G.I. Joe Classified One-A-Day Beamish-Style Figure Poll - #267 - Pit Commando/Speed Metal (Rise of Cobra)

[Damien]

I had a couple of this guy 'back in the day.' Fairly versatile generic soldier guy. I think this would fit in fairly well with the various 'action' dudes they've made with the deluxe loadouts.

If they could do it and retain all the accessories, they might get me for it. But almost certainly not at full price.

 

[Ru1977]

Day 267b - Speed Metal - (Rise of Cobra) (6/6/26)

And Rise of Cobra week is finished! ...for now.

 

[Damien]

I think I've said it before, but I will take precisely ONE figure of a character wearing that weird movie armor. I think, action figure-wise, it makes for a cool toy and a fun unique character. I don't want any existing Joes wearing that AS their costume. But as someone totally unique, like 'Speed Metal?' Sure. Just take the stupid movie Joe logo off the chest. I fucking hate that.

 

[NORM]

Is that Randy Orton?

 

[Ru1977]

But as someone totally unique, like 'Speed Metal?' Sure.

I hate to do this, but it would be dishonest not to let you know that Speed Metal's real name is Sherman Guderian. They did the same thing with Benchpress in the ROC line having Rock N Roll's real name; Speed Metal is the ROC version of Heavy Metal, Mauler driver.

 

[Damien]

I hate to do this, but it would be dishonest not to let you know that Speed Metal's real name is Sherman Guderian. They did the same thing with Benchpress in the ROC line having Rock N Roll's real name; Speed Metal is the ROC version of Heavy Metal, Mauler driver.

Lame.
But that's fine because 'Speed Metal' is still a different character to me. I don't give a shit about most of these guys' real names anyway.