The G.I. Joe Collector’s Club has unveiled the preview for the upcoming member of Devo… uh.. LRRP Trooper Recoil!
G.I. JOE L.R.R.P. TROOPER
Code Name: RECOIL
(Inspired by the 1989 action figure.)
Features re-tooled mine case & dual weapon!
Includes: removable helmet, tactical harness, pistol,
assault rifle, mine case, dual tactical weapon,
backpack, combat knife, radio, and figure stand.
Recoil occupies an interesting space in G.I. Joe to me. He was released not long after I stopped actively buying figures so I have zero nostalgia attached to him. He was also pictured on the package of the Battle Force 2000 Pulverizer as the driver without actually being a member of that ill-fated team. (Dodged a bullet there, didn’t he?) I discovered the character as an adult during the “hiatus period” post DTC but pre 25th Anniversary and found his design to be interesting. Sure, there’s the whole Devo helmet and the baby blue weapons but aside from that his figure design and file card made him an interesting character to this Joe fan.
So, how does the FSS 8 version compare to the vintage 1989 Recoil? Continue reading