Take Your Collection To The Next Level With Gridiron Studios Snake Armor!

[@doro626]

This is what 3d printing is all bout.

[@alanthecollector]

The engineering really is insane on these upgrade kits. Their newer offerings look just as impressive and they keep pumping out new stuff on a weekly basis! There so much new stuff I want to check out from them! What are your favorites from them?

[@tonys_figs]

Great job man, keep em coming!

[@alanthecollector]

I've got a lot more coming here soon! My Roboskull review should be up this weekend and Gridiron has so many new drones and mechs the've been pumping out that I've got to get to those as well! I'm also going be reviewing the Tory 1:10 Back to the Future Delores soon as well so keep your eyes peeled for those videos and much, much more!

[@UncleSoundWave]

This is so cool! Great video, love your content, I happily subscribed!!!

[@alanthecollector]

Thanks for watching and for your support! I’m happy you were able to get something out of my review! I hope you stick around for more!

[@UncleSoundWave]

@ I definitely will!

[@William-v8f]

It's basically a Warhammer 40K Dreadnought lol

[@alanthecollector]

I suppose it could be if you wanted it to be! You could probably mix it in with either the Mcfarlane or JotToy offerings too!

[@vashani]

It just needs some external speakers and for the pilot to nearly mortally wounded.

[@kelvinmartinez4770]

Hopefully they bring it to the 1:18 scale

[@alanthecollector]

That would be recoil for 1:18th collectors! Honestly with the level 3 kit full enclosed you could probably just use it as a giant robot for your enemy factions!

[@markcheck9373]

From the the 1983-1985 GI-Joe: "COBRA S.N.A.K.E. Armor". I should have held onto mine.

[@alanthecollector]

I never had the opportunity to own the original, but I'm glad I have a couple of these beasts in my collection.They were pricey, but I think they are worth it and I hope my video has given you a better idea of what to expect if you're still considering!

[@TheMicahsalinas]

Great review. I needed the review to assemble my mech. Thank you!!

[@alanthecollector]

I’m really happy you were able to use my review as a reference! I hope you were plenty entertained while putting it together.

[@kregen2275]

That's pretty rad.

[@alanthecollector]

It really is something else! It's one my favorite recent additions and a highlight of 2024 for sure!

[@TadashiYee]

$200.00 is a lot for each complete set.

[@alanthecollector]

There is no two ways about it, the price is going to be the deciding factor for a lot of collectors. If you aren’t sold on the concept it’s going to be a tougher sell, but hopefully my review gave you a better idea of what you’re paying for to help you make a more informed decision. Thanks for watching!

[@Andrew.Corte1]

Thank you for the review. I had zero idea how to assemble this monstrosity!

[@alanthecollector]

Thanks for letting me know! I’m happy my review was able to help you! I hope it made the assembly process that much more enjoyable for you as well!

[@Andrew.Corte1]

@ so much better! I was a bit overwhelmed unraveling all of those packages without any directions.

[@alanthecollector]

I'm definitely going to be reviewing a lot more of their weapons and upgrades so if you have any in mind you would like me to take a look at just let me know! They've really impressed me with their newer offerings!

[@AlphaProto]

Those are excellent addons. Turns it into a completely new figure. Cool knowing it's made in the US of A.

[@alanthecollector]

No arguments there! The new stuff they’ve been pumping out looks just as legit! I understand why so many people are supporting them! Thanks for leaving your thoughts!

[@budgetbenner]

legit unit!

[@alanthecollector]

Very much so! I’m fortunate to have two in my collection and they are blast to have facing off against the Joes!

[@Vincent-396]

It’s cool, but it reminds me of the robot from the cartoon show “Superjail”. 👍🏻

[@alanthecollector]

I just looked it up! that show looks wild! I can kind of see what you mean. The S.N.A.K.E. armor kind reminds me a little of the kamikaze robots from the film The Creator.

[@doro626]

I may have said this in the last video, but ideally Gridiron needs to make it so the pieces work without the flight pod too. Side steps any pesky lawsuits.

[@alanthecollector]

At this point they practically are! The ridable mechs they put out have legs that are based on these upgrades. All they really need are newer compatible arms and you have a truly original Gridiron Mech with no G.I. Joe Classified parts needed!

[@collectorsalmanac]

I wish Gridiron Studios move over to injection moulding and branch out. There stuff is so damn good but being 3D printed i just feel like eventually its gonna snap and break sooner than a plastic moulder one would.

[@alanthecollector]

The upfront cost associated with injection molding would be incredibly expensive for a company of Gridiron’s size. It’s already one of if not the most expensive part of manufacturing for mist action figure companies. It’s easy to eat the cost for big players like Hasbro, Mattel and Bandai because they can more readily eat the costs associated with the process and they manufacture overseas which significantly reduces the cost of manufacturing. Gridirion on the other hand produces and assembles all of its products in the U.S.

[@collectorsalmanac]

@@alanthecollector See i would agree but you have Third Party companies doing figures that are far better than the main line stuff for not much more. I collect Transformers mainly and do the MP Line, and ive paid £120 recently for figure that i would never have got from mainline hasbro. Its entirely possible for them to do it.

[@alanthecollector]

I see your point, but I would imagine those third party companies are still manufacturing overseas which significantly reduces the price of the final product. Please correct me if I'm wrong though. I think in the case of Gridiron, overseas production is just not something they want to get into at this time. Maybe in time as they continue to grow, but for now, I think the in house 3D-Print business model they've pioneered is what they'll continue with. I will say I've put these sets through the wringer, both on and off camera and they feel about as durable as the flight pod itself if not more so. I don't think you'll have to worry about them breaking. Do you have any larger pieces from Gridiron? I really appreciate you for sharing your thoughts!

[@grayj7441]

Need a Quinn and SnakeEyes to go with it.

[@alanthecollector]

I’ve got plenty of snakes to pair with this. Perhaps in a future review I will show the mech off with some of the named Joe characters! Thanks for watching!

[@knightwolfpro4494]

Now now, Torch from the Deadnoks all aught us you want to aim for the base not in the air. lmao 11:40 antone else getting Darling in the Franzz vibes from this? Up next from Grid Iron Studio, the Mech Core, for people who didn't get the Flight Pod. :D

[@alanthecollector]

Your comment made me laugh! Thanks for that!

[@aliteralchad7128]

No matter how cool it looks your spending hundreds of dollars on 65 percent of a 3d printed item that would cost 80 from Hasbro and would be more articulated detailed and painted

[@footmerc]

Hasbro wouldn't make this so it really doesn't matter. I just got phase 1 and 2 completed and it's by far the the most insane piece in my classified collection.

[@aliteralchad7128]

@ could of bought a roboskull MK2 with that price and the thing isn’t 3d printed

[@alanthecollector]

I respect your assessment. This isn’t going to be for everybody for a number of reasons, but if it clicks with you then it clicks. and you have to admit the engineering is pretty amazing. As one of the largest toy companies, Hasbro should always be able to deliver a great product at an affordable price, but if the VAMP and Cobra Stinger were $100, I don’t see a S.N.A.K.E. Armor from Hasbro being any cheaper, but I could be wrong. With that said, is there anything about my review that you enjoyed? Thanks for leaving your thoughts!

[@alanthecollector]

you don’t want to know how many Roboskulls I backed! I was Day one from the start of the Kickstarter working on my review now and I must say it’s a sight to behold! the Gridiron Mech looks great standing next to it too!

[@alanthecollector]

I wouldn’t say never. It looks like Hasbro maybe slowing down on the number of Haslabs in favor of large scale exclusive items with an open preorder window. A S.N.A.K.E. Armor would likely be released that way since it’s probably too small for a Haslab, but too large for general retail for Hasbro to want to risk clearance.

[@therealrobotapocalypse]

ammo belt is fed into the wrong side, rounds should eject away from center

[@alanthecollector]

Oh! Thanks! I had no idea! When I initially got the upgrades in hand I put it together based on the photos I was looking at on the Gridiron website. When I do another review on a Gridiron mech I’ll be sure to point that detail out!

[@therealrobotapocalypse]

@@alanthecollector​​⁠yeah i dont know if anyone at gridiron ever operated a beltfed weapon but you dont want shells ejecting into your face/center.

[@alanthecollector]

If they're anything like me they were just having too much fun.😅 I'm glad it was designed correctly, but sometimes it can be more fun being a bit impractical when toys are involved! Thanks for the correction!

[@rickdavis32]

It looks like it should be riding a speeder bike!

[@alanthecollector]

Wow… I can’t unsee it now! 😂

[@rickdavis32]

@alanthecollector kinda like how the bulls symbol upside down looks like a robot violating a crab.. he he he

[@Bxmedic33]

Awesome job, brother. i can't wait to get mine and set them up too keep up the great work!!!!

[@alanthecollector]

It’s very well constructed. Articulation at the elbows and knees would have pushed it over the edge, but it’s an impressive sight nonetheless.

[@the_flyattractor8656]

Always loved the Old S.N.A.K.E Armor! Wished it could've shown up more often.

[@alanthecollector]

I always liked the concept, but was never a fan of the look. It was always just a bit too clunky for me, but this updated version hits all the right buttons for me! Is this something you think you might try to add to your collection? Thanks for watching!

[@joeszymanski3540]

Rivets make a HUGE difference on anything that supposed to look mechanical.

[@alanthecollector]

It absolutely does! It also gives it a decidedly retro inspired feel as opposed to the more seamless, and sleek machine designs we typically see in the modern era.

[@90lancaster]

I think some KZbinrs would collapse on their Victorian feinting couch if they ever contemplated that many video edits in one video as Alan does so casually.

[@alanthecollector]

😁😁😁 I only do it because it winds up being more fun for me! I’m glad that you guys are getting some joy out of it too! Much more to come!

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

Cobra troops have to go through a lot of rigamarole to get into the cockpit 😂❤

[@alanthecollector]

I’m pretty sure there must be a lot of OSHA violations within the Cobra organization. It doesn’t seem like a very safe place to work! 😅. Hopefully review can used as a training video to prevent future workplace incidents! Thanks for leaving your thoughts.

[@MAGEtvPTB]

...I ordered the legs. But you're selling me on the rest. The nostalgia got me groove-bit so I'll end up getting ALL the parts.

[@alanthecollector]

I’m happy I was able to help you in your decision. I think you’ll enjoy the new upgrades! Please let me know your thoughts once you have them on in hand! Thanks for watching!

[@KaijuBiologist]

Very nice. You can tell someone actually put some thought into it. I want a real-life one.😊

[@alanthecollector]

The engineering at Gridiron Studios is always on point, but these mech upgrades are on a different level! It gives you something unique that may not exist your collection currently! I definitely recommend!

[@onikuy]

This reminds me of GDI wolverine

[@alanthecollector]

Nice Command and Conquer reference. I can totally see the similarities! A lot of Gridiron’s latest offerings look like they would fit right at home in that world! Thanks for watching!

[@barbarianlostatsea]

no thanks..too expensive and the print quality looks like crap. Plus...the slobbering over GS is kinda unsettling.

[@alanthecollector]

I don’t agree with you regarding the print quality, but to each their own. No shame if this isn’t for you. And there is no overhyping on this channel, I just share I truly feel about each figure I review. With that said I appreciate that you made the effort to watch my video. Is there anything that you enjoyed about it or do you have suggestions of what you would like to see me do better?

[@barbarianlostatsea]

@@alanthecollector Firstly, thank you for the coherent and professional response, that's not received very often when one provides critical impressions on a video. What I did find pleasant is that the composition of the video remained consistent. You kept on target and didn't stray. Your lighting was well placed, and the background was clear of distractions. I could tell the excitement through the tone of your voice, which is authentic...I would recommend in your replay, watch when you start talking fast..it gets more difficult for the viewer to understand some tenses of your words. Now my critical view of this, and most Gridiron products, is that I feel that this set was pushed out as fast as possible and their normal print quality wasn't in this build..the build lines and poor cleanup of some pieces, especially in the front cover of the snake armor, is just the company's inability to keep up with the orders they've received...I say that as someone who bought the bottom legs parts and was not impressed. As a 3D printer myself, I'm especially vigilant on products not injected molded...Just as I am for products, I buy from Etsy creators like PixisDesign. Hope this clarifies my original quick response. I hope you have a pleasant holiday time and much success to your channel.

[@alanthecollector]

@@barbarianlostatsea The clarification is received and in terms of responses, the feeling is mutual. I'm always looking to improve and any insight one can give me as far as things I might be overlooking or on ways that I can improve my videos is key to my continued development! Thank you. Sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy the legs. Though I personally really enjoyed, I realize that's not the reality for everyone. I hope they improve in ways enough for you to come back around to their larger pieces, but in the meantime, as I collect more from them in the future, I hope you can use me as a resource on what to expect from their products before you buy! I really appreciate your constructive feedback and I hope to see you back around!

[@joelflinchum7053]

Why buy the toy in the first place if you're just making something completely different

[@alanthecollector]

For myself personally there are two reasons: 1) I’m an army builder and I have eight regular flight pods in my collection so it was easy to spare a couple to upgrade. 2) When the thing that you can make looks really cool, its easy to make the necessary purchase to make the original figure different and more fun.

[@turdfergusonn4590]

Lame. “Hey let’s take an agile flying pod and make it slow and cumbersome, and then let’s mash in another Cobra thing because we need to sell more overpriced crap.”

[@alanthecollector]

You forgot the “let’s make it cool,” part! 😅 It’s not going to be for everyone, but I hope you still found my review enjoyable!