High Hopes Dashed - FOV Paratroopers
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High Hopes Dashed - FOV Paratroopers
Well, I went to my local Target, money in hand, ready to purchase the new FOV paratroopers. Nothing was going to stop me or get in my way.
Until I actually saw them.
First of all, they look exactly like the regular figures. How boring is that. Secondly, the price. $7.99 each? Are you kidding me?!?
I left them cold on the pegs. I don't think I've ever been as disappointed by a figure set in my life.
Until I actually saw them.
First of all, they look exactly like the regular figures. How boring is that. Secondly, the price. $7.99 each? Are you kidding me?!?
I left them cold on the pegs. I don't think I've ever been as disappointed by a figure set in my life.
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I agree
Strangely enough, I agree with you there. The online pics look great for some reason. But when you actually see them up close, they are very disappointing.Stug45 wrote:Are they really that bad? All the pics i've seen they look Pretty Good.
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Unimax's vehicles are all like that too, from the 1:18 Tiger, Sherman, and the M16. They never do look good inside the package, you've to take it out of the box to be able to fully appreciate it. I myself almost passed on the Tiger, but bought it anyways since it was on clearance. I'm quite happy I did, the Tiger is quite photogenic!
I'm predicting that the 1:18 Stryker will not look appealing either once it arrives, everybody will probably be screaming "toy" again until it is properly out of the box...
I also wasn't too thrilled either when I first saw the paratroopers, but I suggest buying one or two for now to test them out. If you like them get the rest and then buy extras.
I'm predicting that the 1:18 Stryker will not look appealing either once it arrives, everybody will probably be screaming "toy" again until it is properly out of the box...
I also wasn't too thrilled either when I first saw the paratroopers, but I suggest buying one or two for now to test them out. If you like them get the rest and then buy extras.
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I saw these on Sunday at the local Target, and honestly I don't see what the big gripe is with them. They're not much more than the modern figures with some extra gear, but the modern guys were great, and I think these look pretty good too... The paintjobs seemed comparable to other FOV figures, and the gear looked to fit a little better than BBI's gear seems to fit.
The price hik,e I assume, is for the jump gear, and a working chute and things, no? It's the same for BBI's paratroopers compared to their basics. You're getting a fabric item, strings... softgoods add a significant ammount to a figure's cost actually, so that's a big reason you'd see them for a couple bucks more than the regular $5 figures.
Seems like a pretty good deal to me, but maybe I'm wrong. I'm gonna nab probably a handful of them to go with the S1 Marines I got. They're the only really great modern military figures out there IMO. BBI's sorta lacked something I thought...
Of course, if FOV did some German/American paras like this, I'd go apecrap buying them up. Especially Germans, and especially if they're good for post-D-Day use.
The price hik,e I assume, is for the jump gear, and a working chute and things, no? It's the same for BBI's paratroopers compared to their basics. You're getting a fabric item, strings... softgoods add a significant ammount to a figure's cost actually, so that's a big reason you'd see them for a couple bucks more than the regular $5 figures.
Seems like a pretty good deal to me, but maybe I'm wrong. I'm gonna nab probably a handful of them to go with the S1 Marines I got. They're the only really great modern military figures out there IMO. BBI's sorta lacked something I thought...
Of course, if FOV did some German/American paras like this, I'd go apecrap buying them up. Especially Germans, and especially if they're good for post-D-Day use.
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In these austere 1/18 times we can't afford to be picky now, can we?
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I think the Bravo Team paratroopers are not too bad, though I can certainly see where the negative opinions are coming from. They are like apples and oranges when compared to BBI's superior offerings. I picked up a couple, but have yet to open them and might just take them back to redeem my $15.
The regular Bravo Team Soldiers and Marines are still some of the best generic modern figures available, in my opinion
The regular Bravo Team Soldiers and Marines are still some of the best generic modern figures available, in my opinion
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I haven't really looked at these too close since they're modern era but aren't they repaints of the exisiting figures?tmanthegreat wrote:They are like apples and oranges when compared to BBI's superior offerings.
The regular Bravo Team Soldiers and Marines are still some of the best generic modern figures available, in my opinion
Is the para gear that bad as to take them down a step from being "some of the best generic modern figures" to "not too bad"?
still keeping my fingers crossed that they put out some new WWII figures (falschirmjager's would be great!)
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Personally, I have never been a fan of the FOV figures. I think they all look ridiculous when put up next to BBI, or better yet, 21st Century WWII figures. I have bought them only for the heads, hands, and helmets.
I only really collect WWII military figures, so these paratroopers are definately out of my range. I did see them, but knew I was going to pass before I even hit the toy aisle.
However, I can see myself buying British/German, and even American paras if FOV (or BBI or 21st, please God) produces them.
I only really collect WWII military figures, so these paratroopers are definately out of my range. I did see them, but knew I was going to pass before I even hit the toy aisle.
However, I can see myself buying British/German, and even American paras if FOV (or BBI or 21st, please God) produces them.
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