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According to battle action force his real name and birthplace are unknown though a detailed comic book backstory, which featured in the 1985 battle action force annual, places him of possible swiss descent. Determined on revenge, the black major now led his own group of surviving red shadows and fought his own war against cobra, independent of action force. By 1985, palitoy ceased creating original figures and instead packaged american g. Gi joe and cobra foreign action figures exclusive toys action. According to battle action force his real name and birthplace are unknown though a detailed comic book backstory, which featured in the 1985 battle action force annual, places him of possible swiss descent it provisionally identifies him as marcus kassells, the son of a swiss diplomat who was raised and. Gi joe foreign exclusives action force find new and vintage gi joe action figures and toys at. Red shadows, z force, sas force, space force and q force. Not to be confused with the nazilike footsoldiers from 80s action force gi joe theres a mouthful you dont hear every day. The red shadows are the fictional fighting force originated and designed as 3 34 inch figures by palitoy. Red shadows secret base 2010 june 21, 2018 rob b 2 comments while many joe fans are no doubt standing in a line tonight waiting to partake of the clubs final offerings, im set up in the relative comfort of jad hq by my lonesome with a glass of wine, old club exclusives, and a camera.
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Page 1 action force mini comic sas force vs the red shadows. Gijoecon 2018 customizing class red shadows trooper images. In primary command the forging of luke stone book number two, a groundbreaking action thriller by number one bestseller jack mars, elite delta force veteran luke stone, 29, leads the fbis special response team on a nailbiting mission to save american hostages from a nuclear submarine. Feb 14, 2012 a look at some of the uk action force toys of the 80s and a brief history of the evolution from action force to g. The majors next appearance in battle action force was in showdown for the shadows, in which he sought one final counterattack against the combined af forces.
Red shadows the red shadows are the fictional fighting force opposed to action force as depicted in the uk battle action force comic books. Flagg responses with a picture of baron ironblood and explains that the former leader of the red shadows disappeared and the red shadows were believed to be defeated. Firefly by robert atkins gi joe characters, comic book characters, comic books art. Because of the shifting nature of the characters in the toyline, corresponding action force spinoff material has a very complicated continuity. If purchasing more than one item, please wait for revised invoice before paying. The first appearance of action force and the red shadows would be in the british newsprint comic battle 422, june 4th, 1983. Star wars and action force variants in both lines of toys. Jan 27, 2019 the first appearance of action force and the red shadows would be in the british newsprint comic battle 422, june 4th, 1983. There are too many good books out there for me to force myself to read through a book i. Thankfully, kenner had, in 1995, relaunched their longstagnant. A look at some of the uk action force toys of the 80s and a brief history of the evolution from action force to g. Not only does it feature real life military units such as the british sas and united states marines but also the famed and celebrated gi joes and their enemies, cobra. The red shadows started as a faceless legion made up of repainted wwii germans with new heads and became a veritable menagerie of odd and outthere figure and vehicle designs.
The black major was depicted in the battle action force comic book series as a member of the red shadows and secondincommand to baron ironblood. Red jackal real name anton nobokov is an action force action figure and comic book character. Uk action force gi joe red shadow figure 80s 99p start g. Postageshipping discounts are available for combined purchases. Just some neat facts on how this action force rifle was a part of another toy line, just like some carded baron ironbloods came with a han solo variant blaster. Action force vehicles vintage star wars collectables.
Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Joe storylines have revived the red shadows as an additional enemy faction in the g. Action force red shadows roboskull with red wolf figure. The pace is always moving forward and theres always something new happening. Baron ironblood is the leader of the red shadows, sworn enemies of action force. John shepard in his royal marines winter gear the black major was depicted in the battle action force comic book series as a member of the red shadows and secondincommand to baron ironblood. Action force is a team of expert operatives fighting for britain against baron ironblood cobra commander and his red shadows. These action force characters were fighting the red shadows before the marvel gi joe characters appeared and they continued to periodically appear once. Gi joe and cobra foreign action figures exclusive toys. Love the z force stuff nails the vibe though some of the weapon choices are bit too contemporary iirc most of the weapons seemed to lurch between 1970s ak, fn falslr, m60 etc and wwii in the shape of thompsons. Featuring exclusive toys action force sas and red shadows.
Action force red shadow for sale in uk view 27 bargains. The first solo action force comic would be a mini, included free with battle 428, june 16th, 1983. Red shadows of the blood moon by mswlcsw john wesley contway. Miniatures wargames miniatures based on the old palitoy action force figure line. Jun 16, 2010 found sword of shadows book 1 at book store, immediately ordered the second book and had sword from red ice by the time i finished the second one. Action force palitoy collectors guide by baron ironblood. Gi joe action force red shadows enemy kraken palitoy casted. A strike back novel 2 for sale delivered anywhere in uk. Dec 17, 2011 if you want some bad guys who put the 80s cobras to shame in the weirdness department, then look no further than action force, the uk cousin of sorts to gi joe. This is the action force hyena of the enemy the red shadows. Best fiction books are always available here the largest online library.
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From the beginning, action figure licensing has gone handinhand with new star wars movies. The red shadows are led by baron ironblood and are. History first generation 1982 the action force figures were first produced in 1982 by palitoy limited, and were released in two waves. Joe cobra action force customs red shadows stay safe and healthy. A comprehensive guide to the action force and red shadows toys by palitoy, as featured at. In fact, it even impressed me more than the book of deacon, the first of the series, and that is saying something because i loved the book of deacon. Here is just a small part of what i have acquired in the last 2 months. If you want some bad guys who put the 80s cobras to shame in the weirdness department, then look no further than action force, the uk cousin of sorts to gi joe. Joe figures and vehicles were recolored, renamed, and incorporated into the action force line.
The red shadows have recently been revived as an additional enemy to g. I am getting this all together, in order to create a red shadows headquarters, and bunker diorama i plan. The british toy company palitoy had had success with the larger action man itself a licensed copy of the us g. We are your source for vintage 1980s gi joe vehicles and playsets.
Jan 01, 20 the rise of the red shadow is the prequel novel for the book of deacon series, but dont be misled. Gi joe action force red shadows enemy kraken palitoy. This edition includes a doublesided jacket with a bonus poster. Make offer action force australian jungle fighter series 1 palitoy action man gi joe action force red shadows hyena boxed 100% vintage palitoy 1984. A rogue militia with mysterious motives, the red shadows have become a serious threat due to their mixture of fanatically devoted troops, powerful sophisticated weaponry, and mastery of unique cutting edge technologies. Seriously awesome project yes, i had action force as a kid. Action force was a toyline in europe which evolved from an entirely local creation into a renamed import of g. During his service in the british armys parachute regiment, its implied he killed a fellow officer by pushing. The cannons on the turret do not stay in an upright position and over all this is in good to very good condition and complete.
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