Portrait of the man himself...
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Okay... This picture was posted some time ago on the regular site and I remember that it was also one of the last things I posted on the previous, defunt forum - asking for people what they think about it. Captain Scarlet himself, according to the new CGI format.
I kind of like him. The face is the same we all know about (the chin and all!). The general design of the original uniform has apparently still inspired this new one, but is suitably different. From the original uniform, they kept the same cap, although it's not obvious that there's a mic attached to the visor. The original logo, of course has been changed for the new one. The tunic looks all right, and the shoulder pads are there, although not over-present - which is a good thing, since participants to the previous forum seem unanimous that the overlarge shoulder pads should be removed. The logo also is sported on a more practical utility belt where, apparently, there's two holsters. The gun is impressive. This Captain Scarlet means business!
Mmm... He's muscular enough... VERY nice! Although the whole attitude seems to indicate assurance and determination, the face also shows a frowned expression. Could it be related to the two green rings of eerie lights that are passing over him?
I remember there was a question in regard to that red dot visible on the collar of his vest. Maybe it is related to a new mean of communication... To replace the cap mic, perhaps? It would certainly be more practical. Let's face it, whenever a Spectrum officer was losing his cap in the original series, his contact generally was cut from base! Integrating a new kind of microphone into the uniform would be ideal.
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CS (intones with much gravitas): Alas , poor Yorik, I knew him well, Horatio...
CB: What are you gabbling about now,? My name isn't Horatio! Come on, or we'll miss the shuttle back to Cloudbase... I'm getting cold standing in this damp graveyard....
CS: You have no imagination, Adam. You know I'm right!
CB: (yawns) SIG, Captain Scarlet.... now can we go...please?
Sorry - couldn't resist it....
The Uniform - yes, ultra functional and with (what might well be an additional communication device at the neck) far more practical. However, it isn't a fashion statement like the original one - based (or so we are led to believe) on a trendy up-to-date YSL catsuit design....
Perhaps they should have asked Jean Paul Gaultier to design it.?....can you imagine them all in leather skirts and breastplates anyone? Bang up to date with Hollywood's Trojan invasion planned for the summer...
Sensible now... he's very cute, Chris.... honest!
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