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02-03-2024, 12:31 AM | #1971 |
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NEW RECRUITS!!!!!
WAVE 95: 471. RECOIL (based on G.I. Joe ARAH "Recoil" '89) G.I. Joe Origin: USA 'NAM 19XX I admit that we did not have Recoil as kids, & he was not in my viewfinder (despite his presence in the DIC animation) until I got his hat as a freebie from AVAC's & then was like... "well I gotta make Recoil lol!" The biggest challenge with this build was how to emulate his mid-section & then my go-to "steady cam belt" came to the rescue... get some grenades in there & wham-o... Pretty sure I've bought more of those belts & used them for nothing they are intended for more than anyone lol. Fun to finally get to use the Recon-Ops MK II body on a build too... BIO: To say RECOIL is unpopular in the Joe ranks is an understatement. He says it's "just for practice" but he loves to sneak up on people & scare them. Caused a few black eyes & that's why troops say he wears the sunglasses 24/7. His main role is as a "LURP" for the Joes, you know the guy who sneaks around & carries 100 pounds of gear & rations for the troops without getting noticed, something that you have to be both in great physical condition & extra sneaky for not to get noticed by the enemy! |
02-03-2024, 12:31 AM | #1972 |
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472. THE VYPRA SISTERHOOD (inspired by TRU exclusive Cobra Strike Team "Vypra" ver. 3 2004)
Crimson Moon Affiliate Origin: Various 'NAM 19XX Parts Bin Build! Vypra came about here as I am currently working on 3 versions of my fave Jinx, & as this combo came together, it reminded me of the red "sisters' version of Vypra(s) that came out at TRU 2 decades ago more than a Jinxy homage. Having already done the original blue/black version, & liking the new Classified Python Patrol version, the timing just felt right for a Vypra homage again. I tried a few different skirt options on her (long red, short white) but short black looked the best. Pro tip: the MGR light tan skin/Asian tone is a perfect match with the Boss Fight Hannah/Alice skinned parts, so that's how I have matching hands for this build before there are even any available from MGR! ;-) BIO: THE VYPRA SISTERHOOD is a secret sect for hire of all female assassins, ninjas, bodyguards, messengers, & thieves, based in South East Asia & the Middle East. Their feats are legendary & the reputation in high regard, as they have foiled many a threat against the enemy & rogue forces that hire them. Currently their Ninja Strike Team is working as bodyguards for the heavily targeted Crimson Moon first lady.... REDNOK! Last edited by Steel Brigade; 02-10-2024 at 12:22 AM.. |
02-03-2024, 12:32 AM | #1973 |
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473. CHOPPER (a MTF homage to "Dillon" in Predator)
Eagle Force Origin: USA 'NAM 19XX *Marauder "CHOPPA RIDER SOB" Geared-Up Figure+ It was sad to hear of the passing of the iconic actor Carl Weathers recently. I've had this "geared up" figure homage for quite awhile, but ironically he kept getting pushed back in drops (as when I purchase "geared-up" figs, I tend to not to want to have more than 1 per drop, & would rather just pepper them in amongst several drops, & this guy kept getting pushed back, until he eventually got scheduled for this one.) He was even considered for part of the "Dino-Hunters" drops, due to how influenced some of those figures (& POC) were by Predator. With that said, it feels fitting now, after all this time, to have him here as a tribute to Carl. I did do a few changes from the original (& very cool) MGR release, like I filled all the empty port holes with extra gear & gave him different boots... small changes that I like for the better. RIP Carl. BIO: CHOPPER was one of CAPTAIN EAGLE'S best pilots & was captured (along with EAGLE) by CRIMSON MOON. Long thought to be MIA, & since many years have past, it was only recently discovered that he had survived, along with EAGLE & others of the Eagle Force team. GUNG-HO & his secret Marauder Task Force unit, is hoping to bring both the POWS home & members of CRIMSON MOON to justice! |
02-03-2024, 12:32 AM | #1974 |
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474. RETELO (based on the upcoming Operation Recall "Retelo" concept character 2023)
Operation Recall Origin: USA Season 9 Parts Bin Build! I had the idea to build "Operation Recall's" lead character "Rotelo" for quite sometime, but had a hard time committing to the character, as he was most likely a "one-off" for me for the Operation Recall upcoming O-Ring range, rather than a full "Recall Roster" line-up of themed builds (like I like to do.) When I ended up not using the brown bearded MGR "Russell" head for a cartoon G.I. Joe The Movie colored Renegade Taurus custom, I ended up wanting to use the head anyway for something else, & finally committed to Rotelo. Joerauder builder/Hiss Tank member "Rob" ended up beating me to the chase by making this character already, as mine sat on the slow boat of assembling enough leftover parts to make him. With that said, Rob's final build did influence my decision to use the Final Faction drone & there are other similarities (& differences) as well, which is fun to see with our 2 building styles. I had a chance to use Grid Iron Studios 1/18 tactical helmet for the first time here & it's good stuff, I think it gives him a little more modern edge. Not sure if I will build anymore Operation Recall characters, but I do like "Runback" & "Damselfly." If they ever decide to do the create-a-character kickstarter again, I'll have to get in on that action! BIO (Mostly Classified) : The Marauder Task Force thought they were the only (sanctioned by the broken international government's) secret lawful military after the Armageddon War, but they were very surprised to learn they were not the only ones. This happened when the MTF came across a heroic military group called "Operation Recall" in a crossover mission. Not much is known about them, but ATHENA mentioned that their stoic leader, code named: RETELO, seemed like he could have been a former member of their original team, but could not offer any secret intelligence if he was at one time, an "ordinary Joe..." Last edited by Steel Brigade; 02-03-2024 at 03:10 PM.. |
02-03-2024, 12:33 AM | #1975 |
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475. ALPINE (based on G.I. Joe Valor vs. Venom 2004 "Alpine" - aka ver. 3)
G.I. Joe Origin: USA 'NAM 19XX After 474 figures in, it may surprise you to learn that, despite never appearing before in 'My MTF Universe" roster of builds, Alpine is one of my favorite G.I. Joes! You may think it's because he's funny in the Sunbow show or because he is one of the better 1985 sculpts... But it's actually because a classmate of mine gave me the OG for free one day on a school bus ride home, & because of this, he was one of my (first 10) earliest Joes. Inspired by getting an extra MGR "Ajani" head, his creation came about very quickly, the only thing that held him (& this wave) up from getting dropped in late January, was that I needed that rope bandolier, so I made a call & AVAC's to the rescue! BIO: *From the middle of the flat dusty Snake River Plain where Alpine was born he could see the mountains on the horizon in almost every direction like a physical barrier between him and the world he wanted. He took up mountain climbing during college and continued as a recreational climber during his brief tenure as an accountant for a large publishing firm. The G.I. Joe team gave Alpine the most hazardous of all conditions: With the enemy shooting at him!* ALPINE is usually teamed up with BAZOOKA for special missions & often complains why he always gets stuck with "the big oaf" while FLINT always seems to get paired with the beautiful LADY JAYE, & yet, he keeps a sense of humor about the whole thing (& everything in general) on every mission, a trait the entire Team all appreciates, especially during the tough times... Minus FLINT. *from Alpine's OG GI Joe ARAH file card |
02-03-2024, 01:57 PM | #1976 |
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Solid batch. Recoil hits hard and I'm simply not ready to talk about Carl.
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02-03-2024, 03:10 PM | #1977 |
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Smashing assortment of epically awesome characters!!
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02-03-2024, 03:59 PM | #1978 |
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Excellent round of figures SB! Retelo and Alpine look to be the top guys in this group for me, they look great. And solid of you to include Carl Weathers with this lot, he was an action icon for me growing up and should always be remembered.
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02-03-2024, 09:17 PM | #1979 |
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Great batch all round. Ever figure is awesome.
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02-04-2024, 02:43 PM | #1980 |
Crimson Guard
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Hey, SB, great group of guys. That is a wonderful fix for the Recoil build. His cross strap is THE VERY REASON why I have not done a Recoil build yet. Eureka!
I am of the age that ROCKY II and ROCKY III were on HBO constantly, so Carl will always be Apollo Creed to me (Ding…ding). The Dillon character, arguably, may be even more closely associated with Carl Weathers. Chopper is a great tribute. But that Adjani head on that body is a superb Alpine. I will jealously appropriate your build for my own Alpine. It is a shame that MJ does not have any more brown Contract-Ops pants.
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