G.I. Joe V.A.M.P. with Double Clutch
G.I. Joe V.A.M.P. with Double Clutch
- Guns, guts, and glory! Fun in the tub or in the air! Includes exclusive Clutch action figure!
G.I. Joe is back and he’ll fight for freedom wherever there’s trouble! A Real American Hero continues with this electrifying assortment that features awesome 3 3/4-inch scale figures based on the characters and designs of the earlier Real American Hero line. Each set includes at least one figure with a vehicle for awesome military action! Ages 5 and up. The G.I. Joe Vamp with Clutch Vehicle is back! The original driver Clutch is included, and is ready to drive you back to the 1980s. This fun vehicle has rolling wheels, positionable armaments, seating for tons of figures. Cobra won’t know what hit them! G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero is a military-themed line of action figures and toys. Produced by Hasbro, the toy line lasted from 1982 to 1994, producing well over 500 figures and 250 vehicles and playsets. The line reappeared in 1997 and has continued in one form or another to the present day. It was supported by 2 animated series, as well as a major comic series published by Marvel Comics. Hasbro officially announced a new line of 25th anniversary 3 3/4-inch G.I. Joe figures on January 18, 2007 and has stated that the figures will be all new sculpts and the most detailed and articulated G.I. Joe figures ever!
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars GI Joe V.A.M.P.
Just like the toy from the 80’s, only better. The G.I. Joe Vamp, with Clutch figure (renamed Double Clutch, for whatever reason) is just about a perfect remake of the classic 80’s toy you can get. More details have been added, such as a front hood that opens, removable shovel on front end, and better detailing. A must have for anyone how enjoys the old G.I. Joe cartoon or comic book. Yo Joe!
5 Stars The 2008 VAMP is a great modern homage to the original 1982 VAMP. AWESOME!
1982 was a memorable year for me. My grandmother bought me a G.I. Joe vehicle when I was very young and it happened to be the VAMP.
Granted, I grew up with “Star Wars” toys as a child but I suppose because of the animated television series and because of Marvel comic book series, as a child I was quite drawn towards the toyline and to this day, the VAMP (Multi-Purpose Attack Vehicle) continues to be my favorite vehicle of the G.I. Joe toy series.
In 2007, Hasbro celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the “Real American Hero” G.I. Joe line and in 2008, the VAMP has had a re-release with the Clutch figure (now known as DOUBLE CLUTCH). Currently available in stores right now for $14.99.
For me, buying this was because of nostalgia but over 25 years later, it’s still comforting to know that children can enjoy this same vehicle as I did when I was a child.
Of course, the vehicles have a bit more detail now and the hood opens. Also, the figures released now are no longer 3 3/4 but newly sculpted 100mm figures based on the classics. Also, no more need for the O-rings, as these new figures are more updated for modern times with a swivel chest and more articulation. Also, in 2008, the VAMP DRIVER, Clutch is now known as Double Clutch.
But all in all, this 2008 release is awesome homeage to the original 1982 VAMP.
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