HCC788 - 1988 Tiger Force FLINT - TIGER FORCE MONTH! Vintage G.I. Joe toy review! HD S03E15

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The Official Collectors Guide to Collecting &
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[@uhhuhhuh100]

This version of Flint was the best color scheme of the Tiger Force figures. I never owned the original, so I was glad to buy this one when I was a kid.

[@nicholashodges201]

This was the one I had too. Personally I liked the first version. I was just old enough to know what they were and that I wanted them when the 2nd & 3rd wave figures hit the shelves, but still too small for sane people to give 3¾ figures to. So the desire for *those* particular figures was never satiated and they're kind of locked in as the holotype or some perfect example in my mind. The thing that kills me the most then and now is how they NEVER reused the most popular mold of Snake Eyes after '86. Even the other popular characters had "new" figures that were just repaints. Wtf not him? I *still* can't get my hands on visored Snake Eyes...

[@delvis7842]

Again, I love that they brought back the original molds from these awesome figures. I just wish they went with, I don't know, a tiger camo pattern on all thier uniforms.

[@leegray99]

I did enjoy the Garrison Keillor part

[@user-si9fx4xb6v]

Good review, Flint has always been a favorite of mine. Defiantly agree that version 1 Flint from 1985 is the stronger figure.

[@eshaw2115]

If you want to see confusion, you should see Flint's file card in the 25th anniversary where it said he was Tiger Force Leader even though Duke is part of the team. Duke's file card says Tiger Force First Sergeant. The real joke is that both of their file cards have the pay grade E-6.

[@glennrobbins2372]

my son has this version of Flint although I think he was customized because he had brown pants.

[@JoeMotionVideos82]

I agree, TF Flint is pretty mumdane, as far as the color scheme goes. He is still an awesome action figure, The variation of him, was my first one, I later got the black shirt,

[@kevharper7070]

How about a review of Battle Force 2000 Dodger was always a top favorite of mine.

[@HCC788]

+Kev Harper I have no doubt there will be a BF2000 month at some point, but I'm not quite ready to take that plunge yet.

[@Mlopez_602]

Original Flint was my favorite so I don't think I ever got the figure. I do remember getting his shotgun through a trade but that was it. I got a Tiger Force Dusty somehow but i put his head on one of my numerous Footloose figures. Looked much better.

[@antiquariancrafts2454]

Great review. Just one more thing - his face reminds me of Peter Falk.

[@HCC788]

+Stay Dread I can see that.

[@gaulergolf]

another home run. I never had this figure and I had all.of the other tiger force stuff. I guess he just never crossed my path. next week better be tiger force bazooka (the best update) and not roadblock!

[@RogueTwo]

I don't know, I actually thought that Flint was one of the best Tiger Force figures. But yeah, I'd agree that the colors on the original were better. As for why Duke and Flint were on the same team? I always go back to Flint's first appearance in the comic, where it's revealed that Duke had previously served with both Flint and Roadblock, and had brought them both into the GI Joe team with him. Somewhat cocky, Flint suggests that this is because he knows their strengths. Duke responds that it's because he knows their weaknesses. In short, Duke knows them, and how far he can count on them. So of course, when assigned command of his own subgroup, he asks them both to accompany him. I'm sure that Hawk grumbled at losing two of his field leaders at the same time.

[@Thor13332]

Lol! Man I love your reviews!

[@HCC788]

+Thor13332 I'm glad someone other than me likes them!

[@mgvillanmp478]

+HoodedCobraCommander788 hey no fair ....I do too ...LOL

[@tonyjackson7610]

I always liked Flint, the voice acting seemed more enjoyable than super manly Duke. Not to mention unlike the comic/toon deal with Snake Eyes/Scarlett/Duke, Flint and Lady Jaye always hook up, even in Retaliation. Flint's a mans man.

[@williamjubi]

Another great review of a figure I wanted but never got.........................thanks for the disappointing memories. ;-) I agree with the black shirt looking better, they could have just added green or brown tiger stripes to the black shirt for this version of the Flint.

[@HCC788]

+ALAMO SOLDIER 7 That would have been a good look.

[@rizzle29]

Your content just keeps getting better and better... I agree V1 is much better... Black shirt > Brown shirt and unpainted paints are far superior to the original

[@rizzle29]

Terrible written but you know what I mean LOL

[@HCC788]

+Brian Reese I think I know what you mean!

[@jakubbuszko3089]

Damn ! It's sad when I finely discovered a fact that " Dusty " is not a female sniper as we thinks as 9 years kids ... :( Our error was because some photos was small ... Well as kid who start collect G.I Joe is not wrong to see sub team of " Tiger Force " as wrong , for us it was complete new toys , the true was come to me when I was 14 years old ... Great review !

[@HCC788]

+Jakub Buszko I didn't know anyone thought Dusty was a female sniper. Did your country not get Dusty? Thank you!

[@jakubbuszko3089]

HoodedCobraCommander788 In some photos he was like long hair blond female , some guys says that was two versions of Dusty female & Male or it was a China illegal copy most of stories was like urban legend I never spoted Dusty in any version in real ... But I rememberer that in G.I Joe was exist two versions of " Hard Ball " , male & female ...

[@Robocline]

This figure would have worked better if they had kept the original head and painted the jungle boots. If I had this figure I would have painted it to fix it.

[@redvitaminblue]

I really think the Special Missions series was a wasted opportunity, in that it would have been a great way to feature these various sub-teams (who's explicit purpose was to perform, of all things, special missions). The writers could have had Tiger Force set up a surveillance operation in the wardrobe room of Jimmy Snuka prior to a WWF event -- they would be virtually undetectable.

[@racerxgundam]

your comment is why a benevolent god made the internet!

[@sirkowski]

At the time I used Tiger Force and the likes to replace broken figurines or buy those I never had the chance. Prairie Home Companion is when I shut down the radio. Sorry lol

[@HCC788]

+sirkowski Shame on you!

[@christianhafer9819]

Two cracked elbows? Ugh! I couldn't have that on any of my Joe's. I despise elbow cracks!

[@johnsoehnlen4781]

Good catch. I didn't see that until I read your comment. Then I went back and saw it immediately.

[@christianhafer9819]

@John Soehnlen I think elbow cracks are ugly, and the figure is broken with them. I cannot have them on my over 200 Joe's. I have a couple with stress lines, but not quite cracks, and even that bothers me, because I fear they'll turn to full on cracks eventually.

[@johnsoehnlen4781]

@@christianhafer9819 I've been lucky that I haven't seen any cracks on the elbows of my figures but I'll take the time over the next few days to recheck my 200+ figures. The worst that I have is a 1982 straight arm Short Fuze missing the arm from the elbow. Only the rivet is there. I got him that way as a kid and I bet that an elbow crack caused the arm loss. Thanks for the advice on looking for elbow cracks.

[@christianhafer9819]

@John Soehnlen You're welcome. It's extremely important. Seems like we both have a sizable collection. I have 205 original characters, plus 31 army builders for a grand total of 236 Gi Joe's. Plus 83 vehicles.

[@affoster79]

Who would win in a fight Tiger Force Duke or Tiger Force Flint?

[@williamjubi]

+magnificentfungizoids Got to be Flint. He'd hit Duke so hard his hair would turn back to blonde.

[@HCC788]

+ALAMO SOLDIER 7 That's funny.

[@MiKeMiDNiTe-77]

Another awesome review I love TF figures but have to agree in most cases the original versions are better apart from Bazooka he was actually improved on in TF, in saying that I really like the og Flint as much as his TF version 🐯

[@JesseKaden]

i have version one

[@HCC788]

What a coincidence! So do I!

[@jakeproven256]

Flint in the comics just didn't do it for me at all. All of his appearances in the cartoon were better than the ones he had in the comics.

[@Diles46]

1 thumbs down came from Python Patrol, no doubt!

[@mws755]

The best Tiger Force figure and almost as good as the original Flint

[@cyberfrank-bx2nv]

I had no interest but to hear your rantings on tiger force, ha, ha. but your knowledge about it being based on a real thing made me appreciate it more. and it s bliss to hear your opinion, as point by point it s exactly how I feel about every aspect of them. 2 leaders for such a small team? come on! then, flint also leads the eco warriors? how about sky patrol? was it him again? good show commander!

[@THEWATCHERISLOOKING]

I didn't buy night force because I already had them. Now I could kick myself myself. Same thing with tiger force.

[@mgvillanmp478]

I liked Flint a little more than Duke man I think it was the shotgun and the head sculpt he looked alot more tough I didn't have this version I had the first release loved him superb review man

[@HCC788]

+M.G.Villan Thank you! Flint is a better figure than Duke overall.

[@mgvillanmp478]

HoodedCobraCommander788 agreed totally a tougher looking one

[@matthewjlee101]

Harrison Ford would have been a perfect actor to portray Flint.

[@askbam]

I received my first Joe's on my 5th Birthday in late '85. I unfortunately missed the chance to get some of my cartoon heroes like the original Flint in action figure form. Others like Duke, the Dragonfly & Moccasin were a few years too early. So as an 7-8 year old I remember Tiger Force being a bit of a blessing as I could get figures & vehicles (albeit in different coloured outfits/schemes) that I missed out on..... New Zealand was just as Joe crazy as it was in the US, many of my friends jumped at the Tiger Force line in a big way. I had a childhood fondly remembered, appreciate the walk down memory lane!

[@HCC788]

+Brent McMillan I'm glad you enjoyed it. There are a lot of mixed reactions to Tiger Force. Some people really loved it. Others never bothered with it. I wonder if other sub-teams get the same reaction.

[@christianhafer9819]

@HCC788 I don't like any of the repainted sub teams. Tiger Force, Night Force, Python Patrol, etc. Yuck! The only sub team worthwhile was the Iron Grendiere's, and they were all new, original figures. No repaints.

[@mgvillanmp478]

yea I think the black made him stand out better

[@ralang999]

loved the Garrison Keillor parody!

[@tonyjackson7610]

You'd hate 20th Flint BTW, only his Tiger Force repaint/remold has gloves. If 20th Flint had gloves...he'd be perfect.

[@HCC788]

+tony jackson I haven't seen 20th Flint, but I'm sure I'll look at him at some point. Maybe I'll do a comparison video when I do.

[@brianwright7461]

I love these reviews!!!!!!!!

[@mattmont5014]

Yo Garrison!...I mean Joe!

[@diegoborges3716]

Is Flint left-handed?

[@thephotoviper]

another great review!!! personally, I wasn't a fan of any tiger force stuff, but they did a decent job with this one, even if the original color scheme was better... :)

[@HCC788]

+myke horsley Thanks! People seem to have mixed feelings about Tiger Force.

[@thephotoviper]

+HoodedCobraCommander788 yeah, the garish color schemes turned off a lot of us, even as kids... as an adult its even harder to like them, knowing the dark history of the real life tiger force team, that operated in vietnam....

[@christianhafer9819]

@@thephotoviper I don't like them.

[@Deadduck2pt0]

Wild Bill is also a Warrant Officer.

[@HCC788]

+Deadduck2pt0 That's right!

[@user-si9fx4xb6v]

Torpedo is also a Warrant Officer as well, W5 if my memory serves.

[@ventrexx7694]

I think I saw tiger force Flint or at least a brown shirt Flint in a vehicle with lady Jaye in one of the parts of operation dragonfire, just a sort of cameo appearance I could be wrong, but it looked like a brown shirt Flint to me so I'd assume it was tiger force Flint.

[@ljnwwffan1146]

Nice video I love it

[@HCC788]

+Gijoe Fan567 Thank you!

[@jmsberetta]

cool review

[@HCC788]

+james strickland Thank you!