[Flint_rocks]

I have no idea how I missed your Oon tribute, but I laughed when I saw him going back through your thread. Dude, I hated him so much. In my opinion he is the most annoying sidekick of all 80s characters. I know Snarf and T-Bob get bad raps, but Oon got under my skin like no other character. Squire looks great though yet he truly is a recognizable homage to Oon.

You've been on a roll as of late.

[Steel Brigade]

Welcome back brother! It's like you showed up just in time lol!!! Yup! We had some Flint_rocks fan service between the Wheeled Warriors homages in November & Skull Hawk finally being finished this month with the rest of January's crew!

All of our fave 80s cartoons usually had an annoying sidekick, not sure who's the worst for me, but I loved making the "Squire"/Oon homage a bulked up fighter in contrast to his cartoon persona... Thanks for checking them out & great to have you back!

[paokole]

Dude, what a way to receive/celebrate the new year 2023!! Who needs fireworks when we can feel the stunning effect of a new round of SB MGR build/custom awesomeness. Love the colors, the characters and the new custom kits to help reach perfection in all.

I knew a drop of a popular Red Shadows character was imminent & incoming That AVACS kit and German belt couldn't look better with that built, awesome work man. The Red Shadows and Action Force were the first action figures I played with as a kid and Muton was amongst the favorites. Doesn't happen often so it's so much fun to see beautifully executed RS figures as they always bring back good memories. Now I want to see what other characters you plan on introducing!!

That Skull Hawk looks fierce and intimidating...and badass and want to replicate this S.T.O.P. vs S.C.U.M. recipe ASAP haha. Really nice concept brother. BFS harness and that groovy mask that fits perfectly by the way covering as much as it should, take this build to the next level! Again, never experimented with the German belt so thank you for showing its versatility. Really like it on the t-shirt look!

No doubt the best Lift Ticket custom/build in my book. Accessories/gear/colors are perfectly balanced so yes your tweaks to the already successful geared-up offering makes this even more desirable. Your attention to detail is impeccable so kudos to you for following the original toy's design.

You know I love all the lady figures that excel in the business of "violent & sexy" and Giko is no exception!! And YES that no-nonsense attitude hit me in the face the moment I glimpsed on her posing with the chainsaw she gracefully carries around. Another build intelligently & creatively put together, the head being a great choice to inspire the manga look. Love it!!

And then you're finishing us off with that awesome badass looking Leatherneck I'd say being patient paid off big time...they say good things come to those who wait and this is a perfect example because that camo is perfection for said character. That noggin for Skull Hawk applies in this case as well. They're like the missing pieces of the puzzle. Still waiting for the Recon-Ops MK-II rolled up sleeves to arrive so I can attempt a Footloose build, though there's some more green to the original look. Anyway, your backpack config is fantastic, just the right amount of pouches that really compliments the build nicely. Definitely the best MGR based custom of Leatherneck I've seen.

Beautiful work brother, look forward to seeing what's coming next!!

[Steel Brigade]

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Originally Posted by paokole

Dude, what a way to receive/celebrate the new year 2023!! Who needs fireworks when we can feel the stunning effect of a new round of SB MGR build/custom awesomeness. Love the colors, the characters and the new custom kits to help reach perfection in all.
I knew a drop of a popular Red Shadows character was imminent & incoming That AVACS kit and German belt couldn't look better with that built, awesome work man. The Red Shadows and Action Force were the first action figures I played with as a kid and Muton was amongst the favorites. Doesn't happen often so it's so much fun to see beautifully executed RS figures as they always bring back good memories. Now I want to see what other characters you plan on introducing!!
That Skull Hawk looks fierce and intimidating...and badass and want to replicate this S.T.O.P. vs S.C.U.M. recipe ASAP haha. Really nice concept brother. BFS harness and that groovy mask that fits perfectly by the way covering as much as it should, take this build to the next level! Again, never experimented with the German belt so thank you for showing its versatility. Really like it on the t-shirt look!
No doubt the best Lift Ticket custom/build in my book. Accessories/gear/colors are perfectly balanced so yes your tweaks to the already successful geared-up offering makes this even more desirable. Your attention to detail is impeccable so kudos to you for following the original toy's design.
You know I love all the lady figures that excel in the business of "violent & sexy" and Giko is no exception!! And YES that no-nonsense attitude hit me in the face the moment I glimpsed on her posing with the chainsaw she gracefully carries around. Another build intelligently & creatively put together, the head being a great choice to inspire the manga look. Love it!!
And then you're finishing us off with that awesome badass looking Leatherneck I'd say being patient paid off big time...they say good things come to those who wait and this is a perfect example because that camo is perfection for said character. That noggin for Skull Hawk applies in this case as well. They're like the missing pieces of the puzzle. Still waiting for the Recon-Ops MK-II rolled up sleeves to arrive so I can attempt a Footloose build, though there's some more green to the original look. Anyway, your backpack config is fantastic, just the right amount of pouches that really compliments the build nicely. Definitely the best MGR based custom of Leatherneck I've seen.
Beautiful work brother, look forward to seeing what's coming next!!

As always you flatter me buddy! =)
Great story about you growing up with Action Force, I had know idea! Thanks for sharing! I currently have 2 more Red Shadows characters planned at this time...
The German belt is a good one, & I've used it quite a bit, keep in mind since it is fit for the WWII figs that it is a lil' big/loose on the Trooper/Contractor bodies, & filling those ports helps keep a secure fit, so I tend to fill those 6 ports up! Glad you like the Lift-Ticket as much as I do, in following the original a bit more I think he's a show-stopper, one of MGR's best offerings to date, just tweeked a bit! ;-)

Giko's body & head skin tone match perfectly despite being from 2 different toy lines & being years/continents apart lol! I had the clear ripped shirt on her for a while which gave her a "wet t-shirt" look, but I really wanted the white version for accuracy, so between the wait on the white, (& then luckily having Avac's specially make me a yellow scarf), she was put on hold since last summer, so I was glad I could finally release her the way I wanted!

...EXACTLY! As you said the missing pieces to the puzzle!

I went back & forth on Leatherneck's backpack until I had a fit/function that I liked, with the bullets, canteen, & pouches! Looking fwd to your upcoming Footloose man! Thanks again, I always look forward to your thorough reviews & thoughts on my stuff my good friend!

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