[Dusty777]

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Originally Posted by HitandRun

Mauler is by far the best. Equalizer is a close second IMO.

Agreed on both. Love the underrated Equalizer

[Dusty777]

I may be one of the few people who actually HATE the MOBAT. Even as a kid I never played with mine much. I always thought it was such a dumb vehicle because it didn't hold any figures inside and Steeler had to stick his head out

[Cobra Agent 66]

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Originally Posted by Dusty777

I may be one of the few people who actually HATE the MOBAT. Even as a kid I never played with mine much. I always thought it was such a dumb vehicle because it didn't hold any figures inside and Steeler had to stick his head out

It would have been much cooler without the rolling feature, and if the turret gun had been better. Also, it's just a big green blob. Sure, the first Joe vehicles were all just green blobs, but any kind of painting highlights or stickers would have helped.

[LCUChap2016]

My Mauler is the only surviving piece of my original childhood collection. I even have a picture of me unwrapping it for Christmas. My father made me sell most of my collection when we moved. I had to hide that tank from him.

[HitandRun]

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Originally Posted by Dusty777

I may be one of the few people who actually HATE the MOBAT. Even as a kid I never played with mine much. I always thought it was such a dumb vehicle because it didn't hold any figures inside and Steeler had to stick his head out

I like the design of the tank but the shallow turret really hurt it in my opinion. Some slight changes could make the MOBAT a very solid tank. Take out the battery powered gimmick, put plastic treads on it, make it have a deeper cabin and a closing hatch on the turret. They modified the Fang so they could very easily improve upon the Mobat.

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Originally Posted by LCUChap2016

My Mauler is the only surviving piece of my original childhood collection. I even have a picture of me unwrapping it for Christmas. My father made me sell most of my collection when we moved. I had to hide that tank from him.

That's awesome it is still with you after all these years! I got my first Mauler in 2017 - one of the best vehicles in the whole line. The design of it looks modern even today 35 years later.

[LCUChap2016]

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Originally Posted by HitandRun

That's awesome it is still with you after all these years! I got my first Mauler in 2017 - one of the best vehicles in the whole line. The design of it looks modern even today 35 years later.

Yeah, I made the mistake of highlighting some of the wear points of the tank with a silver paint pen back when I was a kid. I wanted the worn look. I got the bedazzled look.

So, about a year or two ago, I disassembled the whole thing, shot a coat of primer on it, and then gave it a couple of coats of US Army/USMC Desert Sand and got some repro stickers from Toyhax. It doesn’t look as bad now.

[Gatchaman]

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Originally Posted by Joecollection18

https://youtu.be/AIazHI7iyRQ

In 2020 I was able to bring this vintage toy to life.
The Mauler is a fantastic platform for conversions. Great plastic. It's impressive to think
It was made in 1985.
Anybody knows what is Greg Berndtson up to?
I believe he was the designer of that toy... in 1984
I did not like the look of the mauler as a kid. Now I get it.

With modern electronics and more compact gearboxes the whole hull is freed for more possibilities. I intend on customizing the turret with a hatch and there is still room inside. Maybe a Joe mini fridge and passengers?
I really recommend adding suspension to it.
We are so lucky to be able to 3D print parts these days...

Do you sell that 3D printed hatch part? That’s awesome!