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Nighthawk's modern updates on vintage Joe ARAH figures
nighthawk:
The Ninja Force SS was my all time favorite SS in terms of the look. I just hated the spring loaded gimmick. Even when I had it as a kid, I cut off the tabs and drilled a hole in his back so he can put on the vintage Storm Shadow backpack.
When Hasbro released the DG one, I was so happy in that it was a perfect base for the Ninja Force one. I just wish they added some stuff to give him some gold paint apps and stuff.
I had originally worked on this but everything was just taped on. Last night, I pulled him out to take some parts off for my 50th Storm Shadow mods and decided to actually complete this one.
Mods:
Added some extra white paint spots
Glued on pad for him to put his ninja stars (which are removable)
Glued on grenade
Gave him backpack from the Retaliation 3 pack version
I wish I was able to give him the shoulder pad look, but this I think is a nice compromise. I just wanted to get some gold in there. Originally, I just used the black 25th Storm Shadow backpack cause it had a gold belt, but he just couldn't hold those swords. Hope you like it.
So, before the Ninja Force Storm Shadow came out, this was my favorite version. Namely because I couldn't get the 1984 one and I actually liked him as a Joe.
The only issues I had with him was that I never liked his red backpack and sword. When I was able to, I put the 1984 backpack on my 1988 Storm Shadow.
This minor tweak is basically just that. The waist belt was from AVACSlab. The rope was from the 25th version of this Storm Shadow. I also lowered his head a little.
nighthawk:
Wow! Haven't updated this in a while.
Here's my Grid Iron I just finished. I used the 50th Duke as a base and basically added vintage stuff to it and some holsters for holding the pistol and football grenades.
The hardest part was finding a decently priced vintage Grid Iron.
Throwing the football grenade
Helmet off
nighthawk:
Rock Viper
Salvo
Darklon
Charbroil
nighthawk:
I've had this Slipstream for a while and after seeing so many nice Slipstream customs that incorporate the hose attachments that the vintage one had, I decided to update mine. Unfortunately, I couldn't add the holster to mine or else he wouldn't fit in the Conquest as I had modified it and gave it interior details. To date, this Conquest is probably my favourite vehicle interior update.
I know the vintage one had the hose on his crotch area come from the left side, but since there was a pouch on the right side, I decided to make the hose come out of there instead.
Goggles are removable so I can have them up or down.
In the Conquest
Couple of interior shots
B:
I think you got Salvo spot on there.
Great customs...as usual.
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