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50th Anniversary: Tiger Force Tripwire
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Author:  OreoBuilder [ Thu Apr 24, 2014 8:28 am ]
Post subject:  50th Anniversary: Tiger Force Tripwire
Collectors are split in their opinions when it comes to Tiger Force. Some love it, others are turned off by the bright color scheme. When the line came out in 1988, I was 12 and growing out of Joes. I remember seeing the commercials on TV and thinking that the figures and vehicles were really cool, but I never got any as a kid. When I started collecting as an adult, I picked up a couple of vehicles - the Tigerfly and Tigerfish - and immediately took to them.

Unfortunately, up to now, I have not taken the time to expand the ranks of my Tiger Force team much beyond the 25th Anniversary figures that we got - Flint, Duke and Wild Bill. I did make my own Wreckage and Star Duster a few years ago. Those customs are outdated now as are the original 25th figures.

So, in an effort to modernize my Tiger Force roster, here is the next entry in my series of ''Ultimate'' style figures: Tiger Force Tripwire. Hopefully, he will be the first of many to come.

Enjoy!

OB

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Author:  Mysterious Stranger [ Thu Apr 24, 2014 11:06 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 50th Anniversary: Tiger Force Tripwire
Only suggestion I have would be to drill the elbow peg holes deeper in the upper arm so the elbow peg seats in all the way. That gap is really noticeable.
Author:  pluv [ Thu Apr 24, 2014 11:33 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 50th Anniversary: Tiger Force Tripwire
I was like "meh" and then I saw the bomb robot and was like, "ahhhhhhh". :D
Author:  OreoBuilder [ Thu Apr 24, 2014 6:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 50th Anniversary: Tiger Force Tripwire
Thanks. Yeah, the elbows are fixed since I snapped the pic. I also upgraded the plastic cord to a hose for more flexibility.

pluv wrote:
I was like "meh" and then I saw the bomb robot and was like, "ahhhhhhh". :D


If there had been enough space on the front of the robot, I would have loved to incorporate the eyes and mouth too. :-D

OB
Author:  greenshirt [ Fri Apr 25, 2014 1:06 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 50th Anniversary: Tiger Force Tripwire
You could do the claw as teeth and the round part behind it as eyes.
Author:  Otto the Otter [ Fri Apr 25, 2014 1:34 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 50th Anniversary: Tiger Force Tripwire
What is the vest?

I like that he's mostly original, but still recognizable.
Author:  bcost74 [ Fri Apr 25, 2014 10:54 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 50th Anniversary: Tiger Force Tripwire
Suburbanator wrote:
What is the vest? Looks like ROC Pit Commando

I like that he's mostly original, but still recognizable.


Nicely done, the Tiger pattern on the vest and Robot are perfect. I know that you fixed the joint gap, but you could have covered the gap with WWE BnB wrestling pads. The gap would be hidden and you would not loose articulation. On another note, Tripwire needs to have a removable helmet..
Author:  OreoBuilder [ Fri Apr 25, 2014 11:25 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 50th Anniversary: Tiger Force Tripwire
Suburbanator wrote:
What is the vest?

I like that he's mostly original, but still recognizable.


Bcost74 got it. The vest is one of the two that were included with the Pit Commando. I chopped off the shoulder protectors.

OB
Author:  Vanishing Point [ Fri Apr 25, 2014 1:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 50th Anniversary: Tiger Force Tripwire
I am blown away
Author:  DanOfTheDead [ Fri Apr 25, 2014 2:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 50th Anniversary: Tiger Force Tripwire
Really like this design, but for me the bomb robot is just great. Agree with Pluv, it's as adorable as it is cool. Needs a designation like "CUB" or something. :)
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