Tag: G.I. Joe

In AFP’s Border Patrol, we scour active eBay auctions for customized action figures that you won’t want to let slip by!

Normally in this column I pick out a handful of customized figures, but this week I found a huge lot of customized 1/6 scale military figures and vehicles. I’ve got a lot of admiration for customizers who venture into vehicles and dioramas, because it takes an extraordinary level of commitment and attention to detail. I noticed an unusual amount of vehicles in my eBay search, including:

• 1:6 Scale boat Vietnam Custom Military boat 12″ Figures
• Gi Joe Hasbro 1:6 Scale Half Track Custom Military Vehicle 12″ Figure (1st listing)
• Gi Joe Hasbro 1:6 Scale Half Track Custom Military Vehicle 12″ Figure (2nd listing)
• Gi Joe Hasbro 1:6 Scale Half Track Custom Military Vehicle 12″ Figure (3rd listing)

I thought at first the 3 listings for the half tracks were dupes, and was surprised when I saw they were all unique, and all with 3 or more figures.

A little more clicking and I found that the seller has 12 different 1/6 scale military vehicle and figure combos on auction ending over the next few days. Most are customized, and one includes the original box for the Hasbro G.I. JOE toy.

When I saw that the seller is a vintage collectibles dealer from south Florida, it gave me a bittersweet feeling. Most of the customs I feature are created by talented customizers who ply their trade to supplement their incomes. I realized this lot was likely from a collector who is liquidating his collection or has passed away. In any case, I know these figures have truly been loved.