Any new Joes?

[PNGwynne]

Thanks, they look so nice.

I'm struggling with my Tom Stone beret, I was hoping there were repro badges.

[Makernaut]

Great trio. Where's your source for beret badges--Cots?

I was able to get vintage uniforms and figures for the two latest figures. Just had to play the long-game and cobble together everything from several eBay auctions over the course of months. Even had my first go at head and neck restringing. The binoculars are from Cots and the scarf is a reproduction, but the rest (on the two latest additions) is all vintage Action Man, to the best of my knowledge. The Basic Soldier is a mix of vintage and repro, but the beret and badge are vintage as are the head and rifle.

[PNGwynne]

Great trio. Where's your source for beret badges--Cots?

[Makernaut]

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I added a late-issue style Paratrooper and a Talking Commander to my collection. Swore I wasn't going to get into Action Man, but I may be somewhat hooked.

[Makernaut]

He's terrific. I like the dynamic body's proportions, and EE is a great vintage feature.

The uniform is crisp--what's the origin of the trousers?


I like your SAS figure, too!

Thanks!

The trousers are from a 40th Anniversary Marine (had an extra uniform available when I kitted out the Marine Jungle Fighter) so they lack the pocket on the left leg of the trousers that an Action Man Basic Soldier should have. They'll work as a placeholder until I can get the correct ones.

[PNGwynne]

I love seeing the real deal JOES where the collector has been not only smart, but smart for a long time, in acquiring pieces. I realized that for me, I waited too long to get into collecting to lay hands on much vintage stuff in nice condition, but....I have had an absolute blast doing the research and putting together a representative collection built largely on 40th and Timeless sets. That's been supplemented by vintage when I can and tied together with really nice 3rd party reproduction uniforms and parts. It's hard to believe, but even the 40th and Timeless stuff is coming up on 20 years old and really starting to creep up in price.

My sentiments exactly, and I've built my collection in a similar manner. It's nice--but not always easy--to supplement new stuff with the occasional unique vintage part.

And vintage can be surprisingly durable. My Action Man 40th tanker jacket totally disintigrated like most modern pleather.

[PNGwynne]

He's terrific. I like the dynamic body's proportions, and EE is a great vintage feature.

The uniform is crisp--what's the origin of the trousers?


I like your SAS figure, too!

[Makernaut]

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I just put together my first dynamic body, eagle eyes Action Man Basic Soldier.

[jwyblejr]

Blonde MOA is a favorite for sure. I have one of mine in my Flying Space Adventure set.

Related to this, I also wondered why Hasbro didn't release an auburn colored(Sea Adventurer) without a beard.

I see customs a lot, but never any verified vintage ones that I'm aware of.

That's why I got the Gyper Man re-issue. I think he looks cool without the beard. Plus their muscle body is better than Hasbro's.

[Makernaut]

This is an SAS Action Man kitbash I put together based on an Action Man Basic Soldier. I used an original SLR rifle and the sweater and pants from a 40th. I added a tan shirt (dickie) and an SAS beret from Cotswolds, along with an SAS stable belt that I made myself.

Not quite done fiddling with it, but I think it's almost "close enough" to the real thing. The last photo is a picture of the real thing for comparison.

[Makernaut]

Thank you, both.

I love seeing the real deal JOES where the collector has been not only smart, but smart for a long time, in acquiring pieces. I realized that for me, I waited too long to get into collecting to lay hands on much vintage stuff in nice condition, but....I have had an absolute blast doing the research and putting together a representative collection built largely on 40th and Timeless sets. That's been supplemented by vintage when I can and tied together with really nice 3rd party reproduction uniforms and parts. It's hard to believe, but even the 40th and Timeless stuff is coming up on 20 years old and really starting to creep up in price.

[rykerw1701]

Nicely done, and I agree, a much better bank for your buck than an original. I'm pretty much priced out with Joe collecting at this point.

[PNGwynne]

That is a sharp figure. Just as nice as the Club version, and I bet a whole lot cheaper. Good job.

[Makernaut]

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Finally cobbled together a Marine Jungle Fighter. Used a 40th Marine with bits from the Timeless Australian Jungle Fighter and a repro uniform from 3rd Son Books. The M-16 is the only thing that is an original part.

[PNGwynne]

I should have the figure (from Spain) this Saturday and am doctoring up AM/Joe 40th duds for him. I don't yet have the proper machine gun.

I was thinking of giving him rolled/short sleeves, why not show off those arms lol. But that's not accurate. I do have the proper (repro) beret with badge.