So, regarding the back of the box, I've been thinking... I have a book in my Small Soldiers collection where the characters are described and where some stuff regarding the merchandise is explained (it's a kids book called "Dossier from the files of Irwin Wayfair". What I write hereafter are quotes from the book, slightly adapted...
Now, considering that on the back of Archer's box in the brown box it says:
""The Gorgonite menace prows the world, searching for the lost island of Gorgon"...
"The Gorgonites are the scum of the universe, and the Commando Elite are taking out the trash!"
Gorgonite Credo: DESTROY ORDER
PROMOTE CHAOS"
one would say that on the brown box on the back of the Commandos boxes it should say something similar like: "A new age has dawned... never before have you seen soldiers like Major Chip Hazard and his Commando Elite. They await your call to ACTION! They're the roughest, toughest, coolest action figures around. They are the best of the best of the few and the proud. Together with them, you will destroy the Gorgonite enemy! The Gorgonites are the scum of the universe, but YOU and the Commando Elite are gonna be takin' out the trash!" And of course the "Built in 2-ways radio - Buy a second Commando and communicate with a friend" since that's what the guy reads on the back of Chips box. Oh, yes, and given that part of the respective writing is also in bold letters, the Commando Elite needs its own Credo... "DESTROY CHAOS PROMOTE ORDER" would be pretty lame, though ;-)
I just noticed that under each of the small Commando pics there is a description of the respective character. In my book I found the following (I know its not exactly matching the content of the yellow writing under the small pics in the movie, but whatever, its something
Name: Link Static
Rank: Private
Function: Communications
Favorite Weapon: Information
Capabilities: Wiring electric devices, satelite communications and tracking systems
Personality: Loves gizmos. Joined military to get access to the technology
Spoken lines: "Awaiting dispatch of orders, Sir!"
Name: Kip Killigan
Rank: Private
Function: Assassin
Favorite Weapon: Ninja stars
Capabilities: Hand-to-hand combat specialist
Personality: Completely wired and more than a little twisted. Gleefully gets into his work
Spoken lines: "Sharp as a razor, sir!"
Name: Butch Meathook
Rank: Private
Function: Tracker, pilot, and point man
Favorite Weapon: Super octane flamethrower
Capabilities: Acts as scout and reconnaissance man. Expert sniper
Personality: Quiet brooding type. Enjoys being alone, especially when stalking his prey
Spoken lines: "Lethal at any distance, Sir!"
Name: Nick Nitro
Rank: Private
Function: Demolitions
Favorite Weapon: Multi-munitions pack
Capabilities: Sets mines and other explosives
Personality: Steady as a rock. Feels he's just doing his job. Completely dependable
Spoken lines: "Demolition is my mission!"
Name: Brick Bazooka
Rank: Sergeant
Function: Artillery
Favorite Weapon: High-pulse laser rifle
Capabilities: Ammunition expert
Personality: Gung-ho soldier. The military is his life.
Spoken lines: "Ready to go full-bore, Sir!"
The titles would have to be the same as on Chip's box, and there it says:
Name: Chip Hazard
Function: Team Leader
Capabilities: Military tactics
Strategy
Covert operations
So there is some stuff that is comparable between book and box writing in the movie... at least the yellow lines under the small pics are three as well, i.e. name, function and capabilities... what do you guys think?
Also, I just found out that in front of the boxes where there is the name of the figure it also says their domain... Troglokhan is the "Gorgonite Barbarian", Slamfist is the "Gorgonite Enforcer", Chip Hazard is the "Platoon Leader"... Under this in the second black box it says right next to the green dart/triangly what special equipment/weapon etc. is included with the respective figure: Slamfist comes "With Super Granite Mallet" and Chip Hazard comes "With Super Action Machine Gun". Next to the right dot under the green dart/triangle it says: "Lifelong Lithium Procad Battery", same as on the back of the box.
Now, considering that on the back of Archer's box in the brown box it says:
""The Gorgonite menace prows the world, searching for the lost island of Gorgon"...
"The Gorgonites are the scum of the universe, and the Commando Elite are taking out the trash!"
Gorgonite Credo: DESTROY ORDER
PROMOTE CHAOS"
one would say that on the brown box on the back of the Commandos boxes it should say something similar like: "A new age has dawned... never before have you seen soldiers like Major Chip Hazard and his Commando Elite. They await your call to ACTION! They're the roughest, toughest, coolest action figures around. They are the best of the best of the few and the proud. Together with them, you will destroy the Gorgonite enemy! The Gorgonites are the scum of the universe, but YOU and the Commando Elite are gonna be takin' out the trash!" And of course the "Built in 2-ways radio - Buy a second Commando and communicate with a friend" since that's what the guy reads on the back of Chips box. Oh, yes, and given that part of the respective writing is also in bold letters, the Commando Elite needs its own Credo... "DESTROY CHAOS PROMOTE ORDER" would be pretty lame, though ;-)
I just noticed that under each of the small Commando pics there is a description of the respective character. In my book I found the following (I know its not exactly matching the content of the yellow writing under the small pics in the movie, but whatever, its something
Name: Link Static
Rank: Private
Function: Communications
Favorite Weapon: Information
Capabilities: Wiring electric devices, satelite communications and tracking systems
Personality: Loves gizmos. Joined military to get access to the technology
Spoken lines: "Awaiting dispatch of orders, Sir!"
Name: Kip Killigan
Rank: Private
Function: Assassin
Favorite Weapon: Ninja stars
Capabilities: Hand-to-hand combat specialist
Personality: Completely wired and more than a little twisted. Gleefully gets into his work
Spoken lines: "Sharp as a razor, sir!"
Name: Butch Meathook
Rank: Private
Function: Tracker, pilot, and point man
Favorite Weapon: Super octane flamethrower
Capabilities: Acts as scout and reconnaissance man. Expert sniper
Personality: Quiet brooding type. Enjoys being alone, especially when stalking his prey
Spoken lines: "Lethal at any distance, Sir!"
Name: Nick Nitro
Rank: Private
Function: Demolitions
Favorite Weapon: Multi-munitions pack
Capabilities: Sets mines and other explosives
Personality: Steady as a rock. Feels he's just doing his job. Completely dependable
Spoken lines: "Demolition is my mission!"
Name: Brick Bazooka
Rank: Sergeant
Function: Artillery
Favorite Weapon: High-pulse laser rifle
Capabilities: Ammunition expert
Personality: Gung-ho soldier. The military is his life.
Spoken lines: "Ready to go full-bore, Sir!"
The titles would have to be the same as on Chip's box, and there it says:
Name: Chip Hazard
Function: Team Leader
Capabilities: Military tactics
Strategy
Covert operations
So there is some stuff that is comparable between book and box writing in the movie... at least the yellow lines under the small pics are three as well, i.e. name, function and capabilities... what do you guys think?
Also, I just found out that in front of the boxes where there is the name of the figure it also says their domain... Troglokhan is the "Gorgonite Barbarian", Slamfist is the "Gorgonite Enforcer", Chip Hazard is the "Platoon Leader"... Under this in the second black box it says right next to the green dart/triangly what special equipment/weapon etc. is included with the respective figure: Slamfist comes "With Super Granite Mallet" and Chip Hazard comes "With Super Action Machine Gun". Next to the right dot under the green dart/triangle it says: "Lifelong Lithium Procad Battery", same as on the back of the box.
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