The original 1986 version was well done for the time and had a well-developed character based on his file card. He also played a key role in one particular episode of the animated series that looked at his character bio. We'll not discuss the black-haired version or the Dino-Hunters set. Low-Light prefers not to discuss those periods in his career.
This new version is an amazing update on the classic character, very similar yet skillfully redone. The attention to detail in this figure, as with most POC figures is stellar. And the gear that he comes with? Amazing! Using the BeachHead torso as a base and what appears to be new sculpt parts for the rest of him, he is an excellent figure.
Plus he has the new wrist articulation - up and down w/ swivel on right hand and side-to-side and swivel on left hand. Very cool!
When Low-Light gets you in his sights, pray to whatever god you believe in.
Night spotter? No, he's a sniper!
A quick run-down of the included gear-
- Sniper rifle with extending stock, removable silencer, bipod, and removable scope. (The scope can also store on his leg.)
- Spotter's scope w/ stand
- Radio with removable antenna and hand piece
- A partial box of bullets w/ one loose bullet. (A 1/18th scale bullet? That's crazy!)
- An Uzi
- A cellphone/GPS?
- Rifle case that can hold the rifle, stock, and scope.
- Backpack that can hold everything else!
- and the classic red goggles!
Low-Light can pretty much carry all his gear as well. He's loaded down, but he can handle it!
Oh yeah, he has a knife in a thigh scabbard also.
My main issue with Low-Light is his ability to easily hold his sniper rifle. It's kind of a tough pose and the bulk of the arms makes it difficult. I am also checking out several different sniper rifles to see how Low-Light can handle them. Right now, this is one of the HOT GI Joe figures out there - tough to find, but he's out there! Get him soon!
I did attempt a 1/6th version of Low-Light that turned out pretty well - check it out for yourself right here!
