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. The VAMP was discontinued in 1984.

In 1984, the VAMP was repackaged in a special boxed set with the HAL Artillery Laser and sold at Sears.

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:

• VAMP (1982)
• VAMP Mark II (1984)
• VAMP & HAL (1984)
• VAMP Mark II (1988)
• V.A.M.P. with Twin Battle Gun (2004)
• VAMP Mark V (2007)
• VAMP (2008)
• V.A.M.P. (2010)

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	Back	Right	Left	Top
Isometric	Parts	Box Front	Instructions	Blueprints
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 Card	Diecast	Sunbow	Revell	Click to Play
Marvel	Toy Box	Paint by Numbers	Profile	iGi Game Card
	School Case		Action Card

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. It is believed that most, if not all, Sears boxed sets with the HAL Artillery Laser included these. This mold was also used for the Japanese release of the VAMP.

The rollbar, dashboard, and steering wheel also resemble those on the Vamp MK2 and Stinger

Comparison

Vehicle Construction:

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

• VAMP (1982)
• Stinger (1984)
• VAMP Mark II (1984)
• VAMP & HAL (1984)
• Dreadnok Ground Assault (1986)
• VAMP Mark II (1988)
• Tiger Sting (1989)
• Street Striker (1995) - Street Fighter: The Movie
• Rattler 4-WD (1998)
• Desert Striker (2001)
• V.A.M.P. with Twin Battle Gun (2004)
• VAMP Mark V (2007)
• VAMP (2008)
• Stinger (2009)

International Releases:

In Canada in 1983, 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 MSV	SAS Panther	India	Racing Jeep	Rescue Squad
Japanese	Jipe de Ataque