Soldier Story 1/6th scale Counter Terrorism Response Unit (CTRU) Assault Team figure

Though its terrorist threat level remains "moderate", Hong Kong is, however, not immune to terrorist attacks. It is therefore prudent for the Hong Kong Police Force to ensure that adequate and proactive measures are in place. The Force has established a Counter Terrorism Response Unit (CTRU) in a bid to maintain adequate precautionary measures, strengthen security and prepare defensive strategies to prevent terrorist related activities in Hong Kong.

"CTRU members are highly trained to handle specific CT related incidents in Hong Kong, and will provide high profile deterrent patrols throughout Hong Kong. During times of heightened threat, they will be additionally tasked to handle bomb threats, escort explosives or CBRN materials and provide support to other specialist units. There is no special unit in the Force to solely focus on counter terrorism preventative operational deployments outside the Airport. CTRU is the newly established unit specifically for this kind of work," said Superintendent Barry Smith, who was charged with establishment of the new unit.

Soldier Story SS115 1/6th scale CTRU (Assault Team) 12-inch collectible figure features: Modern CTRU police officer life-like head sculpt, S2.5 BODY (in bendable muscle arms), TM EXFIL ballistic helmet, TM shock cord kit, TM helmet strap set, TM headset adapter kit, Tactical 6-S headset, Elite OPS helmet camera, SI sunglasses, X800 tactical goggle, Goggle cover, Goggle velcro retainer, PVS-14 NVG. UNIFORM: HKPC officer shirt, HKPC shoulder rank set,HKPC officer pants, Tactical boots. TAC GEAR: CTRU 2.0 wolf grey tactical armor, CTRU collar armor protection set, Wolf grey admin pouch, Wolf grey horizontal utility pouch, Wolf grey small utility pouch, Wolf grey radio pouch, Wolf grey hydro pouch, Black tactical belt, Belt loop x 4, Belt loop /w snap hook, ID card pouch, Hand cuffs pouch, Hand cuffs (metal), OC spray holster, HKPC MK-4 OC spray, 9mm single pouch, CTRU medic pouch, CTRU tactical shield (metal), Molle utility pouch, Gas mask pouch, Radio / water bottle pouch, 9mm pistol double magazine pouch, MP-5 9mm drop leg double magazine pouch, Light stick (red) x 2, MS-2000 strobe light, Tac link carabiner, Tape roll (black), Rotated baton holster, Expandable Baton (metal), Plastic handcuffs x 2, Tactical knee pad, Tactical gloved weapon hand, G-Shock watch, Armor plate x 2

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Soldier Story SHCC 2018 CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE 1/6th scale CTSFO 12-inch figure

A Counter Terrorist Specialist Firearms Officer (CTSFO) is an elite United Kingdom police firearms officer. The CTSFO standard is the highest Authorised Firearms Officer level in the National Police Firearms Training Curriculum (NPFTC) and was established by the Metropolitan Police Service in the lead up to the 2012 Summer Olympics held in London in July 2012. The Firearms units of police forces organise CTSFOs into teams to establish a police tactical unit. A national capability to respond to terrorist incidents such as marauding terrorist firearms attacks through collaboration of police forces who maintain CTSFO teams was established known as the CTSFO Network.

Soldier Story #SS112 SHCC 2018 CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE 1/6th scale Counter Terrorist Specialist Firearms Officer CT-SFO 12-inch action figure will come with Modern CT-SFO police officer life like head sculpt, S2.5 BODY (/w tattoo print on right arm), Bare weapon hand (1 Pair), Bendable bare hand (1 Pair), Bare Feet (1 Pair) HEADGEAR: London Police officer cap, SF-10 gas mask, Gas mask filter, Sun glasses, Grey green face mask. UNIFORM: SHEAF Tee, Jeans, Two tones wind jacket, Inner vest, Hiking boots (sewing fabric)

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Soldier Story 1/6th scale NSW (Naval Special Warfare) Winter Warfare Marksman 12" figure

Pre-order NSW Winter Warfare Marksman 1/6 Scale Figure from BBTS (link HERE)

The United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG), commonly known as DEVGRU or SEAL Team Six, is the U.S. Navy component of the Joint Special Operations Command. It is often referred to within JSOC as Task Force Blue. DEVGRU is administratively supported by Naval Special Warfare Command and operationally commanded by the Joint Special Operations Command. Despite the official name changes, "SEAL Team Six" remains the unit's widely recognized moniker. It is sometimes referred to in the U.S. media as a Special Mission Unit.

Soldier Story 1/6th scale NSW (Naval Special Warfare) Winter Warfare “Marksman” 12-inch figure features - HEADGEAR: Winter balaclava, Oakley canopy snow goggles, Opscore blk carbon helemt (snow camo spray), S&S Precision V-Lite (red), Princeton Tec charge MPLS helmet light, AN/PVS 15 NVG, NVG compass, Wilcox L4G24 NVG mount. HEAD SCULPT: Modern Navy SEAL life-like head sculpt. BODY: S2.5 body, Bare weapon hand (1 Pair), Bare feet (1 Pair). UNIFORM: Halys PCU L7 jacket type 1, Halys PCU L7 pants type 1, VertxOverwhite suit, VertxOverwhite trousers, Brown T-shirt, Inner white pants, Asolo hiking boots (sewing/grey). TAC GEAR: Tactical concealment viper hood (snow camo spray), Moss dreadlocks, Snow camo fabric straps, NSW contract swimmer cut less than overt carrier (frog skull printed), EI AOR1 MPCR muti-purpose molle chest rig (snow camo spray), EI AOR1 radio pouch (snow camo spray), EI AOR1 kydex insert 5.56/9mm magazine pouch (snow camo spray), EI AOR1 kydex insert 5.56 magazine pouch (snow camo spray), EI AOR1 winter hand warmer sleeve pouch (snow camo spray), EI AOR1 M14/SR25 7.62 magazine pouch (snow camo spray) x 2, LBT AOR1 M4 magazine pouch (snow camo spray) x 2, LBT AOR1 9mm magazine pouch custom knife sheath (snow camo spray), LBT AOR1 NVG pouch (snow camo spray), AOR1 medic utility pouch (snow camo spray), Eberlestock rifle backpack (snow camo spray), Eberlestock scope cover & crown protector (snow camo spray), Digital snow camo backpack cover, OR AOR1 water bottle pouch (snow camo spray), OR Hiking gaiter (1 pair), Hydration tube /w snow fabric cover, Hydration pouch (plastic), Swimmer armor plate x 2, EMT Scissors (yellow), Carabiner, Tourniquet rubber band, Velket tourniquet, Yellow light stick (short) x 4, SOG SEAL pup tactical knife, Snow walking traction cleats (1 pair), Mechanix snow camo gloved weapon hand (1 pair), Cigar

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Soldier Story 1/6th WWII 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION “GUY WHIDDEN, II” 12" action figure

Pre-order World War II 101st Airborne Division Guy Whidden II 1/6 Scale Figure from BBTS (link HERE)

During World War II, the 101st Airborne Division ("Screaming Eagles") was renowned for its role in Operation Overlord (the D-Day landings and airborne landings on 6 June 1944, in Normandy, France), Operation Market Garden, the liberation of the Netherlands and its action during the Battle of the Bulge around the city of Bastogne, Belgium.

Soldier Story #SS110 1/6th scale WWII 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION “GUY WHIDDEN, II” 12-inch action figure features: HEADSCULPT: WWII "Guy Whidden, II" life-like head sculpt BODY: S2.5 BODY, Weapon bare Hands, Bendable bare Hands, Bare Feet HEADGEAR: M-1C paratrooper helmet (metal), M-1C helmet net cover, US airborne garrison cap, M5-11-7 assault gas mask, Gas mask filter, M-1944 dust goggles (clear lens), M-1944 dust goggles (dark polarizing lens) UNIFORM: GI wool shirt, M-1942 parachutist jacket, M-1942 parachutist pants, Corcoran jump boots (sewing leather) FIELD GEAR: M-1936 suspenders, Shoulder pads, M-1938 riding gloves, M-1936 pistol belt, M-1910 canteen cover, M-1910 canteen (metal), M-1910 canteen cup (metal), M-1942 first aid pouch, M-1910 entrenching tool cover, M-1910 E tool entrenching tool shovel (metal), M-1936 musette jump bag, Paratrooper rigger universal ammo pouch, TL-122 flashlight torch, M-1918 combat knife, M-1918 knife sheath, M-2 folding knife, M-2 grenade, M-1 ammunition carrying /w carrying strap, Paratrooper wrist compass (1944), Model A-11 US military watch, Paratrooper cricket, MKII No75 “Hawkins Mine” (/w leg strap), M-7 black rubberized gas mask bag, B-4 life vest (1943 dated), Airborne let down rope, T-5 parachute main pack (/w harness), T-5 reserve chest pack, Paratrooper leg bag

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SoldierStory 1/6th scale Iraq Special Operations Forces “ISOF” SAW GUNNER 12" action figure

SoldierStory SS107 1/6th scale Iraq Special Operations Forces “ISOF” - SAW GUNNER action figure features: HEAD SCULPT - Modern ISOF life-like head sculpt | HEADGEAR - Ghost balaclava, I.S.O.F. exclusive baseball cap, Sand/black Arab shemagh head scarf | BODY - S2.5 body, Bare weapon hand (1 Pair), Bare feet (1 Pair) | UNIFORM - ISOF camo combat shirt, ISOF black T-shirt, ISOF camo combat pants, Tactical softshell jacket (skull print back), Inner vest, Merrell hiking boots (sewing / new color)

TAC GEAR: Paraclete RAV tactical armor vest, Paraclete RAV tactical armor shoulder pad (1 Pair), Paraclete RAV tactical armor zip-up molle back panel, Paraclete groin protector molle panel, Paraclete large utility pouch, Paraclete small utility pouch, Paraclete medic molle pouch, Paraclete radio molle pouch, Paraclete grenade molle pouch x 3, Paraclete drop leg dump pouch, Paraclete SAW ammo pouch x 2, Medium utility pouch, SAPI armor plate x 2, 5.56 FASTMAG x 4, EI M4 double magazine pouch, EI admin panel, 9mm double magazine pouch x 2, TCI MAST antenna relocation kit, Shot shell holder (8 shells) x 1, Cable tie x 2, EMT Scissors (red), Carabiner (black lock) x 2, Carabiner, Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T), Tourniquet rubber band, Light stick (orange) x 3, IR Light stick x 3, Light stick (yellow / short) x 2, Multi-tool, M67 Hand grenade x 3, Iraq training smoke grenade, M18 smoke grenade, Combat knee pad (1 pair), Combat elbow pad (1 pair), Tactical belt, Gerber LMF survival knife, Gerber LMF survival knife sheath, I.S.O.F. issue safety lanyard, GI M249 SAW ammo box pouch

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Preview Soldier Story 1/6th scale Iraqi Special Operations Forces “ISOF” 12-inch military figure

Iraqi Special Operations Forces (ISOF) are one of Iraq’s premier fighting units. ISOF have been closely mentored by US special operations forces (SOF) from their inception following the 2003 invasion of Iraq. This relationship was substantially reduced when the United States withdrew forces from Iraq in December 2011, but has been re-established in response to ongoing joint operations targeting the so-called Islamic State. As of October 2016, the US SOF personnel advising ISOF have been elements from Bravo company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group. ISOF have featured prominently in recent news, spearheading the push into Mosul. - Source: ARES Hoplite (link HERE)

Soldier Story SS105 1/6th scale Iraqi Special Operations Forces “ISOF” 12-inch military figure features: HEADGEAR - MICH 2000 Helmet (/w skull painted at the back) | ACH Helmet side rail (1 pair) | ACH 4-point chin straps | NVD mounting brackets | PVS14 NVG arm | PVS14 NVG | MS2000 strobe light | Surefire helmet light | Skull face mask | White/black Arab shemagh head scarf | Modern ISOF life-like head sculpt | S2.5 BODY, Bare Hand (1 Pair), Bare Feet (1 Pair)

This figure is supposed to represent an actual native Iraqi Special Forces Operator and not a US "advisor" or operator. Loadout is quite accurate

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Soldier Story 1/6th scale Kommando Spezialkräfte Marine VBSS (KSM-VBSS) with LIGHT-UP GPNVG-18!

Germany's postwar commando amphibious warfare force are called the Kampfschwimmer ("Combat Swimmers", abbreviated "KSM") or Verwendungsgruppe 3402 (Deployment Group 3402). They are the only special-purpose force of the German Navy. The Kampfschwimmer were set up particularly because Germany joined NATO and there was felt to be risk of war with the Soviet Union. A unit was needed which could help to secure the Baltic Sea exits through the Danish Straits. On 1 August 1958 Group 3402, as these commando frogmen were called by the navy, was set up.

Soldier Story 1/6th scale Kommando Spezialkräfte Marine VBSS（KSM -VBSS) with New Feature: LIGHT-UP GPNVG-18! HEADSCULPT - Modern German kommando life-like head sculpt, S2.5 BODY, Bare Hand (1 Pair), Bare Feet (1 Pair) | HEADGEAR - Ops core fast ballistic helmet, Ops core fast helmet strap system, German desert flecktarn Ops core helmet cover /w NVG battery pack pouch, Ops Core NVG mount base, Wilcox GSGM ground spec goggle mount, GPNVG-18 ANVIS NVG, GPNVG-18 battery pack, GPNVG-18 green LED module (1 pair), GPNVG-18 protective cover (1 pair), MS-2000 strobe, Oakley SI ballistic M-frame, Flame resistant hood (orange-brown color) | UNIFORM - Lindnerhof desert flecktarn underway combat shirt, Lindnerhof desert flecktarn underway combat pants, Lindnerhof combat knee pad (1 pair), Brown T-shirt, Meindl Glockner MFS boot (1 pair , sewing)

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Soldier Story SS103 Hong Kong SAR’s 20th Anniversary Commemorative edition 1/6 ASU

The Airport Security Unit (Abbreviation: ASU; Chinese: 機場特警組) formed in 1977 as Special Action Squad, is a special force of the Hong Kong Police Force tasked with the security of the Hong Kong International Airport. ASU is responsible for airport security, primarily targeting terrorist situations such as aircraft hijacking, but in urgent situations, is used as a backup force for situations outside of the airport.

Soldier Story SS103 Hong Kong SAR’s 20th Anniversary Commemorative edition 1/6 scale "ASU (Airport Security Unit)" 12-inch figure features: HEADGEAR - MICH 2001 Helmet shell Team Wendy helmet chin strap, Oakley sunglasses (smoke lens), Bolle X800 tactical goggles | HEAD SCULPT - Modern ASU life-like head sculpt, S2.5 BODY, Bare Hand (1 Pair), Bare Feet (1 Pair) | UNIFORM - ASU navy blue combat shirt, ASU black T-shirt, ASU navy blue combat pants, Danner tactical boots (sewing) | TAC GEAR - ASU ID card, ID card chain, Tactical belt, Tactical belt loop x 4, ASU molle tactical vest, ASU gas mask pouch, TAD molle admin pouch, 5.11 tactical molle utility pouch x 2, 5.11 tactical molle water bottle pouch, 5.11 tactical molle Vtac 6.6 medical pouch, 5.11 tactical molle large drop pouch, Hand cuffs pouch, OC spray holster (short version), Cell phone pouch, G-17 9mm double magazine pouch (2017 version), M4 5.56 drop leg double magazine pouch (2017 version), Radio pouch, Belt loop link, Tactical shield (metal plate), Tactical shield cover, Sabre Defense OC spray (short version), Hand cuffs (metal), Multi-tool, Ball pen (red), Ball pen (yellow), Rotated baton holster, Expandable Baton (metal), Cable tie x 2, Carabiner, G-Shock watch, Cell phone, Oakley Si tactical gloved weapon hands x 3

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Sneak Peek at Soldier Story 1/6th scale Ghostbusters Peter Venkman 12-inch figure

continued from previous toy blog post...

Ghostbusters is a 1984 American supernatural comedy film directed and produced by Ivan Reitman and written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis. The film stars Bill Murray, Aykroyd and Ramis as three eccentric parapsychologists who start a ghost-catching business in New York City. Sigourney Weaver and Rick Moranis co-star as a client and her neighbor, and Ernie Hudson as the Ghostbusters' first recruit.

Peter Venkman, Ph.D., is a fictional character from the Ghostbusters franchise. He is a parapsychologist and the leader of the Ghostbusters. In 2008, Peter Venkman was selected by the magazine Empire as one of The 100 Greatest Movie Characters of All Time, described as "the ultimate New York hero: cynical, sarcastic, secretly sweet-natured", "a man possessed by manic spontaneity, with a want to twirl in circles around a public concourse or declare undying love for a woman he's just met", and the "most popular" character played by Bill Murray.

Soldier Story proudly presents the accurate crafted 1/6th scale collectible figure from one of the most classic action movie - “GHOSTBUSTERS” (1984). This brand new collectible figure featuring lifelike Venkman headsculpt, hand crafted uniform, utility belt kit and boots, “No Ghost” logo figure stand, highly detailed movie accurate metal parts proton pack and accessories, also the battery light- up effect proton pack and stream just like in the movie !! There will be Venkman’s movie business suit costume in our special edition set.

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Preview pictures of Soldier Story 1/6th scale “GHOSTBUSTERS” Egon Spengler 12" figure

Ghostbusters is a 1984 American supernatural comedy film directed and produced by Ivan Reitman and written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis. The film stars Bill Murray, Aykroyd and Ramis as three eccentric parapsychologists who start a ghost-catching business in New York City. Sigourney Weaver and Rick Moranis co-star as a client and her neighbor, and Ernie Hudson as the Ghostbusters' first recruit.

Egon Spengler, PhD is a fictional character from the Ghostbusters franchise. He is a member of the Ghostbusters and one of the three doctors of parapsychology, along with Dr. Peter Venkman and Dr. Ray Stantz. Spengler was portrayed by Harold Ramis in the films Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II.

Soldier Story proudly presents the accurate crafted 1/6 scale collectible figure from one of the most classic action movie - “GHOSTBUSTERS” (1984). This brand new collectible figure featuring lifelike SPENGLER headsculpt, hand crafted uniform, utility belt kit and boots, “No Ghost” logo figure stand, highly detailed movie accurate metal parts proton pack and accessories, also the battery light- up effect proton pack and stream just like in the movie!!

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Soldier Story 1/6th scale "SPECIAL DUTIES UNIT (Assaulter-K9)" 12-inch figure and dog set

The Special Duties Unit (Abbreviation: SDU; Chinese: 特別任務連, nicknamed Flying Tigers 飛虎隊) is an elite paramilitary tactical unit of the Hong Kong Police Force. Established in July 1974, it is a sub-division of the Police Tactical Unit (PTU). Its primary functions include counter-terrorism, hostage rescue and dealing with crimes (usually involving firearms) which are considered too dangerous for regular police to handle. The unit was formerly trained by the British SAS before the handover of Hong Kong to China.

Daniel Wu Yin-cho (born September 30, 1974) is a Chinese American actor, director and producer, and as of 2015, starring as Sunny in the AMC martial arts drama series Into the Badlands. Since his film debut in 1998, he has been featured in over 60 films. Wu has been called "the young Andy Lau" and is known as a "flexible and distinctive" leading actor in the Chinese-language film industry.

Soldier Story 1/6th scale "SPECIAL DUTIES UNIT (Assaulter-K9)" 12-inch figure and dog set comes with a head sculpt that bears a strong resemblance to Daniel Wu and will come with MICH2000 helmet, COT NVM-14 NVG helmet mount system (metal plating), MSA supreme Pro IV headset, Multicam tactical Hood, bolle X800 tactical goggles. HEADSCULPT: Modern Special Duties Unit police life like head sculpt. BODY: S2.5 BODY, Bare Hands (1 Pair), Weapon grip gloved hands (1 Pair), Bare Feet (1 Pair)

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Preview Soldier Story 1/6th scale " SPECIAL DUTIES UNIT (Assault Leader)" 12-inch figure

The Special Duties Unit (Abbreviation: SDU; Chinese: 特別任務連, nicknamed Flying Tigers 飛虎隊) is an elite paramilitary tactical unit of the Hong Kong Police Force. Established in July 1974, it is a sub-division of the Police Tactical Unit (PTU). Its primary functions include counter-terrorism, hostage rescue and dealing with crimes (usually involving firearms) which are considered too dangerous for regular police to handle. The unit was formerly trained by the British SAS before the handover of Hong Kong to China.

Soldier Story 1/6th scale " SPECIAL DUTIES UNIT (Assault Leader)" 12-inch figure will come with the following: HEADGEAR - MICH2000 helmet, COT NVM-14 NVG helmet mount system (metal plating), MSA supreme Pro IV headset, ESS NVG goggles, Black tactical Hood; HEADSCULPT - Modern Special Duties Unit police life-like head sculpt; BODY - S2.5 BODY, Bare Hand (1 Pair), Bendable Hands (1 Pair), Bare Feet (1 Pair); UNIFORM - Nomex overall assault suit, Black T-shirt, Hatch knee pads (1 pair, sewing), Tactical rappel gloves (1 pair, sewing), GSG-9 (3.0) Assault boots (1 pair, sewing). TAC GEAR - Releasable Assault Vest (Body armor system), Foam shoulder pads (1 pair), Molle G36 single open magazine pouch x 3, Molle Admin panel, Molle Medic pouch, Molle Radio pouch, Molle Canteen pouch (utility pouch), Molle OC aerosol pouch, Molle small utility pouch, Molle drop leg panel, Molle 5.56 double magazine pouch, Molle 9mm double magazine pouch, Baton pouch, PA System gas mask pouch, Assault seat harness, Tactical rappel rope bag (attach on the leg), Tactical Rappelling rope, Belt loop safety lock, Avon FM-12 gas mask with Gas mask filter, Expandable Baton (metal), Cable tie x 2, G-Shock watch, Carabiner, Climbing ring, Figure 9 Carabiner, Rescue Figure 8 Ring

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Soldier Story 1/6 scale UK SCO19 - SFO (Specialist Firearms Officer) 12-inch action figure

Specialist Crime and Operations Specialist Firearms Command (SCO19) (previously known as SO19 and then CO19) is a Specialist Crime & Operations branch within Greater London's Metropolitan Police Service. The Command is responsible for providing a firearms-response capability, assisting the rest of the service, which is normally unarmed.

The CO19 Specialist Firearms Officers (SFOs) are multi-skilled officers capable of delivering all elements of armed policing, including rapid intervention and hostage rescue. 65 days of intensive initial training includes advanced weapons handling training on a wider range of weaponry, including the Heckler & Koch G36 and G3, abseiling techniques, maritime operations training, dynamic entry techniques and in the use of distraction devices. They also undergo training to conduct operations in CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear) environments and to provide a response to terrorist attacks in London as part of the MPS's Operation Kratos.

Soldier story will be releasing this 1/6th scale  UK SCO19 - SFO  (Specialist Firearms Officer) 12-inch action figure as part of their hobby / toy fair exclusive. The figure will come with the following: Lightweight Ballistic Helmet, Ballistic Goggles, New Eagle Headset System, MOTO Radio, Metal made Hinged Double Lock Handcuffs, Metal made Handcuffs Key, Defense Sprays, Carabiner x 2, Flashbang Grenade x 5, M870 Shotgun, Shotgun shell x 18, G36C Assault Rifle, G36 Mag x 2+1, M952 Gun light, Grip, TA31ECOS 4X32 Scopes, M2 Red Dot Sight, G17 Pistol, Pistol Mag x 2+1, GTL 22 Tactical Light /w Laser and Dimmer, Active Shooter Hallagan Tool, Super BoltMaster, S2.5 12-inch Body, Bare Hands (1 Pair), Bare Feet (1 Pair), Fire Retardant Balaclava, Police Coverall, Tee, Underpants, Duty Belt, ISPL Police Vest System, Police AFO Body Armor, Medical Drop Pouch, SLS Tactical Holster-6004, Drop Panel, Pistol Leach, Gun Sling, Police Gloves, GSG9 II Assault Boots, Patches

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Preview: Soldier Story 1/6 scale Kommando Spezialkräfte (KSK) 12" figure - Miroslav Klose?

Hot Toys used to produce military figures back when they just started out, before they ever ventured into the movie merchandising business which has sealed their success and brought the art of collecting 12-inch figures up many notches to a position and place where people all over the world sit up and take notice. The fact that a news company like CNN even conducted an interview with Hot Toys founder and CEO HOward Chan says a lot about what the company is doing right and where it stands today in the world. Hot Toys has certainly brought a great many people on board to buy their products.

With Hot Toys absent from the 1/6 scale military figure market, at least two other companies have come out and taken over the mantle Hot Toys left behind. These two companies have been faithfully producing some very fine 1/6 scale modern military figures and they seem to be in keen competition with each other which is good for we collectors because we get to choose which ones to buy since more options are made available to us. The two companies are Dam Toys and Soldier Story.

2014 has been declared the year for Russian 12-inch figures although who declared it and why nobody can fathom. There were many years it was the United States Navy SEAL figure when almost every 1/6 scale figure being released was a USN SEAL 12-inch figure. There was even a year for PMCs (Private Military Contractor, a nicer moniker for Mercenary) and this year, it's been Russian after Russian being previewed and released.

This latest offering by Soldier Story is the 1/6 scale Kommando Spezialkräfte (KSK) 12-inch military figure. KSK Kommando Spezialkräfte (Special Forces Command, KSK) is an elite special forces military unit composed of special operations soldiers handpicked from the ranks of Germany's Bundeswehr and organized under the Division Spezielle Operationen (Special Operations Division, DSO). KSK has received many decorations and awards from NATO, the USA and its affiliates and KSK operatives are frequently requested for joint anti-terror operations, notably in the Balkans and Middle East.

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Check out this upcoming Soldier Story release of a 1/6 scale French Special Forces 12-inch figure

Forces spéciales (English: Special Forces) is a 2011 French war adventure film directed by Stéphane Rybojad and starring Diane Kruger, Djimon Hounsou, Benoît Magimel, Mehdi Nebbou, and Tchéky Karyo. Filmed on location in France, Djibouti, and Tajikistan, the film shows a group of elite French soldiers on a desperate hostage rescue mission in the Afghanistan / Pakistan area. Forces spéciales is mainly in French, with brief scenes in English and Persian.

Djimon Hounsou stars as Kovax, leader of the team of French Naval Commandos entrusted with the rescue of a Kabul-based French journalist Elsa Casanova (Diane Kruger). The whole theme of the movie does remind me of "Tears of the Sun". While filming the action scenes, the actors were overseen and advised by French naval special forces according to the press folder available on the official site. Moreover one of their former chief instructors (Alain Alivon) played his own role.

This will be the Soldier Story upcoming release of their 1/6 scale French Special Forces 12-inch figure. The head sculpt seems to have a resemblance to Djimon Hounsou but the shirt, necklace, MP7 and Glock configurations, FAST helmet, shoes, radio set, along with breaching tools... all look to be referenced from the widely distributed pictures of the dead French commando from the failed Bulo Marer rescue attempt in Somalia about a year ago. On 11 January 2013, the French military attempted a rescue operation in Bulo Marer, Somalia to free a hostage known under the code-name "Denis Allex" from Al-Shabaab. The operation failed and Allex was executed in response.

Important Note: This product is for military collectors and historic education purposes only, and it is not intended to glorify nor exploit the horrors and atrocities of war.

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Kitbash 1/6 scale Jeremy Renner as S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Clint "Hawkeye" Barton in The Avengers

In the opening scene of The Avengers (2012), Loki takes the Tesseract and also takes control of the minds of several SHIELD personnel, including Dr. Erik Selvig (Stellan Skarsgård) and Agent Clint "Hawkeye" Barton (Jeremy Renner), to aid him in his getaway. Later on, Clint Barton and Loki's possessed agents attack the S.H.I.E.L.D. helicarrier.

This is a kitbash of 1/6 scale Jeremy Renner as mind-controlled S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Clint "Hawkeye" Barton when he attacks the S.H.I.E.L.D. helicarrier with his own turned agents.

Hawkeye isn't seen wearing his trademark purple costume with mask as seen from the comics, but rather something "a little more reality-based" in The Avengers movie. When the "turned" S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Clint "Hawkeye" Barton attacks the helicarrier, he's wearing very tactical clothing / outfit. Scroll down to see more :)

Pre-order Soldier Story 1/6 scale U. S. Air Force TACP / JTAC 12" military figure - Don Cheadle

The Tactical Air Control Party, commonly abbreviated TACP, is a small team of Army, Marine or Air Force personnel who provide airspace deconfliction and terminal control of close air support at battle group level or below. It usually consists of an officer Forward Air Controller (FAC), a SNCO FAC and usually a pair of signallers / drivers.

A USAF TACP, is usually a team of two or more United States Air Force TACP journeyman or craftsman(AFSC 1C4X1) aligned with a conventional or special operational United States Army combat maneuver unit to advise ground commanders on the best use of air power, establish and maintain command and control communications, and provide precision terminal attack guidance of U.S. and coalition fixed- and rotary-wing close air support aircraft, artillery, and naval gunfire. A TACP always includes at least one Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) qualified to control attack aircraft. It can also include an Air Liaison Officer, who is often JTAC qualified and serves in a senior advisor capacity. (source: wiki)

This is Soldier Story's other release that is coming out in June 2013 and it is a 1/6 scale United States Air Force TACP / JTAC 12-inch military figure and the cool part of this figure (other than all the great gear and accessories) is the 1/6 scale Don Cheadle head sculpt. Anyone who is not living under a rock in Bikini Bottom at the bottom of the ocean will know that in 2010, Cheadle assumed the role of USAF Col. James "Rhodey" Rhodes in the film Iron Man 2, replacing Terrence Howard. Cheadle will reprise his role as Rhodey / War Machine / Iron Patriot on the upcoming Iron Man 3 movie. Isn't it appropriate that this Soldier Story 1/6 scale USAF TACP / JTAC 12-inch military figure has Don Cheadle / Rhodey's head sculpt? Great move, Soldier Story!

Preview Soldier Story new 1/6 scale S2.5 Body

This is the new Soldier Story 1/6 scale S2.5 Body (12-inch Figure) that will come with the release of the FBI counter-terrorism HRT Hostage Rescue Team (see previous post). Whenever Soldier Story does a military figure (or any other 1/6 manufacturer who is not producing movie-related figures), they always try to base the 1/6 scale head sculpt on a famous person, usually an actor in a movie. This lets collectors identify with the character instead of just a generic person's face. Gone are the days of having just one head sculpt which you then buy with different attires or outfits (e.g. G.I. Joe, Action Man and Captain Action). Nowadays, collectors expect to see a new head sculpt with a new figure and this latest release is no exception.

Can you guess who the head sculpt is supposed to be? Scroll down to see more pictures of this new Soldier Story 1/6 scale S2.5 Body. Looks pretty good from here.

Preview Soldier Story 1/6 scale FBI counter-terrorism HRT Hostage Rescue Team 12" figure

The FBI Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) is the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation's counter-terrorism Special Forces tactical or SWAT team. The HRT is trained to rescue U.S. citizens and allies who are held by a hostile force, either terrorist or criminal. The Hostage Rescue Team was founded in 1982 by Danny Coulson and completed its final certification exercise in October 1983. [source: wiki]

The HRT's purpose is to serve as a domestic counter-terrorism unit, offering a tactical resolution option in hostage and high-risk law enforcement situations. It was originally composed of 50 operators; however, this number has since increased to well over 90 full-time operators. The HRT commonly functions as a national SWAT team in highly sensitive or dangerous situations. Today it is part of the Tactical Support Branch of the FBI's Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) and is based at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

The idea for the HRT was originally conceived during the late 1970s but came to fruition when then FBI director William H. Webster witnessed a demonstration by the US Army Delta Force. When Webster reviewed the equipment used by the Delta Force and noticed there were no handcuffs, he inquired about it. An operator grimly replied, "We put two rounds in their forehead; the dead don't need handcuffs." The idea of the HRT began as an augmented SWAT and counter-terror team. The team would be capable of handling extraordinary hostage situations, large-scale counter-terrorist operations, situations involving nuclear or biological agents, or operations that local law enforcement or the regional FBI field office were not trained or equipped to handle.

Preview Soldier Story 1/6 scale FBI CIRG (Critical Incident Response Group) 12-inch Figure

Wikipedia states that the Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) is a division of the Criminal, Cyber, Response, and Services Branch of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). CIRG enables the FBI to rapidly respond to, and effectively manage, special crisis incidents Nation-wide.

In response to public outcry over the standoffs at Ruby Ridge, Idaho, and of the Branch Davidians in the Waco Siege, the FBI formed the CIRG in 1994 to deal more efficiently with crisis situations. The CIRG is designated to formulate strategies, manage hostage or siege situations, and, if humanly possible, resolve them "without loss of life," as FBI Director Louis Freeh, who assumed the post four-and-a-half months after the Waco fire, pledged in a 1995 Senate hearing. CIRG was intended to integrate tactical and investigative resources and expertise for critical incidents which necessitate an immediate response from law enforcement authorities. CIRG will deploy investigative specialists to respond to terrorist activities, hostage takings, child abductions and other high-risk repetitive violent crimes. Other major incidents include prison riots, bombings, air and train crashes, and natural disasters.

Soldier Story will be releasing this 1/6 scale FBI CIRG (Federal Bureau of Investigation Critical Incident Response Group) 12-inch Figure and it's just AWESOME! He comes LOADED, really LOADED with lots of nice stuff. And the head sculpt is a nice bonus :) Scroll down to see more...