Head, torso, upper arms: 25th Duke
Lower arms: Res Snake Eyes
Helmet, rifle: DTC Duke
Legs: RoC Pit Commando
Vest: Ret Beachhead

What we call the New Sculpt era is actually several product lines starting with GI Joe vs Cobra, followed by Spy Troops, Valor vs Venom and finally the internet-exclusive Direct to Consumer line. Along the way, old soldiers were given fresh looks and new characters were created. Looking back on that period between 2002 and 2006, the lines are a mixed bag remembered for strange figure proportions and so-so accessories, but also memorable new characters and fresh new ideas. This is an attempt to bring some of the better ideas into the modern era.

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I have always been a fan of Footloose. Growing up, his 1985 figure was one of my favorites. The DTC version is a bit of a mixed bag. On the one hand, the proportions are less than ideal with long legs and a short stubby torso and arms. However, he did include a fantastic modular M16/M209 rifle. This custom gave me the opportunity to improve the original's failings while keeping the good. I still need to fix the non-matching skin tone issues and I will probably keep an eye out for a better head, but I'm pretty happy with the result.