Amishonline adds another Dreadnok to the Cobra arsenal with his Custom Dreadnok Gnawgahyde GI Joe 25th Anniversary figure.  This figure brings out the classic 80’s version in an updated look and feel that will fit right in with your other 25th Joes!  Aside from the excellent figure, I like the fact that Amishonline has set some really high standards for himself, which are outline below:

1. It must be durable for play or display.  Each figure I make is as tough as or tougher than any related figure you can buy in the store!

2. Originality, each figure I make is a one of a kind piece, I may make similar items, but recipe, accessories, and style are each vastly different to each figure.  It is not a practice to sell a figure for a large amount and make another identical item and sell it, to me that is an insult to the first buyer.

3. Competitive pricing is a must!  I start all my customs at a low price of $0.99 to ensure that you, the buyer, will set the price.  If it is not worth anything to you then it is not worth anything to me!!!

4. Kitbashing is frowned upon.  I do not feel popping of a couple parts or weapons make a quality custom. Each figure I make is a complete breakdown of parts and accessories.  If it does not fit to the feel of what I am looking for I will not use it. You will never catch me using inferior parts or misrepresenting a figure!

Head over to eBay and check out his Custom Dreadnok Gnawgahyde GI Joe 25th Anniversary figure!

Who can Cobra trust with their most secret documents or weapons?  Surely they can’t trust the Postal Service so they have acquired the stealthiness of Jin Saotome’s own creation with his Cobra Black Racer Custom GI Joe 25th Anniversary figure.  I see this figure as Destro’s right hand man.  Jin is widely known for his one of a kind creations so let’s get the back story on this unique figure:

“When Cobra needs to move a top secret weapon or document in the shortest amount of time, they call on the Black Racer. This warrior is only comfortable at speeds of over 150 mph with other vehicles whizzing past him on the road. His motorcycle has an experimental stealth device build in that evades radar and even casts a shadow over the bike and its rider, appearing only as a dark blur at high speeds. Nobody knows the true identity of the Black Racer, not even Cobra Commander! But what is known is that you cannot catch the wind… or the Black Racer!”

Enter the Black Racer, Cobra’s speed demon! He’s full of hand painted detail that will match up perfect to the existing GI Joe 25th line. Not only do you get the leather-clad biker but you get his motorcycle as well! It has real rubber tires and diecast parts, decked out in glossy black with Cobra symbols. This is one foe that’s ready to run down the Joes!

If you want to add this one of a kind custom to your Cobra arsenal, head over to eBay and check out Jin’s Cobra Black Racer Custom GI Joe 25th Anniversary figure.

Fitting in with the GI Joe 25th Anniversary line is Jin Saotome’s Custom Iron Grenadier TARGAT figure.  TARGAT was one of those cool figures that was introduced way back in 1989 and Jin has done a great job getting the colors exactly right on this one.  This version has an updated look and will go great standing next to your other GI Joe 25th figures.  To check out more photos, head over to eBay and view Jin’s Custom Iron Grenadier TARGAT figure.

What a blast from the past!  As a kid, MASK was one of my favorite cartoons to watch and toys to play with.  As I am writing this article, I am staring at my MASK collection longingly and Jin Saotome has brought the nostalgia with his Custom Matt Trakker MASK figure from the GI Joe 25th Anniversary line.  Jin has redesigned this cool figure to be more cartoon accurate and he did an excellent job capturing the feel of the old figure.  Check out Jin’s Custom Matt Trakker MASK figure on eBay to place a bid!

Jin Saotome is adding to Cobra Commander’s BAT arsenal with his Custom Bodyguard Cobra Battle Android Trooper from the GI Joe 25th Anniversary line.  It looks like he has taken the upper torso from the Crimson Twins and went to town on the rest of the figure.  I love the way the figure mixes both realistic looking body parts (e.g, upper thighs and upper arms) with cyborg parts.  Jin as interesting back story on this figure so let’s see what he has to say:

“Destro is the king of black-market arms dealing and in that crowd you need extra protection. Recently our Intel has reported of him travelling with a new type of Cobra BAT decked out to match his team and always standing close by in case some mercenary tries to steal what he’s already stolen. What worries us is the upgrades he’s installed. These BATs have advanced combat training and are more than just the walk-and-shoot type. They are even agile enough to climb up walls and follow a target quietly, drawing a knife when it’s time to move in for the kill!”

If you want a totally unique figure from one of the best customizers out there, head over to eBay and check out Jin’s Custom Bodyguard Cobra Battle Android Trooper.

I am so happy with the 25th GI Joe Anniversary line and it is Customizers like Jin Saotome keep the line going with one of a kind pieces and figures like his Custom Scarlett with Iron Strike Mech.  I like the Mechs that Hasbro produced a few years ago but they still could not get it quite right but Jin figured out that if he made his own, he could make something grand that would be a great addition to anyone’s Cobra Army.  Let’s hear more about this great Mech:   

“*Stomp Stomp Stomp Stomp* What’s that sound? It’s the sound of Cobra about to lose a battle! Enter the Iron Strike Mech, the Joe’s newest battlefield addition. The Iron Strike has been painted with care to match the current assortment of Joe vehicles, yet still retains a certain level of detail such as panel lines, shading, and metallic effects which will please the demanding collector. You even get a pilot, Scarlett, all decked out in her new mecha pilot suit. She fits easily into the now modified cockpit, as will most other Joes that have the full range of hip motion needed to sit. Blast away at Cobra with the Iron Strike’s cannons or use the claw to fling those pesky Zombie Soldiers out of the way.”

Head over to eBay and bid on Jin’s Custom Scarlett with Iron Strike Mech.

Darrens5150 is most noted for his Custom Lego Star Wars figures but today he has ventured out of his comfort zone to create one of the coolest Cobra Soldiers with his Custom Extreme Battle Damaged BAT figure.  AS a kid, I did not army build my figures like I do as an adult but if I did, the BAT would have been a a mainstay in my Cobra arsenal and I would have loved to have a version where the BAT was obliterated and damaged like this one.  Not only did he go above and beyond a simple repaint but he has thoroughly enhanced the fresh from battle look with loose wires, bullet holes, and battle scoring.  One of the most notable features of this custom is the working red light in the chest, which is a cool feature considering that the BAT’s are androids and having working parts.  If you want to own one of the coolest BAT’s I have ever seen, head over to eBay and check out Darrens5150’s Custom Extreme Battle Damamaged BAT figure.

Bigtado has recruited an ace in the hole to join to the fight for freedom with his Custom Splinter Cell GI Joe Sam Fisher cross over figure. This figure is very nicely detailed and the signature night vision goggles add the realism to this classic video game character. For those not familiar with Sam Fisher, here is a little more background: As a covert agent of the government, Fisher approaches his target objectives in a gruff, no-nonsense manner, but maintains a light-hearted relationship with his colleagues and even with his momentary hostages (even if he is going to kill them) . Fisher has little patience for government bureaucracy or political maneuvering.

Bid on bigtado’s Custom Splinter Cell GI Joe Sam Fisher cross over figure on eBay today!

Jin Saotome has created a one of a kind Cobra creation with his Custom GI Joe 25th Anniversary Cobra Reaper figure. I love the creativity that goes into these customs and this figure is superbly detailed and would make a very unique addition to your Cobra army. Jin goes on and describes more about this figure:

“Introducing the Cobra Warlock, one of my newest customs that are based on the GI Joe 25th Anniversary figures. He’s fully poseable and features metallic detailing, deep shading, and highlights that really bring this character to life. This warlock can wield his obsidian scythe or blood-fang into battle and is ready to take on the Joes with soul-rending accuracy! Check out the real metal chains and the cape blades, this is one dangerous foe. The figure comes with a custom base too for display and will look great in your Joe collection, blending right into the Cobra team. So, need a really unique warrior for your staged battles? Know a diehard GI Joe fan who would demand the Reaper carry a firearm into combat? Then don’t pass this auction up!” 

Bid on Jin’s Custom Cobra Reaper figure by heading over to eBay! 

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Straight from the pages of the GI Joe Comics comes currentcomics1’s Custom Snake Eyes Arashikage Ninja Training figure. The 25th Anniversary GI Joe line has provided customizers with a fresh canvas to work from and I am seeing some great customs. The sculpting on this figure is superb and no detail was spared making this version nearly identical to the comics. A couple points to take note are the addition of the sleeves on the figure which flow very naturally from the arms and the ‘dog ears’ on the top of the hood. In currentcomics1’s auction, he gives us a rundown of how he made this great custom:

“I used a base figure (Legion Storm Shadow) from the 25th Anniversary G.I. Joe line made by Hasbro. The figure comes with 2 swords with painted Arashikage symbols. This is a character I made by sculpting around the eye area of the mask along with 2 lines as featured on Snake Eyes original 80’s mask and as seen in the Declassified mini. I added sleeves to the figure and also added the 2 dog ears on top of the hood like the red ninja figure. I sculpted the back hand protectors and the harness around his shoulders to mimic the look in the Devils Due mini series. I repainted it using Citadel acrylic paints. I painted the eyebrows a blond (yellow) and the eyes blue to match Snake-eyes original look before the helicopter accident. The paint is fully dry and you may handle the figure. Be very careful since the paint might rub off between the joints. I did a lot of custom trimming using a Dremel tool between each joint to avoid paint rub or chipping between the joints; but you never know.”

One of my favorite figures in the GI Joe line are the international figures from various countries. This week, romatoys gives us an updated version of the Argentinian figure called Cobra de Aco. I have always wanted to own one of these figures but unfortunately the price tag is way too high for me. romatoys makes this dream of owning a Cobra de Aco figure come true with his 25th Anniversary homage to a great international figure. He nailed the yellow and the cobra symbol cements his allegiance to Cobra Commander. Check out his Custom 25th Anniversary Cobra de Aco figure on eBay today!

 The Tiger Force UK figures are my favorites in the International lines and romatoys has recreated one of the most sought after figures with his Custom Tiger Force Outback figure. I really like the different color scheme that he chose and the fact that it is not a direct copy of the UK Outback. He took some liberties with the pant color and headband but I think it really works for this figure. The Tiger on his orange shirt is very well replicated and the figure is rounded out with a great custom file card that matches the yellow version the International figures were famous for. Add this awesome Custom Tiger Force Outback to your lineup today!

 romatoys has some unique custom GI Joe figures for sale this week and his Custom Slaughter’s Marauders Cover Girl is one of them. Although Hasbro is the king of repainted action figures and the toy company is not shy about reproducing figures many times over, there are some squads that they made that were classics! I would rank the Slaughter’s Marauders as one of them (along with Tiger Force, which romatoys also has up for sale this week). The color scheme is dead on and matches very well with the original Slaughter’s Marauders and he has the right colors in the all the right places.

Alyosha brings a late 1980’s GI Joe classic figure to life with his Custom Night Viper 3 3/4″ figure. An army builders favorite, this Night Viper is well equipped to sneak into the dark of night with an updated color scheme which favors black more than green. I really like the subdued version of the night vision goggles that Alyosha made for this Night Viper. Here are some great attributes about Alyosha’s customs that make them unique: