G.I. Joe Vs S.A.S | A Classified Review of Big Ben

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  • @MichaelJShaffer
    @MichaelJShaffer 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +64

    You always have refreshing, unique perspectives when you review an item but this is, by far, the best single figure review you've ever done. Puts all the boring, cookie cutter reviewers to shame. Wonderful work, Tony.

    • @AnalogToys
      @AnalogToys  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Thanks man. Sincerely thank you!

    • @drawingbyhand
      @drawingbyhand 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@AnalogToysI second that this was interesting stuff. Brilliant review tony👍👍

    • @Therealjamesjones5150
      @Therealjamesjones5150 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Agree! Agree! I’ve watched it many time. Very well done. I was passing on this fig but now I can’t wait to get him. Great Job Tony!

    • @humble1ne
      @humble1ne 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Tony, this video is 10 steps above any review of Big Ben I've ever seen. I absolutely appreciate the abundance of background information you included because realism is what drew so many of us to the toyline in the first place.

    • @Dog_on_shrooms
      @Dog_on_shrooms 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This video made me buy the figure and turn him into a real member of the SAS, great job tony

  • @tedmilich5507
    @tedmilich5507 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +80

    Now, this is a toy review video

    • @Slamgod
      @Slamgod 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes, dammit! Yes it was!! 😊

  • @scubapete9500
    @scubapete9500 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

    God I love how you mixed the SAS documentary footage with you in the outback. I learned so much about proper kit! (Leslie laughed her arse off on “Big Ben”!😂)

  • @k-dawgbroadcasting5444
    @k-dawgbroadcasting5444 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +71

    This could've only been done by someone who has served in the SAS, and further by someone who is charismatic and capable of comprehensive and interesting reviews. Tony, you are one of the few that can pull this off from your unique perspective. Were award winning a thing on TH-cam by actual people of merit a thing, this would be an "award winning feature". In other words, kickass vid and learned a lot of great shit. A coup de grace, Tony!

  • @foamformers
    @foamformers 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    More than just a toy review but a history lesson. This was awesome.

  • @BobaVett
    @BobaVett 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    Damn brother, this truly was a unique way to cover the figure. Absolutely loved this.

  • @blaidenstorm9166
    @blaidenstorm9166 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    I very much enjoyed your veteran perspective during this kit inspection. Great video Tony!

  • @loganholmberg2295
    @loganholmberg2295 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    That story about SAS soldiers wearing US flag patches to hide their affiliation is hilarious. I know most SAS soldiers don't discuss their service but what is out there is fascinating. Thankyou for sharing even this little bit Tony. As a person who loves reading up on military history its very apreciateed.

  • @ultramagneticlion2147
    @ultramagneticlion2147 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    We need more of this! Grew up on my father's army maintenance manuals and equipment and this took me back. I'm pretty sure most Joes would fail to scrutiny, but it's pretty fun to see the real world comparisons. Thanks, Tony! Hopefully, more like this!

  • @EveryD4yRunner
    @EveryD4yRunner 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I don’t actually care about the military accuracy of GI Joe toys, but I love that you do. Entertaining watch. Lots of great info that Hasbro should probably care to pay attention to. This figure seems like a hodgepodge of historical and updated gear with some glaring inaccuracies. I learned a bunch, thank you.

    • @nicholasdickens2801
      @nicholasdickens2801 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I love them being accurate when it’s representing a real world soldier.

    • @daniel79tj
      @daniel79tj 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I also see them like a mix of real world soldiers and "super hero costumes" (Scarlett, Snake Eyes, Quick Kick), so with the more realistic looking soldiers (Stalker, Dusty) I expect some leeway in their portrait sacrificing realistic for stilistic, but I respect Analog Toys info on the costumes, funny thing I always tought Big Ben's hat was a stilistic choice and not realistic to separate him from other green soldiers

  • @NettersNetwork
    @NettersNetwork 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Loved this vid! No one ever breaks down the real life practicality and accuracy of the figures like this. I learned a lot and hope you do more vids like this. (It was also great "meeting" you last night. ❤ )

  • @wagnertonidandel9242
    @wagnertonidandel9242 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I’ve never seen a toy review like this. You are the best! Congrats!

  • @bikerscout7467
    @bikerscout7467 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Fantastic review with lots of real world combat situation insight and experience!!! Loved the video footage of the SAS in training! Never seen that before!

  • @Mvargo97
    @Mvargo97 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Fantastic video Tony. Insights only you could provide take this video to the next level. This video is one of the best look at any military action figures ever.

    • @AnalogToys
      @AnalogToys  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Thanks man!

  • @yojoejerk
    @yojoejerk 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    A great in depth & comprehensive look at Ben Big. Amazing as always. Thanks Tony.

  • @aworldmadeofcardboard3692
    @aworldmadeofcardboard3692 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Fantastic insight. This video puts on record a level of collecting that is based on personal experience. It reminded me of the times I would show my grandfather, who served in WW2, a GI Joe toy and he would explain the toy his experiences. (The Howitzer was his position.) He would be impressed with what they got right and describe what was wrong.
    Though we can pass off the Hasbro choices as "cost cutting ignorance," we cannot say that the level of care that was put into the 80's GI Joe Big Ben was carried on to today.
    Thank you, Tony, for a fantastic journey into the history of the SAS through your experience.

  • @Diesel0306
    @Diesel0306 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is quite possibly the most in-depth figure review I've ever seen. Excellent work Tony!

  • @MarkRudolph666
    @MarkRudolph666 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Another well researched, unique and informative video. Your real world experience and passion for the subject matter is a breath of fresh air in theTH-cam toy space. Who cares about a rundown of articulation and box art? You've continued to create some of the most compelling toy content and I really love your criticism of action figures coming from a love and respect of military history and serving yourself. Great job, Tony! I anxiously await your next video! Who dares wins!

  • @BaldyLockz
    @BaldyLockz 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This is a great review and breakdown. You say the Joe Team should pick a lane yet at the same time perfectly describe the loud minority of the Joe fandom. People want straight retro and then complain they want modern. I think they should revamp the retro line to be 100% retro down to the clothes and weapons and then the Classified series should be all modern takes. Not a mix & match like they currently do to appease the “get off my lawn” minority of the fandom.

  • @timothytangemann8870
    @timothytangemann8870 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This was both an entertaining and very informative review on this figure. It’s both an action figure review and a documentary on the SAS, brilliant!! This goes to show if you’re a company doing a military toy line it’s best to pay attention to detail.

  • @johnathankirkland4801
    @johnathankirkland4801 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Outstanding review Tony. The cross cuts to the doc were a first class idea.

  • @Sithfire30Creations
    @Sithfire30Creations 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Excellent work Tony! Probably the best review of a figure I've seen. I loved how you started off the video with the "clone reviews". Very unique, very educational and well spoken!

    • @AnalogToys
      @AnalogToys  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Ajztoyz
    @Ajztoyz 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This was outstanding! I can relate on how offensive the errors can be as I hear it in the disgust and disdain in your voice inflections as they are called out. I too am retired military and the shipwreck offering has always been a spit in the face. Again, this review was a work of art!

  • @billislois
    @billislois 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I agree that the first version is more accurate but the new is more badass,and hasbro wants to sell as many as possible,and this is the way .G.I.JOE of the 80s was the reason for me to become a special forces officer.

  • @Ksknight100
    @Ksknight100 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Absolutely LOVE this review. One of your very finest videos, Tony. Loved the use of the documentaries, training films and personal photos. You explained every last detail to perfection as only a former Trooper could. Outstanding mate, thank you.

  • @MIGZ-vb9oh
    @MIGZ-vb9oh 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Finally hehe i waited for you to review it... as always awesome reviews/contents.. review with history lessons... Kudos to you Tony! Salute and Respect

  • @jeffmorris508
    @jeffmorris508 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome video. Excellent script and editing as always

  • @rlpittsjr
    @rlpittsjr 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    With more reviews like this, perhaps the industry will consider details as a good thing.

  • @Sudehuba
    @Sudehuba 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing video. Riveting! Well done!

  • @happiaxxident
    @happiaxxident 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is awesome. Been eagerly awaiting this one. Demolished expectations. Thanks, Tony!

  • @fightincodenames481
    @fightincodenames481 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Woah 🤯 insane deep dive review. Really great job Tony!

  • @marklaurenzi1609
    @marklaurenzi1609 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for the lesson on the SAS and for your service! To hear direct is something special!

  • @TimHayes
    @TimHayes 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent review video Tony! :)

  • @jays_toycollectionuk
    @jays_toycollectionuk 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great Video Tony , such a unique way of presenting , its like movie quality content and i was very excited to see a little clip from my review at the start. Keep up the great work 👍

    • @AnalogToys
      @AnalogToys  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @thaslitherus2745
    @thaslitherus2745 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing work!

  • @BrappyHour
    @BrappyHour 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fantastic work.

  • @shawnpowell2155
    @shawnpowell2155 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That is one of the best reviews I have seen. You knocked it out of the park. Good show!

  • @Shellbackrc
    @Shellbackrc 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Outstanding review and history lesson thank you for taking the time to make this the most educational review of any toy figure video.

  • @callmedoc2147
    @callmedoc2147 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The pouch on the back is the approximate dimensions of the ALICE improved first aid kit. Which is the only ''real'' first aid kit beyond a medic's kit i can think of in the cold war

  • @bear11charlie41
    @bear11charlie41 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    A figure review and a history lesson what a great video! Way more interesting than most review videos.

  • @VConley
    @VConley 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was an exquisite review, Tony!

  • @kirbstomp_filmz9679
    @kirbstomp_filmz9679 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dude this is an amazing video, very well crafted and totally hilarious while also giving insight

  • @bryant3b29
    @bryant3b29 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was an exceptional review. Great work!

  • @SSGTStryker
    @SSGTStryker 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey Tony, the fact that you opened the video with the theme music from “Who Dares Wins/The Final Option” (1982), is pretty Out-Frik’n-Standing! 🫡🇬🇧🇺🇸

  • @irishvader2193
    @irishvader2193 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I feel like gi joe can never “update” itself as long as it’s tied to the past

  • @troubledturtle2332
    @troubledturtle2332 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bravo ! excellent vid Tony ,enjoyed every minute of it.

  • @magnuslauglo5356
    @magnuslauglo5356 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent attention to detail and wonderful to get an honest take on thisparticular Joe from someone who knows the source material so well. I don't expect G.I.Joe characters to dress or equip themselves entirely by the book and I imagine that once they join the Joe team, they pick up gear and weapons based on what is available to them as well as taking influences from their teammates. I do agree that Big Ben should have either been based on his original look or have been modernized rather than somewhere in between.
    Big Ben is one of my favorite Joes for so many reasons - I'm part British myself and grew up in Europe, and I spent a little time in the Norwegian army - so cold weather representation always warms my heart! I wish the Joe team had included more international members - we should have really had one from every NATO country eventually.
    I also miss his big backpack. A yomp/tab isn't really complete withoutheavy things to carry, right? ;)

  • @christhornton8219
    @christhornton8219 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hell of a review, man! Strong work!

  • @ForgeMaciejewski
    @ForgeMaciejewski 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hell yeah! This is how you do a review based on a military toy line! Well done!

  • @AllBreaksLoose
    @AllBreaksLoose 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Now this was a unique review! Brilliantly done! Also liked how you pointed out how to mod the figure to get it as accurate as possible considering ive only bought gijoe classifieds for customs.

  • @dantooine4279
    @dantooine4279 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great review with a fresh angle.

  • @jonathantomala8465
    @jonathantomala8465 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great review, enjoyed the SAS info!

  • @brhodges77
    @brhodges77 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing review. I hope you do more like this. I'm sure it takes a while but I thought it was incredible.

  • @rich_oreilly
    @rich_oreilly 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great insight Tony. Very informative and well explained!

  • @peteyjunt3746
    @peteyjunt3746 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was the best GI Joe review I have ever seen.

  • @dogwheeze
    @dogwheeze 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    As a son of an 84 year old Royal Navy sailor, I appreciate the slang and swearing. 🤷‍♂️👍

  • @whiskeytangofoxtrot2
    @whiskeytangofoxtrot2 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Tony, you might have struck gold with this video and although Larry Hama didn’t mention certain division/units for Gung-Ho, Stalker or Torpedo you could probably make future videos going into detail on how Hasbro could have really created some of the characters from the G.I. Joe line, I for one would love to see more videos like this for some of the other characters…..Cheers Brother!!

  • @Chaos-arts
    @Chaos-arts 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing review!

  • @campbellrule5728
    @campbellrule5728 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent review mate first class

  • @caseyjonessnr1200
    @caseyjonessnr1200 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video and review Tony. I am most impressed with your military knowledge . 27:46

  • @kevmitchell9408
    @kevmitchell9408 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Superb review. Thx Tony

  • @Its.Chad.
    @Its.Chad. 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is what happens when Hasbro tried to run both lanes of ‘nostalgia’ and ‘updated’. And it’s an example of “it’s ok, but” as a result.
    Awesome review, my friend!!

  • @Getterprime
    @Getterprime 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent and informative review top to bottom.

  • @BUDBLOOOD
    @BUDBLOOOD 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your best video yet. Well for the ones I've actually watched 👊🙂👍

  • @MetalMetrosexual
    @MetalMetrosexual 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video, Tony, learned a lot!

  • @wocitna
    @wocitna 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the shout out!

  • @CoffeePhilosophy
    @CoffeePhilosophy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im so excited to watch this review. Saturday morning, long week of teaching, in going to enjoy this.
    Thank you, Thank you!!

  • @thefatman69dude
    @thefatman69dude 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is legit the best action figure review ive ever seen. I legit actually learned alot from this video. Not only did i get a review, but i actually learned about real life shit.

  • @jordel2010
    @jordel2010 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As usual, very informative video and very well researched since you're the real deal 👏👌

  • @grizzlehorn7387
    @grizzlehorn7387 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Badass and unique review. Thanks! This rocks.

  • @nategreen8093
    @nategreen8093 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Perfect!!!! Great video! Very independent, worth every minute!

  • @dolphins13a
    @dolphins13a 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Outstanding sir , can we get more videos like this ,regards from rainy Costa Rica .

  • @KernowFishy
    @KernowFishy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a brilliant review. I'll admit at first I wasn't sure it mattered so much about accuracy but you won me over when pointing out it references a specific unit, and previously honoured that unit properly. Good points well made.

  • @211inprogress
    @211inprogress 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    He looks a lot like Arnold Schwarzenegger. Lots of Respect to S.A.S. and S.B.S. and of course the Resert Rats. 🐀 👍

  • @gijoburg
    @gijoburg 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    👏 👏 👏 Tony you bloody legend. You just moved the needle for Classified reviews. How can anybody top this?!

    • @AnalogToys
      @AnalogToys  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Let them try LOL

  • @guitarfan84
    @guitarfan84 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is not a toy review, its a damn documentary!

  • @darthcleveland1631
    @darthcleveland1631 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    With all due respect to many others this is now my favorite action figure review ever. Surprisingly even handed when it could have been extremely biased. Very Entertaining and educational. Can’t ask for more than that.

  • @valley559
    @valley559 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice work

  • @patrickbirt9034
    @patrickbirt9034 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such a great video! I don’t know if I should buy the toy or enlist! That training looks intense!

  • @jamessmith563
    @jamessmith563 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video

  • @iggymoondust289
    @iggymoondust289 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You've gotta love the way Tony turns a phrase 😂 epic mate keep it up ... gash .

  • @mdw12577
    @mdw12577 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Class Tony thankyou you one more great video.

  • @jedipoodoo
    @jedipoodoo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you Tony for not being cookie-cutter like some other channels. This was entertaining and educational.

  • @JoseSantos-xz4db
    @JoseSantos-xz4db 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great review video 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

  • @WW1Russ8335
    @WW1Russ8335 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video Tony, and thanks for mentioning the bell is Big Ben and saying "Union Flag"

  • @darthlazy07
    @darthlazy07 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So good I watched it twice in a row! Still waiting for my order but when I get mine your Kitbash recipes will be on the menu; thanks.

  • @randomrickreviewsrrr4662
    @randomrickreviewsrrr4662 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome review.

  • @TeamTango
    @TeamTango 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this was a amazing action figure review!

  • @starlord157
    @starlord157 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video! Isn’t there a new single sided respirator being used now?

  • @deadshadow04
    @deadshadow04 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great review!!! I loved every bit of it that I watched it twice. Thanks for a very very informative review.

  • @joegoodman4312
    @joegoodman4312 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have aired all of my issues with an attempt (yes that’s all it was) to portray an elite soldier of my country. Thank you for putting it so perfectly for the rest of the world to see. I only hope Hasbro watched this vid. My biggest bugbears are no Bergan backpack, no camo, belted ammo links carried stupidly and yes, such a disappointment to see a double barreled assault rifle. Mega face palm.

  • @davidpyott3710
    @davidpyott3710 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mate this was fabulous Fascinating stuff Thanks mate

  • @donaldwiller9238
    @donaldwiller9238 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great job man

  • @TrentVandal
    @TrentVandal 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video review! I now feel like reading some Garth Ennis war stories!

  • @forrestdevine2336
    @forrestdevine2336 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congrats, Tony. You've perfectly summed up most of my issues with Classified in one figure. I wish the designers would use the original figure as an inspiration to interate on the design. What makes sense to add, what makes sense to scrap, etc.
    Instead of using the original designs for a slavish recreation, practcality be damned.

  • @Halbared
    @Halbared 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant vid.

  • @lunacy05
    @lunacy05 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really enjoy your vid about the SAS and the review of the figure, quite refreshing compare to the many other reviews out there

  • @dantealighieri7234
    @dantealighieri7234 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "gash fucking Han Solo buckle" made me laugh unnecessarily hard lol

  • @A.Hanson
    @A.Hanson 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! Love the real world perspective you bring to reviewing this figure.

  • @kingerikthegreatest.ofall.7860
    @kingerikthegreatest.ofall.7860 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video tony.