YANN’S COLLECTION
• GI Joe "High Caliber" weapons gear [complete] (1994)
• Clothes are from the Lanard Ultra Corps "Mountain Recon" figure
• 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 black trousers (not included in kit)
• The 2 big grey World's Peacekeeper weapons need to be added.
• Addition of the spy case-to-concealed-gun accessory. Not sure if the glasses are the right one (gold instead of silver ?)
• Paying hommage to an older VAM outfit kit
• A custom made with some World's Peacekeepers Elite figure.
• Using many Mattel's Max Steel "Mountain Attack" parts.
• Trying to get close to the illustration of the 1993 kit of the same name.
• Addition of the black vest + beret
• Released as GI Joe in 1995
• Addition of the Green Beret Kit (released as AM in 1996 and in 1993 as GI Joe)
• Addition of the GI Joe stand
• Not the original talking figure
• The electronic gauntlet is grey (V.R. Warrior) and not black
• Short black boots model is different
• Addition of the light grey P90 (Extreme Biker) and the beret
• First released in 1993 as GI Joe "Army Boot Camp Gear"
• Addition of camo cap and vest (Mortar Combat) + dog-tags plates + shotgun + non AM black glasses
• Grenades need to be swapped to black
• Addition of dog-tags plates + gun and holster + machine gun plastic strap + Unofficial UN cloth cover on a secondary helmet
• Red diving vest has been replaced with a neoprene version (much more time-resistant)
• Outfit like original box art illustration / Armor come from V.R. Warrior
• Is the black stand included ?
• Swapped with an Action Man figure / Added the belt and binoculars of "Desert Patrol"
• Hommage to the VAM Tank Commander figure
• My original "Battle Force" figure with the Green Beret kit sheath, "Jungle Patrol" vest, "Underwater Attack" mask
• Misses 1 silver grey machine gun (there is one the combat kit and another in basic training kit)
• Addition of the black T-Shirt + AR15 / switched the ID dog-tags plates to AM black ones (from Operations Kit)
• Original boots are tucked inside the box
• A mix of Battle Command duke and Action Man mortar combat vest
• Weaponry swap / Adding the black cap / Has only binoculars and compass (from the 1994 Outdoor Survival Kit) and a map, in backpack.
• This is my childhood original figure.
• Added some equipment (beret, belt, gun and body strap)
• 1993 is the year of release of the GI Joe Marine Parris Island gear
+ S.O.S. Kit (1998).
+ Medic Rescue Kit (1996 as AM, 1995 as GI Joe).
• Misses the machine gun of original kit --> Need to equip
• Trousers comes from Action Man vs X
• On a Grunt body
• Parts of the KIT only with some mods (kaki straps for the holster and kinfe sheath / black "Battle Force" visor on the rifle)
• Addition of grey/black missiles / helmet
• Gloves are added from GI Joe "Intruder Defense"
• Fragile vest is degrading and peeling process has begun
• Replacement vest is inside the zipbag.
• Weapon comes from the kit and not the action figure (black color instead of dark grey)
• Put the official dark grey weapon
• Gun is added (no Action Man)
• Gloves are removed. Where are they ?
• Needs the red gauntlets on forearms to make the ninja look more complete.
• Polar Mission (2008) base (body + neck scarf + vest + pants + boots)
• The big handgun is added as well as the dynamites and the flashlight hung on the harness.
• 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.
• Not sure about the release year, 1999 or 2000 ? The gun in the right hand of the figure is added from a World's Peacekeeper Space figure.
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 vest
• 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)
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)
• 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
• 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.
• Combined the figure + the kit and added grenades and pistol + leg holster / removed the black P90 gun of the figure