Nice find, Woodsy. The Triad Fighter is one of the earlier craft, which as far as I'm aware, never made the transition when Action Force became GI Joe. Other craft such as the Skystriker jet and Killer WHALE hovercraft may have had more play appeal and simply changed box design and decals to join Hasbro's fight against Cobra. Frustratingly, I never seem to find any of this stuff at carboots despite its popularity?
Action Force was a missed opportunity, as it eventually morphed into GI Joe and began using the Hasbro molds, but initially was made by Palitoy. The figures were awful, with hardly any articulation. Some of the craft were ok, including the rather boxy Triad. The cherry on the cake was the glorious Roboskull vehicle, which I had, but sold! I think they do turn up now and then, but are missing so many parts and accessories they aren't really worth buying unless boxed.
Nice find, Woodsy. The Triad Fighter is one of the earlier craft, which as far as I'm aware, never made the transition when Action Force became GI Joe. Other craft such as the Skystriker jet and Killer WHALE hovercraft may have had more play appeal and simply changed box design and decals to join Hasbro's fight against Cobra. Frustratingly, I never seem to find any of this stuff at carboots despite its popularity?
ReplyDeleteAction Force was a missed opportunity, as it eventually morphed into GI Joe and began using the Hasbro molds, but initially was made by Palitoy. The figures were awful, with hardly any articulation. Some of the craft were ok, including the rather boxy Triad. The cherry on the cake was the glorious Roboskull vehicle, which I had, but sold! I think they do turn up now and then, but are missing so many parts and accessories they aren't really worth buying unless boxed.
ReplyDeleteAlas I haven't got one of these. I found the picture online.
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