The Patriot is one of those vehicles that I remember passing up back in the early 90s. It was just plain odd. Heck, it still is. However, a bit of nostalgia grips me from time to time, and I get a hankering to revisit the halcyon days of collecting GI Joe in the 90s. It was an innocent time. Gotta wipe a tear from my eye here. Anyway, you can check out some older JAD coverage of the Joe team’s first low-rider tank right here.
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There are some ultra thin (a bit less than a quarter in size, if I remember) plastic rolling wheels, one per tread. I don’t remember them being very useful rolling wheels. The treads are smooth and slide well on all surfaces, however. Unlike the 1991 Parasite which would snag on a rug.
Each tread pivots at the point it connects to the body, in fact, except for the one tread under the launcher mechanism, they could all turn upside down.
Heck yeah, definitely I agree. Self-propelled artillery machine, for sure! Both Slugger and Patriot have an armored drivers seat for one, one “gun” for close in defense, and then a big artillery weapon makes up the beef on both.
One as imaginary shells, and the Patriot (of Gulf War I fame) has the big rockets. Almost like it’s an upgrade into some sort of American version of the SCUD launcher (of Iraqi Gulf War I fame, as well).
The Patriot is one of those vehicles that I remember passing up back in the early 90s. It was just plain odd. Heck, it still is. However, a bit of nostalgia grips me from time to time, and I get a hankering to revisit the halcyon days of collecting GI Joe in the 90s. It was an innocent time. Gotta wipe a tear from my eye here. Anyway, you can check out some older JAD coverage of the Joe team’s first low-rider tank right here.
Something I recently discovered–the front bumper is on upside-down. Turn it right-side-up, and it clicks into place underneath.
One of the worst vehicles ever…
Does it slide along the carpet or get caught, having to be picked up to be moved?
There are some ultra thin (a bit less than a quarter in size, if I remember) plastic rolling wheels, one per tread. I don’t remember them being very useful rolling wheels. The treads are smooth and slide well on all surfaces, however. Unlike the 1991 Parasite which would snag on a rug.
Each tread pivots at the point it connects to the body, in fact, except for the one tread under the launcher mechanism, they could all turn upside down.
IF I remember right.
This is one of those vehicles that will look great customized. The battlecorps era had some great molds but bad colors.
Always thought this vehicle echoed the 1984 Slugger. Gave one to my nephew 2 years ago.
Heck yeah, definitely I agree. Self-propelled artillery machine, for sure! Both Slugger and Patriot have an armored drivers seat for one, one “gun” for close in defense, and then a big artillery weapon makes up the beef on both.
One as imaginary shells, and the Patriot (of Gulf War I fame) has the big rockets. Almost like it’s an upgrade into some sort of American version of the SCUD launcher (of Iraqi Gulf War I fame, as well).
My nephew liked it, but he was about 10 years old.