In my humble opinion,I loved this figure.I was in elementary in the early 90's so I was more of a 90's Joe kid.We use to play with all the Drednots a lot from both the 80's and 90's and use them as cyberpunk characters and zartan version 2 was always my guy.😎
That was a brilliant piece of work alluding to Zandar not being remembered. I saw what you did there with Zarana. Very clever and worth a thumbs up on its own.
Hi, HCC! Just back from the pub quiz (didn't win this week). Thanks for the codename. The mention of Michael Jackson reminds me of my 7th birthday, which happened to coincide with a school disco. The girl next door got the DJ to play a Michael Jackson track in reference to my name, which was cool, but I really wanted to get home because I'd just received the Killer Whale and the Cobra Moray and I was more interested in them.
That thumbnail does this figure FAR more justice than it deserves. this was my first proper zartan (i had the V1, but none of the accessories and the skin was somehow made permanently blue) and i loved it.
Aside from the neon green pants, this really wasn't a bad Zartan design IMHO. (though to be quite honest, I'm somewhat ok with garish, obnoxious colors on a Dreadnok ) Also, I'm glad to hear I wasn't entirely mistaken in thinking his cowl was hair as a kid because I always did.
Your always introducing figures that I didn't even know existed. Your doing an excellent job producing high quality content in spite of the tough times of late. You should be very proud Bryan. Have a good week and only do as much as you feel capable of doing, we can wait. Love to the family.
Thanks for the reviews. I totally agree; Zartan V2 is a great Dreadnok figure. My Zartan V1 figure would frequently wear the Cairo Swordman's robe or Sallah's robe from the Indiana Jones line. This way, he could be disguised (bearded face) and no one would recognize him. I think they should have released this Zartan with a motorcycle, a normal motorcycle. I hope things worked themselves out!
The Zartan v2 jacket always reminded me of the Kurgan's jacket from the Highlander movie. From the chains to the chainmail on the shoulder, even the sleeveless look.
This version of Zartan is my main zartan in my collection, displayed with my dreadnoks. My only issues are the green pants and the lack of screw for repairs/customization. Still, a pretty great figure
I miss my nightforce Spearhead and Max. Jesus that was a great looking figure. Much cooler than the original colors. Back in the mid 90s when I had no concept of toys being worth something in the future I made a dental floss necklace with the disassembled parts of Spearhead, Muskrat (both nightforce versions) and Rock Viper. I thought I was cool but I was a fool.
I just noticed that when I saw this review. Also occured to me that Zartan's mohawk is the same hair color as his siblings. For some reason, both of those things soften my opinion on this figure a bit.
As soon as I saw the figure, my blood started boiling. I commend you for doing this review, as I would become...very...ANGRY. NO! Must...not...angry! Must...do...nice...things!
Great review! I remember picking up this figure in 93 and while I liked the figure for what it was I had to justify it's place in my Joeverse.What I decided was this figure was in fact the disquise.He used it from time to time to get the jump on his targets.In this case it was a ninja or two. Glad to hear you're feeling a little better!
When I was a kid... It kind of just seemed like they were using the term "Ninja" as an all encompassing umbrella for "Martial Artist." With guys like Zartan (One of my all time favorite characters and I could finally play with him... Though wasn't he training with the Arashikage for a while before he killed the Master?), Bushido, Banzai (I think they tried to "sword brother" those two guys like Storm Shadow and Snake Eyes), Nunchuk and Dojo. Where some were kung fu masters or something of the sort. I was left wondering about Jinx and Budo version 2s.
No, no. That is not Zartan. A Dreadnox, yeah, but not Zartan. An orange mohawk, and neon green pants...oh 90s Joe's...you always seem to surprise me every time. When I've thought I seen it all, wham! You hit me with yet another timeless wonder I wish I never had seen. Great review as usual Hoodie, you have a better tolerance for these types of figures than I do, and that's why your at the top tier of the reviewers community, because your the best! Later, Yo! HOODIE CO CO!
Zartan was trained by the Arashikage swordsmith, Onihashi. He was also able to emulate Storm Shadow when he killed the Hard Master. So he does have some claim to being a ninja.
If the leg knife sheaths had been placed on the side of the leg it would’ve looked a lot better. The garish colors I’m ok with. It was the 90’s after all. Thanks for the review Hoodie CoCo. Keep up the good work 👍🏻
Thanks for the great review. I had some of the ninja force characters, but never really could reconcile that guys with melee weapons had any chance against tier one operators like the Joes. I’m not sure if they were starting to grasp at strings, or if I just was getting old enough to be critical.
As I understand it, Ninja Force was attempted by Hasbro to compete with Playmates popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toy line. Additionally, Badai's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers toy line debuted in 1993 and likely Hasbro felt it needed to compete with another property that was martial arts centric. Plus, alongside Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow, in the G.I. Joe comic book from Marvel comics there was a Ninja team made up a renegade branch of the Arashikage clan. They hunted Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow for a time. Also, the Night Creepers were a team of Ninjas that would often work for Cobra on various assignments that required special skills to accomplish. Like Ninja Force, the Night Creepers favored traditional Ninja weaponry such as swords and crossbows.
Hasbro should have had on the file card, Dr Mindbinder experimented on Zartan and his siblings, making them into mutants that can change the color and appearance at will. That would have made more sense (IMO). 👍😎
A figure that if the colors were just a little muted, I'd call a favorite. The orange hair can stay, just tone it down a little and he matches his siblings fine! I can even believe the hair with the mention that he is of course the leader of the Dreadnoks, maybe he had a half-shave under the hood already and decided to get crazy with hair gel one day!
Hi there. I have question for you. What's the name of the joe in the top left of your shot at the start of your vid. I think he had a parachute and has brown trousers with a dull yellow top. I had him as a kid and would love to track him to add to my collection now. Thanks
It wasn't till we got the book to find out who all the Joes were in the box I picked up at a yard sale. I honestly thought the Ninja Force figures were a different action figure all together. Out of the Ninja Force my son had Zartan, Scarlett, Storm Shadow and the red figure, either Slice or Dice. If the colors had be more muted and the articulation like the other Joes Zartan would have been a better figure.
😂😂 Hahaahhaha That was definitely funny, 😂😂 Great video, U and all the toy collectors who be tubing has brought me back in time wen life was so good and innocent!! Thanks and keep up the good wrk!! 💯🔥💚👍
I still have this figure and the other ninja force figs that I got from back then. There are a few of them I didn't get. Didn't get Bushido or Dojo because, I didn't like them. Missed out on the Sake Eyes and Scarlet because, I couldn't find them. I don't remember my thoughts on T'Gin-zu. I didn't remember he existed. But, there's no point to him anyway because, he uses the say mold as Storm Shadow. Also, missed out the Night Creeper of this line because, I never could scrounge the money together when I'd go and see that he was in stock.
Do you know if there’s a way to change Zartan’s (V1) o-ring? Mine broke a couple weeks ago! I went to change the o-ring and to my surprise the torso & back are glued together. Have any tips on getting it separated? Great review, Great entertainment. God bless stay healthy.
If they would have gone with black face makeup (the orange mohawk doesn't bother me at all) like the original and gone with olive drab or dark green pants, it would have made him look like something out of the Mad Max universe and IMHO would have been one of the better updates of a core character.
Great review. I love how they integrated Zartan into the history of Cobra. One question, why was Cobra Commander's brother drinking that night when he killed Snake Eye's family? (To those who don't read the comic, yes, that is related to Zartan.)
I honestly don't see the problem with him having the mohawk underneath the cowl... just because the hair *can* be spiked doesn't mean it *has* to be, and it's entirely possible he just swept it back when he had the hood up. That said, the most *practical* hairdo for a master of disguise would be just straight bald - after all, that would make it easier to put on any wig he liked to imitate the hair of anyone he was trying to impersonate (this is the reason that many Shakespearean actors, such as Sir Patrick Stewart, are bald... he'd have trouble growing it out now because of his age of course, but as I understand it Sir Pat was bald through choice way before he started losing it on top because it made it easier to play a variety of different roles with different hairstyles without having to cram his real hair under a wig). I guess it's up to him if he wanted to shave his head with a shuriken rather than a razor, but I think that's probably more of a rumour he put about to sound more badass to his Dreadnok buddies.
I had this figure as a kid and didn't love him. I didn't love Zartan in general then because his appearance was baffling to me (cowl as hair/hair as cowl, I always thought it was hair until I saw the 84 figure much later in life), weird face tattoos/makeup, exposed midriff, etc. I only knew him from the cartoon, so Ninja Force Zartan made no sense to me as a kid, either. It was not a figure that got a lot of use, even though I loved most of my Ninja Force figures (especially Slice, Dice, Nunchuk, and Storm Shadow). But, after I read the entire original Marvel run at about age 17 or so, Zartan became my favorite character on the bad guys' side. I started finding his oddball look endearing. I bought the terrible 2001 SAW Viper Zartan and he was my main version of the character for years, despite his many flaws (worst Zartan ever made, easily). I re-purchased NF Zartan about a year ago and now I love him. He's a master of disguise and the leader of a biker gang. The look makes total sense. And you definitely can just leave your mohawk down, comb it to the side, and fit it under a hood. Or a hat. He doesn't beat out the original Zartan in any way, but he's an awesome figure. Mike T of Forgotten Figures also had the awesome idea that this could represent Zartan before he was sent to kill Snake Eyes, just how he looked when he operated as a weird Australian mercenary. The OG Zartan (along with Street Fighter Movie Chun Li) is kind of my holy grail figure right now. I have the comic pack version (nice figure), Funskool version, Ninja Force version, terrible SAW Viper version, and a sort of biker-style Zartan kitbash I made. But none of them can fill in for the original. Thanks for a great review, as always! And for keeping an open mind for the line's later years.
I have to agree this version of Zartan does integrate well with Dreadnoks,(Curious thing, the Zandar video was displayed along the side, and the 2 have similarities) BUT, this is a NINJA Force figure so it's not quite as advertised. But then Ninja Force played a little fast and loose with Scarlett, and while bringing back a fan favorite is a plus, to some extent they may have been padding their numbers for Ninja Force. I also believe there is a similar issue with Mega Marines Clutch.
I loved the card art of this Zartan. I always thought it was well done especially when most of the other 90s card art was terrible. I also appreciated the fact that hasbro gave him hair color that matched Zarana and Zandar.
I hated the idea that this was Zartan. I always used this guy as a new Dreadnok which actually made a hell of a lot more sense. I liked the figure but not as Zartan. I had him named as Axel but I think I'm going to custom him and change his name.
This is one of the times I disagree with you, but not for your principles. Zartan blends in much better with his brother and sister in this guise. He looks more like the leader of the Dreadnoks looking like this. That being said, his story and background into ninjitsu and assassin-for-hire has never been explored, at least to my knowledge, to the depth that could be a hit. He could really be one of those, like Snake Eyes, who could spin off into a miniseries and be its own success. He probably is my favorite Cobra/bad guy figure. Good luck with all.
"The master of disguise" joins the frick'in circus! I was way out by this point, what a disaster. It went down hill quick and won't stop rolling. Brother! I still hold out hope that we could get a Chris Nolan movie take on our beloved characters and not include all the campy nonsense?
I see him as a assassin but not a ninja ....but those colors kill me but it is a decent look for the leader of the dreadnok..but your right them colors ..nice work man
It's really the terrible paint apps that make those Ninja Force figures look so garish. Imagine that Zartan with brown pants, silver chain and black weapons. Would be pretty badass.
Ninja Force Storm Shadow was working for Santa Claus while Ninja Force Zartan was working for Willy Wonka. A.k.a. Rocky Horror Picture Show Zartan. Seriously, they could have done this figure good using a dark shade of orange and other colors in general. This concept of old Z is cool but the execution sucks! (in my opinion) Another great review, friend Brian!
Great review! I'm not a big fan of this version of Zartan. The colors aren't great. The accessories are too bright. They should've made him look more like his original version with the color changing theme. I did like the chopping action feature though. I just wish they would've not used so much neon!
I never liked this version in particular. I will say that it works far better than his original outfit in terms of him looking like a Dreadnok, but I always preferred Zartan as a solo operator.
I got this figure when EBay first started. Like a fish you catch. I wish I could have thrown it back. He still part of my collection though. But this version is an abomination. Zartan to me is one of the most interesting of the Cobras. Next to Destro. I would not consider him as Zartan but Zartans stand in for when he's with Cobra. He's the stand in leader for the street Dreadnoks gang activities.
Being a master of disguise, it's a shame he didn't come with a mask...and as a ventriloquist it's also a shame he didn't come with a ventriloquist dummy lol
i bought this loose figure at Indianapolis comic con in 2017 when i got to meet and talk to the beautiful and ever so nice Jewel Staite ( kaylee on firefly ) and Brianna Hildebrand ( nagasonic teenage warhead on deadpool ) comic cons are full of all kinds of great merchandise and lots and lots of very nice people, some of whom are cosplayers...yes i love the cosplayers, they do an awesome job but as i was saying, i bought this figure loose with snake eyes ( version 5 of the ninja force ) im my opinion the "ninja feature " kinda puts both figures to lower tier level for me...and i just dont like zartans mowhawk ....
In my humble opinion,I loved this figure.I was in elementary in the early 90's so I was more of a 90's Joe kid.We use to play with all the Drednots a lot from both the 80's and 90's and use them as cyberpunk characters and zartan version 2 was always my guy.😎
It is fun to rewatch these videos years later. These things are evergreen.
That was a brilliant piece of work alluding to Zandar not being remembered. I saw what you did there with Zarana. Very clever and worth a thumbs up on its own.
Hi, HCC! Just back from the pub quiz (didn't win this week). Thanks for the codename. The mention of Michael Jackson reminds me of my 7th birthday, which happened to coincide with a school disco. The girl next door got the DJ to play a Michael Jackson track in reference to my name, which was cool, but I really wanted to get home because I'd just received the Killer Whale and the Cobra Moray and I was more interested in them.
Straight-up man! That's a good birthday!
That thumbnail does this figure FAR more justice than it deserves. this was my first proper zartan (i had the V1, but none of the accessories and the skin was somehow made permanently blue) and i loved it.
You know what I like best about your videos? The delivery. No “ums” or other bits of stutter. Fantastic job all around. Keep up the great work!
I was one of the kids who always thought the hood was his hair!
If the dreadnoks and constructicons had a baby it would be this figure.
Don't give Hasbro ideas...
Aside from the neon green pants, this really wasn't a bad Zartan design IMHO. (though to be quite honest, I'm somewhat ok with garish, obnoxious colors on a Dreadnok )
Also, I'm glad to hear I wasn't entirely mistaken in thinking his cowl was hair as a kid because I always did.
Your always introducing figures that I didn't even know existed. Your doing an excellent job producing high quality content in spite of the tough times of late. You should be very proud Bryan. Have a good week and only do as much as you feel capable of doing, we can wait. Love to the family.
Thanks for the reviews. I totally agree; Zartan V2 is a great Dreadnok figure. My Zartan V1 figure would frequently wear the Cairo Swordman's robe or Sallah's robe from the Indiana Jones line. This way, he could be disguised (bearded face) and no one would recognize him. I think they should have released this Zartan with a motorcycle, a normal motorcycle. I hope things worked themselves out!
Glad to hear you are doing better; stay strong man.
zartan v2 is one of my all time favorites.
Great review, Hcc788! Thanks!
If he doesn't color change in sunlight, then he isn't Zartan. Zartan, to me, was akin to Boba Fett...mysterious and alluring.
his face sculpt minus the mohawk looks pretty good. Angry, mystical and dark.
With an IRON Fist! and a Reptile's Hiss we shall RULE!!!
The Zartan v2 jacket always reminded me of the Kurgan's jacket from the Highlander movie. From the chains to the chainmail on the shoulder, even the sleeveless look.
This version of Zartan is my main zartan in my collection, displayed with my dreadnoks. My only issues are the green pants and the lack of screw for repairs/customization. Still, a pretty great figure
I miss my nightforce Spearhead and Max. Jesus that was a great looking figure. Much cooler than the original colors. Back in the mid 90s when I had no concept of toys being worth something in the future I made a dental floss necklace with the disassembled parts of Spearhead, Muskrat (both nightforce versions) and Rock Viper. I thought I was cool but I was a fool.
your videos are awesome! keep up the great work & stay strong. thanks!
WE LOVE YOU HCC788 HANG IN THERE.
This was my favorite version of Zartan. :)
This figure was never Zartan in my playthroughs. He was still a Dreadnaught but he wasn't Zartan.
I noticed that the 90s versions of zartan and road pig have simular colors and look
I just noticed that when I saw this review. Also occured to me that Zartan's mohawk is the same hair color as his siblings. For some reason, both of those things soften my opinion on this figure a bit.
As soon as I saw the figure, my blood started boiling. I commend you for doing this review, as I would become...very...ANGRY. NO! Must...not...angry! Must...do...nice...things!
Great review!
I remember picking up this figure in 93 and while I liked the figure for what it was I had to justify it's place in my Joeverse.What I decided was this figure was in fact the disquise.He used it from time to time to get the jump on his targets.In this case it was a ninja or two.
Glad to hear you're feeling a little better!
The other card has a small parts warning above the figure. Still a great review.
A no longer TEENAGE, but a MUTANT NINJA but also not a TURTLE.
Zartan is a ninja, he was part of the arashikage and he also led a group of red ninjas. Firefly was also in the arashikage
Awesome review! I missed your review last week. I really enjoyed this video ... I wonder if they were going for the Cold Slither look.
When I was a kid... It kind of just seemed like they were using the term "Ninja" as an all encompassing umbrella for "Martial Artist." With guys like Zartan (One of my all time favorite characters and I could finally play with him... Though wasn't he training with the Arashikage for a while before he killed the Master?), Bushido, Banzai (I think they tried to "sword brother" those two guys like Storm Shadow and Snake Eyes), Nunchuk and Dojo. Where some were kung fu masters or something of the sort. I was left wondering about Jinx and Budo version 2s.
No, no. That is not Zartan. A Dreadnox, yeah, but not Zartan. An orange mohawk, and neon green pants...oh 90s Joe's...you always seem to surprise me every time. When I've thought I seen it all, wham! You hit me with yet another timeless wonder I wish I never had seen. Great review as usual Hoodie, you have a better tolerance for these types of figures than I do, and that's why your at the top tier of the reviewers community, because your the best! Later, Yo! HOODIE CO CO!
Did you manage to pick up the Ninja Force motorcycle, HCC? There is currently one for sale on eBay Australia...
My fan fiction Zartan was the original Captain Action of Action force Z. He went Indian from the experimentation that gave him his abilities.
Zartan was trained by the Arashikage swordsmith, Onihashi. He was also able to emulate Storm Shadow when he killed the Hard Master. So he does have some claim to being a ninja.
If the leg knife sheaths had been placed on the side of the leg it would’ve looked a lot better. The garish colors I’m ok with. It was the 90’s after all. Thanks for the review Hoodie CoCo. Keep up the good work 👍🏻
Thanks for the great review. I had some of the ninja force characters, but never really could reconcile that guys with melee weapons had any chance against tier one operators like the Joes. I’m not sure if they were starting to grasp at strings, or if I just was getting old enough to be critical.
As I understand it, Ninja Force was attempted by Hasbro to compete with Playmates popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toy line. Additionally, Badai's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers toy line debuted in 1993 and likely Hasbro felt it needed to compete with another property that was martial arts centric.
Plus, alongside Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow, in the G.I. Joe comic book from Marvel comics there was a Ninja team made up a renegade branch of the Arashikage clan. They hunted Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow for a time. Also, the Night Creepers were a team of Ninjas that would often work for Cobra on various assignments that required special skills to accomplish. Like Ninja Force, the Night Creepers favored traditional Ninja weaponry such as swords and crossbows.
Hasbro should have had on the file card, Dr Mindbinder experimented on Zartan and his siblings, making them into mutants that can change the color and appearance at will. That would have made more sense (IMO). 👍😎
I love this version of Zartan
A figure that if the colors were just a little muted, I'd call a favorite. The orange hair can stay, just tone it down a little and he matches his siblings fine! I can even believe the hair with the mention that he is of course the leader of the Dreadnoks, maybe he had a half-shave under the hood already and decided to get crazy with hair gel one day!
If this figure had the black, brown, and silver color scheme, it would've been really good.
Hi there. I have question for you. What's the name of the joe in the top left of your shot at the start of your vid. I think he had a parachute and has brown trousers with a dull yellow top. I had him as a kid and would love to track him to add to my collection now. Thanks
It wasn't till we got the book to find out who all the Joes were in the box I picked up at a yard sale. I honestly thought the Ninja Force figures were a different action figure all together. Out of the Ninja Force my son had Zartan, Scarlett, Storm Shadow and the red figure, either Slice or Dice. If the colors had be more muted and the articulation like the other Joes Zartan would have been a better figure.
Loved your review as always. Hope all is well.
With some serious work the head from this figure looks good as a new Dreadnok.
Hey, another great video. Thanks bro.
Glad you got to JJBA Zartan.
Micheal Johnson...? What, like the Gold Medal runner?
Someone at Hasbro had just watched Mad Max 2...
So glad I was out of GI Joe by the time the 90s figures came out.
😂😂 Hahaahhaha That was definitely funny, 😂😂 Great video, U and all the toy collectors who be tubing has brought me back in time wen life was so good and innocent!! Thanks and keep up the good wrk!! 💯🔥💚👍
I still have this figure and the other ninja force figs that I got from back then. There are a few of them I didn't get. Didn't get Bushido or Dojo because, I didn't like them. Missed out on the Sake Eyes and Scarlet because, I couldn't find them. I don't remember my thoughts on T'Gin-zu. I didn't remember he existed. But, there's no point to him anyway because, he uses the say mold as Storm Shadow. Also, missed out the Night Creeper of this line because, I never could scrounge the money together when I'd go and see that he was in stock.
Just thought the best accessory for this figure. Sunglasses
Hope your doing alright
Do you know if there’s a way to change Zartan’s (V1) o-ring? Mine broke a couple weeks ago! I went to change the o-ring and to my surprise the torso & back are glued together. Have any tips on getting it separated? Great review, Great entertainment. God bless stay healthy.
Thats one Bizarre tan Zartan
If they would have gone with black face makeup (the orange mohawk doesn't bother me at all) like the original and gone with olive drab or dark green pants, it would have made him look like something out of the Mad Max universe and IMHO would have been one of the better updates of a core character.
Great review. I love how they integrated Zartan into the history of Cobra. One question, why was Cobra Commander's brother drinking that night when he killed Snake Eye's family? (To those who don't read the comic, yes, that is related to Zartan.)
Great hood analogy;-p
Is that the same bow and arrow he killed Serpentor with?..Kudos if it is.
I bought him for the Bow to be honest.
That bow sculpt is one of the best accessories in the entire line IMHO
I totally agree he looks good as a Dreadnok. If only it would have been oring so you could change his legs!?!
I honestly don't see the problem with him having the mohawk underneath the cowl... just because the hair *can* be spiked doesn't mean it *has* to be, and it's entirely possible he just swept it back when he had the hood up.
That said, the most *practical* hairdo for a master of disguise would be just straight bald - after all, that would make it easier to put on any wig he liked to imitate the hair of anyone he was trying to impersonate (this is the reason that many Shakespearean actors, such as Sir Patrick Stewart, are bald... he'd have trouble growing it out now because of his age of course, but as I understand it Sir Pat was bald through choice way before he started losing it on top because it made it easier to play a variety of different roles with different hairstyles without having to cram his real hair under a wig). I guess it's up to him if he wanted to shave his head with a shuriken rather than a razor, but I think that's probably more of a rumour he put about to sound more badass to his Dreadnok buddies.
I have one of those ninja motor cycles.....I would like to donate to your collection my friend 😁👌
How can I donate or send you that vehicle free of charge?
I had this figure as a kid and didn't love him. I didn't love Zartan in general then because his appearance was baffling to me (cowl as hair/hair as cowl, I always thought it was hair until I saw the 84 figure much later in life), weird face tattoos/makeup, exposed midriff, etc. I only knew him from the cartoon, so Ninja Force Zartan made no sense to me as a kid, either. It was not a figure that got a lot of use, even though I loved most of my Ninja Force figures (especially Slice, Dice, Nunchuk, and Storm Shadow).
But, after I read the entire original Marvel run at about age 17 or so, Zartan became my favorite character on the bad guys' side. I started finding his oddball look endearing. I bought the terrible 2001 SAW Viper Zartan and he was my main version of the character for years, despite his many flaws (worst Zartan ever made, easily). I re-purchased NF Zartan about a year ago and now I love him. He's a master of disguise and the leader of a biker gang. The look makes total sense. And you definitely can just leave your mohawk down, comb it to the side, and fit it under a hood. Or a hat. He doesn't beat out the original Zartan in any way, but he's an awesome figure. Mike T of Forgotten Figures also had the awesome idea that this could represent Zartan before he was sent to kill Snake Eyes, just how he looked when he operated as a weird Australian mercenary.
The OG Zartan (along with Street Fighter Movie Chun Li) is kind of my holy grail figure right now. I have the comic pack version (nice figure), Funskool version, Ninja Force version, terrible SAW Viper version, and a sort of biker-style Zartan kitbash I made. But none of them can fill in for the original.
Thanks for a great review, as always! And for keeping an open mind for the line's later years.
Come on Bryan, when we were kids that plastic mask was enough for us to imagine he was impersonating a general from the Pentagon.
General Zod, maybe. ;-)
Great video. I had version 1 zartan that was a killer figure. This kinda works though. Still paying for you and your family. Stay strong my brother💪
OH MY GOD a neon orange mohawk with a orange bow with neon green pants in Ninja Farce & you don't kill it with fire?
I have to agree this version of Zartan does integrate well with Dreadnoks,(Curious thing, the Zandar video was displayed along the side, and the 2 have similarities) BUT, this is a NINJA Force figure so it's not quite as advertised. But then Ninja Force played a little fast and loose with Scarlett, and while bringing back a fan favorite is a plus, to some extent they may have been padding their numbers for Ninja Force. I also believe there is a similar issue with Mega Marines Clutch.
I hope things get better soon
I loved the card art of this Zartan. I always thought it was well done especially when most of the other 90s card art was terrible. I also appreciated the fact that hasbro gave him hair color that matched Zarana and Zandar.
I like him , the red Mohawk ties him in better with his ginger siblings...i could do without the neon green pants though
His Mohawk is growing out from his eyebrows!
I hated the idea that this was Zartan. I always used this guy as a new Dreadnok which actually made a hell of a lot more sense. I liked the figure but not as Zartan. I had him named as Axel but I think I'm going to custom him and change his name.
This is one of the times I disagree with you, but not for your principles. Zartan blends in much better with his brother and sister in this guise. He looks more like the leader of the Dreadnoks looking like this. That being said, his story and background into ninjitsu and assassin-for-hire has never been explored, at least to my knowledge, to the depth that could be a hit. He could really be one of those, like Snake Eyes, who could spin off into a miniseries and be its own success. He probably is my favorite Cobra/bad guy figure. Good luck with all.
"The master of disguise" joins the frick'in circus! I was way out by this point, what a disaster. It went down hill quick and won't stop rolling. Brother! I still hold out hope that we could get a Chris Nolan movie take on our beloved characters and not include all the campy nonsense?
I see him as a assassin but not a ninja ....but those colors kill me but it is a decent look for the leader of the dreadnok..but your right them colors ..nice work man
Maybe some different colored pants would work with him
It's really the terrible paint apps that make those Ninja Force figures look so garish. Imagine that Zartan with brown pants, silver chain and black weapons. Would be pretty badass.
Ninja Force Storm Shadow was working for Santa Claus while Ninja Force Zartan was working for Willy Wonka. A.k.a. Rocky Horror Picture Show Zartan. Seriously, they could have done this figure good using a dark shade of orange and other colors in general. This concept of old Z is cool but the execution sucks! (in my opinion) Another great review, friend Brian!
I like this more than the v1
Zartan , complete with crossbow and Jesus mask...other figures and accessories sold separately...
Great review! I'm not a big fan of this version of Zartan. The colors aren't great. The accessories are too bright. They should've made him look more like his original version with the color changing theme. I did like the chopping action feature though. I just wish they would've not used so much neon!
I never liked this version in particular. I will say that it works far better than his original outfit in terms of him looking like a Dreadnok, but I always preferred Zartan as a solo operator.
I got this figure when EBay first started. Like a fish you catch. I wish I could have thrown it back. He still part of my collection though. But this version is an abomination. Zartan to me is one of the most interesting of the Cobras. Next to Destro. I would not consider him as Zartan but Zartans stand in for when he's with Cobra. He's the stand in leader for the street Dreadnoks gang activities.
If Zartan is a ninja, Firefly is a ninja too. I still did not understand how “Faceless One” fit in with the clan. I understand Zartan though.
Thought the hood was to throw shadows on his face.
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Hey HEC 766 could you please review the Shadow Force sometime
Rumor has it when they drove through Oklahoma the fashion police pulled them over and they had to put that baby to bed
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I always thought it was his hair.
The machete looks like a gladius
It’s to bad wwe never made a Texas Tornado aka Kerry von Eric figure that move zartan had would have perfect for Kerry’s discus punch he used
oh boy the ninja force lol
I also heard a street fighter reference lol
wasnt a fan of either. but to each their own 🙂
This version frustrated me so much(in part because his facial markings were described as tattoos originally) maybe still does.
Being a master of disguise, it's a shame he didn't come with a mask...and as a ventriloquist it's also a shame he didn't come with a ventriloquist dummy lol
Holy Crap!! Am I ever glad I got out in 1990... Ninja force is disgusting
i bought this loose figure at Indianapolis comic con in 2017 when i got to meet and talk to the beautiful and ever so nice Jewel Staite ( kaylee on firefly ) and Brianna Hildebrand ( nagasonic teenage warhead on deadpool ) comic cons are full of all kinds of great merchandise and lots and lots of very nice people, some of whom are cosplayers...yes i love the cosplayers, they do an awesome job but as i was saying, i bought this figure loose with snake eyes ( version 5 of the ninja force ) im my opinion the "ninja feature " kinda puts both figures to lower tier level for me...and i just dont like zartans mowhawk ....
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