Saw the IJ Movie - Russian Soldier Comment

dandaman · Post by **dandaman** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 11:05 am

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!

SolidSnakeEyes · Post by **SolidSnakeEyes** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 11:08 am

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

Stug45 · Post by **Stug45** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 3:03 pm

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.

General Blasto · Post by **General Blasto** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 3:14 pm

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

vmf214 · Post by **vmf214** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 4:51 pm

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.

SolidSnakeEyes · Post by **SolidSnakeEyes** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 5:52 pm

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

Lance Quazar · Post by **Lance Quazar** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 3:59 pm

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.

Folkwulfe · Post by **Folkwulfe** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:53 pm

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!