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Old 03-29-2008, 05:36
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Arrow Tribute to G.I.Joe: FireFly the Saboteur

At last, the master of Espionage & Sabtoage - Mr FireFly
While I PS this character, all I have in mind is SPY, SPY & SPY... Hope u enjoy this last installment of my Tribute to G.I.Joe, thanks!!!

Firefly is COBRA Commander's number one contract man. It is rumored that he took care of some personal family matters for him and has been on the payroll ever since. His fees are paid into a Swiss bank account and always payable in advance. Firefly's infiltration skills are legendary; no one has ever reported seeing him enter or leave any target area. He specializies in bomb-planting, arson, and booby-traps. His unique construction of these devices is so complex that they are impossible to defuse. His skills in cross-wiring, anti-tamper, and secondary timers have allowed him to achieve a "100%" success rate over the years. This record was eventually broken by G. I. Joe team member, Snake-Eyes. To avoid any future confrontation, he chose to move his operations to the Cobra Polar Base. He now focuses on sabotaging top secret, arctic research facilities, and uses Night-Creepers to steal their classified documents.

From G. I. Joe files: "Firefly is known as the 'Rembrandt' of plastic explosives. He continues to escape undetected, leaving only ashes of destruction in his wake."


































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Old 03-29-2008, 06:35
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Out of your three Joe customs, this one is my favorite, the NVGs, the coat, his overall look is a great update on his classic look, breathtaking work right here!
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Old 03-29-2008, 07:13
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Very, very, nice,

He has a Splinter Cell kind of look that I really like. You don't have to worry about paint ops either!

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Old 03-29-2008, 08:14
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As always Calvin, Brilliant !!!

lovin ur work dude !
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Old 03-29-2008, 08:22
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Brilliant stuff, Cal. Dig this interpretation quite a lot. Will hit you up for that crossover gig when I get back into RAH bashes, hopefully soon.
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Old 03-29-2008, 09:38
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Great work once again!

How did you do the camo balaclava? Did you paint it like that?
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Old 03-29-2008, 10:30
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Thanks Siccx, knew you would like this one, as you had been asking about it... ha ha ha!!! And an glad that u like him!

Thanks Roger! Ha ha ha...

Thanks tony!

It would be Leo, let me know anytime!!! I also need to go back to study a bit about other characters to get more inspirations!!!

Thanks again x 4!!! Yup, it was painted with a few layers of model paint, a layer of grey, then white cammo... takes a few coating as it is cloth, it absorb the thinner, but once the first few layers stucked onto the fabric, it is a piece of cake!
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Old 03-29-2008, 10:50
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the best yet..now I am gonna go hide all my joe bashes and weep with shame
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Breathe taking! Dig this high tech spy! Calvin, you seem to have a busy & nice time with your 1/6 hobby! Fantastic bashing & presentation!
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Very cool. Firefly was one of my RAH figures. Nice set of gear for him.
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Old 03-29-2008, 16:22
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thats very wicked, looks so damn cool, awesome job!!!
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Old 03-29-2008, 17:02
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What an awsome bash! The best of the three so far! Great kit and weathering.... I have that same vest coming, good to see how it works the figure!.... Don't even get me started on the photoshop! Pics 12 and 15 rock... Also love the last full body shot...
Great work Calvin
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Old 03-29-2008, 19:01
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Fantastic figure and photoshop effects!!
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Old 03-29-2008, 23:59
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Thanks Petety, Ray, Rhino, Getoninja, Kid & Grizzerr!!!
I am glad I had made the Super Cobra Icon FireFly justice in this relatively simple bash, yes, the vest really helped enriched the figure, and I think the painted outfits also enlivened the character quite a bit to his essence.

Thanks again and again, it has been a real exhausting PS trip, but one which was filled with fun and excitement, as well as encouragements from you guys, I counted I made 40 composites in 10hrs... ha ha ha!!!

Now, let me contemplate on a totally new versions of these G.I.Joe RAHs, YO JOE!!!
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Calvin.....you DIDNT promise to much.....GREAT Figure,Storytelling,picture taking and what not......
Another Stunning Event
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Thanks again Felder! Glad you have enjoyed them all, indeed, quite a GI Joe event for a weekend, ha ha ha!!!
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yyeeeeeeeeeeaaa calvin! rock on witcha bad self. your Firefly interpretation is excellent. ni hen cong ming!
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Old 03-30-2008, 10:43
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Thaaaaanks jkore! Appreciated!!! I am now customizing another SnakeEyes, stay tune, cheers!
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That is crazy cool. Off to the archive for this guy.
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Awesome Calvin! That last pic is so cool. Firefly is one of my favs and you did a great job on him.
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the best yet..now I am gonna go hide all my joe bashes and weep with shame
oh. my. Goodness.
I will do the same as Petey. and so should hasbro. this is the evolution of GiJoe.
man, would i like to see you bash a 1/6 Punisher GIJoe style, so we could have a laugh of that lame Marvel Icons version (argh).

congratulations.
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Great bash of my all time favorite GI Joe character. Great work as always Calvin.
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Nice work Cal! Love those GI Joe characters!
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Old 03-31-2008, 00:50
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Hollowpoint: Thanks again, I did browse the GIJoe Archive again, so much good stuff there, cool!

Kuato: I am gald, fans approval is important, and I am glad I didn't disappoint here... lol!

Joecrazy: Man, I have seen your RAH Collection, truly inspiring!!!

JOSE ROBERTO: Honored my man!!! It just happened thae Punisher is my Fav. marvel character, will do my best with that... actually, I had done Frank Castle 3 times before, feel free to check out my gallery, cheers!

Tiger, Cracktroop: thanks buddies, always a pleasure!!!
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Sweeeeeeet !!!! Truly some amazing work there Calvin , Love the work you did on " FireFly .... very cool. Great job on all the gear & fantastic Photo presentation
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Widescene & Uramegak: thanks infinity this time, Bros!!! LOL!!!
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Awesome stuff mate, great take on a classic.
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Thanks again x 5 Kuroi! Really really appreciated!!!
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