https://www.yojoe.com/archive/nottoys/images/82bikepad.jpg
Hopefully this comes up alright on the site, if not I included the link.
I noticed this awesome original art created for a "bicycle frame bar pad" made in 1982. What's interesting is the character on the box art seems to have a lot of similarities to the original 13 Joes (especially with a green that's really similar to what they looked like in the comics), with some modifications, like the water bottle attached to the belt and the boots that feel a little Star Wars-esque. I'd even say the helmet feels a little bit like the Steel Brigade helmets, but sort of "kitbashed" with the classic OG 13 helmet.
I figured if anyone knew more about this item, odds are it'd be someone here, but if anyone has ever created a custom of this guy, it'd definitely be here. I remember the Battle Luge Guy got Chadmatted a while back, and this is a little similar.
still on 1st cup of coffee here. what stands out to me is how the art masks the bar pad, it took me a few to find it in the pic. I know bike accessories were huge in the 80's and pads, reflectors , name plates were everywhere. he looks like snake eyes in green with a helmet on. I have a lbc wip on a bike right now with a starwars helmet on maybe i'll try the combo out.
