The Whale is one of the top three most iconic vehicles in the Joe line. It was released in 1984 and included a cool pilot named Cutter. The Cutter figure was fine. He fit the aesthetic of the time period. 8 years later, Cutter would get an upgrade. This time, as a member of the DEF, the figure got a sleeker and more detailed look. But, the underlying design was strikingly similar to the 1984. The baseball cap, orange vest and dark blue pants were all carried over. And, you if you were familiar with the 1984 figure, you'd instantly recognize the 1992 figure as Cutter.
As this updated version was released in 1992, it's often overlooked in discussions about the best character update in the line. But, Cutter's massive improvements are right there with the 1985 Snake Eyes, 1989 Stalker and 1986 Hawk. The 1992 looks just as home in the cockpit of the Whale as the 1984 version. That's a tough trick to pull. Hasbro did it, though.
Sadly, Cutter's not enough of a main character to really have his update shine through. He remains fairly obscure and isn't a character that gets a lot of press. I had to dig deep to find some good content on him. But, much of what's below shows off not only his traditional gear like his weapon and the amazing flashlight. But, also his spring loaded grappling hook that's one of my favorite spring loaded weapons. So, take some time and check out the links, below. There's some great content featuring one of the more unheralded character updates in the vintage Joe line.
1992 Cutter by Gen_Liederkranz
1992 Cutter by ronnie_trickshot
1992 Cutter by gijoe_c4_panama
1992 Cutter by gen_liederkranz
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