Jungle Patrol Dutch is another figure that shows the great strides in progress NECA has made with their articulation. He features: ball jointed ankles, boot swivels, ball jointed knees, swivel thighs, ball jointed hips, a ball jointed waist, ball jointed abdomen, ball jointed shoulders, ball jointed elbows, ball jointed wrists, and a ball jointed neck. Whether he's acting in a film, fighting the Predator, pumping you up, or governing the state of California, this figure can assume any position he needs to. The articulation, even with his bare arms, manages to be very well hidden, so just looking at the figure doesn't fully show you just how impressive the articulation is. Getting this guy out in the jungle (aka my yard) is a real treat.
OK, taking a step back and calming down a bit. OK, I'm good now. Where were we? Well, let's look a the paint. First, let me gush about how well NECA has captured an authentic look for the flesh. He looks like he glistening with sweat. The camo face paint is still in place, but a little bit lighter, having been somewhat diminished from battle. Nice. The camouflage pattern is impressive, as always, and really makes this a believable piece. Try putting him in the woods and looking for him a few minutes later. Good luck finding him: he blends right in! The pistol belt is an appropriate OD green, but what's even more impressive are the painted brass eye holes all over it. One thing that I do find odd, though, is that while Jungle Extraction Dutch's vest is brown, this Dutch has a green vest. I've looked at some movie stills, and I'm not sure which color is correct. Still, looks fine to me.
Jungle Patrol Dutch has one less accessory than Jungle Extraction Dutch: he doesn't have the giant knife used in the "stick around" scene. Why? It seems that once Dutch throws that knife through the dude's chest, he doesn't bother picking it back up. I'll take a second to point out that not only is the sheathe for that knife gone, but NECA sculpted a new lower right leg without sheathe straps for Jungle Patrol Dutch. That's called attention to detail and having respect for your customers. Jungle Patrol Dutch comes three accessories, all of which can be stored on his person. First is his M-16 assault rifle with under slung grenade launcher. It has a great weathered paint job, and can either be slung over Dutch's shoulder or held in both hands. It feels a little brittle, but looks excellent. Second, Dutch comes with a Desert Eagle 50 caliber pistol. It's has multiple black paint apps over it's weathered silver frame. It's a bit tough to get Dutch to hold the pistol (his grip is kind of tight) but it can be done. It looks awesome in his holster, though. The holster hangs from his belt on his right hip and has a strap that can hold the pistol in place and a sculpted extra magazine pouch. Third, we get a smaller knife that fits in a sheathe on Dutch's left hip. It's really small and he is unable to hold it without doing something crazy like wedging the hilt between his fingers. It's silver with a black handle. A nice assortment of gear, and movie accurate.
I have no problems with this figure at all. This is an excellent representation of Schwarzenegger as Dutch. I actually like the Jungle Extraction Dutch head better, but overall this figure is better. There are no flaws whatsoever, and I can't wait to build a small army of Dutch figures. Also, please, please, please, NECA: make the rest of the team. At least Carl Weathers as Dillon. The world needs another Carl Weathers figure! I'm going to confirm Dutch here as Epic. There's no reason not to.
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