Head - H.A.C.K.S blank (with GS sculpted hair, beard and eyepatch)
Torso & right hand - Sgt Thunderblast
Upper arms - Steelbrigade Delta
Bionic arm - ROC Flash
Lower right arm - 50th Shipwreck
Shawl, cape & lower legs - POC Dusty (additional GS sculpting to shawl)
Upper legs - Retaliation Roadblock
Rappelling Harness - 25th Snowserpent
Pouches, etc - Various Avacslab cast pieces


This is a custom I've wanted to do for a while, a true GI Joe scale Metal Gear Solid "Big Boss". The Kai Arts, Revoltech, etc MGS action figures are things of beauty, but I've yet to see one in 1/18th scale, and the fact that Joe and MGS blend so well together meant that this custom has been a mainstay on my to-do list.

On a personal level, it's nice when you actually see within yourself an advancement in your customising skill set. It was while doing this figure that I felt for the first time I finally had a grasp on both eye painting and hair sculpting. It's great to enjoy those aspects now rather than dreading them!

To teach, improve, share, entertain and showcase the work of the customizing community.