A couple of months ago I saw that Alphasnake was looking for someone to help with painting some customs he was building and here is our journey…
It started with his W.I.P.s
They were sent to me with instructions and I got to work, really honing my skills as a painter, especially with the heads and eyes.
The end results,
This is a very biased opinion, but I feel these customs are the embodiment of great customs that I’ve seen today!
ECO-Force BBQ by JPNX
Now I know that this was from yesterday, but I think it’s awesome the way he brought out the design and color of the original figure and gave it a really cool modern look…
Next is Desert Grunt by Porcupunker
I love the combination of parts, especially the pouches on the vest. The head is a great choice and the paint wash gives it a realistic look.
Third is Vega Customs V4 Sgt. Slaughter. I like the blend of color washes and the Sarge looks Jacked and ready to tear some heads off those snakes!
Fierce female action figures that embody the Elements of Courage: Bravery, Energy, Honesty, Industry, Enthusiasm, Persistence & Fear.
IAmElemental Action Figures for Girls were designed to accomplish three goals.
First, they are intended to be a positive and fierce re-interpretation of the traditional female action figure.
Second, IAmElemental action figures encourage girls to reinvent the superhero myth by creating their own empowering stories. In the traditional, male-dominated superhero universe, action figures are endowed with powers from without (via a spider bite, mutant DNA, or some sort of “accident”). In the IAmElemental universe, the girl herself is the superhero – and she has all the superpowers she will ever need already inside of her.
Third, we set out to create a toy that is super fun to play with and collect. We knew from the outset that if the figures weren’t well-designed, nothing else would matter.
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Congratulations to Mayhem Custom Architect, NeuSpeaq and his incredible custom, Torch.
BFNE is a Facebook group and they had a trade event today at an amazing comic book store in Sommerville, MA, Comicazi.
I got to represent the OG13 and Mayhem customs andd meet some awesome fellow Joe Collectors along with the guys from Boss Fight Studio who had their upcoming figures on display. It was great time and an awesome experience that I got to share with my 4 year old son, who ended up with a pretty sweet haul for himself. I can’t wait to meet up with these guys again and spend more time talking about GI Joes.
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Check out the amazing photographic and model building skills of Nath_1977 on the OG13 Gundam Section.
We at the OG13 embrace all types of action figure and toy collectors. One of those are Gundam Model Kits and Figures. Gundams are a mechanized mobile suit robot that usually have the pilot positioned in the center of the chest cavity. There has been a numerous amount of shows based on the robots and their pilots. Gundam is one of the most popular series in Japan and it saw a spike during the mid 2000’s in the states when big retailers started carrying them for a limited time. That is when I got hooked on the model kits and haven’t stopped since. They provide hours of enjoyment and creative hand to eye coordination when building the model kits. The end results are very rewarding. The model kits vary in difficulty; the most common being HG(High Grade), MG(Master Grade), PG(Perfect Grade), and the latest, RG(Real Grade). There are also different sizes to the model kits, 1/144, 1/100, and 1/60.
HG which are the least difficult to build and will come in all three scales.
MG Kits come in 1/100 scale and are an intermediate skill level.
PG Kits are 1/60 scale and are the most difficult to build and most expensive.
(My next build, stay tuned!)
RG Kits come in 1/144 scale and are similar to a Master Grade kit in difficulty.
To learn more or to share your builds and collections, join us in the Gundam Section.
Today’s newest reveal is the Toxo-Zombie, Grrrrrr Arrrrrr, brains!
– 25th Anniversary Modern Style/Fully Poseable Action Figure
– Based on the 1992 Cobra Toxo-Zombie Design
– Features a NEW Battle-Damaged Head
– Box Set contains THREE Troop Builder Action Figures
– Includes Cobra Logo Stand, Pistol, Compound Z Explosive Projectile
(Note: Photo depicts prototype and final product may slightly differ.)
The next figure in the exclusive box set has been revealed and it is Clean Sweep; this guy is good at his job!
– 25th Anniversary Modern Style/Fully Poseable Action Figure
– Update Based on 1991 Eco-Warriors Action Figure Design
– NEW Head and NEW Removable Protective E.C.O. Hood
– Includes G.I. Joe Logo Stand, Neutralizer Weapon,
Sub-Machine Gun and E.C.O. Force Computer Case
Due to popular demand, the G.I. Joe Club has revealed what is under the helmet of ECO Force Ozone, so without further ado…
Our very own staff member and all around awesome OGer, Dark Perceptor has nailed it out of the park above the Green Monstah, with his latest custom Cutter! A beautifully made blend of classic Cutter and his DEF style that brings forth the artistry of DP’s increasing skills as a master custom builder.
“COBRA forces have taken over and re-named our 3 3/4″ box set for 2014. Watch GIJoeCon for a preview of the box art — TODAY!”
The 2014 G.I. Joe Convention is 85 short days away. As time grows near, we can expect to see sample images of the exclusive convention figure set. The G.I. Joe Club has released the statement below, and a reveal will follow shortly (at which point we will unlock the thread)!
First reveal is up and its….
Lab Rats
From the GI Joe Club Site:
– 25th Anniversary Modern Style/Fully Poseable Action Figure
– Based on Cobra Lab Technicians from Animated Series
– Box Set contains TWO Troop Builder Action Figures
– Includes Cobra Logo Stand, Compound Z injector,
Tablet, Briefcase with three Compound Z canisters
(Note: Photo depicts prototype and final product may slightly differ.)
After tallying the votes we have a winner:
Ian and his custom Anaconda!
Congratulations on winning Custom of the Month!
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Custom of the Month
Thanks again to our Sponsor, 
We are proud to present our July Custom of the Month winner,
From Mayhem Customs,
Stronox and his Shao Khan with Area Throne Play-set
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As you probably know by now or have heard rumors that we have an OG13 Trooper that is going to be sold for Charity… Here’s your unofficial SDCC ’13 weekend sneak preview of our limited figure that will be going on sale and shipping this August!
Thank you to all that have participated in making this happen!
*Mock-up of Final Card*
It’s that time of the month to start nominating your favorite customs that you think deserve to be custom of the month!
Here is a quick break down of the rules,
The Rules:
Kotobukiya has given us permission to repost news from their Facebook page on our site. For those of you who have never heard of Kotobukiya, they are a Japanese based company that builds some really spectacular statues. In their fold are Marvel, DC Comics, Naruto, Star Wars, etc. They are high quality and some even have fx and multiple parts. You can visit their Facebook page by clicking here.
Also you can visit their website by clicking here.
Coming in November of 2013 is another model from theirMuv-Luv Alternative Total Eclipse line. This time it is the Elite Su-47 Berkut, the upgrade version of the SU-37 Terminator.
You can read more about it by going to Kotobukiya’s Facebook page or by clicking here.
Stay tuned as OG13 will bring you more Kotobukiya news.
