Late last week we got a little sneak peek at the upcoming Python Patrol Cobra Trooper that is coming with the 2011 Convention Set. We also received email notification that images for the rest of the Convention figures would be going live this week.
The GI Joe Collectors’ Club has delivered on that today, with images posted for the upcoming JoeCon Special Missions Brazil Leatherneck as well as the Python Patrol Cobra Trooper! Immediately I can’t help but notice that they went traditional with the Leatherneck figure! Awesome move.
Not only does that give the fans the Leatherneck they’ve been looking for, but also puts to bed any thoughts that this set will simply be a Special Missions: Brazil re-issue. Also of note, Leatherneck is NOT using Buzzer’s torso! Another great improvement.
Check out the images below, and keep your browser pointed directly at GIJoeCon.com for the latest news and announcements for next year’s G.I. Joe Convention in Orlando!
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Not sure what your original Leatherneck figure looks like, but these colors do not even come close to mine.
I like what I see so far. I am very curious to see how Claymore, Mainframe, and Dial-Tone turn out
No idea why they — Hasbro and the club — insist on using those legs for Leatherneck. The big black thigh pads (or whatever they’re supposed to be on Leatherneck) are an eye sore and those shoes are just atrocious, especially for ground pounding Marine. Swap out those legs and this would be an *awesome* Leatherneck, even if not RAH accurate one. Oh well.
I like the look of this Leatherneck. To me, it’s a cool modernization of the classic version.