McFarlane's Military Discussion Thread (Photos are up!)

[Joe F.]

http://www.spawn.com/toys/military/military7/jumper/images/military7_jumper_photo_01_md.jpg
McFARLANE'S MILITARY SERIES 7 (http://www.spawn.com/toys/series.aspx?series=383)

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http://www.spawn.com/toys/military/3military2/marineradio/images/3military2_marineradio_photo_01_md.jpg
3-INCH McFARLANE'S MILITARY SERIES 2 (http://www.spawn.com/toys/series.aspx?series=382)

Check them out, then come back here and let us know what you think!

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[Karnis]

The Army Ranger kinda looks like Todd!

[AOK]

Nice!

The halo jumper for me.

[tormentor]

They came out nice.
The HALO Jumper best secure that weapon better or he's gonna land unarmed

[Bryan316]

The Air Force pilot is badass! Seriously, aside from a c0ckpit scene, that's a perfect way to sculpt him. He has the swagger/pose that fighter pilots have.

I'm glad he doesn't have patches, and I hope he still is without come next April. There are plenty of Ace Combat squadron patches and flags that I want to put on him, though I'll probably start with the Wardogs or Razgriz.

[SolidD36]

I think the air force pilot looks like a young john mccain.

[Peter Hoffman]

I'm disappointed with the Artic Ops guy, as he's not that different than the last one. I'll still buy a set though.

[Bryan316]

Joe, Jon, Ben, Mark, can we get studio photos of units together? There was a promo/feature pic of the Series 1 Army Ranger and ADI paired up in a desert setting. Can we get similarly themed pics for the 2 arctic soldiers, the 2 boarding SEALs, the ghille-suit sniper/spotter team, etc?

[Stygian]

I'm disappointed with the Artic Ops guy, as he's not that different than the last one. I'll still buy a set though.

I'm glad someone else said this first. :D

I'm in agreement with everyone else that this series looks really nice, but the Arctic Ops trooper seems somewhat like double-dipping. Is the line in trouble and Mac Toys is grabbing at previous molds to make minor mods for insertion into future series to save money? I doubt the line is in trouble, what with the expanded Military plans for 2008, but one never knows.

Oh, and is anyone else a little weirded out by the fact that Todd has a tiny Spawn sigil on the Helicopter Gunner's helmet in Series 6? I don't know if anyone else can see that in the pics on the website, but I've seen the packaged figure in person, and the symbol is there.

To me, that's where hubris becomes too much. I know the military doesn't sanction these figures, but putting your own symbol on the helmet of a US soldier?! To that I say, stop the madness! :rolleyes:

[Velo 59]

Miltary 7 is very nice .
Especially the Night Ops and the Pilot.

[Peter Hoffman]

I'm glad someone else said this first. :D

I'm in agreement with everyone else that this series looks really nice, but the Arctic Ops trooper seems somewhat like double-dipping. Is the line in trouble and Mac Toys is grabbing at previous molds to make minor mods for insertion into future series to save money? I doubt the line is in trouble, what with the expanded Military plans for 2008, but one never knows.




It's not the same sculpt by any means, it's just a similar pose.

[Stygian]

It's not the same sculpt by any means, it's just a similar pose.

True, but similiar enough to the original sculpt that it caught several people's attention. That's all I'm saying. :)

[suggadug]

The halo jumper is awesome. The arctic ops is a little underwhelming, should have been an arctic sniper instead. Top Gun is not my cup o' tea. The night ops looks fat for some reason, and I'd rather he be in a fighting pose, but planting a mine is cool so I'll probably pick him up.

[Peter Hoffman]

True, but similiar enough to the original sculpt that it caught several people's attention. That's all I'm saying. :)


You were saying that they were saving money by using the same mold, which isn't the case at all.

[suggadug]

You were saying that they were saving money by using the same mold, which isn't the case at all.

Well, they do reuse the molds for a lot of stuff in the military line, like guns and pockets and backpacks and other things of that nature. In the end the arctic ranger is more a rehash of creativity than a rehash of figure molds, though.

[Spawnomite]

*D

This just looks amazing.

http://www.spawn.com/toys/military/military7/jumper/images/military7_jumper_photo_01_dp.jpg

and this

http://www.spawn.com/toys/military/military7/nightops/images/military7_nightops_photo_01_dp.jpg

[Peter Hoffman]

Well, they do reuse the molds for a lot of stuff in the military line, like guns and pockets and backpacks and other things of that nature. In the end the arctic ranger is more a rehash of creativity than a rehash of figure molds, though.


It makes total sense to reuse those things, considering the are the same thing on different people. There's no point in sculpting a new M4 (or whatever they use) for each figure, or a different backpack when they all use the same backpack.

[Stygian]

I hear you, Peter. Whether or not they're re-using old molds for new soldiers is, I guess, not really the issue. The older Arctic Trooper and Series 7 Trooper just look alike, and that's all. No need to pick at each other over it.

I don't know how many of you are Arizona residents, but I decided to check out the McFarlane Glendale store in the West Valley. Well layed out, helpful staff, lots of product (new and older), and decent prices. I managed to find Series 4 Military right alongside Series 5 and picked up an Army Special Forces Operator, which I'd missed when they originally hit pegs.

It does bug me slightly that the Military figures have gone up several bucks over the past year, as I remember paying $9.99 at the Spawn Store in 2006. Oh well, inflation I guess.

Getting back to Series 7; the two pictured above (the Halo Jumper and Special Forces guy) are probably the best of the bunch, and definite purchases in 2008!

[thebubblegoose]

I hope I can say this in time to get the figure fixed before production...the AF HALO fig looks great BUT his weapon is on BACKWARDS. The magazine and pistol grip should be secured UNDER the AR2 pouch, the muzzle should be in front of the leg and the but stock should be behind the shoulder and secured to the MC-4 rig by a cord (80lb breaker cord to be exact). Also the O2 hose should be rubber banded to the chest strap to prevent the hose getting in the way of the ripcord, and there is an O2 fitting block on the right main lift web the O2 hose should attach to, you have the attaching point of the hose lose and flying in the air. If you look at the pic below (for those with sigs turned off) or in my sig you will see what the rifle should look like (that O2 mask is a different design than the one used by McFarlane so don't take to much stock in it). I can provide pics of the proper O2 fitting if need be. I point these out not to be nit picky but to ensure accuracy, anyone who knows about MFF will spot these deficiencies immediately and credibility will be lost. Thank you for reading.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v715/thebubblegoose/IMG_0348.jpg

[xjym2002]

The configuration description of the 3-inchs were copied from 6-inchs but without modified. I believe nobody would misundertand and it's not as important as a real package, but still...

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ARMY RANGER 2
3-INCH MCFARLANE'S MILITARY SERIES 2

Paint: original paint
Scale: 6-inch
Format: action figure
Packaging: clamshell
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Would it be packed in clamshell also?

[Peter Hoffman]

Yeah, probably similar to the little clams they use for the Sports and Spawn 3"ers.

[Stygian]

Interesting investigation/reality check there 'goose'. Personally, the inaccuracies curdle my desire to purchase the HALO figure not at all, but I can see how some might be turned off.

[Stygian]

BTW, I just want to mention that- to Mac Toys credit- and the benefit of we Military series fans, many of the Military figures we've asked for on this very Messageboard have shown up throughout the various series- thankfully I can think of two specifically, although there have been more- (Special Forces Operator with beard, Medic with full gear). Also, when we asked for WWII and other military conflict era soldiers Mac Toys heard us and are making those also! In other words, I think we as fans owe a huge debt of gratitude to McFarlane for not only listening to the fans, but actually implementing their requests.

One might think that implementing fan requests is a no brainer, but I'm amazed how often that doesn't happen. McFarlane deserves high praises indeed for not only putting out one of the best "action figure" series ever, but making sure it's not all about what Mac Toys wants, but is instead what fans have been asking.

That said, I think it's high time to create a new future Military wave wish list in honor of the impending holidays. Once we have enough soldiers listed I (or whoever gets to it first) will create a Poll. So please, start listing any that haven't shown up yet, or maybe have but you'd like to see a variation on the theme. I know there's got be at least a few that we haven't seen yet.

[Stygian]

BTW, I've asked this before, but does anyone have a good military specific site that lists different occupations, specialties, etc? I'm looking for a good resource from which to pull possible future Military figures, but can't seem to locate a decent site for this.

Thanks in advance-

[Peter Hoffman]

I think the modern line is going on hold to make way for the WWII line. Todd said something to the effect of, once they feel they have done a good job on an era, they will move on to another.

[BiBLE]

*Another amazing line of figures that must go in my collection. I'm glad that McFarlane Toys makes so many Army figures.

[Spawnomite]

Navy Fighter Pilot should be in the next series. Any chance Joe?

[suggadug]

BTW, I've asked this before, but does anyone have a good military specific site that lists different occupations, specialties, etc? I'm looking for a good resource from which to pull possible future Military figures, but can't seem to locate a decent site for this.

Thanks in advance-

http://www.militaryphotos.net/

Best military site on the internet. Most of the posters on the forums have military experience and a good number are foreign.

Also, this photo says otherwise on the jumper's gun position, not that I doubt bubblegoose's knowledge..
http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/6448/miljmprxi3.th.jpg (http://img161.imageshack.us/my.php?image=miljmprxi3.jpg)

[xjym2002]

Yeah I'm gonna recommend the very same site, militaryphotos.net. It's the best.

Talking about the SOF operator with beard, I like very much his pose, standing determined, but the way he's holding the rifle is like Chunk Norris's Delta Force. Being a modern professional, they seldom try to be cool by pointing a M4 to the sky.

[Stygian]

Thank you both for the military photos site link!! I remember that one from several years ago (when I posted a similiar request), but had lost the link for some reason. Nice to see it again. :)

Also, I thought about it yesterday and I think I'm beginning to agree that McFarlane probably IS going to move on to the WWII era soldiers until further notice, leaving the modern military genre to rest for awhile (darn it). I wish the two could run concurrently (modern with any other era), but I guess flooding the market isn't prudent.

[thebubblegoose]

http://www.militaryphotos.net/

Best military site on the internet. Most of the posters on the forums have military experience and a good number are foreign.

Also, this photo says otherwise on the jumper's gun position, not that I doubt bubblegoose's knowledge..
http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/6448/miljmprxi3.th.jpg (http://img161.imageshack.us/my.php?image=miljmprxi3.jpg)

I realize you are not doubting me, but I'd like to say the pic you have is wrong. The metal wings below my pic are MY HALO wings that I earned, the pics I'm willing to present will be taken by me of actual jumpers wearing proper equipment. I just hope someone higher up is reading this and we might be able to fix it.

[xjym2002]

Thank you both for the military photos site link!! I remember that one from several years ago (when I posted a similiar request), but had lost the link for some reason. Nice to see it again. :)


You are welcome :)

Let me promote the new series on that borard.

[suggadug]

I realize you are not doubting me, but I'd like to say the pic you have is wrong. The metal wings below my pic are MY HALO wings that I earned, the pics I'm willing to present will be taken by me of actual jumpers wearing proper equipment.

I certainly agree that McFarlane has the position wrong, and that the butt stock should be behind the shoulder, but I have found a few other pics of jumpers with the barrel pointing straight back along the jumper's side. I don't know what country the pic I posted is from, though I figured their procedure could be similar to ours considering the guy is using an m4. Basically I don't think the pic is wrong, per se, if it's not American.

Also, I uncovered something interesting while googling this subject:

http://thetrophyhouseinc.com/halo-p-456.html?zenid=aa9cc21a526bf2530ed0fcb57afcf545

They're selling your jump picture here:eek: I hope you're getting royalties!

[thebubblegoose]

I don't mean to mislead ANYBODY into beliving that is me. That picture is a **** (Richard) Kramer that I bought from Ranger Joes, but all the metal wings an cards below are mine that my girlfriend had framed for me. The reason you want the magazine back is to hold it in place and keep it protected from any loose equipment straps getting caught up on it. The "other" pic depicts the weapon on the jumper's right side, in America we don't want the weapon there because that is where the main ripcord handle is and you definitely don't want anything there.

[thebubblegoose]

If anybody would like to learn a little more pm me and I'll send you a link to a sight that'll show you where my knowledge comes from. Also the Military Channel shows a program called HALO: Freefall Warriors that depicts the freefall school in Yuma, AZ if you ever get a chance to catch it.

[Stygian]

Very thought provoking discussion regarding the accuracy of the HALO figure. And here I just thought he was cool looking! :o

I wonder how accurate McFarlane really cares to be? He doesn't really answer to the US Military as far as any kind of uniform or weapon positioning accuracy is concerned, and has taken heat form purists before, yet the line keep chugging along with nary a bump in the road. Honestly, I feel that's the best way to go- make them as accurate as you can to satisfy the purists, but also leave room for creative license and slight interpretation where feasible and appropriate.

[Bryan316]

Todd would answer to them if the DoD wanted to be associated with him. They didn't, so he and his sculptors have to use reference pics and whatnot.

[Kelly]

sigh..I must save again for these figs :) just wishful thinking, it would be nice if they could also come up with figs that are not wearing the combat uniforms but instead wearing those neat formal military dress (the white ones for the Navy, black for USMC) :D

[Stygian]

Todd would answer to them if the DoD wanted to be associated with him. They didn't, so he and his sculptors have to use reference pics and whatnot.

That's kind of what I assumed, but thanks for clarifying.

[Jack The Knife]

I like to see McFarlane make a line of American Civil war,War War 2. Figures from both sides of the war.

[chasefinder]

ww2 figs please !!

[Peter Hoffman]

Uhh...they are making WWII figures.

[Stygian]

Uhh...they are making WWII figures.

Speaking of; I was re-watching Saving Private Ryan for like the billionth time last night, and imagining what the WWII figures Mac Toys has planned will look like. I'm especially intrigued to see how they'll interpret the flame thrower, as it will be decidedly old school compaired to today's technology- naturally.

[chasefinder]

no kidding,.... just hoping for a couple of pics!!:rolleyes:

Uhh...they are making WWII figures.

[chasefinder]

that up-coming series is one i,ve been waiting on for quite a while .
i saw a couple of ww2 era figs,
released by another company a few years back. and they were pretty nice, im quite certain that TMP,s is gonna be a real sharp looking series .
i just can,t wait!!

Speaking of; I was re-watching Saving Private Ryan for like the billionth time last night, and imagining what the WWII figures Mac Toys has planned will look like. I'm especially intrigued to see how they'll interpret the flame thrower, as it will be decidedly old school compaired to today's technology- naturally.

[Jack The Knife]

Sounds great thanks.

[logain99]

I did not realize this thread existed.

Would it be too much to ask/recommend a Drill Sergeant figure?

[striped61]

*D

This just looks amazing.

http://www.spawn.com/toys/military/military7/jumper/images/military7_jumper_photo_01_dp.jpg

and this

http://www.spawn.com/toys/military/military7/nightops/images/military7_nightops_photo_01_dp.jpg

another great milestone

[Stygian]

I did not realize this thread existed.

Would it be too much to ask/recommend a Drill Sergeant figure?

Only if it's the quintessential Drill Seargeant himself- R. Lee Ermey! :D

Seriously though; this is a great idea!

[logain99]

Only if it's the quintessential Drill Seargeant himself- R. Lee Ermey! :D

Seriously though; this is a great idea!


Let me clarify..NOT a Marine Drill Instructor but an Army Drill sergeant.

Or if TMP was smart...one of each type from each service.

[Stygian]

Let me clarify..NOT a Marine Drill Instructor but an Army Drill sergeant.

Or if TMP was smart...one of each type from each service.

I'm assuming your predilication towards an Army Drill Sergeant is either motivated by vocation or a good experience with one while in the Army?

Personally, I think one Drill Instructor is fine. I'd be good with Army or Marines- preferrably Marines- sorry.

[logain99]

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Yeah, I am biased. I have a predilection for the Army. I will never use that word ever again. Thanks for teaching me something new although you spelled it wrong...again thanks for helping me out:D

[BiBLE]

Let me clarify..NOT a Marine Drill Instructor but an Army Drill sergeant.

Or if TMP was smart...one of each type from each service.

At least the Marines and the Army since their basic training were longer than the other branches. They could strike and maintain fear in anyone the first twenty-four hours. Truly, a remarkable gift.

A female D.I. would be the most dreaded.

[suggadug]

A female D.I. would be the most dreaded.

Why for?

[Stygian]

Yeah, I am biased. I have a predilection for the Army. I will never use that word ever again. Thanks for teaching me something new although you spelled it wrong...again thanks for helping me out:D

Yes, but I didn encourage you to seek out a new word, right? Mission accomplished! :D

BTW, thanks for catching me on the spelling error. Damn non-spell check on Messageboards!

[Stygian]

Why for?

Probably visions of Hilary Clinton in military regalia, sounding off and asking soldiers if they know anything about steers, *****s and something about Texas. :p

[BiBLE]

Why for?


Just get down and start pushing.

[Spawnomite]

another great milestone*yes it is. :cool:

[suggadug]

Probably visions of Hilary Clinton in military regalia, sounding off and asking soldiers if they know anything about steers, *****s and something about Texas. :p

Ah, she scares me something fierce. And that maniacal laughter...

[Stygian]

Ah, she scares me something fierce. And that maniacal laughter...

Ah, she scares us all my friend. She scares us all. :D

[Liquid Identity]

I see the night ops fig and it just screams Firefly repaint.

[Stygian]

So, everytime recently that I find myself at the McFarlane store here in Phx, where they have the next Military series prototypes on display, I can't help but drool over them! It seems like such a cruel twist of fate that they should be on display in their packaging and not be for sale! Oh, the cruel fates indeed! :p

BTW, for those who haven't already seen for yourself, Series 6 looks really nice! I'm kind of bummed that McFarlane trimmed their lineup from 6 down to 4, but I suppose you get what you get, right?

[suggadug]

I wish they'd cut down on the cartoony Spawn lines and invest that time and energy into the military line. It sucks they've dropped the lineup to 4, but they did that in order to expand into WWII I suppose.

I really want to see the modern military line continue alongside WWII (my favorite of all war periods) and expand to other countries. I'd also like McF to take advantage of the magnitude of different weapons/configurations in the real world, which they already do to great effect.

Also, for the sake of keeping up with the times, McF should start putting Eotech holographic sights on some of the weapons. Eotech is quickly becoming a favorite of allied forces in the Middle East. And for the sake of accuracy, if McF continues to put out SEAL and Force Recon figures, they should carry the HK SOCOM and 1911 pistols, respectively. And we NEED more SNIPERS!! How much ass would a ghillied up British commando with a suppressed Accuracy International or Tac 50 rifle kick? :D

[Stygian]

I wish they'd cut down on the cartoony Spawn lines and invest that time and energy into the military line. It sucks they've dropped the lineup to 4, but they did that in order to expand into WWII I suppose.

I really want to see the modern military line continue alongside WWII (my favorite of all war periods) and expand to other countries. I'd also like McF to take advantage of the magnitude of different weapons/configurations in the real world, which they already do to great effect.

Also, for the sake of keeping up with the times, McF should start putting Eotech holographic sights on some of the weapons. Eotech is quickly becoming a favorite of allied forces in the Middle East. And for the sake of accuracy, if McF continues to put out SEAL and Force Recon figures, they should carry the HK SOCOM and 1911 pistols, respectively. And we NEED more SNIPERS!! How much ass would a ghillied up British commando with a suppressed Accuracy International or Tac 50 rifle kick? :D

Everything this person said- YES, YES, YES!! :D

[RoninJai]

And we NEED more SNIPERS!!

What he said.

[moviemaniac4]

The Air Force Halo Jumper looks cool to hang on office ceiling.......

[Spawnomite]

And for the sake of accuracy, if McF continues to put out SEAL and Force Recon figures, they should carry the HK SOCOM and 1911 pistols, respectively.ditto that. :cool:

[xjym2002]

I need a rooftop SNIPER TEAM.

[suggadug]

Snipers

http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/233/092007obht7nw6.th.jpg (http://img258.imageshack.us/my.php?image=092007obht7nw6.jpg)
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Sniper Weapon Systems
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SOF

http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/889/76erksk38jg4.th.jpg (http://img248.imageshack.us/my.php?image=76erksk38jg4.jpg)
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http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/4282/rstroym14sopmod4eq2.th.jpg (http://img210.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rstroym14sopmod4eq2.jpg)

[orion0800]

I hate sounding like a broken record but TMP needs to make a TACP figure. We've been in every conflict since the Korean War. Calling in air strikes for the Army. So why not do us some justice and produce a figure of us. And please don't make it look like that crappy CCT figure either, it looked more like some Security Forces ****** then anything else.

[Stygian]

After looking at those Sniper pics, I can see how cool an Artic team Sniper might be! After all, once the SF arctic soldier is released in Series 7 we'll have two Arctic based guys, so all we'll need is one or two more to make a nice Arctic Ops team!

[suggadug]

After looking at those Sniper pics, I can see how cool an Artic team Sniper might be! After all, once the SF arctic soldier is released in Series 7 we'll have two Arctic based guys, so all we'll need is one or two more to make a nice Arctic Ops team!

Yeah, it would be cool:D A sniper team in the snow, maybe with some low scrub bushes or a fallen tree..maybe something like this:
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/7748/scandinavianwintersnipeol7.th.jpg (http://img515.imageshack.us/my.php?image=scandinavianwintersnipeol7.jpg)
But with 3d suits like this
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/1881/14563origvw3wc2.th.jpg (http://img515.imageshack.us/my.php?image=14563origvw3wc2.jpg)
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/9646/albumpicphpce1jq8.th.jpg (http://img515.imageshack.us/my.php?image=albumpicphpce1jq8.jpg)

[logain99]

Drill Sergeants......

[xjym2002]

SWAT officers, though not military.

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x137/Lancero4/novembro/20071127180632ENLUS0118405311961867.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x137/Lancero4/novembro/20071127175755ENLUS0118404511961862.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x137/Lancero4/novembro/20071127184055ENLUS0118410511961888.jpg

[Stygian]

Love the arctic trooper pics, and the arrangements you selected! Great minds think alike.

[suggadug]

It might still be early, but has anyone had a sighting yet?

[Stygian]

It might still be early, but has anyone had a sighting yet?

I usually bypass stores like Kaybee, TRU, etc. in favor of the Spawn Store itself- as it's so damned close. They say they won't be getting theirs until later in the month, so personally I'm gonna wait for that.

Sorry, I guess that doesn't really answer your question, does it? :o

[suggadug]

I usually bypass stores like Kaybee, TRU, etc. in favor of the Spawn Store itself- as it's so damned close. They say they won't be getting theirs until later in the month, so personally I'm gonna wait for that.

Sorry, I guess that doesn't really answer your question, does it? :o

Close enough; word from the top saying to wait is undoubtedly better than wasting gas going from store to store...I'll probably just order them from the Spawn Store anyway, seeing as the heli gunner is already pre-sold out at most places online and scalpers will grab them the moment they're placed on shelves:rolleyes:

[logain99]

Close enough; word from the top saying to wait is undoubtedly better than wasting gas going from store to store...I'll probably just order them from the Spawn Store anyway, seeing as the heli gunner is already pre-sold out at most places online and scalpers will grab them the moment they're placed on shelves:rolleyes:

I saw 2 of those Heli gunners and was tempted to buy one. Then it occurred to me. If it isnt a Drill sergeant...I ain't buyin it:D

[ChargerChris]

I would love to see an American Civil War line of figs

[Joe F.]

It might still be early, but has anyone had a sighting yet?

Just got my production samples today.

Pictures to come!

[logain99]

I dont give a freak about samples. Why are there no Drill Sergeants?

[Muramasa]

If McFarlane makes a drill sergeant figure, it should be either Gunnery Sgt. Hartman or Sgt. Slaughter.

[logain99]

If McFarlane makes a drill sergeant figure, it should be either Gunnery Sgt. Hartman or Sgt. Slaughter.

That is the good part. They can Make Drill Sergeants from all branches.;)

[deefuzz]

Really looking forward to getting these upcoming figures as a newbie to this line.