Head: Duke (2004 Desert Humvee driver) modified
Torso: Dusty (2004 Operation: Avalanche version)
Upper arms: Duke (2004 VvV Wave 4)
Elbows: Dusty (2004 Operation: Avalanche version)
Lower arms: Dusty (2004 Operation: Avalanche)/Grunt (2003 SpyTroops) hybrids with pieces of Duke (2002 GvC) for cuffs
Crotch and legs: Duke (2004 VvV single carded version) modified with Lady Jaye (2003 SpyTroops) holster

Bandolier: Dusty (2004 Operation: Avalanche)
M-16: Duke (2004 VvV Wave 4)
Desert Eagle: Hawk (2004 VvV Wave 4)
Knife: Tunnel Rat (2004 VvV Wave 5)
Radio: Duke (2002 GvC)


Duke is easily one of the most hated characters in all of Joedom, and I've never really understood why. I loved the figure and the character depicted by the filecard. I just thought he was kind of ruined by the toon(s) and the way he was depicted in the comics.

When I started "ultimizing" characters for the rebooted continuity in my dio, I knew I'd want a Duke worthy of some respect. So I decided to make a new-sculpt homage to that original figure sans the goofy grin. In my universe, Duke's driven to the point of obsession and I think this head reflects that intensity pretty well.

As for the rest, it's pure luck that almost all of the parts come from some version of Duke released since the relaunch. Almost like it was fate.

The bandolier is removable, allowing for Duke to don different gear for specific missions, and the working holster was a must.

I've included a picture of the original Duke's filecard art (lifted respectfully from YoJoe.com) for comparison.

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