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Silver and Gold plated Storm Shadow(s) on eBay

plate_stormshadowNo, they’re not official, but they are neat little items, even if they do appear to be knock-offs.  eBay seller shashentao has posted an auction for what appear to be vac-metallized “chrome” Storm Shadow figures in silver and gold.  These are not official items, but they are a pretty neat eye-catcher for anyone’s collection.

They appear to be fully poseable, though, being knock offs, there are always some questions about durability.

Click here to check out the auction.

Some COBRA Island 7-Pack information from Collectors’ Club newsletter

Some folks are starting to receive their latest Collectors’ Club newsletters for the month of April…but unfortunately there is no additional information on the 2009 Convention Exclusive figures within.  🙁

However, not all news is bad news.  According to GGPIKE of the Coil Club, the newsletter does have a very nice (though apparently somewhat small) picture spread of the upcoming Attack on COBRA Island 7-Packs with pictures of the figures and all of the gear they will be coming with!  Unfortunately, no pictures are available, but with help from George, I can describe what each figure looks to come equipped with:

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More Rise of COBRA Destro figure pics!

cmderinchief has gotten his hands on Destro from the Rise of COBRA toyline, and shared some more pictures!  The gallery is below, and discussion threads can be found on JoeBattleLines and Coil Club.

This is not only one of the best movie-era figures I’ve seen yet, this is one of the best representations of Destro in the 3 3/4″ scale that I have ever seen.  A remarkably cool looking figure with some very neat accessories.  Well done, Hasbro!  After seeing fan outcry about COBRA Commander over the last few days, it amazes me at just how “right” Destro came out.