American Force & U.S. Forces by Remco

[10incher]

Anyone ever hear of American Force? They are the European released versions of US Forces and I believe they were called Gio Force as well. Here are pics of my MOC collection:

[THE KNOCK-OFF MESSIAH]

these were part of the american force line from remco what catalog is that i know they used to sell alot of those in jcpennys catalogs they have the fingers set like a v (spocks live long and prosper) rubber acc. so good ideas some really bad. but a decent line none the less.

[hatesminion]

i have six of the figs pictured and would like to see pics pf what weapons went with them any help thanks

[bayushigemma]

I have some of these guys MOC and can tell you that Commando Hank has a machine gun with a large grenade launcher on it and Karate Star comes with a staff, sword, and torso belt.

[10incher]

bayushigemma, would you be able to post some pics of your MOC guys? Would love to see them.

[bayushigemma]

Ask and you shall receive, well here are 4 at least.









I have more but this is most familiar to this line I believe.

[10incher]

I have the Sears Commando Force version of Smokescreen. I also have Karate Star and Martial Master loose.



Anyone know what figure the 3 black boomerangs and green backback that holds them (shown in the pic above) goes with? Would be cool to get a section up on the site for these guys if we can match the proper weapons to loose figures.

[bayushigemma]

None of those weapons go with those loose figures the machine gun looks to be Remco but the crossbow and boomerang pack are problaby for the 3 3/4 Lanard figures cause I remember having a figure from that set with a boomerang set but not in that color. Any chance you trade or sell me that Ninja cause I want to build my army of them!

[bec9681]

Those boomerangs and the holder go with a Lanard Corps! Australian fellow. He was one of the few Corps guys from my childhood that I have held on to - he was so cool!

[toyboxraider]

Boomerang Billie!

[bec9681]

Yeah, thanks toyboxraider for the name. I was never much into Corps!, but he was one guy that was cool enough to go on missions with my GI Joes. His accessories were awesome. I had to go and dig him out after reading this thread .

[80s Action Figures]

Now alls you need is his gun:

[bec9681]

Actually, I remember getting my version of Boomoerang Billie in a 3-pack and he only came with his boomerangs. I think that's what made him so cool in my mind - he was so skilled with these things that they were all he needed.

[toyboxraider]

Are you sure about that Bec, I have not seen a Boomerang Billie without his gun.

[bec9681]

Probably about 85% sure...things are hazy when my memory goes back that far and I am only 31.

But I could've sworn I got him in a 3 pack with a dark complected bald guy who came with a shoulder mounted rocket launcher.

[gort]

Madelman used the same dual identity head concept on their 3 3/4" Madelman 2050 line but they don't have the swivel joint in the arm. I think I saw that same figure in a lot the other day but I can't find it again now

[Ghouldrool]

Not that i can recall, perhaps there was a mix up? I don't have any Remco figures with double heads like this.

[Grizzlor Adams]

That dual identity character is pretty cool. I have one too, but sadly his chest knife is m.i.a. I wonder if there are other "dual face" characters in this scale, or what the cards look like-if he was in fact offered on card. Pretty interesting looking figure, though.

[phillinley]

Wow! I never knew there was a tiger striped figure and artic figure. Guess I have some new wants from the remco line. Are those guns all correct for each figure? I coulda sworn the tri-chainsaw on that punk guy went with the punk guy from lanard.

[phillinley]

I've finally assembled a group of remco's from my collection that haven't been pictured yet on this thread. I didn't take pictures of all of them because there are just so many repaints in this line it gets a bit ridiculous after a while.

[toyboxraider]

Great figures Phil!

Griz, you should do a whole X-Men army now in 3 3/4 size.

[Meatybat]

These guys look pretty cool, I may have to dip my toes in the pool after the new year. I like the Dredknok looking guys and all the gas mask guys. I'll wait for the spill over. LOL.

[Grizzlor Adams]

toyboxraider said:

Great figures Phil!

Griz, you should do a whole X-Men army now in 3 3/4 size.

So far Cyclops is the only enlisted X-man, I've been able to locate. I'll definitely keep my ruby quartz visors open though.

[phillinley]

Anybody has some of those desert storm guys extra, I'd be interested in them. As I'm sure everyone else here is as well

[Grizzlor Adams]

Nice. That Black Thunder is great. Very "fashion forward". The card art on the Evil Enemy figure is a bit reminiscent of the great Jack Kirby, imo.

[phillinley]

All of these figures from so many lines with so many repaints is making my head spin. I feel like I want to collect the whole line of remco joe knockoffs, but I don't think I can pin down exactly what was made.

I did some quick checking and Remco got bought out by Jakks Pacific in the 90s. So I'm going to try calling their consumer relations section tomorrow and see if I can get a line on someone who might know what was produced in the 80's. Probably no shot but, it can't hurt to try.

[Meatybat]

phillinley said:

All of these figures from so many lines with so many repaints is making my head spin. I feel like I want to collect the whole line of remco joe knockoffs, but I don't think I can pin down exactly what was made.

I did some quick checking and Remco got bought out by Jakks Pacific in the 90s. So I'm going to try calling their consumer relations section tomorrow and see if I can get a line on someone who might know what was produced in the 80's. Probably no shot but, it can't hurt to try.

I know the guy that owned LJN started Jakks but they bought out Remco too ?

[phillinley]

Is anyone else having any luck finding these things? I've been trolling ebay for them for the past few months and almost all I see is the same five or six figures like airman john, combat king, ninja etc. Just once I'd like to see a lot of 20-30 different sculpts. I wish these were as easy to find as the MOTU knockoffs.

[10incher]

Yep, its the first series that show up most The only guys I still need to complete the line are Hidden Force and Major Metal

[bayushigemma]

Thought I'd show off my collection here and show 3 different Ninjas that totally look the same. I got the 3rd from Gort on this board and still don't really have any info on him???