GI Joe Classified Clutch & Vamp Review

In this video I review the GI Joe Classified Clutch and Vamp. I do compare it to the 1980’s Hasbro Vamp and see how faithful they were with it.
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[@Apunkwithtoys]

Before the comments start I made at least 2 mistakes. 1 is that I said the helmet was Grunts, it is Roadblock’s. 2nd was I did not show the engine compartment.

[@jacobfoster9185]

Wheels cover are armor and used in real life

[@mamunestor]

😂

[@melving2564]

That's what I was waiting for, lol all good

[@madmike8v72]

That's it, you're on time out!

[@Fore-Four-Dee-Too]

This vehicle is what got me started collecting classified.

[@Apunkwithtoys]

Well then you have a lot of catching up 😂. Honestly if you’re not a completest you came in at a good time as the figures that weren’t good are getting redone.

[@jhowe6346]

Great review! I got mine a few days ago and haven't been able to leave it alone! I love all the little details they threw in! The wheels are a little wobbly, but nothing so bad to complain about. I used double-sided tape for the ammo cans, and it's worked perfectly. Clutch is a great figure! I don't feel like he gets enough love, honestly. All in all, great vehicle and figure, great review! Thanks!

[@mr.b9397]

Got mine yesterday and opened it today. After watching your review I realized I made couple mistakes when putting all the accessories on. Thank you Lawrence, great review. Keep up the great work you do.

[@Apunkwithtoys]

Thank you, glad the video was able to help you.

[@alexalexandre1574]

My Vamp arrived yesterday. Very happy with it!!! Upgrades are coming...

[@Emerald_knight_photos]

Great review Lawrence. Getting mine tomorrow and already getting ideas 😊

[@LaurenceCooley]

I bet the peg on the .50 cal is for where it connects on Tiger force roadblock's backpack

[@johnlogan9427]

It is. He's shown with it mounted on his pack in the promotional photos.

[@gazz_N7]

Looks damn cool!! I like how easy the figure fits right in. The details look great, and those blue lights!! Thanks for the great review!!!

[@kevins1005]

It’s bigger than it looks in pics and videos.

[@davidr8389]

Great review. It looks awesome. Mine arrives tomorrow.

[@raymondchong1607]

Great review! Can’t wait for mine to arrive!

[@RoninX33]

Get mine on Friday, can't flipping wait!

[@80sToyBoy]

It looks amazing and so much fun, can't wait to get mine!

[@Apunkwithtoys]

It is, and people are really gonna start to see the space vehicles are going to take up.

[@jasontodd9]

Clutch's tattoos are a pinup girl, pistons, checkered flags, a flaming tire and wheel, and dice. It's hot rodding iconography. The OG filecard says "Clutch was a mechanic at Manny's Mean Machines and was heavily involved in racing street machines prior to enlistment."

[@lokiwartooth1138]

And a spark plug

[@derekholiman-xc8ve]

This looks great. Mine should be arriving tomorrow.

[@alvinlittles7620]

Get mine next week on Wednesday, can’t wait 👍🏾

[@stevenboyd3756]

Good video. I guess I'm part of the Vamp gang. Just got mine delivered. I don't mind watching multiple reviews of this vehicle on my favorite KZbin channels. I want to see what other hosts have to say about it.

[@Apunkwithtoys]

#vampspam

[@robinredick8952]

This is cooler than expected. Ready for a Mark II!

[@Apunkwithtoys]

I’m with you, even though I have no room

[@Toybountyhunter1974]

Great review man...will say you forgot to look under the hood. Can not wait till mine arrives

[@martinpoirier1254]

I want the Cobra MSV Combat set as the next repaint

[@Apunkwithtoys]

💪🏼

[@davegoodwin1848]

The only part I think they missed the .ark is the wheels/rims. I wish they would have made them the same custom mag style as the original V.A.M.P.

[@Apunkwithtoys]

I agree but it’s not a big complaint at all

[@loganholmberg2295]

Mines not showing up till next week but the ammo cans kinda piss me off. It feels like an after thought. How hard is it to mold in some lips on the gun ledge and some slots in the ammo cans so they clip in? I know use blutac but id rather they molded the cans to the rack then just have them flopping around. Feels lazy for the price. And you right about the wheels. Why not just mold std army steel rims on the wheels instead of that lazy star pattern? At least army wheels look cool with the inflation/deflation circute.

[@flaffel57]

Solid Review!! I’m bummed about the wheel wobble… it’s the only flaw.. everything else is as expected!

[@rongee7337]

NICE REVIEW BRO!!!

[@DucktorZom]

Great review! I think the hollowing & non-removable triggers are okay; easy to rig another makeshift mount underneath and realistically these things are way too hot and heavy to fire the way Roadblock does anyhow lol.

[@rewalrus]

Great review. The only thing Clutch is missing the cigarette and 6 pack of beer. (Just kidding, I know it’s for kids and kids of all ages). 😊 I get my VAMP today can’t wait.

[@Apunkwithtoys]

Thank you. You’re gonna enjoy this thing.

[@rewalrus]

I got the VAMP. I love the attention to detail. The suspension is a cool feature. The accessories are awesome. The only knit picking things are I wish there was foot pegs in the back for when someone holds the turret gun and a gun rack for the rifle (or is it a shotgun?). Although the rifle does fit back with the gas cans. I am very glad I bought it. Happy Friday!!

[@stevenleung5222]

Thanks Laurence! Great review and I can't wait to receive mine! I've the UK Action Force S.A.S Panther which is the US G.I.Joe Vamp equivalent that comes in black.

[@martinpoirier1254]

And don't forget the Cobra MSV combat set

[@jerzeenative]

Cool, my name is spelled the same way as yours. (Laurence) As for the flag, it is the same on tail flashes (planes) and the arm patches we wore. I gave all of my patches away to USOs at airports I visited.

[@Apunkwithtoys]

Actually that’s not how I spell my name, one person here just keeps spelling it that way lol

[@ShaneBrayla-ed9qz]

Great review 👍👍

[@michaelmcfarlandjr9015]

Great review, looks awsome!

[@CrimsonCobraCommander]

I can't wait to get my vamps I order three of them they look great

[@OutLan]

I *think* that thing on the hood is supposed to be a camera, like on the AWE Striker. But not totally sure. Someone at @hasbro needs to confirm for us.

[@Apunkwithtoys]

It’s an environment sensor, that’s from Hasbro.

[@OutLan]

@@Apunkwithtoys Oh. I like that better than a camera or a gun. Cool!

[@noahp3191]

people forget twin mount 50 cals exist, the m2 could be switched for which side the rounds loaded into

[@Apunkwithtoys]

💪🏼

[@blacknismo1978]

I agree with ya, it's a great vehicle but I do wish it had the vintage type wheels. I think the wheels are too big also

[@Apunkwithtoys]

I have no issues with the size of the wheels, I actually like that. My worry is how wobbly they are.

[@alphabarret7122]

That brown one is a tarp to cover most vehicles against dusts or rain.

[@campbellruleV1kiwiGI]

Awesome review my man beautiful vamp ❤

[@Apunkwithtoys]

Thank you

[@KEEPINGitREAL213]

Man... Those helmets look like the Ninja Turtles. And I can't unsee it!

[@ucitymetalhead]

The artwork on the back of the box shows that you are right about the ammo cans.

[@cyberfrank-bx2nv]

short review bro I saw the vamp next to the hiss and ram, it s fab! yet, nobody tried any other fig than Clutch inside... and he barely fits I can t wait to see Gung ho or Roadblock try D I honestly hope for an olive green Hummer with no driver in the future there were 3 models in 2005, green, black, and tan, one was a cargo version my ram - Breaker is coming, I can t wait to try Indy s or legends on it, D and Hasbro got me with Shockwave, I want it now, urban camo was too nice to resist and then I have 2 rams... so now you know... good show bro

[@grape0001]

Kudos to knowing the flag detail✊🏽

[@Apunkwithtoys]

Thank you. I actually looked this up years ago cause I was aggravated the Flagg was wrong and then learned I was wrong and the reasoning behind it.

[@walterwright8454]

Can't wait to get mine!!

[@Apunkwithtoys]

I think most people are gonna be happy with it

[@walterwright8454]

@@Apunkwithtoys I think the price isn't too bad, either. $100 gets you a figure and the vehicle. A good deal, I think.

[@jigsawnora3207]

I saw Bees battlegrounds first so because I'm a follower I want to see your excitement✨ Shipping notice says mine arrives in two days✨✨✨ watching your review now😃✨

[@paynestoysamples]

the one joe thing I didnt cancel hope mine comes in soon

[@Apunkwithtoys]

You’re gonna like it.

[@veganguy74]

Great review. I have the original VAMP as a kid and I also thought that was a small gun on the hood too, but having a fixed fun with a slightly downward angle on the front of a vehicle like this would be next to useless. I can think of more than one real military vehicle that had fixed forward firing weapons in front of the driver but that still doesn’t make them nearly useless. I’ll think of that piece as some sort of sensor. Those ammo cans on the twin 50 mount clearly should be sitting on that tray at the front as you have them, but the parts should either be pegged/slotted to stay on that shelf or the shelf should be narrower to allow the cans to be fixed to it with friction.

[@walterwright8454]

I looked at the blueprints online and they don't call out the "gun/sensor" on the hood.

[@Apunkwithtoys]

A few others thought it was a gun too, who knows right. Maybe I’ll ask someone who might know. Yeah I had to use an icky tack to get the ammo cans to stay put, there should be a peg or something.

[@steverino6954]

​@Apunkwithtoys If you heat up the ammo belts with a hair dryer and hold the ammo can in place on the shelf as it cools, it will sit correctly. I still used sticky tack, though as they're still loose on there without it. (I also used sticky tack on the gas cans and under Clutch's helmet.)

[@Agrimir]

I stacked the wheels on top and didn’t notice any discernible difference between them. I think it was planned, but not properly relayed to manufacturing and packing plants.

[@floydforthought9998]

Can’t wait for Indiana Jones to take out Cobra with the Joes 😂. This vehicle looks awesome.

[@cyberfrank-bx2nv]

ha, ha, same here bro, got my ram coming soon

[@BrickSomething]

Sweet! Settling down to check it out. Loved the vintage VAMP as a kid.

[@chrisbranyon5757]

You asked how those of us who got it liked it. Well I'm biased as Clutch and VAMP were huge favorites as a kid and I've been waiting for a Classified one sooo long. That being said I absolutely love this except I have one MAJOR gripe. The turret doesn't stay on. You plug it into trunk area but if you try and turn it, it pops off. It really aggravates me.

[@markendicott6874]

Good review - just got mine and looking to joining the owners club.

[@Apunkwithtoys]

😂😂😂

[@VermillionRacing]

My only issue with the classified stuff is they make the weapons rubbery and the figure hands hard as bricks, instead of the other way around. It'd be much easier to pose them if it was the other way around, and every gun wouldn't be crooked lmao

[@BrianGeers]

Oddly, the little gun-looking thing on the hood isn’t called out on the original blueprints for the VAMP or on the Mk II, so I guess it can be whatever you want it to be.

[@Apunkwithtoys]

I always thought of it as a little gun like Sherman tanks have. I’ve reached out to someone and we will see if they have an answer.

[@MotuGuru75]

Just came across your channel looking for some GI Joe content. Great review man. Very honest and thorough. Can't wait for my Vamp to get here this weekend.... Subscribed and looking forward to more of your vids.

[@turkishmurphy]

I'm digging the clutch

[@kgthegreatone943]

My vamp and clutch should be here Saturday

[@Apunkwithtoys]

Have fun with it. I think I’ll be doing some more pics this weekend

[@kgthegreatone943]

@Apunkwithtoys awesome and I will

[@MikeH7186]

Mine is showing up Saturday. Wanted to see the scale of the box because my Joe storage area is almost at the limit. Might just be able to squeeze this one under the roof.

[@roygalloway9006]

Should be getting mine soon. I noticed today that my credit card was charged.

[@tfhustler]

The old school Vamp turrets look like cool Lazer cannons

[@miklawson211]

Do you have any ideas for stopping the wheel wobble? The rpoblem with the 50cals is when firing forwards they would shoot ot the spotlights and windscreen? I think the 50cals need a higher mount to clear the windscreen and allow someone to sit/stand behind the guns?

[@Apunkwithtoys]

Nope the wheels are just like that, but they’re fine when moving it around. As for the guns, you can always find things that could be better but it is a toy and I believe they did a pretty good job.

[@lanzotv]

I really wanted the AWE Striker first, but this will do for now. It looked like you almost wanted to tear up during the ending of the video! Did you feel nostalgic for a second there?

[@Apunkwithtoys]

Tear up? No I do not get emotional over stuff like this, but I do like it. This makes the most sense to make because of all the others things it can be made into

[@starlord157]

Cool video man .

[@jrshelby]

Flag was wrong on classified RAM and fixed on Tiger Force RAM. Wheels are OK we will be seeing then a lot for sure. The bullit boxes have to go on the tray and not the deck as they would have to move with the guns.

[@jacobfoster9185]

Does the red cover come off the ax ?

[@WraithMace]

Damnit it dude your making me 2nd guess selling ny Classified STOP IT! Lol great video review!

[@lokiwartooth1138]

You shouldn't have lol. I bought 3 lol

[@bobdobalina8910]

BUT Is it worth the $100us for it? Is it COOL? YES! Good Review Thanks

[@Apunkwithtoys]

I can’t speak for everyone but I believe it’s worth $100 and I have no complaints paying that.

[@bobdobalina8910]

@@Apunkwithtoys I have one on the way. Thought the HISS was overpriced, but that's just imo. Take Clutch out and it's about $75. Not unreasonable, all things considered in today's market.

[@McFly48]

Worth every penny.

[@VermillionRacing]

Maybe we'll get a classified USS Flagg 👀😂

[@jthegrind]

This is nice!

[@floydwilliams8847]

I love it.

[@Apunkwithtoys]

It’s great.

[@gilchuson6050]

Waooo Amazing Piece!!!

[@jacobfoster9185]

😢 butter face falcon broke my heart

[@RoninX33]

I just pretend like he had a stroke so the other joes can give him sympathy

[@steverino6954]

ONE Joe figure doesn't meet everyone's Tinder standards.😢 Well, I can say from experience that a lot of us soldiers were not making it on any GQ covers, and we still defended the country and its interests just fine.😉

[@jacobfoster9185]

@steverino6954 clearly you were not a Devil Dog..because we are all stunningly beautiful. Falcon was my favorite as a kid which frustrated my family of Marines no end. Sadly the original has a bad face as well 🤬

[@steverino6954]

@@jacobfoster9185 No, I don't have a mug worthy of a Devil Dog, but I clean up okay. As for Flint, maybe there is a Marvel Legends head that would work. I know the Shield Agents pack came with a few. Or for a screaming action shot, maybe the Parker Robbins aka The Hood figure.

[@jacobfoster9185]

@steverino6954 that's a great idea thank you. I'm not pretty any more..lost my hand in Afghanistan but I was BEAUTIFUL ish

[@ShaneBrayla-ed9qz]

You got this one wayyyy faster than SnakeEyes lol

[@Astro319]

"IT IS A FAIRLY LARGE BOX" that's what she said 🙄 *I think he kinda looks like WWE guy Johnny Gargano

[@ucitymetalhead]

I really hope they come back in stock so i can get one.

[@BryanBassWME]

I did the same thing to my .50 cal cans. Lol.

[@alvinlittles7620]

Your wheels are on wrong, it’s like bigger one side and smaller on the other!! Like you have the smaller wheels on one side that are supposed to be in the front and the bigger ones on the other side that need to be in the back.

[@masterversal-toyhunter]

Oh yes - you get quite a bit there i see, mmm good to see it in hand.... so i can plan a we Vietnam / M*A*S*H style Camo netting command post Dio, for when i get mine around thee end of next month there..... which will get used / Displayed in a few military shows im apart of with thee HQ44 south club that displays all their WW2 or later vehicles 'and what have you' at air shows

[@Apunkwithtoys]

Sounds cool

[@rokkieteller5421]

Kinda a shame the guns and the axe are as soft as butter in hand again. And they said they will make the plastic harder. For a 100 figure you’d think they would make it harder plastic here

[@jasonpetrini7411]

classical auto turret wouldve been better though

[@RGRIII]

Kinda awesome and disappointing at the same time, the wheels seem blah and the fact that they didn't have some kind of clip for the ammo boxes is crazy for a 100.00 piece and 150+ now on ebay.

[@Apunkwithtoys]

That ammo box issue is really my only complaint, I think this is built pretty well.

[@brotherray3899]

The vamp is kind of underwhelming, Clutch is awesome, but the Vamp can barely fit figures in the vehicle

[@kevins1005]

It looks small in pics and videos. I have mine in hand and it’s not small. I’m also 6”5 with giant hands. This thing is a really good size. It’s not oversized like the vanguard though.

[@brotherray3899]

@@kevins1005 I was playing with the vamp before I went to sleep and it is amazing I just wish it could fit the big buck figures like road block and gung ho but other than that it is Amazing I love it💯

[@michaelkimel8290]

wasn't able to order one, sold out. WTH

[@jefferybrand4129]

My best guess is they’ll come back in stock when they ship the initial preorders. I got lucky and managed to sneak my order in last minute but it will likely be the last to ship.

[@lokiwartooth1138]

I got three cause I knew guys would say no then say yes later lol

[@andrewtaylor940]

You’re not gonna find it on sale until we get Tiger Force paint 😊

[@kevins1005]

Nope. If they do a tiger force one it will be a very limited run and it sell out.

[@andrewtaylor940]

@@kevins1005 So far anything Tiger Force/Python Patrol has been Target. And has kind of flooded the space after awhile. A Night Force deco will probably be Walmart, Tiger Force Target. Just from looking at the box, Hasbro fully intends to put this on shelves somewhere. Some version of it.

[@liquididentity101]

Needs a wash of dirt and grime. Everything is just so clinical and clean and mundane right out of the box. Get some mud on those tires, some dust on the panels, and some grease in those wheel wells. The seats needs a nice worn leather wash too. This is an awesome start.. just needs some extra character added. Sadly, there isn't enough ability to add figures to the back and sides...

[@Vexxed_]

I am surprised Vala didn't get the vanguard out first.

[@ToddyCee]

from what I recall, the vanguard was suppose to come out before the hiss shipped, but meanwhile they still want to crap talk about the gi joe team when they were scared to release the vanguard next to the hiss or vamp. Can’t blame Chinese new year, that happened a few weeks ago, the vanguard was suppose to come out months ago lol

[@rokkieteller5421]

@@ToddyCeeit’s better that those vehicles came out before the Vanguard comes out so we can see how much they scale together. Plus it helps to see how much value your getting when the plastic quality on the accessories suck on the Vamp plus the wobbly wheels are concerning. Plus the Vamp can hold four figures as best while the Vanguard can hold 10 if you want to

[@ToddyCee]

@@rokkieteller5421 can you explain why the wheels are concerning or you just highlighting the one thing punk pointed out to make your case that Valaverse is better than classified like you always do? Does Bobby even know you, I mean I would understand why fanboys like joe because of nostalgia and a toyline that’s lasted over decades. But what’s your kick spending all your time scouring KZbin comment sections to down talk classified and talk praises on Valaverse? It’s clear no one takes this as serious as you. Also your explanation makes no sense, it’s been clear from the jump the vanguard doesn’t scale with with the HISS or vamp and that pissed them off. But again, if I want misinformation I rather get it from them and not you Good luck to you.

[@rokkieteller5421]

@@ToddyCee good to see I have a fan here. Surprised you even check the comments in the videos where so many other die hard Joe fans love to comment how much better their brand is compared to an indie where over time the products they are coming out are poor quality repaints and reuse to a point even the diehard Joe fans are getting tired. Why don’t you notice that or are you turning a blind eye to them seeing how many they are in every video. Also the Vanguard is a real life car that is you stand next to one it’s that big. The Vamp is based on a prototype car that never made into mass production. The Hiss tank is scaled up but next to the Vanguard it shows how small the tank was if put next to a real in scale vehicle. Time to get real instead of living in your denialism. Cause if nostalgia is all you care about then your nostalgia will die with your generation. Good luck getting with the times

[@ultramag0343]

FYI : bullets are called rounds in the real world 🙂

[@andrewtaylor940]

Flood KZbin? But Ironken said not to! They’re gonna revoke your ToyTuber license!

[@DareDevilDave75]

And the ammo cans have no place to mount. That works real well in a fire fight. Sorry, I’m being “toxic.” Hasbro is halfheartedly laughing their way all the way to the bank.

[@lokiwartooth1138]

What's up man. Did you order one?

[@jacobfoster9185]

Unpopular opinion I'm sure but I like this FAR more than the tank from action force.

[@starlord157]

Not sure it’s an unpopular opinion. It’s a different vehicle . This one is way smaller and more agile looking and the vanguard is more of a larger transport style . If you’re talking about quality, then ya you have an unpopular opinion .

[@jacobfoster9185]

@starlord157 hmm...the vamp is absolutely high quality and I don't know if the vanguard is 100.00 better..but I definitely think I'm having some sentimental feelings about the vamp. My brother has a real life Tank...not sure if that's what Rezvani calls it or if he just calls it that. He has EVERY option. Haha he's one fender bender from being a movie villain. It starts life as a jeep wrangler I'd love to tease him about this but he knows that Hyundai made my Equus Bass 770..man I love the car though. Next to my Rally fighter it's the most fun to drive. Sorry rambling. I don't get to talk with anyone about this stuff. I ve been calling vanguard action force..is that incorrect? I'm definitely getting the Vanguard one as well as the vamp. I feel that the properties work very well with eachother. Thank you for taking the time to respond. I hope that you and those you care for are happy, healthy, and safe this new year. Semper Fidelis P.S I apologize for any words that are out of context or poor punctuation and misspellings .I lost my hand in Afghanistan so now I dictate rather than type and apparently the program thinks that because I'm of italian decent I must have a speech impediment like Rocky.

[@starlord157]

Thank you and I wish the same for you and yours. And I agree, I think both go nicely together and I know some people draw the line in the sand, but I definitely see the appeal for a lighter more agile vehicle .

[@DareDevilDave75]

Thank you for not calling it a Jeep. As the owner of three jeeps, that would hurt. Vamp was based on a concept that was rejected due to poor quality. Doesn’t really make sense that an elite special forces unit would use it. I have the original, and the desert tan mark two. no way in hell I would give Hasbro money for this! Why are they getting millions of dollars for things? They’ve already made in a different scale?! Classified is ludicrous. Still love your channel.

[@cajuncoyote2039]

The Vamp looks much better than the Vala soccer mom suv.

[@rokkieteller5421]

Too bad there’s plenty of issues regarding plastic quality on a $100 set. Doubt Hasbro can replace them seeing it’s sold out everywhere

[@rokkieteller5421]

Hey he called you losers out. Probably will make a “SUV” sticker in his decal sheet to troll you losers