Custom Combat! Action Figures via Marauder Task Force!

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Michael achieves an action figure Holy Grail, that never officially existed! Combat! Starring Rick Jason and Vic Morrow!
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[@BlackSunshine07GT500]

My family and Maruader John's shared a table at the JoeCon dinner in 2012 in New Orleans. The guy is top notch. The reason his product and company are so awesome is he is a fan first. I'm happy to see his business doing well and have been a big supporter. Hang in there for your British and airborne troops. The WWII kickstarter wasn't able to unlock some of them the first go round, but I'm certain more are planned and there will probably be a second kickstarter. You should NOT miss out. A Vietnam kickstarter is in the works as well.

[@J-T-A]

This is the kind of "build your own" figure system I wanted 20 years ago when I bought like thirty of the Universal Soldier Vietnam 1/18 figures to build a rifle platoon.

[@giltucker2007]

You should definitely try these out you will not be disappointed!

[@rumblehat4357]

There was something like this in the 90's or 2000's but I don't remember who made them. They had a lot of interchangeability with equipment, arms, heads, helmets, etc, in WWII era. They had U.S. And Germans (maybe others, as well. I don't remember as I only bought a few as I was going to use for a project that never materialized.)

[@victorcastle5757]

They have a Vietnam line coming in the future.

[@hayeshurley2789]

@@victorcastle5757 marauders has a Vietnam line coming?

[@Kanovskiy]

@@hayeshurley2789 rumored to come MAYBE after their second ww2 kickstarter.

[@dougjames4972]

Make your own WW2 figures?!!!! Create a whole squad?!!! Fair pricing?!!!! There is a Santa Claus!!! Top notch work and priceless info!! Thanks Michael!

[@Apollo4]

“Fans doing the best work” well said.

[@zabu7912]

Action figures that are this good deserve vehicles.

[@camcordernonsense5264]

Yes

[@zehilereviews9016]

world peace keepers might have a close match

[@earlwyss520]

With vehicles, especially jeeps, one could build a "Rat Patrol" set.

[@thehumanmechanismmk2545]

21st Century Toys is the way to go.

[@danarnold8989]

Give it time

[@quinlanvos1]

As someone that's been a fan of Marauder Gun Runners for a while, I highly recommend the rest of their products. I have both WW2 and Modern figures and accessories from them and never had a problem with them. Their custom service is also fantastic. I can't wait for their Vietnam line!

[@cerethpainting6606]

RealMisterE Vietnam line??!?!?!?! Oh man!

[@kyleh3615]

I just orderd their 'deluxe M-1 rifleman' I'm excited to be able to do customizing on it

[@barlazyjj7872]

I first saw this series over 20 years ago. My Grandparents had access to a satellite dish and got the Nostalgia channel. This was airing on it. My Dad even remembered it when it first aired. Never expected a video like this. Thank you for bringing back some fond memories with my Grandpa & Dad! I WILL share this video!!!

[@skabcat242]

I been a fan of Marauders for some time and they are a blessing ever since Hasbro drop the ball on the GI Joe franchise.

[@michaelmalone1582]

I too loved the show Combat! as a kid in the 60's. Several years ago, I had the chance to attend a reunion of several of the remaining cast members. Caje, Pierre Jalbert, was there. At one point, we walked around one of the filming locations, and Pierre put on his beret! The very same one that he wore in the show! (He had just taken it home when the show ended). And guess what! It wasn't black like we all thought it would be from seeing it in the B&W episodes, it was green!

[@anthonykenniston8022]

Man,remember watching this series with my dad late at night when i was a kid,good memories...miss you dad

[@giltucker2007]

I kid you not that is the best review I've seen on these figures ever! Not only was it informative about the figures but what you've done with them! I would love to see you put together a spy or other modern military line as well. What a great idea you did here! Very much a surprised to me even though I know your knowledge in war memorabilia and such) I very much enjoyed this video!! Keep them coming seriously!!

[@giltucker2007]

Thank you for the tag sir, I am glad you are enjoying them!! Can't wait to see what you come up with next!

[@myronaustin]

Best indeed! Thanks for tipping him off too Gil 👍🏽👍🏽

[@ChapmanFilms]

I’ve never heard of this show cobalt. Found all the episodes and now I am binge watching them. Thanks for this video

[@ascensionindustries9631]

When I get my job back Marauder is going to get a lot of my money.

[@611_hornet5]

See Hasbro? Its not that difficult to make good shit.

[@autoneurotic]

I was impressed and then when I realized the scale they were in - WOW. Those look fantastic.

[@theflyingninja1]

My dad was a huge fan of Combat. I used to love watching it with him. Good times.

[@mechamanblade8465]

I've been following Marauders since the days when they were just doing 1/18 scale weapons. Love the variety. Their Task Force and Valkyrie figures helped me recreate modern versions of G.I. Joe characters that I couldn't afford from Hasbro. I've done Scoop, Jinx, Zaranna, and a female Cobra Trooper. Fans really are doing the best work.

[@standepain]

I first thought these were based on the Big Red One movie when you posted this on Instagram. I mean come on who wouldn't want Luke Skywalker in a WWII uniform?

[@retroblasting]

Don't think I won't try it.

[@earlwyss520]

When I was a kid I read "Sgt. Rock"', and "GI Combat" comics. The idea of being able to build action figures of them is appealing to me. I do know that Hasbro did make a "Sgt. Rock" set just before they quit making the cloth uniform 1/6th scale Action Figures, but I never got any. I have a vast collection of the 1/6th GI Joe's, and Star Wars figures, and have kit bashed a few from other companies. I built a "Salt" II Angelina Jolie from a "Lara Croft" head sculpt, a Perfect Body large bust and completed it with various clothes, bags and weapons that I bought on line or took from other sets in my parts bins .

[@Brabdog]

Big fan of Combat! My wife and I watch Combat! reruns every Saturday night. I told my wife I had found a website where I could get figurines of Sgt. Saunders and Lt. Hanley for around $50. “That’s great,”she said. “You can look at them online any time you like.”

[@1dbanner]

RIP Vic Morrow, Myca Dinh Le and Renee Shin-Yi Chen.

[@Toybinging]

John Landis has blood on his hands.

[@shaunsutton699]

I have never seen “Combat”, but I remember “The Rat Patrol”! I will check out this show, thanks Michael!

[@russbrewer2778]

All of the MGR products are amazing, and the fan base is rabid for everything they put out. The WW2 line was a kickstarter that was amazingly successful . 90% of my "Joe" collection are figures from Marauder based on the franchise characters. Their customer service is absolutely BEYOND

[@homesteadspirit9209]

As a child who grew up playing with GI Joe dolls these figures make my eyes light up. After I watched this video I went to the website and picked out some parts for my own WW2 characters. I actually have written some short adventure stories based on tales my Grandpa has told me about his time in WW2 along with his younger brother Tom. I labeled the collection of these short stories The Oiler Brother Chronicles. I think it's fantastic we are at a point where we can create our own action figure like this and that they are better then what Hasbro is trying to sell us for close to twelve dollars a pop. Amazing the world we live in isn't it? On another note. If you enjoyed these you should look into what Vitruvian Hacks has to offer. I've collected quite a few of those figures and created a lot of my own from the accessories sets and blank figures. The price point on those is a tad bit more then with these but they are perfect to fill that sword and sorcery void

[@gijoeimmortal1868]

I have the boxed sets of Combat and the Rat Patrol , my favorite shows growing up in the late 60s and 70s. I've seen every episode. Thanks for the info on the figures , would love these.

[@blueberrywine69]

This right here is how a toy review should be done. Honest to the point AND being critical but being professional

[@boblowes]

Thanks for bringing these to our attention, RetroBlasting. Now, I can finally star to build that The Eagle Has Landed action figure line. And maybe, if they increase their offerings, an Where Eagles Dare set. I hope they expand their line to offer some civilian figures - or at least, well dressed gentlemen spys and glamours female agents. I would love to own a line of James Bond and The Avengers figures (the cult British 60s TV series, not the Marvel Comics).

[@andrewsabina8201]

"They inadvertently made it possible for me to build the action figures I've always wanted." You aren't kidding, I feel the same way.

[@michaelfontaine6164]

Thanks for turning me onto this company. I plan on saving up some money and placing some orders and soon!

[@brandonknight3527]

Yeah, Marauder knocks it out of the park with this line. I have one figure from their Valkyrie line...and it's really cool. The fantastic selection on all of their stuff..weapons, accessories, figures, and parts is amazing. I have several belts and pouches to use for my Mimban Stormtroopers. They are a great company, and take satisfaction very seriously. You made some great looking figures...way to go, they look fantastic.

[@drvnwolfwolfie1377]

DUDE!!!!!!! I LOVE you. THANK YOU OH so much for making action figures from my Favorite show of all time. I LOVED Combat! and would stay up late just to watch it, even with one of my best friends. At times we even pretended our Joe's were the guys from Combat! Doc was always my favorite, but it was always fun to watch.

[@DevilDogCota]

I want to thank you for making this video, and sharing your recipes Michael. I needed the squad on my shelf. Thank You!

[@Danno04_9]

I would love to see my kids outside in the backyard with these basically DIY military action figures instead of in the house all day on the Xbox or computer tbh

[@mediawarrior5957]

These figures just scream make your own backyard playset with them

[@mediawarrior5957]

To quote Michael "reason kids ran screaming to video games is because you effed up."

[@Danno04_9]

@@mediawarrior5957 Retroblasting on World-classBullshitters podcast

[@ezgreviews6775]

@@Danno04_9 how old are your kids may I ask?

[@Danno04_9]

@@ezgreviews6775 Ah ya this was figurative comment, I'm not an adult nor do I have children

[@TransFluidGotKkkKick]

Dam nice find. I went over there and gave them all my money! That place is awesome, take ma monies now! They have Alien rifles, GI Joe rifles, WWII, Star Wars, I just found my new place to play for a while.

[@cypherian2]

Sadly COMBAT! was never carried in syndication where I grew up. (We were stuck with Hogan's Heroes!) I'd never heard of the show until Vic Morrow was tragically killed during the production of the Twilight Zone Movie in the early '80s. These figures are a great way to honor so many memories: The great actors, the great show, and the real life heroes we owe so much to! Thank you for sharing this Micheal!

[@themaypole]

This is incredible. I've been making a lot of custom Doctor Who figs lately. I would LOVE this option for that range. Exactly what adult toy collecting should be. Fun personal passion projects. Love this.

[@kevinwilliams7717]

@retroblasting where have you been. I was buying weapons from these guys 10 years ago. I’m glad they have branched out. Also, thanks for highlighting these businesses. It’s much appreciated.

[@retroblasting]

Kevin....I said it in the video. I've been UNINTERESTED IN MODERN MILITARY. Their WWII offerings are NEW. Now put the equation together and you'll have your answer as to where I've been.

[@kevinwilliams7717]

RetroBlasting I put that together when I was watching the video. After looking at the website again there product offerings and your video. I’ve been inspired to create my own 25th anniversary version of the October Guard. To complement my collection of 25th GI Joe figures.

[@Badgers0710]

Well, Michael, you've absolutely convinced me. I'm going to order the British soldier with the Bren gun and see how this collection spirals out of control. I wonder if I could work my magic and build a few RAF pilots from the parts provided.

[@christopherlacher3544]

Mike. Thank you so much for finding this wonderful company. They have so many parts I have been looking for everywhere. They have so much diaroma parts its fantastic. I'm so stoked to place an order with these guys. Only looked at their site for a brief moment. Cant wait to take the time to go through their entire catalog. Many many thanks for doing this video.

[@camcordernonsense5264]

I watched the Combat repeats on channel 30 st. Louis, I think. Early- mid 80s late, late nights. Combat, rat patrol, twilight zone, Soap Benson, three stooges, the fugitive, manix, doctor who and a couple more all late hours pushing 2 in the morning several summers in a row. Great television. Loved Combat. Wish they would have offered toys back then of any of those shows.

[@r.davidhill7639]

Thank you, thank you for sharing this video with all of us. I'm definitely going to be looking at what I can create for myself out of their products.

[@gillster3744]

Great job Michael this video was so much fun to see how much love you have for Combat down to get right detail of heroes. And yes fans are doing the best work.

[@STB-jh7od]

My Dad(a Vietnam Infantry Vet) and I would watch reruns of Combat late saturday nights, as he loved this show.

[@trentrolfingsmeier]

The sculpts and wide array of options and accessories is truely impressive. Great video.

[@Gootie29]

Thanks for posting this video on Marauder. I'm a big fan of their products and have been buying from them for years now.

[@peterthoes7544]

Man take my money! I am totally on board with these, I too spent buckets of cash on the Modern Soldier and Extreme Fx figures. Another homerun video Michael!

[@geomojo6635]

Wow! What an awesome idea and thanks for sharing the recipes for the characters! My first exposure to the Combat series was as a kid living on Midway Island in the early 70's. Marauder is an superb company and happy that people are getting more exposure to their wondrous products!

[@bigmclargehuge4767]

So happy for you for your first foray into Marauders! Truly Incredible figures, Great prices, and great customer service.

[@crushingalldeceivers]

These look amazing, will buy some soon for sure. Thanks for the video about them, otherwise don't think I would have found out about this.

[@The_Nerd_Alert]

WOW! So cool Michael! Thanks for this! I’m checking them out NOW ✌🏼

[@brent7513]

When you dropped your “coming soon” on these...I had to check out the site...and ended up buying 2. Can’t wait for them to arrive!

[@ronniedarko6988]

Fond memories of the show and also World at War. Those shows shaped a love of ww2 history from a young age. Loved this video. Thank you

[@hispro]

Great video! And thanks for keying me into Marauder! Combat! is a favorite of mine for many years, and liek you I always wanted figures of the squad. Now I'm off to the site to get the parts. Maybe even, with a little self customizing, the Haunted Tank crew as well.

[@anthonysabularse8562]

After you said, " The fans are doing the best work.", I started clapping.

[@localh]

Wow! When I was young I would watch re-runs of Combat! Love the show, thank you for sharing these figures. I will copy yours and order a set for me.

[@MasterJediDude]

Awesome review! Thanks for researching this for us.

[@MotownWes]

Dang now I want to do Lt Winters and all the major characters/soldiers from Easy company of Band of brothers. By the way Micheal, you know your shit when it comes to WWII weapons, gear and history. Nice touch calling at the firearms “weapons” because that’s exactly what we as soldiers are trained to call them. Keep it up bro!

[@BanthaPooDOOM]

I LOVE Combat! I have so many memories sitting down with my grandpa and watching the whole series with him while my grandma was away visiting my great grandma. The Marauder line is very impressive and I have a few friends who use this line as well. As for no action figures made, yes, there were none in 3.75 inch scale, but there were a few made in 12 inch scale by some companies overseas. They are kind of hard to come by, to my understanding. Great video and I love that you created the whole crew here!

[@Sano1970]

Wow! These figures look amazing! What fun to mix and match for the figure you want, absolutely brilliant! I need to look into the show combat. That’s right up my alley.

[@mrbosh0115]

Thanks for this , Going to check them out now.

[@geoffreythomas2022]

Wow, this really awesome!😎

[@salud7432]

Dude... these are Awesome. Great Set of Figures

[@gieselats]

As a kid I had plastic soldiers 1:32 scale from airfix. They were great to collect world war Ii different soldiers from different countries. From german afrika korps to american infantry. 29 soldiers in a box for 4 Deutsch Mark. You could paint your figures or leave it like they are. We played battles after battles. Wow, pocket Money memories. Awesome. It was so much fun. Ok, we played war. Not ok. I‘m in doubt. But, he we were eight years old. Thanks Micheal for sharing your memories and toys. Keep up the good work. Stay safe.

[@manko8852]

By far the best line out there, you just out them on the map. I hope they continue to grow. You nailed the Combat line. Great video. You should do one of yourself.

[@RalphBednarski]

Looks great,good job!

[@davebrown3030]

Love, love, love combat! Awesome all the way around.

[@korydoe7201]

These look really awesome!

[@banditone00]

I love Marauders! My kids and I play Joes and have a metric butt load of their weapons. I’ve used some of their figures and loved them. I also was very impressed with their K9 series. I bought one in full kit for the K9 handler on my shift, and it was so cool I had to buy me one also. Finally, if you didn’t see them, the G.I. JOE tribute figures they did are absolutely amazing. You are right that these are far better than the modern offerings from hasbro.

[@cerethpainting6606]

Top quality and so cost effective!

[@zathras61]

Another great video Michael. Glad someone else has also loved Combat! I never heard of this company but I will check them out for sure.

[@gijoepimp]

You know your stuff Michael! After I finish my Magnum PI kick. I think I’m going to watch Combat next. Great review.

[@zartan7779]

Wow looking at marauders are awesome , thanks for telling . I'm going to have to build one or two

[@jeenkzk5919]

It’s interesting you make this video! I haven’t seen Combat! in decades. Then I watched Once Upon A Time in Hollywood and there was a Combat! advertisement on a bus briefly flashing in frame. I thought to check it out and here you are with this video!

[@reddeadbandjam]

I was waiting for the tagline "FADTBW" and was not disappointed.

[@scottknudsen6611]

Holy crap do those look amazing. I'm off to browse right now!

[@domcollects7423]

Awesome video! I picked up the British rifleman and he's pretty fantastic. Eventually plan on picking up more figures. Great company and figures.

[@ikilledfiddymen2275]

Glad I found this channel

[@brycevo]

Combat! is so classic. I'd love to get a set of these classic figures

[@bikerscout7467]

Just saw their web page! WOW! Got a great idea to do an updated Action Force fully articulated Red Shadow figure using their German Red Uniform body figure part!

[@INTOTHEFOLD]

This is so cool! Never knew about this show!

[@bobastu]

Awesome action figures!

[@claytonhusted]

These are so awesome. 10/10

[@andrewflashchannelgibbs5384]

Really nice figures. Great video review.

[@UnprofessionalFlip]

Everything about these figures seem amazing. I don't personally collect soldier figures, but with these might start. The price is great, the options are great and I love that they have stands that make sense for the figures. I love me a good stand.

[@jasemac5391]

That’s gold thanks for putting me onto these 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@pspboy7]

That's seriously cool. I'm huge into anything WW2. I don't have a lot of stuff, but if I see it on YT or TV, I watch!

[@GloopTrekker]

Awesome! I customized a line of Hogan's Heroes characters a while back. They're not nearly as poseable, but it was a fun project.

[@PepperDog76]

You killed it, job well done. Off to the Marauder website...

[@georgelea4297]

They look awesome Michael, Combat is an awesome show

[@jonburton2382]

Dude, your channel is amazing. Keep it up! Looking forward to grabbing some of these figures for my office desk. 😁

[@jonburton2382]

Oh, also, pistol pouches can be used as M1 Carbine pouches so you know, bud!

[@ryanbwags]

These guys are great. I've bought more than one of their products for custom work.

[@TVG1982]

I'm finnin' to check these out!

[@JediJunkie247]

I absolutely love Marauder Gun Runners. High quality and great service.

[@davidconreen6607]

I was only watching Once upon a time in Hollywood yesterday & I noticed advertising on a bus for the show Combat, I didn't even know if it was real, that's the 3rd or 4th strange coincidence regarding what you've put out on a video & things I was only recently thinking or had just watched within 24 hours. Thank you for your knowledge & I love what you've done for the characters, quality mate. Regards, David from Manchester, England

[@CyrusB1]

I've never heard of Combat! before, Michael. Will definitely have to check it out. Thanks for the great vid! The figures look great

[@retroblasting]

A number of episodes are available on youtube

[@impossiblepie]

Those are awesome!

[@camcordernonsense5264]

Watching again. It's just that good.

[@redplague76]

That’s pretty awesome. I too was a fan of Combat! as a teen in the 90s. There was a local station here that started showing it and my dad and I would never miss an episode. I think you did a hell of a good job creating those figures based on the actors. I surprised it only took 4 hrs!

[@RockandrollNegro]

I had the pleasure of knowing Jack Hogan's family. I went to school with his son at Duke UNC.

[@retroblasting]

JEALOUS!!!!!!!

[@JMan77]

Holy crap. This is genius. I never heard of this site. I never watched combat but I will actually check it out. But this build your own idea is sick anyway. Thanks for sharing.

[@kaylemathewcomendador6964]

I was watching this video when my mother passed by and remembered watching that Combat! show when she was younger. Neat 👍. Those figures look pretty neat too 😁👍. A part of me wants to get these just for her lately 😅.