He was a cadre member at the jungle warfare training center. All ed material is used for the purpose of comment and criticism, which. Joe trooper has a fantastic sculpt, a military color scheme, a strong halo ghost recon aesthetic, and more weapons than you can lose in an afternoon at the park. As someone previously mentioned, westmoreland started the recondo project at. He comes with a huge backpack black, not green which you think itd be since hes a jungle guy, a rifle and a knife.
Hes not a star of a duke or snake eyes caliber, but whenever theres a new iteration of gi joe, fans eventually wish for a new version of their favorite jungle trooper. Joe the pursuit of cobra cobra shock trooper elite combat 334 inch scale. Recondo school vietnam 25th infantry division crips. The shirt has an 82nd airborne shoulder patch, 18th airborne recondo patch, a jungle expert patch, and a paratroopers badge patch. Recondo version 6 was released in the assault on cobra island box set in 2009. Recondo 2009 v6 figure recondo version 6 was released in the assault on cobra island box set in 2009. Gi joe commando snake eyes figure, hasbro mission disc figure 2003. Vintage gi joe hasbro british commando jacket rare no.
Details about vintage gi joe hasbro british commando jacket rare no patches gi2582. Jan 29, 2010 here is a picture along with a cropped closeup of the 5th infantry division recondo patch being worn by members of the 69th infantry brigade. Gi joe recondo 2009 v6 action figure big boy collectibles. Image of a 1984 version one 3 34 inch gi joe complete recondo figure with accessories.
It is a quick drying coat and trousers made of tightly woven, ripstop or twill cotton poplin fabric. Joe convention tiger force recondo crawls out of the jungle. Aug 28, 2010 recondo the joes jungle specialist with a hunch back and bad mustache. Vintage gi joe hasbro british commando jacket rare no patches gi2582. Joe teams original jungle trooper, and debuted in 1984. May 23, 2010 i recently picked this fatigue shirt up. Everyone who has loved gi joe from the beginning or avidly at some point feels they are owed some sort of preferential treatment, not even considering that gi joe is a capitalistic brand meant to make money. Buy now 82nd airborne recondo pocket patch us army subdued original twill 60s. I believe he mentioned being a macv recondo instructor as well. Recondo steps out of the jungle and into the tiger stripe camouflage uniform, but not the recondo as you might remember him, pilot of the tiger fly.
Joe convention tiger force recondo crawls out of the. Recondo the joes jungle specialist with a hunch back and bad mustache. The pursuit of cobra action figure collection takes the concepts and general designs from the rise of cobra line to the next level. No, this recondo is based on an early catalog image in a color scheme very reminiscent of tiger force.
Duke wakes scarlett, while recondo spots the cobras heading to the river. Several items produced by hasbro indicate that the ghillie suit belongs with recondo. Nobody feels more at home in the jungle than recondo does. The set also included chuckles v3, hit and run v2, outback v7, spc.
The joes take out all the cobra troopers and strip them of their uniforms, which scarlett, rock n roll, recondo and duke put on. Real american hero recondo was an averagesized guy, but pursuit of cobra recondo is a massive beast part of whats drawing the jesse ventura comparisons. Recondo was present for the relaunch era, and heck, the man even showed up in sigma 6. Apr 20, 2011 recondo pocket patches posted in army and usaaf. He was also sold in 1989 and discontinued domestically in 1990. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Aug 21, 2016 hcc788 1984 recondo jungle trooper vintage g. Joe comic book series published by marvel comics, and has also been featured in the series from devils due publishing. All the information on this page is gathered from various g. Army special forces recondo pin approx 1 i really like your military dedications. Recondo v1 jungle trooper 1984 gi joe arah cobra 3 34 action figure.
Recondo is an american military term for recon naissance and comman do for a highly specialized infantry training or a graduate of a recondo school who leads a small, heavily armed longrange reconnaissance team that patrols deep in enemyheld territory. Even when outnumbered by enemies, he often finds a way to use the dangers of the jungle against them. This is the dude bruce willis played in the last liveaction movie. Lowell was a 101st recondo graduate as well as a macv sog operator, ranger, sf and all that high speed stuff during his career. Steel brigade fan club set iron on shoulder patch 1987 gi joe. The brown camo version above actually has an olive color camouflage pattern on his. Loaded for the zombie apocalypse, this figure absolutely owns this line. Joe extreme built to rule combat heroes micro force kreo.
The recondo article does not mention the threeweek 82nd airborne division recondo school that operated until the late 1970s, when it was shut down because it was not easy enough to graduate from, and because nonairborne artillery and support personnel who were stationed at the same army post as the paratroopers, but who could make little use in combat of the skills taught at the school. The 69th was a kansas national guard unit called to active duty in 1968 to round out the 5th at fort carson, co while its 1st brigade was in vietnam. I try to take good pictures and be detailed so as not to be misleading in the ads. The original recondo has always been a solid figure that still maintains his cool factor. Recondo v3 came with a silver sound attack shotgun, a brown rifle and an orangebrown ghillie suit. Vintage 1966 gi joe australian jungle fighter knuckle knife. Gi joe sideshow collectibles 12 inch deluxe action figure cobra elite trooper code name crimson guard. Its doc, who patches up the entire team battle after battle. The look on his face is great that grim determination and he has a scar near his left eye. He goes into the jungle ahead of the team to scout for cobra forces.
Trooper manages to avoid most of the articulation cutbacks that made everyone scream that the first wave of retaliation figures were the deth. While i like the idea of a joe team being nothing but named operatives, a military group cant realistically work like that. Released in september 2010, the second wave included figures based on destro, dusty, jungleviper, recondo, zartan, and a second version of snake eyes. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Gi joe fans who are also fans of modern warfare 2 will rejoice atif not a carbon copy, then a reasonable immitation ofthe acr assault rifle with a 40mm grenade launcher. A real american hero toyline, comic books and animated series.
Somehow, some way, even as a youngster, recondo managed to become one of my favorite characters in those early days of g. I have never actually seen one of these patches before, but i believe it is the recondo insignia worn to signify the 1st recondo brigade of the 9th infantry division as referenced on page 54 of col. Just looking at him you can tell he means business with a chest plate that holds a handgun non removable and grenade also non removable and asorted pouches. Moc sealed vintage gi joe recondo jungle v1 arah peach card hasbro. Recondo finds the jungle soothing and acts as if he owns it, and that anyone else is trespassing. He uses a solarpowered wilderness survival pack with a clawjs multisnare trap to capture cobra troopers and discover what they are hiding in the rainforest.
Recondo is based on the 1984 character and sports his characteristic hat and mustache. Gi joe pursuit of cobra 3 34 inch action figure jungle assault. This loose complete gi joe recondo figure and accessory come exactly as shown. Nowadays hes looking pretty nice back in action again. Joeyes, there was a gi joe named, gi joe, released in 1994 for the 30 th anniversary of gi joe toys. I may suggest that the real loser in the pushing back of the joe movie is those who do not get a chance or even pass on a chance to purchase this gem of a figure.
Recondo was originally intended to be released invidually carded. Wilkinson, and his rank is that of e9 sergeant major. Recondos primary military specialty is infantry and his secondary military specialty is intelligence. Image of a 1988 version two 3 34 inch gi joe tiger force recondo tiger fly pilot figure complete with accessories. Jan 2, 2017 recondo school vietnam, graduation exercise was an actual patrol against real enemies, earning recondo school the nickname the deadliest school on earth. Released in september 2010, the second wave included figures based on destro, dusty, jungleviper, recondo, zartan, and a. He never got much face time in the cartoon and didnt make a splash in the comics until the late 30s, but as soon as i got him in hand, i really just loved the character and his look. As a result, the recondo school history is quite gray and quite muddled. I love that is boots are the vietnam style jungle boots with the green cloth on them also there is tread on the bottom of his boots.
In the animated series, however, he received very little screen time after the first miniseries, and is absent from the later series, g. Hes easy as big as roadblock or gungho, traditionally gi joe s twin towers. Recondo also has two throwing axes and some sort of tribal mask of south american vintage. Recondo is the one jungle guy i rarely used originally not really sure what i used him for. I have simply brought my organisational skills to collocate all this information in one easytobrowse location. Version two of recondo was part of the gi joe tiger force team. Here is a picture along with a cropped closeup of the 5th infantry division recondo patch being worn by members of the 69th infantry brigade. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Recondo hates the cold, and loves being in the jungle, hauling a rucksack through the bush, and sweating through his cammies.
Joe collectors club has debuted another member of their upcoming tiger force squad from the 2015 g. Does anyone know when this shirt dates from the writing on the label is gone. While i find the backpack and the survival cloak to almost be too much gear, they still work great for a display perspective. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Joe team, and after a brief stay at joe headquarters, recondo was sent to the jungles of sierra gordo, where he lived with the native tucaro tribe. He loves hauling a rucksack through the bush and sweating through his cammies. Jan 29, 2007 as a result, the recondo school history is quite gray and quite muddled. Jungle trooper a real american hero interchangeable snapon, stayon accessories. He never got much face time in the cartoon and didnt make a splash in the comics until the late 30s, but as soon as i got him in hand, i. Joe pursuit of cobra 3 34 inch action figure jungle assault recondo at. Recondo is an american military acronym from reconnaissance, commando and doughboy for a highly specialized infantry training or a graduate of a recondo school who leads a small, heavily armed longrange reconnaissance team that patrols deep in enemyheld territory.
Flints belt is also detailed with an eagle buckle and bullets my complaints are his lbe it was difficult. While other troopers might consider the jungle to be hostile and unforgiving, to him, it is like a friend and anyone else who breaks in are intruders. Joe pursuit of cobra 3 34 inch action figure jungle. Recondo is the gi joe teams expert in jungle combat and survival. Recondo came in a green version and in what is commonly called a brown camo version. Recondo version 2 also commonly known as tiger force recondo was released in the seventh series 1988 packaged exclusively with the tiger fly covert assault helicopter. He gained the tucaros trust and they were willing to fight beside him. Of course he comes with a mission disc with 2 original gi joe cartoon episodes as well. Jul 07, 2015 i have never actually seen one of these patches before, but i believe it is the recondo insignia worn to signify the 1st recondo brigade of the 9th infantry division as referenced on page 54 of col. While the movie lines may have their problems, i cant fault them if they can bring in a big block of new tooling. This incomplete loose figure and accessory come exactly as shown.
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