Figures Rock n? Roll 1982 Classified

Julius Downey · 05-21-2022, 01:21 PM

I’ve been a GI JOE fan since 1982. Scraping together my $2/week allowance back then, it mostly went to comic books, and likewise, Marvel Comics GI JOE: ARAH, first and foremost. Issue #1 had Rock 'n Roll on the RAM motorcycle in that first adventure, and it pretty much cemented the idea with me that Rock ‘n Roll and the RAM motorcycle were a match.

Fast forward to seeing the RAM for sale at my local toy store (TOYVILLE in Downey, California), and I was confused to see BREAKER on the box riding this awesome motorcycle. Huh? I liked Breaker, but I get that what MARVEL COMICS did in their comics didn’t always line up with what the overlords at HASBRO had in mind for positioning their motorcycle accessory toy.

Still, I will always think Rock ‘n Roll when it comes to the RAM (which by the way, was my gateway bike to becoming a motorcycle rider as an adult).

What I did:
- I stripped and re-painted the Breaker figure hair to blonde and added wash to the face to age him up a little
- The M60, ammo belts & bag, rifle & holster, and helmet are from Grid Iron Studios: https://tinyurl.com/2p84te4u
- Dissembled the body to remove the tactical vest so the ammo belts sat properly and also to help the figure hold the M60 better

46 Zone · 05-21-2022, 02:10 PM

Nice

AWOL · 05-21-2022, 02:32 PM

Looks great.

Griff · 05-21-2022, 03:15 PM

That turned put great man.

Mr Hebime · 05-21-2022, 04:17 PM

Excellent looking Rock N Roll man!

Julius Downey · 05-21-2022, 05:26 PM

Thanks, all!

Long Shot · 05-21-2022, 05:41 PM

Outstanding work sir!

dbritt · 05-21-2022, 06:43 PM

That is a work of art, man. Well done. What a great update.

ponygt · 05-21-2022, 07:32 PM

That’s sweet!!

Hard-er Master · 05-22-2022, 05:52 AM

Nice work!

HM

05-21-2022, 02:10 PM	#2
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AWOL Pollster Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: NY Posts: 4,278	Looks great. __________________

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dbritt Crimson Guard Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NC Posts: 1,155	That is a work of art, man. Well done. What a great update. __________________ Feedback thread: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/buy-se...38-dbritt.html Buy/Sell/Trade thread: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...ritts-bst.html

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Julius Downey Cobra Soldier Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 44	Thanks, all!

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