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07-16-2008, 11:24 PM | #1 |
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The new Vamp jeep has the same classic feel as the original in looks and construction, but with so many new additions and changes, most people miss a few of them when they first look at it. (I know I did) First off, I think the closest thing to any original parts on this vehicle is the Dash board which has been extened and the lower chasis which has a date stamp of 2001 on it, but it's been retooled from the Desert Striker that came out back then. The seats have been painted and lowered, allowing 25th & modern era style figures to fit more comfortably in it, some details on the bottom of the vehicle have been added as well. The front end of the Vamp looks to be a mixture of the original and the MK II version with the familiar laser on the hood from the first Vamp, now accompanied with a bundled up blanket and removable utility shovel reminiscent of the MK II. Speaking of the hood, it now opens to show an engine underneath! The headlights and Taillights are no longer stickers but clear plastic with ridges and other molded details. The steering wheel is bigger and has more detail added to it, including ridges marking the threads you see on real steering wheels. Those easy to lose gas cans are back and slightly bigger than last time. The wheels attach like they did on the Desert Striker with a plastic axle that plugs all the way through each wheel. This greatly reduces the squeaking sound my original Vamp makes. Another extra step Hasbro took with this vehicle is the detail of a molded fan underneath the removable vents next to the machine gun mounted on the back. I missed this one completely till someone else mentioned it. I figured the vents would be removable like they always have been, but didn't figure on Hasbro adding anything under them! Ok, now this is where the love fest ends as we look at the new machine gun on the back. It's completely new but looks similar to the original with it's twin barrels. The addition of two hoses connecting it to the body of the Vamp is nice, but I miss the re-coil action the original had. That is the only negative in a long list of positives about this wonderful addition to the GI Joe's motor pool.
Like I said at the beginning, the construction is very similar to the original and feels like it's just as durable. I foresee these things lasting as long, if not longer than the originals have lasted Vehicle Rating: 9 out of 10 Last edited by Shogi; 08-31-2011 at 06:11 PM.. |
07-16-2008, 11:27 PM | #2 |
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The Vamp comes with an updated Clutch who is almost a perfect recreation of the original. He has a new head, Snake-Eyes Torso (with fixed crotch to allow better leg movement) and upper legs with all new lower legs and Duke's arms. Continuing the trend of revovable web gear, Hasbro made a vest for Clutch that transformes the generic Snake-Eyes torso into a unique and almost exact copy of how Clutch's original figure looked like. The new boots look like updated versions of the original boots with a cool addition of an ankle holster. Unfortunately, Clutch's gun is a little loose in the holster so watch out about losing it. Attached to the Snake-Eyes upper legs is the same knife sheath we see on all these legs. This is the only thing I hate about Snake_eyes' leg. I feel it's cool on Skae-Eyes but useless on everyone else. With the knife in the sheath, the handle sticks up too high and typically gets in the way of leg movement. This is more evident with the figures who have the web gear straps than it is with Clutch, but I hate it all the same. To Hasbro's credit, they did color the knife sheath black so that the colors still match the original figure. Now comes the Duke arms.....yeah we all know how bad they are. I would have liked it if Hasbro had used the Viper's rolled up sleeves with Tomax or Xamot's lower arms and hands or new hands. But he will be driving the Vamp most of the time so it's not that big of a deal. Clutch comes with the classic looking helmet we saw Roadblock come with, a gun for his ankle holster, a knife and a GI Joe stand with his name on it.
When I first got this figure I immediately switched out the upper leg with the knife sheath on it. But after doing this review, it doesn't bother me as much as it initially did. I just don't use the knife. Overall, this figure is a great update to the original Clutch and I'm proud to have it in my collection. Figure Rating: 8 out of 10 Last edited by Shogi; 08-31-2011 at 06:11 PM.. |
07-16-2008, 11:32 PM | #3 |
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What's there not to like about this Vamp and Double Clutch. Love the extra details!!
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07-16-2008, 11:34 PM | #4 |
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Great reviews. The Vamp and Clutch are both solid, and must-buys in my book. Will you be reviewing the other vehicles?
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07-16-2008, 11:36 PM | #5 |
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the vamp and clutch is badd ass... hoping the fire bat is just as good
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07-16-2008, 11:43 PM | #6 |
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This was my first Joe vehicle when I was just nine years old. I loved it so much I stuck it in a paper grocery bag and snuck it to school. Holding the VAMP feels like being a little kid with no worries all over again.
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07-16-2008, 11:46 PM | #7 |
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Yes, look for vehicle and figure reviews in the future courtesy of Eopie Herder and myself
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07-16-2008, 11:52 PM | #8 |
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Thank for the review Shogi!
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07-16-2008, 11:57 PM | #9 |
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Great review, Shogi! I was so looking forward to the VAMP and Clutch and Hasbro did a great job.
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07-17-2008, 01:03 AM | #10 |
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Nooooooooo DUKE ARMSS!!!!!!!!
Great pics and review man! I'll most likely buy this eventually. |
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