Wow. I wish I could look inside the head of whomever designed this bad boy and figure out where they came up with it. G.I. Joe toys as of late have focused on a few key moving parts and special functions, but for the most part they are fairly solid vehicles just meant to roll and shoot.
Then came Ashiko w/ his Cycle Armor, and some Hasbro designer went all batshit crazy.
Don’t get me wrong. This thing looks amazing. If it works. And judging by Gyre-Viper’s comments on Hisstank.com there is no real assurance that it will work. Granted, he’s got an unfinished test shot, but just looking at the damn thing, I can’t be convince it will work. I hope it works. If it does work, I’ll probably by like two dozen of them, but at this p0int I’m on the fence. I also feel the need to note that the pictures of the colored test shots are courtesy of longtime friend of GeneralsJoes, notpicard.
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Hm…doesn’t look THAT nutty. I can see where you slot things in ‘n such. As you say, there’s no way to tell by these pics if it’s going to work and be fun, so I’m still very much looking forward to it. I just hope it can move without falling apart.
Almost looks like a Joe-sized Centurions toy… interesting.
KER-RAPP.
Yes, it does remind me of the Centurions mixed with aspects of Akira. I like it, very futuristic.
This one of those things that think will either be really good or really bad.
I now know what my transition piece will be between my GI Joe and Robotech displays. Loving that Cyclone-esque armor!
video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDREP24ZYIU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSxtLZPnVqA&feature=related
it is so definitely a really bad Cyclone Ripoff.