Sunday, July 31, 2011

JASON BOURNE KITBASH

Jason Bourne was the main character in the movies Bourne Identity 2002, Bourne Supremacy 2004 and Bourne Ultimatum 2007. He was an assassin for the United States government, until he failed a mission that lead to his amnesia. Without a clue as to who he was and why the government wants him dead. Jason is determined to regain his memories.

Jason Bourne's first movie released in 2002
Staring actor Matt Damon.

Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) returned to the big screen as The Bourne Supremacy was released on 2004.

The Bourne Ultimatum was the final chapter in the trilogy.

Here is a bash on Jason Bourne.
The body together with the clothes came from Entry Bay.

Head Sculpt resembling actor Matt Damon.

Being an assassin we know that Jason Bourne is good with weapons even hand to hand combat, but to me he is deadly because he can gather information and uses it to plan his move and stay one step ahead.





Saturday, July 30, 2011

DCUC GUY GARDNER

Guy Gardner is a character and a superhero from DC comics. He is a member of the Green Lantern Corps. and of the Justice League. 

John Broome and Gil Kane created Guy Gardner and patterned him after the actor Martin Milner. Guy first appeared in Green Lantern #59 (March 1968). Several changes was made in the character in 1980s by Steve Englehart and Keith Giffen. The changes by the two remains as of to date.

The character was often mistaken to be named after NASA astronaut Guy Gardner, but is really named after a fan named Guy H. Lillian III and the writer Gardner Fox.

Guy Gardner first appeared in Green Lantern Vol. 2 #59 March 1968

Here is Guy as seen in comic books.

DCUC Guy Gardner. I got this figure loose so i added the Lantern.
I think he came from the Walmart five pack Green Lantern which includes
Hal Jordan, Sinestro, Tomar Re and John Stewart.

Back view of Guy.

Close up of the figure. The sculpt and pain job of this figure is good and his jacket had good detail.
I think he really resembles the comic book version.


Monday, July 25, 2011

DCUC GREEN LANTERN CH'P

Ch'p is from the planet H'lven. When Doctor Ub'x invaded his home world, he participated in defending it.
He was captured by the evil doctor and was given a death sentence. Fortunate for him one of the Guardians secretly made him a member of the Corps., mainly to replace the Green Lantern who died fighting in the defense of planet H'lven. Gaining the power of the ring Ch'p defeated the invaders.

Ch'p went to Green Lantern HQ and was instructed by Kilowog on how to further enhance his abulities and to use the ring. He became Green Lantern of sector 1014.

Ch'p's first appearance.

Ch'p from the animated movie Green Lantern First Flight

DCUC's Ch'p

Back side of the figure.
He is not as articulated as the other DCUC figures, but still a nice addition to the GL Corps.

Like the other Green Lanterns figures his ring was molded to his hands.

HALO JUMPER KITBASH

Here is another High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) jumper. Most of the parts for this kitbash are from older companies such as Dragon and BBI. So keep your older supplies they are still very usefull for kitbahes. Lets check it out.

Reference photo for my kitbash

He wears a black jump suit, Oakley boots and gloves, HGU 55 helmet.
His weapons include XM-177 and a glock 21 pistol.

A better view of his weapons.

An altimeter attached to his arm and he carries as assault pack.

Back side showing MC-4 parachute

"The MC-4 Ram Air Free-Fall parachute, designed with US Army Natick funding, is the military standard for free fall parachute systems around the world.The main and reserve canopies are 7-cell, 370 sq. ft. spanwise constructed. The Harness is adjustable at 7 points, and has provisions for a main ripcord release or reserve automatic ripcord release. It has an adjustable belly band and 4 equipment rings, that accept all current oxygen bottles, radios, navigation aids, weapons, rucksacks, equipment bags and lowering lines." [source]
MC-4 parachute





Sunday, July 17, 2011

REI AYANAMI BY MEDICOM TOY

After featuring mostly 1/6th scale military figures lets have a look at this anime themed figure also on 1/6th scale. The figure is from the anime Evangelion. She is Rei Ayanami, pilot of the unit 00 and friend of Shinji Ikari the main protagonist of the story. This figure came with few accessories unlike the military figures, but she is a beauty. Nice details all over especially on the head sculpt. Lets take a closer look.

Much like other 1/6th military figure, she came in a box that can be opened like a book.

A picture of Rei from the anime Evangelion.

Rei Ayanami in her school uniform.

Close up of the head sculpt. She also came with an injured hand with several plasters.

Rei holding a cup of miso soup.

Evangelion unit 00 piloted by Rei.



Wednesday, July 06, 2011

OLD SCHOOL NAVY SEAL BY TOY CITY

SEAL operators are among the most produced special forces group in the world of 1/6th scale. This time lets take a look at ToyCity's Navy SEAL from the 90's era.

No school like the old school written in the box

Head sculpt with camo face paint. Maybe that's why the SEAL's are called green faces.

His wearing wood land BDU jacket and pants. He also carries a UDT life preserver.

The kit provided a load bearing vest (LBV) and a load bearing equipment (LBE).
Here we can see his using the LBV. He also has a drop down holster and drop down triple M16 mag pouch.
The vest carries six 30 round M16 mag in the chest area, and 2 frag grenades on the bottom small pouches.
He also uses a SABRE radio and LITE II headset.

At the back side he carries a butt pack and two 1 liter canteens.

Here is the LBE also from the kit
Back view of the LBE. Maybe ill bash another SEAL figure using the LBE gear.

3 day assault pack and LST-5C SATCOM

M72 LAW (light anti-armour weapon)

He also carries M18 red and yellow smoke grenades for signaling, SDU 5E strobe, D ring and diving fins.

Fully geared SEAL operator. This guy carries quite a lot.

Back view showing his back pack and other gears.


Back in the 90's the M1911 side arm was the standard issue side arm. He also carries a M4 as his primary weapon.




Monday, July 04, 2011

LT. ALDO RAINE KITBASH

The film Inglourious Basterds is a film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. The film stared Brad Pitt as Lt. Aldo Raine and Christoph Waltz as Col. Landa. The fictional film focused on several assassination attempts at the life of the Nazi leader Adolf Hitler.

The film was warmly received by viewers and became Mr. Tarantinos's highest grossing film to date ($320,351,773). It also received several nominations and awards.

Lt. Aldo Raine posing for the movie poster.

This figure was released by DID and was marketed as Pierre a french resistance fighter.
I got the figure loose and thought of bashing him as Lt. Aldo Raine, since he kinda look like an older version of the Hot Toy Aldo Raine. 

Close up of the head sculpt. He really looks older with all the white hair.

I added the M1911 side arm and two model 24 stick grenades.
The model 24 grenades was used by the German troops during WW2, it was nicknamed potato masher.

Like in the poster i equipped him with a MP40 Maschinenpistole or Machine Pistol.
The MP40 was a sub machine gun used by the Nazi army during WW2.
It was commonly used by platoon and squad leaders.