Additional Images:
Action figures usually start as "Hard Copies". These models
are used to create the molds, that are used to press out a run of "First
shots" or "Test shots". These test shots are done in
many different colors and lack a date stamp until the production run
begins.
Pictured above is an unpainted test shot of the 1982 straight-arm Stalker.
There is no date stamp on the figure.
Pictured above is a hand-crafted Stalker with swivel-arm battle grip.
Note that metal tubing has been used in place of the standard rivets.
Also, the camouflage is hand-painted and the upper arms do not have
the pockets of the production version.
|
Test shot image courtesy
of: Will Toomey
