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So, the strange thing is, it asked me to write a review of these products I purchases....but I never purchased these particular figures HAHA. You are in luck though because I do purchase vintage G.I. Joe figures and this is one I owned as a kid. So I can still review it! So G.I. Joes in general set the bar for action figures. The vintage ones are great. they actually have a lot of charm. I collect the new ones too but for some reason, the vintage line has something that seems to have been lost in the newer/cooler figures. with any old joe there are some things to consider. first off, the figures have an o-ring rubber band that holds them together and a small screw in their back. The o-ring will degrade over time, no matter HOW careful you are with the figure. The good news? you can buy new o-rings for like a dime a pack at any hardware store. Also, the hands are a point of weakness. You have to be careful with the way you put weapons in their hands as the plastic on these old figures is rigid and has no give like newer figures. This can result in the thumbs breaking off. It's not a serious risk as long as you are not forcing weapons in their hands that are too big, but it is a common problem we see with a lot of these figures. That's the only down side. The upside is, these figures are great fun to pose and set up. There are soooo many characters that you are bound to find some that you can like and gravitate towards. If you are buying for an older kid, one that knows how to take care of their toys and likes figures, these are great to play with. If you are buying as a collector, these are nicely designed, iconic figures and showcase very well. I personally collect just for fun and enjoy setting them up in dioramas from time to time. It brings back all sorts of nostalgia and it's a lot of fun! Now onto this particular figure. Quick Kick came out in 1985. It was the first year that the G.I. Joe figures were made with ball jointed necks instead of the ones that only allowed side to side turning. This completed the "fully pose-able" slogan that Hasbro was aiming for. Quick Kick was a cool, Asian American character that has his roots in famous martial artists like Bruce Lee. I personally love his simple, martial arts inspired design. He also has a very cool and unique look. He stands out but not so much that he is a distraction when in the group. If there is a downside, it might be this. G.I.Joe was moving away from the conventional soldier and experimenting with a lot of new age characters, getting further and further out into fantastic territory as it progressed over the years. This figure may well be a good benchmark of where that started to take place. In my personal opinion, the reason I like G.I. Joe is because it's so far out. there's a little something for everyone in it. If, however, you are a purist and you want your soldier figures to be soldier looking, then this figure might not be for you. On the flip side, if you are like me and you enjoy fantastic, imaginative and even campy ideas, then this is a good figure because, in a military squadron, why the heck not have a seasoned martial arts veteran or a ninja type character! Is it real? no. But that's what makes it fun! Quick kick, even though I haven't actually purchased him, is on my list to get again. He always was kind of one of my favorite Joes.Read full review
I love the toys from my childhood. Transformers, He-Man, Star Wars, and GI Joe especially. I was never able to keep any of these in their original packages for very long, though I somehow thought they would be valuable someday. I spent hour and hours playing with all my stuff though so it all got its use. Guess if I'd have known then though that my Storm Shadow figure in the box would be worth $500 or more I might have been able to save him(or just bought extras)! The draw to buying these figures in their boxes to me is just that I loved the artwork and magic of having a new toy that I had walked by in the toy aisle so many times before i could get it for Christmas or now enough lawns/wash enough cars to go buy it myself. I definitely grew up in a great era for toys, cartoons, and much more. I doubt I'll be buying many $500 unopened GI Joe's or whatever, but that won't stop me from the enjoyment i get of checking them out and watching them sell on ebay. Here and there I may find a really good deal and I'll work enough OT that my wife won't kick my butt when I buy one!Read full review
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He was one of the more popular characters from the show and I am very happy to have him in my collection!
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Great action figure for my roll down memory lane!
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Great addition to my collection
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