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12-02-2016, 03:53 PM | #1 |
Crimson Guard
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The New Sculpt era (2001-2006) was a particular time in Joe's history. On one hand, the lines released during those years - GI Joe vs Cobra, Spytoops, Valor vs Venom and DTC - have a bad reputation because several figures had strange proportions and accessory selection were sometimes bizarre. On the other hand, a lot of great ARAH type figures were released and new enduring characters like Kamakura and Bombstrike were created during those years. I got back in to Joes as an adult in 2004-2005. The Toys R Us exclusive 6-Packs and the KB toys Operation Crimson Sabotage were what drew me back in. After that, I started picking up various Valor vs Venom figures and Comic Packs. By the time DTC was released, I was buying all the new stuff that was coming out as well as a lot of stuff that I had missed out on since quitting Joes in 1987. That included Spytroops and GvC. Even after the 25th and Pursuit of Cobra and all the other Modern Era lines, that I now exclusively collect, I still think the New Sculpt lines (and the TRU exclusives in particular) had some of the funnest figures and concepts. That's why I love recreating them as ME customs. It allows me to try to recapture the fun aspects while attempting to fix the flaws. One of the first "flaws" that I fixed was to omit Snake Eyes from the group. I was not crazy about the idea of having him in almost every pack at the time. Also, I found some other Joes to include in the squad instead. Stalker I tried several recipes for Stalker until I found one that I liked. At first, I was trying to recreate exactly the original recipe that consisted of Battle Corps Duke's body. The PoC Lowlight vest sort of works, but I felt it was too bulky for the desert. Also, I did not like the original's textured boots, so I went with regular combat boots. For the color scheme, I stuck close to the original. Head: 30th Stalker modified with POC Lowlight cap Torso, arms, hands: 50th Dusty Legs: ROC Pit Commando Harness: 50th Flint Chest holster: MTF Weapon: 30th Stalker Ambush Ambush was one of the solid figures from the original 6-pack, so I stuck close to recipe for parts and colors. I made some changes to the legs. 25th Dusty legs would have been closer to the original, but I wanted to add some holsters and pouches, so I went with the more modern ones. Head: Wolverine Origins Sabre Tooth Torso, upper arms: Ret Kwinn Lower arms: 50th Beachhead Legs, hands: 50th Firefly Belt: 25th Roadblock v2 Bandolier: Ret Ultimate Snake Eyes Helmet: 50th Dusty Weapon: RoC Ripcord
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12-02-2016, 04:08 PM | #2 |
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Nice! If Hasbro went this route instead with the Desert Patrol Squad, I don't think it would have been looked down upon so much. Also, Hasbro would have been better off changing the names of some of them like Ambush and Dusty which did not look like the characters they were supposed to represent.
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12-02-2016, 04:15 PM | #3 |
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Weapon: RoC Cover Girl?
Glad to hear Snake Eyes is going to be excluded. That guy's in everything; he deserves a break.
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12-02-2016, 04:54 PM | #4 |
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Very nice!
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12-02-2016, 04:58 PM | #5 |
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I loved the idea of a Desert Squad when this came out back in the day, but hated the execution. I look forward to seeing your full team.
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12-02-2016, 06:30 PM | #6 |
Hog Driver
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Really nice work, man!
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12-02-2016, 08:13 PM | #7 |
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Luvin' the chocolate chip camo OB!
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12-02-2016, 08:22 PM | #8 |
Crimson Guard
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Thanks guys!
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Nice! If Hasbro went this route instead with the Desert Patrol Squad, I don't think it would have been looked down upon so much. Also, Hasbro would have been better off changing the names of some of them like Ambush and Dusty which did not look like the characters they were supposed to represent.
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Thanks, it's my first time painting chocolate chip. It was actually easier than I thought. OB
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12-02-2016, 08:28 PM | #9 |
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12-02-2016, 08:38 PM | #10 |
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