1987 Falcon - Random Photos of the Day

There are few perfect figures in the Joe line.  Usually, there's one or two slight defects that really prevents the figure from being a perfect 10.  The 1987 Falcon, though, is pretty much an ideal toy.  He has great colors that fully accentuate the amazing details on the mold.  His gear is amazing and is iconic to the character.  And, he debuted in the biggest Joe year of 1987.  Collectors love Falcon and he's never had a bad repaint since the mold is just so well done.

I don't actually use the 1987 figure all that often, though.  Personally, I prefer the Super Sonic Fighters version with a Night Force backpack.  But, the original figure was the one I used in the final year of my childhood Joe playing days.  So, here are some of the random photos I've taken of this figure over the past couple of years.  I will still do more as time goes on since the figure is so well done.  I need to pick up a Night Force version as I actually have his gear lying around.  Maybe in the next year as prices continue to drop.

1994 Star Brigade Ozone - Around The Web

I'm kind of in a funk when it comes to writing new profiles.  I've got a bunch started.  But, I haven't been able to finish any of them.  And, while I have hundreds of random photos and around the web posts started, none are really ready to post.  That included this look at the limited content on the 1994 Ozone.  But, I wanted to get something out.  And, as this Ozone was shortpacked in the cases that are likely to have the lowest production in the vintage line, content on him doesn't exactly ooze out of the collective fandom.  

But, this is a figure I enjoy.  The colors are distinctive and memorable.  And, they keep this mold from being stale, even in it's fourth paint job.  1994 Star Brigade are having a bit of their moment in the sun in the collecting world and high prices reflect that.  This figure was never all that easy to find, even if he was super cheap when I tracked him down.  Because of that, there's little done with him.  So, enjoy the 1994 Ozone as it's not a figure you're going to see all that often.

1994 Ozone Profile

1994 Star Brigade Carded Set

1994 Ozone by gen_liederkranz

1994 Ozone by corpscommandercody

1994 Ozone at The Dragon Fortress

1994 Ozone by relena_warcraft

1994 Ozone by codyanskaya

1987 Ice Viper - Around the Web 2

It's hot outside and we've had lots of storms.  I've lost 2 trees that were more than 75 years old and another that was about 30 years old in a windstorm.  So, I'll post up some pics I took back when there was snow on the ground.

The Ice Viper is one of those figures that's a nice match for his specialty.  He's just interesting enough to hide inside the cockpit of one of the best winter vehicles in the line.  Here's some nice content on the Ice Viper from around the web.

1987 Ice Viper Profile

1987 Ice Viper Around the Web 2016

Arctic Cobras Diorama

1987 Ice Viper by gijoeggernaut

1987 Ice Viper by 00zxcvb

1987 Ice Viper by dreadnokdread

1987 Ice Viper by sithviper

1987 Ice Viper by steelbrigade

1987 Ice Viper by scarrviper

1987 Law and Order - Random Photos of the Day

There's a lot you can do with an MP figure.  Especially, if the figure is generic enough that he can be used as an army builder.  He can be a good guy or a bad guy.  He can be a single character.  Or, a nameless minion who simply dies a terrible death due to his incompetence.  And, when the figure is good, like the 1987 Law, it makes it fun to have him around.

At one time, I had a massive Law army.  They were the enforcers of my Joe world.  Some were virtuous souls who believed in the rule of law.  Others were corrupt as hell.  And, from these various takes on the role for the figure, I found value in Law.  The main reason this is important is because I never considered Law a real Joe character.  Even as a kid, he was just too bland to be much more than an army builder.  Others view him differently.  But, to me, the real purpose of the figure is to fill various gaps in the Joe world and be a bland, nameless automaton who could be used as one off story filler when I needed a break from the Joe vs. Cobra standard.

Despite still having a bunch of them, I don't use Law all that often any longer.  I do need to get a bunch of them out for a large photo shoot again.  Maybe sometime this fall.  But, below you'll see the photos of Law I've taken in the past 6 or 7 years.  He's still a neat figure who I enjoy.  But, he really only works in multiples.

2005 Comic Pack "Fred" Cobra Commander - Around The Web

Comic Packs were a mixed bag.  They were full of pretty bad figures.  But, there were also some pretty good ones.  And, this Fred is one of the best.  The head really captures the essence of the character.  And, more importantly, the head was also compatible with some of the contemporary Cobras released and could be used on Crimson Guard heads to really recreate the concept of "Fred".  These sets were heavily clearanced as they didn't sell well.  So, it was cheap to get extras to use the heads for customs.  That isn't so much the case today.  

There's lots of great content out there on this figure.  Many people have done cool things with it.  So, check out the links below and enjoy!

2005 Comic Pack "Fred" Cobra Commander Profile

2005 Comic Pack "Fred" by corpscommandercody

2005 Comic Pack "Fred" by dashiellrfairborne

2005 Comic Pack "Fred" at JoeBattleLines.com

2005 Comic Pack "Fred" by relinquished1979

2005 Comic Pack "Fred" at JoeADay.com

2005 Comic Pack "Fred" by mrmikevinthepit

2005 Comic Pack "Fred" by corpscommandercody

2005 Comic Pack "Fred" by misterbungle

2005 Comic Pack "Fred" by sintechness

2005 Comic Pack "Fred" by corpscommandercody