Action Force has been one of my favorite action figure lines for the past few years and I'm excited to start 2025 off with a very cool release: Night Ops Senshi. While the standard Senshi figure was a regular release, I held out for this incredibly cool Night Ops version that is exclusive to Big Bad Toy Store. While it was always cool to get martial arts themed figures in G.I. Joe, so often they seemed impractical as they were running around without shirts or shoes, not even carrying a firearm for when things got really nasty. Senshi doesn't have that issue, though. He's wearing a mixture of regular modern combat gear with some samurai themed armor over the top. He's carrying a katana, sure, but he also has a pistol and a submachinegun. Senshi reminds me of what Budo from G.I. Joe could look like in the Classified Series if he was released and not just a straight up redo of the vintage figure. Ready to check out Senshi? Then join me after the break...
The Facts:
Height: 6 3/8ths inches
Articulation: Swivel/ hinge ankles, calve swivels, double hinged knees, swivel thighs, ball jointed drop down hips, ball jointed waist, balljointed mid-torso, butterfly pecs, swivel/hinge shoulders, bicep swivels, double hinged elbows, swivel/hinge wrists, balljointed neck base, hinged neck, and a ball jointed head.
Accessories: 8 swappable hands, vest, holster, ammo pouch, 2 shoulder pads, helmet, facemask, crest, nightvision attachment, sword, sheath, pistol w/ suppressor, SMG w/ suppressor, 3 magazines, and display stand.
Non-Scalper Price: $30 dollars
The Positives:
* Like most other Action Force figures, most of the gear is easily removable, allowing you to have a more scaled down figure that still looks just fine if you're wanting to customize him a bit or just have a more casual version hanging around. While the standard Senshi is wearing tan and green, the Night Ops version is sporting mostly dark grey with a light green torso. The green of his sweater is mostly covered, though, leaving him mostly grey and black. He fits right in with any other Night Ops/ Night Force figures you might have, adding some extra stealth to the team.
* The quality of the most recent figures feels even better better than those that came before. All of the Action Force figures I've picked up so far have largely had the same articulation style though we now have a few differently designed joints. The joints and range of motion are excellent and everything is nice and smooth right out of the package. These are sturdy, well made made action figures that are a lot of fun to pose and mess around with. Senshi is one of my favorites in the line to date, I think.
* There is a belt with a loop on it for storing the sheath. It slides inside nice and tight, keeping it at the ready for when Senshi needs to go quieter than quiet during a mission.
* Valaverse has switched up the stands for Action Force a bit with series 5. Now we get a dusty looking bit of ground with rocks and the Action Force logo stamped into the ground. There are more pegs here, allowing for more options, and you still have a place to display the file card, too, if that's your thing. They're excellent stands and take up about the same amount of space as the previous designs.
The Negatives:
The Negatives:
* My only complaint is just an aesthetic one: With Senshi's holster and magazine pouch attached to the sides of his leg armor, they look like they extend out a bit further than you'd think. I know it's a combination of having to have both the armor and the holster/pouch, but the design just seems a bit off.
Senshi is one of my favorite Action Force figures to date. Easily in my top five, for sure. This is an Epic figure and one heck of a cool design. The portrait is incredible with the kumadori makeup and the kabuto inspired helmet, the colors overall look great for a night operations, the articulation is useful, and the weapons are just perfectly chosen. Senshi is still available on BBTS and he's well worth grabbing. You're getting a lot with this guy. Flip down nightvision goggles! This figure just oozes coolness and will enhance Action Force, Night Force, Ninja Force, or whatever collection you want to add him to.
Senshi is one of my favorite Action Force figures to date. Easily in my top five, for sure. This is an Epic figure and one heck of a cool design. The portrait is incredible with the kumadori makeup and the kabuto inspired helmet, the colors overall look great for a night operations, the articulation is useful, and the weapons are just perfectly chosen. Senshi is still available on BBTS and he's well worth grabbing. You're getting a lot with this guy. Flip down nightvision goggles! This figure just oozes coolness and will enhance Action Force, Night Force, Ninja Force, or whatever collection you want to add him to.
This is my first Senshi review. For more Action Force reviews check out the following:
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