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Combat
Ranger
The Combat Ranger action figure was a stroke of genius. Jared and I both loved the FedEx commercial featuring the cross-dressing military dolls. But our long-time friend, Denise, really thought the commercials were a howl. Her birthday was coming up and she had been depressed over a medical problem. We thought this would make her laugh. The only sculpting and painting were of the feet. They don't make heels that fit G.I. Joes don't you know. Thus, Jared had to sculpt and paint a pair of red heels directly on his feet. I made the dress and accessories. The real brilliance that pulls it all together are the pictures on the back of the box. We made Denise and her friends
and her family laughed. Several people who saw it before it was shipped
wanted to know when Jared's store would be selling them!
The images found on the back are from a Japanese G.I. Joe website that specializes in unusual custom figures. When there's a battle to be won, you can count on the Combat Rangers to get the job done! Currently in the collection of Denise Alessandria Hurd. |
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