When G.I. Joe returned in 2000, it featured an initial wave of molds that ranged from the line's earliest years to the later molds. As the collecting community was heavily focused on 1987 or earlier figures, though, the new releases did offer the community a glimpse at some figure molds that were mostly ignored. Among them was the 1992 Talking Battle Commanders Hawk figure.
This isn't really a great look for Hawk. But, it is a great figure to represent a generic type general character. He was a staple of early custom work. And, the reuse of the mold in 2000 both brought the look for Hawk to the forefront and allowed for more customizing stock to be available. The flat back on the figure greatly limits its use. But, the marbled plastic means that no two figures are the same and allows for them to be used in groups and still look somewhat different. There's not a ton of content on this figure out there. But, here's what I could find.
2000 General Tomahawk by Purple_Cobra75
2000 General Tomahawk by Lava Boss
2000 General Tomahawk at JoeADay.com
2000 General Tomahawk by NightForceTunnelRat
2000 General Tomahawk at Generals Joes Reborn
2000 General Tomahawk by gingerbeardtoys
I'm partial to the convention Tiger Force version, myself.
ReplyDeleteWho's the leader of Team Joe? Hawk, Duke, Sgt Slaughter?
ReplyDeleteDuke is the real leader, Hawk is some old man who has to deal with the bureaucratic crap, when he isn't getting shot, turned into a monster or crippled.
DeleteTo me, Duke's so far down the ladder that he's not really relevant as a leader. Hawk runs the show. Duke does what he's told when better guys aren't available.
DeleteHe was fine for the time, but the blue web gear isn't the best.
ReplyDeleteThe kind of hat Hawk is wearing always reminds me of 70s/80s fast food worker hats. Kinda hard to take seriously when you look like you should be behind the counter of a vintage KFC.
ReplyDeleteNo offense to actual fast food workers, you MFers are doing god's work.