YANN’S COLLECTION
• The golden pin on the leg belt has to be swapped for a silver one
• Clothes from "Ice Raider" (2000)
• The straps of the knife sheath needs to be replaced
• The body is a mix of a camo-effect Warpaint Warrior Type 1 head + a modern articulated body having solid black gloves
• Trying to get close to the illustration of the 1993 kit of the same name.
• Using many Mattel's Max Steel "Mountain Attack" parts.
• Armor and red belt from "Tokyo Kit" (2001).
• "Tokyo Mission" accessories (2001)
• Weapon needs to be replaced with GI Joe Operation Shadow Ops black/red scope rifle
• 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.
• 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)
• Red Ninja mission gear kit from G.I. Joe Hall of Fame. Addition of forearm and shin protections + dagger and sheath + shoes + grappling and launcher are swapped for green instead of original orange (to match the mask's window color)
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.
• Using the inspiration of 2003 GI Joe crosshair figure
• 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 )
• Gloves are removed. Where are they ?
• Needs the golden gauntlets and knife that previously equipped the GI Joe Guile figure
• 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)
• It's a mix of the Driver Pilote (2002) (without helmet) + the complete speedster spy kit (1999)
He can transform into a ghetto street goon in a blast(er)
• Swapped with an Action Man figure / Added the belt and binoculars of "Desert Patrol"
This is a "New Adventures of He-Man" tribute
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)
Loosely based on G.I. Joe Adventures of 2010 "Operation Silent Strike" (only for the body armour and helmet)
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