G.I Joe Japanese Imperial Soldier (Cotswold)

dazw499
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G.I Joe Japanese Imperial Soldier (Cotswold) Apr 6, 2014 13:43:48 GMT

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Post by dazw499 on Apr 6, 2014 13:43:48 GMT

I recently got this reproduction Japanese soldier from an e-bay seller. The back stamp says Cotswold China but i'm not sure about the origins of the uniform and accessories? There are obvious differences between this and the Hasbro 1960's version,namely this has no holster or sidearm and the buttons on the tunic are very different. It looks good as a display piece though, until i can afford an original Hasbro ASOTW edition!

..the repro medal i added for the finishing touch.

Last Edit: Apr 6, 2014 13:45:11 GMT by dazw499: spelling mistake

blueboxier Airborne MP Posts: 2,177 Favourite set: africa korps Favourite vehicle: irwin a/c	G.I Joe Japanese Imperial Soldier (Cotswold) Apr 6, 2014 13:58:14 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by blueboxier on Apr 6, 2014 13:58:14 GMT i like it i shall have to get 1 to go with my jap pilot
	cheers jim

matt72 Moderator 6/12/1972 - 23/12/2014 Posts: 2,599 Favourite era: Flock hair, gripping hands Favourite set: S.A.S sets Favourite vehicle: harrier,scorpion tank,fire tender	G.I Joe Japanese Imperial Soldier (Cotswold) Apr 6, 2014 15:21:36 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by matt72 on Apr 6, 2014 15:21:36 GMT very nice m8
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charmic1 British officer Posts: 5,336	G.I Joe Japanese Imperial Soldier (Cotswold) Apr 6, 2014 17:16:50 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by charmic1 on Apr 6, 2014 17:16:50 GMT great figure mate and id love 1 also would be great opposite my us marines

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G.I Joe Japanese Imperial Soldier (Cotswold) Apr 6, 2014 18:58:56 GMT via mobile dazw499 likes this

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Post by landadventurer on Apr 6, 2014 18:58:56 GMT

Cotswold Collectibles is a website based in Washington state in the US. They deal in 12 inch Joe, AM, Dragon etc. Vintage and Repro. They also sell reproductions of Joe/AM items. They have their own line called the Elite Brigade. They also sell figure sets which I would say is what this figure is. They're a great site to deal with for those of us in America but I would image shipping to the UK is quite expensive since it has to go across the continent before it even reaches the Atlantic Ocean. They are also on Facebook.

dazw499 Action Pilot Posts: 296	G.I Joe Japanese Imperial Soldier (Cotswold) Apr 6, 2014 20:44:03 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dazw499 on Apr 6, 2014 20:44:03 GMT Yes that's the downside of buying from the States... the shipping costs, tax etc!

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G.I Joe Japanese Imperial Soldier (Cotswold) Apr 27, 2014 10:22:02 GMT

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Post by ako70 on Apr 27, 2014 10:22:02 GMT

i got my japanese soldier from Doncaster toy fair about 4 years ago. Its a backyard patrol outfit on a cotswold body,So i fluffed it out with parts from cotswold. Its a very nice figure and goes nicely with my first issue marine.

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G.I Joe Japanese Imperial Soldier (Cotswold) Apr 27, 2014 15:51:33 GMT

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Post by charmic1 on Apr 27, 2014 15:51:33 GMT

Cotswold is a great place to buy any 1.6 items but its a minimum purchase of $25 dollars which isn't bad but since the british postal service went to private ownership they've added an import tax which is robbery and way outta proportion so if you,r willing to pay that you,ll get some great gear there

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Post by dazw499 on Apr 6, 2014 13:43:48 GMT

Post by blueboxier on Apr 6, 2014 13:58:14 GMT

Post by matt72 on Apr 6, 2014 15:21:36 GMT

Post by charmic1 on Apr 6, 2014 17:16:50 GMT

Post by landadventurer on Apr 6, 2014 18:58:56 GMT

Post by dazw499 on Apr 6, 2014 20:44:03 GMT

Post by ako70 on Apr 27, 2014 10:22:02 GMT

Post by charmic1 on Apr 27, 2014 15:51:33 GMT

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