Custom Vehicle Inspiration: Special Forces Hi-lux

Normally, when the word “Technical” is mentioned, the first image comes to mind is that of a Toyota pick-up truck overloaded with AK-toting gunmen with a mounted Warsaw Pact light machine gun mounted on top.
Nothing new there.

What is now interesting is the modern Western equivalent used in Afghanistan. Usually a Ford pickup truck loaded with gear and M4 wielding soldiers. Now, that’s stylish.

While writing for my upcoming WIP vehicle, I came across this article from
Adam Wilder on a project involving a Toyota Hi-lux. I just had to feature this.

Special Forces Hi-Lux

Words cannot describe the end result of this project. The contrast of the glossy racer red and military gear is perfect!

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Potential Joe Custom: Clone Wars Turbo Tank and Pit Mobile Headquarters

Toy Fair 2009 was a chance to take a gander at the upcoming releases from Hasbro. I was not so keen on the GI Joe Pit Mobile Headquarters as it is essentially, a playset.

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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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Custom 25th Anniversary Dr. Mindbender

Everyone’s favourite dentist turned evil mind control scientist has now been given the 25th Anniversary treatment, courtesy of Castle of Toy Soldiers 1:18.

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Custom 25th Anniversary Zandar

Zandar has got to be one of the most memorable action figures I have had as kid since it broke my series of collecting Ninjas exclusively. Back then, I was finally convinced that G.I. Joe action figures can realistically pose with firearms. Though, I later found out that Zandar’s rifle had a narrow grip that made it possible. Nonetheless, I would bring Zandar to school as a stow-away and his colour changing skin reacting to sunlight would not cease to amaze me. I’m very sure my vision was poor, back then, due to staring at strong indirect sunlight.
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MG Snake Custom Action Figure Review

A truly unique custom I have come across is this MG Snake custom done by StormShadow of Toy Soldiers 1:18.

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