G.I. Joe Vs S.A.S | A Classified Review of Big Ben
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- Опубликовано: 18 авг 2023
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You always have refreshing, unique perspectives when you review an item but this is, by far, the best single figure review you've ever done. Puts all the boring, cookie cutter reviewers to shame. Wonderful work, Tony.
Thanks man. Sincerely thank you!
@@AnalogToysI second that this was interesting stuff. Brilliant review tony👍👍
Agree! Agree! I’ve watched it many time. Very well done. I was passing on this fig but now I can’t wait to get him. Great Job Tony!
Tony, this video is 10 steps above any review of Big Ben I've ever seen. I absolutely appreciate the abundance of background information you included because realism is what drew so many of us to the toyline in the first place.
This video made me buy the figure and turn him into a real member of the SAS, great job tony
Now, this is a toy review video
Yes, dammit! Yes it was!! 😊
This could've only been done by someone who has served in the SAS, and further by someone who is charismatic and capable of comprehensive and interesting reviews. Tony, you are one of the few that can pull this off from your unique perspective. Were award winning a thing on RUclips by actual people of merit a thing, this would be an "award winning feature". In other words, kickass vid and learned a lot of great shit. A coup de grace, Tony!
God I love how you mixed the SAS documentary footage with you in the outback. I learned so much about proper kit! (Leslie laughed her arse off on “Big Ben”!😂)
More than just a toy review but a history lesson. This was awesome.
Damn brother, this truly was a unique way to cover the figure. Absolutely loved this.
I very much enjoyed your veteran perspective during this kit inspection. Great video Tony!
That story about SAS soldiers wearing US flag patches to hide their affiliation is hilarious. I know most SAS soldiers don't discuss their service but what is out there is fascinating. Thankyou for sharing even this little bit Tony. As a person who loves reading up on military history its very apreciateed.
We need more of this! Grew up on my father's army maintenance manuals and equipment and this took me back. I'm pretty sure most Joes would fail to scrutiny, but it's pretty fun to see the real world comparisons. Thanks, Tony! Hopefully, more like this!
I don’t actually care about the military accuracy of GI Joe toys, but I love that you do. Entertaining watch. Lots of great info that Hasbro should probably care to pay attention to. This figure seems like a hodgepodge of historical and updated gear with some glaring inaccuracies. I learned a bunch, thank you.
I love them being accurate when it’s representing a real world soldier.
I also see them like a mix of real world soldiers and "super hero costumes" (Scarlett, Snake Eyes, Quick Kick), so with the more realistic looking soldiers (Stalker, Dusty) I expect some leeway in their portrait sacrificing realistic for stilistic, but I respect Analog Toys info on the costumes, funny thing I always tought Big Ben's hat was a stilistic choice and not realistic to separate him from other green soldiers
Loved this vid! No one ever breaks down the real life practicality and accuracy of the figures like this. I learned a lot and hope you do more vids like this. (It was also great "meeting" you last night. ❤ )
I’ve never seen a toy review like this. You are the best! Congrats!
Fantastic review with lots of real world combat situation insight and experience!!! Loved the video footage of the SAS in training! Never seen that before!
This is quite possibly the most in-depth figure review I've ever seen. Excellent work Tony!
Fantastic insight. This video puts on record a level of collecting that is based on personal experience. It reminded me of the times I would show my grandfather, who served in WW2, a GI Joe toy and he would explain the toy his experiences. (The Howitzer was his position.) He would be impressed with what they got right and describe what was wrong.
Though we can pass off the Hasbro choices as "cost cutting ignorance," we cannot say that the level of care that was put into the 80's GI Joe Big Ben was carried on to today.
Thank you, Tony, for a fantastic journey into the history of the SAS through your experience.
Outstanding review Tony. The cross cuts to the doc were a first class idea.
Finally hehe i waited for you to review it... as always awesome reviews/contents.. review with history lessons... Kudos to you Tony! Salute and Respect
Another well researched, unique and informative video. Your real world experience and passion for the subject matter is a breath of fresh air in theRUclips toy space. Who cares about a rundown of articulation and box art? You've continued to create some of the most compelling toy content and I really love your criticism of action figures coming from a love and respect of military history and serving yourself. Great job, Tony! I anxiously await your next video! Who dares wins!
This is awesome. Been eagerly awaiting this one. Demolished expectations. Thanks, Tony!
A great in depth & comprehensive look at Ben Big. Amazing as always. Thanks Tony.
This was both an entertaining and very informative review on this figure. It’s both an action figure review and a documentary on the SAS, brilliant!! This goes to show if you’re a company doing a military toy line it’s best to pay attention to detail.
Absolutely LOVE this review. One of your very finest videos, Tony. Loved the use of the documentaries, training films and personal photos. You explained every last detail to perfection as only a former Trooper could. Outstanding mate, thank you.
Outstanding review and history lesson thank you for taking the time to make this the most educational review of any toy figure video.
Now this was a unique review! Brilliantly done! Also liked how you pointed out how to mod the figure to get it as accurate as possible considering ive only bought gijoe classifieds for customs.
That is one of the best reviews I have seen. You knocked it out of the park. Good show!
Awesome video. Excellent script and editing as always
Fantastic video Tony. Insights only you could provide take this video to the next level. This video is one of the best look at any military action figures ever.
Thanks man!
A figure review and a history lesson what a great video! Way more interesting than most review videos.
Amazing video. Riveting! Well done!
Excellent video and review Tony. I am most impressed with your military knowledge . 27:46
Im so excited to watch this review. Saturday morning, long week of teaching, in going to enjoy this.
Thank you, Thank you!!
Dude this is an amazing video, very well crafted and totally hilarious while also giving insight
What a brilliant review. I'll admit at first I wasn't sure it mattered so much about accuracy but you won me over when pointing out it references a specific unit, and previously honoured that unit properly. Good points well made.
This was outstanding! I can relate on how offensive the errors can be as I hear it in the disgust and disdain in your voice inflections as they are called out. I too am retired military and the shipwreck offering has always been a spit in the face. Again, this review was a work of art!
Hell yeah! This is how you do a review based on a military toy line! Well done!
Thank you for the lesson on the SAS and for your service! To hear direct is something special!
Bravo ! excellent vid Tony ,enjoyed every minute of it.
This was an exquisite review, Tony!
Excellent work Tony! Probably the best review of a figure I've seen. I loved how you started off the video with the "clone reviews". Very unique, very educational and well spoken!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Amazing review. I hope you do more like this. I'm sure it takes a while but I thought it was incredible.
Excellent review video Tony! :)
Great Video Tony , such a unique way of presenting , its like movie quality content and i was very excited to see a little clip from my review at the start. Keep up the great work 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
The pouch on the back is the approximate dimensions of the ALICE improved first aid kit. Which is the only ''real'' first aid kit beyond a medic's kit i can think of in the cold war
That was an exceptional review. Great work!
Woah 🤯 insane deep dive review. Really great job Tony!
Great insight Tony. Very informative and well explained!
This is legit the best action figure review ive ever seen. I legit actually learned alot from this video. Not only did i get a review, but i actually learned about real life shit.
Excellent attention to detail and wonderful to get an honest take on thisparticular Joe from someone who knows the source material so well. I don't expect G.I.Joe characters to dress or equip themselves entirely by the book and I imagine that once they join the Joe team, they pick up gear and weapons based on what is available to them as well as taking influences from their teammates. I do agree that Big Ben should have either been based on his original look or have been modernized rather than somewhere in between.
Big Ben is one of my favorite Joes for so many reasons - I'm part British myself and grew up in Europe, and I spent a little time in the Norwegian army - so cold weather representation always warms my heart! I wish the Joe team had included more international members - we should have really had one from every NATO country eventually.
I also miss his big backpack. A yomp/tab isn't really complete withoutheavy things to carry, right? ;)
As usual, very informative video and very well researched since you're the real deal 👏👌
Hell of a review, man! Strong work!
With all due respect to many others this is now my favorite action figure review ever. Surprisingly even handed when it could have been extremely biased. Very Entertaining and educational. Can’t ask for more than that.
Great review, enjoyed the SAS info!
With more reviews like this, perhaps the industry will consider details as a good thing.
Amazing work!
Fantastic work.
So good I watched it twice in a row! Still waiting for my order but when I get mine your Kitbash recipes will be on the menu; thanks.
Perfect!!!! Great video! Very independent, worth every minute!
Great review!!! I loved every bit of it that I watched it twice. Thanks for a very very informative review.
Great review with a fresh angle.
Tony you continue to inspire. I admit in foreign military I am mostly ignorant. I knew a little about the SAS but I feel I have gained a lot of information and the SAS is far more interesting and plan to look into them more. I absolutely loved your opening about copies. I agree and have tried to regain my voice from years ago inspired by yourself, Retroblasting and Ninja. I can never thank you guys enough for re awakening my creativity. But enough about me.
This bar none is one of the best action figure reviews I’ve ever seen. Thank you.
This is a great review and breakdown. You say the Joe Team should pick a lane yet at the same time perfectly describe the loud minority of the Joe fandom. People want straight retro and then complain they want modern. I think they should revamp the retro line to be 100% retro down to the clothes and weapons and then the Classified series should be all modern takes. Not a mix & match like they currently do to appease the “get off my lawn” minority of the fandom.
Excellent and informative review top to bottom.
Outstanding sir , can we get more videos like this ,regards from rainy Costa Rica .
Such a great video! I don’t know if I should buy the toy or enlist! That training looks intense!
You've gotta love the way Tony turns a phrase 😂 epic mate keep it up ... gash .
I agree that the first version is more accurate but the new is more badass,and hasbro wants to sell as many as possible,and this is the way .G.I.JOE of the 80s was the reason for me to become a special forces officer.
Excellent video, Tony, learned a lot!
Badass and unique review. Thanks! This rocks.
Great video! Love the real world perspective you bring to reviewing this figure.
Your best video yet. Well for the ones I've actually watched 👊🙂👍
Excellent review mate first class
Tony, you might have struck gold with this video and although Larry Hama didn’t mention certain division/units for Gung-Ho, Stalker or Torpedo you could probably make future videos going into detail on how Hasbro could have really created some of the characters from the G.I. Joe line, I for one would love to see more videos like this for some of the other characters…..Cheers Brother!!
Superb review. Thx Tony
I really enjoy your vid about the SAS and the review of the figure, quite refreshing compare to the many other reviews out there
Definitely appreciate the real world take on this Big Ben. If anything I’d love to get this figure and re-equip him with the proper load out.
Great video my friend.
This is the best toy review on a GI Joe ever. I learned a great deal. Please do more of these. I was thinking about passing on Big Ben. But not now! Yo Joe!
Great video review! I now feel like reading some Garth Ennis war stories!
What a great take on a figure review....I love the comparison to the real life SAS....good job
Wow! Extremely informative and thoughtful review. Well done! 👍🇺🇸
Thank you Tony for not being cookie-cutter like some other channels. This was entertaining and educational.
Mate this was fabulous Fascinating stuff Thanks mate
Amazing review!
I love your reviews sir. Always honest and to the point. When I get this figure he’s definitely getting the AF upgrades and a proper patch on his right arm. That shit has to go.
Congrats, Tony. You've perfectly summed up most of my issues with Classified in one figure. I wish the designers would use the original figure as an inspiration to interate on the design. What makes sense to add, what makes sense to scrap, etc.
Instead of using the original designs for a slavish recreation, practcality be damned.
This was Awesome! There is a lot of info and insight in this review. I think for most of us civilians we are unaware of what should and shouldn’t be included. Sure the obvious things stick out like a sore thumb. Others not so much for the untrained eye. Most of these details Hasbro could have done easily with a bit of research. I will never understand why a company like that goes to make a realistic modern military toy with zero input from the people who served. You make an excellent point about Hama and keeping the simplicity in the designations. I would love to see more of these for other Joes and other companies past and present. Knowing is after all half the battle.
I feel like gi joe can never “update” itself as long as it’s tied to the past
Love your use of the old MOD briefing film and the splashes of “Who Dares Wins/Final Option”, Six Days, Bravo Two Zero and Commando. Liked seeing you rock the M83 battle jacket in your spliced in comments. Was that something you used during your time in the Regiment or after during your contractor days? I have the first version of Big Ben and it’s the best version. Keep up the great work .
Wake up Skelken!!!! Great and funny review! I’m sharing it on facebook for you!
Great review video 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Class Tony thankyou you one more great video.
Amazing video. I love the approach on how you're judging the figure. I want it for the fact that it has a gas mask. My MOS was NBC Decon, so any kind of soldier figure that comes with any kind of MOPP gear is always welcome, even if not 100% accurate. I hope that Vala answers that call someday.
Still, this video makes me feel like a pud. Your knowledge of military and equipment history is beyond impressive and I can see how this figure is a let down to someone with your knowledge.
You said you might do a similar video for Snowjob on this past week's 3POA... please do. This was fantastic.
Hey Tony, the fact that you opened the video with the theme music from “Who Dares Wins/The Final Option” (1982), is pretty Out-Frik’n-Standing! 🫡🇬🇧🇺🇸
Thanks for the shout out!
Thanks Sir for a truly impressive AND informative review of both the Classified figure and the SAS as a whole ... "fumbling the grenade in their own trench" indeed ... made me laugh mate ! It would be good if other reviewers took a page from your book & did the odd deep dive into comparing figures with real life counterparts, but then again, not many reviewers have been in the "real world" forces as you have (however a special nod to Michael French from Retroblasting, another solid honest reviewer ! )
Great research and analysis. This how a review should be done. Great job and great video.
No research mate. It’s all life experience.
@@AnalogToys wrong choice of wording. My apologies. Definitely appreciate that I actually learned something, than just watching a video where someone looks at a figure and just says ,”pretty.” Kudos , and once again thank you for your service sir.
Hey no apologies needed my man, I wasn’t offended.
This was the best GI Joe review I have ever seen.
Awesome review! Almost sounds like Anthony Hopkins narrating the SAS video. Lol
Super damn cool brother. You Rock! You know we all want to be commandos sometimes.
Great video Tony, and thanks for mentioning the bell is Big Ben and saying "Union Flag"
As a son of an 84 year old Royal Navy sailor, I appreciate the slang and swearing. 🤷♂️👍