Last Crusade Motorcycle/Sidecar Toy

[Rock Ford]

One of the guys from work gave me some 12" GI joe figures along with some vehicles and guns. One of the vehicles looks like the one from the LC. I might be able to modify this to make it match the screen but I need some pics. Otherwise I might put it up for sale on Ebay. This motorcycle fits 12" figures what do you guys think about it?

[GCR]

I think it's pretty cool as is, to be honest! Maybe a new paintjob and removal of the MG-34 on the sidecar...oh and when you do paint it, paint over the Afrika Korps. symbol on the front of the sidecar (well, this toy company's version of the Afrika Korps. symbol, anyway...which is historically inaccurate).

I'm not sure if the actual model of bike is the same as LC or not, but paint it gray/green and put Indy on it and it will look pretty damn close to me!

-GCR

[raider57]

That really is a very nicely detailed cycle for a GI Joe toy. AS GCR mentioned, a new paint job and a bit of "weathering" will result in a great Indy piece. One thing, you should probably try to remove that Afrika Korps marking prior to painting,or you will most likely still see it's outline under the paint. Gentle scraping or light sanding should remove it. The DAK emblem is inaccurate as GCR said,because Swatikas are outlawed in most European countries, for obvious reasons! Then again,that cycle MAY BE HIGHLY valuable to a GI Joe collector.Someting to consider. It looks like brand new too!!.... That bike there looks like either a DKW or NSU, since it does not feature the horizontally opposed "boxer" engine like BMW and Zundapp used.
Cheers,raider57

[Rock Ford]

raider57 said:

That really is a very nicely detailed cycle for a GI Joe toy. AS GCR mentioned, a new paint job and a bit of "weathering" will result in a great Indy piece. One thing, you should probably try to remove that Afrika Korps marking prior to painting,or you will most likely still see it's outline under the paint. Gentle scraping or light sanding should remove it. The DAK emblem is inaccurate as GCR said,because Swatikas are outlawed in most European countries, for obvious reasons! Then again,that cycle MAY BE HIGHLY valuable to a GI Joe collector.Someting to consider. It looks like brand new too!!.... That bike there looks like either a DKW or NSU, since it does not feature the horizontally opposed "boxer" engine like BMW and Zundapp used.
Cheers,raider57

I know nothing about bikes besides Harleys, OCC, West Coast Choppers, Indian and the other one Nortons? I do believe this toy is like new not a scratch on it yet. It was made by 21st Century Toys according to the bottom. This is not Hasbro, some of the other items I recieved are hasbro. I'm still in the air about selling it on Ebay as is or customize it for me