Beach Head is who he is. The original figure is a classic with a super fragile crotch. Hasbro made a few repaints of him in the 2000's. Now, there's factory customs featuring the mold. And, they proved there was a lot of life in the Beach Head mold. The real version of Beach Head, though, is the lime green Funskool version. To this day, this 1986 figure seems bland to me because I view the Funskool figure as the default version of the character.
This doesn't take away from the original paint job's quality. Beach Head remains one of the line's better overall figures. The different aqua green color that is offset by the black vest and brown, camo pants works way better than the words describing it would indicate. And, the figure's intricate details and perfect accessory complement complete the package for one of the highlights of the class of 1986.
Due to the ubiquity of the Funskool version in my collection, though, I rarely get this original figure out for photos. When I want Beach Head, I'll go with the brighter version. So, my usage of the Hasbro figure is deliberate. And, you'll see that in the photos below where Beach Head is paired with his contemporaries for a specific look.
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