[Steel Brigade]

Thanks Shakka85, Dreadnok4life, & Dreadnok Burton (good luck on your OG13!) All of you guys... your kind words are appreciated and I am thankful that you continue to visit this thread. Your enthusiasm for my characters/homages is humbling. There will be more VERY soon!!

[Steel Brigade]

NEW RECRUITS!!
#14. CODE NAME: AGENT FORESIGHT (based on the 80's line "Bronze Bombers" - "Agent Telepathy" figure )
Gunrunners
Origin: USA
An M.I.T graduate originally recruited for work with secret US Military operations to predict battle strategy outcomes before they went to action, "Agent Foresight's" unique gift to foresee the future far in advance was both a blessing & a curse. When visions went bad and carnage was seen with both friends and associates over time, a toll was taken on the military telepath. Many did not believe in her skills and this is why she was brought in for the most secret of operations. With conflict from all sides, & thinking of early retirement, she was captured in a move made by the Gunrunners after her gift was exposed. Brain-washed, she now serves under the Gunrunners to predict the MTF's actions against them, but is in a constant struggle with her own soul as she is aware that something is not right even in her wiped state. The MTF hope to rescue her but she has been listed as deceased in case things go wrong or to further stress her family.

*One of the best parts about this custom is she is made up of left over parts from my previous “Kat” & “Hard Drive” figures with some new bits! It's like buy 2 get 1 free. lol

This was my first time using the new "smooth panels" and now I can see there relevance for the right look on certain characters!

[Steel Brigade]

#15. CODE NAME: BLUE LAGOON (based on the 80's line "Commando Ranger" - "Marine Sam" figure )
Gunrunners
Origin: Fiji
Exploring the lines that were inspired from G.I. Joe in the 80's, "Commando Ranger" offers some fun ideas. I have some homages in mind and started off with "Marine Sam" (once the blue figures without armor came in stock.) I think this one came out great for a modern take on the character! I still have some Commando Rangers from my youth that I plan to update in the future using MTF!

The ex-marine known as "Blue Lagoon" is a well known and charismatic cartel in the South Pacific. Importing, exporting, & keeping the Gunrunners prices high to those who are desperate & wealthy enough to find the very best in his selling ports. His dockyards have been known to be easier to transport through his own secret navigation routes by sea to those seeking his wares. Illusive and in high demand as a weapons dealer, the MTF are looking for any information on how to find this man who resides in island paradises as his illegal gun trafficking is at an all time high!

[Steel Brigade]

#16. CODE NAME: MASKED MARAUDER (based on the Japanese Underground Idol group "Malcolm Mask McLaren" )
Marauder Task Force
Origin: Japan
This is one for fun, a tribute to the current Japanese punk underground idol group Malcolm Mask McLaren. I am a big fan of Japanese Rock/Punk/Metal/Visual/Alt Idol music and have been for over 20 years. I visited Japan in 2016 (and will be back in 2017) and had the time of my life! I am a huge fan of this group (named after the Sex Pistols manager) and have great communication with them. I saw the opportunity to make an MTF figure based on their lead girl "Mone." With MTF 's own stickers added this made for a fun tribute. Underground idols at times have weapons as props and the new MTF bats were a perfect fit here! This shows you the versatility of the MTF line!

*SPECIAL OPERATION UNDERGROUND IDOL* (Tokyo): When a Korean sect of the Gunrunners visited Japan for a 3-day Idol festival using their own Korean idols as a cover to traffick weapons to Nigerian buyers, a sting operation was setup using 3 MTF reserve Japanese operatives. One of which was the "Masked Marauder" who served as an entertainment decoy and then brought the smack down on the Korean Gunrunners men posing as staff and fans. The Korean Gunrunners leader known as "Rainmaker," was enjoying the show (as a fan of idols) and was dealt with in a showdown with the 3 undercover MTF women as they performed a special joint show on and off the stage. The women's stage props quickly became real weapons dealing out MTF justice! =)

[Steel Brigade]

The First 16! Collect them all! lol... More to come!

[Jones boys]

These are sweet! Love the Blue Lagoon figure! Spot on!

[Itchweed]

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Originally Posted by Steel Brigade

The First 16! Collect them all! lol... More to come!

Collect them all you say? Well send them my way I would be happy to collect them all. 😁 Seriously these are amazing cool! I will get a bigger look at them on my computer later but wow another home run my friend!!'

[Steel Brigade]

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Originally Posted by Jones boys

These are sweet! Love the Blue Lagoon figure! Spot on!

Thank you! Yes! I think he is a great homage!

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Originally Posted by Itchweed

Collect them all you say? Well send them my way I would be happy to collect them all. �� Seriously these are amazing cool! I will get a bigger look at them on my computer later but wow another home run my friend!!'

LOL!! I always appreciate your kind words bro! I had a lot of fun putting these together! Hopefully you will like what you see when you get that bigger view this round!

...More in the coming weeks! ;-)

[Itchweed]

Ok. These are so cool to me. I am actually working one 4 such MTF customs. Two of which are the "Commando Ranger" types. The American Defense "Assault Team Officer", and the "Bazooka Marine" that had the Love Boat bartender head. Haha. Anyway, these are great SB, I love that you included the "Masked Marauder" she is so cool and a great addition to your ranks. Outside the box ideas are what make your figs so cool.

[Steel Brigade]

Bravo buddy those are some great choices, looking fwd to seeing them when they are done, as I have at least 1 other Commando Ranger homage planned myself!
I am very glad you like the Japanese idol homage, as I have another one of those planned too! ;-) The one I made is very fun to pose! Big thanks again!! =)