G.I. Joe 25th Anniv Vehicles

Fri, Mar 28, 2008

Vamp Jeep w/Clutch - G.I.Joe vs. Cobra vehicles from Hasbro.

They’re almost here! The G.I. Joe 25th Anniv vehicles (w/ figures) from Hasbro will be released June 2008 for about $20(USD). I still have a few of my original vehicles, including one of my first G.I. Joe favorites, the VAMP Jeep. It was first released in U.S. toy stores in 1982 and came with the straight-armed version of Clutch. These new upgraded, fan-favorite 80s vehicles include Serpentor’s Air Chariot, the Cobra “Trouble Bubble”, RAM motorcycle, Hiss Tank, Armadillo Tank and VAMP Jeep.

It’s nice getting a new G.I. Joe vehicle and putting on all the decals. There’s something therapeutic about placing “Warning: Gun is big” decals all over. You know, I’m really enjoying Hasbro’s 25th Anniversary G.I. Joe toys, but they’re hard to find. What about you? How many of these new figures have you found at your local stores? How many have you picked up and which ones are you looking for?


5 Comments

Comment by Shawn from Branded in the 80’s

Mar 28, 2008 @ 2:31 pm

Holy crap have the figures been hard to find in the Atlanta area. I have to admit that I have a bunch, 18 so far, but I’ve felt like I was 19 again scouring the shelves for new Star Wars POTF figures.

At first I was trying to find any of the figures that I had growing up, but I sort of ditched that idea to concentrate on my favorite characters. To be honest, I’m more jazzed about the packaging than the figures themselves. There’s just something magical about seeing the dynamic painted character against the fireball backdrop that makes me feel like I’m 8 again.

The only figure that I’ve really wanted that’s completely alluded me so far is Flash, though I’d also like to find a Snowjob with a nice card (mine is all bent up.)

So far my favorite figure has to be the single carded Storm Shadow (cobra version) because it features the original artwork from 1985. I’m cool with the rest of the figures having updated paintings, but that original art is pretty awesome.

I hope they decide to single card the Baroness, and I’d love to see a Barbecue released…

Comment by lamartherevenger

Mar 28, 2008 @ 3:39 pm

good gravy!!! the VAMP!!!!!! back in 82 right before christmas, mybrother and i went on a “present expedition” and found 2 GI Joe toys in my parents closet. fearing discovery, we took off before we could look more closely at the gifts. my brother got the VAMP and clutch and i got the MOBAT. steeler was my fave for a bit. i’ve only scene a single carded cobra commander and a crimson guardsman here in PA. They had 2 or 3 different versions of the 5 piece collections. savage, my friend you make me very jealous right now. grrr.. the child comes first before GI JOE…..

Comment by Savage

Mar 28, 2008 @ 4:08 pm

I’ve only got the Cobra and Joe 5-packs that I got at the Comic-Con last year. I’m always actively looking when we go out shopping. I’ve only found a few that were mangled and I won’t buy them with messy packaging. I enjoy the artwork as much as the figure too. I expect if I find some real cherry ones I’ll buy them.

Comment by Ramen Junkie

Mar 28, 2008 @ 7:22 pm

They were hard to find for a while, now they are fairly plentiful around here though it’s all stuff I have. One Wal-Mart has like 10 pegs PACKED with the wave made up of re-releases of the boxed sets we got initially. I’m worried they may give up on the line if they don’t sell.

Comment by Paul

Apr 3, 2008 @ 1:22 pm

I have almost all the figures and they’ve been tough to find, but I’ve been pretty lucky I guess.

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