When I finally got him, he didn't disappoint and quickly became the most used figure in my arsenal. To this day, there is something about Flint's design that resonates with me and he remains one figures of whom I can own enough versions. It was 18 years ago today that I first profiled the Flint figure. I've revisited him a few times through the years. Here's the best content on him from around the web.
Flint Profile 2012
Flint Profile 1999
Flint - Review of all International Flint Releases
Funskool Flint Profile
Muralha - Brazilian Flint Profile
Flint at JoeDios.com 1
Flint at JoeDios.com 2
Flint at JoeDios.com 3
Flint at JoeDios.com 4
Flint at JoeDios.com 5
Flint at JoeDios.com 6
Flint at 3DJoes.com
Flint at JoeADay.com
Flint at Mobile Strike Force
I think Flint is one of those rare Joes with multiple versions where the first figure is still the best.
ReplyDeleteI found mine in 1985 at a TRUs but his neck was loose due to a factory defect. Since I didn't know then about tightening back screws, he didn't see much use. I still consider him a classic figure and character, due in no small part to the great Bill Ratner's portrayal of Flint in the Sunbow cartoon.
ReplyDeleteI remember discovering the new ball-neck, and being so stoked that Joe had found a way to be even better than they already were. And yep, it was on my Flint figure.
ReplyDeleteOriginal Flint wasn't part of my childhood team really. My brother had one. I was on and off with GIJOE and got a boost from my 1985 birthday presents, but Flint wasn't among them. I didn't care that much for his head sculpt, IIRC. My first Flint was Tiger Force, which is a good release. By then I was completist as much as I could...since my brother had gotten too old for toys a few years earlier.
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