Serpy's Sanctuary

When taking toy photos one of the best things to keep in mind is the angle and focus can do a lot. We can focus the action on Beachhead as he storms the base... Another change we can do is change the focus to the Cobra Trooper standing over his fallen ally. Now, he becomes the 'main character' of this encounter. Now, if you read my last post of checked out the Complex, you can see that to buy a lot would be an investment. That being said, you don't necessarily have to buy a lot to make something that you can use for some unique shots. Take a look at the b-sides of the above shots. Get creative with what you have - you'd be surprised at what you might be able to pull off!

Although GI Joe products are pretty much on hiatus for the time being, that doesn’t mean there aren’t any new products coming our way that would fit that 1:18 scale that we have come to know and love. There are other companies that still work in that scale, as well as a lot of individuals who have stepped in with offerings for the customizers out there. While we may have a lot of figures, accessories, and a few vehicles, there has been one thing that has been overlooked by many out there – the playset. Sure, there are some molds that pop up from time to time and get reused, but it has been a while since there has been something new for collectors to drool over. Enter Complex by Raginspoon.   Raginspoon saw a lack of playsets and decided to do something about it by created a modular base building set. First off, let me say that this is a great product! I purchased the Builder’s Set (in urban color) from Small Joes and was pleasantly surprised. It photographs well and sinc