Tiger Force Tunnel Rat
The European exclusive Tiger Force figures are an odd lot when held up against their domestic teammates. While there’s no argument that many of the US Tiger Force team would stand out like sore thumbs in the jungle, they were downright subdued when compared to the fellas from overseas.
At first glance, you’d think old T-Rat had stolen the pants off Battle Corps Bazooka. Not so. These are plain Jane tiger stripes, albeit in a lovely shade of blue. I suppose they are dark enough to read as denim, which would make the tiger pattern even more impressive. If a pair of tiger jeans don’t qualify as nice pants, I don’t know what does.
Again, the euro Tiger Force was a colorful bunch. I am always amazed at the number of colors that were pulled together in this figure. Along with Outback, he’s always been one of my favorites of the bunch. I used to think it was due to the color palette, but now I realize it is because of his orange striped bandana. That thing is almost as cool as Outback’s orange tiger face t-shirt. It may just be amazing enough to inspire a new theme–Nice Do-Rag Week.
Never seen a blue stripped tiger
These Euro Joes all came out looking mighty spiffy. I like the white bearded Outback and yellow suited Blizzard the best, but this version of Tunnel Rat is also neat. Same goes for Hit & Run. Am I forgetting others? I’ve never owned one, much to my eternal regret. Most collectors have to set aside a specific budget just for these guys alone but they’re well worth it.
Sneak Peek and Psyche-Out.
Thanks, Acer. Those two are rather good as well.
You’ve got me thinking about the ultimate European Tiger Force custom using Tunnel Rat’s head, Outback’s torso and Blizzard’s lower half. Dunno what you’d call him, but he’d be magnificent!
Awesome action figure!
I have the European Psyche-Out and Outback (broken crotch lol) and I’m always looking to add to my collection. This is a nice looking Hit and Run. It’s colors sort of remind me of Funskool. The Night Force Hit and Run is my favorite overall.