What Do You Think Of The Helmets

[Mig]

I was on the fence about the helmets they are making for the figures (Razor Claw, Snow Wolf, Crimson Guard). Actually, I like the idea now and I think they should start doing more figures with Helmets. What do you think?

[DPrime]

Damn right!

 

I loved the fact that almost all the original '82 Joes had helmets, then it seemed to get less and less common.

 

It's great that more Cobras are getting them, but what about the Joes? I was pretty disappointed that Zap didn't get one (in the comic pack, I mean).

[pesatyel]

Joes, yes.

 

Cobras no. There really isn't any point to have a removable helmet on the Snow Wolf, for example. At least Razorclaw is an individual.

[JoeRhyno]

I dont mind them if they look okay, but not if they look goofy like the CG ones...

By the way, Mike, what'd you do with all those WM exclusive Duke and roadblocks from those pics in your sig????? @poke2@ looking to get rid of them, or any other figs for my fodder box???

[yojoeshow]

I'm all for it. It only seems logical that you'd want a helmet on the battlefield and not at the dinner table.

[xhairs]

well they look great on both. they fit very tight and there not out of preportion.

[Mig]

I dont mind them if they look okay, but not if they look goofy like the CG ones...

By the way, Mike, what'd you do with all those WM exclusive Duke and roadblocks from those pics in your sig????? @poke2@ looking to get rid of them, or any other figs for my fodder box???

Hey bud...PM me and let me know what you need! I have sold some but most are sitting in a bin in my closet. I also have several figs that I may want to get rid of...some VvV and lots of loose RAH.

[Pit Viper]

I am all for helmets for both Cobras and Joes. The Seigie helmet has actually grown on me now that I have got the Crimson Sabatoge set. My only complaint is that the mask doesn't disconnect from the helmet but I won't ask for miracles.

[blazer8100]

I like them, even just doing a simple convoy you should wear them because wheeled military vehicles lack in suspension, which can be quite painful on the head

[JoeRhyno]

I've benn known to sneak into my brother's Star Wars bins and swipe some helmets @hmmm@

PM'ed ya

[Tazzzman]

I also agree that there should be more helmets for Cobra only however, the CG was a great idea and now with the razor trooper it can only get better.

[Draven79]

I HATE the CG helmet but the RazorClaw and Snow Wolf's are miles ahead better. So I expect a JvC Crimson Guard if they gave him a removable helmet would be miles better than the RAH one.

Draven

[DPrime]

I HATE the CG helmet but the RazorClaw and Snow Wolf's are miles ahead better. So I expect a JvC Crimson Guard if they gave him a removable helmet would be miles better than the RAH one.

 

Is the new CG helmet that bad? It looks great in pictures.

[Draven79]

I HATE the CG helmet but the RazorClaw and Snow Wolf's are miles ahead better. So I expect a JvC Crimson Guard if they gave him a removable helmet would be miles better than the RAH one.

 

Is the new CG helmet that bad? It looks great in pictures.

Yes. Its warped and lost a lot of detail from the original head.

Draven

[Three Storms]

I like the fact that they're doing more helmets, but don't like the CG helmets. They look messed-up when standing next to original CG's.

[Serpentor Rocks]

Yeah,the helmets are a nice touch.It definantly improves on Razorclaw since his head was the only problem I had with the figure.And I agree the CG Helmet is goofy looking.

[Cmdr_Y]

I like the helmets -- I think the ones that were done for the Spytroops line were kinda lame, but the more recent ones are lookin' good.

[Tazzzman]

I like the CG helmets, it beings more character to the figure IMO. I also like the new head on Razor Claw, I was chatting with Eagle101st and mentioned to him that Razor Claw's head would make a good head for the CG. I am going to do that and make him the leader of the team.

[NightCreeper]

Yes, i love the idea of helmets and masks and being able to remove them and seeing the figures face, it makes the figure more fun and enjoyable, hasbro keep doing it

[8speed]

Helmets can be a hit or miss; sometimes it's good, others times, no. Some of the best figures didn't have removeable helmets, and might not have been so otherwise. In the end, it's Hasbro's efforts and attention to detail that can make or break such a feature as removeable helmets.

[DPrime]

Helmets can be a hit or miss; sometimes it's good, others times, no. Some of the best figures didn't have removeable helmets, and might not have been so otherwise. In the end, it's Hasbro's efforts and attention to detail that can make or break such a feature as removeable helmets.

 

The Cobras with non-removable helmets didn't bother me so much, as it preserved a sense of anonymity.

 

But the Joes... man that pissed me off. Except for Snake Eyes, they all should have had removable helmets. The Barbeque figure especially annoyed me.

[8speed]

...they all should have had removable helmets.

That's my point right there. Would Hit & Run have been a better figure with a removeable helmet? Personally, I don't think so. Removeable helmets sometimes add too much bulk to a figure's head, even though it may seem unrealistic. A figure can sometimes look better with a sculpted on helmet.

 

I think the only time helmets are really neccessary are for figures with specialities that limit them from operating in other environments, like going from air-to-land or sea-to-land. For example, paratroopers, divers, and pilots should have removeable helmets.

 

Otherwise, I'd rather see figures get attachments to their helmets like optical or comm gear.

[Doc Evil]

I HATE the CG helmet but the RazorClaw and Snow Wolf's are miles ahead better. So I expect a JvC Crimson Guard if they gave him a removable helmet would be miles better than the RAH one.

 

Is the new CG helmet that bad? It looks great in pictures.

Dont listen to them, its fine. I got several faces and I have no real problems with it. Though the only one who should be the judge of that is you. Just get a hold of a Faces or the Crimson Sabotage set. All fine additions to my collection.

 

As for Zap, I have the new one wearing a boonie hat from Crossfire and holding Dusty's RPG with the tab clipped off.

 

And for that matter the Grunt from the same 3-pack is wearing a Sandviper helmet. Not a perfect fit but the colors match. He also has Duke's new multi-part rifle. Something that cool is too good th be wasted on a mere JvC. One thing I havent tried yet is putting his JvC Spy Troops gear. Maybe it might make a slightly more convincing CLAWs disguise, like some off-battlefield specialist or something.

 

And Grunt's ST helmet put on a red CLAWs figure helps make the figure look better proportioned.

[Viper Hunter]

Helmets can be a hit or miss; sometimes it's good, others times, no. Some of the best figures didn't have removeable helmets, and might not have been so otherwise. In the end, it's Hasbro's efforts and attention to detail that can make or break such a feature as removeable helmets.

That about sums up exactly what I was thinking on the issue.

 

I like the concept when it works or looks cool, and I don't like it so much, when it doesn't!

 

The CG helmets are so so! Having the face plate like they do, it just doesn't work as well, as what others might be able to. The original Joes had round, unshaped heads (for the most part) and the helmets all fit over them nicely, and then an attachable visor could be added, and then Bazookas head was HUGE and his helmet on made his head even...HUGER! @lol@

 

Like you say 8speed..it's "hit or miss" but I DO like the idea of it, and would hate to see it dropped completely.

[Dragonrider1227]

The only figure that came with a Helmet I use is the 85' Gen. Hawk. Of course, the only other helmeted figures I have are the Spy troops Duke and Grunt that came with the Battel Blitzs and those were just dumb looking. If the helmets look good, then this will be good. But if they end up looking more like Spy Troops Duke's helmet, then i'll be glad they're removable.