Rise of the 25th Custom Secto-Viper

20 years ago, I always thought the Cobra BUGG was a cooky vehicle. It had limited armour, limited armament, and was coloured too conspicious. Fast forward 9 years later, I chanced upon 2 complete examples with one driver. I kept the better one in storage and issued the other to Cobra forces on hand.
Now that the 25th Anniversary line is here, I have an iconic Cobra BUGG with no driver, until now.

Put your hands together as the Head Snake himself present to you the Custom 25th Anniversary Secto-Viper

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Toy Fair 09: New GI Joe Rise of Cobra figures and vehicles

As most of you may know, GI Joe is set to release a live action movie this year. Thanks to YoJoe.com for providing new pics during Toy Fair 2009.

Product pictures are found here.

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Custom 25th Anniversary Long Range

I have grown accustomed to the ’80s G.I. Joe line and, back then, I knew the Order of Battle like the back of my palm. So, when I heard of this custom, I had to consult yojoe.com just to make sure my memory is correct.

Long Range, as it turned out, was a sniper from the Sigma line and not the long range artillery expert from the original toyline. So, Glen did the former version of Long Range in 25th Anniversary fashion:

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Custom 25th Anniversary Heavy Duty

Heavy Duty is one of those new characters (for my time, anyway) that one would buy because of the accessories. After having it for a few days, I grew fond of it as it has character, ripped shirt and pizza camo notwithstanding.

Up for review is Glen of Toy Soldiers 1:18’s Custom Heavy Duty:

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Guns Inspiration: Mercs in the Congo

I came across this 1966 Italian Documentary on youtube and Google about the end of European colonialism in Africa:
Warning: A little Graphic!

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