Saturday Morning Cartoons Custom Contest Winners

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Aug 162013
 

Congrats to Indiana Joe for winning the 1980’s custom with a spot on version of the classic Mr. T.

Congrats to Video Viper for taking the 1970’s title with his GI Joe themed Popeye.

Please congratulate the winners as well as everyone on some terrific customs that brought back some great memories and good times.

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Custom O-Ring Style He-Man (by Tim 121RVC)

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Aug 162013
 

I’m a big fan of taking GI Joe figures and making them into Sci-fi and Sat Morning Cartoon characters. This custom looks as pure and vintage as anything out there today. Introducing  He-Man from Tim 121RVC.

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Dave Dorman Releasing GI Joe A Real American Hero Art Book

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Aug 142013
 

From codenameflint:

Dave Dorman is releasing a limited edition GI Joe A Real American Art Book. Contained in the book is artwork from the GI Joe Real American Hero toy line. I’m super pumped at the anouncement of this!

Below is information directly from Dorman’s website.

“Between the mid 1980’s thru the early 90’s I had the great pleasure to work with Hasbro toys producing art for in-house use helping create the design of GI Joe action figures. This work was for production only and not intended for reproduction, promotion, or packaging. I have had many fans over the years ask about this art. Because there is continuned interest to this day to see these unpublished pieces, I have taken your wishes and decided to publish some of these in a small book. While there have been a few articles in collector’s magazines and online interviews about this work, and a few scattered publication of a couple of pieces, this will be the first real collection my Hasbro work from this period.

The art featured in the book will be full color paintings produced to make the GI Joe toy figures look as if they would in real life. I will also feature some of the pencil preliminary work that went into my painting preparation. The art covers both Joe and Cobra and some variations of uniforms not produced.

The book is 6″ x 9″ full color with card stock cover, 24 pages including cover. The edition size is limited to 250 copies. All copies are signed by the artist, me, Dave Dorman. I have kept film of these works in my archives, as I do with all of my artworks, and so the reproduction of the art is the best you will find.

I have included the cover and a few interior pieces of art to tease you of what is to come. If you are a GI Joe collector or fan, or just a fan of my work, you will find this book a fun retrospective on a wonderfully creative time in my carreer. “

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Image of the Week (by Doulox)

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Aug 092013
 

This weeks featured shot is from Doulox and it’s from a fantastic spread that looks like it’s straight out of a movie

“Enter the Storm Shadow”

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ZICA Reveals Card Art for Six Million Dollar Man Figures

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Jul 012013
 

Approved card art for Steve Austin and Bigfoot figures has been released by ZICA Toys.

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“Impassable” One Shot Picture Thread (By Troops Of Doom)

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Jul 012013
 


Our dioramas section has a multitude of talented customizers, photographers and story tellers. Today’s spotlight is the One Shot Picture Thread. From Troops of Doom:

“Flint’s advanced recon mission finds the river swelled from spring rain. They’ll have to locate another point for the main Joe forces to cross.”

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SDCC Exclusive Jumbo Yakface from Gentle Giant

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Jun 252013
 


Thanks to OG member Spiderpumpkin for sharing the news from YodaNews about the latest San Diego Comic Con Exclusive from Gentle Giant. The Power of the Force Yakface makes a great figure for the collection of 12″ Jumbo figures.

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Super7 to offer 4 different SDCC Exclusive ALIEN Packages

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Jun 242013
 


Super7 will offer FOUR different ALIEN ReAction Figure exclusives at San Diego Comic Con!

ALIEN REACTION FIGURE “EARLY BIRD PACKAGE
Preorders for the ALIEN ReAction Figures will begin at San Diego Comic Con….and fans who preorder a set of the five ReAction Figures at our Super7’s booth will get more than they ever expected – a full Early Bird Package containing:

An ALIEN figures display stage (including original artwork created in the style of 1970s packages), Space Club Membership Card, ALIEN photos, and a sheet of ALIEN stickers!

But the best part is this Package is FREE when you preorder your set of five figures at SDCC! The five ReAction Figures will be complete with accessories and on Blister Card packages –
* THE ALIEN (“BIG CHAP”) – with removable transparent dome, extendable jaws and glow-in-the-dark head!
* RIPLEY – with Flame Thrower
* ASH – with Motion Detector
* DALLAS – with Flame Thrower
* KANE in NOSTROMO SPACESUIT – with removable helmet and transparent visor

The Early Bird preorder for the five figures is only $100.00 in the Continental US, Rest of the world $125 (+tax) and the cost includes shipping fees! No additional postage necessary! The figures will ship between October 1~December 31, 2013, and the Early Bird Package will be handed to you on the spot at SDCC.

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SDCC Exclusive Honey Trap Whisper Variant (by Gentle Giant LTD)

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Jun 072013
 


Gentle Giant Studios reveals limited 100 piece San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Statue of Honey Trap Whisper Variant


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Pre-Orders for Six Million Dollar Man are up at BBTS!

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Jun 052013
 

Our own OG13 member and master toy maker ZICA Toys has Wave 1 and a special bonus figure for pre-orders from his newest line available now.

From ZICA:
“Big Bad Toy Store is taking preorders! The special promo set will only be available until 07/31/13. After that time retailers will have the choice to charge a higher price for the variant figure.   They’ll be on 9″ x 6″ blister cards just like vintage Kenner Star Wars and Indiana Jones figures.  The variant Steve Austin figure will be in a white mailer box, similar to what Kenner used for their promotional figures.”

 Wave 1 includes Steve Austin in Red track suit and Bionic Bigfoot. If you pre-order the bonus set for a special price you will also get a variant Steve Austin in Blue track suit.  Please support our OG Brother Craig and keep the dream of vintage toys alive!

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Mar 152013
 


Institutionalized, The 2nd quarter custom of the year contest is under way. Submit your best 1/18th custom action figure for the 2nd quarter and have a shot at Custom of the Year- Mt. Rushmore Custom Legends  in Dec.

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Mar 132013
 


In the second season of “Toy Hunter,” acclaimed toy dealer and expert Jordan Hembrough continues to travel across America buying and selling great iconic toys. As Hembrough’s reputation grows, his client list grows to include such celebrities as Gene Simmons of KISS and Danny Bonaduce from the Partridge Family – both to be featured this season.

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