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Battle Bears Are Go!

Thursday, November 25th, 2010

S.O.Tech has just released their anticipated Battle Bear series. Naturally, Battle Bears are MOLLE compatible featuring PALS webbing along their backs. Manufactured from 500D Cordura® and utilizing Mil Spec grommets, webbing, and VELCRO®, they are BEARY Compliant.

Battle Bears are the perfect gift for the warrior on deployment who needs comfort this holiday season, the girlfriend back at home, the child awaiting the return of his hero from overseas, or anyone needing a little bit more tactical cheer in their life.

What’s more, Battle Bears are assembled by the VIPER Program, a veterans industry program for employment reintegration. This is a vocational rehabilitation program founded by S.O.Tech owner Jim Cragg. So, you can buy a cheap foreign made bear down at the shop or purchase a Battle Bear for your loved one and support American Veterans recovering from their wounds.

Battle Bears are available in Multicam (MC), Coyote Brown (CB), Black (BLK), Ranger Green (RG), Olive Drab (OD), Army Combat Uniform (ACU), Airman Battle Uniform (ABU), Marine Pattern Desert (MD), and Marine Pattern Woodland (MW).

www.sotechtactical.com

Nerf Transforming Assault Blaster

Thursday, November 25th, 2010

With obvious roots in the Magpul FMG9 Glock-in-a-box, Nerf has unveiled the Transforming Assault Blaster. Available from my favorite gadget store, Think Geek, this mild mannered rectangle transforms into a fully functional gun at the push of a button. Nerf included a built in flashlight for those covert missions in the dark, as well as rails to support all Nerf N-Strike accessories you may already have. Whether you choose to take advantage of the shotgun style reloading or the 6-dart clip, the Nerf Transforming Assault Blaster is a great gun to attack the enemy, or in my case, little brothers.

-Tactical FanBoy

Look Ma, No Stache!

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

Soldier Story and Cal-Tek USA are releasing an 12″ action figure of none other than 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) ‘Night Stalkers’ Pilot CW4 Todd McDunn. Since retiring from the Army, ‘McStache’ as he is fondly known, has been in charge of Eagle’s aircrew systems program.

With assistance from Monkey Depot, Soldier Story and Cal Tek have worked with a real 160th pilot Chief Warrant Officer McDunn. Eagle Industries supplies the tactical nylon gear to the Night Stalkers and CWO McDunn is in the unique position of not only having served in the 160th, but have access to the ‘latest and greatest’ upcoming gear allowing Soldier Story to have unprecedented access to the gear load out of a 160th pilot. In addition, this is the only action figure produced to have the approval to use the official Night Stalkers insignia and be approved by the unit.

The 160th SOAR “Night Stalkers” Todd McDunn figure is loaded with accurate equipment and features the new Eagle CIACS 6 aviation body armor. The HGU-56 helmet has been engineered based on an actual helmet and includes the smallest details never before produced in 1/6th. This amazing figure will be available at all authorized Soldier Story retailers in January 2011.

www.MonkeyDepot.com

J.P. Kidd Support Personnel T-Shirts

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

A while ago we wrote an article about J.P. Kidd, an artist with a modern take on WWII era pinup art. Now, Britain-based Web-tex Military Products has Support Personnel T-Shirts with his art emblazoned on the front. Each shirt is available in sizes S-XXL, comes in Olive Green, and features a J.P. Kidd design such as the Commando Girl or Two Squadron Girl. You can find these shirts at web-text.co.uk.

Warrior Shoot Event Group

Monday, November 22nd, 2010

We regularly mention charities that we feel deserve more exposure. The Warrior Shoot Event Group (WESG) is just such a cause. Founded in 2008, the WSEG is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose sole purpose is sponsoring events to help wounded personnel get back on the range to remember their abilities and not their disabilities. They have already held several events and need your assistance to hold more.

Visit them on Facebook.

Black Palm – ‘Nuff Said

Saturday, November 20th, 2010

Black Palm has updated their site and added new colors to their lineup. They are, quite simply, our favorite lifestyle T-shirt company. Combining innovative designs with high quality Tees, Black Palm sets the standard. What’s more, they have developed proprietary designs for several industry players. In fact, Grey Group was the first to carry them. Get yours today.

www.BlackPalm.net

www.SupportTheFrontLines.com

Friday, November 12th, 2010

Interested in some REALLY cool aviation art? We recently found out about www.SupportTheFrontLines.com where artist Travis Getz has developed a series of store fronts featuring original artwork to support different causes. For example, one of the prints showcased at www.squadronstore.com commemorates the ‘Sea Elks’ (HMM-166) transition from the CH-46 to the MV-22. The majority of the profits from the site are donated to the squadron’s Officers’ Wives’ Club.

Travis does the same thing for a variety of causes. For more information, or to order visit www.SupportTheFrontLines.com.

Damn Good Christmas Gift #4 – The Ultimate Action Figure

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Still trying to find the perfect Christmas present? Is there is a hail and farewell coming up and you are looking for a unique gift? Or maybe you are just a narcissist and want a museum quality 12″ likeness of yourself.

If any of these are true then you need to seek the services of MAJ Will Rodriguez (USA, Ret) who is the proprietor of The Soldier’s Place. He crafts custom military figures and offer a variety of other momentos. But their greatest offering is what many would call the ultimate action figure; a customized likeness of the recipient, in 1/6th scale. Not only can you choose the figure’s clothing, badges, and kit, with over 100 different faces in stock and a little bit of customization, he can recreate almost anyone.

The Soldiers Place Figure

Check out www.thesoldiersplace.com.