Thanks to HissTank.com boards member and customizer SlicesCustoms for posting up two amazing Iron Grenadiers customs Destros General Voltar and Darklon.
We definitely need these two characters turned into official releases!
Check out all the new images of these awesome G.I. Joe Classified Custom Iron Grenadiers after the jump.
Hisstank.com forum member bucky has shared his fantastic custom rendition of the Iron Grenadiers General, Voltar! Here’s the scoop on this figure from Bucky –
At the last Con, I had a list of figures that I needed to fill spots in the Modern Era Collection. Some of them are only available from previous Con sets. As I rounded the salesfloor throughout the weekend, I realized that I wasn’t about to spend the type of money they command. I just can’t. As a customizer first, and collector second, I just decided I’d make my own and be happy. If a retail version comes out at a later date that is nicer, I usually switch them at that point, but obvious I can’t do that with a Con figure. Voltar was just too easy and perfect when I saw the SAW Viper coming out. I quickly scrounged what cast parts I could and ordered the rest at a later date, finally getting around to starting him last fall. I had to trim down the collar a bit to make the head fit right, but outside of painting some details, that was about the only mod needed.
Head, Helmet, Pack and Gun: Raginspoon
Bird: Angel Forge
Vest: Tornado Kick Snake Eyes with holster attached.
Rest: 50th Saw Viper
You can check out more images of this awesome custom and join in on the discussion already in progress after the break!
HissTank member Dansjoes has launched a kickstarter for a new book of art, production sketches and tons of insider information on the creation of G.I. Joe A Real American Hero titled “3.75 Inch Joe: The Special Forces Team that forged an American Hero” book series, Volume 1!
The first book in the series, “3.75 Inch Joe: The Special Forces Team that forged an American Hero (Volume 1)” is an 80 page, 9”X10” library of designs and stories ranging from 1982-1994, including some unproduced concepts! This fully colored book will be printed on 100# paper in a Soft Perfect Bind format with a visible spine like a graphic novel.
Although there have been many books written about G.I. Joe®, what makes “3.75 Inch Joe: The Special Forces Team that forged an American Hero” series unique is the fact that the information shared within the book comes from exclusive interviews with former employees who worked on the G.I. Joe® brand. Some of the things to expect include:
• The inspiration and influences behind the different figures and vehicles straight from the designers’ point of view…
• Alternate names for figures and vehicles pulled from Larry Hama’s dossiers or from the original concepts themselves…
• Insider stories from former employees ranging from Marketing to Engineering regarding the changes that occurred during the design process…
• Conceptual designs and photographs that will show the progression and different stages of creating a figure or vehicle. This includes concept pencils and inks, sculpture sheets, color studies, color presentation art, models, and much much more!
Click on the kickstarter link and let’s get this book funded!
3.75 Inch Joe: The Special Forces Team that forged an American Hero