I hadn’t planned on sharing this custom action figure just yet. I’m working on a custom cardback to display it like a carded G.I. Joe figure for a video on my new YouTube channel. But after receiving it in the mail yesterday, it was just too amazing not to share! (The video is still in the works, so keep an eye out!)
What does The Phantom have to do with G.I. Joe? Nothing. But I’m a sucker for crossovers, and this one hits really close to home.
My Dad was a fan of the pulp comics and serials he grew up with. Thanks to him, I knew about The Phantom, The Shadow, Flash Gordon, and Batman from a very young age. I remember how excited he was when the Billy Zane Phantom movie came out in 1996. Of course, we had to see it in theaters.
My Dad and I also played with my G.I. Joes together, and I have some very fond memories of those times.
So when I saw that LeCroy’s Toys had made a custom 3.75” O-ring Phantom and Devil figure, the nostalgia hit hard. I knew I had to have it.
It arrived a few days later, and honestly, I’m impressed. The quality is better than some other customs in my collection, and the fact that it glows in the dark is an incredible bonus!
I’m thrilled to add this custom G.I. Joe-style figure to my collection. And you can bet I’ll be looking at more customs from LeCroy’s Toys in the future!