[TopHat]

Originally Posted by Shawn 507

I like it but will wait and hope they do the Duke as LTC. Benjamin Vandervort 2/505 PIR Cmdr from the Longest Day. Then I'm in with both feet.

Dragon did this in 1/6 already as a CyberHobby exclusive, and it will set you back about 300 bucks if you can find one for sale.


I have one and will post pics maybe this weekend. I had heard that there was litigation with the Duke's family over his likeness being used on the figure.

[flyXwire]

Originally Posted by TopHat

Dragon did this in 1/6 already as a CyberHobby exclusive, and it will set you back about 300 bucks if you can find one for sale.


I have one and will post pics maybe this weekend. I had heard that there was litigation with the Duke's family over his likeness being used on the figure.

Isn't Dragon's headsculpt likeness to J.W's. image not quite there, IIRC?

[TopHat]

Originally Posted by flyXwire

Isn't Dragon's headsculpt likeness to J.W's. image not quite there, IIRC?

Boy, going from memory, I'd say it is pretty close. I'll post pics whis weekend and you can judge for yourself....

[Elmer]

Originally Posted by SKUNKY

I immediately thought of you when I saw it, Elmer....it's on its way along with the George Dubya Bush "mission accomplished (sorta)" dolly

Merry Christmas to ya.

Aaaaaaaalright! I knew I could count on ya!

[flyXwire]

I would love to see the Duke as he was in the "Flying Leathernecks".

TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES

[jim]

Originally Posted by Hornchurch

Fly; I don't agree with Jim; AT ALL (on this one)!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm sure I'm not the only kid that watched that Film on T.V. when 'Peyton-Place' & suchlike were being screened in the 1960's.

One of his most 'Iconic' portrayals - I think it's a GREAT figure.... (though I'm NOT into figureines)

Those 'Flying-Tiger' (like) 'Jackets' were "all the rage" in London, around 15 - 20 years ago........

Gotta attribute THEIR popularity, to John Wayne.

Only thing about the film that's "naff" for me, is the 'Bomber' & 'T.N.T.' part

Thanks Jim; next time I go on an 'F.M' 'blitz', I'll buy a Chenualt-P.40, & think of you & 'the' Film !!!!!!!!!!

GREATEST BUNCH O GUYS EVER TO CLIMB INTO FIGHTER PLANES.

Dont get me wrong Horny I liked the film.

We have been here before in another thread, John Wayne played John Wayne in every film he made, but I think he was great so that was OK with me!

Example of the Duke playing the Duke, how about his portrayal as a Roman Centurian in the Life of Jesus.

Director, John er that was oK but could you put some awe into it.

John, oK , awwwwwwwwww surely he was the son of God.

[smartd]

[Epapazian]

Whether or not John Wayne was a great actor is debatable, although I don't think he was as bad as his detractors suggest. Who cares, anyway? Whenever I watched Wayne in any of his movies---even the horrible "Green Berets"----he came off as just the kind of guy I would like to have around in case of trouble, especially when injustice or enemy aggression was involved. As an all-American hero figure, he was superb. As for his acting, did anyone see "The Searchers" or "In Harm's Way" or "They were Expendable"or "She Wore A Yellow Ribbon" or "True Grit"-----to name some standouts. There's got to be a reason why John Wayne remains a Hollywood icon thirty years after his death. One may not agree with his politics or decry some of his poorer movies---and there were some. But let's not forget all of those Wayne classics. I still watch them every time they pop up on my TV screen.

[Cavtanker]

Originally Posted by Shawn 507

Well you like Spitfires too, so your thought on this matter are of no concern to me!

John Wayne makes a beret look good. Now, myself, I make a beret look...not as good.

[Tundra04]

A 1/4 figure...well, that's still bigger than Mickey Rooney