Normandy Beach

A different image and view from the first puzzle that started this whole hobby and idea. Army Rangers and infantry from the 29th Infantry Division are caught up in barb wire and other obstacles while attempting to breach the beaches and their defenderes during the invasion of Normandy. The figures include two GI Joe convention exclusive Pointe du Hoc Rangers. The Ranger Captain in the center is an Elite Brigade figure from Cotswold Collectibles. The Ranger Medic is also an Elite Brigade figure from Cotswolds. Both of these Ranger figures from Cotswolds are still highly prized in my collection as the hobby just started it's amazing run in the late 90s, and Saving Private Ryan also just hit the theatres. The 29th Infantry soldier on the right is from 21st Century Toys. The barb wire comes from an awesome D-Day Deluxe set from Hasbro.

D-Day Airborne Paratroopers

Watching their flanks for friend and foe alike, and peering to the skies for their comrades, these 82nd Airborne paratroopers are consolidating their ranks after being scattered throughout Normandy. The center figure is a Cotswold Collectible Elite Brigade figure. The two paratroopers on the outside are from 21st Century Toys.

GI Joe Combat Heroes

Tried redoing this one several times, but none of the photos came out just right. This diorama photo was one of my favorites with Beachhead, BBQ, Scarlett, Gung-Ho and Roadblock....surrounded by Cobra. These figures are about 3 inches tall and the puzzle comes in at a nice 18x12 inches so it captures these guys in giant size.

Ladies Night

Hasbro came out with a great lineup of two inch figures for Marvel Superheroes, Star Wars, GI Joe, Indiana Jones and Transformers. This photo puzzle displays all the female action heroes from these lines. Back row includes Princess Leia Endor, Aayla Secura, Ahsoka Tano, Padme Amidala on Geonosis, Padme Amidala on Geonosis 2, Princess Leia, Princess Leia Boushh, Luminara Unduli, Ahsoka Tano 2, Princess Leia slave outfit, Bespin Princess Leia, Shaak Ti, Black Widow, Emma Frost, Spider Woman, Mystique, She Hulk, Dark Phoenix, Phoenix, White Phoenix, Spiral, Storm, Elektra, Tigra, Ms. Marvel, Scarlet Witch, Invisible Girl, Wasp, Diamond Emma Frost, X23, Rogue, Marvel Girl (Rachel Grey), Kitty Pryde, Marvel Girl (Jean Grey), Psylocke, Marian Ravenwood, Rise of Cobra Scarlett 1, Rise of Cobra Scarlett 2, Baroness, Lady Jaye, Cover Girl, Real American Hero Scarlett, Rise of Cobra Baroness, Ilya Spelanko, Elsa Schneider, Willie Scott.

Chicago Blackhawks Photo Puzzle

It's been 49 years since the Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup. That all changed with a great playoff run in 2010 and an improbable goal in OT by Patrick Kane to win it all. In honor of the Stanley Cup champions and the other former players of the Blackhawks organization, here is the McFarlane Sportspicks puzzle I made with the Chicago greats. Included in the photo puzzle is Jonathon Toews, Chris Chelios, Bobby Hull, Jocelyn Thiebault, Tony Esposito, Nikolai Khabibulin, Tony Amonte, Bobby Orr, Stan Mikita and Jonathan Toews in his white jersey.

The Patrick Kane figure was released later. Also released this season is a Marty Turco goalie in red jersey, and white jersey variant. Coming next fall is a new version of Toews and Kane, including Toews holding up the Stanely Cup. Can't wait!

Varsity Blues Custom Action Figure Cards

One of my favorite movies of all time. Varsity Blues - the trials and tribulations of playing high school football in Texas. Great cast. Great entertainment. May have to customize the new 4 inch McFarlane Playmakers and make some actual figures for these cards, but here is what the cards would look like, once again, in the vintage Star Wars style.

Quarterback Jon Moxon

Cheerleader Darcy Sears (Ali Larter)

Quarterback Lance Harbor

Lineman Billy Bob



Running Back Wendell Brown

Coach Bud Kilmer

Wide Receiver Charlie Tweeder

Jules Harbor (Moxon's Girlfriend)

Miss Davis

GT Mustang/Strip Club Playset in the Future?

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Custom Predator Action Figure Cards

Here is another great movie where action figures (6 inch or 3 3/4 inch) would have rocked, including the vintage style Star Wars Kenner carding. McFarlane released 6 inch versions of the Predator, but never the soldiers.