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This is a fantastic figure and a great idea.

As one of the handful of collectors that clings to the notion of a solid time line reaching back to 1982, I really dig the idea of new characters assuming the mantle of older characters' codenames. As far as I know, "Doc II" is the only example of Hasbro (via Master Collector) making an official hand-off of a codename. There were a few characters that had two different file names, but it was unclear if those were for legal issues or if they were supposed to actually be different characters (Lifeline is the best example).

The paintwork on this figure really is astounding. You do amazing camo painting and it totally redirects the appearance of the figure. Perfect!

Author:	night force cynic [ Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:02 am ]
Post subject:	FREEFALL
Yep, I 'Starbucked' Freefall. Why? Because the original guy was boring, forgettable, just another parattrooper. ;D filename: Arndt, Priscilla W. stats: infantry, recon, Airborne Ranger birthplace: Downers Grove, IL rank: E-5 on a mission with Hollowpoint, Ripcord, and Kamakura in Sierra Gordo

Author:	Jay [ Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:33 am ]
Post subject:	Re: FREEFALL
Very cool. Definitely references the original in terms of colors but goes somewhere so much more original with it.

Author:	David Jake [ Mon Jul 20, 2009 6:45 am ]
Post subject:	Re: FREEFALL
kinda like this take on him.

Author:	Matthew [ Mon Jul 20, 2009 8:51 am ]
Post subject:	Re: FREEFALL
Very inspired use of pilot Scarlett. Very cool

Author:	DanOfTheDead [ Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:14 am ]
Post subject:	Re: FREEFALL
Wow, I think this makes both the original character and the "blue Scarlett" figure parts you used so much more interesting.

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Author:	TR1ER [ Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:25 am ]
Post subject:	Re: FREEFALL
Wait I saw this one over at Hisstank you made it . Great custom I really like the new update you did.

Author:	danielb [ Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:37 am ]
Post subject:	Re: FREEFALL
Looks great. Good use of the figure, and great character concept. Also cool seeing a team of newbies in action.

Author:	pluv [ Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:32 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: FREEFALL
danielb wrote: Looks great. Good use of the figure, and great character concept. Also cool seeing a team of newbies in action. Ditto, ditto, and ditto. Really cool all around. The camo looks good for her too.

Author:	Spin Doctor [ Mon Jul 20, 2009 6:19 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: FREEFALL
You know, I've got no problem with the female versions of less iconic characters and, if you're going to do it, this is how. Very well done.

Author:	past nastification [ Mon Jul 20, 2009 6:37 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: FREEFALL
This is a fantastic figure and a great idea. As one of the handful of collectors that clings to the notion of a solid time line reaching back to 1982, I really dig the idea of new characters assuming the mantle of older characters' codenames. As far as I know, "Doc II" is the only example of Hasbro (via Master Collector) making an official hand-off of a codename. There were a few characters that had two different file names, but it was unclear if those were for legal issues or if they were supposed to actually be different characters (Lifeline is the best example). The paintwork on this figure really is astounding. You do amazing camo painting and it totally redirects the appearance of the figure. Perfect!

Author:	DanOfTheDead [ Mon Jul 20, 2009 8:04 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: FREEFALL
past nastification wrote: This is a fantastic figure and a great idea. As one of the handful of collectors that clings to the notion of a solid time line reaching back to 1982, I really dig the idea of new characters assuming the mantle of older characters' codenames. As far as I know, "Doc II" is the only example of Hasbro (via Master Collector) making an official hand-off of a codename. There were a few characters that had two different file names, but it was unclear if those were for legal issues or if they were supposed to actually be different characters (Lifeline is the best example). The paintwork on this figure really is astounding. You do amazing camo painting and it totally redirects the appearance of the figure. Perfect! Having only had the Sky Patrol Airborne as a kid, when I found out about the first one, and that he had a different file name and was obviously a different person, I really just assumed he died and they gave his codename to his replacement. Though I know not everyone would like it, I really think there should be a second generation of GI Joe that followed the same basic timeline of the original, but most of the original members had moved on and passed on their code names. Freefall here is a great example of why it could work I think.

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Author:	night force cynic [ Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:50 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: FREEFALL
Awesome. Thanks very much for the kind words here! I'm very proud of this figure, both for the randomness of it and for the end result. I'm super happy other folks like it too. who knows, maybe Freefall will get a second look from other fans now. Truly, I love the 1-figure/1 version, C and D list, open book Joes like most of the 1990 Joe lineup was simply because there's a bottomless well of potential to let them shine if they get the chance as there is so littel established about them (those DiC cartoons really don't count... or at least shouldn't).