Flagset Toys 1/6th scale DEVGRU (Jungle Dagger) 12-inch military figure "David Boreanaz"

The United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG), commonly known as DEVGRU or SEAL Team Six, is the U.S. Navy component of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). It is often referred to within JSOC as Task Force Blue. DEVGRU is administratively supported by Naval Special Warfare Command and operationally commanded by the Joint Special Operations Command. Most information concerning DEVGRU is classified, and details of its activities are not usually commented on by either the Department of Defense or the White House. Despite the official name changes, "SEAL Team Six" remains the unit's widely recognized moniker. It is sometimes referred to in the U.S. media as a Special Mission Unit.

SEAL Team is an American military drama television series created by Benjamin Cavell. The series follows an elite unit of United States Navy SEALs portrayed by David Boreanaz, Max Thieriot, Jessica Paré, Neil Brown Jr., A. J. Buckley and Toni Trucks. The series received a full-season order on October 12, 2017, bringing the first season to a total of 22 episodes. On March 27, 2018, CBS renewed the series for a second season which premiered on October 3, 2018.

David Boreanaz as Master Chief Special Warfare OperatorA Jason Hayes, leader of a Navy SEAL team (Bravo Team) dealing with the recent loss of one of their own. Master Chief Hayes is a highly-decorated Navy SEAL whose awards and decorations include two Silver Stars, the Bronze Star, and two Purple Hearts.

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Mini Times Toys 1/6th scale SEAL Team Navy Special Forces HALO Night Ops with Dog

SEAL Team is an American military drama television series created by Benjamin Cavell. The series is produced by CBS Television Studios, and began airing on CBS on September 27, 2017. The series follows an elite unit of United States Navy SEALs Bravo Team, a sub-unit of the United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group, portrayed by David Boreanaz, Max Thieriot, Jessica Paré, Neil Brown Jr., A. J. Buckley and Toni Trucks.

David Boreanaz plays Master Chief Special Warfare Operator Jason Hayes, leader of a Navy SEAL team (Bravo Team) dealing with the recent loss of one of their own. In the series pilot, Jason is referred to as a Senior Chief, but in "Collapse", he calls himself an "E-9" Master Chief.

Mini Times Toys 1/6th scale SEAL Team Navy Special Forces HALO Night Ops with Dog FEATURES: Head Sculpt, Articulated body, Mechanix M-Pact, Strike Glasses, HK416 Rifle, EOTECH EXPS2 Sight, LA5 PEQ LASER, Tango Grip, Scout Light with Low Profile Mount, MK17 Suppressor (Black), P226 Pistol, HK416 Magazine x4, Pistol Magazine Pouch x2, First-SPEAR STT vest, FAST MAG MULTICAM x3, Sundries bag, PRC 148 Radio Pouch (MultiCam), P226 FAST MAG MULTICAM, Peltor COMTEC II Headset, P226 Holster (MultiCam), Grenade x2, Tactical Knife, Rifle Sling x2 (MultiCam), G3 Shirt (MultiCam), G3 Pants (MultiCam), Tactical Boots, FAST Maritime Helmet (AOR1), GPNVG-18 Ground Panoramic Night Vision Goggles, LHT MOLLE Hydration Pouch (MultiCam), Tri-Fold Restraint Plasticuffs x2 (Yellow) x2, Glow stick x3, Hel-Star 6, Flashbang x2, Altimeter, Oxygen Tank, Oxygen tank pouch, GENTEX MBU-20/P Oxygen Mask

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Dam Toys 1/6th scale A Decade of Navy Seal 2003-2013 12-inch Military Action Figure

Dam Toys SHCC 2018 Exhibition Exclusive

This is a great comparison kit, showing the difference between a United States Navy SEAL Team operator of the early 2000 era (circa 2003) with a more modern operator from 2013, with advances in technology and weaponry. Check out the pics of the more current SEAL from 2013 further down in this toy blog post and compare them with the 2003 version posted below.

Dam Toys #78060 1/6th scale A Decade of Navy Seal 2003-2013 12-inch Military Action Figure Parts list: Head sculpt, Action Body, Gloved Hands For Holding Weapon X3, Sunglasses, Mich 2000 Helmet With Tatm Nvg Mount, Fast Base Jump Helmet With L4g24 Nvg Mount, An/Pvs-15 (M953) Night Vision Binocular, T-Shirt, Desert Camo Bdu Coat, Desert Camo Bdu Pants, Pcu L5 Soft Shell Jacket, Aor1 Combat Pants, Cqb Belt, Duty Belt, Utility Suspenders, Low Vis Armor Carrier Vest, Mbss Plate Carrier (Od), Molle Assault Pack (Od), Admin Pouch (Od), Single M4 Mag Pouch (Od), Double M4 Mag Pouch (Od), Triple M4 Mag Pouch (Od), Double M4 Mag Pouch (Tan), Mbitr Radio Pouch, Triple Pistol Mag Pouch, Escape & Evasion Kit Pouch, 6074A Nvg Pouch, Aor1 Blow Out Pouch, Drop Leg Triple Flash Bang Pouch, Knee Pad, Fsn 95 Gtx Boots, Gps, G-Shock Watch, Ms 2000 Strobe Light, Vip Infrared Signal Light, Light Stick X3, Pen X3, Mutli-Plier, Flash Light, Head Light, 2367 Personal Retention Lanyard, Carabiner X2, Nsw Military Emergency Tourniquet (Met), Restraints Plastic Cuffs X4, An/Prc-148 Mbitr Radio, M3 Headset With Nsw Ptt, Tasc Davies Headset With Ptt, M18 Smoke Grenade X2, Mk141mod0 Flashbang X4, M67 Frag Grenade X2, 6004 Tac Holster, Mk24 Pistol, Pistol Mag X2, Pistol Mag(20Rd) X1, Mk18mod0 Carbine, Sopmod M4 Barrel With Ris, Forward Grip, Backup Sight, Comp M2(M68 Cco) Sight, An/Peq-2 Laser, M961 Flash Light, Rifle Sling, M4 Mag X3, Qd Suppressor, Mk18mod1 Carbine, 553 Holo Sight, La5/Peq Laser, M3x Gun Light, Dual Pressure Switch, Vertical Grip, Sling Adapter, Aor1 Rifle Sling, Pmag X3, Flag Patch, Flag Patch (Ir) X2, Flag Patch (Sand) X2, Morale Patch A, Morale Patch B, Morale Patch C

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Soldier Story 1/6th scale NSW (Naval Special Warfare) Winter Warfare Marksman 12" figure

Pre-order NSW Winter Warfare Marksman 1/6 Scale Figure from BBTS (link HERE)

The United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG), commonly known as DEVGRU or SEAL Team Six, is the U.S. Navy component of the Joint Special Operations Command. It is often referred to within JSOC as Task Force Blue. DEVGRU is administratively supported by Naval Special Warfare Command and operationally commanded by the Joint Special Operations Command. Despite the official name changes, "SEAL Team Six" remains the unit's widely recognized moniker. It is sometimes referred to in the U.S. media as a Special Mission Unit.

Soldier Story 1/6th scale NSW (Naval Special Warfare) Winter Warfare “Marksman” 12-inch figure features - HEADGEAR: Winter balaclava, Oakley canopy snow goggles, Opscore blk carbon helemt (snow camo spray), S&S Precision V-Lite (red), Princeton Tec charge MPLS helmet light, AN/PVS 15 NVG, NVG compass, Wilcox L4G24 NVG mount. HEAD SCULPT: Modern Navy SEAL life-like head sculpt. BODY: S2.5 body, Bare weapon hand (1 Pair), Bare feet (1 Pair). UNIFORM: Halys PCU L7 jacket type 1, Halys PCU L7 pants type 1, VertxOverwhite suit, VertxOverwhite trousers, Brown T-shirt, Inner white pants, Asolo hiking boots (sewing/grey). TAC GEAR: Tactical concealment viper hood (snow camo spray), Moss dreadlocks, Snow camo fabric straps, NSW contract swimmer cut less than overt carrier (frog skull printed), EI AOR1 MPCR muti-purpose molle chest rig (snow camo spray), EI AOR1 radio pouch (snow camo spray), EI AOR1 kydex insert 5.56/9mm magazine pouch (snow camo spray), EI AOR1 kydex insert 5.56 magazine pouch (snow camo spray), EI AOR1 winter hand warmer sleeve pouch (snow camo spray), EI AOR1 M14/SR25 7.62 magazine pouch (snow camo spray) x 2, LBT AOR1 M4 magazine pouch (snow camo spray) x 2, LBT AOR1 9mm magazine pouch custom knife sheath (snow camo spray), LBT AOR1 NVG pouch (snow camo spray), AOR1 medic utility pouch (snow camo spray), Eberlestock rifle backpack (snow camo spray), Eberlestock scope cover & crown protector (snow camo spray), Digital snow camo backpack cover, OR AOR1 water bottle pouch (snow camo spray), OR Hiking gaiter (1 pair), Hydration tube /w snow fabric cover, Hydration pouch (plastic), Swimmer armor plate x 2, EMT Scissors (yellow), Carabiner, Tourniquet rubber band, Velket tourniquet, Yellow light stick (short) x 4, SOG SEAL pup tactical knife, Snow walking traction cleats (1 pair), Mechanix snow camo gloved weapon hand (1 pair), Cigar

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Easy & Simple 1/6th scale Tier 1 SMU Part VI Tandem HALO Jumper Pack of Two figures

Paratroopers are military parachutists—military personnel trained in parachuting into an operation and usually functioning as part of an airborne force. Military parachutists (troops) and parachutes were first used on a large scale during World War II for troop distribution and transportation. Paratroopers are often used to seize strategic objectives such as airfields or bridges. Paratroopers are used for tactical advantage as they can be inserted onto the battlefield from the air, thereby allowing them to be positioned in areas not directly accessible by other transportion. They jump out of airplanes and use parachutes to land safely on the ground. It is one of the three types of "forced entry" strategic techniques for entering a theater of war; the other two being by land and by water. The ability of air assault to enter the battlefield from any location allows paratroopers to evade emplaced fortifications that exist to prevent an attack from a specific direction, and the possible use of paratroopers forces an army to spread their defenses to protect other areas which would otherwise be safe by virtue of geography or defensive positions.

Tandem skydiving or tandem parachuting refers to a type of skydiving where a student skydiver is connected to a harness attached to a tandem instructor. The instructor guides the student through the whole jump from exit through freefall, piloting the canopy, and landing.

Easy & Simple 1/6th scale Tier 1 SMU Part VI Tandem HALO Jumper Pack of Two figures consists of Parachutist and Passenger. Parachutist Parts list: Real like Head Sculptn ES-Buddy 2.0 Body, AOR1 G2 Combat Shirt, AOR1 G2 Combat Pants, Shirt, 0612A Rigger’s Belt, AOR1 2586A Triple Pouch DG Low Profile Chest Rig, AOR1 9010A Single Mag Pouch, AOR1 6015D Radio Pouch, AOR1 2649E Hydration Back Panel, AOR1 6094 Slick Plate Carrier, 416 Assault Rifle, EXPS3 Holographic Sight, G32 Magnifier, LA5-PEQ Indicator, Folding Front / Rear Sight, M300 Tactical Light, Blackout Suppressor, Tactical Foregrip, 30rd Steel Mag, Assault Sling, P226 9mm Pistol, CQC Holster, AOR1 Pistol Magazines, AOR1 FAST Maritime Cut Helmet, NVG Shroud, L4G32NVG Mount, GPNVG-18 Night Vision Goggle, Remote Battery Pack, HD Camera, Tac Point MPLS, Exoshield Goggle, Zephyr TF Boots, Posable Tactical Original Gloves, Dominator Tactical Headset& PTT, PRC-152 Radio, Carabineers, Foretrex 401 GPS, V-lite Manta Strobe, V-lite Strobe, M18 Smoke Grenade, Twin Jet Fin, Fotrex 410 GPS, Special Operation Vector 3 Tandem Parachute, Halo Altimeter, Tandem Navigation Broads, Pheatom O2 Mask, Halo O2 Tank, Patches

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Mini Times 1/6th scale US Navy SEAL Winter Combat Training 12-inch action figure preview

Pre-order US Navy Seal Winter Combat Training 1/6 Scale Figure from BBTS (link HERE)

The United States Navy's Sea, Air and Land Teams, commonly abbreviated as the Navy SEALs, are the U.S. Navy's primary special operations force and a component of the Naval Special Warfare Command. Among the SEALs' main functions are conducting small-unit maritime military operations that originate from, and return to, a river, ocean, swamp, delta, or coastline. The SEALs are trained to operate in all environments (sea, air, and land) for which they are named.

Mini Times M011 1/6th scale US Navy SEAL Winter Combat Training 12-inch action figure Part Lists: Head Sculpt, Articulated Body, Assault pack snow camo cover, Wild Things PCU jacket AOR1, Wild Things PCU trousers AOR1, Vertx Over white suit, Vertx Over white trousers, Military tent, Military sleeping bag, Extra-large Military-style Rucksack (Multicam Camo), First-SPEAR STT vest, LHT MOLLE Hydration Pouch (MultiCam), PRC 148 Radio Pouch (MultiCam), Patches, Hk416 FAST MAG MULTICAM x3, Mk17 FAST MAG MULTICAM x2, P226 FAST MAG MULTICAM x2, Grenade bag x4, Oakley snow goggles, Ops Core winter camo fast carbon helmet, AN/PVS-15 Night Vision Binocular, Tactical Gloved Hands (Brown), Rifle Magazine Pouch x5 (MultiCam), Pistol Magazine Pouch x2 (MultiCam), P226 Pistol, P226 Holster (MultiCam), HK416D Rifle (MultiCam), MK17 Sniper rifle, EOTECH EXPS2 Sight, LA5 PEQ LASER, Angle Grip, Scout Light with Low Profile Mount, Suppresor (MultiCam), Rifle Sling (MultiCam), Flashbang x2, Grenade x2, M62 Antitank grenade x2, Tri-Fold Restraint Plasticuffs x2 (Yellow), Glowstick x3, AN/PRC 148 Radio, Peltor COMTEC II Headset, 201 GPS, M22B Telescope, Satellite telephone, M49 observation telescope

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Dam Toys 1/6th scale Seal Team 5 VBSS Team Commander - 1990s Michael Biehn SEAL figure

continued from previous toy blog post...

Pre-order from KGHobby HERE

Navy SEALS is a 1990 American military action film, directed by Lewis Teague, and starring Charlie Sheen as Lieutenant Junior Grade Dale Hawkins, Michael Biehn as Lieutenant James Curran, Bill Paxton as MM2(SEAL) Floyd "God" Dane: Sniper and Joanne Whalley-Kilmer. Navy special operations forces go to the Middle East to free a helicopter crew taken captive by terrorist Ben Shaheed (Nicholas Kadi). After learning that Shaheed has killed a hostage and acquired missiles on the black market, Lt. James Curran (Michael Biehn) and Lt. Dale Hawkins (Charlie Sheen) consult with a reporter who is an expert on Shaheed and his motives. As Shaheed embarks on his plan to violently derail regional treaty talks, the special operations forces make their move.

Dam Toys (Dam#78046) 1/6th scale Seal Team 5 VBSS Team Commander Parts list: Head sculpt, Dam Action Body, Hand Palms For Gloves, Nomex Gloves, Seal Custom Flight Deck Helmet With Radio Headset, Sun Wind Dust Goggles, Nomex Face Mask, CWU-27/P Nomex Flight Suit, Flag Patch, LPU-28 Life Preserver, Spie Rig Harness Hookup, TPLE Body Armor, ABA Tactical Vest, ABA Triple Mp5 Mag Pouch A, ABA Triple Mp5 Mag Pouch B, ABA GP Pouch X2, ABA Back Pack, ABA Drop Leg Holster, ABA Double Pistol Mag Pouch, Drop Leg Double Mag Pouch, Maskbag, LC2 Belt, Custom LC2 Ammo Pouch, LC2 1-Quart Canteen Pouch, SDU-5/E Strobe Light With Pouch, ABA Blet Pouch, M9 Bayonet, Mk13mod0 Signal, Light Stick, Knee Pads, Seal Coral Boots, Rappelling Gloves, Carabiner X2, LST-5 UHF Radio, KY-57 Voice Encryption Unit, H250U Handset, MX 300-R Radio, MP5N SMG With Flash Light, MP5 Mag X3, MP5 3 Point Sling, P226 Pistol, Pistol Mag X2, M18 Smoke Grenade, M7A2 Tear Gas Grenade, Restraints Plastic Cuffs X4

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Dam Toys 1/6th scale Seal Team 5 VBSS Team Leader - 1990s Charlie Sheen Navy SEAL figure

Pre-order from KGHobby HERE

Navy SEALS is a 1990 American military action film, directed by Lewis Teague, and starring Charlie Sheen as Lieutenant Junior Grade Dale Hawkins, Michael Biehn as Lieutenant James Curran, Bill Paxton as MM2(SEAL) Floyd "God" Dane: Sniper and Joanne Whalley-Kilmer. Navy special operations forces go to the Middle East to free a helicopter crew taken captive by terrorist Ben Shaheed (Nicholas Kadi). After learning that Shaheed has killed a hostage and acquired missiles on the black market, Lt. James Curran (Michael Biehn) and Lt. Dale Hawkins (Charlie Sheen) consult with a reporter who is an expert on Shaheed and his motives. As Shaheed embarks on his plan to violently derail regional treaty talks, the special operations forces make their move.

Dam Toys introduces the 2nd release of their new history series - 1/6th Seal Team 5 VBSS team leader (NO.78045). The History series will bring you a brand new range of military figures as many collectors expected. For military collectibles, every new one would become history in the future, and we aim to bring you guys these old school and real classic ones from many. With strict research and verified, we like to bring collectibles could condense the history and redefine these previous ones, as our sincere thanks for you exception.

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Preview Very Hot 1/6 US Navy SEAL HALO UDT Jumper x 2 & US Army Special Forces HALO

High-altitude military parachuting or military free fall (MFF) is a method of delivering personnel, equipment, and supplies from a transport aircraft at a high altitude via free-fall parachute insertion. Two techniques are used: HALO (high altitude - low opening) and HAHO (high altitude - high opening).

In the HALO technique, the parachutist opens his parachute at a low altitude after free-falling for a period of time, while in the HAHO technique, the parachutist opens his parachute at a high altitude just a few seconds after jumping from the aircraft. HALO techniques date back to 1960 when the U.S. Air Force was conducting experiments that followed earlier work by Colonel John Stapp in the late 1940s through early 1950s on survivability factors for high-flying pilots needing to eject at high altitudes. In recent years, the HALO technique has been practiced by civilians as a form of skydiving. HALO is used for delivering equipment, supplies, or personnel, while HAHO is generally used only for personnel.

In typical HALO / HAHO insertions, the troops are dispatched from altitudes between 15,000 feet (4,600 m) and 35,000 feet (11,000 m).

VERY HOT will be releasing three versions of 1/6 scale HALO military figures: a U.S. ARMY Special Forces - HALO (shown above and in the pictures following), a U.S. Navy SEAL HALO UDT (Underwater Demolition Team) Jumper Camouflage Dry Suit version and a U.S. Navy SEAL HALO UDT Jumper Wet Suit version, all with and without figure options available.

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Very Hot 1/6th scale U.S. Navy SEAL Polar Mountain Striker Uniform Set (DCU version)

Mountain warfare refers to warfare in the mountains or similarly rough terrain. This type of warfare is also called Alpine warfare, after the Alps mountains. Mountain warfare is one of the most dangerous types of combat as it involves surviving not only combat with the enemy but also the extreme weather and dangerous terrain. Attacking a prepared enemy position in mountain terrain requires a greater ratio of attacking soldiers to defending soldiers than would be needed on level ground. Mountains at any time of year are dangerous – lightning, strong gusts of wind, falling rocks, extreme cold, and crevasses are all additional threats to combatants.

The expense of training mountain troops precludes them from being on the order of battle of most armies except those who reasonably expect to fight in such terrain. Mountain warfare training is arduous and in many countries is the exclusive preserve of elite units such as special forces or commandos, who as part of their remit should have the ability to fight in difficult terrain. Regular units may also occasionally undertake training of this nature.

Mountain troop climbers use a range of specialized climbing equipment that includes: special climbing shoes with sticky rubber soles, climbing harnesses, carabiners for hooking onto climbing rope lines, nuts - metal wedges that fit into cracks, used to secure climbing lines.

Very Hot will be releasing not one but two U.S. Navy SEAL Polar Mountain Striker Uniform Sets (Woodlands camouflage version and Desert camouflage version) that look very similar to the ones released by Hot Toys many many years ago when Hot Toys were still small and concentrating on the military figures market, before they hit the big time with their Movie Masterpiece Series. These are great sets because they come fully loaded with everything except the kitchen sink.

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U.S. Navy SEAL Polar Mountain Striker Uniform Set (Woodlands Camouflage) from Very Hot

Mountain warfare refers to warfare in the mountains or similarly rough terrain. This type of warfare is also called Alpine warfare, after the Alps mountains. Mountain warfare is one of the most dangerous types of combat as it involves surviving not only combat with the enemy but also the extreme weather and dangerous terrain. Attacking a prepared enemy position in mountain terrain requires a greater ratio of attacking soldiers to defending soldiers than would be needed on level ground. Mountains at any time of year are dangerous – lightning, strong gusts of wind, falling rocks, extreme cold, and crevasses are all additional threats to combatants.

The expense of training mountain troops precludes them from being on the order of battle of most armies except those who reasonably expect to fight in such terrain. Mountain warfare training is arduous and in many countries is the exclusive preserve of elite units such as special forces or commandos, who as part of their remit should have the ability to fight in difficult terrain. Regular units may also occasionally undertake training of this nature.

Mountain troop climbers use a range of specialized climbing equipment that includes: special climbing shoes with sticky rubber soles, climbing harnesses, carabiners for hooking onto climbing rope lines, nuts - metal wedges that fit into cracks, used to secure climbing lines.

Very Hot will be releasing not one but two U.S. Navy SEAL Polar Mountain Striker Uniform Sets (Woodlands camouflage version and Desert camouflage version) that look very similar to the ones released by Hot Toys many many years ago when Hot Toys were still small and concentrating on the military figures market, before they hit the big time with their Movie Masterpiece Series. These are great sets because they come fully loaded with everything except the kitchen sink.

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Preview Very Hot 1/6 scale USSOCOM Navy SEAL UDT 12-inch figure - he's no transporter

The Underwater Demolition Teams (UDT) were an elite special-purpose force established by the United States Navy during World War II. They also served during the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Their primary function was to reconnoiter and destroy enemy defensive obstacles on beaches prior to amphibious landings. They also were the frogmen who retrieved astronauts after splashdown in the Mercury through Apollo manned space flight programs.

The UDTs pioneered combat swimming, closed-circuit diving, underwater demolitions, and midget submarine (dry and wet submersible) operations. They were the precursor to the present-day United States Navy SEALs. In 1983, after additional SEAL training, the UDTs were re-designated as SEAL Teams or Swimmer Delivery Vehicle Teams (SDVTs). SDVTs have since been re-designated SEAL Delivery Vehicle Teams.

Almost 10 years after Hot Toys release of the SEAL UDT figure, Very Hot Toys has finally made a copy. VHT started out by making copies of Hot Toys' 12-inch military figures and they are still doing it to this day, proving that they can survive in this 1/6 scale collectible market simply by replicating, reproducing and rereleasing figures of old. Not content with just releasing 1/6 scale uniform sets in the past, this time Very Hot will be releasing this USSOCOM Navy SEAL UDT set with 12-inch figure. Before Hot Toys moved into movie-related figures and products where they have carved a niche for themselves as a top notch manufacturer with price to match, Hot Toys were releasing quite a number of military figures. The figures were all pretty loaded when they were released, carrying everything with them including the kitchen sink and this SEAL UDT figure by Very Hot is no exception, since it is pretty much a copy of what Hot Toys had done.

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Comin up next: DAM Toys 1/6 scale U.S. Navy SEAL Recon Team Sniper Demetrius "Silk"

"Tears of the Sun" is a 2003 American war film depicting a U.S. Navy SEAL team rescue mission amidst the civil war in Nigeria. LT A.K. Waters (Bruce Willis) commands the team sent to rescue U.S. citizen Dr. Lena Fiore Kendricks (Monica Bellucci) from the civil war en route to her jungle hospital.

DAM TOys continue with their "Tears of the Sun" 12-inch figure series with the release of these preview pictures of a 1/6 scale US Navy SEAL Recon Team Sniper. He is supposed to be Charles Ingram as MA2 (SEAL) Demetrius "Silk" Owens who plays a Sniper in the movie.

DAM Toys 1/6 scale US Navy SEAL Recon Team Sniper (Dam item no. 93014) will come with 1/6 scale real like head sculpt, Dam 12-inch action figure body (black skin), head scarf (black), scarf, black t-shirt, SOF woodland camouflage battle dress uniform, BDU belt, harness, LC2 belt, M14 magazine pouch x 2, 1 quart canteen, 3-day backpack, double pistol magazine pouch, AN/PRC-148 radio, LASH I headset, nomex gloves, Acadia boots, M72A1 rocket launcher (LAW - Light Anti-Tank Weapon), M14 sniper rifle, rifle sling, P226 pistol, 9mm pistol magazine x 3, pistol holster, SOG combat knife with sheath, G-shock watch

3 shots, 3 kills – A Captain's Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALs, & Dangerous Days at Sea

I had posted this on my toy blog on August 4, 2009 (and it has already garnered 19,700 page views) but with the release and screening of the recent film "Captain Phillips", I think it's worth to bring it up again :) "Captain Phillips" is a 2013 American action thriller film directed by Paul Greengrass and starring Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi. The film tells how merchant mariner Captain Richard Phillips was taken hostage by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean during the Maersk Alabama hijacking in 2009 led by Abduwali Muse. The screenplay by Billy Ray is based upon the book, A Captain's Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALs, and Dangerous Days at Sea (2010), by Richard Phillips with Stephan Talty.

The film covers more on the events that occur before the SEAL Team's arrival while my toy blog post was more centered on the men who had only one chance to get everything right the first time.

As published on August 4, 2009:
Reported in The Straits Times today: A five-day hostage drama involving US ship captain Richard Phillips ended on Sunday when US Navy SEALs shot dead three of the four Somali pirates. In a surprise night-time assault on Easter Sunday, US Navy SEAL snipers shot and killed the three pirates holding US cargo ship Captain Richard Phillips (the fourth pirate only survived because he wasn't on the boat), effectively ending a five-day hostage drama.

The US operation, personally approved by US President Barack Obama, had been carried out after negotiations with the three gunmen became heated. On Sunday evening, a split-second decision was taken for the snipers to shoot down the pirates. Vice-Adm Gortney said one of the pirates had pointed an AK-47 at the back of Capt Phillips, who was tied up and in imminent danger of being killed.

According to CNN, the navy SEAL snipers were brought in earlier by chopper and dropped into the ocean behind the USS Bainbridge warship, which had rushed to the hostages' rescue. Capt Phillips had surrendered himself to the pirates to safeguard his 19 crew members when the pirates hijacked his ship, the Maersk Alabama, last Wednesday.

From NavySEALs.com site, I found out that there are three types of sniper rifles the USN SEALs use. They might not have used all three for the kills but here are the three types of sniper rifles SEALs prefer, in 1/6 scale of course :) Scroll down to see the pictures

Incoming: Toys City 1/6 scale Combat Diver Set for 12-inch figures - Kitbash your own Frogman!

A frogman is someone who is trained in scuba diving or swimming underwater in a tactical capacity which includes combat. Such personnel are also known by the more formal names of combat diver, or combatant diver, or combat swimmer. "Combat swimming" is often used to mean "combat diving", but, according to some, strictly speaking means surface swimming without a breathing apparatus for coastal or ship infiltration. Such actions are a historical form of "frogman" activity and an important feature of naval special operations.

In the U.S. military the United States Intelligence Community, divers trained in scuba or CCUBA who deploy for tactical assault missions are called "combat divers". This term is used to refer to the Navy SEALs, operatives of the CIA's Special Activities Division, elements of Marine Recon, Army Ranger RRD members, Army Special Forces divers, Air Force Pararescue, Air Force Combat Controllers and the Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) units.

Toys City 1/6 scale Combat Diver Set for 12-inch figures will come with Diving Suit, Diving Shoes, Diving Gloves, Force-Fin, LAR Rebreather, LAR Life Preserver, Diving Weight Belt, Military Diver Navigation Board, Diving Compass, Diving Depth Gauge, Q-OPS Waterproof Headset, Q-OPS PTT, OTS Underwater Radio, Diving Combat Lanyard, Diving Goggle, Combat Diving Knife. Do note that the 1/6 scale head sculpt and 12-inch figure body is NOT included with this set.

Incoming: DAM Toys Elite Series 1/6 scale US Navy SEAL SDV Team 1 Operation Red Wings

Operation Red Wings (often incorrectly referred to as Operation Redwing and / or Operation Red Wing) was a combined / joint military operation that took place in the Pech District of Afghanistan's Kunar Province, on the slopes of a mountain named Sawtalo Sar, approximately 20 miles west of Kunar's provincial capital of Asadabad, in Late June through Mid-July 2005. (source: wiki)

A team of four Navy SEALs, tasked for surveillance and reconnaissance of a group of structures known to be used by Ahmad Shah and his men, fell into an ambush by Shah and his group just hours after inserting by fastrope from an MH-47 helicopter in the area. Three of the four SEALs were killed in the ambush; a quick reaction force helicopter sent in for their aid was subsequently shot down with an RPG-7 rocket propelled grenade by one of Shah's men, killing all on board, which consisted of 8 Navy SEALs and 8 U.S. Army Special Operations aviators.

This is DAM Toys upcoming release of their DAM Elite series no.78008 US Navy SEAL SDV Team 1 Operation Red Wings Sonar Technician 2nd Class Matthew Gene Axelson who was one of the three SEALs that were killed when they were ambushed by Taliban fighters.

Pre-order VeryHot 1/6 scale US Navy SEAL CQB (Close Quarter Battle)(Night Ops) Uniform Set

United States Navy SEALs (Sea, Air & Land) - Conducting clandestine missions behind enemy lines. Capturing enemy targets and intelligence against impossible odds. Bringing a threatening act of sea piracy to resolution in the blink of an eye. When they say “The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday,” it’s a motto backed by legendary achievements.

As part of the Navy’s Sea, Air and Land Forces – commonly known as SEALs – they are expertly trained to deliver highly specialized, intensely challenging warfare capabilities that are beyond the means of standard military forces.

Direct action warfare. Special reconnaissance. Counterterrorism. Foreign internal defense. When there’s nowhere else to turn, Navy SEALs are in their element. Achieving the impossible by way of conditioned response, sheer willpower and absolute dedication to their training, their missions and their fellow spec ops team members.

Pre-order ACE Workshop 1/6 scale United States Navy SEAL Gunner 12-inch military figure

ACE Workshop, one of the "smaller" modern gear manufacturers has been in the market for a while now. They were here before DAM Toys and maybe even before Soldier Story, two companies that have come on the scene and made quite a big impact. ACE used to release a lot of sets in the past and the ones they released were simple and effective.

Seems they are wanting to get back on the saddle with this release – their upcoming 1/6 scale US Navy SEAL Team Gunner 12-inch military figure set. The set includes their very own Mk1 figure body, outfitted in Woodland camouflage BDU fatigues, boonie cap, mesh neck scarf and black cloth boots. The equipment consists of the olive drab LBT-1195K Riverine Gunner Load Bearing Assault Vest with LBT-0990A Patrol Pack, black knee pads, and UDT Life Jacket. This SEAL gunner not only carries the M43 Mk 0 LMG but also has a P226 Pistol with Drop Down Holster (plus an MPK Knife and Sheath for those really close quarter stealthy moments). (source: Cotswold Collectibles)

ACE 1/6 scale US Navy SEAL Gunner 12-inch military figure will come with 100% hand-made realistic weathering and consists of 12-inch Man Mk I body, Bare hands, Gloved hands, Bonnie hat, Net scarf, Woodland BDU - jacket, pants and belts, Tee, UDT life jacket, Knee pads, Tropical boots, Riverine gunner load bearing assault vest 1195K, 0990A assault pack, Triple pistol magazine pouch, MPK combat knife, 3-day assault backpack, SAS holster, P226 pistol, 9 mm pistol magazine x 2, M43 Mod 0 machine gun, Ammo box, 7.62mm ammo belt, Gunner sling.

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Incoming: DAM Toys 1/6 scale U.S. Navy SEAL Recon team leader 12-inch figure is Bruce Willis

"Tears of the Sun" is a 2003 American war film depicting a U.S. Navy SEAL team rescue mission amidst a civil war in Nigeria. Bruce Willis plays a Special-Ops commander (LT A.K. Waters) who leads his team into the jungle of Nigeria to rescue a doctor played by Monica Belluci who will only go with them if they agree to rescue 70 refugees too.

Finally! The one a lot of us have been waiting for - DAM Toys 1/6 scale U.S. Navy SEAL Recon team leader 12-inch figure (No. 93009) who is obviously very much inspired by Bruce Willis' character in "Tears of the Sun". As I had mentioned in my previous post, the names of movie characters play a big part in the film they are in. Bruce Willis' character's name is A.K. Waters because he's a United States Navy SEAL operator, SEAL being the acronym for Sea, Air, Land Teams. The acronym is derived from their capacity to operate at sea, in the air, and on land.

DAM Toys 1/6 scale U.S. Navy SEAL Recon team leader 12-inch figure will come with 1/6 scale real-like head sculpt, DAM 12-inch action figure body, black t-shirt, SOF woodland camouflage battle dress uniform (BDU), BDU belt, H-harness, LC2 S belt, Acadia boots, Nomex gloves (black), enhanced butt pack, 1QT canteen and canteen cover x 2, LC2 ammo pouch x 2, double pistol magazine pouch x 2, AN/PRC-148 radio and pouch, LASH I headset, military binoculars, SOPMOD M4 carbine with backup iron sight, COMP M2 red dot sight, AN/PVS-18 NVG with weapon mount, AN/PEQ-5 CVL laser, RIS rail panel, vertical grip, stock pad, 3-point rifle sling, USGI sling adaptor, M4 5.56 mag x 6, Mk23 Mod 0 pistol with suppressor, .45 pistol magazine x 3, pistol holster, M67 fragmentation grenade x 4, SOG X42 combat knife, Kandahar combat knife, PUK combat knife, hanging buckle, G-shock watch

Preview Art Figures AF011 1/6 scale Nave SEAIS team VI 12" Sean Connery figure from The Rock

The Rock is a 1996 action film that primarily takes place on Alcatraz Island and in the San Francisco Bay Area. It was directed by Michael Bay, director of Bad Boys, and stars Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage and Ed Harris. It was produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer, the producers of Top Gun and Crimson Tide. The film is dedicated to Simpson, who died five months before its release. This was the first film on which Cage and Bruckheimer worked together. Produced at a budget of US$75,000,000, the movie was a smash hit, grossing a total of $134,069,511 domestically and $200,993,110 internationally, for a worldwide total of $335,062,621. Of the year 1996, it was the 7th highest home-grossing film in the U.S., and the 4th highest U.S. film worldwide. [source: wiki]

In the film, Sean Connery is Captain John Patrick Mason, SAS (retired). Funny that Connery's character's name is Mason in a film called "The Rock". Nicolas Cage plays Dr. Stanley Goodspeed, FBI Special Agent. Goodspeed's job is to diffuse the stolen VX gas-armed pockets as fast as possible before the rogue US Force Recon Marines can launch them against the population of San Francisco. I always like how the names of the characters are hints to what they do and how they contribute to the film in some way or another ;p

This is Art Figures AF011 1/6 scale NAVE SEAIS TEAM VI or US Navy SEAL Team VI 12-inch figure most likely inspired by Sean Connery's portrayal of SAS Captain John Patrick Mason in the 1996 film "The Rock". John Mason wasn't really a SEAL team member. He was a former MI6 Agent and SAS Captain who has been illegally detained for decades by the FBI. Again the reference to the former MI6 Agent is all too obvious since Sean Connery was the first to play MI6 Agent 007 James Bond in Dr NO.