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Figure Description:
This swivel-arm version was available with the G.I.Joe Attack Vehicle (VAMP) as part of the second series (1983). This version of Clutch was discontinued domestically in 1984.
At some point - possibly in 1984 - Clutch was also available through Hasbro Direct.
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Versions of Clutch:
In 2003, Clutch was renamed "Double Clutch". So while there are several names, there are a total of six figures based on the character "Clutch".
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Accessories:
Clutch came with a dark green helmet.
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Variations:
When the old version of Clutch was replaced in 1983, two major changes were made to his construction. The straight-arms were replaced with arms that could swivel at the bicep, and his bulky waist-piece was replaced by a slimmer one. Also, the date stamp on the figure was changed from "1982" to "82-83". While technically only a variation, the changes are substantive enough to consider this a new version. However, as many people consider this only a variation, we have chosen to list this figure as version 1.5, rather than version 2. Other than "straight-arm" and "swivel-arm" releases, no variations of Clutch are known to exist.
There are two versions of Clutch's filecard. The one that came from Hasbro Direct has a glossy red backing, while the one that came with the VAMP does not.
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Body Construction:
Most of the 1982 series figures and their swivel-arm counterparts re-used molds from each other, repainted slightly to make them seem more original.
Clutch's head and arms were re-used for Breaker and Rock N Roll. Clutch's waist-piece was shared with twelve of the original fifteen figures. Clutch's legs were shared with Breaker, Grunt, Hawk, Rock N Roll, Short-fuze, Stalker, Steeler, Zap, and Tan Grunt.
Note that the figure's head only turns left and right - it does not allow the head to look up and down. The heads only turned left and right until the the swivel ball head that was introduced in 1985 (Series Four).
In 1984, the entire mold of Clutch was re-used for the second version of Tan Clutch (version 2).
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From the collection of:
E. Son
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