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This first figure is a representation of the Marx prototype figure named "The Ranch Hand." He was made from a vintage Johnny West body and a vintage Daniel Boone head that was flocked with "life-like" hair, just like Marx used. Pictures and a brief history of the origin of the original prototype figure can be found in Tom Heaton's "Encyclopedia Of Marx Action Figures" on pages 36 & 37.
The Ranch Hand
Custom Dangerous Dan
Senoritas and Children
Custom "Life-Like" Hair Jed
Custom General Grant With Hasbro Uniform & Accessories
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Jacob West
Colonel John Marlowe "The Horse Soldiers"
"THE HORSE SOLDIERS" 1959, John Ford's only attempt at tackling the subject of the Civil War, is based on Grierson's Raid, part of the Union's assault on Vicksburg in April 1863.
After a number of failed efforts at taking the Southern stronghold, Union leaders assign Col. John Marlowe (John Wayne), a railroad designer in civilian life, to lead a cavalry detachment to destroy a vital railroad hub at Newton Station, far behind Confederate lines.
Marlowe's unit includes Major Kendall (William Holden), a cynical physician disgusted by the notion that there's glory in the carnage, and the politically ambitious Colonel Secord (Willis Bouchey).
Marlowe temporarily appropriates the plantation of Southerner Hannah Hunter (Constance Towers) while in transit and is forced to take her along, in lieu of killing her, after she overhears his plans for Newton Station.
As their journey continues, Marlowe realizes that he is much more interested in Hannah than in her political sympathies.
".... A film that delves beneath simplistic notions of heroism to reveal something more complicated, grisly, and real."
Grandpa Jed.
Zorro! Special ordered by Diane - Thanks Diane ~!
This is Kid Colt, fashioned after the 1960's Marvel Comics character of the same name. He was special ordered by Greg (thanks Greg!), who saw the figure that John Stroup had customized, using one of our custom heads. I remember trading for Kid Colt comics down at the local General Store in Lineus Missouri, when we'd visit my Grandparents old home place and farms. A town that has all but dried up now, yet still lives on in the little boy that lives in my heart.
Custom Jed traded to Stevo for some of his awesome custom Johnny West weapons.
*Banditos, Senoras/Senoritas, their families, and accessories
are professionally dyed to obtain more realistic color
Banditos
SPECIAL ORDERS 
Special thanks and credit goes out to John Stroup for having the idea for this awesome figure! I'll be making one for my collection, as well!
Thanks again for helping me to relive those memories John!
