I do like the way the Vamp looks except a couple things. I probably would have gotten one if they didn’t keep selling out in minutes. Why don’t they have faith in their products? It should have been a regular release, at least enough for like bbts. Vamp was my fav in 82 through the line, and Clutch was my absolute favorite because he had a beard like most of the 70s Joes. I already printed a couple good Vamps and they’re fairly outfitted. Maybe not as clean as Hasbro or the grid stuff. But lots cheaper 😂 works for me though. I do want to get a Vanguard in the future. Just an economic dip at the moment. Sigh. Food costs too much 😢
@citadelli2 ай бұрын
I’m sure can get find stuff to customize some light up for cheap. Betting others will do it shortly with tutorials. Nothing wrong with a dab of glue for those bullet belts lol. Cheers bro.
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
Man, food is way too high
@tonys_figs2 ай бұрын
Gotta cop that roll cage brother! U did some different things with the lights, but I haven't scrolled into the other comments yet. 👊🏼😉
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
Man, when you were on that livestream. You sold this to me, lol 😆. I'm satisfied, I have a few more pieces to get for this masterpiece. Your buddy's over at Gridiron out did themselves with these upgrades.
@tonys_figs2 ай бұрын
@thesavageland8815 Yeah Quaid is insane bro. He's Mark's eldest son and lead designer. I wasnt gonna get but maybe 2 upgrades for it at first, but after them damn wheels dropped...I had to go BEAST MODE 😆😆😆. The shit aint cheap, but it's so much fun, and u can level it up anyway u want. 👊🏼
@hyperdrivecollections64602 ай бұрын
I definitely agree, this vehicle falls a little short of the price point. I love the model and the style, but the features are lacking. Definitely should have a pop open hood, a detailed engine compartment and maybe a few more features on the inside. I still like it though and I kind of want one for a custom. Thanks for the good honest review, I appreciate it.
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
All of those components make up a special project. This truck had none, solid truck but lackluster
@SoldadoColeccionista89272 ай бұрын
You always kill with those dioramas. My problem with Gridiron is the same, their stuff looks amazing but I think is too expensive. Maybe one day I give it a try!! Great video!!
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
Appreciate it! I try to put some thought into how I position those dioramas. That's why I did the payment plan, I can't do it all at once.
@SoldadoColeccionista89272 ай бұрын
@@thesavageland8815 I didn’t knew about the payment plan until you mentioned it, so I might give a try on a few items. I was happy with my Vanguards and expressed it on my review until you started to point out those missing details!!!!!! 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔. 😂😂😂😂😂
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
@SoldadoColeccionista8927 it's a solid truck. But for a big ticket item, there is more to be desired, especially inside. Yeah, you can do a payment plan option through Klarna every two weeks
@MythonThePython2 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this video and hearing your thoughts. I’m not a fan of the Grid Iron upgrades, the Vamp as is looks great to me. As far as the Vanguard, I love it in desert tan. With the .50 cal turret on top, it looks like a future forward “Humvee-like” gun truck, which fits what I want it for in battling the Swarm. The stealth grey one definitely doesn’t fit with the turret, and your idea for its use as more of a CIA/covert ops truck makes total sense. Look forward to seeing some diorama setups using both trucks! Stay blessed, one ❤️.
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
Appreciate it, fam. I definitely will be putting both of them to work.
@MythonThePython2 ай бұрын
@@thesavageland8815 🙌❤️🔥
@Mfinitytoys2 ай бұрын
It looks like a nice truck But your Vamp look 100% more drop. Great review as always.
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
It's definitely enhanced
@AlphaProto2 ай бұрын
That VAMP looks like a problem solver. If there is a problem, it will be solved when that VAMP shows up.
@AyeAye-Ron2 ай бұрын
That dio looks dope… reminds me of Brooklyn
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
Well, that made me feel good
@billierenfro7052 ай бұрын
Good video as usual. I love Gridiron products, I’ve ordered from them quite a few times so far since I got into the Classified line. I got that rear gunner set and the roll cage and love it, I like how they make the platform and seat look weathered. I plan on getting a couple of sets of those tires you got…I want one set for one of my open Vamps and one set for one of my open Stingers. I like keeping at least one vehicle completely stock and then upgrade the other one.
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
Yeah, I'm going to grab a set of five wheels and just a front brush guard for my stinger. Should look sick
@billierenfro7052 ай бұрын
@@thesavageland8815 that will look great bro…..are you going to do any tires for the Ferret or no? I’m probably waiting to do those, like you talked about, their stuff is expensive so I’m choosing to do the tires on the Vamp or Stinger first.
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
@billierenfro705 I saw the tires on the ferret, and they look 🔥, I don't know. I'm thinking 🤔 about it
@dsngartist92432 ай бұрын
Thats a lot of Bad-ass vehicles! I liked that shot with Big Poppa!
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
That biggie figure is really cool and unique. I appreciate the compliment
@jack_the_beanstalk2 ай бұрын
hell yeah! i been getting into a 1:12 vehicle kick lately, glad to see others as happy as i am with the new stuff
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
We definitely have choices now
@stevenboyd37562 ай бұрын
Great video. Got one Vamp and my Stinger is coming tomorrow. That Gridiron stuff is awesome. You can really change the whole look of your vehicles. The Vanguard is a nice piece, but @ $200 it should have an opening hood and working headlights.
@AlphaProto2 ай бұрын
For sure. Those features would have added more play value. Could set up cool night shot displays, or some one working on the vehicle with those options.
@machineman64982 ай бұрын
Solid point on the Vanguard roof accessories. It’s a real world armored car. Loose the gun and trick it out! Might be partly the fans fault for calling it a tank and skewing expectations. Honestly if it was a little cheaper, it would make for a good DIY starting point.
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
Nuff Said
@RakerongАй бұрын
I think the turret looks more appropriate on the tan version. Still an armored car but more built for hostile warzones in the desert and fitted with military arms. But this is why I dig the Vanguard. The options are there in a basic set, with more on the way. That solves the issue of the winch, just replace it with any of the new front bumper parts coming out!
@victoryLeo12 ай бұрын
I want to use the grey Vanguard as a Shield vehicle.
@kngnyc2 ай бұрын
I have 2 Vamps. Kept one stock and the other one tricked out with the Gridiron accessories. Copped the tan and grey Vanguards. They're cool but I would've rather some lights and sounds for the price. Definitely running low on space for vehicles.
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
Same here on vehicles. moving forward, we will have to cherry-pick. I think the tan ended up being the better of the two colors.
@kngnyc2 ай бұрын
@@thesavageland8815 I did like you. My grey one is like civilian/Special Forces vehicle. The tan one is for my desert troops.
@SameTimeToys2 ай бұрын
First thing last. That Outback with the punisher shirt is dope!!! Thanks for showing how the vamp goes together lovin the accessories you picked that thing is 🔥🔥🔥🔥💯. As usual great video!!
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
Appreciate it!! I thought I would go through putting them on because I believe a lot of people are getting these tires
@billierenfro7052 ай бұрын
If I get the gray Vanguard, I will definitely have the Classified Night Force team in there, for sure!
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
Perfect truck for them
@Grievance752 ай бұрын
Solid review
@JacynGiest2 ай бұрын
🔥Wasn't expecting you to cover the Vanguard or any of the gridiron stuff! I passed on the Vanguard for the very reasons you called out. Looks good as a civilian or covert ops vehicle but personally not feeling it for straight up military purposes. At that price point, I would just rather get something else that stands out more and has better features. Or upgrade my Stinger lol. Really happy for everyone who is enjoying theirs though. Hopefully, his future vehicles will continue to build on what he has done here. Oh and be careful of the Gridiron rabbit hole lol. I got a few items a few years back just to see what the hype was about and now I stay buying stuff whenever they have one of their sales.
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
Appreciate your view and comments. I ordered from gridironstudios about two years ago for the alley viper load out. Great company, just really not my thing, but I'm glad I picked those vamp accessories. It definitely gives your vehicle a custom quality feel.
@hussles2 ай бұрын
Fam I’ve been on the fence with all the gridiron products too. Aesthetically the stuff looks beautiful too bad price point is just so ugly. But I get it supply and demand is a hell of a thing. I just might cave in soon…. Vamp upgrade on the way lol
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
Yeah, it's way expensive, but I decided to pull the trigger on this. It's probably once in a lifetime. Literally, I would do this 😆
@tfhustler2 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. That Vanguard Grey goes nice with the Stinger!
@Blitz00652 ай бұрын
Literally just got home from work, all my GridIron VAMP, Ferret and figure upgrades came in, booted up the laptop, your video was top suggested to watch (thank you algorithm) and going to watch your video while I mod my Classified team! It's a good day
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
NICE! Have fun my friend
@lenscrivanich18852 ай бұрын
You know your 100% right. This looks great as a urban assault vehicle for CIA, SWAT or Night Force because that's what it is. It didn't need machine gun or missiles on top. Trying to make it be something it's not. It actually looks better in gray. See you when all in with the Vamp upgrades. It looks dope! Your video was long but the content was great! Thanks!
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching, sir.
@liquididentity1012 ай бұрын
Gridiron kits are fancy luxuries. I almost pulled the trigger twice, especially after seeing the wheel replacements. Ultimately, it's either a whole new fig, or one nifty modification. Most kits I can't justify, the price but I can't deny they look cool as hell; even something as "simple" as the rollbar in back. Sad to see the wheel color doesnt match the Vamp, and the tires are harder plastic... seem a bit too wide.
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
I think a lot of people be on the fence because of price, and I don't blame them
@rokkieteller54212 ай бұрын
I did a bit of math on them where if you were to get every single upgrade for the Vamp from Gridiron. You’d be looking at spending over $350 on top of the vamp. And that’s not to say you get the turret variants which adds more money.
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
@@rokkieteller5421 pretty much, it can get expensive
@antbro89462 ай бұрын
I'll take vanguard over vamp/stinger if I had to get one. Got stinger 2 days after vanguard..100 percent underwhelmed until I realized they were 2 different vehicles. I got room for both. I won't be payment planning and vamp upgrades. But man grabbing them big wheels. Set-up is straight fire.
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
Appreciate the comment fam
@antbro89462 ай бұрын
@@thesavageland8815 always a good watch
@Figures_of_Action_Reviews2 ай бұрын
For Valaverse's first vehicle I think the Vanguard is cool. Are there features left to be desired on the Vanguard, of course, but I like what we got for the price. Your table setup is dope bruh. Bit by bit I am slowing building my own table for figures and vehicles. That upgrade to the VAMP is really nice too. Really wish that I had backed the HISS Tank but I got cold feet on it. I plan on getting the Stinger too. I just think its about time that toy companies started putting out 1/12 scale vehicles. Now we don't have to search high and low on the internet for vehicles. Japan has had many vehicles but usually they were either sold out or no longer in production.
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
I'm glad we have a huge range of vehicles to choose from
@ItsJGonzo2 ай бұрын
I can’t say it enough, that table is so dope!!! Do you wish we had stuff like this when we were kids? We were too broke to have it but man it would have been so awesome! I remember cutting up cardboard boxes and using any kind of tape I could find to make rooms and anything that worked as a playset. Your table is what my imagination was seeing but in reality it was a few old boxes and a couple empty gym shoe boxes stacked. Thank you again for sharing Sir. 💯🔥🫡🤙🏽👏🏽
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
Man, if I had this growing up, I don't know what I would do lol 😂 I appreciate you being able to enjoy yourself and tap in with me fam.
@douggoins29602 ай бұрын
Man, if there were figure options like today available back then, oh man, the amount of fun that would have been had. Would be awesome
@AlphaProto2 ай бұрын
For sure. When I was a kid watching the G I Joe commercials I always wished I had a play area like they had. The best I could do was the backyard.
@jukeboxhero_212 ай бұрын
Definitely will look into getting those tires for my Stinger. You put in that work for this video, Savage.
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
Those tires on stinger would be fire 🔥
@RakerongАй бұрын
I think that the hood should have been able to open as well, though it's not a deal breaker for me. It's just that seeing how the other parts that come off or move on the Vanguard can be swapped out with other stuff either that came with it or coming up in a future pack, this was a missed opportunity. But again, not a deal breaker for those who are using it as a shelf piece and more often than not, it's going to be in motion and driven with a group of Action Force troops following it.
@AlphaProto2 ай бұрын
I think the Vala car needs more paint. There was some chrome at least on the rims that would set it off. Some panel lining or a wash would really set it off.
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
Agreed
@RakerongАй бұрын
Same. But it's an easy enough fix especially if you're an action figure collector and have to do this for Marvel Legends, Transformers, etc. Companies need to realize that a great sculpt is pointless if it's not even painted to bring out all those details.
@scottyphillips77992 ай бұрын
I’m definitely digging this, I’m gonna just bite the bullet and pay out for the Vamp. I can’t wait to see everything they come out with for the Stinger. I know they have released some stuff but I wanna see more.
@MotuGuru75Ай бұрын
Cool reviews and good talk, man. I really dig your style and vibe. I'm on the fence with the Vanguard. I'm close to pulling the trigger on it, but space is a premium. Gotta be picky if you feel me. I think I'd rather trick out my Vamp and save the space for the Ramen Toys van, but we shall see. You got a new subscriber though! Keep em coming.
@thesavageland8815Ай бұрын
Appreciate the view and comments, fam. I'm getting to the point where space is going to be an issue. That van is 🔥, I don't blame you for holding out, it's definitely more bang for buck.
@crashspike222 ай бұрын
the gridiron stuff looks cool but the price point is a bit out of my range. Although, that gun almost changed my mind. The Vanguard is 200 dollars? I had no idea...
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
It likes $190, so basically 200 bucks
@ChapsUnlimited2 ай бұрын
The roof lights mount directly to the roof rack. They also are intended to hang down. Those two brackets you put the lights on are to mount Grid Irons backpacks to the rear roll bar.
@jaysfigz2 ай бұрын
I also do things the long headed way. 🤣🤣. I’ve been on the fence about those grid iron kits but I might pick some up. They look pretty dope.
@Stygian3602 ай бұрын
I've watched all of the major reviews and knew full well what I was getting into when I ordered mine, but I had to have one of the muddy versions of the Vanguard
@MrMADGUS2 ай бұрын
I wish that Billion Dollar Company would do a payment plan for their Haslabs. $50 Bucks a month would be Kool. You figure six months of payment then six months of interest earned. Also too they be leaving a lot of money on the table by wanting monies up front. I'm not for all the accessories but we felt the same about them tires. I have to look into them.
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
It's ten months' payment and two months interest .Vangaurd was $190, and by the end of the year, $230. Not bad over a years time. It would be good if haslab had that option.
@rbalines782 ай бұрын
i hope gridiron makes items for the vanguard, i have bought many things from gridiron studios and love it but gets pricey. I want to buy those tires best thing is whatever you bought for the Vamp will work for the Cobra Stinger which I just go in yesterday. Can't wait to open it.
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
Yeah, same way with gridironstudios for me. Once in a blue moon, I'll get something. I'm very satisfied with the result. On the stinger, I'm just going to do the five tires and front brush gaurd
@fightincodenames4812 ай бұрын
Savage Reviews awesome job !!
@cookingwitherik1012 ай бұрын
The Vanguard just needs to be stickerd up.
@armoriya2 ай бұрын
Yo Savage, how did I just find out about this vid? Amazing set-up, brother! A grand flex indeed! 🔥🔥🔥💪🏾👑🦍
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
Appreciate you fam
@david941342 ай бұрын
Talking about pimp my ride. Nice video.
@douggoins29602 ай бұрын
Those payment plans are super handy for large price purchases. I've used them for ordering higher priced gunpla
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
Totally agree!
@MrMADGUS2 ай бұрын
Hahaha you went from plain Jane to Tricked out ahahaha i aint mad at you brother if it works, it works👍🏿
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
Tony's FIGS did it
@dartmouthlights76272 ай бұрын
If you email Valaverse customer support about the broken fig head, They”re really good about replacing it
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
That figure was eclipse. It's been a minute since that. I'm not tripping on it, I liked Kill Switch better anyway
@cookingwitherik1012 ай бұрын
That GridIron kit looks legit.
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
It is 🔥
@jonkane13122 ай бұрын
Good review on both. I’m with you on the Vanguard. Got it just for the standard look. I do think if it had of came with the other wheels it would’ve made it pop more. Plan on painting mine black. And that upgrade kit for Gridiron is just 🔥didn’t get a Vamp, but the Stinger is on the way.
@whitevegeta67702 ай бұрын
I clipped one bullet and a bullet length off of the edge and it sits in there so much better on the rear gun
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
Great idea, Mike! I will try it out.
@RakerongАй бұрын
I did the same lol. Not sure why they didn't realize this when designing this weapons system. It's nice if it's just there, but you go to try and mess with it or have a figure hold it and it falls apart asap.
@Toyenhancer2 ай бұрын
Great video bro!! I love all my gridiron gear!! Top of the line and made in America .. my 3 vanguards are on the way.. excited to get my hands on them… going to enhance one to the max!
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
It's a solid vehicle, but it's missing detail and special features. Interested to see what you do.
@Evil_Dookie2 ай бұрын
We need to roll around Fayettenam in the Vanguard 😂
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
I would, too, lol 😆 Straight mobbing
@Evil_Dookie2 ай бұрын
@@thesavageland8815 I need to see one of those in person before I buy one
@steveknarr80538 күн бұрын
You ain't lying. That turret looks dumb. Sometimes less is more. Peace!
@thesavageland88158 күн бұрын
I ain't never lied, I think they were trying to do much.
@mrnic4787Ай бұрын
Great video i got the wheels. I can't afford the rest of the stuff.
@thesavageland8815Ай бұрын
The wheels are the best part
@MrDean-fm6bq2 ай бұрын
Nice review.
@Paul-qw1yf2 ай бұрын
Bro, you’ve gone this far with upgrades to your Vamp, you may as well get the gunner kit for the passenger side. Just saying.
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
I am
@Paul-qw1yf2 ай бұрын
@@thesavageland8815 ya, player!
@Mr718kidd2 ай бұрын
👍🏽👍🏽😎
@brianking5812 ай бұрын
I bought two Stingers so I could Gridiron one out.
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
Nice, those tires on the Stinger should be 🔥
@AlphaProto2 ай бұрын
That VAMP got pimped out! It's ready for battle.
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
I'm pleased with it and can't wait to use it on The Table.
@darthroger860Ай бұрын
Not feeling it! Wish Vala would have done a tank or jeep. Should have called this one The Vangay! 😅
@thesavageland8815Ай бұрын
I feel you. It's trying to commit to both. And lacking on either or.
@prophet9242 ай бұрын
Gridiron draws me in just a little more each purchase. I bought the big tires. I had already got some doors from Etsy along with a platform in back to stand a gunner. I’m curious what special mods they offer for Stinger. I want a mean brush guard upgrade, bigger spikes. I’d be curious how they can redesign the back. That back roll cage is sweet. I may pick it up. The jack and spare for those tires looks good. I didn’t like skeleton doors. The open look is okay. I’ve got two VAMPs so one is my upgrade guinea pig. The other I leave as is. It’s fun to upgrade but I’ve put a limit. It can’t cost more than the vehicle. So I’m ok. I have another $40 I can spend on the VAMP. I did the same with Stinger. I have two. One to play around with. The other to stay as is. May start with new tires. I may wait to see what else they come up with.
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
I think those tires would look good on stinger with brush gaurd, and that's it. That's pretty much what I'm going to do. The stinger looks sick on its own. Can't wait to get one.
@BlackBoyToyJoy2 ай бұрын
I will be getting some Gridiron stuff... when I get my bonus... but that vanguard looks a dud for the price. It just cements my disdain for Vala who I've had an off-putting interaction years ago.
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
It definitely could have been some intricate detail with it.
@Venom-cd7tw2 ай бұрын
didn't take you for a vala supporter... he's toxic af
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
I don't care too much for their politics, but I mess with his products from time to time. I have been halfway interested in this truck, so I decided to give it a spin
@Venom-cd7tw2 ай бұрын
@@thesavageland8815 ah that's cool. enjoyed the review
@ItsJGonzo2 ай бұрын
Damn, I have to take this extended lunch break for this one 💯🫡🤙🏽👏🏽
@thesavageland88152 ай бұрын
I decided just to let this one be long. I could have made two videos, but I think they belonged on the same video.
@ItsJGonzo2 ай бұрын
@@thesavageland8815I prefer it just like this. Keeps the person engaged. Any way you serve it I’ll tune in. Awesome review Sir. The table is so dope!!💯🔥
@SoldadoColeccionista89272 ай бұрын
You always kill with those dioramas. My problem with Gridiron is the same, their stuff looks amazing but I think is too expensive. Maybe one day I give it a try!! Great video!!