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.
• Addition of the orange goggles and vest + grenades and backpack
• Addition of black trousers (not included in kit)
• 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
• Misses 1 side gun and 2 (or one?) red missile(s).
• Metal Gear Solid game inspired figure
Stealthily emerge from the shadows with the "Obsidian Outrider," cloaked in mystery and ready for covert operations. This enigmatic figure is a specter in all black, from the hooded cloak that shrouds his intentions to the tactical combat knife that whispers of silent missions in the dead of night.
His piercing blue eyes are the only hint of color in a sea of darkness, gazing with resolve from beneath the hood. In his hands, he wields a futuristic crossbow, symbolizing precision and silent takedowns. The all-black attire speaks of a specialist operative, one who moves unseen and unheard, except by those who have already felt his presence.
The "Obsidian Outrider" is not just a mere action figure, but a vessel for storytelling that traverses the blurred lines between hero and antihero. Are you ready to unleash the silent guardian of the night into your world?
• The harness is a copy of the blue model "Night Creeper" wears but DIY-made with FIMO-leather.
• Using many Mattel's Max Steel "Mountain Attack" parts.
• Trying to get close to the illustration of the 1993 kit of the same name.
• Parts from "Basic training" + "Medic Rescue" kits
• 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 !)
• Additional dinosaurs are not original, they come from another brand (Schleich)
• Addition of the goggles, the beret, the grappling hook and the 2 succion cups from Night Creeper
• Addition of the helmet, binoculars, black gun, yellow rope, succion cup launcher, wrist watch
Splinter Cell character inspired
• Gloves are added from GI Joe "Intruder Defense"
• Fragile vest is degrading and peeling process has begun
• Replacement vest is inside the zipbag.
• Combined with some Ken-Barbie clothes
• Two pair of glasses protected in a white cardboard box
• Weapon comes from the kit and not the action figure (black color instead of dark grey)
• Put the official dark grey weapon
• Addition of the camera, the harness+bungee rope, the headphones and the parabolic dish mic gun, binoculars, wrist watch. Have to check if the sliding line is still in the case
• 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.
• Jumpsuit is not original and comes from Lanard Ultra Corps (as well as boots)
• With AM body and belt-holster with gun
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.
• 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.
• Total Mission clothes (2003) + Arctic Mission (2001) (in bag) + Polar Mission Kit (2001) (in bag)
• 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.
• The big handgun is added as well as the dynamites and the flashlight hung on the harness.
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
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)
• And holsters and 2x grenades
• Original boots (black, short) not pictured but included in storage with the figure.
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)
• 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
• One spare sandbag is added
• The sling attached to the rifle is an addition + the beige watch
• Adding the belt, the gun shoulder strap, the wrench.
• Addition of the beige belt and harness + ammo belt + brown M60
• On a World's Peacekeeper body
• Original green accented machine gun swapped for an orange one.
• Addition of the sand goggles, harness & belt and adding the gun that is pictured on the carded illustration of the kit.
• Addition of the snake, the ID metal dog-tags, the belt and belt accessories/weapons.
• Swap to normal dog tags ?