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VAMP - Multi-Purpose Attack Vehicle

VAMP

[Multi-Purpose Attack Vehicle]

Box Front

Instructions

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Isometric Views


Description:

The VAMP [Multi-Purpose Attack Vehicle] was first released boxed in U.S. toy stores in 1982. The box included the straight-arm version of the driver, Clutch.

In 1983, the action figures were re-tooled with swivel-arm battle grip. The VAMP included the swivel-arm version of Clutch and the text on the front of the box reflected this change.

In 1984, the VAMP was packaged in a special Sears boxed set with the HAL Artillery Laser. The VAMP was discontinued in 1984.

Original Retail Price (Approx.): $5.99
Hasbro Product Number: 6050
Lee's Guide: GIJ-82051v
Tomart's Guide: #GI5055 and GI5198 (re-release w/ swivel arm figure)
The Ultimate Guide: Pg. 18 (1st Ed.), Pg. 23 (2nd Ed.)


Versions of the VAMP:


Driver/Pilot: Clutch

Clutch was one of the first figures released in the first series (1982). He came packaged exclusively with the G.I.Joe Attack Vehicle (VAMP). Like all of the original sixteen figures, Clutch was first released with "straight arms" (v1) and then later released in 1983 with "swivel-arm battle grip" (v1.5).


Click here for more on Clutch.


Images:

Front View Back View Right Side View Left Side View Top View
Front
Back
Right
Left
Top
Isometric Views Parts View Box Front Instructions Blueprints
Isometric
Parts
Box Front
Instructions
Blueprints
Decals        
Decals
 
 
 
 

Featured In:

The VAMP was featured in several of the various media of GI Joe through the years, including Trading Cards, Comic Books, Cartoons and Commercials.

Impel Trading Card Diecast VAMP Sunbow's G.I. Joe Revell Model Click to Play Commercial
Impel Card
Diecast
Sunbow
Revell
Click to Play
Marvel Comics Toy Box Paint by Numbers Weapons Profile  
Marvel
Toy Box
Paint by Numbers
Profile
 

Easily Broken/Lost Pieces:

Take extra care with the two gasoline cans and the steering wheel. Being small pieces, these are often lost.

Also, often missing or broken is the machine gun.


Variations:

Some versions of the VAMP came with a unique chassis, best evidenced by the presence of a shovel molded onto the hood. Some Sears boxed sets with the HAL Artillery Laser included these. This mold was also used for the Japanese release of the VAMP.

Variation
Sears

Vehicle Construction:

The vehicle mold was repainted or retooled for the following vehicles:


International Releases:

In Canada in 1982, the VAMP was recolored black and sold as a part of the Sears Exclusive Cobra Combat Set - M.S.V..

In Europe in 1984, the VAMP was recolored in black and yellow and released as the Action Force SAS Panther.

In Brazil in 1984, the VAMP was sold as the Jipe de Ataque by Estrela Toys.

In Japan in 1986, the VAMP was sold boxed by the Takara Toy Company.

In India, Funskool released the VAMP. In 2000, Funskool re-used the mold to create the Funskool MRF Racing Jeep. It was used again by Funskool to create the Funskool Police Car a part of the Rescue Squad Set.

Cobra Combat Set MSV SAS Panther Indian VAMP MRF Racing Jeep Rescue Squad Set
Cobra MSV
SAS Panther
India
Racing Jeep
Rescue Squad
Japanese VAMP Jipe de Ataque      
Japanese
Jipe de Ataque
 
 
 

Images From The Collections Of:
Chad Hucal, Steve Wagnon, E. Son, Pete Rauch, Serpentor, Andre Pochini, Corey Stinson, Ron Connor, etienne@collectables-toys.demon.nl, Robert "EagleEyeJoe" Culpepper, Phillip Donnelly, Tim Roston, Ryan M. Martin, and Anonymous




 


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