Zar
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Post by Zar on Jun 3, 2007 20:14:14 GMT -5
To those who have him, what are your impressions of this version of the Hulk. For the most part, I like the figure but am somewhat disappointed by the following:
Aesthetically and thematically speaking, he's a little on the puny side--noticeably smaller than Thing, who, by the way, also seems heavier and more solid than Hulk.
His power (Sacrifice) is more of a detriment than a benefit, especially if you want to team him up exclusively with Thor, Captain America, and any other classic Avengers coming down the pike.
In addition to having a very short range, his strike, due to an arm that is too easy to accidentally swivel at the shoulder, is somewhat tricky to use.
He costs twice as much as the new Thing but doesn't seem anywhere near twice as effective.
I know I'm picking nits here but just wanted to share my opinion and find out what others think about the figure.
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Leumas
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Post by Leumas on Jun 3, 2007 20:38:19 GMT -5
Well, after I read his stats he seemed like a monster. I mean, 14 speed, Large base, unique special (Sacrafice has been on many other figures, but not like this one; Replace this figure with one of your 10, 20, or 30 point figures), and cool sculpt. Of course, I have never actually used the figure, he just LOOKED good.
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Megazarak
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Post by Megazarak on Jun 3, 2007 20:42:15 GMT -5
Well, I don't have him yet but I can tell you know that he is not puny. Although not as resistant as Thing, Hulk can, I'm sure, survive most shots from at least a pretty far distance. Second of all, if you want to team him up with Avengers you can team him up with the 10 point Spider Man or Hawkeye. Also, about the short range, he does have 14 speed doesn't he?
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Post by greyelephant on Jun 4, 2007 13:26:48 GMT -5
Based off of everything I read about him, he sounds great! 14 speed is killer! Sacrifice isn't the best of specials, but team him up with the 10 point Spiderman (Avengers) and you have a good team.
Gee, I wonder why I have 15, 10 point Avenger Spidermen? ;D
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teddylord
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Post by teddylord on Jun 4, 2007 13:37:24 GMT -5
Yep, I bet he would own with spidey, Thor and Capin are too high costing in my opinion for what their worth, so why would you want to anyway? If I ever get him, he's gonna be with mostly other 10 pointers.
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Zar
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Post by Zar on Jun 4, 2007 14:05:16 GMT -5
A speed of 14 is superb, to be sure. But even a speed of 100 would be of little benefit if a figure's arm is too short and loose to consistently connect with your target. And since I value the game primarily for its thematic potential, I'm just not interested in teaming Hulk up with an army of Spideys. Maybe Hasbro will eventually get around to releasing a Defenders Hulk that will be more to my liking. Until then, I guess my only option is to customize the one I've got. But I still wish he weren't so dang puny compared to the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing.
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Post by Annointed 1 on Jun 4, 2007 16:23:35 GMT -5
What kills me is that his special is only 54%. I mean this isn't a Recover here, it is Sacrifice. He should of been like 69% or 77%, I would of been happy if he was 61%, but 54%. OUCH! That makes it hard to justify that 40pts.
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Post by Phoenix on Jun 5, 2007 23:49:36 GMT -5
This is what I have trouble with too. He is very tricky to use!
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Post by ionicdesign on Jun 6, 2007 12:40:27 GMT -5
hmmm a shame the joint isn't tighter (I don't have him), a little acrylic paint or sticky tack (the stuff to hang posters) would fix that for home use and make him easier to use.
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teddylord
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Post by teddylord on Jun 6, 2007 22:27:22 GMT -5
A speed of 14 is superb, to be sure. But even a speed of 100 would be of little benefit if a figure's arm is too short and loose to consistently connect with your target. And since I value the game primarily for its thematic potential, I'm just not interested in teaming Hulk up with an army of Spideys. Maybe Hasbro will eventually get around to releasing a Defenders Hulk that will be more to my liking. Until then, I guess my only option is to customize the one I've got. But I still wish he weren't so dang puny compared to the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing. Spidey has been cloned preivious times I believe, but the Hulk was never invovlved... ;D I don't have Hulk, so I can't really base my statement on anything, but if I had him, thats what I would do. Oh, and The Thing is cooler than Hulk anyway because he dosn't have anger issues and dosn't look like the Green Giant. Thing > Hulk (Specifically Joe's Custom )
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Zar
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Post by Zar on Jun 7, 2007 10:32:07 GMT -5
The Thing is cooler than Hulk anyway because he dosn't have anger issues and dosn't look like the Green Giant. Actually, this particular depiction of the Hulk looks more like Fred Flintstone. Yabba dabba don't!
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Leumas
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Post by Leumas on Jun 8, 2007 12:18:50 GMT -5
I think a Hulk swinging part of a tank or somthing would be cool.
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Zar
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Post by Zar on Jun 8, 2007 16:30:25 GMT -5
I think a Hulk swinging part of a tank or somthing would be cool. Now that's a great idea! In addition to being thematically correct, it would make him the reliable and devastating striker that he should be. Put me down for two!
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Post by Leumas on Jun 10, 2007 10:31:47 GMT -5
I might make a custom Tank-Swingin' Hulk. I could take out the stubs on his hands, glue a tank-like thing onto them, somehow give him a striker body, and give him a new base. This will be harder than I thought...
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AWOL
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Post by AWOL on Aug 2, 2007 8:36:16 GMT -5
Is it illegal to glue his shoulder tight so he cannot swivel at the shoulder? I have the same problem with striker Wolverine, so instead of clawing my enemies with him, I back-hand them.
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