Judges' Commentary:
- Excellent, great kit-bash and parts usage with an innovative concept that has gravity for fans and kids alike. However, I would have kept the Poacher name for accuracy.

- Clean, looks like a GI JOE TOY as opposed to a GI JOE custom. So points for that. But I don't think it was true to the concept.

His look was completely dictated by the Poacher artwork, and his colors were inspired by Kraven the Hunter (Marvel Comics). Zanzibar's (1987) muscular physique translates well for Gnawgahyde, and his open shirt with necklace, along with Snow Serpent's (1991) furry boots wraps up the Kraven appearance. His head/headgear was the hardest (based on the artwork), and Flint's (1994) desert beret was initially tried in jest, yet it turned out awesome. Just like the Outback Adventurer, I used General Hawk's (1992) weapon set and a knife (originally packaged with Roadblock from 1992), for good measure.