JeffSaylor
05-07-2010, 02:14 PM
Wal-Mart exclusive a winner...
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One of the most requested Iron Man 2 figures on the mass market today is Hasbro's Wal-Mart Exclusive War Machine. The 6-inch scale figure is hot for a good reason: it's an incredibly well sculpted, accessorized and articulated collectible. Priced at $13, it is also an amazing value.
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Sculpt-wise, the War Machine figure accurately captures the cool amped-up military look of the new armor worn by James 'Rhodey' Rhodes in the movie. It's like Hasbro's 3 3/4" War Machine super-sized. Fans of futuristic armored super soldiers will appreciate this new armor design, with its sharp, angular lines, gun metal grey paint scheme and tightly stenciled white military insignia.
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Clothes may make a man, but high-tech weapons make a man kick ***. War Machine doesn't get his name for just looking tough, this armor suit comes bristling with guns including two forearm-mounted machine guns (with intricate yellow/black warning stripes), a shoulder-mounted chain gun with ammo belt and an optional missile pod.
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The chain gun attaches to a mount that can slide the gun over his left or right shoulder. The weapon also features a swivel for side-to-side firing and a hinge joint that allows it to fold back when not in use. A flexible rubber ammo belt feeds into the weapon's right side and attaches to a slot on War Machine's back. It's a very cool display of firepower. The missile pod is also a favorite of mine. An armor piece on War Machine's right shoulder can be detached exposing a hole for you to mount the pod. If you'd rather display him without it, simply reattach the armor shard.
https://www.figures.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5838&stc=1&d=1273257199
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In addition to his many weapons, War Machine includes three pairs of interchangable hands, something you don't see too much of these days, especially on a mass market toy. One set comes fisted, another clutching partly open, and a third set fully open for cool repulsor beam action. I have mine posed with his right hand fisted and left splayed open for an intense battle-ready pose.
https://www.figures.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5830&stc=1&d=1273257199
Arguably War Machine's most exciting feature is his high degree of articulation. War Machine is a prime example of how to properly combine sculpt and poseability for a great looking figure. Points include a ball-jointed head, ball shoulders with armored shoulder pads that move up and down, double-hinged elbows, swivel hands with armored wrist plates that hinge back and fourth, a highly poseable ball-joint in his mid-chest, ball-jointed thighs with an extra swivel cut, double-hinged knees, and ball-jointed feet. It's an incredible range of movement, with well-concealed joints that are firm, yet easy to position.
https://www.figures.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5839&stc=1&d=1273257199
The Wal-Mart exclusive War Machine started popping up in stores early a few weeks ago; the lucky few who found them sending shockwaves through the collecting community. Be patient and don't resort to the inflated secondary market (unless you don't have a Wal-Mart). With Iron Man 2 hitting theaters today, Wal-Mart stores nationwide are stocking up hard on Iron Man toys, including the exclusive 6-inch War Machine and Mark VI. I found one easily last Saturday, and at $13, it's the best mass market action figure purchase I've made this year. Highly recommended.
Photos by David Yeh
Review by Jeff Saylor
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For a great selection of pop culture t-shirts and apparel, check out TShirtGurus.com (http://www.tshirtgurus.com) and 80sTees.com (http://www.80stees.com).
One of the most requested Iron Man 2 figures on the mass market today is Hasbro's Wal-Mart Exclusive War Machine. The 6-inch scale figure is hot for a good reason: it's an incredibly well sculpted, accessorized and articulated collectible. Priced at $13, it is also an amazing value.
https://www.figures.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5835&stc=1&d=1273257199
Sculpt-wise, the War Machine figure accurately captures the cool amped-up military look of the new armor worn by James 'Rhodey' Rhodes in the movie. It's like Hasbro's 3 3/4" War Machine super-sized. Fans of futuristic armored super soldiers will appreciate this new armor design, with its sharp, angular lines, gun metal grey paint scheme and tightly stenciled white military insignia.
https://www.figures.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5833&stc=1&d=1273257199
Clothes may make a man, but high-tech weapons make a man kick ***. War Machine doesn't get his name for just looking tough, this armor suit comes bristling with guns including two forearm-mounted machine guns (with intricate yellow/black warning stripes), a shoulder-mounted chain gun with ammo belt and an optional missile pod.
https://www.figures.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5832&stc=1&d=1273257199
The chain gun attaches to a mount that can slide the gun over his left or right shoulder. The weapon also features a swivel for side-to-side firing and a hinge joint that allows it to fold back when not in use. A flexible rubber ammo belt feeds into the weapon's right side and attaches to a slot on War Machine's back. It's a very cool display of firepower. The missile pod is also a favorite of mine. An armor piece on War Machine's right shoulder can be detached exposing a hole for you to mount the pod. If you'd rather display him without it, simply reattach the armor shard.
https://www.figures.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5838&stc=1&d=1273257199
https://www.figures.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5837&stc=1&d=1273257199
https://www.figures.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5836&stc=1&d=1273257199
In addition to his many weapons, War Machine includes three pairs of interchangable hands, something you don't see too much of these days, especially on a mass market toy. One set comes fisted, another clutching partly open, and a third set fully open for cool repulsor beam action. I have mine posed with his right hand fisted and left splayed open for an intense battle-ready pose.
https://www.figures.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5830&stc=1&d=1273257199
Arguably War Machine's most exciting feature is his high degree of articulation. War Machine is a prime example of how to properly combine sculpt and poseability for a great looking figure. Points include a ball-jointed head, ball shoulders with armored shoulder pads that move up and down, double-hinged elbows, swivel hands with armored wrist plates that hinge back and fourth, a highly poseable ball-joint in his mid-chest, ball-jointed thighs with an extra swivel cut, double-hinged knees, and ball-jointed feet. It's an incredible range of movement, with well-concealed joints that are firm, yet easy to position.
https://www.figures.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5839&stc=1&d=1273257199
The Wal-Mart exclusive War Machine started popping up in stores early a few weeks ago; the lucky few who found them sending shockwaves through the collecting community. Be patient and don't resort to the inflated secondary market (unless you don't have a Wal-Mart). With Iron Man 2 hitting theaters today, Wal-Mart stores nationwide are stocking up hard on Iron Man toys, including the exclusive 6-inch War Machine and Mark VI. I found one easily last Saturday, and at $13, it's the best mass market action figure purchase I've made this year. Highly recommended.
Photos by David Yeh
Review by Jeff Saylor