What's your "Best of 2008?"

[canprime]

I broke this down into categories, but feel free to break it down however you like.

 

Best single carded figure -

 

It was a really tough decision with so many new and updated figures that I loved. It came down to 2 great updates. The BAT and Eel. In the end the "best of the best" from Cobra's forces won out. The Eel is my choice for best single carded figure.

 

Best Comic 2 pack -

 

Lt. Falcon/Nemesis. I know this is probably a controversial choice, but after considering many things, I went with a pack that had 2 "new" figures, great accessories (especially Nemmy) and a good comic (not great). Both were good updates, even with the common complaints about Lt. Falcon.

 

Best "SRO" 3 pack -

 

I went with the Naval Command. A nice Deep Six alternate fig, a passable Cutter and a cartoon accurate Torpedo made this set stand out over the other sets this year.

 

Best Multipack -

 

I decided to go with all the current multipacks rather than break them down into 5 packs and 7 packs. This was a pretty easy choice. Even though we got greenshirts and accurate CGs, it really was no contest. The Arctice Extreme conditions pack was the far and away winner. Great reuses of figures, and "new" troopers.

 

Best Vehicle -

 

Man, this was a doozy. I really loved the vehicles released this year, but when it came time to pick, it was down to 2. The Rattler and the Firebat. I love me some Cobra Air Force. Final nods had to go to the more iconic vehicle, the Rattler.

 

Best "Accessory" -

 

Sooo many choices...a new Swamp Skier, Trakker's Helipack, the TV camera from the Movie, Vines to hold Roadblock, etc. etc. This was really too tough. Every choice seemed right, and not right. I have to say the TV camera from the Movie was my favourite. It is just a great little nod to a classic moment. However, almost anything could really have been chosen.

 

2008 "BEST" overall -

 

MASS Device. Really was there any doubt? An iconic item that really was worth the "build-a" concept.

[canprime]

Thought of one more category....

 

Best "new" character. Meaning a never before produced character (ie Paratrooper).

 

For me it was the Bazooka Trooper. Not really amazing new ground unlike the Paratrooper, but I feel like it was a great representation of what a regular Cobra grunt would be if given a bit more firepower.

[Inggasson]

Best Single-Carded Figure Award goes to EITHER Specialist Trakker OR Resolute Duke. I can't decide.

[Cthulhu5k]

Specialist Trakker deserves an award for 'Best Surprise' at the very least. Hasbro basically is telling us that they can do MASK figures and is throwing it out there to test the waters without being nagged by fans. Now that's just cool, even if it turns out to be a one-off '80s cult reference in figure form.

[jedimaster-c]

Oh man.I don't know.There are some many to chose from:

 

Single figure goes to Resolute Cobra Tooper.I like that one.

 

Vehicle-Sting Raider,it should have been called the Water Moccasin but it was a great improvement over the original

 

Comic Pack-Scrap Iron/Wild bill.WB has the cartoon colors and Scrap Iron looked great.

 

Exclusive Vehicle goe to the Rattler,Loved it as a kid and was happy that Hasbro stayed true to the original

 

New Character-Wraith.Had a hard time finding him.I wished that Hasbro made the mask unremovable.

 

Those are my pics.

[Neutron]

Best single carded figure -

 

 

This is a tough one. I'll give it to the Snow Serpent but if I'd been able to find an Airborne or an Eel, I might be choosing them.

 

Best Comic 2 pack -

 

The Red Star & Green Shirt Duke 2 Pack. I cannibalized Duke's body and M-16 to get a proper Grunt figure.

 

Best "SRO" 3 pack -

 

 

The one with the three pilots. We get the best Ace, an acceptable albeit unwanted Wild Bill, and a Star Duster that remains adequate despite his colors and recycled Hawk head. I might've gone with the Naval command but I dont have it yet and I keep hearing stories about Deep Six's helmet not sitting properly on his head. An honorable mention goes to the Crimson Guard set.

 

Best Multipack -

 

 

I don't have this set yet but I can't let that take the title away from that undeniably cool Arctic Set. Of the multi-packs I do have, I'd go with the Green Shirts. There's not much nose-holding to be done here (beyond Firefly) as there is with every one of the dvd sets. Plus, I just love having generic Joe troopers. The repainted heads really look distinct enough (except maybe the over-used Flash head) and don't bother me at all.

 

Best Vehicle -

 

The VAMP. It's a favorite of mine plus it's updated detailing really make this one worthy of the title. Honorable mentions go to the Conquest X-30 and the FANG.

 

 

Best "Accessory" -

 

 

Falcon's backpack.

 

 

2008 "BEST" overall -

 

 

Short-Fuze ...that is after I put his head on Comic Pack Hawk's body and equipped him with a rocket launcher from Marauder.com. Now along with my improved Grunt, they are both among my favorite figures.