Lava Squadron USLFP Patrol "Taal" Hotfoot GI Joe Cobra unproduced unreleased custom

This is Taal, member of the USLFP Patrol. It is based on a official concept art for the Lava Squadron that was never produced.

Here you can see more about him;

http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-news-rumors/200399-first-look-gi-joe-lava-squadron.html

Startron GI Joe Space Force Star Brigade unproduced unreleased concept art custom

Here is Startron, the name I've given to the GI Joe Space Force prototype (see it in; http://www.yojoe.com/archive/unproduced/prototype9.shtml) that was featured G.I.Joe 30th Salute Trading Card set. I thought it was a very interesting design and I wanted to have in my collection what could have been and never was.

Shakto Ypsilon Challengers Sgt Hacker GI Joe repaint custom

This is Shakto, member of Ypsilon Challengers. Member of a techno-sect that only fight with knifes.

Shademaster Cobra GI Joe destro custom Ypsilon Challengers Captain America

This is Shademaster, a character like Rebelmeister based on the arctic trooper of the new Captain America video game. He too has been modified to fit a member of Ypsilon Underground, a own-created group made of ex-members of GI Joe, Cobra and October Guard seeking to control the world.

Base figure Arctic Destro.

Hunter Prey Star Wars GI Joe Cobra custom figure

This figure comes from the film "Hunter Prey", a sort of film knock-off of Star Wars. I found it by chance when I was searching for some ideas for a joe custom, and starwaresque design captivated me. 

Made with a Beachhead v15, with all the details sculpted, and given two random GI Joe weapons.

Magnum PI Commando Outfit GI Joe custom figure

Right from the 80s comes... Magnum! after watching recently the 8 seasons in the last months, as a customizer I was obliged to make a action figure of him :) .

I've selected the commando suit he wears in the first seasons, when he saves Higgins from that VIP corporation that wanted to kill Robin Masters.

The base figure is Falcon, with a unknown 25th head modified with sculpting to get the resemblance. I also sculpted the watch and his caracteristic ring.

Reload Viper Cobra vintage custom

Here is Reload Viper, the Reload Vipers have the mission of repairing and assisting BAT's on the battlefield. They are drawn from the Techno Vipers, and each of them is a genius in fast mechanics and microelectronics. With them, the BATs are even more dangerous!

Stronghold GI Joe vintage custom

Here is Stronghold, GI Joe member specialized in defending strong and strategic points. The weapon is from a unknown toy line very similar to GI Joe. The character is inspired in Backblast and Capt. Grid Iron giving him a more desertic look and specializing him in defense purposes.

Zhen Wenli & Golden Dragons team GI Joe Cobra custom

Here is Zhen Wenli, the ruthless commander of the Golden Dragons.

The Golden Dragons are China's newest team of specialized soldiers, to fight against GI Joe and Cobra.

Tmurtakan GI Joe Cobra vintage custom Golden Dragons

Here is Tmurtakan, double sword ninja specialist of mongol origin.

The Golden Dragons are China's newest team of specialized soldiers, to fight against GI Joe and Cobra.

Warmask Cobra GI Joe custom Golden Dragons

This is Warmask, descendant of a clan of samurais and specialist in stealth and silent warfare of the Golden Dragons.

The Golden Dragons are China's newest team of specialized soldiers, to fight against GI Joe and Cobra.

Snake Shadow GI Joe Cobra vintage custom

Here is Snake Shadow, a ninja trained to copy the skills of Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow, member of the Golden Dragons. 

The Golden Dragons are China's newest team of specialized soldiers, to fight against GI Joe and Cobra.

Dr Yao GI Joe vintage custom Cobra Golden Dragons

Here is Dr. Yao, the mad scientist of the Golden Dragons team.

The Golden Dragons are China's newest team of specialized soldiers, to fight against GI Joe and Cobra.

New Steel Brigade GI Joe Cobra Custom

This is my custom of a new, modernized Steel Brigade, using a resin casted head to give a translucid visor and adapting it to the classic vintage body.