Since today is May the 4th, also known as Star Wars Day, I figured it would be fitting to go way back to 2020 to check out one of my favorite G.I.Joe x Star Wars crossover pieces, a custom from Master Customizer Extraordinaire, Air Max.
You see, over the course of a weeks in 2020, Airmax shared teasers of a G.I.Joe vs Star Wars inspired custom release that he was planning on dropping.
Well Friends, check out the BA-T5! This awesome Cobra Battle Android Trooper inspired Astromech is absolutely brilliant. Here’s the scoop –
From Airmax:
BA-T5 Imperial Battle Droid
Limited Edition of 25pcs
When: RIGHT NOW!!
Message me for details
How much: $120 shipped in the United States
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The Saga Continues!! Coming in the summer of 1983, from Kenner toys, the STAR WARS: RETURN OF COBRA collection! Relive the adventure as the Imperial Cobra Army rises from the ashes of defeat, once again spreading darkness throughout the galaxy. Who will stand against them? Who will save the day?BA-T5, the vanguard of the Cobra Imperial Army. This fully carded custom retro action figure features articulated legs and real lenticular!
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Huge shout to my buddy @amaro_joe who was kind enough to sculpt the head for this figure based on my conceptMany maaaaany thanks to the amazing @cantinadanny for the beautiful photography of the BA-T5 figureAnd lastly, but not leastly, thanks to @masterenglishcustoms for providing the molding and casting services on this project
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Observant eyes will also notice the uber-cool mail away Cobra Commander reference on the back of the card. Heck yeah, I wanted it then and I still want it now! 🙂 As with all Airmax offerings, this piece sold out quickly, so if you’re interested in any future releases, make sure to jump on it!
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