Dragonsky - Oktober Guard Soldier

Back when I was collecting G.I. Joe figures, they never made any of the Oktober Guard toys, which was a bummer. I would have been thrilled to have them. And one of my favorites was Dragonsky.

Most of the Oktober Guard wore normal military gear, so when Dragonsky came out in this purple outfit with a flamethrower, I thought it was freaking cool.

I started with a Heroclix N.O.W.H.E.R.E. Soldier and added the fuel tanks, hose, and helmet with green stuff.

I tried to add the little red star on his helmet. I might be hard to see in the pic though.

-c

CLASSIFIED - Covert Mission Specialist

I'm not sure if Larry Hama or any later writers ever explained exactly why Snake Eyes' name is kept secret. Knowing Hama, there's some obscure reason that he's still building up to.

This is another "Hey, what can I make with this leftover Zerboz?" miniature. I tried to keep the shadow effect going under the hat...with limited success.

I'm kind of surprised that they ever made a figure of CLASSIFIED. But even more surprised at the specialty. Covert Mission Specialist? Shouldn't that be L.R.R.P.?

Or am I asking too much?

-c

Agent Courtney Krieger - Armored Vehicle Expert

Hey, wait a minute! Who am I trying to fool here? I already did Cover Girl!

Of all the characters that might get a second version, Cover Girl wasn't my first guess. But the previous attempt just didn't really work. She looked a little too much like a cop (considering the mini, no wonder) and not like a tank expert.

So, back to the drawing board with the Veronica Blaze, Agent of G.U.A.R.D. mini from Reaper Miniatures.

I tried to match her outfit this time more to the Tim Seeley illustration, and to the 2006 Agent Courtney Krieger figure.

The mini even has some goggle for her, which is perfect for a tank driver. This version of Cover Girl looks tough enough to handle Cobra and hopefully not die stupidly like in the movie.

Ahem...*Spoilers*

-c