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Here we have Wave 2, and the '2068 Unity City Comic Convention Exclusive Captain Scarlet: Crater 101 Set' The story of how the Angels got made is one of serendipity. I had already completed Scarlet, Black and Blue and was looking for more of the same figure in a local toy shop; without any...

For anyone who does not know, Captain Scarlet was a puppet show made by Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson back in 1967: Captain Scarlet Opening Credits Captain Scarlet Compilation Episode 1 (30 minutes) Yes, this was made for children and young teens. In England. The model work is...

Did this set a few years ago. Mix of Takara Microman and GI Joe figures with a couple of Harry Potter pieces thrown in for luck. Prince Acroyear: Helmet: Sculpted. The same one I used for Spartak, but with the Superman head inside Head: Cast of Guillotine from the Viper...

First up, credit has to go to Darko on JoeCustoms who showed me the way on this. I have made two previous attempts at The Shadow, but I have not been overly happy with either one. When I saw Darko's custom, I liked the torso and arms, but immediately thought of a different head and legs. I was...

This figure has been in the back of my mind for about twenty years. I first saw Harlock on television in France in the early 1980s during a school trip. When I got home, I tried finding out about the cartoon, but in those days, there was no internet, precious few comic/collectors shops and the...

Been reading 2000AD (on and off) since my mum bought me issue 1 back in 1977. The owrld's longest continually running sci-fi and fantasy anthology comic. I have to admit that my main interest are the stories from the 1970s and 1980s. I have done a few customs over the years, but I thought that I...

Finally finished. I first started putting the parts together for this project over 18 months ago. This is actually based on an unproduced Action Man set that only made it to the prototype stage. The main challenge was to convert a Vietnam era Willys jeep into a WW2 British dsesert version. My...

Action Man Escape from Colditz Escape Officer: The British POW/Escape Officer Action Man outfir was only available in the box set 'Escape from Colditz' It comprised of a greatcoat, woolly hat, officer's cap, trousers, boots and escape kit. It was easier to create two...

RAF Lancaster Bomber Pilot, 617 Squadron I have done the Royal Navy and British Army. That left the Royal Air Force. Flicking through my Action Man books, I found the Battle of Britain Pilot and RAF Working Uniform sets, but I wanted something more distinctive. I thought about adding the Tank...

Women's Royal Navy Service, Second Officer (Wrens) When I started doing some Action Man inspired customs, I decided that I had to do at least one female figure in the tradition of the GI Jane Nurse doll. My first thought was the Women's Royal Navy Service officially known as the...

As promised, update 2 of 3. Field Marshall Sir Bernard Law Montgomery. Head: Star Wars Episode 1 Chacellor Valorum Torso: RoC Duke (K-Mart) Legs: Build'n'Brawl As I have been making customs inspired by the original Action Man sets, I have been going through the Opsrey...

Three updates coming. One today, one Tuesday, one Wednesday. Flying Tigers Pilot: Head/Torso/Arms: RoC Zartan Hands: Tatooine Sandstorm Han Solo Legs: Build'n'Brawl I have been fascinated with the history of the 1st American Volunteer Group, nicknamed 'The Flying...

This figure came from a conversation I was having with a friend who is interested in World War 2 history. We were discussing the direction my customs were taking, and the fact that most toy companies only seem to trot out the same German and American army figures time after time. I started...

9th Gurkha Regiment: Head: Clone Trooper Hat: Cast of 25th Recondo Torso/Upper Arms/Upper Legs/Shoes: Indiana Jones Lower Arms/Lower Legs: Indiana Jones Ugha Warrior Webbing Packs: Sculpted Canteen/Backpack/Pouch: BBi Kukri/Sheath: Sculpted and cast Sten Gun...

Sikh Regiment, Indian Army: Head: Star Wars Legacy Bail Organa Torso/Waist/Upper arms: 25th Duke Lower Arms: Indiana Jones Ugha Warrior Legs: 25th Roadblock Sash: inkjet cotton There have been Sikhs servng with the British Army since 1846. The modern Sikh Regiment traces its...

King's African Rifles: Head: RoC Heavy Duty Torso: Indiana Jones Russian Soldier Upper Legs: Indiana Jones Cemetary Warrior Lower Legs: Indiana Jones Ugha Warrior Rifle: BBi The King's African Rifles was a multi-batttalion regiment gathered from colonies in East Africa that...

The 17th/21st Lancers was a cavalry regiment of the British Army from 1922 to 1993. It was formed in 1922 in England by the amalgamation of the 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own) and the 21st Lancers (Empress of India's). From 1930 to 1939 it was deployed overseas; first in Egypt for two...

This is a figure I have had planned for quite a while. With my father having been an engineering officer in the Merchant Nay and Royal Navy reserve, this one was a must-do. It is based on the 'square-rig' uniform that was introduced by the Royal Navy in the 19th century. Plaitoy issued 5...

The latest figure in my 1:18 Scale Action Man project. I never had the Action Man set, but this is one of the British Army Ceremonials outfits that made the Action Man line so unique: ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDER Head: Indiana Jones KotCS Russian Soldier...

When I was a teenager, I sold off my entire Action Man collection. 15 figures plus a box full of outfits and accessories. I really regret getting rid of all of them now. I had several permanently dressed up in my favourite sets. One of these was the Mountie outfit from the exclusive mail-in Star...