Action Force - 6 Inch Figure Line by Former Hasbro GI Joe Designer Bobby Vala

AWOL · 11-26-2022, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by theNAMmagazine

Essentially like some of what he's putting out now, but a better quality. The Condor-style paintball vest and Duster-style pants (even the combat shirt) were copied from his time working on the Joe line at Hasbro. I believe there's a Flint or Duke figure who has both.

The vest, seemingly, can be attributed to the costume designers for the movie.

theNAMmagazine · 11-26-2022, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by IzzyTipsy

Have to admit, if you gave that Flint a beret and a better face he'd be a cool Flint.

Many of the figures from that timeframe of the ME were great.

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Originally Posted by AWOL

The vest, seemingly, can be attributed to the costume designers for the movie.

I don't think that's debatable. Makes one wonder why he'd choose to reuse an obvious paintball vests design for his own "realistic military line."

AWOL · 11-26-2022, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by theNAMmagazine

Many of the figures from that era of ME were great.

I'd like to see the Retaliation Joe Trooper in Classified.

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Originally Posted by theNAMmagazine

Makes one wonder why he'd choose to reuse an obvious paintball vests design for his own "realistic military line."

Paintball gear looks freakin' cool, imo.

Source: https://www.amazon.com/Jffcestore-Ta...8FBP3W2D&psc=1

theNAMmagazine · 11-26-2022, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by AWOL

Paintball gear looks freakin' cool, imo.

Source: https://www.amazon.com/Jffcestore-Ta...8FBP3W2D&psc=1

I believe that's mislabeled airsoft (I wouldn't want to get hit in the face with a paintball wearing that). Definitely "tacticool," but not very practical.

AWOL · 11-26-2022, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by theNAMmagazine

I believe that's airsoft (I wouldn't want to get hit in the face with a paintball wearing that). Definitely "tacticool," but not very practical.

It's listed as paintball gear, but you could be right.

In the world of action figures, I believe cool overtakes practical...though, I'm sure everyone's mileage varies.

IzzyTipsy · 11-26-2022, 07:19 PM

I'd be up for a Star Wars Gaming Greats style of sublime for Classified with movie and other media designs.

They all warmed but besides the too small head peg movie Scarlett looks hella cool.

Yeet · 11-26-2022, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by theNAMmagazine

Many of the figures from that timeframe of the ME were great.

I don't think that's debatable. Makes one wonder why he'd choose to reuse an obvious paintball vests design for his own "realistic military line."

The vests were originally designed by Paramount specifically for GI Joe Retaliation. After the movie, the Chinese knockoff companies started pumping out replicas of said GI Joe vests for airsoft, where then b grade army movies started to use them and they became very popular among airsofties. And now Vala is using said airsoft vests. Also that Duke and Flint figures that have said vests are from the GI Joe Retaliation toyline, aka origin of said vests.

AWOL · 11-26-2022, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Yeet

The vests were originally designed by Paramount specifically for GI Joe Retaliation. After the movie, the Chinese knockoff companies started pumping out replicas of said GI Joe vests for airsoft, where then b grade army movies started to use them and they became very popular among airsofties. And now Vala is using said airsoft vests. Also that Duke and Flint figures that have said vests are from the GI Joe Retaliation toyline, aka origin of said vests.

Yeet, I just noticed your Custom User Title...I'm...speechless.

ozzie92 · 11-26-2022, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AWOL

Yeet, I just noticed your Custom User Title...I'm...speechless.

Ha, the OG version is still here and active. However, he?s chilled out a bit and acting like a regular dude, which is a bit refreshing, really.

AWOL · 11-26-2022, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ozzie92

Ha, the OG version is still here and active. However, he?s chilled out a bit and acting like a regular dude, which is a bit refreshing, really.

He changed it right away. Not sure how long he had it like that...

11-26-2022, 06:56 PM	#11431
AWOL Just a fan Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: NY Posts: 6,241	Quote: Originally Posted by theNAMmagazine Essentially like some of what he's putting out now, but a better quality. The Condor-style paintball vest and Duster-style pants (even the combat shirt) were copied from his time working on the Joe line at Hasbro. I believe there's a Flint or Duke figure who has both. The vest, seemingly, can be attributed to the costume designers for the movie. Last edited by AWOL; 11-26-2022 at 06:59 PM..

11-26-2022, 07:02 PM	#11432
theNAMmagazine The pain in your ass.... Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 1,551	Quote: Originally Posted by IzzyTipsy Have to admit, if you gave that Flint a beret and a better face he'd be a cool Flint. Many of the figures from that timeframe of the ME were great. Quote: Originally Posted by AWOL The vest, seemingly, can be attributed to the costume designers for the movie. I don't think that's debatable. Makes one wonder why he'd choose to reuse an obvious paintball vests design for his own "realistic military line." __________________ "Every man's heart one day beats its final beat. His lungs breathe a final breath. And if what that man did in his life makes the blood pulse through the body of others, and makes them bleed deeper and something larger than life, then his essence, his spirit, will be immortalized." ~ The Ultimate Warrior Last edited by theNAMmagazine; 11-26-2022 at 07:04 PM..

11-26-2022, 07:09 PM	#11434
theNAMmagazine The pain in your ass.... Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 1,551	Quote: Originally Posted by AWOL Paintball gear looks freakin' cool, imo. Source: https://www.amazon.com/Jffcestore-Ta...8FBP3W2D&psc=1 I believe that's mislabeled airsoft (I wouldn't want to get hit in the face with a paintball wearing that). Definitely "tacticool," but not very practical. __________________ "Every man's heart one day beats its final beat. His lungs breathe a final breath. And if what that man did in his life makes the blood pulse through the body of others, and makes them bleed deeper and something larger than life, then his essence, his spirit, will be immortalized." ~ The Ultimate Warrior Last edited by theNAMmagazine; 11-26-2022 at 07:13 PM..

11-26-2022, 09:51 PM	#11439
ozzie92 Bald Master Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Wolverine Lake, MI Posts: 13,836	Quote: Originally Posted by AWOL Yeet, I just noticed your Custom User Title...I'm...speechless. Ha, the OG version is still here and active. However, he?s chilled out a bit and acting like a regular dude, which is a bit refreshing, really. __________________ "Once got busy in the back of a Buzz Boar!" FEEDBACK: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/buy-se...ck-thread.html CUSTOM WORK: https://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-j...s-customs.html

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