Just random pictures...

Getting in a little photo time between grading student papers and honey-do list.

Cobra troopers on patrol. these guys are so cool! Want many, many more, but will be satisfied with the ones I have!

Duke gets dropped off for a solo mission. The Little Bird from PTE is excellent - great price, too!

Spirit/Billy gets spooked by something. Many of the new Pursuit of Cobra figures have some serious influence from Predator. No complaints from me!

Yeah, something was out there. Daemonite from Playmates Wildstorm toy line from the 90's?

Duke gets a "Solid Snake" make over. Easy, easy custom!

Hulkbuster Iron Man busts up some BATs!

The extra head from the new Zartan figure makes for a cool new Joe character!

More from Marauder's Gun-Runners

Just a few more pictures of troops armed with Marauder Gun Runners weapons.

Cobra Commander and Destro enjoy their new weapons from Marauders!

Resolute Cobra troops get some new toys as well!

Resolute Beach Head, Flint and Stalker are pleased.

Snake Eyes likes his Mac-10's!

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GI Joe: Resolute - Duke & Snake Eyes

I'm just not overly impressed with these new versions. They are still both very cool figures, but nothing tremendously exciting.

Duke with the cold weather gear on the left is the new Resolute version of Duke. This is the gear that he wore while he and Scarlett attacked the Cobra overrun Siberian base. A decent portrayal of the character, but just not impressed with just the one arctic geared figure.

On the right, is the original Resolute Duke figure from the original single card. Awesome figure, decent head sculpt, a great improvement on the overalll character design of Duke.

So here's the head swap, arctic Duke on the standard uniform Duke body. I like it. Angry ass-kicking Duke - works for me!

Resloute Snake Eyes on the left and City Strike Snake Eyes on the right. Same exact figure, just different paint apps. Mixing parts might be interesting, given the differences in the base gray color of both figures. I like the shorter sword and scabbard for the new version. The green goggles are pretty cool, too.

On to Cobras next week.

Just because these guys are cool!

The three top stars of the GI Joe:Resolute set. Very nice updates!

GI Joe Resolute: Flint, Stalker & Roadblock

A quick look at three of the new Resolute figures.

Flint - Resolute on the left, custom on the right. I liked my custom version, looked pretty good and filled the needed gap in my resolute line-up nicely. This new version is very cool. A great reuse of parts, nice head sculpt and well done web gear. Plus a clip of shotgun shells on his left wrist - nice touch!

Stalker - Resolute on left, custom on right. Again, I think I did a pretty decent job with the custom, but the new version really rocks. Looks like Snake Eyes' torso and Duke's legs. It's a good mix. The new head sculpt is great, captures the dreadlocks from the animation. Another win for Hasbro! Removable knife on the harness also - bonus points!

Roadblock - Resolute on left, Walmart exclusive on the left. Both are fantastic! Best new style figure version of Roadblock. Big, tall, bulky - just captured the character. There's a difference in gear, Reso RB has the gear that first came out with the Night Adder figure (probably originally intended for RB) and the WM version has Heavy Duty's vest - both work. The Reso version has a darker skin tone, would have been better if Hasbro had used the same skin tone. Minor complaint - still a good job by Hasbro.

Duke, Snake Eyes and the Cobras next week.