Check out the latest creation from Destro4life:
[CUSTOMS] Sgt. Slaughter (by Skydive)
[CUSTOMS] Sky Patrol Brazil & Heli-Viper (by Bad Sociologist)
From the desk of Bad Sociologist:
” Finally finished the four figures that made up the Brazilian exclusive Sky Patrol.”
G.I. Joe: FSS 3.0 – Vypra [REVEAL]
The G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club has released the preview image/information for the latest figure in the 3rd Figure Subscription Service. Click VIEW below to discuss.
COBRA COURIER: VYPRA
– 25th Anniversary Style/Fully Poseable Action Figure
– Based on the Version 1 Action Figure from 1998
– Includes Cobra Logo Stand, Computer Case with Submachine Gun,
Submachine Gun with Suppressor, Swords, Backpack
(Note: Photo depicts prototype and final product may slightly differ.)
Custom Destro’s Despoiler by Ian
[CUSTOMS] Night Creeper Update (by ska_lives)
From the desk of ska_lives:
“Recently I was sitting around rummaging through my fodder when an old WIP (work in progress) and a spare figure gave me an idea for an updated Night Creeper. Ive wanted to do this figure for a good while, all thanks to Boris Ping’s beautiful custom earlier this year or late last year.
I tried a few new things with this figure, in that I scratch built the web gear to make it a bit more sensible… in my eyes anyway. I then proceeded to string the crossbow and make a custom sling for it. I am most pleased with how that sling turned out.”
A visit to Hit&Run9’s Garage of Wonder
G.I. Joe: FSS 3.0 – Muskrat [REVEAL]
The G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club has released the preview image/information for the latest figure in the 3rd Figure Subscription Service. Click VIEW below to discuss.
G.I. JOE SWAMP FIGHTER: MUSKRAT
– 25th Anniversary Style/Fully Poseable Action Figure
– Based on the Version 1 Action Figure from 1988
– Includes G.I. Joe Logo Stand, Removable Boonie Hat,
Removable Vest, Shotgun, Hunting Rifle, Machete, Knife,
Pistol with Suppressor, Jaw Trap, Backpack, and
NEW Swamp Skimmer Board
(Note: Photo depicts prototype and final product may slightly differ.)
G.I. Joe: FSS 3.0 – Psyche-Out [REVEAL]
The G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club has released the preview image/information for the latest figure in the 3rd Figure Subscription Service. Click VIEW below to discuss.
G.I. JOE DECEPTIVE WARFARE: PSYCHE-OUT
– 25th Anniversary Style/Fully Poseable Action Figure
– Based on the Version 1 Action Figure from 1987
– Includes G.I. Joe Logo Stand, Submachine Gun, Pistol,
Sonic Generator Device, Sonic Emitter Wrist Attachments,
and Storage Backpack
FSS 3.0 Night Creeper Leader Revealed
The G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club has released the preview image/information for the latest figure in the 3rd Figure Subscription Service. Click VIEW below to discuss.
COBRA SUPREME NINJA MASTER: NIGHT CREEPER LEADER
COBRA SUPREME NINJA MASTER: NIGHT CREEPER LEADER
– 25th Anniversary Style/Fully Poseable Action Figure
– Based on Variant Action Figure from 1994
– Includes Cobra Logo Stand, Removable Blindfold,
Submachine Guns, Crossbow, Ninja Swords,
Throwing Stars, Kunai Blades
(Note: Photo depicts prototype and final product may slightly differ.)
G.I. JoeClub: FSS 3.0 Subscriptions Are Live
From the G.I. Joe Collector’s Club web-site:
“You can now place your pre-order for the GIJCC FSS 3.0! The order period ends July 1st, 2014. We will build this set to your order. You will have until that time to process your order. Over the next few weeks we will be showing all of the figures (except the mystery 13th figure), so that they will all be online before the order period ends. The cost of the subscription will be $315 if paid in full, or $105 per installment (3x) plus the online service charge for each billing.
Currently we anticipate that the first figures will ship in late October, but that is still TBD until we receive the final schedule from the manufacturer. When the shipment arrives, we will publish the two dates for the second and third installments. Please let us know if you have any questions.”
G.I. Joe Club – FSS 3.0 – Alpine [PREVIEW]
The G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club has released the preview image/information for the latest figure in the 3rd Figure Subscription Service. Click VIEW below to discuss.
G.I. JOE MOUNTAIN TROOPER: ALPINE
– 25th Anniversary Style/Fully Poseable Action Figure
– Based on Variant Action Figure from 2004
– Features NEW Head with Removable Goggles
– Includes G.I. Joe Logo Stand, Rope Bundle, Assault Rifle,
Submachine Gun, Pick Axe, Grappling Hook, Backpack
(Note: Photo depicts prototype and final product may slightly differ.)
G.I. Joe Club – FSS 3.0 – Spearhead & Max [PREVIEW]
The G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club has released the preview image/information for the latest figure in the 3rd Figure Subscription Service. Click VIEW below to discuss.
G.I. JOE POINT MAN: SPEARHEAD
– 25th Anniversary Style/Fully Poseable Action Figure
– Based on Version 1 Action Figure from 1988
– Removable Helmet and Combat Vest
– Includes G.I. Joe Logo Stand, Assault Rifle,
Machine Gun with Bi-pod, Ammo Strip,
Assault Rifle with Strap and Machete
– Plus, MAX (Bobcat)!
[CUSTOMS] Skystriker Apocalypse (by Dusty79)
From the desk of Dusty79:
“This was made as a sort of last defense for GI Joe. It is a Skystriker modified with two booster rockets on a booster platform to get to high altitude and get it anywhere on the planet for a tactical nuclear strike against Cobra. It is a last resort weapon system.”
Click VIEW below for more pictures, and be sure to check out the rest of his fantastic creations within!
[CUSTOMS] Desert Hit & Run (by Porcupunker)
Porcupunker continues to deliver hit after hit. Check out the small shots of his Hit & Run below, and click VIEW to see even more!
[SPOTLIGHT] G.I. Joe: Resurgence Teaser!
From the desk of Oreobuilder:
“Bucky, Dusty79, and I are teaming for a new joint project. This time, we also enlisted the help of another customizer: Dusty79. Between the three of us, we set out to imagine what a fresh new GI Joe line would look like for 2015. New characters, new takes on old favorites and cool vehicles, our project has them.
If we can get our ducks in a row, we are aiming to roll this project out everyday of the month starting July 1st. So stay tuned. In the meantime, to give you a taste, here is a fun teaser video that Bucky put together.”
G.I. Joe 50th Anniversary 1:18th Toys Preorder
RIP, Don Levine
The G.I. Joe family has lost one of its forefathers. Our condolences and prayers go out to the family of Don Levine. From Yahoo News:
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Donald Levine, the Hasbro executive credited as the father of G.I. Joe for developing the world’s first action figure, has died. He was 86.
He died of cancer early Thursday at Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island, said his wife, Nan. They were just about to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary.
Levine shepherded the toy through design and development as Hasbro’s head of research and development. He and his team came up with an 11½-inch articulated figure with 21 moving parts, and since the company’s employees included many military veterans, it was decided to outfit the toy in the uniforms of the Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force, with such accessories as guns, helmets and vehicles.
Levine, who served in the Army in Korea, said he got the idea for the moveable figure as a way to honor veterans.
G.I. Joe hit the shelves in time for the 1964 Christmas shopping season and soon became a big seller at $4 apiece.
“Don Levine and his team took it from a good concept to a great concept,” said Alan Hassenfeld, Hasbro’s former CEO whose father, Merrill, oversaw G.I. Joe’s development when he ran the company.
G.I. Joe remained popular until the late 1960s, as opposition to Vietnam intensified and parents shied away from military-related toys. Hasbro countered in 1970 by introducing “Adventure Team” G.I. Joes that played down the military connection. Into the ’70s, G.I. Joes featured “lifelike hair” and “kung-fu grip” and were outfitted with scuba gear to save the oceans and explorer’s clothing for discovering mummies.
Hasbro said in a statement that Levine’s “influence on the toy industry was profound” as his team developed the concept of an action figure.
“His work forever changed the way kids play with toys, and in particular helped birth the G.I. Joe brand which has been a part of the American fabric for 50 years,” the company said.
Over the decades, G.I. Joe has spawned comic books, cartoons, two movies starring Channing Tatum, and a G.I. Joe Collector’s Club and its annual convention — GIJoeCon — held in Dallas in April.
Levine’s funeral will be held Sunday morning at Temple Beth-El in Providence. He is survived by his wife, three children and four grandchildren.
MOCJOES Now Offers a Full Set of Wave 1 Renegades Custom Cardbacks!
MOCJOES is currently offering a great deal on a complete set of custom wave 1 G.I. Joe Renegades cardbacks. There are 11 cards in the set, and it also includes two variant cards + a BONUS!!! Shipwreck (Wave 2) cardback!
Click through below to take a look, or to request custom cardbacks made for all of your favourite factory and costume figures!
Alphasnake’s custom paint job completed
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,