Fast forward to today, thanks to smart marketeers in toy companies, they realised that these "deprived" children have all grown up and now have something they never had as a child. Yes! Purchasing Power!!. So they started to repackage old toys lines and selling them knowing that there will be a market for them.
I love GI Joe mainly because there are many different characters and each comes with a specialize skill. I love the "old school" card art and have dedicated a wall in my toy room to show off the lovely card art (GI Joe wall).
The Cobra H.I.S.S tank was one of my favourite vehicles growing up. I did not get the one which was released as part of the Target-exclusive "Attack on Cobra Island" wave of vehicles in 2008. This was because I wanted the black version which was the first H.I.S.S tank released in 1983.
The vehicle comes with a H.I.S.S commander (blue). Actually I would rather have the H.I.S.S driver (red) instead.
Action features of the tank:
1) The cannons on top of the tank can swivel and elevate
2) The canopy opens to fit the H.I.S.S commander
3) The Turret can hold 1 figure
4) At the back of the tank, there is a platform which can hold more figures (excuse to buy more cobra troopers!)
5) Simulated treads with free-rolling wheels underneath
I bought it mainly because it brings back memories. Damn those marketeers are good! :P
File Card
Front View
H.I.S.S commander
Carrying troops into battle!
Always dependable!
2 comments:
this is cool...i am still contemplating if i should pick this up...if they had working tracks, i would not think so much..haha...did you pick up the red plane ? can't rem what it was called...
If they had working tracks,it would have been perfect!
The red plane is called Firebat. I did not pick it up but after you reminded me I am now tempted...:P
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