I posted this over at
www.joecustoms.com back in 2012 (
http://www.joecustoms.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=34765&hilit=adventure+team+line+idea) but never posted it here:
"G.I.Joe: The Adventure Team"
This could be a small, separately branded line that would sell alongside the inevitable return of more traditional Joes after the movie stuff is clearanced out. It would focus more on high adventure and less on outright combat, think "Indiana Jones" but with a modern setting. Keep the line focused, small, managable and affordable. Also, get a cartoon on the air in time for the toyline's launch for added punch!
Basic Figures (MSRP $8.99)
Wave 1 Heroes
Joe Colton (Adventure Team Commander)- Renegades Duke body, new older looking head, new thigh holster to cover the groove where the Renegades pistol plugged in, current Joe sidearm, hunting rifle from Resolute Scarlett, Resolute Snake Eyes harness, 25A Gung-Ho/Duke backpack. Deco would be olive drab pants, white shirt w/ red and black AT logo on left breast, "leather" boots/straps/holster and backpack.
Jane Colton (Medic)- later 25A Lady Jaye body, new mature yet still pretty looking head, dvd Dusty straps, 25A Doc satchel and flare gun, POC Lifeline injector, Resolute Cobra Trooper backpack, 25a Lady Jaye belt + pistol. Deco would be tan uniform (think JoeCon Daina but without the camo) w/ red and black AT logo on left arm, "leather" boots/harness/belt/satchel/backpack.
Joe Colton Jr. (Tech Specialist)- ROC General Hawk body for smaller (younger) frame, new head, ROC General Hawk shoulder holster w/ 25A Doc flaregun, ROC laptop w/ AT logo on lid, 25A Falcon backpack w/radio + knife, Renegades Order for pet sidekick. Deco would be white shirt w/ red + black AT logo on left breast (like dad), tan pants (like mom), "leather" boots/belt/holster/backpack. order painted like Siberian Husky w/olive drab gear.
Recondo (Jungle Adventurer)- straight up reissue of "Cobra Island" figure but would have some new deco including AT logo on left sleeve. Replace machine gun with hunting rifle from Resolute Scarlett.
Spirit Iron Knife (Forest Adventurer)- straight up reissue of TRU POC Spirit minus the tac vest and assault rifle but in more realistic colors and w/ AT logo on left arm wrap. Add in his 25A belt and ROC MARS Officer knife.
Shipwreck (Sea Adventurer)- unreleased Concept Case "Navy" shirt Shipwreck but minus the assault rifle (replaced by Resolute Scarlett hunting rifle). Deco would be what was seen in the case, but w/AT logo on left sleeve.
Wave 1 Villains (need a cool team name, something like "Ravagers" or "Despoilers"
Major Bludd (Leader)- Safari look combining 25A Viper torso and upper arms, 25A Disguise Flint lower arms and ROC Destro legs for the flared thighs, new mean looking helmetless head. POC Jungle Duke webgear and machete, AK47 from 25A Stinger (to match the clips on the front of the webgear), POC Firefly backpack w/bombs, 25A dog tag necklace, new pith helmet. Deco would be classic safari - cream, white or light gray uniform w/matching pith, black boots/gloves webgear, cool purple and black villain team logo either on left sleeve or front of helmet.
Kwinn (Mercenary)- straight up release of the fantastic Kwinn Hasbro has already created.
Doctor Mindbender (Mad Scientist)- ROC CC legs/feet/arms/jacket, 25A Viper torso, "Cobra Island Mindbender head. Deco would be black pants, gloss black shoes and gloves, white "labcoat", purple shirt. Accessories would be VvV Laptop w/test tubes (test tubes cast in clear green), dvd Radioactive SE container in solid silver, ROC Doctor/POC Hazard-Viper case in silver w/ cannisters cast in clear green w/silver handle caps), ROC Destro "flamethrower" repurposed as an injector cast in clear green painted silver but leaving the tank in the front clear, Resolute CC pistol in silver.
Shadow Tracker (Hunter Of Men!)- straight up reissue of POC Shadow Tracker but with the lime green replaced with olive drab, purple villain logo replaces Cobra tat on left arm, loose the weird spear and replace with POC Rock-Viper's spear.
Gnawgahyde (Evil Poacher!)- straight up reissue of the 7pk figure but w/purple villain logo somewhere on uniform or hat. Add in the foot traps from POC Recondo.
Croc Master (Lord Of Reptiles!)- straight up reissue of the POC version's accessory load out but with darker greens on his costume. I know people are sick of this figure, but it works in the context of the line.
Wave 2
Heroes
The adult Coltons would be carry-forwards with 4 new environmental-specific heroes added.
Snow Job (Arctic Adventurer) - straight reissue of POC Snow Job w/all accessories, but w/ AT logo on left jacket breast.
Torpedo (Undersea Adventurer)- unreleased Concept Case Arctic Diver Ripcord/Retaliation Cobra Eel in Wetsuit v1's signature colors and AT logo on center of chest. Toss in unmasked head (possibly 25A Airborne?).
Dusty (Desert Adventurer)- POC head, ROC Desert Duke body, 25A Disguise Flint arms. Deco would be tan (no camo), AT logo on left sleeve, "leather" boots/gloves. 25A Gung-Ho/Duke backpack in "leather", hunting rifle from Resolute Scarlett, basic Joe sidearm pistol.
Wild Bill (Air Adventurer)- ROC Wild Bill (including vest/hat/helmet in black) in tan w/black gloves/boots/belt. 2 25A Wild Bill revolvers in silver, 25A OG13 knife.
Villains
Bludd, Kwinn, Mindbender and Shadow Tracker would be carry forwards with 2 new villians added.
Raptor (Master Of Birds!)- POC Zartan from the neck down, new head. POC Zartan's bird/blinder/staff/belt blades in new deco, new bird headed/feathered cowl, DTC Spirit's eagle in brown deco, ROC Polly in yellow/red deco.
Crystal Ball (Psychic Menace!)- ROC CC legs, non Gung-Ho shirtless torso, POC Jungle Duke arms, new head, new vest piece mimicing the original shirt. Resolute CC pistol, 25A Sgt. Slaughter swagger stick (black w/gold tip), new hypnoshield (either lenticular of holographic).
Mission Packs (carded accessory sets MSRP $5.99)
"To Soar With Eagles!"- "The Evil Paochers are trying to capture American Bald Eagles and it's up to the Adventure Team to stop them!". 2 25A JUMP packs in yellow w/ AT logos, 2 dvd Duke chest rigs in silver, 2 POC Shocktrooper helmets in silver, 2 POC Dusty goggles in black, DTC Spirit's eagle, Shadow Tracker's net in black.
"To The Highest Peak!"- "The Adventure Team seeks to reach the highest mountain peak on Earth before their adversaries!". 2 each except for flag- ROC Arctic SE/POC Rock-Viper backpack w/string/hooks, ROC Arctic SE pickaxe, pair modernized Blizzard v1 ice shoes in silver to be climbing gear, VvV Alpine rope coil, 25A Doc flare guns, dvd Duke flagpole w/AT logo flag.
"The Lost City Of Gold!"- "The Evil Poachers are searching for the lost City Of Gold! Can The Adventure Team get there first?" 25A Buzzer Chainsaws (2), ROC Helix machetes (4), ROC Charbroil hatchets (2), 25A VAMP shovels (2), dvd Creeper Vines, 25A Polly w/open wings in red w/lime green and yellow highlights, POC Spirit snakes (4), dvd Montezuma's Skeleton, "Indiana Jones" line Temple Carving relic in gold.
"Viral Emergency!"- "Doctor Mindbender has unleashed a deadly virus in a tropical village! Can The Adventure Team find a cure before it's too late?"- reissue of all of POC Lifeline's medical gear and stretcher (med case and stretcher in yellow w/AT logos), rerelease of Mindbender's clear accessories.
"Shifting Sands Of Doom!"- "Major Bludd wants to plunder the Pyramid Of Lost Souls! Can Dusty stop the fiend?" 25A VAMP shovels (2), "Indiana Jones" line Anubis Statue/Eye Of Horus/Ankh (2)/Staff Of Ra Headpiece relics (all in gold), POC Spirit snakes (4) in brown, ROC CC cobras (2), "Indiana Jones" line Eye Of The Peacock diamond in clear, "Indiana Jones" line whips (1 coiled and 1 uncoiled), "Indiana Jones" line Sallah torches (4).
"Skydive Insertion!"- "The Adventure Team often needs to get into areas where planes cannot land so they rely on their trusty Adventure team parachute rigs to get them on the ground safely!" Retaliation Cobra trooper parachute gear in black w/yellow parachute w/large AT logo in center, Retaliation Mouse para helmet in black, 25A VAMP shovel, 25A Doc flare gun, 25A OG13 knife.
Basic Vehicles (MSRP $12.99)
No Drivers to keep costs down
Adventure Hawk- 25A Skyhawk in yellow w/large AT logos on rear stabilizers. Red missiles, also comes w/2 Renegades Ripcord backpacks in yellow and 2 Retaliation Mouse para helmets in black for figures riding on skis.
Dolphin- Retaliation Night Landing Raft in yellow w/ AT logos on sides. Replace front gun w/ searchlight. Also comes with tons of adventure gear (shovels/hatchets/knives/hunting rifles/pistols/flare guns/etc.) that stores in yellow AT logo'd locker (also from Retaliation raft) to make up for small size.
Poacher Buggy (need cool name)- Retaliation A.W.E. Striker in black w/ purple villain logo on hood.
Deluxe Vehicle (MSRP $17.99)
Adventure Team Cruiser - Retaliation VAMP II in Yellow w/AT logo on hood. Replace missile launcher w/spotlight (maybe same tooling as one from Dolphin to save costs). Include cool accessories like gascans, and an AT locker (same as Dolphin) for gear.
Store Exclusive 2pks (MSRP $12.99)
Joe and Jane Colton: Undersea Adventurers (Target)- Joe- 25A Torpedo body in yellow w/AT logo in center of chest, Joe Colton head from single pack figure, 25A Torpedo dive gear (facemask/hose/backpack w/removable tanks/flippers) in red, 25A Torpedo speargun in black. Jane- 25a dvd diver Baroness body, Jane head from single pack figure, 25a Torpedo dive gear (facemask/hose/backpack w/removable tanks) in red, 25a Torpedo speargun in black, 2 25A Wetsuit flashlights and hydrosleds in black, "Indiana Jones" line small False Grail accessory (from Elsa) in gold.
Joe Colton Vs. Major Bludd: Arctic Showdown! (Toys R us)- Joe- ROC Arctic SE body + hood in plain white w/AT logo on left sleeve, Joe head from single pack figure, POC Recondo wrapped rifle, POC Jungle Duke backpack (in white), 25A Snow Serpent snow shoes (pair). Bludd (light gray deco w/black straps/etc. and purple logo on left sleeve)- ROC IceViper body + legs, POC Hazard-Viper arms, unreleased ROC Arctic Duke jacket, Bludd head from single pack, ROC Arctic SE hood, POC Firefly backpack w/bombs, ROC Ice-Viper wrapped rifle, 25A Snow Serpent snow shoes (pair).
Martial Arts Training! (Walmart)- Joe Colton- Renegades SS body, Joe head from single pack figure, most of Renegades SS's accessory pack out. White gi w/AT logo on left breast and black belt. Jane Colton- SDCC white Jinx body (no dragon on leg or red accents) w/AT logo on left breast and black belt, Jane head from single pack figure, both sets of SDCC Jinx accessories.
Basic Figures (MSRP $8.99)
Wave 3
Torpedo carry over from Wave 2 and Joe Colton Jr. from Wave 1 returns to retail.
Barbeque (Firefighting Adventurer)- Marauders 7pk reissue in classic colors w/AT logo on left sleeve. Classic BBQ equipment in classic colors.
Airtight (Environmental Protection Adventurer)- Renegades reissue w/AT logo on left sleeve. Has all Renegades accessories except for shotgun, dvd Diver baroness heavy water container in color that matches rest of his gear.
Vulcan (Volcano Adventurer- NEW CHARACTER!!!)- Hazard Viper body, new head. Deco would be dark silver suit w/black accents + AT logo on left bicep armor. Gear would be hazard viper helmet but have full compliment of tanks and hoses a la Volcano Viper figure, ROC Arctic SE pick, POC Arctic Destro auger.
Alex "Action" Mann (Extreme Adventurer)- Renegades Duke torso and arms, POC Jungle Duke legs, new head. Deco would be orange shirt w/AT logo on left breast and Action Man logo on left sleeve, dark grey pants, black shoes. Gear would include 25 A Red Star webgear in black, 25A Lady Jaye javelin carrier (in black) w/3 javelin pieces + assembled javelin, 25A Beachhead backpack w/crossbow in black.
Villains
Raptor carried forward from Wave 2 and Gnawgahyde from Wave 1 returns to retail.
Cesspool (Evil Polluter!)- POC Techno-Viper body, new head. Deco would be toxic green uniform w/purple, black and silver accents. Gear would be Techno-Viper vest in purple w/black area in center containing purple villain logo, POC Arctic Destro/Hazard Viper water-squirting backpack/hose/gun in black w/ lime green tanks, POC Zombie Viper helmet in clear purple w/black painted areas (only leaving faceplate clear), 25A Iron Grenadier pistol in silver.
Wildfire (Evil Pyromaniac! - NEW CHARACTER!!!)- POC Arctic Destro body, 25A Wild Weasel head w/goggles, alternate 25A/ROC Speed Metal unmasked head. Deco would be red bodysuit with purple armor and helmet (figure will be visual stand-in for Dragonsky!). Gear would be 25A Blowtorch backpack/hose/flamethrower in purple matching the armor.
Pitbull (Evil Dog handler! - NEW CHARACTER!!!)- ROC Heavy Duty (non-armored) body, "Thor" line Volstaagg head. Deco would be blue "denim" pants, light gray shirt. Gear would be ROC Heavy Duty vest in black w/huge purple villain logo on the back, ROC Night Adder dog (2) w/chain leash (2), and shotgun.
Shark (Evil Diver! - NEW CHARACTER!!!)- ROC Flash arms, 25A Moray legs and torso, new head. Deco would be purple wetsuit w/black armor/gloves/belts. Gear would include 25A Eel dive gear (armor,backpack, helmet, hoses, fins, speargun) in black, 25A Moray pistol in black, 25A Torpedo knife in black.
Wave 4
Heroes
Alex Mann and Vulcan carry forward from Wave 3, Joe Colton from Wave 1 returns to retail (running change pants color to khaki).
Agent Faces (Master Of Disguise)- POC SE v54 body, new head. Deco would be red sweater, black pants w/AT logo on left thigh. Gear would include Resolute SE harness in black, POC SE pistol w/silencer + knife for holsters, 3 alternate disguise heads (Bludd, Mindbender, Cesspool).
Outback (Survival Adventurer)- Straight reissue of Cobra Island figure. Gear would include POC Jungle Duke backpack (in brown) and flashlight in silver, Resolute Scarlett hunting rifle, ROC MARS Officer knife.
Alpine (Mountain Adventurer)- Reissue of dvd figure in brown and tan deco w/AT logo on left sleeve. Gear would include VvV Alpine rope, ROC Arctic SE grappling hook backpack and pick, modern Blizzard reissue ice shoes in silver (pair).
Villians
Cesspool from Wave 3 carry over, Croc Master from Wave 1 returns to retail (Croc Master now in unreleased Python Patrol deco).
Grave Robber (Evil Treasure Hunter! - NEW CHARACTER!!!)- POC Jungle Duke arms/legs, 25A Viper torso, new head. Deco would be very "Indiana Jones"- cream shirt, tan pants, "leather" boots/belt. Gear would include POC Zartan disguise vest in "leather", "Indiana Jones" line fedora in brown, 25A VAMP shovel, 25A Red Star satchel in "leather", ROC Helix machete, 25A Wild Bill pistols (pair).
Zanzibar (Evil River Pirate!)- Dreadnoks 7pk arms/legs/head, 25A Viper torso. Deco would be purple shirt, brown pants, black boots. Gear would include 7pk armor/pistol/sword, 25A 2nd 5pk Shipwreck rifle.
Doctor X (Evil Cyborg!)- ROC Rex "The Doctor" Lewis body (except for right arm), 25A BAT right arm, new head. Deco would be purple bodysuit w/black belts and silver buckles + black outlined villain logo on left breast. Gear would include all three 25A BAT arm attachments + backpack (black), 25A Armored CC rifle.
Firefly (Mad Bomber!)- Retaliation 3pk reissue w/villain logo on left sleeve. Gear would be same as 3pk figure.
Wave 2 Mission Packs (MSRP $5.99)
"Easter Island Encounter!"- "The Evil Poachers are trying to steal an ancient mystical idol from Easter Island! Can the Adventure Team stop them?" ROC Eel spring-loaded launcher (2) and torpedo (2) in yellow w/AT logos on sides, "Indiana Jones" line Easter Island Head relic, 25A VAMP shovels (2), 25A Doc flare gun, 25A Duke binoculars, 25A Stinger AK-47 (2), 25A Mainframe computer in yellow, VvV Crosshairs hat in green, VvV Gung-Ho hat (squared top) in black, 25A Red Star satchel in black.
"High Flying Evil!"- "The Evil Poachers swoop down on the Adventure Team, raining destruction everywhere!" 25A CLAW in black w/purple villain logos on left wing(2), 25A Claw missiles in purple (8 ), Resolute Cobra Trooper helmet in black (2), POC Dusty goggles in purple (2).
"Copter Rescue!"- "The Adventure Team rushes to the aid of stranded hikers surrounded by wolves high in the mountains!" 25A Specialist Trakker helicopter backpack in yellow w/ second control arm in place of the little gun (2), 25A Doc satchel in yellow (2), Retaliation Mouse para helmet in black (2), 25A Doc flaregun, 25A SE Timber in brown and gray deco (2), POC SE articulated Timber in brown and gray deco.
"Bomb Disposal Danger!"- "Firefly has planted bombs in the cavern the Adventure Team is exploring! Can the Adventure Team defuse them all before they are sealed underground forever?" Renegades Duke vest in yellow w/AT logo in center of chest (2), ROC Pit Commando SWAT helmet in yellow w/clear faceplate (2), ROC Tripwire/Renegades Tunnel Rat robot in yellow w/black wheels, Resolute 3pk Firefly bombs (8 ), POC Firefly backpack bombs (4), ROC laptop in yellow, 25A Comic Pack Firefly backpack in yellow w/all removable gear, 25A Tripwire backpack in yellow w/mines + scanner.
"Villain Arsenal!"- "The Evil Poachers stockpile all manner of weapons and devices to cause mayhem across the globe!" Retaliation raft locker in black w/purple villain logo, 25A Vamp AK-47 (2), Resolute Scarlett hunting rifle, 25A Wild Bill revolvers (4), ROC Helix machetes (2), Retaliation 3pk Firefly bombs (2), 25A dvd radioactive SE canisters (2), ROC The Doctor case in black w/canisters cast in clear orange w/black handle caps, 25A Cobra Trooper Dragnuv, POC Lowlight rifle w/all parts + case, ROC MARS Officer knives (2), ROC laptop in black w/villain logo on lid, 25A Mainframe computer in black.
"Adventure Team Gear!- "The Adventure team has all of the tools they need to right wrongs and rescue the innocent all across the globe!" Retaliation raft locker in yellow w/AT logo on lid, 25A Duke binoculars (2), 25A Red Star webgear in olive drab, 25A Wild Bill pistols (2), ROC Pit Commando hat in khaki (2), ROC laptop in yellow w/AT logo on lid, Resolute Scarlett hunting rifle (2), 25A Doc satchel in yellow, 25A og13 knives (2), 25A og 13 sidearm pistols (2), 25A og13 webgear in yellow, 25A Scarlett crossbow, POC Shadow Tracker bow/arrow/quiver, POC Jungle Duke flashlights (2).
Basic Vehicles (MSRP $12.99)
No Drivers to keep costs down
Gator- 25A Water Moccasin in black w/villain logo on sides of hull.
"Ski Patrol!"- ROC "Now + Then" Polar Battle Bear in yellow w/AT logo on hood. Comes with 2 sets of 25A Snow Job backpack/skis/poles in yellow and 2 POC Recondo wrapped rifles to make up for small size.
Talon- ROC Firebat in black w/purple villain logos on wings. Purple bombs/missiles, clear purple canopy.
"Motorbike Showdown!"- 25A Silver Mirage in yellow w/red accents and AT logo on front. ROC Snarler Cycle in black w/purple accents and villain logo on both sides of gas tank.Comes w/ 2 POC Shocktrooper helmets (1 yellow, 1 black).
Deluxe Vehicle (MSRP $17.99)
The Eagle- POC Black Dragon in yellow w/AT logos on sides. Red bombs and guns.
Store Exclusive Boxed Sets (MSRP $14.99)
"Secret Mission To Spy Island!" (Target)- Resolute raft in black w/AT logos on sides. Includes "Night Landing" Shipwreck- POC SE 54 body, ROC Shipwreck head. Gear would include POC SE pistol w/silencer + knife.
"Strange Science!" (Walmart)- 25A Weather Dominator + complete MASS Device reissues. Gear would include all 3 element cubes w/cart, 3 full element cannisters.
Store Exclusive Deluxe Boxed Set (MSRP $24.99)
"Mission: Brazil!" (Toys R Us)- Joe Colton - deco resembles SMB Mainframe, Outback- deco resembles SMB Leatherneck, Torpedo- deco resembles SMB Wetsuit, Jane Colton- deco resembles SMB Dialtone. Figures all come with original gear color coordinated to their new decos.
Exclusive to set- Claymore- 25A Viper torso, 25A Disguise Flint arms, 25A Snow Job legs, new head (possibly Club head if available). Deco resembles original. Gear includes POC Dusty helmet + goggles, 25A Tele-Viper vest, 25A Gung-Ho backpack, POC Shocktrooper smg.
SDCC Exclusive Boxed Set (MSRP $29.99)
"Night Of The Zombies!"- "Dr. Mindbender has unleashed a horde of the living dead on a small rural community! It's up to the Adventure Team to put these monsters back in the ground!"
Joe Colton- Resolute Duke legs w/holster from regular carded Wave 1 Joe, POC Jungle Duke torso, ROC Flash arms, Joe head. Deco is brown pants, green shirt, gray armor, black boots/gloves/belts/straps. Gear would be ROC Night Adder shotgun, standard Joe sidearm for holster, 25A Barbeque axe, ROC Pit Commando body armor in gray w/AT logo in center of chest, ROC Pit Commando SWAT helmet in gray w/clear faceplate.
Jane Colton- ROC Helix body, Jane head. Deco would be tan bodysuit w/AT logo on left sleeve, gray armored bits, black belts/straps/boots/gloves. Gear would include ROC Pit Commando G-36, ROC Helix machete, ROC General Hawk chest holster w/standard Joe sidearm.
Concept Case Zombie Soldier (2) would be just as was seen in case
Concept Case Biohazard Zombie- would be just as was seen in case but in Hazard Viper colors.
Zombie Viper reissue (2)- POC Zombie Ziper (no vine arms/harness/helmet/etc.) 1 redeco'd to have gray tattered uniform, 1 redeco'd to have tan tattered uniform (no sigils on either of them)
Zombie- 25A Comic Pack "battle damaged" SE w/Zombie Viper head/lower arms/lower legs. Deco would resemble Soldier Zombies above.
Mail Away Exclusive (free w/6 POPS and $7 s+h)
Joe Colton: Secret Agent!- ROC SDCC suit Destro body, Joe head. Deco would be black suit, yellow tie w/red jewel. Gear would include Resolute Destro briefcase w/smg (in black w/AT logo on lid), POC SE v54 pistol w/silencer.
Year 3!
After the success of the first 2 years of product, the budget for the line goes up and more newly sculpted/tooled parts are allotted! The true leader of the evil faction is revealed and a new theme is added to the line.
Basic Figures (MSRP $8.99)
Wave 5
Heroes
Carry forwards are 2nd version Joe Colton and Agent Faces, and Jane Colton returns with new green uniform running change.
Clutch (Adventure Team Mechanic)- Renegades Tunnel Rat body, new head (or Retaliation Tread Ripper pilot head to save $), new opening toolbox accessory (yellow w/large AT logo on lid) with removable tools (6 or so) in dark gray, new welding mask, Dreadnok Torch backpack w/new welding tool accessory, 4 Techno-Viper cones (yellow w/ red/black AT logos). Deco would be tan overalls, white shirt w/AT logo on left breast (tan hat w/AT logo if using Ret head).
Dr. Link Talbot (Wild Animal Specialist)- Retaliation 3pk Roadblock body, new head, 25A Doc flaregun, Resolute Scarlett rifle (would be tranq rifle), new vet medkit backpack (yellow wAT logo on lid) w/opening lid, ROC Crimson Neo Viper snake + clear box, 3-5 newly sculpted animals (preferably mammals). Deco would be tan pants, grey top, "leather" boots/belt/harness.
Mike Powers (Adventure Scientist)- 25A Viper torso, new head, ROC Cobra Commander legs, 25A Cobra Trooper arms, ROC Rex Lewis labcoat, new gray computer accessory, new gray lab table accessory (would be unassembled in package), 4 VvV Dr. Mindbender test tubes in clear colors (blue, red, yellow, green) w/new gray test tube rack accessory. Deco would be white shirt, white labcoat w/AT logo on left breast, dark gray pants, brown shoes.
Villains
Carry forwards are Firefly, Major Bludd, and Doctor X, and Kwinn returns with new OD green uniform running change.
Miles Mayhem (Evil Mastermind)- New torso and head, ROC Destro arms and legs, new helmet resembling his classic 1st release mask, Indiana Jones line Luger and swagger stick. Deco would be 80's cartoon accurate - dark blue uniform w/multicolored medals on chest, purple/black villain logo on left arm and gold braid on shoulder, helmet would be dark blue w/dark red faceplate.
Crimson Lynx (Evil Spy)- New female torso and head, masked Retaliation Jinx head for alternate masked look, ROC Helix arms and legs, new black backpack with opening flap, new grapple gun w/removable hook and connected string (NOT spring-loaded!), Retaliation Joe Trooper knives and holster in black, Retaliation (sled) Firefly small pistol and holster in black. Deco would be black bodysuit w/purple trim and villain logo on left arm.
Wave 6
Heroes
Carry forwards are 2nd version Jane Colton, and Clutch.
Spooky (Paranormal Adventurer) - Retaliation Agent Mouse body, new head, new camraman style vest, new black video camera accessory, 25A Lady Jaye camera (silver w/brown strap), ROC laptop (black w/ AT logo on lid), new silver digital camera accessory, new red camera bag accessory w/opening top to store cameras and laptop.. Deco would be gray jumpsuit, red vest w/large AT logo on back, black shoes.
Payload (Space Adventurer)- Retaliation Sgt. Airborne/Data-Viper body, new head, new helmet, new chest harness for helmet to attach to, new EVA backpack. Deco would be white uniform with AT logo on left arm, light gray helmet/harness/backpack/gloves/boots. Helmet would have glossy gold faceplate.
Pathfinder (Forest Adventurer)- Concept Case Flint body, new head, ROC Pit Commando hat in black, new vest, modern recreation of original figure's weedcutter w/hose, 25A Ripper backpack in gray, 25A O13 sidearm in black, 25A Buzzer chainsaw in gray/silver, ROC Helix machetes in same gray as backpack (2).
Villains
2nd Bludd, 2nd Kwinn, Miles Mayhem and Crimson Lynx would be carry forwards and Crystal Ball returns to the line.
Professor Von Darque (Seeker Of Paranormal Secrets!)- ROC suited Destro body, new head, new purple cape, new black/gold cane accessory, new brown/gold ancient tome accessory, Resolute Cobra Commander pistol in silver. Deco would be black suit, purple tie, gloss black shoes.
Mission Packs (carded accessory sets MSRP $5.99)
"The Lost City Of Gold!" and "Easter Island Encounter!" return to retail with 4 new sets being added.
"Satellite Down!!"- "The Evil Paochers are trying to capture a top secret defense satellite that crashed in the remote South American jungle and it's up to the Adventure Team to stop them!". Brand new light gray/gold/black satellite accessory, Resoulte Cobra Soldier backpack in black, Outback vest in dark gray, Cobra Island Recondo hat in brown, Bludd pith helmet in brown, Shadow Tracker curved knives in black/silver (2).
"Giant Ant Encounter!"- "Deep in the jungle, the AdventureTeam is attacked by a species of previously undiscoverd gigantic ants!". Ten of the 12" Indiana Jones line Col Dovchenko ants in creepy transparent red w/black eyes and markings on their backs/legs.
"Attack Of The Goblins!"- "In The backwoods of Kentucky, the Adventure Team encounters strange visitors from another world!". Six "Kentucky Goblins" (small creatures with greenish skin and large eyes and ears wearing silver spacesuits)-3 each of 2 different sculpts. Goblins will range from 2" to 2 1/2" in height and have 5pt articulation as they will be very slender.
"Signal From Space!"- "The Adventure Team receives strange signals from the depths of space, are they from friends or foes?" Brand new radio telescope accessory (four 3" dish quarters that will assemble to make a full dish, four 1 3/4" girder supports, 2" squarish base)- will be quite large but fit unassembled in the package, Eaglehawk headset, ROC laptop in gray w/AT logo on lid.
Deluxe Mission Packs (MSRP $12.99)
"Invasion Of The Saucermen!"- "Strange lights have been seen in the skies all across the world and reports of little green men roaming the countryside are flooding into the Adventure Team Headquarters!" . Brand new, fully articulated "Gray" alien figure (approx. 2 3/4" tall- dark gray skin and silver jumpsuit w/balck trim) w/silver accessories (probe and data tablet), new gray and clear containment unit, Best Of The 80's DVD Set television camera and stand, new gray handheld scanner device, recolored cameras from Spooky.
"Haunted Encounter!"- "The Adventure Team investigates strange goings on at the supposedly haunted Bixby Mansion!". Brand new, fully articulated Ghost (gaunt figure in historical clothes) figure in clear plastic w/glow-in-the-dark oversprays, 2 brand new tech-looking backpacks w/hoses going to brand new ghost blasting rifles, brand new circular tech base w/transparent "lightning arcs" that can be attached to the Gohst's wrists and ankles and suspend it an inch or so above the base, same new gray scanner from "Saucermen" set and recolors of Spooky's cameras.
"The Abominable Snowman!"- "High in the snowy mountains, the Adventure Team encounters the fearsome Yeti!". Brand new fully articulated 5 1/2" tall Yeti figure, 2 sets of 25A Snow Job ski gear (skis/poles/backpacks) in yellow.
"Beware...Bigfoot!"- "In the American Northwest, the Adventrue Team searches for the elusive forest creature!". Redeco of the Yeti in brown, 2 ROC Pit Commando hats in dark green, 2 Outback vests in dark green. Resolute Scarlett rifle, Spooky video camera in black.
"Emmissary Of The Lunatrix!"- "It came from beyond the stars with a message from it's masters...a message that might spell DOOM for the Earth!". Brand new fully articulated Alien figure (3 1/4" tall, long neck, 4 arms, tail), brand new organic-looking "space pod" w/opening lid (figure and accessories fit inside) in sickly green, brand new crystal shard cluster in transparent pale blue (has removable center shard), organic-looking staff in same green as pod,
"Search For The Mummy's Tomb!"- "In the shifting desert sands, the Adventure Team encounters an ancient threat!". Brand new fully articulated Mummy, brand new opening gold sarcophogas accessory, 3 brand new canopic jar accessories, gold ankh-staff and sword for mummy, gold/purple headress for mummy, Indiana Jones line Sallah torch and shovel.
Basic Vehicles (MSRP $12.99)
Reissues of Adventure Hawk, Gator, Dolphin and Poacher Buggy as Deluxe Mission Packs take budget for new tooling.
Deluxe Vehicle (MSRP $39.99)
Adventure Team Capsule - Brand new vehicle for Payload to pilot. Includes small shuttle and boosters. Would be 1-man shuttle w/small opening rear cargo area and 2 boosters that attach under each wing. Cargo area would have articulated arm and satellite accessory. Shuttle would be light gray w/AT logos on wings and tail stabilizer. Boosters would be burnt orange or copper w/black exhausts and have AT logos on them. This would be about the same size overall as the new Eagelhawk.
Store Exclusive 2pks (MSRP $14.99)
Joe Colton vs. Skunkape (Walmart)- Joe- Redeco of Colton with woodland camo pants and green shirt w/ AT logo on left sleeve, black belt/shoes. Retaliation Scarlett rifle in brown, ROC Pit Commando hat in same green as shirt.
Skunkape- redeco of Yeti/Bigfoot in black w/white stripe down back.
Outback Vs. The Gatorman (Toys R us)- Outback- reissue with brown "mud stains" on bottom of pantlegs, light green shirt w/AT logo on left sleeve, brown belt/shoes. Resolute Scarlett rifle in green, Shadow Tracker knife in black/silver, 25A Televiper vest in dark green.
Gatorman- brand new fully articulated 4 1/2" figure of the purported reptilian humanoid cryptid. Dark green deco w/yellow eyes (was originally slated to be released as a Deluxe Mission Pack figure but was costed out of the assortment, rescued from "unproduced" status for this exclusive).
Payload vs. The Invader (Target)- Payload- redeco of Payload in silver suit with dark metallic gray trim and accessories.
The Invader- redeco of "Gray" from Deluxe Mission Pack with greenish gray skin, dark metallic gray jumpsuit w/glow-in-the-dark trim, pale gray probe and tablet accessories, new lasergun accessory in same pale gray.
Year 4: The End Of The Line!
The year is split between the ongoing sci-fi story started in the previous year and a return to the traditional adventure theme. Hasbro fills in some much needed holes in the line before putting this series to rest.
Wave 7
Heroes
Spooky, Payload and Mike Powers are carry forwards, Recondo and Wild Bill return to retail.
Robojoe (Robotic Adventurer)- ROC Accelerator Suit Ripcord body except for lower left arm, new head, new lower left arm with removable forearm, 3 new replacement lower left arms (chainsaw, sonic cannon, missile launcher w/4 removable missiles). Deco would be black under suit with burnt orange "hard" armor parts and AT logo on left breast armor. New helmet in burnt orange and new jetpack in burnt orange w/AT logo on fuel tank.
Villains
Baron Von Dargue and Miles Mayhem are carry forwards.
Lobotomaxx (Evil Alien Leader!)- brand new figure, 4 1/2" tall with full articulation and bendy tail/neck (neck has ball joints on bottom at torso and at head on top). Deco is faithful to original figure. Accessories are brand new organic-looking laser rifle + pistol in pale grey, new knife and sword with organic-looking handles in pale gray, ornate organic-looking staff in pale gold.
Predacon (Evil Alien Hunter!)- brand new figure, 4 1/4" tall with full articulation including all 4 arms. Deco is faithful to original figure. Accessories are brand new organic-looking laser pistols (2) and rifle in pale bronze, new knives with organic-looking handles (2) in pale bronze, Shadow Tracker spear in pale bronze.
Carcass (Evil Alien Brute!)- brand new figure, 4 1/4" tall with full articulation and bendy arms (arms will have ball jointed shoulders and swivel wrists) and articulated grasping "ribs" over a transparent torso front. Deco will be faithful to original figure. Accessories are brand new organic-looking laser pistol and new knife with organic-looking handle in pale silver.
Lunatrix Enforcer (Evil Alien Warrior!)- brand new figure, 3 3/4" tall with full articulation. Design would be heavily (organic-looking) armored humanoid body w/slightly larger than average head (would have rearward swept pointy ears and snake-like eyes). Deco is sickly green undersuit with bronze armor - will have black wash over figure (except head which has gray skin and red eyes) to bring out detail. New organic-looking helmet/laser rifle/laser pistol/backpack in same pale bronze w/wash as armor. This would be the first troop builder figure of the line.
Wave 8
Heroes
Greatest Hits Assortment- original deco Joe Colton, original deco Jane Colton, Joe Colton Jr., Shipwreck, Spirit Iron Knife and Snowjob return to retail.
Villians
Lobotomaxx, Carcass and Predacon return in running change to their Mexican decos, rest of the wave are cartoon accurate troopers to fill holes in lineup.
Plunderer (Evil Henchman!)- Kwinn body, Resolute Cobra Soldier head. Deco would be dark gray uniform w/purple villain logo on left arm, black boots/belt, purple facemask. Accessories would be Stinger AK-47 in gray, Bludd pith in black, Resolute Cobra Trooper backpack in black, 25A Cobra Officer webgear in black w/purple shoulder strap pads.
Arctic Plunderer (Evil Harsh Environment Henchman!)- 25A Arctic Snake Eyes body, Resolute Cobra Soldier head. Deco would be dark gray uniform w/purple villain logo on left arm, black boots/belt, purple mask. Accessories would be ROC Ice Viper wrapped rifle in black w/dark gray wrap, new hat with "fur" trim in black w/dark gray trim, 25A Snow Serpent backpack/snow shoes in black, 25A Snow Serpent Mortar in silver.
Aquatic Plunderer (Evil Underwater Henchman!)- 25A Torpedo reissue in purple with black trim and center of torso (has purple villain logo in center of chest). All accessories from 25A Torpedo reissued in black (backpack has removable purple tanks).
Mission Packs (carded accessory sets MSRP $5.99)
"Villain Arsenal!", "Viral Emergency!" and "High Flying Evil!" return to retail.
"Weapons Of The Lunatrix!"- "The Evil Lunatrix Empire utilizes a deadly arsenal of advanced weaponry in their battle to enslave the Earth!". Redecos of all existing Lunatrix pistols/rifles/knives/swords/staffs in sickly green (same color as pod from "Emissary Of The Lunatrix!" set), "Emmissary" set crystal cluster in translucent orange,.
"Mongolian Deathworm!"- "The Adventure Team discovers a deadly cryptid while lost in a far off desert!". Brand new 3" long Mongolian Deathworm creature (articulated tri-jaws), Bludd pith in yellow (2), 25A Vamp shovel in gray, Shadow Tracker net in brown.
"Deep Sea Danger!"- "The Evil Plunderers attack the Adventure Team's boat from deep in the depths!". ROC Eel spring loaded missile launcher w/ missile (2 each) in black w/purple missile and villain logos on sides of hulls, Cobra Island Wet Suit hydro sled and flashlight in black (2 each), Roc Eel spearguns in black (2).
Deluxe Mission Packs (MSRP $12.99)
"Invasion Of The Saucermen!", "Emmissary Of The Lunatrix!" and "Search For The Mummy's Tomb!" carry forward with 3 new sets being added.
"Save The Tiger!"- "The Evil Poachers have captured a rare white tiger, can the Adventure Team rescue it before it's too late?" . Brand new, fully articulated 6" long tiger action figure (white w/black markings and yellow eyes), brand new cage accessory (breaks down into 6 pieces to lay flat in package), IJ line whips (1 unfurled and one coiled) in black, Gnawgahyde hat in brown w/purple band.
"Alien Abduction!"- "The Invaders have abducted a member of the Adventure Team, can he escape his alien captors?". Redeco of the "Gray" with light gray skin and white spacesuit w/lime green trim, brand new organic-looking "capture pod" (flexy transparent vinyl for gross "real feel" w/slit in middle that abducted figure can be squeezed inside) in sickly tan w/green oversprays, probe and tablet accessories in black.
"Temple Of The Snake!"- "Deep in the jungles of Central America, the Adventure Team uncovers the fabled lost Temple Of The Snake!". Brand new 6" tall mini playset of temple altar w/snake carvings all over it and a very familiar looking Cobra motif on top in tan (will have sculpted vines growing up/draped on it painted green), 6" square stone base piece in tan (matching altar, including vines), Cobra head "treasure" in gold (sits on flat area under Cobra motif near top of altar), ROC Rex Lewis Cobra in brown, Shadow Tracker snakes in red (4).
No Basic or Deluxe vehicles in last year.
Store Exclusive 2pks (MSRP $14.99)
Joe Colton vs. Tiger (Walmart)- Joe- Redeco of Colton with orange and black tiger stripe pants and white shirt w/large AT logo on chest, black belt/shoes. Retaliation Scarlett rifle in brown, Recondo hat in black.
Tiger- redeco of white tiger in orange w/black stripes and white underside and paws.
Recondo Vs. Silverback Gorilla(Toys R us)- Recondo- reissue with dark green pants, gray shirt w/AT logo on left breast, brown boots/belt. Resolute Scarlett rifle in green, Recondo hat in same dark green as pants, 25A Gung Ho/Duke backpack in brown.
Silverback Gorilla- brand new fully articulated 4 1/2" gorilla figure. Deco is dark gray w/silvery overspray on back (was originally slated to be released as a Deluxe Mission Pack figure but was costed out of the assortment, rescued from "unproduced" status for this exclusive).
Croc Master w/ Giant Crocodile (Target)- Croc master- redeco of Croc Master (very dark green "gatorskin" bits and brown pants/mask). Accessories include air tank and pistol in black, whip in dark green.
Giant Crocodile- brand new fully articulated 6" long crocodile figure. Deco is medium green w/red inside mouth, yellowish teeth and eyes (was originally slated to be released as a Deluxe Mission Pack figure but was costed out of the assortment, rescued from "unproduced" status for this exclusive).
As you can see, I thought long and hard about this, even going so far as to utilize almost completely previously available tooling except for where no appropriate tooling exists. I would love to see Hasbro try something like this as a way to breathe some new life into the Joe brand and maybe bring in another generation of fans.
