The PopCulteer
March 6, 2026

The PopCult Toybox

Today I’m going to treat you to a photo essay and mini-review of a very exciting, small-batch action figure created by a couple of friends of mine from the Marx Action Figure collecting community.

These were developed by Scott C. Stewart and Rick Provence and their inaugural figure is the first new Marx-style body designed in half a century.

There have been many reproductions of Marx action figures made over the years, but they either use the original molds, or were new molds that replicated the original designs.

This is the 1SG Augustus Lange – New Battles of the Great Plains Figure. Scott began selling these through his Stewart’s Attic website a few weeks ago, and I missed out on the first batch. Luckily, I was able to score one from the second batch, but as I write this, they are down to their last one. However, the plan is to keep making them, and eventually introduce more figures. In fact, one is already in the prototype mode, and will use this body, with a different head, and molded in gray.

This is a cool, 1/6 scale action figure, depicting an historical figure, and it’s a wonderful addition to my collection.

Back to Augustus Lange, let me quote from the website:

For the first time in nearly 60 years, Marx-style action figures are getting a completely new body—built from the ground up with new and improved construction for better durability, fit, and display.

This release features a unique uniform jacket and newly designed arms, delivering a fresh, more authentic look while staying true to the classic Marx spirit.

Each figure comes fully equipped with a premium mix of soft and hard authentic accessories, including:
Campaign Hat
Forager Cap
Dress Helmet
Fabric Great Coat
Neckerchief with adjustable slide
Folded Gauntlets
Pistol Belt with holster and frogs
Saber
Binoculars
Bugle
Pistol and Rifle

To complete the experience, the set also includes a separate Battle Map and Manual, featuring an Order of Battle and a historical overview of the Battle of the Hundred-in-the-Hands / The Fetterman Fight (December 21, 1866)—the battle where 1SG Lange fought and tragically lost his life.

Proudly made by RPSS Custom Marx Toys. Created by Veterans. Proudly Made in America.

I”ve known Scott for more than fifteen years (he’s even starred in a PopCult video), and I’ve bought dozens of his custom creations of hats and other gear. Rick has a tremendous reputation as a customizer, and together they have created a wonderful new addition to the ranks of Best of the West and Fort Apache Fighters of the past.

Let me address the price first. While it may seem high to a non-collector, for a new 12″ figure, complete with cloth, vinyl and plastic accessories, with an instruction manual and a full-color two-piece box, this is less than half what comparable short-run custom figures go for. In short, it’s a bargain and worth every penny. $125 is not too high for such a high-quality figure.

The figure itself is wonderfully-sculpted, with new details and designs. The plastic used for the body is not identical to the Marx figures of the past, or most of the newer reproductions. It’s harder and seems like it would be much easier to paint, if someone wanted to customize it further. The headsculpt, which does appear to be the same kind of plastic that they used on vintage figures, is crisp and very well-done. He fits right in with Johnny West and Captain Maddox, stylistically.

The plastic accessories are largely reproductions of vintage pieces, although that impressive dress helmet is new to me. They are top notch. The cloth duster and neckerchief are also terrific.

I’m going to run some photos here to give you a better idea of how cool this figure is, but I will warn you that, with my MG flaring up, I did not try to put all the accesories on the figure like I would normally do for a photo shoot. The spirit was willing, but the fingers are weak.

But here’s how this figure looks…

Here’s the set, in a photo swiped from Scott’s website.

A close-up of the face of Augustus Lange

Close-up of the new arm detail

The equipment manual and the hard and soft plastic accessories.

The dress helmet is awesome.

Mr. Lange models the duster and campaign hat, next to the map on the inner box. My fingers would not let me snap the snaps or attempt to tie the neckerchief.

Glamour shot!

A closer look at the map

We wrap up our photos with one more swiped from Scott’s website that shows off the set.

And that is this week’s PopCulteer. If you’re interested in 1SG Augustus Lange, I hope you get the last one. If not, I’m sure Scott and Rick will make more.

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