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Ron Rudat and Mark Pennington have completed all "year one" figure design work! They fleshed out 18 all-new character designs over a year and a half. To see the full process for one figure, check out the Retelo page. Also be sure to check out 3DJoes on YouTube, and the Operation: Recall character development playlist to see more of Ron and Mark's work!


​DESIGN WORK BY RON RUDAT AND MARK PENNINGTON

​The gallery below gives a look at Ron and Mark's design process - showing the final color study and the figure and accessory sculpt sheets for each character. Roll over the images below to find out more, or click the images to view them full screen. 
Figure 1/19: Retelo is a Communications Specialist, complete with his carrier pigeon Homer. This concept was courtesy of R. Carson Mataxis. Ron Rudat completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing.
Figure 2/19: Breacher is a Forced Entry Specialist, complete with his Belgian Malinois Hellhound. This concept was courtesy of Gabriel Mangum. Mark Pennington completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing.
Figure 3/19: Cadavers are Silent Infiltrators. This concept was courtesy of Chad "Malcham" LaForce. Mark Pennington completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing.
Figure 4/19: Damselfly is an Enemy Aerial Assault Trooper. This concept was courtesy of Ted Terranova. Ron Rudat completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing.
Figure 5/19: Sol Eagle is a Heavy Weapons expert and luchador champion. This concept was courtesy of David Emmanuelli Martinez. Ron Rudat completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing.
Figure 6/19: Dark Reapers are Shock Troop Infantry. This concept was courtesy of Chris Scott. Ron Rudat completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing.
Figure 7/19: SHHHH is a Silent Ninja with a prosthetic leg. This concept was courtesy of Alexander Murrell. Mark Pennington completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing.
Figure 8/19: Bear Claw is a Survivalist and while he spends a lot of time in the field, his pet Raccoon Wilson is never far behind. This concept was courtesy of Gabriel Wilkinson. Ron Rudat completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing.
Figure 9/19: Clanker is a jet-pack-sporting Advance Scout and his companion Tank is a genetically modified Galapagos Tortoise. This concept was courtesy of Robert “Bobby” Earl. Mark Pennington completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing.
Figure 10/19: Retelo is a Communications Specialist, complete with his carrier pigeon Homer. Midnight Ops Retelo is our MIDWAY BONUS FIGURE. This concept was courtesy of R. Carson Mataxis. Ron Rudat completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing.
Figure 11/19: Snakeheads are Enemy Underwater Troopers. This concept was courtesy of Raymond Theiss. Mark Pennington completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing.
Figure 12/19: Runback is a Field Supply Specialist, complete with her Semi-Autonomous Robot Dog, PAC-DOG. This concept was courtesy of Scott Brown. Mark Pennington completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing.
Figure 13/19: Bengal is an Indian Sniper and Counterintelligence Specialist. This concept was courtesy of Terrence Mollendor. Ron Rudat completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing.
Figure 14/19: Mzimu* Corps are Infiltration and Sabotage experts. This concept was courtesy of Aaron Jenkins. Mark Pennington completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. *Ghost in Swahili
Figure 15/19: Night Raid is an Ex-Russian SSO Heavy Weapons and Explosives Specialist. He comes with his K9 companion, Ozzie. This concept was courtesy of JE Russell. Ron Rudat completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing.
Figure 16/19: Scrounger is a Quartermaster, and a mentor to Runback. He is joined by his trusty sidekick Luna, a cheetah that he rescued as a cub from smugglers while on mission in southern Ethiopia. This concept was courtesy of Joe Goldston. Mark Pennington completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing.
Figure 17/19: Lilith is a U.S. Army Paratrooper. This concept was courtesy of Ian Stoops. Ron Rudat completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing.
Figure 18/19: Alfa Dog is a U.S. Navy Construction Mechanic (Seabee). This concept was courtesy of John Cody Ivie. Ron Rudat completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing.
Figure 19/19: General Mortífero is the mysterious enemy commander. This concept was courtesy of David Emmanuelli Martinez. Mark Pennington completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing.


FIGURE AND ACCESSORY SCULPTURE AND PAINTING

Once Ron and Mark completed their design work, Bill Merklein and Mike Good began the task of bringing these characters to life in action figure form! Using Ron and Mark's figure sculpture sheets, Bill and Mike hand sculpted the figures shown below. While Bill and Mike sculpted the figures, Mark Gerwig of Mark 2 Toys modeled the accessories in 3D using Ron and Mark's accessory sculpt sheets as a guide. Once accessory modeling was complete, we printed them in resin. Bill and Mike's figure sculpts were cast in resin by Scott Andrews of Lightbeam 3D. These figures and accessories were then hand painted by four amazing artists: Matthew LeCroy of LeCroy's Toys, Ray Murphy (@raymurphygijaf), Chris Scott of Grindhouse Toys, and Alex Huynh/Bainter. PLEASE NOTE: These hand crafted figures are referred to as 2up paintmasters. They are twice the size of the final product, and their proportions and details are not final. These are scanned at the factory and revised further.
Bear Claw is a Survivalist, and while he spends a lot of time in the field his pet Raccoon Wilson is never far behind. This concept was courtesy of Gabriel Wilkinson. Ron Rudat completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Mike Good. Accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Matthew LeCroy.
Breacher is a Forced Entry Specialist, complete with his Belgian Malinois Hellhound. This concept was courtesy of Gabriel Mangum. Mark Pennington completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Bill Merklein. Head sculpt by Mike Good. Accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Ray Murphy.
Bengal is an Indian Sniper and Counterintelligence Specialist. This concept was courtesy of Terrence Mollendor. Ron Rudat completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Bill Merklein. Head sculpt by Mike Good. Accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Matthew LeCroy.
Cadavers are Silent Infiltrators. This concept was courtesy of Chad "Malcham" LaForce. Mark Pennington completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Mike Good. Accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Ray Murphy.
Clanker is a jet-pack-sporting Advance Scout, and his companion Tank is a genetically modified Galapagos tortoise. This concept was courtesy of Robert “Bobby” Earl. Mark Pennington completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Bill Merklein. Head sculpt by Mike Good. Accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Ray Murphy.
Damselfly is an Enemy Aerial Assault Trooper. This concept was courtesy of Ted Terranova. Ron Rudat completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Mike Good. Accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Ray Murphy.
Dark Reapers are Shock Troop Infantry. This concept was courtesy of Chris Scott. Ron Rudat completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Bill Merklein. Head sculpt by Mike Good. Accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Chris Scott.
General Mortífero is the mysterious enemy commander. This concept was courtesy of David Emmanuelli Martinez. Mark Pennington completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Mike Good. Accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Chris Scott.
Lilith is a U.S. Army Paratrooper. This concept was courtesy of Ian Stoops. Ron Rudat completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Mike Good. Accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Chris Scott.
Mzimu* Corps are Infiltration and Sabotage experts. This concept was courtesy of Aaron Jenkins. Mark Pennington completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Mike Good. Accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Matthew LeCroy. *Ghost in Swahili
Night Raid is an Ex-Russian SSO heavy weapons and explosives specialist, complete with his trusty K-9, Ozzie. This concept was courtesy of JE Russell. Ron Rudat completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Bill Merklein. Ozzie and accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmasters by Ray Murphy (Night Raid and accessories) and Mark Gerwig (Ozzie).
Retelo is a Communications Specialist, complete with his carrier pigeon Homer. This concept was courtesy of R. Carson Mataxis. Ron Rudat completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Bill Merklein. Accessories modeled by Adam Bradley Freeman and Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Matthew LeCroy.
Midnight Ops Retelo is a Communications Specialist, complete with his carrier pigeon Homer. This concept was courtesy of R. Carson Mataxis. Ron Rudat completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Bill Merklein. Accessories modeled by Adam Bradley Freeman and Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Matthew LeCroy.
Runback is a Field Supply Specialist, complete with her Semi-Autonomous Robot Dog, PAC-DOG. This concept was courtesy of Scott Brown. Mark Pennington completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Bill Merklein. Accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Alex Huynh/Bainter.
Salty Dog is a U.S. Navy Construction Mechanic (Seabee). This concept was courtesy of John Cody Ivie. Ron Rudat completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Mike Good. Accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Matthew LeCroy.
Scrounger is a Quartermaster, and a mentor to Runback. He is joined by his trusty sidekick Luna, a cheetah that he rescued as a cub from smugglers while on mission in southern Ethiopia. This concept was courtesy of Joe Goldston. Mark Pennington completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Bill Merklein. Head sculpt by Mike Good. Accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmasters by Matthew LeCroy (Scrounger and accessories) and Mark Gerwig (Luna).
SHHHH is a Silent Ninja with a prosthetic leg. This concept was courtesy of Alexander Murrell. Mark Pennington completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Mike Good. Accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Ray Murphy.
Snakeheads are Enemy Underwater Troopers. This concept was courtesy of Raymond Theiss. Mark Pennington completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Mike Good. Accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Ray Murphy.
Sol Eagle is a Heavy Weapons expert and luchador champion. This concept was courtesy of David Emmanuelli Martinez. Ron Rudat completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Bill Merklein. Head sculpt by Mike Good. Accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Matthew LeCroy.


​BRAND AND PACKAGE DESIGN BY SHAWN AND ED MORRILL,

PACKAGE ART BY DOUG HART, AND FILE CARDS BY LARRY HAMA

Packaging is arguably the most important aspect of an action figure line. First impressions matter, and when done right, powerful packaging can distinguish a toy line from the competition. Action-packed artwork, bold colors, strong graphics, and captivating storytelling can draw in new collectors and win more shelf space.

The Operation: Recall brand and package design were developed by
Shawn Morrill and directed by Ed Morrill. Ed Morrill is a legendary package design and brand identity executive. He completed his first G.I.JOE assignment in 1970 – rebranding the line as the Adventure Team. He would go on to serve Hasbro for 20 years, overseeing packaging design and illustration for countless brands.

Doug Hart joined Hasbro in 1984 as an illustrator – initially working on My Little Pony. He began working on G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero in 1987 and painted beautiful figure and box art until then end of the line in late 1994. Doug Hart has been recalled to active duty and has completed 18 all-new package paintings to date, with more on the way!  

Larry Hama transformed action figures into a universe of entertainment as he authored hundreds of G.I.JOE comics and file cards from 1982 to now. His dossiers breath life into plastic, creating a world for the A.T.L.A.S. and Orthrus characters to live in, and setting up countless adventures to come! 

The figures below are shown in the order they will be released, with one wave per two rows. The first wave of four figures are due to arrive in December 2025, with subsequent waves to follow in a regular cadence (4-6 months is the goal) in perpetuity. 
Breacher is a Forced Entry Specialist, complete with his Belgian Malinois Hellhound. This concept was courtesy of Gabriel Mangum. Mark Pennington completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Bill Merklein. Head sculpt by Mike Good. Accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Ray Murphy. Package illustration by Doug Hart. File card by Larry Hama. [Y1W1F1]
Dark Reapers are Shock Troop Infantry. This concept was courtesy of Chris Scott. Ron Rudat completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Bill Merklein. Head sculpt by Mike Good. Accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Chris Scott. Package illustration by Doug Hart. File card by Larry Hama. [Y1W1F2]
Mzimu* Corps are Infiltration and Sabotage experts. This concept was courtesy of Aaron Jenkins. Mark Pennington completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Mike Good. Accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Matthew LeCroy. Package illustration by Doug Hart. File card by Larry Hama. *Ghost in Swahili [Y1W1F3]
General Mortífero is the mysterious enemy commander. This concept was courtesy of David Emmanuelli Martinez. Mark Pennington completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Mike Good. Accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Chris Scott. Package illustration by Doug Hart. File card by Larry Hama. [Y1W1F4]
Retelo is a Communications Specialist, complete with his carrier pigeon Homer. This concept was courtesy of R. Carson Mataxis. Ron Rudat completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Bill Merklein. Accessories modeled by Adam Bradley Freeman and Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Matthew LeCroy. Package illustration by Doug Hart. File card by Larry Hama. [Y1W2F1]
Sol Eagle is a Heavy Weapons expert and luchador champion. This concept was courtesy of David Emmanuelli Martinez. Ron Rudat completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Bill Merklein. Head sculpt by Mike Good. Accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Matthew LeCroy. Package illustration by Doug Hart. File card by Larry Hama. [Y1W2F2]
Bear Claw is a Survivalist, and while he spends a lot of time in the field his pet Raccoon Wilson is never far behind. This concept was courtesy of Gabriel Wilkinson. Ron Rudat completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Mike Good. Accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Matthew LeCroy. Package illustration by Doug Hart. File card by Larry Hama. [Y1W2F3]
Bengal is an Indian Sniper and Counterintelligence Specialist. This concept was courtesy of Terrence Mollendor. Ron Rudat completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Bill Merklein. Head sculpt by Mike Good. Accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Matthew LeCroy. Package illustration by Doug Hart. File card by Larry Hama. [Y1W2F4]
Salty Dog is a U.S. Navy Construction Mechanic (Seabee). This concept was courtesy of John Cody Ivie. Ron Rudat completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Mike Good. Accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Matthew LeCroy. Package illustration by Doug Hart. File card by Larry Hama. [Y1W3F1]
Damselfly is an Enemy Aerial Assault Trooper. This concept was courtesy of Ted Terranova. Ron Rudat completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Mike Good. Accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Ray Murphy. Package illustration by Doug Hart. File card by Larry Hama. [Y1W3F2]
SHHHH is a Silent Ninja with a prosthetic leg. This concept was courtesy of Alexander Murrell. Mark Pennington completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Mike Good. Accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Ray Murphy. Package illustration by Doug Hart. File card by Larry Hama. [Y1W3F3]
Runback is a Field Supply Specialist, complete with her Semi-Autonomous Robot Dog, PAC-DOG. This concept was courtesy of Scott Brown. Mark Pennington completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Bill Merklein. Accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Alex Huynh/Bainter. Package illustration by Doug Hart. File card by Larry Hama. [Y1W3F4]
Night Raid is an Ex-Russian SSO heavy weapons and explosives specialist, complete with his trusty K-9, Ozzie. This concept was courtesy of JE Russell. Ron Rudat completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Bill Merklein. Ozzie and accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmasters by Ray Murphy (Night Raid and accessories) and Mark Gerwig (Ozzie). Package illustration by Doug Hart. File card by Larry Hama. [Y1W4F1]
Cadavers are Silent Infiltrators. This concept was courtesy of Chad "Malcham" LaForce. Mark Pennington completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Mike Good. Accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Ray Murphy. Package illustration by Doug Hart. File card by Larry Hama. [Y1W4F2]
Lilith is a U.S. Army Paratrooper. This concept was courtesy of Ian Stoops. Ron Rudat completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Mike Good. Accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Chris Scott. Package illustration by Doug Hart. File card by Larry Hama. [Y1W4F3]
Clanker is a jet-pack-sporting Advance Scout, and his companion Tank is a genetically modified Galapagos tortoise. This concept was courtesy of Robert “Bobby” Earl. Mark Pennington completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Bill Merklein. Head sculpt by Mike Good. Accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Ray Murphy. Package illustration by Doug Hart. File card by Larry Hama. [Y1W4F4]
Scrounger is a Quartermaster, and a mentor to Runback. He is joined by his trusty sidekick Luna, a cheetah that he rescued as a cub from smugglers while on mission in southern Ethiopia. This concept was courtesy of Joe Goldston. Mark Pennington completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Bill Merklein. Head sculpt by Mike Good. Accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmasters by Matthew LeCroy (Scrounger and accessories) and Mark Gerwig (Luna). Package illustration by Doug Hart. File card by Larry Hama. [Y1W5F1]
Snakeheads are Enemy Underwater Troopers. This concept was courtesy of Raymond Theiss. Mark Pennington completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Mike Good. Accessories modeled by Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Ray Murphy. Package illustration by Doug Hart. File card by Larry Hama. [Y1W5F2]
Midnight Ops Retelo is a Communications Specialist, complete with his carrier pigeon Homer. This concept was courtesy of R. Carson Mataxis. Ron Rudat completed design for this figure, with Kirk Bozigian reviewing. Figure sculpt by Bill Merklein. Accessories modeled by Adam Bradley Freeman and Mark Gerwig. Paintmaster by Matthew LeCroy. Package illustration by Doug Hart. File card by Larry Hama. [Y1W5F3]
Each Operation: Recall Year One package includes one Operation: Recall Year One Campaign Medal. Clip and save these medals to redeem them for our 20th Year One figure! [Y1W5F4]

Ron Rudat and Mark Pennington are back to work on all-new Year Two figures! 
As we work through manufacturing and shipping all 20 "Year One" figures with our manufacturing partners, we'll continue developing all-new figures in parallel... with the goal of shipping Year Two Wave 1 in the regular cadence established by Year One Waves 1-5. Let's ROLL!  

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