storage is spot on.
Definitely not a deluxe. Not worth $33. I got him and he's no different than storm shadow as far as worth. Unless they are saying the extra head is worth $10
I agree with you on that he shouldn’t be a deluxe. I think they’re saying it so they can justify a lower MOQ for Amazon but still make some of that money back 🤷🏻♂️
Pure FOMO. 7 bucks more for less packaging, same contents. This is just like the Black Series Deluxes with more cost, same contents as reg. releases with a larger box.
Rather than calling them deluxe they should just say exclusives and that’s why they cost more. Yes they give more than some figures, but it’s nothing new other than the figure.
Easy pass! Txs for the review!!!
You’re welcome, figures not for everyone.
No holster or extra room for his edged weapons is just lame.
Those were throw in weapons so they could charge it as a deluxe 🤦🏻♂️
@@Apunkwithtoys They sure were.