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Real-looking American Hero
The posable action figure has come a long way since the first G.I. Joe was invented by Hasbro in 1964. These posters give realistic war scenarios with even more realistic endings by using WWII imagery mixed with 1/6th scale action figures. And the whole collection can be found exclusively at Michigan Toy Soldier Co.​​​​​
Client: Michigan Toy Soldier Co • Role: ACD / Art Director
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The closer the landing craft neared Omaha Beach, the more it was showered in bullets. Captain Murphy jumped overboard before he got shred to pieces and instantly regretted the move. With an extra ninety-eight pounds of equipment he sank straight to the bottom. He tried undoing his buckles as his lungs screamed for air but to no avail. Just as he was convinced he'd suffer a watery grave, mom drained the tub.
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Hans confidently strode through the small French village, revealing in the recent victory over the allies. It had been a long and bloody five days, but the Wermacht had held their position, providing once again that they were a formidable killing machine. He threw his MP-40 over his shoulder, lit a cigarette and hollered for his troops to join him in a nip of Vodka. Then the neighbors dog carried him off.
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Sergeant Jeffries stick was scattered all over the Normandy countryside, leaving only three members intact. Thankfully, their training over the last months instinctively kicked in and they survived through the night. Now, as they inched along hedgerow by hedgerow, M1's ready for action, Jeffries felt confident they'd make it to the objective in one piece. That was until a stray soccer ball took them out.
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