Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Modern Era : Gyro Viper

Cobra Mamba Driver



Gyro-Viper was released as part of the sixth series (1987), packaged exclusively with the Cobra Mamba helicopter. He was also sold in 1988, then was discontinued domestically in 1989.

Friday, January 15, 2010

Modern Era : Shock Viper

Cobra Fire Assault Trooper





Shock Viper was released as part of the eighteenth series (2002), carded in a two-pack with Serpentor (v2). Shock Viper was part of the Real American Hero Collection "Wave 5" figures in 2002 that was not released in stores, but was only available in limited quantities to online retailers.

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Modern Era : Opie - Sons Of Anarchy Figure



Riding through this world, all alone, God takes your soul; you're on your own, The crow flies straight, a perfect line .....

I loved the Show and had to make an Opie Custom for the Sons Of Anarchy fans
so i Grabbed the nearest Torch Vest and went to work.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

G.I. Joe Snow RAM with Frostbite





This Vehichle was a well needed one in the joe teams arsenal after the Rise of Cobra movie hit, i mean the Cobra's have a Hummer right ? so the joes needed something that could go to war and Tear the streets up at the same time to. for now im calling it the Snow RAM and Frostbite cant get enuff of taking her out Snake hunting with Snow job.

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Modern Era : Crimson Guard Immortal (India)

Cobra Elite Trooper




Well this was fun to make, This Crimson Guard Immortal here has removable chest armor and hes Fully Playable you may notice hes a lil different than the Regular CGI and that's because the figure i used to make this one happened to be the version that was released in India so he has a few different paint apps then the US version

This version of Crimson Guard Immortal was available carded in India in 2001. G.I.Joe toys in India were produced by the Funskool toy company.

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Modern Era : Golobulus

Cobra-la Leader

Now this Creature was created after seeing sum post of people making Golobulus Customs using the Beo Wolf Grendel Figures lower Torso before that i had Golob sporting Leg's lol so i had to give it a Try this is another oldie but goodie that looks great in my Display case at home

Golobulus was first released carded as part of the sixth series (1987) in a Cobra-La three-pack along with Nemesis Enforcer and Royal Guard. The set was also sold the following year and was discontinued domestically in 1989.

Modern Era : Muskrat

Swamp Fighter


Muskrat was one of my favorites growing up so I'm glad I was able to get him in my line up of joes, something tells me i might make this guy again but the next one I do will be paintless if I do go for it.

Muskrat was released carded as part of the seventh series (1988). He was also sold in 1989 and discontinued domestically in 1990.

Thursday, December 31, 2009

Modern Era : Slash

Ninja / Mercenary



I made Slash after seeing i believe it was Daremo the Ninja Master customizers and i just copied his recipe and made one for myself so i wanna give all the credit to him for coming up with a great part selection for Slash

Cobra Slash was released as part of the twenty-first series (2005), carded in a two-pack with Cobra Slice (v6) as part of the Valor vs Venom line. This figure was released in late 2004, but is considered a 2005 product by Hasbro. The packaging also included a Valor vs Venom Comic and Product Catalog.

He was rereleased on a single card in 2008 in specialty markets.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Modern Era : Zandar



I did this Custom a long time ago now, he was another favorite of mine growing up i thought id post up Zartans Brother so others that missed him can see him.

Zandar was released carded as part of the fifth series (1986). He was also available in 1987 and was discontinued in 1988.

Moder Era : USS Flagg Deck Crew Set

W.H.A.L.E. Pilot, Sailor,Admiral, Navy Assault Seaman


Well this is my Uss Flagg deck crew
To bad i dont have a Flagg yet lol... but when i do these guys will run it for me, I made Keel Haul and Topside from scratch and updated Cutters head with a special cast made by Tank Member "Bantha" and i threw my Hasbro made Shippy in for the Pictures sake

Keel Haul was released as part of the fourth series (1985), packaged exclusively with the U.S.S. Flagg aircraft carrier. He was also sold in 1986, then was discontinued domestically in 1987.

In 1989, he was available mail-order as part of the "Special Missions Drivers" set with Ace, Thunder, Lampreys, Strato-Viper, and Motor Viper.

Left-over bagged Keel-Haul figures were eventually released through some strange channels and ended up as prizes at Chuck E. Cheese pizza/arcades and carnivals around the country as "Skeeball" prizes in 1993.

This action figure is often referred to as "Admiral Keel Haul".

Topside was released carded as part of the ninth series (1990). He was discontinued domestically in 1991.

Cutter was packaged exclusively with the G.I.Joe Hovercraft (W.H.A.L.E.) as part of the third series (1984). Cutter and the WHALE Hovercraft were also available in 1985. They were discontinued in 1986.

Shipwreck was first released as part of the fourth series (1985). He was also available in 1986 and was discontinued in 1987.

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Moder Era : Low-Light

Night Spotter



I had this idea in my head for a while and i finally got all the pieces in order to get this simple but effective custom done of one of the fan favorites of the ARAH line

Low-Light was released carded as part of the fifth series (1986). He was also available in 1987 and was discontinued in 1988.

Monday, December 28, 2009

Operation Flaming M.O.T.H Range Viper

Cobra Wilderness Trooper



What can i say ? I had sum Xtra Range Helmets and thought about this kool looking version of the RV and made it happen as close as i could without using alot of paint

Range-Viper (v3) was released with the Operation Flaming M.O.T.H. set 2 of 4: Desert Theater set. This set was available through the Official G.I. Joe Collectors Club as a part of the twenty second series (2006).

Modern Era : Cover Girl

Wolverine Driver



Well i made this after seeing the Rise of Cobra Cover Girl Released with little to any traits to the 83 figures so i just had to have the Original Version in my Modern Era Ranks and whipped this Up !


Cover Girl was released as part of the second series (1983), packaged exclusively with the Wolverine Missile Tank.

Cover Girl and the Wolverine Missile Tank were also sold in 1984. Cover Girl was discontinued in 1985.

Modern Era : Hydro Viper

Cobra Underwater Elite Trooper



With this Hydro Viper i wanted to combine the best of the ARAH wth the Modern Era and fused this together creating the Hydro Viper we all knew and loved

Hydro-Viper was first released carded as part of the seventh series (1988). He was also sold in 1989 and was discontinued domestically in 1990.

Modern Era : Steel Brigade

Special Forces


When the Incredible Hulk Line was laying on shelves i noticed some of the figures had Steel Brigade helmets and so i now had a way to create a SB Figure, this was before the ROC Pit Commando came along with these helmets making them alot easier to get

Steel Brigade was first available in the sixth series (1987) as a mail-in offer from Hasbro Direct. The offer was hyped as a "personalized" figure, and came with a personalized bio certificate. It essentially was a figure made up of repainted parts from other figures with the head being the only original piece.

From the years 1987 through 1994, Steel Brigade was offered off and on from Hasbro Direct. As the years passed, different parts of different figures were recolored and used to create new variations of the Steel Brigade figure.

Modern Era : Skull Buster

Range Viper Leader


Skull Buster the Range Viper Leader was Big Mean and Purple and i still loved him so he was a must for my Collection of the Modern Era

Skull Buster was released as part of the eighteenth series (2002), carded in a two-pack with Heavy Duty (v4).