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01-07-2022, 08:44 AM | #1 |
Crimson Guard
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Every Joe #170: Swamp-Viper
Introduced in 2003 as part of a GI Joe Collectors' Club set, Swamp-Viper was a head-to-toe repaint of the ARAH Mega-Viper. During the GI Joe Retaliation line, though, Swamp-Viper returned with an all new sculpt as a vehicle driver. Most collectors hated the low POA figures, but a few of us have taken a shine to them over the years. (Don't get me started on how much I like that Clutch figure!) Articulation aside, the design of the Retaliation SV was unique, so I used it for the Swamp-Viper artwork, but backfilled it with the original '03 colors. Also presented is a recolor of the artwork with its Retaliation color set. Last edited by Clockwise; 02-06-2022 at 08:08 PM.. |
01-07-2022, 08:55 AM | #2 |
Just a fan
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I prefer the blue/gray one. Very cool.
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01-07-2022, 11:19 AM | #3 |
LNC Commander
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Love these. Great work!
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01-08-2022, 05:04 PM | #4 |
Crimson Guard
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Thanks!
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01-08-2022, 05:30 PM | #5 |
Hisstank.Com General
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I really like this art. Wish the figure had more articulation
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01-09-2022, 08:18 PM | #6 |
Crimson Guard
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Thanks. It's fun to take some of the less-embraced figures and translate them into art.
I just posted on a thread for one of my figure customs how much I wish the ReAction figures had knee articulation. I defend the Retaliation driver figures because the sculpt work on them is phenomenal, but even if they had just given them knees they'd be massively improved. Last edited by Clockwise; 01-09-2022 at 08:19 PM.. Reason: more info |
01-11-2022, 09:00 AM | #7 |
ORZO
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Love both versions of your Swamp Viper! The orange is the one I?m most familiar with, you did a great job with his portrait. Coloring on him is great, then love the reflection off his face field and those rivets on his gloves. Super small detail on the gloves but it adds so much.
I always saw the Mega Viper repaint but don?t think I knew he was Swamp Viper, so as always, I learn something new coming into your threads. Haha. This color scheme came out badass as well! Really cool shades for his blue and gray base colors, love the black line work bouncing off the blue, then the little red / orange accents really pop off the more neutral colors. Amazing job on these two! I was just looking at my Swamp Viper on my shelf yesterday and thought the same thing.....this design and sculpt is sooo cool, just needed to bend his knees and elbows! Haha, decided I?m just gonna have to make a custom of one to pair with my 5poa. Loved Clutch and that Cobra Commander that came with the HISS too. All fantastic sculpts but limited because of the 5 poa. I think they would all be highly desirable figures had they given them articulation.
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