Agreed, I want ALL versions of Zartan as he is such an iconic character! Give us Cold Slither, Ninja Force Mohawk, Pursuit of Cobra version ALL Zartan’s will be picked up! Thanks for sharing

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

That’s the truth. Give me all of them #TeamZartan

Years ago, Five Below used to sell nail polish that was photochromic, it would change color in ultraviolet light, sunlight included. I did a few custom motorcycles with it, but sadly there was never a Caucasian pink that turned blue. One of my bikes was done in a color scheme like the Swamp Skier, and kind of like the Dreadnok version of the RAM cycle from the Sears special edition in the original run. Excepting the tires, I made it change like that one. I customized two figures like the exclusive boxed set of three, Zartan into Hawk, sort of Tiger Force, the orange of their pants changes to brown. I color-matched the stripes so they blend in and disappear, rather than being black stripes. (I prefer the 25th-30th Anniversary style and 4" scale.)

@BaldyLockz

11 ай бұрын

That still sounds awesome. Yeah we can get real creative with these. We definitely need a sun color change Zartan

The pursuit of cobra desert zartan is very cool

Thanks for the review. I got my Retro Zartan coming tomorrow. Master of Disguise Zartan is my favorite figure in the entire line so far.

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

Can you ever go wrong with Zartan?

@JoeSelf1982

Жыл бұрын

@@BaldyLockz Ninja Force is pretty close but the answer is still no.

Excellent comparison video. Very much appreciate it.

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

@BikoX thank you very much

i have the original Swamp Skier, of course, but my 25th ann Zartan rides a Star Wars flying bike thiing...it is such a cool update for him. I was going to paint it, but the color of the Star WArs thing is perfect for him as is. It was a total slap in the face of Hasbro to give us a Smurf Swamp Skier in the 25th ann liine.

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

That’s a cool idea. I’ll have to see what that one looks like with Zartan on it

@Scotty-Z70

Жыл бұрын

@@BaldyLockz well, my 3.75" Zartan rides one.i may have made a video about it. i can't recall

@Scotty-Z70

Жыл бұрын

@@BaldyLockz kzread.info/dash/bejne/k4mKw8NxdszcodY.html

Great video!! I'm so tired of seeing reviewers scrambling to be "first" who don't know jack about the figures or characters they're talking about and have the accessories on wrong, etc. You know your stuff and I appreciate that! I too really want a Mohawk version of Zartan...it's a cool look! Looking forward to your video on Storm Shadow!

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

@josh polak I appreciate that. I’m truly a fan of the characters and I’m working on the Storm Shadow review this weekend. I have an idea for a mod but I’m not sure if I can pull it off.

Coming in newer as a collector I got this one as imo, he looks the best of the three. The blue pops, and outside of some accessories and color changing he's the latest and cheapest. Love your reviews.

I really like the first release of Zartan especially with the muted dark colors on him and the MOD version! I have the MOD version as the leader of my Dreadnoks while the first release is rocking the Soft Master mask as like a copycat type of illusion for Zartan! I won't be picking up the retro Zartan cause I gotta save some space for future Dreadnoks. I have Zarana so I'm looking forward to Buzzer, Ripper and the rest of the Dreadnoks. Also, I love the edits and outtakes you have in your videos! 😂 I gotta tell you, it was perfect. Perfect. Everything, down to the last minute details

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

@MC320 that feedback made my day thank you! I've always been a fan of the Dreadnoks so hopefully we see some more characters sooner than another Zartan

Love the green eyes on retro too! Missed on preorder so definitely hope to find this in the wild (and storm shadow too so I can finish retro collection). Nice review

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

@rootofevil624 if you have an issue finding them when they official hit retail lmk and I'll try to help

I agree about zartan being metal, but I always thought desert rock like kyuss or sleep. Love that repaint

I never thought it his hood was hair. maybe i'm just older. But i never even thought his hair was orange until the Ninja Force Zartan, and it was a shock at first,...and then i was like "OHYEAH! His siblings have that hair color" and it just clicked. Zartan has always been my favorite since he was first introduced. Flash was my FIRST Joe figure before Zartan came to the table.

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

I made the same connection with the orange hair and his siblings. I still have the whole family haha

@Scotty-Z70

Жыл бұрын

@@BaldyLockz same! They were my fave figures...and the B.A.T.s

I still want a version 2 with orange Mohawk

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

Me too. A new sculpt please

i still need a FIRST Zartan. I don't collect 6" figures, but will want Zartan (i have every version of him so far)

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

He’s the best villain

Yeah I would love to see all those Zartan versions you mentioned toward the end of the video and yes I would buy the Chameleon swamp skier made by hasbro

I want mine to change colors in the sun, can't wait for your video. I'm doing one just don't know how lol.

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

@robert novelli I’m working on it

@robertnovelli2960

Жыл бұрын

@@BaldyLockz Right on, can't wait

Love these reviews, love the G.I. Joe Classified line, love the Master of Disguise Zartan, but disagree that everyone would buy those suggested exclusives. I'd likely pass on all three unless they were significantly re-designed from the original models. Curious to see if there's any Valaverse Action Force in your collection and what you think of them next to the Joes.

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, if it's the same mold I will skip too. I will try to be more clear next time that I would like a new mold for the suggested exclusives. I do have some Valaverse but my favorite line is GI Joe so I'm trying to work through them. I plan to add Valaverse, MOTU, and some random pick ups to my channel. Just trying to find the time. Any specific character from Valaverse?

Show us how to do the color changing blue!

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

I definitely will, stayed tune please

Sold the first one, kept the MOD and getting the retro version. You know, some custom Jem and The Holograms action figures plus a Cold Slither Zartan would rock! LOL. I wouldn't know where to place him in a battle but he is a must buy; a fun figure definitely.

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

Haha that’s great. That would be a crazy crossover having JEM. A special pack of The Average Joe band would probably sell out too

I have the first two releases. I'm undecided still on the retro one. The Master of Disguise version is my favorite, with two nitpicks. One, I wish the figure had came with a compound bow rather than a longbow, as I believe he used a compound bow when he killed both the Soft Master and Serpentor (sorry, spoilers). Two, I actually don't like color change feature as my figure is out of the box, standing on a shelf in my office, which is cold six months out of the year, so he never looks right. I would rather see the Desert Nomad Zartan figure from the Pursuit of Cobra (?) toyline get the Classified treatment than the neon ninja era figure. Was never a fan of that one.

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

@Jay Cordray my office/mancave gets cold too so I know exactly how you feel. Great points

@skittlesnacks

11 ай бұрын

@@BaldyLockz MOD Zartan's color looks off even in a warm room. It was 80 degrees in here yesterday and he was still really gray. They also need to release Zandar and Zarana in a color change at some point. Maybe a 2 pack at SDCC or PulseCon down the road.

Best Zartan is that retro version man.... I'm still waiting for my Walmart preorder to be ship. I also have the Pulse exclusive 😃✌️

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

You're gonna love it.

I wonder if they'll make a color change "Master of Disguise" Zarana? Possibly with her disguises from the Serpent miniseries, Computer Compilations, or the GI Joe movie.

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

Tell me that wouldn't be awesome? She needs to change color too

Great stuff. I want more Dreadnoks before more Zartans!!

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

You and me both! There are so many more characters (Dreadnoks) we want before another repaint

Have both and will be getting this one!

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

He looks really good

All I can hope for is that Hasbro Pulse will put this version back up as I missed out on it. I have the other two.

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

Once they start shipping they likely will but it’ll be limited

those new silver accessories are so going on my MoD Zartan :D

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

There's gonna be a lot of mix and matching going on for sure

I have the Classifieds one. I missed out on the Master of Disguise Zartan. If I see this one, I'd get this.

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

This one is now my favorite. The colors and the small changes make him really pop.

Awesome Stuff, and great comparisons. I'm mostly getting the retro packaged ones to keep mint on card

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

Normally I'd keep the retros carded (like CG) but I had to open this one for some reason.

I still haven't been able to get a single zartan yet, I would be happy with any of them

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

Still no luck?

I know it's somewhat unrelated, but you popping on and off that hood reminds me how I'd really like for them to do M.A.S.K. characters in this style & scale.

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

Collectors have been begging for MASK for some time. That would be cool

I got the Classified and the Color Changing one. I will get the Retro just because I love the figure.

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

They really did well with the sculpt, I love all 3, but did we need all 3?

Ninja Force Zartan and Cold Slither Zartan I would by both Zartan v3 with the Saw Viper body and gear is my dream Zartan that was my Zartan when I started collecting as an “adult” lol

I want both Zartan's Ninja Force & Cold Slither Zartan Classified figures. 🖖💜👌

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

You and me both

If he's widely available like the rest I'll get him.

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, he'll just be at Walmart in the US but on certain weeks of release the shelves will be full so keep your eyes peeled.

Nice Vid, I have the original with Swamp Skier and the first two Classified versions, waiting for the retro carded Preorder. I’ll probably leave him on card . I like all of them .

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. It’s a great card and I love the old retro artwork. Carded or open you can’t go wrong

A first-rate review of Zartan and his cool accessories. Moreover, I pre-ordered him.

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

He’s a fun figure @Aaron Scott

@aaronscott5882

Жыл бұрын

@@BaldyLockz Agreed! You're doing awesome work! 👍

Great review, cannot wait to get this Zartan and the Storm Shadow. Any chance you have a link for that case you had Zartan in, looks like it could be a pencil case or some sort.

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

@ToyManDan this is the 12 pack link: www.michaels.com/product/12-pack-stacking-pencil-box-by-simply-tidy-M20003681

great review!!!! i was never going to get a Zartan figure. But your review got me excited about the figure. So i ordered the retro figure from walmart and it comes in tomorrow 6-6 !!! then your Kiss tee was very cool . i was a big Kiss fan .. see you tonight on punks live . i really dig your reviews …

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

That’s so awesome than you for that! I hope you enjoy them.

@ItsBMWRhino

Жыл бұрын

@@BaldyLockz thanks bro 😎

@ItsBMWRhino

Жыл бұрын

@@BaldyLockz i got him in and i really dig the figure!!! cool beans

@georgetrapp6666

11 ай бұрын

I've always opted for the belief that Zartan's makeup is more of an exaggerated Alice Cooper than KISS, lol

I've got the original muted colour one. I'm very happy with it. He likes to blend in so the colour palette makes sense. I also like his unnatural skin tone. After all he altered his biology. All that said I'm a sucker for bright colours and like the look of the new one. The retro will be good for anyone who missed out on the previous two versions.

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

Its amazing how subtle changes accentuate a character

You can’t do Cold Slither until the other Noks are made. The Chameleon swamp skier is something I would like. There’s a simple mod to change in sunlight? I actually never understood that weakness. Isn’t the sun light prevalent most of the day? The Retro looks cool.

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

I 100% agree

@georgetrapp6666

11 ай бұрын

Aah, the cartoon Zartan always considered sunlight a weakness. The Zartan from the toy lines always seemed to play that off like it was another form of camouflage, or another disguise. I also happen to think it was what Zandar and Zarana used to play up, especially also with their hair color. I always preferred the comics to the cartoon, anyway.

I prefer the classified one the best …..the Walmart Retro line the only ones I picked up were Destro and baroness ,I heard theses are the last 4 figures in the Retro line for a total of 8 figures…….I’ll grab the commando snake eyes also

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

I think they are the last but you never know with Hasbro. It’s rumored Firefly will be on the retro cards too. We’ll see

Master Of Disguise is my Zartan, but they all look great.

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

Yes they do look great. I do like that MOD is based on the Marvel run

I would like a color change with store release

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t that be amazing? I really don’t see why they can’t make it change color

What are you storing the joes in there pencil cases

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

I have the links shared in another video. I’ll post it here

I would love to see a biker version of Zartan. Maybe call it Zartan Master of the Dreadnoks?

@BaldyLockz

10 ай бұрын

Now that’s a solid idea. I want “Roadhouse” Zartan haha

Needs some Bikers, and a case of Grape Soda, and chocolate doughnuts.

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

There’s a Punisher bike Zartan goes well with. I remember that story where the Dreadnoks serve Serpentor pizza and grape soda

I have the third Zartan on order.

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

Hope you got him in better condition than me ha

Just waiting on Walmart to ship them. I do need to get a bow for the first one and this one.

@brianking581

Жыл бұрын

Cold Slither Zartan

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

Get a Hawkeye on clearance for a great bow

Have you found protective cases for these? Nice figure!

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

Nothing I'd recommend just yet but I'm still looking. Will update when I do

Dang it. If I see this one in the store, I’m gonna have to get it now. This is all your fault.

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

Worth it for sure and I'm definitely a bad influence haha

The Retro Card Zartan is available?! I've barely got ANY Classified Joes as it is? If it weren't for the Retro Card line, I wouldn't be buying the Classified figures. I got lucky a few weeks ago and found a Retro Destro but I'm waiting for him to be more available before I open him up. I also got lucky that a buddy of mine needed a Marvel Legends Jigsaw and traded me his 1st edition Zartan for one of my spare Jigsaws.

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

@smokebanshee9298 that's a solid trade for both of you. That Jigsaw is great

They should have made all the Zartan figures to be able to change color !!!

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

Yes!! It’s a no brainer. 80s gimmicks would still sell

Even tho it's not cartoon accurate, I like the brown one the best. I might have to give him Storm Shadows bow. Always liked him with a bow. Didn't the original have a clear chest plate? That's what we need.

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

I tried to make a clear one but I have a lot to learn. I agree, if we only had the first release, I'd be happy. Try to find a Hawkeye on clearance for a great bow.

@LandofMert76

Жыл бұрын

@@BaldyLockz Storm shadow would still have his swords

@georgetrapp6666

11 ай бұрын

@@BaldyLockz or custom a bow. That way, you can also add a large Starlight Scope, if you want. Many of my 4" Zartan customs include the optional compound bow with sound-amplification gear, for "origin of Snake-Eyes" assassination of the Hard Master.

How’d you get this, is it available somewhere?

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

I have coworkers that travel for work and picked them up for me

Where did you get the Chameleon (swamp skier)???

@BaldyLockz

10 ай бұрын

That was a 3D print I had someone do for me

@zombiesmith5735

10 ай бұрын

@@BaldyLockz it’s super cool. Especially if it’s color changing. I just got into collecting the Classified series. I wasn’t gonna start since I have tons of original joes from the 80d and the 25th anniversary line. But, I saw Serpentor and his air chariot at a local shop, and that’s all it took for me to jump in with both feet. Picked Serpentor and Dr. Mindbender up at the same time. It was $$, but worth it.

@BaldyLockz

8 ай бұрын

Both characters are gateway drugs to Classified haha

Maybe we'll get a Ninja Force Zartan that will change colour?

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

I think any version of Zartan should change color haha

@Scotty-Z70

Жыл бұрын

@@BaldyLockz they make GITD fingernail polish...i just wish they made heat-change paint to paint figures. I need to experiment with that finger nail polish...maybe on a skeleton figure...i've been painting and lining my new ARCEE figure...naugh...hmm...doubles! I have some TMNT Mega Construx Doubles! so,anyways, i do think they should keep the Zartan feature a always feature for him. But then the price of the figures would always cost more, just like the first one did.

Retro for the win!!

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

The retro Zartan has quickly become the favorite

I skipped master of disguise due to the silver. I hated that color scheme. Which stinks cuz he comes with the best stuff.

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

I always liked the silver because I read the comic but my nitpick is the cold color change. It leaves him with an almost permanent gray hue in the cold months

@EndLess1UP

Жыл бұрын

@@BaldyLockz see i am a noob and didnt know he wore silver in the comic. I will have to snag some from my comic shop.

Where did you find this wave at??

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

I have friends that travel for work and pick me up figures

@KirkLee1983

Жыл бұрын

@@BaldyLockz man your lucky

I think the retro line is cool but a bit too late to grab folks like me who wanted classic designs from the get go. I ended up buying the Super 7 Joes since they are cartoon based. I now have those in hand and love them. While I think Classified is a great line, I’m just not into modern designs etc. Great comparison in the video.

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

I get that, I'm glad they are stopping at 8(supposedly). Made it easy to get and finsh

ACE FOREVER !!!

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

@willchew4040 did you ever get a chance to see KISS Live?

I'm a destro fan myself

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

Me too. I still have my V2 Iron Grenadier Destro and Despoiler

Why does both the original and retro hardback filmcard say his faction is G.I. Joe?

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

His and Destros and I thinks some others had GI Joe for some reason. I know Destros was changed to Cobra and the Cobra logo is harder to find.

The only thing that make different that zartan , and they decide to reuse the same face deco

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

Yup, they’re milking us with this one but I’m not even mad. I won’t go for a 4th if it’s the same mold

we need 4

@BaldyLockz

10 ай бұрын

Give me Cold Slither haha

Dude has anyone ever told you. you look like Scott Ian

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

I get a mix of Ian and Kim Thayil but those are some massive compliments. I wish. So glad I got to see Soundgarden and Anthrax back in the day.

@VHSValdesHasSpoken

Жыл бұрын

@@BaldyLockz idk if you are a fan of super 7 but i saw they're about to release a Cliff Burton figure. i hope some how they get around to doing a lemmy fig as well

Zartan in Walmarts yet??

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

Not scheduled until summer I think but likely before that

Does he turn blue in the sun?

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

No. The MOD one turns blue in the cold. I really wish they brought the sun gimmick back

No offense but, what are you doing with a hairdryer?

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

Haha sometimes I have to dry the beard

@randyhos7673

Жыл бұрын

@@BaldyLockz Good video by the way

I wanna then to remake him. He's too huge and bulky and his head scuplt is trash.

@BaldyLockz

10 ай бұрын

They definitely went big but he feels like a biker gang leader to me. I do agree the head sculpt could use some work. I feel like the paint app on the retro definitely improves him

I don't know about 3 Zartans but I really like retro Zartan! I have the first muted Zartan but the blue seems to give him more presents! Yeah I need to purchase this one✨

@BaldyLockz

Жыл бұрын

@Jigaw Nora Zartan has always been a favorite. If they only offered the first release, I'd still be happy

@jigsawnora3207

Жыл бұрын

@@BaldyLockz Cool! For me this will be the second if I didn't mention it before. That master of disguise goes for super stupid prices on the secondary market ( eBay ) I'm satisfied ✨✨✨