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The wings just seem to make the difference
I've just developed an interest in these guys, and luckily I've managed to get almost all the ones I sought out in just a few days, which is an extremely refreshing prospect in itself. Grim Skull is my most recent acquisition, and though I may have been dubious about the repaint element at first, I was immediately glad I got him. Oh yeah, baby, this guy is top-notch in my book. I like the additional Inferno Fury components, which enabled me to make Grim Skull look like a scorched-black flame-winged mascot for some kind of half-intelligible death metal band, which is pretty cool. Skull Jack is killer, a good soldier, but I've got say that I prefer Grim Skull over Skull Jack. I've got him stacked with the fire wings, fire sword and translucent blue warhammer. As it turned out, he's one of my favorite ones.

Construction is a quick process once you figure out the component scheme you want. This is as good as it gets, ball-socket articulation all the way through. Tough plastic. The only weak point I noticed was the pelvis bone socket, which isn't quite as snug as the other joints. The head I selected was the featureless skull with the red eyes, clearly distinguishing him from the alternate eye-scope Skull Jack head (which is also included with a kind of reverse color scheme.) I haven't really felt the urge to cannibalize and swap out parts, and I haven't played the battle game yet; I just enjoy building them and throwing them into the skirmish as themselves. Grim Skull is capable of pretty much any kind of pose you want. Still, it would have cool if they had given him at least one exclusive new-sculpt weapon, like a scythe. That would have been cool.

Xevoz grim skull
Xevoz are great! This guy is my favorite so far.... he is by far the most customizable at this point! Grim skull looks very similar to skull jack with the base peices - but that's not a bad comment. The hyperfuries bonus parts really make him look like a totally different breed. simply put, I bought a second onethe day after my first one arrived!

An Excellent Example of an Excellent Line
Not to disparage the earlier detailed review, I just got this guy and hold a completely contrary opinion. This skeleton is better in every respect to Bone Jack, the white version, and worth the money, in my opinion. On his own, he strikes a more foreboding appearance, black skeleton with red glowing eyes, but the real greatness comes from the flaming parts packaged with him. Not only are they a lovely transparent red plastic, but many of them (the sword, polearm, and wings) have a smokey black paint job near the edges to help make perfectly clear that they are in fact wicked evil. So you wind up with a black skeleton covered in flames, and what I ask is cooler than that? Very little.

My only complaint with him is that some of the parts are a little nonsensical. For example, he has the fire elemental's rocket (but not the launcher) and the thumb pieces (but not the rest of the hands) and the two front pieces of the chest harness, which look great, but he only has the normal skeleton backpack, and the wings don't mount very well on that. Mind you, only the 'extra' pieces are piecemeal like this, he has all of the pieces that the normal skeleton has in addition to them. So you don't have to worry that you won't be able to make a complete figure, but you will wind up with extra pieces that leave you scratching your head about why they're included, because they only fit on the Inferno Fury.

But hey, if you don't have the Inferno Fury yet, you ought to get him! That way you'll have another excellent toy, and the spare parts will actually be useful if you lose any of his parts.

As a side bonus, the weapons that came with the original Bone Jack have been redone in a lovely translucent ghostly purple plastic, they look much better than the originals. They aren't painted at all, and lose a little detail that way, but they look great all the same.

The stickers are in the same boat as the rest of the Xevoz stickers: they look nice but are effectively useless. They won't stick to anything but a nearly flat surface, any curl at all and they'll peel away from the plastic and be useless in just a couple of days. If you really have to add some detail to your figures, you're probably better off with some model paint. Which is a real shame, some of the stickers look like they would be great to have on the figure, but they wouldn't even last a week.

As for the 'game', it's a novel idea, but you won't catch me playing it anytime soon. I'd be entirely happy if Hasbro dumped the game stuff and shaved fifty cents off of the retail price for these things. This figure comes with a fold-out game mat that allows for a more complex game than if you didn't have it, but even with the mat it doesn't look like much fun.

Nothin' all that new here
After giving this "new" Xevoz set a thorough inspection at my fave "brick-'n'-mortar" Toys 'R' Us, I was somewhat disappointed. Basically all the Unnatural Grim Skull is, is an almost all-black (with some purple & red highlights) repaint of the Unnatural Skull Jack sans a few parts (the Skull Jack product, along with my review of it, can be seen at www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000VJJG0/qid=1079382871/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8__i1_xgl21/103-0457490-8406223?v=glance&s=toys&n=507846). Also included are a few slightly repainted Elemental HyperFury parts (the HyperFury figure, along with my review of it, can be seen at www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/stores/detail/-/toys/B0000VJJHE/qid=1079382927/sr=11-1/ref=sr_11_1/103-0457490-8406223). The only truly new additions are the new battle helix die sides for use in the battle game (more info on the battle helix game available at www.xevoz.com).

While I must admit the new color scheme of the Grim Skull-- combined with the translucent red of the HyperFury components-makes for a pretty cool-looking figure (judging from the photo I saw on the back of the blister card, anyway), it's not quite cool-looking enough to be worth my while to acquire. Unless one of my geekin' fanboy buddies gives it to me as a gift that is. The bottom line: if you're a Xevoz completist or Xevoz battle gamer who's looking to upgrade his battle helix with some new die sides, you probably can't add this to your collection quickly enough. Otherwise, I recommend you stick with the original versions of these toys (the aforementioned Skull Jack and HyperFury), and just drop hints to the 'rents about them gettin' ya this for your birthday or Christmas....

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awesome!
This is an exelent toy. It has several parts to make your own action figure. This particular pack contains parts to make human and robot figures. however, you cannot make a complete robt without using pieces from the human figure. Also, it contains several extra parts. It comes with:
1 human upper body
1 human lower body
2 human upper arms
2 human lower arms
2 human hands
3 human heads
2 human upper legs
2 human lower legs
2 human feet
1 robot head
1 robot upper body
1 robot lower body
2 robot upper arms
2 robot lower arms
2 robot upper legs
1 backpack
1 sword
1 chainsaw
1 claw
1 axe
3 guns
and all the things to make a "battle helix" [like a dice]

I highly recomend this to anyone who has a big imagination.
SEE YA!
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Nothin' all that new here...
After giving this "new" Xevoz set a thorough inspection at my fave "brick-'n'-mortar" Toys 'R' Us, I was somewhat disappointed. Basically all the Neo Sapiens Omega Guard is, is a orangy yellow (with some black & grey) repaint of the NeoSapiens Alpha Trooper sans a few parts (the Alpha Trooper product, along with my review of it, can be seen at www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000VJJFG/qid=1079413259/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl21/103-0457490-8406223?v=glance&s=toys&n=507846 ). Also included are a few slightly repainted BioMecha Sledge Trooper parts (the Sledge Trooper figure, along with my review of it, can be seen at www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/stores/detail/-/toys/B0000VJJHO/qid=1079413322/sr=11-1/ref=sr_11_1/103-0457490-8406223). The only truly new additions are the new battle helix die sides and Battle Terrain board for use in the combat game (more info on the Xevoz game available at www.xevoz.com).

While I kinda like the new paint details on the Sledge Trooper parts, I'm not too keen on the somewhat orangy yellow of the Omega Guard toy. And since I collect the Xevoz toys primarily for display purposes, the extra gaming components aren't a big attraction to me. Bottom line: if you're a Xevoz completist and/or battle gamer who's looking to upgrade your battle helix with some new die sides as well as acquire a new terrain board, you probably can't add this to your collection quickly enough. Otherwise, I recommend you stick with the original versions of these toys (the aforementioned Alpha Guard and Sledge Trooper)...

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Omega Guard is yella'
I ordered this set just to see what it was (when I ordered it there was no description or picture, just the name). The "Commando Pack" is the Alpha Ranger recolored yellow and renamed an Omega Guard. Plus the weapons in this set are black while the Alpha Ranger's weapons are silver. The Commado Pack also comes with about half the parts from the Sledge Trooper (also recolored), a game board, and game pieces. If you don't like the color of the Alpha Ranger get this set instead. If you have the Alpha Ranger this set is great to have so you can mix and match the colors (the green armor from the Alpha Ranger looks great on the yellow body of the Omega Guard). The set also includes bio info on the Omega Guard; they are the personal guard of the king selected from the ranks of the Alpha Rangers.

I bought my first Xevoz (an Alpha Ranger) on a whim at my local ToysRUs and loved it. Unlike alot of toys out there currently these are alot of fun to play with. I have since gotten several more sets and plan to get them all. Also, the toys have a great backstory that goes with them.

I recommend the Commando Pack to anyone that enjoys the Xevoz or is curious about this great new line of toys (and likes yellow). ... Read more

Reviews (3)

BUY THIS!!!(...)
This may look like a fragile skeleton toy, but in fact, it is a sturdy piece of work. Not only can it look like a skeleton, it comes with a lot of extra parts. The extra parts include a boot and peg leg(which can replace the regular legs), armor, a hook hand, an extra upper arm, a tentacle, an extra head, and the baddest decals this side of Tombstone Island. It's totally customizeable, and it's worth your money. BUY IT! (...)

Exceptionally Cool Toy for Everyone in the House!
I needed a cool birthday present for my eight-year-old son. He loves Bionical figures, but he has them all. This ENTIRE toy line rocks, and we enjoyed putting all the different figures together, and still haven't finished all the different combinations. The skulljack figure on the insectoids body? Pretty neat. Undead Razorclaw? Oh yeah! All kinds of little add-ons make the play value extraordinary, and the game is really fun for the under ten crowd. Actually, I'm 34 and had a blast, too! Seriously, get these toys for your kids. Imagination hasn't had this strong an ally since basic legos were put on the market. You even get stickers, multiple heads and weapons with your figures, so no two need ever be the same! ENJOY!

You gotta watch your back with this Jack
Much like Hasbro's preceding Stikfas line, the Lego-like Xevoz toys are made of various separate ball-jointed components one assembles himself to create a five- to six-inch tall action figure. Parts of one Xevoz set can be connected to those of another, resulting in the creation of one weird freako after another. It's kinda like an action figure rendition of Mad Libs!

Unfortunately, the relatively large size of the Xevoz parts makes them incompatible with Stikfas. On the upside, they're just as limber and poseable, sport more highly detailed sculpting (though they still possess a somewhat 'rough-draft' look), and come in a wider spectrum of colors (in this instance: scarlet, black, and white with a hint of neon green). Also, the ball joints tend to be a little tighter, which helps the finished product better maintain the poses you put it in, and keeps parts from popping off too easily. Xevoz are also surprisingly stable, and will stay stood upright in most stances they're put in.

This particular kit has all the parts needed (and then some) to produce a Skull Jack Unnatural, which resembles a futuristic pirate skeleton. Although I didn't think much of this particular piece at first, the little anorexic eventually won me over with his cool look and some of the more unusual accessories I've encountered in the Xevoz line. Not only does he sport the usual space pirate accoutrements such as a pair of flintlock-looking laser pistols, the ludicrously broad BloodSword, a peg leg, and a hook hand (which can hold on to weapon accessories almost as well as the toy's actual hands), he also possesses a mallet of doom (just in case he's suddenly under attack by the Three Stooges) and a tentacle appendage. The back-mounted dual banners add yet another dollop of coolness to the package. And for those days when you prefer Jack not go the Captain Harlock route, extra body parts are included that'll make him look like a regular skeleton. Well, as regular-looking as it gets in the world of Xevoz toys, anyway. Some times I'll attach the skeleton parts to my Alpha Trooper figure (this toy can be seen at http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000VJJFG/qid=1075306459/sr=1-3/ref=sr_1_3/103-6214661-6319035?v=glance&s=toys) and make him into a zombie trooper. Or I'll replace one of his appendages to simulate the effects of an encounter with some flesh-dissolving weapon...

Also included are seven die sides and two endcaps one can use to create a barrel-shaped 'battle helix' die for fights against opposing Xevoz figures. While the game is fairly fast-paced once one gets a hang of the rules of battle (outlined in an included instruction sheet and quick-reference card), it lacks the visual impact of far more complex figurine-based RPG/battle games such as Warhammer. Basically, the loser of the round simply detaches a certain number of parts from his figure according to what the rolled die says. This goes on until one battler's toy is completely disassembled. Not exactly exciting stuff, but it's pretty fun to do when you and a buddy are good and baked...

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