YANN’S COLLECTION
• 2x2 added oars are not original. The original is the dark red thin one
• Addition of grenades, white necklace compass, binoculars, black knife, backpack.
• Addition of belt, holster and black pistol.
Inspired by Hasbro GI JOE Classic Collection Series 12" Tall Soldier Figure - SSN-22 SEAWOLF USS CONNECTICUT CREWMAN
• Needs to be equipped with rope for the buoy.
• Addition of black trousers (not included in kit)
• Addition of the spy case-to-concealed-gun accessory. Not sure if the glasses are the right one (gold instead of silver ?)
• One spare dart is added
• Bonus figure to Amazon Tracker (x-missions versions)
• Foot has been glued back into place
• M60 and SMG have been added
• Using many Mattel's Max Steel "Mountain Attack" parts.
• Trying to get close to the illustration of the 1993 kit of the same name.
• Additional dinosaurs are not original, they come from another brand (Schleich)
• Red diving vest has been replaced with a neoprene version (much more time-resistant)
• Put a blue compass around the neck (when order is received)
• Hasn't got the original grappling / Addition of knife and machine gun
• Addition of P90 sub-machine gun + sling backpack and black secondary weapons on the belt (were purposedly missing on original retail figure, it's really a shame !)
• Polar Mission (2008) base (body + neck scarf + vest + pants + boots)
• From the GI Joe kit (Classic Collection 1996).
• The piolet has been replaced with a more recent one, as well as the knife that is black instead of matte grey.
• Try to switch pants with white/kaki camo ?
• Switch to a better (non bent) silver grey ice pick
• Lanard Ultra Corps vest + shoes + mortar.
Arctic Surf Bike + Polar Extreme Kit kitbash (snowshoes from "Ice Mission" kit instead of original climbing-irons)
Scale the highest peaks and conquer the Alpine terrains with the "Vintage Austrian Mountaineer" action figure! Dressed in an eye-catching orange parka, this seasoned climber is the quintessential image of a mountain expedition leader. His attire, complete with brown knickerbockers and sturdy black boots, is a homage to the traditional mountaineering garb, ready for both the rugged outdoors and the biting winds.
Equipped with a classic rifle slung over his back and a trusty ice axe in hand, this mountaineer is prepared for any challenges the mountain might present, be it navigating icy crevasses or setting up camp in the wilderness. His loyal husky, adorned with a decorative collar, stands vigilant, a partner in both spirit and survival.
With tools like a camp stove, cooking pan, and a canteen, survival is the name of the game. The figure's accessories—a pair of red binoculars, a compass, and a utility knife—speak of his readiness to chart unexplored paths and witness breathtaking vistas.
The "Vintage Austrian Mountaineer" is more than an action figure; it's an artifact of adventure that embodies the spirit of alpine exploration. Ready to relive the golden era of mountaineering? This figure will inspire tales of courage and the call of the wild in every child.
• Total Mission clothes (2003) + Arctic Mission (2001) (in bag) + Polar Mission Kit (2001) (in bag)
• Addition of the sniper rifle, the map. Display stand (1996)
• Addition of the shirt from "Total Mission" kit (1997)
• Addition of the ice pick + sniper grey rifle + 3x black hand grenades + Lanard yellow knife + Roller knee pads + Mission extreme yellow rope
• Addition of the bag + rifle + accessories (sleeping bag, etc).
• Removal of the original scope rifle (in favor of Sport Extreme climber)
Initially released as GI Joe HOF kit in 1995.
• Addition of the gloves and the harpoon
From GI Joe Adventures kit (2002) / Trousers from Beachhead 2002 https://www.yojoe.com/12inch/02/beachhead.shtml / Boots + ski mask from Action Man Sand Boarder Extreme (2001) / Vest from Arctic Adventure Set (1998)
• Same figure as the illustration of the kit. Base figure is : Polar Mission (1998)
• Military fatigues from "Light Infrantry" kit (1993 GI Joe - 1995 Action Man ). Accessories from the climbing kit (1994). Bag from Survival Base Camp (1995). Green belt from Total Mission (2002)
• Replaced the harpoon with a blue one and completed with Swimmer Kit (1995) and knife from Lanard brand / Palms are from Mattel's KEN kit
• Added the bag and 2x black hand grenades. Originally released in 1994 as GI Joe HOF.
• Clothes from "Ice Raider" (2000)
• The straps of the knife sheath needs to be replaced.
• Dressed according to the card art of the original kit with custom elements ( including a Max Steel blue belt and harness )
Addition of many elements
• Addition of the rifle
Power Team Elite
Addition of the vest
GI Joe Wet Suit NAVY SEAL.
• Add dark blue gloves (fabric)
• Addition of palms and knife from "Aqua Mission" (2002) and watch from 1994's "Scuba Diver"
• Addition of the stick / Initially released as GI Joe HOF in 1993
• The jumpsuit is not black but from a VAM figure
• OG black jumpsuit is stored with the figure
• Addition of the knife, belt, wrist watch, shoulder sling instead of leg velcro for the Luger holster.
• And holsters and 2x grenades
• Original boots (black, short) not pictured but included in storage with the figure.
• Addition of the brown cap (Mission Extreme), the wrist watch, shoes (not included in the kit !), the belt, a custom backpack sewn by my grand-mother (!) to carry the OG crossbow + OG compass + a rope, a mini-UZI submachine gun, a map, a camera, a flask.
• From the 2002 Total mission kit (tank top + shorts)
Inspired by original GI Joe climbing claw figure (The Adventures of GI Joe 2010 series)
• Addition of the beret
• Addition of the elbow pads / watch / hammer and axe / periscope / Green beret
Adding the wrist watch / water container / the belt / swapped for brown boots instead of black ones
• Addition of the grenades belt + 3x grenades (from Operation A.T.A.K.) + Knife sheath and dogtags.
• Needs a next-generation bearded head on an articulated body
Added the binoculars
• Combined the figure + the kit and added grenades and pistol + leg holster / removed the black P90 gun of the figure
Addition of the snake around the neck and the knife in the boot
Shirt, pants and hat sewed by my mother & grand mother in 1996. Originally I put a Ken "Fashion Avenue" brown velvet jacket. Still with figure but replaced by a brown leather jacket more faithful to the character. Replacement dark reddish brown shoes with real laces are also included in the sealed package in storage.
• Addition of the orange belt + pistol + big weapon Driller Kit (+ flask ? + knife ?)
• Addition of orange goggles and hat.
• Tiger Strike clothes + figure (2005)
• Wrist Torch accessories (1999)
• GI Joe Beachhead gun+hat
• The grappling launcher with 3 blades is not working > needs replacement
2002 : year of the kit's release
• Addition of the rope, black headband, short machete + sheath, two-man saw
• Addition of the kaki shirt
• The rifle is originally with orange accents
• This is one of the 2 color variants that exist on this kit (beige vs black beret / black vs kaki holster)