YANN’S COLLECTION
• The golden pin on the leg belt has to be swapped for a silver one
• Quad Assault (2002) / Battle Force (2005)
• One out of 4 missiles is broken at one end (needs replacement)
• Addition of black trousers (not included in kit)
• Clothes from "Ice Raider" (2000)
• The straps of the knife sheath needs to be replaced
• Trying to get close to the illustration of the 1993 kit of the same name.
• Using many Mattel's Max Steel "Mountain Attack" parts.
• Golden boxing gloves stored in separate bags to avoid air contact
• From the 1995 Mattel Ken accessory set / Power Team Elite body
• 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
• My original "Battle Force" figure with the Green Beret kit sheath, "Jungle Patrol" vest, "Underwater Attack" mask
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.
• One dart more than the retail version
• Addition of the Jerrican + Toolbox (only 2 tools inside)
• 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)
• Trousers comes from Action Man vs X
• 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)
• Misses 1 silver grey machine gun (there is one the combat kit and another in basic training kit)
• Full truck with motorcycle hook and all accessories
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.
• Heavily modified GI Hoe "High Caliber" weapons gear (1994)
• Clothes are from the Lanard Ultra Corps "Mountain Recon" figure
• Shoes need to be changed for the one with black soles.
• Check is harness is still in good shape and not crispy / damaged
• Using the inspiration of 2003 GI Joe crosshair figure
• Weapon shoots only 1 missile at the time, secondary tube is jammed
• From the 2002 Total mission kit (tank top + shorts)
• 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 ?
• Added some equipment (beret, belt, gun and body strap)
• 1993 is the year of release of the GI Joe Marine Parris Island gear
• A custom made with some World's Peacekeepers Elite figure.
2002 : year of the kit's release
• Lanard Ultra Corps vest + shoes + mortar.
• Dressed according to the card art of the original kit with custom elements ( including a Max Steel blue belt and harness )
• Addition of grey/black missiles / helmet
• A mix of Battle Command duke and Action Man mortar combat vest
Arctic Surf Bike + Polar Extreme Kit kitbash (snowshoes from "Ice Mission" kit instead of original climbing-irons)
• Addition of the ice pick + sniper grey rifle + 3x black hand grenades + Lanard yellow knife + Roller knee pads + Mission extreme yellow rope
• Addition of dog-tags plates + gun and holster + machine gun plastic strap + Unofficial UN cloth cover on a secondary helmet
• Swapped with an Action Man figure / Added the belt and binoculars of "Desert Patrol"
• Outfit like original box art illustration / Armor come from V.R. Warrior
• Is the black stand included ?
• Is it with original vintage box repro ?
Power Team Elite
Addition of many elements
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)
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