Forgotten Figures: 1988 Tiger Force Tripwire

I wasn't quite prepared for the rabbit hole this figure lead me down. But, there's just tons of content on him out there. Tripwire is a character who's used quite a bit more than you'd ever think. He's not a greatly popular character by any means. But, something about his figures resonates with content creators and you see his various iterations appear in far more photographs than you'd think.

I think a big part of Tripwire's appeal to photographers is that he's a cool figure who can do something different than just stand around holding a rifle. There's all sorts of ordinance and sapper things he can do. Not to mention the great poses you can create with him sweeping for mines. He looks good leading a team or a convoy. And,it really breaks up the monotony of a line of guys all holding their rifles as they walk through some plants.

Check out the links below. Some of these date back more than 8 years ago. You'll see some names on this list who don't post any more. But, when they did, they drove the hobby forward. Looking back at some of these photos reminds me of how vibrant the Joe community used to be. We've lost a lot in the past decade. But, for now, there's still some reminders of the old days that you can find with a little work.

1988 Tiger Force Tripwire Profile

1988 Tiger Force Tripwire by thedustinmccoy

1988 Tiger Force Tripwire by joesinphotos

1988 Tiger Force Tripwire by viper_space

1988 Tiger Force Tripwire by thevintagetoylife

1988 Tiger Force Tripwire by dashiellrfairborne

1988 Tiger Force Tripwire by thedustinmccoy

1988 Tiger Force Tripwire by gijoeboss

1988 Tiger Force Tripwire by backyardjoes

1988 Tiger Force Tripwire by viper_space

1988 Tiger Force Tripwire by badvoodoocollections

1988 Tiger Force Tripwire by thevintagetoylife