Today is a bittersweet day as the custom project created by Oreobuilder, Bucky, and Dusty79 has come to a close. Here is a look at their Catalog and final thoughts. Please join us in applauding their great efforts and amazing building skills. It has been an historic month for the custom action figure community!
From the desk of Jpnx:
“So me and Black Swan decided to hit up BotCon 2014 today for general admission day…”
Darkwise note: I used the Knights of Unicron pic, just because it seems to piss people off!
A preview of the new Marvel Select Winter Soldier Falcon from Diamond Select
The latest reveal from GI Joe Collectors Club
We’ve been following Chaos Customs Crew member oreobuilder everyday in January as he revealed one fantastic showcase after another for us. Here is the wrap up and overview. This was without a doubt the best month of customs I’ve ever seen in a series of this size. Amazing figures, displays and photos and just one hell of a good time. THANK YOU!
If you have not had a chance to see his magnificent project of re-doing the 70’s Adventure Team figures you are missing out on a beautiful display of customs and photo’s from the Chaos Customs Crew member. Here is a quick review of the last 6 days. View the threads for many more beautiful pics
That’s right, Hasbrotoyshop has limited quantities of the 2013 San Diego ComicCon G.I. Joe Jetfire/Hound Exclusive Boxed Set for $99.99!
http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/gi-joe-transformers-jetfire-vehicle?BR=496&ID=32166
Thanks to Voice of Reason and solo0525 for jumping all over this news!
The G.I. Joe Collector’s Club has announced that Sam Petrucci, passed away last week. Mr. Petrucci was the original artist/designer for much of Hasbro’s G.I. Joe work, including the original logo. The OG13 family extends its wishes and prayers to him, and those close to him, during this difficult time.
From the Laconia Daily Sun…
“Published Date Wednesday, 02 October 2013 06:41
GILFORD — Samuel W. Petrucci, 86, resident of both Gilford NH and Fort Pierce FL, died unexpectedly Friday, September 27, 2013, in Scranton PA, from natural causes.
Born on December 22, 1926, Sam grew up in Medford MA. He lived a long and colorful life, regaling his friends and family with his many claims to fame. At age 16, he joined the Navy and was a radio operator on the USS Willard Keith. After the war, Sam studied art at Vesper George and went on to become a successful commercial illustrator, package designer and airbrush artist. Sam’s career spanned six decades.
One of his earliest clients was the Hassenfeld Brothers Toy Company, for whom he designed the original logo and boxes for Hasbro’s GI Joe line of toys. In recent years, he took great pleasure in being a special guest at GI Joe conventions where he signed autographs and met his many fans. Later, Sam was employed by the prestigious Gunn Associates in Boston where he designed packaging and logos for many well known companies and products..
Sam was a voracious reader and enjoyed golfing with his buddies, fishing with his grandchildren, nature photography, alligator hunting, and painting wildlife and landscapes in oils. Sam designed the family home at Lake Shore Park on Lake Winnepesaukee and was admired for his countless talents. As he often pointed out to everybody, Sam was “The Best” at anything he chose to do.
Sam was married to his beloved Leona Petrucci (who passed away in 2008) and is survived by his children, Maureen Beaupre of Fernandina Beach FL, Ken Petrucci of Newburyport MA, Lisa Petrucci of Seattle WA, Linda Petrucci of New York NY, and Steven Petrucci of Peabody MA, as well as their spouses and numerous grand and great grandchildren.
A memorial service to honor Sam will be held at a future date. Memorial contributions may be left in his name to The Manatee Observation and Education Center, 480 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce FL 34950, www.manateecenter.com/index.php/support”
OG13.com Staff Member TofuNinja was at Wonder Con this weekend and attended the IDW: Hasbro panel. He was able to take some pictures of up coming comics (or maybe they are already out) and get some information that may or may not already be out there. There didn’t seem to be any big announcements for Wonder Con… I am guessing they would be saving them for Joe Con. Click HERE to view the youtube video. Warning it probably has bad audio and without a tripod the video will be a little ummm shaky.
Read more about the little information Tofu was able to get and see more pictures by clicking HERE.
Check out the upcoming Marvel Universe and Legends figures displayed at Toy Fair including Avengers, X-Men, Spiderman and more
*pictures courtesy of actionfigurepics.com
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