JACK SKELLINGTON SCI-FI REVOLTECH 005

Jack Skellington is the main character from the 1993 movie, Nightmare before Christmas. The movie was produced and co-written by Tim Burton and was directed by Henry Selick. Jack's singing voice was done by Danny Elfman while the rest was give to life by Chris Sarandon.

The movie focused on Jack living in Halloween Town with ghosts, monsters and other frightful creatures. Every year Jack leads them in celebrating Halloween. But soon Jack got bored and started to explore. He then discovered Christmas Town. Jack became obsessed with Christmas and plans to take over it. He succeeded in playing the role of Santa Claus but the plan went wrong because the presents that he gave away were scary and was not suited for Christmas. While Jack was playing fake Santa, the real Santa Claus was being held captive by Oogie Boogie. After Jack's Christmas take over failed he returned home and freed the real Santa Claus. Thus restoring Christmas as a happy occasion and not a scary one.

Here is Jack Skellington receiving revotech treatment.

Jack came with this Halloween Town diorama base.

Jack standing side by side with his diorama base.

Jack also came with four extra heads with different facial expressions and three extra hands.

Common revoltech accessories like a name plate, a revoltech coin and a storage box was also provided.

A surprise look on Jack as he holds his other head.

Happy Halloween !!!

PRIVATE TAK 442nd RCT BY DML

The 442nd Regimental Combat Team made up of  Japanese-American soldiers fought bravely against German troops in the second world war. The 442nd became the most highly decorated regiment with 22 recipient of the Medal of Honor. And on the tenth of October 2010 the 442nd was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.

"Go for Broke" is the regiment's motto.

Pvt. Tak holding his M1 helmet.

Close up of the figure's face.

Close up of the patch

Ammo belt and suspenders.

Entrenching tool, bayonet and water canteen attached to the belt.

Browning Automatic Rifle or BAR designed by John Browning.

A list of the Medal Of Honor recipients was included with the figure.

PRIVATE SCOTT BY DML

I'm cleaning some of my older figures hence the consecutive DML figures. According to the box Pvt. Scott is a member of the US army 4th infantry division. The box also indicate that the time line for the figure is 1944. During this time the division participated in the Normandy invasion, they landed on Utah beach. The 4th infantry division also saw action during the first world war, Vietnam war, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Private Scott, 4th infantry division Normandy 1944

Pvt. Scott is a rifleman and carriers the standard issue M1 Garand

M1923 cartridge belt with suspenders carries ten 8round clips for the Garand.

Several gears are attached to the belt like the M1 bayonet with M7 scabbard,

M1910 canteen, entrenching tool and first aid pouch.

His M1 with extra clips.

The rifle's charging handle can be opened.

The 8round clip fits nicely in the compartment.

Lock and load!

" Fix bayonet"

It is only attached in anticipation for close combat or when ammo is used up.

4th infantry division's patch

Here is a bigger version of the patch.

[photo from: wiki]

MICHAEL WITTMAN BY DML

Michael Wittman was one of the most successful Waffen-SS tank commander during the second world war. He was credited for taking out 138 tanks and 132 anti tank guns along with other vehicles. He was nicknamed the "Black Baron" and held the rank of hauptsturmfurer (captain), he was also a recipient of the knight's cross of the iron cross with oak leaves and swords.

The usual packaging for the DML figures.

Figure out of the box. He is wearing a black leather jacket common to tank crews and a field cap.

Sauer M38 pistol and headphones commonly used by tank commanders.

MP 40 machine pistol and stick grenades often called potato masher.

Close up of head sculpt with headphones on.

He wears an SS collar patch.

Knight's cross of the iron cross with oak leaves.

The swords to his knight's cross of the iron cross with oak leaves was presented to him on June 1944.

DML issued Michael Wittman figure with the rank of Obersturmfurer, he was later promoted as hauptsturmfurer. Maybe that is why he only had oak leaves on his knight's cross.

Photo of M. Wittman with Knight's cross of the iron cross with oak leaves and swords.

[ photo from wiki ]

SERGEANT DAVE BY DML

Here is a world war two figure from my old collection. He is made by Dragon Models Ltd. The company named him Dave and he is a sergeant in the 1st infantry division. The 1st infantry division is also known as the "Big Red One", the division  has a long history of combat spanning from the first world war, second world war, Vietnam war, first Persian gulf war to the present war on terror. The figure came with only the basic gears that a combat soldier needs but still provided good detail. Despite being an older figure I still consider Dave as an impressive figure.

Standard DML ww2 figure box. Its nice and sturdy.

Sgt. Dave wearing a M1941 jacket, M1943 trousers and boots with legging.

Its been a while since i popped him out of the box.

The Big Red One's patch and his Sergeant patch.

 I know that current companies make life like HS, but back then this HS is as real as it gets.

He looks too clean for a soldier, other than that he looks good.

He came with a pistol belt with hand gun ammo pouch, his bayonet, M1910 canteen, first aid pouch and M1916 holster. A standard issue M1 helmet was also provided. A clear plastic stand was also included.

The Thompson sub machine gun was commonly issued to non commission officers (NCO).

 It uses .45 ACP often loaded in a 20 or 30 round stick magazine.

It was invented by John T. Thompson.

For his side arm he carried a M1911 designed by John M. Browning.

DANBOARD AMAZON VERSION

I got another Dan Board figure. She is from the Revoltech line of toys. Much like the first Dan Board figure she had light up eyes and the same accessories. But this time her box body had Amazon company's markings. Check out the other Dan Board figure here.

Dan Board Amazon Version

Notice the side of the head has some design.

And the light up eyes.

The head of the Amazon version is the same as the original version.

Check out some new details printed on the box head.

Dan Board Amazon version on the left and her buddy the original version on the right.

NAVY SEAL GUNNER KITBASH

Almost every squad or team has its gunner to provide support and cover fire. They dish out a lot of fire power giving their teammates time to maneuver. Machine gunners are valuable asset to a group. So far I have not yet purchased a machine gunner figure. So here is my attempt at kit bashing one. I hope his accurate enough, or at least look good enough.

My Navy SEAL gunner.

US Navy SEAL machine gunner.

Head sculpt from Hot Toys John Connor.

M9 9mm pistol and a push knife

Knee pads, hiking boots and gaiters.

Back view showing his back pack and radio.

He carries two saw pouches for his ammo, two pistol mags and several smoke grenades.

I made a simple set up for him because running around with a huge gun plus two pouches full of ammo can take its toll.

M60E4 MK43 machine gun.