Alexx Shorts: PoC Destro (Arctic Assault)

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Re: Alexx Shorts: PoC Destro (Arctic Assault)

Postby Monte Williams » Sun Aug 28, 2011 9:13 pm

I'm a bit sad and baffled that this figure is such a maligned pegwarmer. His eyes look stupid, but with a simple headswap he's a really cool figure.

But then, Jungle Vipers warm the pegs, too, so there's no telling.
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Re: Alexx Shorts: PoC Destro (Arctic Assault)

Postby Alexx » Mon Aug 29, 2011 12:08 pm

Monte Williams wrote:I'm a bit sad and baffled that this figure is such a maligned pegwarmer. His eyes look stupid, but with a simple headswap he's a really cool figure.

But then, Jungle Vipers warm the pegs, too, so there's no telling.

I know, it's crazy! How could the Jungle Vipers be peg warming? I mean, I'm used to guys like Cobra Commander, Snake Eyes, Duke, Storm Shadow and Destro, but the Jungle Viper is way too unique and friggin' cool to be sitting there. So strange...
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Re: Alexx Shorts: PoC Destro (Arctic Assault)

Postby Crosshair » Mon Aug 29, 2011 12:49 pm

Alexx wrote:
Monte Williams wrote:I'm a bit sad and baffled that this figure is such a maligned pegwarmer. His eyes look stupid, but with a simple headswap he's a really cool figure.

But then, Jungle Vipers warm the pegs, too, so there's no telling.

I know, it's crazy! How could the Jungle Vipers be peg warming? I mean, I'm used to guys like Cobra Commander, Snake Eyes, Duke, Storm Shadow and Destro, but the Jungle Viper is way too unique and friggin' cool to be sitting there. So strange...


I think think that was kind of odd as well, but maybe JV's look and specialty was too specific for some people. And agreed on Destro, he's a good figure, was just over packed amongst better figures.
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Re: Alexx Shorts: PoC Destro (Arctic Assault)

Postby Monte Williams » Mon Aug 29, 2011 8:36 pm

Alexx wrote:I'm used to guys like Cobra Commander, Snake Eyes, Duke, Storm Shadow and Destro...


I must be too defensive on behalf of G.I. Joe, 'cause I'm also irritated that "Backpack Duke" is a peg warmer; he's awesome! Possibly the greatest non-environment-specific Duke ever.
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Re: Alexx Shorts: PoC Destro (Arctic Assault)

Postby Dusty Ayers » Mon Aug 29, 2011 8:54 pm

Monte Williams wrote:
Alexx wrote:I'm used to guys like Cobra Commander, Snake Eyes, Duke, Storm Shadow and Destro...


I must be too defensive on behalf of G.I. Joe, 'cause I'm also irritated that "Backpack Duke" is a peg warmer; he's awesome! Possibly the greatest non-environment-specific Duke ever.


Agree. That Duke is awesome and everyone should own one. If you were to buy only one Duke figure I would recommend him.
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Re: Alexx Shorts: PoC Destro (Arctic Assault)

Postby Monte Williams » Sun Nov 06, 2011 2:37 am

LBC Mr. Freeze (of sorts):

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Re: Alexx Shorts: PoC Destro (Arctic Assault)

Postby JoeNerd » Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:50 pm

Wow, that's really cool.
Could you let us in on the "recipe"?
The back view photo makes me think "Arctic Techno-Viper". Must be the colors.
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Re: Alexx Shorts: PoC Destro (Arctic Assault)

Postby Monte Williams » Mon Nov 07, 2011 6:00 am

JoeNerd wrote:Could you let us in on the "recipe"? .


I just added a Rise of Cobra Para-Viper helmet with some Backpack Duke hoses to attach it to the backpack.

I don't know where the gun came from, but the ice piece slides atop it as if it were meant for it.

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Re: Alexx Shorts: PoC Destro (Arctic Assault)

Postby Heli88 » Mon Nov 07, 2011 7:50 am

Clever! And effective, too.
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Re: Alexx Shorts: PoC Destro (Arctic Assault)

Postby Monte Williams » Mon Nov 07, 2011 8:26 am

Heli88 wrote:Clever! And effective, too.


Thanks! If these Destros are still around next summer and they get discounted, I may buy a bunch. I think it's a great figure.
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