Long time, no post.

I just finished going through all the back-ups I did and getting rid of all the duplicates entries, which took me awhile.

Now I can proceed.


Here is Frontline, a Reconnaissance (Scout) who can be a Forward Observer to call in airstrikes or jump in an perform Pathfinder operations.


This one took a while to create. He will come with the OG13 helmet/Steeler's viewfinder combo and a dog-eared copy of Tom Sawyer.

This guy is a tribute to one of my favorite movies, "It's a Wonderful Life". His Filename is George Martin Hatch, and would be the grandson of Mary's Brother Martin. He last showed up in the movie at the Bridge of Remagen, but vanishes from the rest of the movie.

Basically we all know the story of IAWL and know it to be a classic Holiday movie, but my premise is what if it was based on a true story? The descendants of George and Mary Bailey just believed it was a family story that had been passed down and that someone else had written a story about it and then it was made into a Hollywood movie.

The plan it to write a blurb in his file card about how he seems to be one of the lucky guys. A grenade turns out to be a dud, bullets penetrate his uniform but he is never hurt-something about he must have a Guardian Angel watching over him and he always gives this little smile whenever anyone says anything about it.

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Next up is Red-Line, a hotshot vehicle driver specializing in Transportation and Diesel Mechanics, avid race car driver from Silver City, Nevada. No-nonsense kinda guy, you mess with his ride, he messes with you.




I posted this on Facebook too, and I love it when it highlights the face and wants me to tag it with someone's name. I guess Facebook thinks it's real enough to be someone...

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Just got onto Hero Machine and noticed they added some cool additional items.

Decided to try my hand at some Oktober Guard.

98 Colonel Brekov (I use this version as a GRU Officer)


and Red Star



Comic Pack Colonel Brekov

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This is a WIP of another early JOE formation character who might end up being split into two different characters.

The first is an enlisted Tech Sergeant tentatively specializing in Data Processing and Computer Technology, codename: Readout. She might work with Sparks and General Flagg at the Pentagon and assist with behind the scenes to assist the JOEs for missions.

This version would be an enlisted member on special assignment to General Flagg, with whatever clearance she would need.




If I go the second route, she would be an USAF General, codename: Barker, working at McGuire Air Force Base helping the JOEs by coordinating transportation issues involving GIJOE aircraft and MAC flights, be in charge of the GIJOE *section* of the base, and use her position to relay meteorological intel to the Team for missions to/from/over targets.

This version would be altered to reflect an older person that would have had the career to warrant being in the position at a AFB in the first place. Someone has to keep some semblance of secrecy when the other AFB personnel see all these Army (GIJOE) helicopters, vehicles, and aircraft show up.

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OK, I've reworked Doc's niece to the point I'm pretty happy with her.

I addressed some of the visibility issues (ie-that's a non-combatant medic), so hopefully no SAW-Vipers go after her.

Changed some of the coloring to reflect actual medic bags I found online, then decided to give her a 'grab and go' trauma bag with shoulder strap. Helmet has green safety goggles as an homage to her Uncle and I added a back to the helmet above the neckline, then colored it different to show the lined interior. Little touches like that make it look 3D and not just a front half of a helmet. Gave her some smoke grenades for evacs and a mic with interior headphone for commo. Added another Red Cross on the zipper at the neckline, changing it from a pip to a pull tag.

I would like to come up with another codename for her. I realize the JOEs would call her 'Doc' since that would be her role and as a reference to her Uncle. I'm just not a fan of using the same codename for two different characters. Once a JOE moves on, the codename gets retired. This 'Doc' might be the exception.

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Bump-updated 'Doc' Greer.

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This one is a redo of a previous version, using HM3.5 instead of HM2.

Mongrel, Dreadnok Dwarf. Former circus performer who uses his size and skills now as a thief and safecracker.
Skull is a motorcycle helmet. Harness is so Road Pig can grab hold and toss him into a second floor window or balcony to break in.




One of Sgt Slaughter's Renegades, the ex-Cobra Viper himself, Mercer...

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It's been a while, but next up is a version of Duke based on the unproduced Replicator concept, and an original design for the IDW character, Copperback:

http://joeconcepts.wordpress.com/2014/1 ... opperback/

It's been a while, but next up is a version of Duke based on the unproduced Replicator concept, and an original design for the IDW character, Copperback:

http://joeconcepts.wordpress.com/2014/1 ... opperback/

Next up is Lobo, a ex-Delta Force Commando specializing in Anti-Terrorism, from the Navajo Indian Reserve in Arizona. He joined the military, becoming an Airborne Ranger and elite member of the JSOC. .Lobo is Native Amercian, so I gave him some combat tomahawks. I wanted him to have a Jati 9mm, but the Beretta M12 works.

(Back in the late 80s and early 90s, he was to be the 'Snake-Eyes' of my team, before I realized I could just create new characters in the JOE universe)

I didn't know much about the DC character Lobo, but my character is somewhere between the traditional meaning of Lobo and Lone Wolf. A loner who is extremely good at what he does and what he does isn't good.



I also figured out how to change the background color. Go to the word balloons option, turn it sideways, then increase the left number to 999 and the just increase the right number until the word balloon cover the entire creating window.



Here's another one from the formation of the team. Not 100% on the codename, but I was working in he was studying Electrical Engineering.

Jumper, Airborne Infantryman


I'm looking at other possible codenames for this one.

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One character I have wanted to get out of my head has been one that has been difficult to describe. A female ninja, deadly and with no scruples. Highly skilled with edged instruments, yet familiar with machine guns and auto-pistols.

I had gone through so many mental redos of her background and then finally came to a point where I felt I had the *hook* I needed. Once I decided she could be/allegedly be the daughter or either Snake-Eyes or Storm Shadow, then it was all the matter of why did no one know about her? Was she taken away as a baby and trained by another clan? Who knows.

Presenting Snapdragon (as Snake-Eyes' Daughter)



Snapdragon as Storm Shadow's Daughter



Since she changes out her wardrobe, updating, etc, maybe she wears different wigs or dyes her hair.

COBRA NINJA ASSASSIN (amerasian female)
Codename: Snapdragon
Filename: Unknown
PCS: Cobra Ninja and Swordmaster
SCS: Assassination
POB: Unknown (Possibly Japan)
Grade: Contract Agent Aligned with Cobra

Very little is known about Snapdragon, the beautiful, but deadly female ninja seen working for Cobra. Those that have attempted to dig into her background have mysteriously disappeared, never to be heard from again. The few pieces of data that have been found only lead to more unanswered questions. Is she the former student of a rogue ninja master, expelled from the Arashikage clan for an act of betrayal? Was she hidden away from the clan and instructed in the ways of the ninja in seclusion? Is it possible she is the daughter of either Snake-Eyes or Storm Shadow? The only facts known for certain about her is that she trained with Storm Shadow after he was brainwashed into rejoining Cobra and she may have been part of the Cobra ninjas that turned Junko Akita to evil.

Snapdragon is a natural gymnast, an Olympic-class athlete and fencing champion, holder of numerous black belts from different martial arts forms, and is highly skilled in the use of edged weapons and exotic weaponry. She has been trained in several different fighting styles, ranging from boxing to brawling, making her a ‘jack of all trades’ fighter, able to adapt to any fighting style to complete her mission. An expert assassin, Snapdragon is proficient with rifles, explosives, poisons, and military firearms. Ambidextrous, beautiful, and deadly, she is wanted in connection with seven separate assassinations and three unsolved murders in just the Far East. The only real insight into her personality is that Snapdragon never wears the same battle armor twice.

From Kamakura: “I do not know who this Snapdragon is, or of her mysterious past. She works for Cobra, so she is my enemy. She has trained with Storm Shadow, so I do not doubt her level of skill. She may be beautiful as the flower she is named for, but Snapdragon is as deadly as they come.”




I need to go back and put something over the extra bottom lines on the Arashikage symbol, unless her unknown clan added on an extra symbol...

Headshot with mask on

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Next up is Glacier, Cold Weather Survival Instructor

From skis to skimobiles, from fieldcraft to survival, Glacier works with the new JOEs to prepare them for Arctic Missions.

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Another update with more Replicators: Hawk and Gung-Ho!

http://joeconcepts.wordpress.com/2014/1 ... d-gung-ho/

Another update with more Replicators: Hawk and Gung-Ho!

http://joeconcepts.wordpress.com/2014/1 ... d-gung-ho/

Next up in another proud member of the United States Coast Guard. Called a Sea Marshal, she is a first rate Boarding Officer.

Her crew knows she is always watching over them and will go to the end of Earth to protect them, which inspires loyalty.



Another one I've done is Thumper, USMC Force Recon



And skin camo'd


Ugg, left hand masking didn't take. I redid it.

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