New Jersey Collectors Con figure revealed as G.I. Joe’s Salvo!

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Fans of custom figures in the G.I. Joe community are probably familiar with the name “Kevin Watts.”  Know for his imaginative parts use and mind-blowing painting skills, Kevin is the mastermind behind the Canv-HISS project showcased at the 2013 G.I. Joe Collector’s Convention.  He’s also the project lead behind last year’s amazing Metal-Head fan [...]

2013 JoeCon: The rest of the custom figures on display!

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I promised yesterday that I’d go back and take pictures of the remaining custom figures on display at JoeCon.  Thankfully, there was enough of a break in the schedule today that I was able to fulfill that particular promise.  Again, the custom work by these folks is not to be underestimated!  Just some truly [...]

JoeCon 2013: Custom figures, part 1

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One of my favorite parts of any JoeCon is the display of custom figures up for judging.  I’m not a customizer myself.  (Just a hack writer who likes to shoot pics of figures and offer opinions under the guise of a “review.”)  However, I am in awe of the creativity and inventiveness of the [...]

JoeDeclassified.com’s Ultimate G.I. Joe Custom Contest!

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The folks over at JoeDeclassified.com have launched “The Ultimate Custom Contest” with a bevy of prizes that are hard to beat!

Check out the official announcement:

Joe Declassified and Joe Customs have joined together to bring you the ultimate custom contest! Here at Declassified, you know we love the history of the G.I. [...]

Custom spotlight: G.I. Joe meets Transformers in this awesome Soundwave custom!

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I have a confession to make– like a lot of GI Joe fans, I’m a bit of a closet Transformers fan.  Granted, my favorite era of Transformers was “Beast Wars” which may or may not hinder my “bot cred” but I’m also a fan of early G1 as well.  There’s something oddly classic about [...]

Robert Atkins discusses the new IDW Cobra Commander design! Custom figure contest!!

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Okay, I’m starting to sound like a broken record here with all of the new IDW Cobra Commander love.  However, if there’s one thing that can sell me on a new character design in a comic it is the caliber of the artist– and there are currently non better on Joe than Robert Atkins!

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Joesightings Year of the Tiger Custom and Art Contest!

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Joesightings will be conducting a new art and custom contest, and they have tons of great prizes for the winners!  Check out all the details at: http://joebattlelines.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=103&t=16389!

Ouside the Box Custom Contest Winners!

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I  just got the word from the judges! But before I announce the winners, I have to thank some people.

First off, is Richard Woodhouse from the G.I. Joe Design Team. Richard taught a custom class at the JoeCon in Kansas City, and encouraged us to think outside the box. Next I want to [...]

Outside the Box Contest Entries!

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Well the time has come for the Judging to begin check them out here and after the judges have had their say I will open it up for everyone’s comments.

Deadline approaches for the Outside The Box Custom Contest!

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Just a quick reminder to everyone that the deadline to have your pics to me is July 1st. Judging will begin next Tuesday or Wenesday depending on how long it takes me to get them posted.Good Luck to everyone who has accepted the challenge.

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