Small Scale Military Headquarters

Just saw the IJ movie yesterday. The Russian Soldier (as he appears in figure form) is nowhere to be seen in the film.

Not that I'm complaining, it's just interesting to note that the most popular figure isn't even in the movie!

There are russian troops, they're just not wearing the same caps.

Cool Toy Review: After seeing Indy IV, I noticed that most of the Russians (if not all of them) did not wear a garrison cap (or Pilotka as I think they call it) whereas your version of the soldier has one. Since they all wore some sort of newsboy cap in the film, do you plan to release a new version of the soldier with a more movie-accurate headgear (perhaps as a Deluxe 2-pack, like the German soldiers pack)?

Hasbro: That is an interesting idea. We have discussed Russian 2-packs, but not with the brimmed cap. We are still looking at this idea for later in 2009, so there's a good chance it might happen.

Also keep in mind, all those who model WWII that Russian conscripts(general infrantry) wore a darker brown uniform, not a light tanish/yellow one like they made for the indy film I am presently(when I get time) am painting mine with a like colored prism perm. marker/paint pen. Now I just need to find an appropriate helmet for my troops Da General

I understand the Russian govt wasn't impressed with how it's troops were portrayed in the movie and they banned the film in their country. What a shame.

They aren't really that bad in it. It's not like they kill babies or anything.

vmf214 wrote:I understand the Russian govt wasn't impressed with how it's troops were portrayed in the movie and they banned the film in their country. What a shame.

No, the movie wasn't banned, but there was a backlash by members of the Russian Communist Party.

Am I to understand that we are now faulting an Indy movie....because it's not historically acturate? (Just Kidding Guys....Don't taze me Bro!!) but I went for the entertainment factor....and it was good!