He is supposed to be a Green beret paratrooper. He has multiple covert roles and is the equivalent of air version of SEALs. Figure looks superb and great face sculpt alongwith real paradropping weapons and accessories. Very nicely done by Hasbro, your review as always rocks. Cheers.
The vintage Airborne was one of my most abused figures. My brother and I used to make parachutes and throw Joes off the roof of the house. Let's just say there was some trial and error before we found material that worked. He might be a pick up, but one I will wait for a sale on.
I can’t wait for Airborne. He was a 2nd tier character in the cartoon but he appears more than most be people remember. As far as the packaging Airborne and Flash were the main stars of an episode that took place on Easter Island.
Airborne was the first character I thought of, after Wild Bill, when the Dragonfly was announced. I was initially disappointed that he wasn't included as a tier, but since he's been released, I've come around. This way, even folks that didn't get in on the HasLab can still have Franklin in their lives.
Picked up this guy today and absolutely love him. I have no connection to gi joe besides classified and he just stood out when I saw promo images. Love the color and face sculpt on him Great review as always!!!!
Airborne features in the comics in the storyline where the Joes go to retrieve Snake Eyes from his cabin, and they get into a battle with Destro, Firefly, and Fred/ Wade Collins. They also meet the Soft Master. Spirit continually refers to Airborne as his "Native American brother".
For me Airborne is a hit for sure. Was always a favorite as a kid because I thought paratroopers were amazing. I think this captures that classic look.
Have him coming in tomorrow via Amazon. Definitely like the colors and I'm looking forward to see how that blue/tan deco blends in with the rest of my Joes.
I’ve already got so many Classified figures I’m really cutting back - especially on the repaints. However, if I figure has a connection to my Hiss Tank, or in this case, Dragonfly, I’m all in. Looking forward to my Airborne
Great review. All the characters from the first 4-5 years of the Arah era, I’m all in. After that I don’t know a lot of the characters but I’ll still get them. 😅
The image on the back of the box and the promo pics show TWO handguns (one in the leg holster and he's holding one) but it only comes with one...and the barrel of his submachine gun broke off of mine in about 30 seconds. Very disappointed.
Figure for figure the best of Hasbro's lines in my view. Even the non standout figures are better than most equivalent lines at this price point! Great review.
When it comes to the classified line I’m only dabbling now of days(all in on tiger force/Python patrol though). But for this figure I’ll definitely pick him up.
I'm not sure if I'm going to buy Airborn or not, I can't remember Airborn at all in the 80's cartoon and I don't feel any connection with him, I think I'll skip this one and prefer to go for the characters I can only remember from the cartoon series.
I know that this unboxing has nothing to do with the clutch and Vamp but I just want to say the gun mount on that is Super cheese 🧀 and the tires attached very loosely all the way around this jeep is SOME SUPER CHEESE 🧀
