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Real Action Heroes: Rocketeer v2.0
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In 1991, a rocket-powered superhero, Jennifer
Connelly, and Nazi villains couldn't convince
prospective movie audiences to pay the cost of admission.
Positioned as a "summer blockbuster," the Rocketeer
raked in a mere
$46,704,056 in total receipts.
That last $56 was hard fought.
Fast forward to 2003
and Medicom commemorated the 12-year anniversary of
the Rocketeer with a Real Action Heroes run that was
limited to 2000 pieces. Collectors applauded, paid
the dear cost of collecting, and the figure
eventually sold out, never to be seen again. Or so
we thought. Medicom has announced a second
production of the RAH Rocketeer which is scheduled
to ship in May 2006. Although Medicom lists this
figure as 12" tall, the Rocket Man is slightly
shorter at a little over 11" tall from brown boots
to the top of his finned helmet. The Rocketeer
sports a studded brown leather jacket with a flap
which flips open to reveal a zipper. To complete the
ensemble, a silver colored rocket pack is strapped
to his back with copper-colored thrusters at the
bottom. The rocket pack is clamped tight to
the Rocketeer by way of two buckles and straps.
Rocketeer also wears a white shirt and his trousers
are held up by a black belt. In case you're
wondering, the brown jacket is adorned with epaulets
and the helmet includes a chin strap, just like the
original movie costume as worn by actor Billy
Campbell.
As with all RAH figures, the Rocketeer may be posed in all manner
of action stances and positions including standing
straight like a wooden board, arms out as if
exercising, or with both dukes up to take on
oncoming brawlers. Pricing is set at Y14800 or
US$145 and preorders will ship in June 2006. |
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