I'm working on 2 profiles right now. Both are arout 85% done. But, we got a foot of snow and had a pipe burst. So, didn't get them done. Did manage to get the photos, though. So, I'm hoping to drop one on Wednesday or Thursday of this week. I want them both to fully flesh out the full story of the figure, though. Otherwise, I'd probably just publish as is.
In the meantime, here's a quick Around the Web showcase of the 2001 Double Blast. Like most of the more obscure A Real American Hero releases, he's tough to find much content on. Some of the figures just aren't different enough from their originals to warrant usage. If you want a realistically colored 1984 Roadblock figure for a photo, you use the 1984 Roadblock. The only thing Double Blast offers is that he's cheaper and less prone to breakage. But, you want a Roadblock. You settle for a Double Blast.
Which isn't to say he's a bad figure. 25 years ago, when he was released (yes, that's right, this figure is 25 years old!) the swarm of bland, drab figures allowed him to be swallowed in banality. Now, though, you can find value in him. He looks like Roadblock. He has all of Roadblock's gear. And, the quality has held up fairly well. So, it's not terrible to have a Double Blast lying around for when you need something just a little different for a Roadblock photo.
2001 Double Blast by jonita_rodriguin
2001 Double Blast by idealisticcrusader
2001 Double Blast by corpscommandercody
2001 Double Blast by offc0ur5e
2001 Double Blast by thedustinmccoy
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