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  • megowgsh
    Customego HoF Curator
    • Nov 19, 2003
    • 7420

    Agent Orange -- First Foe of Batman and the Outsiders

    In Batman and the Outsiders No. 3 our heroes for the first time as an "official" team came face to face with Agent Orange.

    Agent Orange was originally a man claiming to have served in the Armed Forces who saw combat in the Vietnam War. He further claims that during that time he suffered some type of debilitating injury or ailment, and was bitter and resentful over how he was treated by both the military and the general public upon his return to the United States.

    Deciding that the government had to pay for his mistreatment, he became Agent Orange, and, armed with a gun that fires napalm, began to commit a series of terrorist attacks in Gotham City. These attacks were to culminate with a massive final strike in which he and his followers would expose the entire city to toxic gas, killing thousands.

    The attack was foiled by the Batman and his teammates in the Outsiders. Agent Orange was captured and sent to prison, and remains there to this day.



    This was the only appearance Agent Orange ever made.



    Now I displayed my custom Agent Orange at Mego Meet as a live, in-person "Obscure Villain Contest" reminiscent of the one I used to have on my website. Sadly, none of the "fan-boys" who showed up to MM knew who he was.

    His suit was made by me; his head is a combination GA Sandman with the beret from a PACO Magnificent Team action figure; harness from Big Jim I believe; hoses from 12" GI Joe; CAT boots, cuffs and gripper hands painted orange; CAT body with swivel arms; CTVT rifle; tank on back from LJN Emergency kit and tank on front custom made.



    With Batman and Geo Force in hot pursuit



    I made everything orange because I think the only reason he had some "yellow" in the comics was to give him more "depth". Viva artistic freedom!

    Hope you enjoy and as always, Thanks for looking!

    Peace, Love and Megos,

    Austin
    Check out ALL my customs at https://www.facebook.com/megowgshcustoms
  • GaryPlaysWithDolls
    Mighty Man/Monster Maker
    • Aug 14, 2007
    • 2347

    #2
    That is one obscure, orange figure. Cool. I love his gasmask thing. Very cool.

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    • ScottA
      Original Member
      • Jun 25, 2001
      • 12264

      #3
      That is beyond cool Dude.
      sigpic WANTED: Boxed, Carded and Kresge Carded WGSH

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      • Blackkryptonite
        Persistent Member
        • Jun 28, 2006
        • 2118

        #4
        Wow, so spot on! You nailed the head, Austin!

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        • Type3Toys
          Home Of The Type3 Body
          • Jan 18, 2005
          • 629

          #5
          He looks perfect Austin!
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          • The Toyroom
            The Packaging King
            • Dec 31, 2004
            • 16653

            #6
            Originally posted by megowgsh
            Now I displayed my custom Agent Orange at Mego Meet as a live, in-person "Obscure Villain Contest" reminiscent of the one I used to have on my website. Sadly, none of the "fan-boys" who showed up to MM knew who he was.
            I saw pics of your figure at the Meet and instantly knew who it was!
            Nice job!
            Think OUTSIDE the Box! For the BEST in Repro & Custom Packaging!

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            • megowgsh
              Customego HoF Curator
              • Nov 19, 2003
              • 7420

              #7
              ^^^I knew if anybody knew him it would be you.
              Check out ALL my customs at https://www.facebook.com/megowgshcustoms

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              • Goblin19
                Talkative Member
                • May 2, 2002
                • 6124

                #8
                It's really awesome, but I had no idea who it was.

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                • PNGwynne
                  Master of Fowl Play
                  • Jun 5, 2008
                  • 19942

                  #9
                  Very cool, I remember him (love that Aparo art!!).

                  Austin, do Baron Bedlam!!!
                  WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.

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                  • jackson5677
                    Banned
                    • Oct 19, 2008
                    • 708

                    #10
                    Austin......This is one of your BEST......GREAT Job.

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                    • huedell
                      Museum Ball Eater
                      • Dec 31, 2003
                      • 11069

                      #11
                      I love the Bronze Age characters Austin! And great job!
                      "No. No no no no no no. You done got me talkin' politics. I didn't wanna'. Like I said y'all, I'm just happy to be alive. I think I'll scoot over here right by this winda', let this beautiful carriage rock me to sleep, and dream about how lucky I am." - Chris Mannix

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                      • thunderbolt
                        Hi Ernie!!!
                        • Feb 15, 2004
                        • 34211

                        #12
                        Man, I could go for an Orange Julius now. Cool custom.
                        You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace. -Ernie Banks

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                        • megojim
                          Permanent Member
                          • Oct 13, 2001
                          • 3630

                          #13
                          Wow! Way cool . . . Do not know the character but love your execution
                          My Custom Figures


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                          • bobbait
                            What, me worry?
                            • Jun 9, 2005
                            • 2426

                            #14
                            great custom, A!! love it!!
                            sigpic

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                            • piecemaker
                              There's no need to fear..
                              • Jan 26, 2009
                              • 4634

                              #15
                              Cool custom,Awesome job!

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