TKQ5 'The Killer Question 5....'

OK, .. Dal has asked me to resurrect the 'TKQ5' thread... which goes something like this...

The house is burning down   and only 5 figures out of your collection can jump into the Land Rover and get out alive.... the rest are going to melt.. sorry but it's not a thread for puppy-cuddlers  

'So The Killer Question 5'

which 5 is it going to be...???



TKQ5 by El_SlackElastico, on Flickr

previously we had these efforts...


DomTKQ5FnFColour by El_SlackElastico, on Flickr


DalTKQ5 by El_SlackElastico, on Flickr


SlackademyTKQ5 by El_SlackElastico, on Flickr


IMG_1931 by El_SlackElastico, on Flickr


Now as time has passed and collections have changed figures have come and gone...  (well just come, not many seem to go!!!  )  we will have a 'TKQ5' reset so we can update the selection...

It would be cool if people set their TKQ5s up as a little group for the photo but it's not essential..
BUT.. once you've declared.. there is no going back into the burning building to change your mind!!  

So... I put it to you....

What's your TKQ5?... and it's getting hot in here!!!

note: you will leave yourself open to insults if you use any of the following phrases..
1. 'ooh that's a tough one..?' (no sheet Sherlock!!)  
2. 'I've got 4 but I just can't decide the 5th'.. (really!?... man up!!)  
3. 'Have they got to be VAM or can I use MAM?' (let's not get into that AGAIN.. just pick 5 will you!!!)  
4. 'but I haven't got a Land Rover' (listen..the house is burning down.. don't get stuck on details!!  )
5. 'er, Admin...I slept on it after I posted can I change my mind?' ( no you can't use a big spoon yet.. you'll hurt yourself!!  )


ok... so now I've ramped up the pressure good and proper... gentlemons I ask you...

When the heat is on.....What is your TKQ5?
 

Slack

please remind yourself of points 1-5 above!!

Fantastic to see this question again slack, I have made this a sticky so hopefully it will not get lost into the realm of threads! I will be sorting my new five out tomorrow mate, and I hope as many members get stuck into this killer question !!    

PMSL @ Slack. Whilst the premise of the question is a good one. I can already feel my blood pressure and anxiety rising and I have only chosen one figure (my childhood Tom Stone) on this basis, unless admin or your kind self are will to pay for my prescriptions and a year of therapy I refuse to play this sick, tortuous, aganising, anxiety provoking game. Lol

    That was hilarious, Slackwit - I can feel all around me getting themselves pumped and ready to VAM/MAM Up!

Perphew! 'Tis getting hot in here, so it is!!!

Not something I ever want to deal with but....
It would have to be my four 'originals' that I had from childhood without a doubt. I even have them on a separate shelf to the rest of the collection. They are sitting on a Jeep and ready to rock if the worst happens. That leaves me with the rather difficult task of choosing a fifth! I'd say it would have to be Tom Stone as, well....he's Tom Stone!


The lucky fifth man....

The fire rages and my TKQ5 make a break for it !! suited, booted and fully loaded. From Left to right, my first G.I.Joe, Major Mike Power (always handy with his atomic powers, especially if you cant find a jack for the Jeep !), Jenna, my first modern 1/6 female figure, Jake (C'mon guys, you all know who he is), My childhood Tom Stone and Sgt Rock (loved the comics as a kid !!). Do not have a Land rover so they all made their escape in the AT G.I.Joe jeep !

They all have their own unique abilities and are equipped for any job or mission !. So without further ado, I give you Jake's Team

















Thanks for looking !

(last seen heading for Portsmouth !!)

   , thanks slack  . No mate no photography course  , just a new camera and the photo editing option on photobucket.

I am really pleased you like the team, and the humour I popped in too

I look forward to your photo's mate !

Ok, safely out of the burning Slackademy    

but in the Land Rover and not looking back is the 'Slack TKQ5'..

a few changes from the last time.. only Slack and Grylls are still there in the crew...
but this is how it is when the flames hit!!   

(Dal, I think I've signed up to photobucket right now!!)

can't bring myself to think of the boys left behind... too emotional to even go there...

'.....hit the pedal Joe and get us out of here!!'

 

excellent group of lads slack !! great too see some old faces, but also a few new ones !! glad to see ol' snakey made it out too !! and in pride of place on the Land Rover  

Great photos, great set up and an truly awesome TKQ5 !! (even the driver look's like he was a little smoke damaged, was he the hero of the gang ? trying to rescue others ??

superb stuff   

great thread , i must now assemble a team .......

Actually Dal, Joe still has the commando crayon on I put there in 1974!! has a great look now... makes him vintage-authentic.. that's why he drives... experience is everything!!


I totally agree mate, experience is everything !! you commando looks superb mate !   


glad you enjoyed the photobucket... I forgot I had an account till i tried to join.. apparently I'm already in!!

the effects and frames are great!! ... I'm a convert! Smile


     the same thing happened with me on the trenches !!

      

Great thread. I'll have to check my guys and see who makes the cut.

Best pic so far...



I've always thought Mike's silly gimmicky eye was a waste of time but I now see it has it's uses!  

Superb pics so far - terrific thread and all the better for not reducing it to....'There can be only one!!!!'  



'....The house is burning down afraid  and only 5 figures out of your collection can jump into the Land Rover and get out alive.... the rest are going to melt.. sorry but it's not a thread for puppy-cuddlers Evil or Very Mad '



Well I'm not interested in puppys, but my hands are trembling as I frantically rummage around the house for figures like an addict desperate to liberate that final 1/4 ounce that's been stashed for emergencies!!!


*****!!!!  ****** !!!! I     don't    have   a    landrover!!!  OH, MY....


WAIT!  KEEP CALM and pray to the great God Hasbro that that is the sound of a GI Joe Adventure Team Pursuit craft I can hear in the distance - DEEP BREATH!

Survivor one - is the closest thing I have to my childhood Action Man.  A painted head Action Sailor (and he can come wrapped in that equipment manual!!!  Hold the vinegar, thank you!



Survivor two - My Fuzzheadquarters (FHQ) figure.  Was introduced to this US GI Joe forum late 2007/08 by Andy.  At the time it was thriving with a small group of terrific Joeheads who were so creative, so imaginative.  I'd never seen grey flock before, and some of their ideas were so inspiring.  The figure adopted by the site was a silver fox Eagle eye with the blue jumpsuit.  He even had his own FHQ ID tag!  The fact that they sent me that custom box after I'd settled in tells you everything about those guys.
Most of them have moved on now and the site isn't what it was, but I have great memories and the spirit that they had is what I measure every other site against.



Survivor three - Another custom.  My wife got the figure and outfit from an e-bay auction by Men's Health magazine with the proceeds going to 'Help for Heroes.'  I changed the head for a Flocktastic belter!  He wasn't cheap so he's coming   



OMG!!!  I CAN SMELL PLASTIC!!!  THE SOUND OF THE ENGINE IS GETTING NEARER!!!!

Survivor four - the closest thing I have to a GI Joe relic!  An original (one previous owner!) 1965 Deep Sea Diver!  This was my holy grail.  My favourite outfit as a nipper, and when I found out that the original was marked JAPAN and came with a metal red valve, and the original diver's buoy colours (that signified 'Diver in distress' which is why they changed it to the red with white stripe - 'Diver down below!') then I had to have it!




So as I gaze around me with regret for those I can't take with me, I see more melt marks than Ken has AMan knives in his back.

But here in the nick of time is survivor five to the rescue, just as it should be.  Fuzzeous Fogg.  My custom travelling AMan.  He's been all around the UK.  He's been on the subway in New York and to the Space Needle in Seattle.  

But here he is in Blackpool pulling off a last minute thrills and spills escape from a melting warehouse!  








And the cunning old fox has saved the Pursuit Craft to boot!!!!    

Shame it's box is going up in flames tho'!!

Wow Jim, what a super 5, and what a 5 !! even saved by the heroic fuzzeous Fogg (What a Guy !!) I really enjoyed your explanations as to why and who made the cut  , excellent stuff Jim  

 

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AManfromcoalville wrote:

Well I'm not interested in puppys, but my hands are trembling.....
And the cunning old fox has saved the Pursuit Craft to boot!!!!    Shame it's box is going up in flames tho'!!

Great stuff Coalville  , I was looking forward to your TKQ5 and you didn't disappoint!!  

Love your love of customs... it is all about the story with VAM... always was in the garden in the 70s.. got to give the boys their own unique persona and a special bit of kit!!

'an Action Man is for life not just for Christmas..'  Great Custom box too!!.. top story... love it!

(what is the frame effect that gives the creased polaroid look?.. is that on photobucket?)

Keep the stories comin' fella.. they're jewels they is they is jewels!!    

Very difficult choice, tears are in my eyes as I leave my dak's , grunts and scramble pilot to melt   . But this is my choice , all five chaps are very special to me for various reasons and I would miss these big time. The racing had to be in , cant let that windscreen melt  

superb choice's taff, you lads certainly will be able to make a speedy exit in the racing car !! I see Henry made the driving seat, and he has taken his body gaurd with him  

Awesome choices Taff