HCC788 - 1984 SKY HAWK - vintage G. I. Joe toy review! - HD S02E12

[@kennethmalone4689]

The Sky Hawk was probably my favorite small vehicle. I played with it quite a bit and never had any problems with parts breaking or even falling apart.

[@cowpuddles4851]

This thing is gorgeous. I used it every time I played with my Joes. Easily in my top five vehicles. Thanks for reviewing it!

[@thephotoviper]

Another one of my favorite reviews!!! Those fins just wouldn't cooperate... 😂😅😂

[@jamesschulziii9098]

I had that cool aunt that normally didn't buy gifts but...one Christmas, closer to new years I got this. I already had it but it dawned on me at 10-11 years old, I just army built me an escort for my skystriker. Lol. Those pieces would not stay on I feel in hindsight model glue would've held them on with less frustrating results. Playing with this toy was rough sometimes although I love it still to this day. 😎

[@christianhafer9819]

I just picked up an unbroken, mint condition one for only 35 dollars. As I suggested month's ago when I last commented, some Blu tack is making the fins and whatnot fit much better to where they're not falling off every minute. And you can't see it, so it looks great.

[@JayFamous13]

Crazy. I always considered the Skyhawk one of the sturdier vehicles, mainly because it was so simple. I don't remember being afraid of actually breaking it nor do I remember the fins coming off so easily. Looking at your experience, I can only surmise that I blocked it all out.

[@HCC788]

+JayFamous13 Maybe your Skyhawk was just special. You got the one good one.

[@JayFamous13]

+HoodedCobraCommander788 Nah, I trust your reviews. I'm just going to assume that my brain is protecting me from reality.

[@2000sonydude]

I played with the Sky Hawk when I was a kid. I had three of them and I never had such a problem with broken skids and wings falling off. I really think it is due to age. If the toy would not be so old it would hold up better. I did get the 25th and they did improved on it but does not carry the same nostalgia as the 1984 one.

[@elchingon1458]

I had a chromed one. Loved it.

[@terrancechilds3049]

I love to see the Battle Force 2000 Fortress completely assembled

[@glennrobbins2372]

Great review. When I bought the box of over 100 Joes and vehicles at a yard sale for my son, one of the vehicles was the Sky Patrol version. We glued the stablizers on so he could use it and he used either the 90's version of Law or the Cobra Night Viper as it's pilot.

[@JMitsuruDavis]

In one of the old episodes they used it as a skiff/skimmer to chase Zartan. The Joes actually stop and get out and the Sky Hawk stays buoyant on the water.

[@jasonmaiden5026]

I'm nearly certain that a concept vehicle identical to the Skyhawk was featured in Popular Mechanics

[@OzzieBricks]

The advert for this set was hilarious. Great work

[@CaptainSpalding72]

I loved this fucking thing! It was cheap in price but infinitely useable in various scenarios.

[@Mlopez_602]

I had this and I loved it as a kid. I have four of them now.

[@viper-qi1po]

nice work on the tape fix for joint tightening...ive had to use that method a couple of times on my older toys!

[@mgvillanmp478]

I had this I glued the fins ti prevent them from falling off.. I got to agree with his fragile this thing is ..after the skis on mine broke ..I just gave up on it ..this one got a update in the just released 50th anniversary as a Arctic battle pack I don't have it but they did change the name and gave it a pretty nice update

[@HCC788]

I have heard the updated version fixed the skid problem, too.

[@mgvillanmp478]

HoodedCobraCommander788 the down side..it comes with another snake-eyes figure..lol

[@HCC788]

Haha! More Snake-Eyes. I should buy stock in whatever company produces black plastic.

[@mgvillanmp478]

HoodedCobraCommander788 that would be a good idea!!!lol

[@jackburton3212]

I never understood the "things popping off" dilemma. I'd just glue it into place as long as it wasn't something that was meant to be removed (canopies, engine covers, etc).

[@christianhafer9819]

Agreed. That's what I've done to many of my vehicles.

[@mattlerch531]

excellent review. nice that you mentioned the dreadnok air assault exclusives from sears. i got those off ebay and sold to a friend that wanted all dreadnok gear. there was also a convention exclusive a few years ago, a blue/gray camo pattern.

[@kennethschlayer4614]

I have a reissue skyhawk that has a glass canopy and additional hardpoints, and the skid issue seems to have been addressed.

[@bobastu]

Thanks for the review. I fondly remember the creaking plastic sound everytime I forced the vertical stabs into their mating slots. I remember the skids were exactly the same width of something else, maybe the HQ jail? I just can not remember what it was.

[@delvis7842]

I could imagine this in the real world if it were a gyrocopter or a mini helicopter

[@WynterNZ]

I think you left Firefly unattended near the Sky Hawk .. >.>

[@gochem3013]

I miss Sears. (1999-2018) 😭

[@jmsberetta]

cool review its one of my favorite vehicles for sky patrol

[@HCC788]

james strickland At some point I will check out the sky patrol version.

[@Morgaine4194]

I must be lucky, those fins stay on very well on my example

[@kyleguiffredoguiffredo9047]

There was an episode where it was skiing across water chasing cobra though the swamps !

[@christianhafer9819]

Put some Blu tack in the slots to keep the wings on and such, brother. Or Krazy glue. Simple enough.

[@Straight0uttaCrofton]

another one i never had for some reason - seems like something i would have wanted. maybe never saw it on the shelves?

[@robmichael4934]

I think you have the same problem I have with this toy, big hands. I have such big hands that the wings fall off the sky hawk because it is such a small toy and hard to hold and not knock off the wings. Lol. Great review.

[@yonaryalbertopachanohurtad9120]

Excelente fue mi primer vehículo de la fábrica Rubiplas

[@NachtSchreck13]

had this one, too. Pretty cool.

[@jakeproven256]

The conquest was more of a replacement for the skystriker.

[@mmorpger0558]

Sky Hawks could fight F.A.N.G.s and Trouble Bubbles as well.

[@jackburton3212]

🤣 "I know it's just a toy and it's not trying to piss me off"

[@markmierau5189]

100% agree with this review

[@chrismayer3919]

use white/Elmers glue for the fins, and rubber cement for the engine pivot connection! ;-)

[@white-dragon4424]

Yes, it is very well armed for the size of it, too well armed. You say that it's got TWO M-61 Vulcan cannons and those cannons underneath the nose? Have you seen the size of a single Vulcan cannon along with its ammo barrel? Just one such gun takes up a large part of a normal fighter, let alone something so small as that tiny vehicle. Also, how does it fly with no wings or rotors? Those engines alone aren't enough to keep it aloft.

[@codyneuburg1825]

I do that with My Glued on one's as well

[@maxbrandt6]

This would have been cool to see something close to this in the second (better) G.I. JOE movie.

[@trans8010]

The Hawk I have is pretty tight around the wings and I've had no trouble with them falling out. Perhaps mine wasn't used as often?

[@JoeMotionVideos82]

Could you do a review on the Locus?

[@KitCPerez]

Byron Kellogg is the Locust really the replacement of the Skyhawk?

[@racerxgundam]

i had this as a kid and i hated it. i had the same problems that you did...i was SHOCKED at its shoddy construction...even back then. The design never jived with me as well..it just looks odd. it was a toy i soon forgot about and never played with much. Now as an adult i have rather mix feelings about it. As i look back...the skyhawk showed up alot in the cartoons and its one of the vehicles that feels very iconic to the series. The skyhawk to me is sorta like that bad girlfriend we all dated. at the time..ur happy its over and never want to see that person's face again. over time, not that you would ever date that person again..you can't help but wonder what could have been. i kinda wish hasbro had a second crack at this one back in the day.

[@aped3]

Have you done the SILVER HAWK review ???

[@TheDarthvalen]

Very cool review brother

[@HCC788]

Thank you!

[@TheDarthvalen]

You go it brother

[@Die-CastMetal]

Wow, what a little...deal.

[@lazarus30001]

I understand your frustration.

[@1022wil]

yup your 100% right about the Sky Hawk design they would of nick named it the widow maker cause any one trying to fly the dam thing would end up dead or badly messed up by the way great review as all ways

[@HCC788]

Thank you!

[@jasonluttrull5953]

I've never owned a Sky Hawk. That may not change.

[@HCC788]

Jason Luttrull Hasbro will not cover any therapy bills.

[@tikifire]

It's very fragile. I have mine from my childhood and it's basically in pieces from storage (though the skids are amazingly still in one piece). I tried pulling the engines loose and the clip completely snapped off, cheapo plastic. Agreed that it is a good looking design, but sheesh does it fall/break apart easily.

[@HCC788]

Tikifire's Retro Clubhouse It was made to be as cheap as possible. Once you clip the engines in, I don't think they anticipated them being taken out again. It puts a lot of strain on that clip. Not surprised it broke. Mine is close to snapping, so I'm just going to leave it alone.

[@shanehai2699]

HoodedCobraCommander788 If you want to eliminate the tape and greatly reduce the risk of breaking the clip when removing it, I have a suggestion that I've used many times with customizing, and it's SUPER SIMPLE. Depending upon your personal comfort with using power tools, you MAY want adult supervision, so ask your wife's permission and have her close by in case you need help. 😉 I know she's a good sport, and you may even want to film your fix, as both a public service and a comedic short. Personally, I know I'd be curious to see how that would go down. 😊 Anyway, as I said, very simple to fix those engines and reduce the risk of clip breakage. You will need: Hairdryer, rubbing alcohol, and either CLEAR nail polish (you may be able to borrow your wife's...IF you ask nicely!), or Future floor polish, depending on your preference. (Personally, I'd just go with the nail polish on this one, so you can brush it on without any mess.) Step 1) Activate hairdryer on High, for about 30-60 seconds, directed at the clip. (This will SLIGHTLY heat and soften the plastic clip just enough to safely remove the engine component without breaking it.) I've suggested the option of an additional 30 seconds, going up to a minute, because of the age of the plastic...just in case. Step 2) After removing engine component, proceed to remove the tape and clean off sticky residue with the rubbing alcohol. Step 3) Using the nail polish applicator brush, carefully and evenly apply the clear polish to the formerly taped area, coating it all the way around. Let the clear coating dry for a couple of hours and apply second coat. repeat this process a couple more times, and let it dry completely for a day or two (to maximize the hardness of the polish so it doesn't peel when clipping back in place). Step 4) Again, using the hairdryer, heat the plastic clip and pop the engines back in place. Everything should be snug and undamaged, without the taped look and still function as it originally did. You can also apply a very light coat of polish to the wing sections, on the points that tab into the slots, so they also fit more snugly and don't fall off as easily. (You're essentially just slightly building up the surface areas on these parts to increase friction and tightness. This technique also works with loose joints on the figures as well.) 😉 This should solve most of the issues and causes of your frustrations with the Sky Hawk. Hope to see an update video, even if you don't end up filming the process for a short. Oh! One additional note that may help you with other pieces on various vehicles and parts... You can use the hairdryer technique to reduce or eliminate stress marks in the plastic, just by heating it to a certain point. This can also be used to straighten (and safely remove) your Tomahawk rotor blades, or anything else that has bent or curved over time. Just be CAREFUL NOT to heat the decals on your vehicles (unless you want to straighten or adjust, but even then not more than 5 seconds...!)

[@crushingalldeceivers]

This was my least favourite Joe toy I had. Doubt i'll even buy it as an adult collector.

[@JoeMotionVideos82]

Could you do a review on the Locus?

[@HCC788]

+Byron Kellogg I will eventually, but I don't have it yet.