Lanard has released 2 NEW CORPS VEHICLES and I don't mean repaints; These are NEW MOLDS with lights and sounds!!!! :D

M-ZERO FLASH HAWK
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/1.jpg

DRAGONFLY M5-R
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I wish they would go back to O-ring, with new molds. Everytime they make a new product, it's using a new design. And everytime the release O-ring figures, it's using their old molds. If they are going to go through the trouble of creating new molds, it should be O-ring, because all the vintage Joe collectors will be all over them. Including me.

I wish they would go back to O-ring, with new molds. Everytime they make a new product, it's using a new design. And everytime the release O-ring figures, it's using their old molds. If they are going to go through the trouble of creating new molds, it should be O-ring, because all the vintage Joe collectors will be all over them. Including me.

I couldn't agree more. I even like the new figure designs, just not the construction. At this point, though, I'm so desperate for new o-ring figures, I'd even settle for Lanard releasing another 10-pack special of the old molds.... I was hoping they might for the holiday season, but it doesn't look like that's going to happen.

Check out this video link for the electronic features of both new vehicles!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ijx1rMO0Qs

Why is it that their helicopters always look so plain and boring? No weapons? Might as well be a traffic helicopter. Still, I need to pick up those new figures.

REVIEW COMING SOON!

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M-ZERO FLASH HAWK --- REVIEW!

Many people complain about the funky, bright, rainbow-ish colors and paint jobs. These new toys are primarily for children (ages 3+), not adult collectors.

Only $9.99!!! Batteries included!
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/jet1.jpg

Wings retracted.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/jet2.jpg

Wings spread out. Decals neatly pre-applied.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/jet3.jpg

Landing gear retracted.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/jet4.jpg

Landing gear out. Wheels don't move but with so many toys (i.e., GI JOE and Transformers vehicles) with false treads and wheels, it's no big deal.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/jet5.jpg

2 missiles and 2 bombs securely stored.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/jet6.jpg

Missiles and bombs are easily removable.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/jet7.jpg

Flying Force insignia on nose of M-Zero Flash Hawk.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/jet8.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/jet9.jpg

See the orange oval button behind the canopy? That's the electronic lights & sounds button.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/jet10.jpg

Thrusters light up and make sounds when orange oval button pressed. The sound clarity and pitch are the best I've seen in any 3 3/4" toy vehicle.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/jet11.jpg

Canopy opens.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/jet12.jpg

Detailed c0ckpit.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/jet13.jpg

Ivan "Condor" Lushka with M-Zero Flash Hawk. A perfect match!
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/jet14.jpg

Pilot fits in snugly and grips both handlebars.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/jet15.jpg

Canopy easily closes over pilot's head.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/jet16.jpg

Overall, the M-Zero Flash Hawk is an awesome, sleek and fun toy. One of the best vehicles of The Corps! Highly recommended!

DRAGONFLY M5-R

Many people complain about the funky, bright, rainbow-ish colors and paint jobs. These new toys are primarily for children (ages 3+), not adult collectors.

Only $9.99!!! :) Batteries included!
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Both rotors spin manually. The main rotor's blades can fold back (see box picture).
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/copter2.jpg

See that orange oval button underneath the main rotor and exposed engine? Press it to see the orange areas light up and to hear rotor sounds! The sound clarity and pitch are the best I've seen in any 3 3/4" toy vehicle.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/copter3.jpg

Gray hook retracted.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/copter4.jpg

Gray hook pulled out. A simple feature that enhances playability! :D
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/copter5.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/copter6.jpg

Ball-and-socket jointed c0ckpit handle
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/copter7.jpg

Eagle Eye with Dragonfly M5-R.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/copter8.jpg

Eagle Eye fits in snugly inside c0ckpit.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/copter9.jpg

Decals neatly pre-applied.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/copter10.jpg

Comparison with Marauders Stealth Copter.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/copter15.jpg

Ravage: How come the Dragonfly M5-R is so much cooler than our tiny stealth copter?!
Eagle Eye: 'Cause we're The Corps!
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/copter11.jpg

Ravage: You can have my sissy copter in exchange for yours!
Eagle Eye: In your dreams, sissy!
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/copter12.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/copter13.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/copter14.jpg

Comparison with M-Zero Flash Hawk and Marauders Stealth Copter.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/copter16.jpg

My only complaint is the lack of a weapon. It makes the Dragonfly a sitting duck or rather a flying duck. Nevertheless, the Dragonfly M5-R is one sweet looking chopper! Thumbs up to Lanard for creating two badass new vehicles for The Corps! :D

Thanks for those pics. The helicopter isn't bad (it's waay better than the FANG wannabe), but that little jet is pretty darn sweet. A coat of paint and some detailing and you'd have a pretty nifty little swarm fighter or something. Even though it's obviously chibi-fied it looks better than that horrible Joe F-117-like thing.

3-MAN RECON: MARAUDERS WITH ALL-TERRAIN CYCLE

Only $4.99. Another reason to love The Corps!
Beautiful artwork shows Roadrash driving the All-Terrain Cycle.
If only there were a cartoon. Maybe one day I'll do it.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/marauders_allterraincycle_1.jpghttp://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/marauders_allterraincycle_2.jpg

Marauders. From left to right: Roadrash, Ravage, Vulture.
Ravage is the leader of the Marauders and comes with an impressively huge gun.
Vulture is the pilot of the Marauders and comes with a crossbow.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/marauders_allterraincycle_3.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/marauders_allterraincycle_6.jpg http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/marauders_allterraincycle_4.jpg

Gotta love Vulture's bloody scar! Seriously how many 3 3/4" toys have blood smeared over their faces!?
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/marauders_allterraincycle_5.jpg

Roadrash. He's the highlight of this review. He comes with 3 accessories: a black speargun, a gray handgun, and a black knife. Roadrash can store all 3 weapons. Pretty cool, eh!
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/marauders_allterraincycle_7.jpg

It's never mentioned if the All-Terrain Cycle is exclusively for Roadrash but it seems that way since he's the leather jacket, mohawked bad boy. He's the hot shot of the Marauders.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/marauders_allterraincycle_8.jpg

I hope this is Lanard's final repaint of this particular motorcycle. It has been repainted for the umpteenth time. Ironically, this is my favorite version. Love the paint job. It complements Roadrash and it's got that Marauders feel. Unfortunately, the cycle is not perfect. Its handlebars are small and fragile. And there's no way to seat Roadrash gripping the handlebars with his feet on the foot rests.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/marauders_allterraincycle_9.jpg

The All-Terrain Cycle completes Roadrash's look. It was made for him. They're an inseparable duo.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/marauders_allterraincycle_10.jpg

Pick up this set if you see it! Trust me, you will not be disappointed!

NEW TOY REVIEWS COMING THIS CHRISTMAS!!!!

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/thecorpsnewstuff.jpg

THE CORPS! COMING SOON TO A YOJOE NEAR YOU!

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/corpscast.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/maraudersconvoy.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/corpsconvoy.jpg

My question is where did you find that M-zero Flash Hawk (the new jet)? I haven't seen this anywhere.

Marauders Stealth Copter

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/actionsquad2.jpg

For $4.50, you get:
1 Marauders Stealth Copter, 1 Ravage action figure, 3 guns, 1 barbed wire fence, & 1 Bio-Tag.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/marauderschopper1.jpg

Ravage's Bio-Tag
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/marauderschopper2.jpg
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/marauderschopper3.jpg

Ravage is the leader of the Marauders. I do not like this figure's design. I only like the head.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/marauderschopper4.jpg
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/marauderschopper5.jpghttp://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/marauderschopper6.jpg

Ravage with Marauders Stealth Copter.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/marauderschopper7.jpg

Rotor spins. Machine gun swivels and is detachable. Joystick is made of a bendable plastic.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/marauderschopper8.jpg

The Marauders Stealth Copter has 4 missile slots (2 slots on each side) but no missiles are included. The machine gun has a rectangular gap for an ammo belt to slide through but no ammo belt is included.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/marauderschopper9.jpg

Lanard also omitted the rear rotating rotor which fits inside the tail fin.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/marauderschopper10.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/marauderschopper11.jpg

Upside down.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/marauderschopper12.jpg

Big Bird's eye view.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/marauderschopper13.jpg

Getting Ravage to hold both copter joystick and machine gun handle is possible but tricky.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/marauderschopper14.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/marauderschopper15.jpg

These accessories are not included. The 4 black missiles come from the latest version of the Attack Fighter (but you can use any version; I prefer black missiles). The ammo belt is from a spare Combat Quad Cycle.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/marauderschopper16.jpg

Ravage: I knew something was missing. Now that's more like it!
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/marauderschopper17.jpg

Army building is so much fun!
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/marauderschopper18.jpg

The Marauders Stealth Copter is a must have for any Marauders fan. For only $4.50, you get a ton of cool stuff. However, I'm very disappointed that Lanard omitted the 4 missiles, rotating rear rotor, and ammo belt. I would have preferred the omitted accessories to the 3 guns and barbed wire fence.

The Corps! Battle Boat with Rip

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/battle_boat1.jpg

For $4.50, you get:
1 Battle Boat, 1 Rip action figure, 3 guns, 1 barbed wire fence, & 1 Bio-Tag.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/battle_boat2.jpg

Rip's Bio-Tag.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/battle_boat3.jpg
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/battle_boat4.jpg

Rip is the Boat Pilot of the Sea Squad.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/battle_boat5.jpghttp://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/battle_boat7.jpghttp://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/battle_boat6.jpg

The Battle Boat is heavily armored with a total of 3 guns. 1 badass machine gun and 2 smaller guns on either side. IMHO, the machine gun is sufficient.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/battle_boat8.jpg

There's a non-opening hatch in the front and while it's a nice touch, I can only wonder for whom it is (a hamster or Midgetian perhaps). I'll just pretend it's a storage compartment.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/battle_boat9.jpg

The Battle Boat sports a fantastic paint job, molded fuel cans in the rear, and some decals.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/battle_boat10.jpg

The motor turns and while the rudder cannot rotate, it's nicely sculpted and detailed.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/battle_boat11.jpg

Big Bird's eye view.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/battle_boat12.jpg

Upside-down. I don't know if the Battle Boat floats. I'll give it a try and let you guys know.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/battle_boat13.jpg

Rip with Battle Boat.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/battle_boat14.jpg

The Battle Boat accommodates only one figure. It's hard or impossible to get the new Corps figures to sit properly on certain vehicles such as the Battle Boat. It's also near impossible to get Rip to clutch both handlebars of the machine gun.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/battle_boat15.jpg

I am not fond of sea vehicles. The Beach Assault is the only Corps sea vehicle that I love dearly. The Battle Boat has an awesome paint job and packs quite a punch with its numerous guns. I recommend picking up at least one. I don't plan on army building these Battle Boats but it's nice to have at least one.

The Corps! Combat Quad Cycle with Crash

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/combat_quad_cycle1.jpg

For $4.50, you get:
1 Combat Quad Cycle, 1 Crash action figure, 3 weapons, 1 barbed wire fence, & 1 Bio-Tag.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/combat_quad_cycle2.jpg

Crash's Bio-Tag. The artwork shows Crash riding a vehicle that has yet to be seen completely or released.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/combat_quad_cycle3.jpghttp://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/combat_quad_cycle4.jpg

Crash comes with this huge rifle that attaches to his back.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/combat_quad_cycle8.jpghttp://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/combat_quad_cycle5.jpg

Crash also wields a club with a tazer at the end. Now he can taze Compys, get it?
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/combat_quad_cycle6.jpghttp://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/combat_quad_cycle7.jpg

The Combat Quad Cycle. The Corps! website lists this vehicle as the All-Terrain Quad. I prefer the latter.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/combat_quad_cycle9.jpg

The Combat Quad Cycle sports a fantastic paint job, new handlebars, and twin guns.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/combat_quad_cycle10.jpg

The Combat Quad Cycle also includes a working retractable tow hook.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/combat_quad_cycle11.jpg

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/combat_quad_cycle12.jpg

Big Bird's eye view.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/combat_quad_cycle13.jpg

Upside-down.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/combat_quad_cycle14.jpg

Crash with Combat Quad Cycle.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/combat_quad_cycle15.jpg

Crash can grip both handlebars and his feet rest on the footrests but he doesn't sit properly.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/combat_quad_cycle16.jpg

The twin machine guns with the ammo belt are badass but sadly it's a design flaw. There's no way both machine guns will fire simultaneously unless there were two separate ammo belts.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/combat_quad_cycle17.jpg

You see what I mean by Crash not sitting properly? It's the design of the new Corps figures that hinder them from proper seating on certain vehicles.
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/combat_quad_cycle18.jpg

Crash: Dang, this is some seriously long string!
http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x399/biggerbattlewagon/combat_quad_cycle19.jpg

The Combat Quad Cycle (or All-Terrain Quad) is one of my favorite Corps vehicles. I love army building them (up to 9 right now!). My only complaints are the lack of proper seating and the design flaw in the twin machine guns. Nevertheless, I highly recommend this vehicle! P.S. It would have been cool if the dual machine guns could detach separately to bolster the figures' weaponry.

final reviews this month. thanks for your patience and feedback.