"Raising the Flag On Iwo Jima" - Complete Figure Set

For the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, I'm focusing on the first portrayal I'm aware of in custom Lego of Marines as they appeared during this pivotal engagement. As the war in the Pacific came to a conclusion, with the old breed of Marines and disbanded Raider and Paramarine battlaions mixing in with new units of draftees, huge variances in equipment increased. Further amplified by the desolate landscape, and relatively colder temperatures on Iwo Jima, just about every variety of equipment and uniform from WWII make an appearence. 

This figure set is the result of several months of research into the Marines who raised the second flag on Suribachi, their lives and fates, and the decades long conspiracies regarding their identities. 

I've recreated each Marine in the original image as closely as possible, referencing not only the iconic photo, but delving into deep research to find alternate glimpses of each man in lesser published photos and film reels. Each Marine is complete with art based on the exact equipment worn, with no two alike. Of particular interest is the prominence of the army issued M1941 field jacket, of which 4 of the 6 Marines are wearing to combat the colder climate on Iwo Jima, contrary to how the image is normally colorized. Special attention has been paid to the unique details that came into play identifying each Marine correctly as of the 2019 findings. Noteable are Hayes' frogskin poncho wrapped around his belt, Sousely's empty canteen cover and wire cutters, Schultz's hanging helmet liner strap, and Keller's bandoliers. 

This figure set provides the first opportunity in custom Lego to create your own flag raising MOC with the likeness of each indiviudal Marine, or use them to portray their actions during the battle, before and after the iconic image. 

Note: Only the base model is available at this time while I search for a deluxe packaging solution that will fit the full set of figures. If you are trying to assemble collectors editions of each of my figures, keep your eyes peeled in the future! 

Base Model - Complete figure in hand-stamped numbered case inspired by WWII era packaging. Unsealed. This packaging again, is hand-stamped and is not intended to look perfect. 

Art featured on these figures include: 

• Custom printed BrickArms M1 Steel Pot helmet with tan frogskin camo
• Custom printed minifigure heads using each Marine's ID photo. 
• M1941 army field jacket
• Marine contract wool undershirt
• Marine undershirt ( late war green)
• P1941 dungaree jacket
• P1941 dungaree trousers 
• Marine contract M1923 cartridge belt 
• Marine contract M1936 pistol belt
• Frogskin poncho (wrapped around belt variant)
• P1941 haversack
• Jungle first aid kit
• Army M1942 first aid kit
• Marine P2 canteen 
• Ka-Bar fighting knife
• Marine contract wire cutter pouch
• M7 Grenade launcher 
• Rifle ammo bandoliers
• Navy N1 "Boondocker" field shoes  
• Inside leg Marine dungarees printing 
• Holographically sealed packaging (original and collectors edition) 
• Hand stamped WWII inspired packaging (base model) 

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