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  While I will admit to the fact that I just might be an impatient fool, Hasbro’s recent M.O. of showing what will come and then pushing things back or omitting things entirely, I decided it was better to jump while the price was good, rather than wait for several months only to find that the prices had tripled because Hasbro pushed things back again. I miss the money I spent, but I don’t regret the purchase one bit. With that said, let’s jump into the review! Packaging None. Since I bought this off an EBAY seller because I’m an impatient fool, the packaging was a bubblewrapped baggie with the figure and accessories. From pictures online, it does seem that I received all the accessories that were supposed to come with him, so I have no complaints at all. He ... Read More »

The Holidays are over!  No matter which ones you do or don’t celebrate,  one common theme is to show your love and appreciation through gifts.  Here at the Fighting118th it’s no different.  Every year we celebrate the Holiday season with the annual Fighting118th Toy Exchange and this past season was another successful event.  First we would like to give a big thank you to everyone who supported and participated in the event.  We enjoy having a smaller and closer community than the average site and it’s always fun to be able to put together a event like the Toy Exchange.  Second we want to give a thank you to Admin Major Blood for his efforts in hosting and organizing the event.  The Toy Exchange had a decent turnout and almost everybody received their gift by the deadline. Like last year many of the gifts were G.I.Joe ... Read More »

The much desired Marvel Universe Professor X has hit retail!  Professor X uses the same mold as the 2009 SDCC exclusive James McCullen figure that was available only at the convention in a 2 Pack with another Destro/McCullen figure.  Ever since the McCullen figure has been announced,  collectors have wanted the figure not only because it’s a great looking figure but for all of the custom possibilities.  With the rarity and short supply of the figure not to mention the cost,  the McCullen figure hasn’t been customized as much as collectors wanted too.  Several G.I.Joe lines have come and gone since the release of the exclusive suited figure and collectors have continued to ask Hasbro for a mass retail release of the mold with no response. Finally it was announced some time ago that a Professor X figure was coming to retail using the same ... Read More »

  Forum member Giga Bread brings us another excellent tutorial today, this one is for that digital skin transfer that shows us all that while it’s a bit technical, it’s not all that difficult. The steps are simple and comprehensive, and even the novice customizer should be able to do this with little trouble if you follow the steps provided!                   “Disclaimer: This method is still a work in progress. The method I chose for this tutorial may change at a later date as I continue to experiment. The finished figure is an example that used the method about to be shown. Materials: Container of clean water Tape (any kind but electrical will do) Hobby knife with a really sharp blade Soft bristled brush Tweezers Matte Medium Laser print with your texture ... Read More »

  I figured since forum member Marine_Deadpool has been busy pumping out tigerstripe camo’d customs, I felt that they all deserved some time in the spotlight, and what better way to share in the glory than to be presented all at once? For me, MD’s work shows such an extreme, intricate level of detail. The paint looks factory fresh, and all those painstaking brushstrokes have resulted in some beautiful, awe-inspiring work. I’ve brought a few pictures to the front to draw the eye, but to see the rest and join the discussions, you’ll just have to follow the links in their names! Falcon:                   Claymore:                   Flint:                   Big Brawler:             ... Read More »

  As always, forum member Dark Horse delivers! This time, we’ve got an ATR pirate that he’s assembled from what looks to be a ROC delta 6 accelerator suit, a Star Wars droid, and whatever other odds and ends that he could find. While I’m not familiar with this ATR universe, I will admit that it’s an interesting concept, and Dark Horse put it together flawlessly, bringing some real life to his imagination. I’m always quite impressed with Dark Horse’s work, which always evokes that gritty realism found in graphic novels, which is hard to get right.   It’s an awesome piece, and we’re glad that Dark Horse decided to share it with use here at the Fighting 1:18th.   Click HERE to see more pics and to join in on the discussion! Read More »

  While the Fighting 1:18th is primarily focused on, well, 1:18th scaled offerings, every once in a while someone comes along with work that just blows you away, regardless of the scale. Relative newcomer, forum member CustomCreator, comes out of the gate with all guns blazing! Now, these are certainly not 1:18 scale, but the detail work is flawless. The time and effort that went into each diorama piece just screams with the love of the craft, and it’s hard to tell that some of these aren’t true to life scale. So, without further ado, sit back and enjoy!                                   Thanks, CustomCreator, for showing us your work here at the Fighting 1:18th! We hope to see more in the near future! There’s a TON ... Read More »

It’s that time of the Month again! Wait.. what? Oh.. right.. The theme for the January Banner Contest is Bring in the new year with a bang Here is a quote from Banner Contest runner Major Blood: “To start off 2013 the theme is to be used with an RPG, C4 or grenade explosions. There does not have to be an explosion per say as long as there is action including one or more of the weapons described.  Loading up a weapon cache is acceptable too but you better put some heavy explosives in there to get votes.” The Monthly Banner Contest has been one of the most successful and favorite features here on the Fighting 1:18th.  The contest started on our original site before the infamous crash of 2011.  For those that are new to the contest,  it’s very simple.  A forum ... Read More »

The G.I.Joe Collectors Club has finally released info regarding the 2013 Convention.  The Convention will be held at the JW Marriot April 4th-7th in Indianapolis,  Indiana.  Below is the official press release: G.I.JoeCon 2013 Coming to Indianapolis, Indiana April 4th – April 7th! Fort Worth, TX – December 4th, 2012 – Fun Publications, Inc., licensee for Hasbro’s official G.I.Joe Collectors’ Convention, G.I.JoeCon, announced today that next year’s convention will take place at the JW Marriott from April 4th thru April 7th in the great city of Indianapolis. You can make your hotel reservations now at GIJoeCon.com. In the coming weeks, Pop Culture enthusiasts from around the world will be able to register for G.I.JoeCon 2013 through the GIJoeCon.com online registration system. Fans and Collectors’ who register for G.I.JoeCon as a General OR American Hero package holder will receive either the 12-inch ... Read More »

Call of Duty is one of the most successful video game franchises in the world and every year around Veteran’s Day a new edition is released.  This year was the sequel to Treyarch’s Black Ops simply titled Black Ops 2.  Will Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 deliver? I’ve personally preferred Infinity Ward’s CoD games more than Treyarch however I really enjoyed Black Ops and had high hopes for the sequel.  The first thing that stands out in Black Ops 2 is the futuristic setting which many fans felt was a mistake.  In reality the game is about 70% in the year 2025 and 30% in the 1980’s. The single player campaign has you shifting through time playing various characters including favorites from the first game like Sgt. Woods and Alex Mason.  In the 2025 missions you play as Alex ... Read More »