G.I. JOE UNDERAPPRECIATED FEATURING “TRIPWIRE”!

Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at a G.I. Joe figure from 1983, Tripwire. Tripwire is a figure I did not have as a kid, but I did have the brown pack with mines from the 1984 battle gear accessory pack. I always thought he was a cool unique figure but may be considered under appreciated. Tripwire was used a little in the cartoon but quickly fell to a background character. His 2nd, 3rd, and 4th versions are all repaints of the original figure. I thought he would have been one to get a 90’s upgrade but no dice.

Also there was never a 12 inch version which would have been really cool but, that may be in the works for a custom. Hasbro did do a very nice 2008 modern figure, but even though this one looks great with the helmet on it would have been really cool to get this one with a removable helmet. I did an easy head swap, and I think he looks pretty good without the helmet as well. I did take an extra Tripwire head and hollowed it out so it would fit the head swap. Let me know what you think.

Finally Hasbro did him right with the 6 inch Classified figure. Not only can Tripwire seek out mines but he is also equipped with bomb squad gear and can actually go and disarm bombs. This brings a whole new life to Tripwire, just wish someone would have thought of this for an o-ring or modern Tripwire. I’d love to see a modern series with some of the original characters in modern situations, like Tripwire disarming a car bomb or something. Who loves Tripwire? Sound off with your thoughts on the character and his figures in the comments below. Make sure to check back for our next discussion.