Operation Recall Wave 2 Sol Eagle In Hand Review

Yo Joe! Well, not exactly, but if that phrase just echoed in your head when you saw this figure, that’s entirely by design. Sol Eagle is here, and I am so pleased to finally have him in hand. Operation: Recall is one of the most exciting things happening in the 3.75-inch action figure space right now. For those who might be new to the line, this is a project born from the original creative minds behind G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. We’re talking Kirk Bozigian, Ron Rudat, and file cards written by the legendary Larry Hama himself. These are the people who shaped our childhoods, and they’re back doing what they do best. Sol Eagle brings something really special to Wave 2. He’s a heavy weapons expert and a luchador champion, a concept originally dreamed up by David Emmanuelli Martinez. That combination alone makes him one of the most uniquely flavored characters in the line so far. There’s a wonderful energy to this figure that feels both familiar and completely fresh at the same time. The accessories on this one are fantastic. He comes loaded with a minigun, a revolver, a backpack, a champion belt, and a figure base. That champion belt is such a fun inclusion and really leans into the luchador side of his character. The sculpt work by Bill Merklein and Mike Good on the head is sharp, and you can tell a lot of love went into every detail here. What I really appreciate about Operation: Recall is that it captures everything we loved about classic o-ring figures while carving out its own identity. The blister card packaging with Doug Hart’s illustration looks gorgeous on the card, and honestly, it’s the kind of presentation that makes you think twice before opening. So let’s take a look at the Sol Eagle in hand review! We want to give a huge thanks to Big Bad Toy Store for sending us this Operation Recall Wave 2 Sol Eagle for review, and if he has been on your must have list, you can still grab him now at Big Bad Toy Store. Be sure to also check out our Operation Recall Wave 2 Retelo & Homer In Hand Review as well!

Where to Buy

You can purchase the figure at the following retailers below

Packaging

The card art on Sol Eagle’s packaging is fantastic, with Doug Hart’s illustration showing the luchador champion in full action surrounded by explosive bursts of orange and yellow. A gold champion belt medallion is included in the bubble alongside his minigun, revolver, and olive-green backpack, all framed against a deep red card backing.

Here’s a closer look at the back of Sol Eagle’s card, which is packed with character lore. The file card, written by Larry Hama, details Sol Eagle’s real name as Arroyo Lopez, his birthplace in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, and his background as a Greco-Roman wrestler who inherited his father’s luchador mask, while a grid of character portraits across the top showcases the full Operation: Recall roster including Bengal, Damselfly, Dark Reapers, and more.

Here’s a closer look at the fold-out poster included with Sol Eagle, featuring Doug Hart’s full illustration unfolded to its complete panoramic size. The explosive starburst behind the figure transitions from white-hot center to deep crimson edges, while the luchador’s red, white, and gold mask pops against his ammunition-laden tactical vest and blue fatigues with gorgeous intensity.

Here’s a closer look at the design process materials laid out alongside Sol Eagle, and this is where things get really interesting for fans of the creative side. The top row features Ron Rudat’s original pencil concept sketches showing multiple angles, mask variations, and detailed equipment breakdowns, while the bottom spreads out a colorized turnaround sheet dated 1.22.23 with six different mask and camo uniform variations on the left and weapon schematics on the right.

Figure Details

Sol Eagle looks great displayed alongside Ron Rudat’s original concept art card, and it’s cool to see how faithfully the figure translates those early design choices into three dimensions. The red tactical vest, blue fatigues, and brown lace-up boots all match the illustration almost exactly, right down to the white goggles resting on the red and blue luchador mask.

Sol Eagle’s red tactical vest features sculpted ammunition belts running diagonally across the chest, with individual rounds picked out in gold and brown. The olive-green shoulder straps and what appears to be a small sculpted radio or communicator on his left strap add nice little functional details to the overall loadout.

From the side profile, you can see how Sol Eagle’s arm tattoo really pops, a black atom-like symbol stamped on his upper arm that’s a cool little personal detail you’d miss from the front. The brown leather holster strapped to his right thigh has a nice sculpted buckle and sits snugly against the blue fatigues, with a yellow wristband adding a small burst of color just above it.

From this side profile, the brown lace-up boots show nice sculpted lacing detail running up to the ankle, with a clean black sole that contrasts against the tan leather tones. The white knee wrap just above his right knee adds a functional, worn-in feel that breaks up the blue of the fatigues nicely.

From the back, Sol Eagle’s vest reveals a large red panel with fine horizontal ribbing, flanked by olive-green sections and two small silver rivets where the shoulder straps connect. The brown thigh straps wrap around both legs with sculpted buckle closures, and you can see a small silver tool or hammer tucked into his left hip, a subtle accessory detail that’s easy to overlook from the front.

A close-up reveals the incredible detail packed into Sol Eagle’s luchador mask, with deep red and royal blue sections divided by crisp sculpted seams, a bold yellow and orange sun motif crowning the forehead, and white-outlined eye openings that give the whole face an intense, focused look. His goatee and exposed lower face are neatly framed by the mask’s chin opening, and just below, the red chest piece shows a textured, slightly pebbled surface with a sculpted downward-pointing chevron at the center and a gold ammunition belt draped across it.

A close-up reveals the WDE championship belt’s oversized gold medallion, and the sculpted detail here is seriously impressive. The Taíno sun face sits at the center surrounded by spread wings, flame-like flourishes, and banner scrollwork, all set against a black strap that contrasts perfectly with the glossy gold finish.

Here’s a closer look at that arm tattoo, and what I noticed right away is that this symbol is actually the same design featured on Sol Eagle’s championship belt. It’s a cool touch that ties his luchador heritage directly into his personal identity, with the black Taíno sun motif printed cleanly on his upper arm just below the shoulder joint.

Here’s a closer look at the revolver holster on Sol Eagle’s right thigh, and it’s packed with small details worth appreciating. The silver pistol grip peeks out from the top of the brown leather pouch, which is secured by two tan straps with crosshatched texture at the buckle points, while the white puffed fabric of what looks like gathered blousing just below the holster creates a nice visual break before the blue fatigues continue down the leg.

Here’s a closer look at those eagle-head knee pads, and they’re even more impressive up close. Each one features a sharply sculpted white eagle head with bright blue eyes and a bold yellow-orange beak, sitting right above the collar of the brown lace-up boots where the dark lacing pattern runs tight and clean up the shin.

Sol Eagle looks fantastic fully loaded out and posed on his figure base, and I like how the combination of the silver gavel revolver and the M134 minigun gives him this absurd “bring everything” energy that fits the luchador-meets-heavy-weapons concept perfectly. The gold WDE championship belt catches your attention immediately at the waist, its ornate medallion contrasting against the red vest and blue fatigues in a way that keeps pulling your eye back to the center of the figure. Sol Eagle stands on his included black figure base, which features a clean geometric design with a red chevron emblem molded into the front. I’m really digging how loaded out he looks with the full accessory complement, the minigun’s translucent barrel cluster and removable ammo can giving it a satisfying heft that pairs well against the silver gavel revolver.

From the rear, Sol Eagle’s olive-green backpack sits flush against his back and features two removable black ammo cans that slot neatly into the lower half, each one sculpted as a distinct rectangular magazine compartment. I like how the white cross-lacing detail running up the back of his blue luchador mask adds a tailored, handmade quality you only catch from this angle.

Here’s a closer look at the M134 Gatling minigun, and the sculpted detail on this accessory is really something at this scale. The silver barrel cluster terminates in a multi-bore muzzle, while the black removable ammo can plugs securely into the underside of the receiver, giving the whole weapon a chunky, satisfying weight that Sol Eagle’s grip handles without issue.

You can see how the gavel revolver earns its name here, with a chunky silver barrel that flares into a wide, hammer-like muzzle giving it a profile unlike any standard sidearm. The trigger guard, cylinder, and grip are all crisply sculpted with fine mechanical line work, and that yellow wristband provides a nice color accent framing the weapon in Sol Eagle’s fist.

The backpack’s upper flap has a sculpted fabric fold and buckle strap running horizontally across it, with a smooth olive-green finish that contrasts against the matte black of the two ammo cans seated below. You can see how each ammo can fits snugly into its own recessed compartment, with just enough of a lip on the frame to keep them locked in place while still being easy to pop out for use with the minigun.

Sol Eagle’s brown lace-up boots show off their sculpted lacing beautifully from this lower angle, with each crossover clearly defined all the way up to where the eagle-head knee pad begins. I like how the figure base keeps him planted and stable even with the hefty minigun extended out front, the o-ring construction giving the whole pose a natural, weight-shifted feel that these 3.75-inch figures do so well.

Sol Eagle absolutely shines in this full action pose, and it’s cool to see how the o-ring construction lets him sell a convincing sense of momentum with both weapons deployed simultaneously. That oversized gold WDE championship belt swings naturally with the torso rotation, and the eagle-head knee pads track perfectly with the leg movement rather than looking static or locked in place.

Something I appreciate here is how the translucent barrel cluster on the M134 minigun catches a slightly different tone than the opaque silver of the receiver, creating a subtle material contrast that makes the weapon feel like it’s made of distinct components. The yellow gold of the championship belt and matching wristband frame the figure’s midsection in a way that ties the whole color palette together, red vest up top, blue fatigues below, with those warm metallic accents bridging the two.

I like how the full loadout really comes together when you see Sol Eagle nestled into a scene like this, the red and blue of his luchador mask popping against all that green while the chunky minigun dominates the foreground. That gold championship belt medallion draws your eye right to the center of the composition, sitting perfectly between the two weapons and anchoring the whole figure’s wild mix of pro wrestling flash and military hardware.

Armed with both his revolver and minigun, Sol Eagle looks absolutely loaded out here, and that oversized gold champion belt is a real showpiece with its intricate eagle and shield embossing. You can see how the eagle-head knee pad adds a fun sculptural detail that ties back to his luchador identity, complete with piercing blue eyes on the bird motif.