And they pretty much ROCK. Cobra's first ever desert combat specialist the Desert Scorpion was a long time favorite of mine, and the Collectors' Club did him justice. Using the Snake Eyes-like head sculpt from the Steel Brigade Delta figure and the head wrap from the Night Creeper, as well as 25th Anniversary Zartan's body and an amalgamation of legs (I really dig those HISS Driver lower legs). I can't quite place the arms at that angle, but the rest of the figure looks very classic themed. I approve. Interestingly, the figure is very close in design to the canceled Cobra Minotaur driver (http://generalsjoes.com/wp-content/gallery/poc-superpage-mechs-wave-1-2011/minotaur-03.jpg), with just some very minor part changes (specifically the head sculpt). It will be interesting to see if this version has the Crimson Twins arms like that older version was meant to.

Meanwhile, Widescope... hoooly cow. Back in the early 2000's (http://generalsjoes.com/reviews/archive/2003/ST_Wave%207/widescope.html), Widescope was merely conceived as a Shockwave place holder, since Hasbro didn't have the appropriate trademarks for him. With this figure, the Club really takes Widescope to a new level, and maybe it's just me, but this figure makes the 25th Anniversary Shockwave look pathetic. Yes, it's essentially a repainted Shock Trooper with a Shockwave head and hat, but the blue paint scheme is fantastic. I really dig that camouflage on the legs, too. It looks very similar to the "Urban Rain" color scheme from the 2005 Steel Brigade Convention figures (http://www.generalsjoes.com/reviews/2005/exclusives/conset05-2.html). Very unique look.

I fully admit to being a fan of the first generation Figure Subscription Service, and man, version 2.0 is out pacing it at almost every step. If this is any indication, we're in for some great product from the Club over the next series of years. I love the fact that a relative unknown like Widescope is getting really great treatment and a chance to live on in a modern format. Really good stuff. Keep checking GIJoeClub.com (http://gijoeclub.com/FSS2exclusives.cfm) for the latest information, and I've mirrored the most recent two images below.

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Not as sold on Wide Scope, but I really do like Desert Scorpion. It's not going to be a troop builder for me, but a unique character.

I love them both actually! I had hopes that Wide Scope would be pretty unique, and with that camo pattern, the club succeeded.

I absolutely love Widescope. That blue color is fantastic, and I'm happy to see them revisit the "Urban Rain" camouflage pattern.

Widescope is so good, i might just make him my new Shockwave

I hope he's not short like that NightFox or DesertFox figure that came out a couple years ago.

Wide Scope is a pass...such a new character that didn't need the ME update

I think Wide Scope is perfect for the FSS. The idea isn't to just provide ME updates, it's to celebrate and provide ME versions of characters from all eras and lines of G.I. Joe. That's why we're getting international figures, G.I. Joe Extreme figures, Sigma Six inspired, canceled, etc...

Wide Scope looks AWESOME!

Lamont is looking like he's been eating well, too.

I'm glad that WS still is armed with the DSG Arms Rifle. That is one piece of my collection I adore. Hasbro did it well back then, and it looks even better now. An HK entry gun is a nice touch as well. Very NICE!!!

Is there a link available to join and order these?

Just go to GIJOECLUB.COM - The Official G.I. Joe Collectors' Club! (http://www.gijoeclub.com) and you can find all of the details there.

Dang! That Desert Scorpion guy looks awesome too!