Mike T. stopped by to share the latest entry in his Forgotten Figures series. This time around, we get in-depth with the 1985 G.I.Joe Transportable Tactical Battle Platformaka the TTBP!
The G.I. Joe line was originally conceived as a series of vehicles. They were high profit toys for Hasbro. However, the figures that were designed to interact with those vehicles turned out to be massively popular. But, the vehicles remained a vital part of the line’s overall profitability. As the line progressed, the scale and audacity of the vehicles grew as well. Each year, Hasbro was able to produce vehicles that outdid the year before. In 1985, though, the bar was raised as high as it could go. Along with the excellent Moray and Mauler, Hasbro pumped out the unprecedented USS Flagg. The 7 1/2 foot behemoth remains the flagship for the Joe line: both literally and figuratively. Lost in between massive carrier and the amazing higher end vehicles, though, is the Transportable Tactical Battle Platform. Despite its lack of an included figure, the TTBP (for short) is on par with Hasbro’s other releases and is an excellent example of the overall vehicle quality that dominated the Joe line.
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What are your thoughts on the TTBP? Do you still have one in your collection, or did you skip it all together? Share your thoughts on this vintage piece of G.I.Joe equipment after the break!
Mike T says
This week I look at the 1985 Parachute Pack Mailaway:
Forgotten Figures: 1985 Parachute Pack - Mail Away
A neat little toy, though it has some limitations.
Mike T says
This week's profile is the 1993 Bazooka figure:
Forgotten Figures: 1993 Bazooka
Enjoy!
Mike T says
This week's profile is of the 1994 Shadow Ninja Snake Eyes figure:
Forgotten Figures: 1994 Shadow Ninja Snake Eyes
The different construction lessens the figure, but the design is kind of fun and would be a great Snake Eyes if it was standard design.
Mike T says
I'm back for the new year with a profile of the 1983 Hiss Driver:
Forgotten Figures: 1983 Hiss Driver
Enjoy!
Mike T says
This week showcases the 1984 Battle Gear pack: a great idea often poorly executed.
Forgotten Figures: 1984 Battle Gear Pack #2
Mike T says
This week's profile is the 2005 Cobra Imperial Guard:
Forgotten Figures: 2005 Cobra Imperial Guard
Good idea, bad execution.
Mike T says
This week's profile is of the Street Fighter Movie Edition Dhalsim figure:
Forgotten Figures: Dhalsim - Street Fighter Movie Edition
Odd construction, but a solid look for a villain that's somewhat useful to have.
Mike T says
This week is the Plastirama Airborne from Argentina named Condor:
Forgotten Figures: Condor - Argentine Exclusive Airborne
I love the Airborne mold. But, the low quality of this figure was kind of a bummer.
Mike T says
This week's profile is the 1988 Toxo Viper
Forgotten Figures: 1988 Toxo Viper
He's a chilling concept, if a bizarre in execution.
Steevy Maximus says
Glad to see you're still doing these profiles, Mike
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