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 »
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Customs by MSWI
We’re all familiar with forum member MSWI’s work. He’s one of the few people I have seen that can create a true representation of some of our favorite characters, and put it into figure form using a multitude of mediums. The best part about him, though, is the fact that he’s absolutely modest about his skills, and is a very genuine person, and an all around great guy to talk to. I have, many times, expressed my jealousy at his skill, and he’s turned right around to tell me that he wasn’t good when he started, and all it takes is practice. Thanks, MSWI, for sharing the love of your craft with us at the Fighting 1:18th! Some of these pictures date back into May, but I thought I’d round some of them all up and drop them ... Read More »
Pre-Zombie Viper by Dark Horse
Today, for your viewing pleasure, is forum member Dark Horse‘s vast imagination at work once more. Ever since they hit retailers and etailers alike, many of us have taken a deeper look at the Zombie Viper, trying to visualize it better within our respective worlds. And there have been some that have gone the extra leap, applying it to Shock Trooper, Viper, and regular Trooper bases. But, what about those poor green suited lads who’ve undergone the process? What might they look like? Dark Horse brought us that answer! The figure utilizes the Zombie Viper base, Cobra Trooper head and helmet, and 25th Comic Pack Duke’s arms and legs, which have a green hue that resembles the base body almost perfectly. Adding a pair of elastic straps to replace the broken ones on the harness, a dab of paint ... Read More »
SDCC 2012!
It's that time of year again.. and The Fighting 1:18th is headed to SDCC 2012! Read More »
JoeCon 2012 Update
The time and date for JoeCon 2012 has changed! Read More »
Hasbro G.I. Joe Q&A – August edition
Well we got back the questions from Hasbro finally. Here are the questions that we submitted. Read More »
SDCC 2011 – First Time Experience
Well, SDCC has come and gone and it was quite the experience. From getting up obscenely early to wait in line to seeing exclusives and talking to vendors it was all a great time. This being my first time I was not really sure what to expect but luckily I had a seasoned veteran with me. Read More »
SDCC 2011 – Hasbro Booth – Final Thoughts!
Whew. That was a week! Read More »
SDCC 2011 – Hasbro Booth – Updates
Got some additional info today from some people.. also got some more info on the upcoming figures.. etc etc. Read More »
GI Joe Q&A 6/14/11
We managed to sneak in a few questions for the next round just under the wire! Read More »