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.

It's been a while since we had a proper 12-inch frogman. Don't know why it's taken this long to re-release a frogman but I'm glad someone finally did. Interestingly enough, Pop Toys released just the exact same diving suit recently, only they called it Water Monster Jumpsuit (see the preview pictures HERE)

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Check out the pictures I took of some of my 1/6 scale combat diver 12-inch figures I had collected in the early 2000 period HERE. It has been that long since a proper combat diver in diving suit has been released.

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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.

The DAM Toys Elite Series 1/6 scale US Navy SEAL SDV Team 1 Operation Red Wings 12-inch military figure will come 1/6 scale real like head sculpt, 12-inch DAM action body, one (1) pair of palms for holding weapon, PT protection helmet (camo painting), interface 3-hole shroud for helmet (camo painting), Titanium advanced tactical mount (camo painting), AN/PVS-15 night vision binocular, NVG lens cap x 2, MS2000 strobe light, velcro (black), SDV Team one cap, work gloves, FSN95 boots, long sleeve shirt (tan), NSW khaki BDU coat, NSW khaki BDU pants, BDU belt (tan), desert flag patch (left and right), IR flag patch (left and right), Firefighter patch, “hadji don’t surf” patch, california patch, SDV Team patch x 2, duty belt (blk), NVG pouch (cb), toolkit pouch (blk), safety lanyard

Plus MLCS rhodesian recon vest(RRV), Modular assault pack for RRV, MLCS double M4 mag pouch, MLCS single M4 mag pouch, MLCS single M14 / SR-25 mag pouch, MLCS single pistol mag pouch x 2, MLCS smoke grenade pouch, MLCS MBITR radio pouch, MLCS general purpose pouch, MLCS M60 ammo pouch, MLCS canteen pouch, MLCS gas mask carrier

With M4S headset, SPI NSW PTT, AN/PRC-148 radio, sunglasses, G-shock watch, hanging buckle, Mk24Mod0 pistol, tactical pistol lanyard (blk), pistol mag x 2

He is armed with the Mk11Mod0 sniper rifle (camo painting), SR-25 QD suppressor, 600m folding rear sight, SR-25 flip-up front sight, Mk4 LRT riflescope, riflescope lens cap, AN/PVS-22 night vision clip-on sight, AN/PEQ-2 laser, rail cover x 3, BRMS bipods, SR-25 7.62mm 20-rd mag x 3 + 1, rifle sling (OD), sling adaptor, marking stickers for weapons

He also carries the Mk18Mod0 rifle (camo painting) with QD suppressor, PEQ5 CVL laser, M961 tactical flashlight, M2 red dot sight, backup sight,grip, 5.56mm 30-rd mag x 3 + 1, single point rifle sling (blk)

Their position given away by locals supportive of the Taliban, the SEALs engaged in a fire fight against a force of about 80-250 Taliban fighters. During the fire fight, Axelson was shot in the chest and head but continued to fight alongside Luttrell until a blast from a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) separated them. Along with injuries sustained from the blast, Axelson died of bullet wounds to the chest and head.

He was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his actions during Operation Red Wings.

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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.

Navy SEALs have been living up to their highly skilled, intensely disciplined reputation since being established by President John F. Kennedy in 1962 as a small, elite maritime military force suited for all aspects of unconventional warfare.

The duties of a SEAL may include and are not limited to: Conducting insertions and extractions by sea, air or land to accomplish covert, Special Warfare / Special Operations missions; Capturing high-value enemy personnel and terrorists around the world; Collecting information and intelligence through special reconnaissance missions; Carrying out small-unit, direct-action missions against military targets; Performing underwater reconnaissance and the demolition of natural or man-made obstacles prior to amphibious landings.

The job of a Navy SEAL relies heavily on adaptability and teamwork. Members train and work in all manner of environments, including desert and urban areas, mountains and woodlands, and jungle and arctic conditions. Whatever the specific mission and surroundings, they’ll utilize the specialized skills and the high-tech equipment required. And they’ll operate not only as highly capable individuals but also as a member of tightly knit SEAL units. These include task units (32-man), platoons (16-man), squads (8-man), teams (4-man) and swim buddy (2-man).

A typical mission as a Navy SEAL may involve insertion into a combat objective by any number of means: parachute, submarine, helicopter, high-speed boat, foot patrol or by a combat swimmer insertion. Training involves operating a wide range of high-tech, specialized equipment. Most of their deployments will last 6 to 8 months.

This will be Very Hot's latest 1/6 scale US Navy SEAL offering – a SEAL CQB (night ops) uniform set for kitting out 12-inch military figures. Doesn't look that bad at all.

Plus it seems they have been improving on their quality lately. Each release is getting better and better.

There are a lot of options and parts with this set. So many goodies, both for add-ons / upgardes and kitbash or used such as it is.

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Being a uniform set, do note that no 12-inch figure is included with it. This set only comes with the outfit, accessories, gear and weapons.

Comes with Crye style black pants, black hooded tactical jacket, old school assault vest, black FAST carbon helmet with night vision gear, Skull balaclava mask, and M4 carbine that breaks down.

You can pre-order this Very Hot 1/6 scale US Navy SEAL CQB (Close Quarter Battle)(Night Ops) Uniform Set for 12-inch figures from TFH (The Falcon's Hangar)

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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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You can pre-order this at TFH or Cotswold Collectibles

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