{"id":25440,"date":"2013-10-29T03:27:47","date_gmt":"2013-10-29T08:27:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.itsalltrue.net\/?p=25440"},"modified":"2013-10-29T11:48:43","modified_gmt":"2013-10-29T16:48:43","slug":"vault-review-motu-classics-horde-trooper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.itsalltrue.net\/?p=25440","title":{"rendered":"Vault Review: MOTU Classics
Horde Trooper"},"content":{"rendered":"

I think the Horde Trooper was my most anticipated army builder in the Classics line.\u00a0 The Palace Guards and Snake Men are cool, but there\u2019s just something about the Horde bots that really calls out to me.\u00a0 That big bulky techno look is definitely a factor.\u00a0 But even though they can look intimidating, there\u2019s this fantastic bumbling quality to them that makes for great hilarity and cannon fodder.<\/p>\n

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The Four Horsemen did an amazing job sculpting the Trooper.\u00a0 The main source of inspiration was the vintage toy, which I\u2019m actually ok with.\u00a0 Usually I like a little updating and mixing of the various brands, but the vintage figure had a very detailed sculpt that stands out from his Filmation counterpart.\u00a0 The 4H did a fantastic job of adapting this to the Classics figure.<\/p>\n

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One of the reasons why this figure is so detailed is because he\u2019s an entirely new sculpt!\u00a0 I\u2019m always amazed by figures like Lord Dactys, who deceptively looks unique with just a few new parts.\u00a0 But it\u2019s really figures like Ram Man or the Trooper here that give the 4H a wide berth to show off their talents.<\/p>\n

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One of the more interesting things about this figure\u2019s sculpt is its size.\u00a0 While the Trooper isn\u2019t much taller than the average male MOTU, the bulk of his armor gives him an impressive stocky build.\u00a0 This is mostly accomplished with his domed head, large chest armor, and oversized cod piece.\u00a0 When removed, you can see his torso is the size of a normal figure\u2019s.\u00a0 This is great because his chest and abs are also completely new with a techno armored sculpt.\u00a0 I can\u2019t wait to see this torso show up in the future, but I\u2019m a bit sad we didn\u2019t get it sooner.\u00a0 It would have made a perfect body for 200X\/Snake-Man-At-Arms.<\/p>\n

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Even though his chest is normal sized, the Troopers arms and legs are larger than average.\u00a0 The various armored pieces and black tubes take up enough mass to look like they\u2019re actually covering a body without giving off a fat or bloated impression.\u00a0 Even his Frankenstein-sized boots look like they could easily accommodate He-Man\u2019s foot.\u00a0 Continue to page 2…<\/a><\/p>\n

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Along with the new sculpt, these Troopers have a nice amount of paint work also.\u00a0 The gray armor has been airbrushed a shade darker in placed and denotes shadow or wear and tear.\u00a0 There are also silver and dark gray apps decorating various piping and sculpted details.\u00a0 All this stands out pretty well from the black areas underneath.\u00a0 And the bright objects like the visor, Horde symbol, and gold \u201cbelt buckle\u201d really jump out.<\/p>\n

The paint apps are also the only difference between the two figures.\u00a0 One comes factory fresh, while the other has three blaster burns on chest armor and head.<\/p>\n

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Normally the articulation section of a MOTU review is pretty boring.\u00a0 We all know how the figures move, so there isn\u2019t usually much to say.\u00a0 Well, the Horde Trooper has one more impressive surprise with new bits of articulation.\u00a0 You\u2019ve got the standard ball jointed head.\u00a0 His shoulders and hips are swivel hinges, but this time so are his elbows and knees.\u00a0 You also still have the swivel joints at his biceps, thighs, wrists, and waist.\u00a0 Then there are the hinges at this chest and ankles.\u00a0 These additional swivel\/hinges on the elbows and knees don\u2019t give him a ton more movement, but it definitely allows for more variety in gestures and stances.<\/p>\n

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The Troopers come with a nice assortment of accessories, which is especially great if you\u2019re army building.\u00a0 First up is his vintage toy weapon, a long staff with a little dragon on the end.\u00a0 The staff is all red, but there\u2019s a nice amount of sculpted techno detail along the whole thing.<\/p>\n

Next up is the silver cattle prod-like sticks from the Filmation series.\u00a0 A much simpler sculpt than the vintage weapon, but it does have a couple of buttons sculpted on.\u00a0 This is actually the weapon I visualize when I think of the Horde Troops, so it\u2019s my favorite of all the accessories.<\/p>\n

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The last two are entirely new pieces.\u00a0 First up is the Trooper crossbow.\u00a0 While I think the crossbows should be reserved for Horde Generals and Commanders, I think it\u2019s an excellent touch and lets them blend in with the rest of the gang\u2019s custom bows.<\/p>\n

Lastly is the large shield in the shape of the Horde logo.\u00a0 I actually really love the look of this piece and it gives the Troopers a cool riot gear feel (which is what every police state needs).\u00a0 But I do have to point out that the form doesn\u2019t necessarily fit with function.\u00a0 Number one rule when making a shield?\u00a0 Don\u2019t put a large hole in the middle of it\u2026<\/p>\n

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MOTU Classics is set to end this year incredibly strong.\u00a0 Figures like Dactys, Mantenna, and the Troopers have loads of new pieces and even new articulation.\u00a0 The only unfortunate part is how limited the figures are.\u00a0 Horde Troopers are meant to be loved in groups, and that\u2019s a bit hard to do right now.\u00a0 So hopefully Mattel will rerelease in the future, but not just in the classic grey.\u00a0 There are the \u201cPrototype\u201d and Hydro Troopers from Filmation, and the white, black, and pink from the new He-Man mobile game.\u00a0 There are even characters like General Sunder and Colonel Blast who wear a majority of the armor.\u00a0 This is definitely a figure that has rerelease value, and I\u2019m hoping it won\u2019t be squandered.<\/p>\n

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