G.I. Joe Tiger Fly (1988)

 

Overview

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The Tiger Fly was released in 1988 as part of the Tiger Force sub-team in the vintage G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero line. It is a Tiger Force repaint of the classic Dragonfly XH-1 attack helicopter, featuring the distinctive yellow, black and orange Tiger Force color scheme.

The Tiger Fly originally came packaged with Tiger Force Recondo, making the figure an important part of a complete set.

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Key Features

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• Tiger Force attack helicopter

• Repaint of the Dragonfly XH-1

• Distinctive yellow, black and orange tiger-striped color scheme

• Large twin-rotor helicopter blades

• Functional rotating main rotor

• Two side-mounted weapon pods

• Multiple removable missiles

• Front-mounted machine guns

• Opening cockpit

• Rear engine section

• Originally included Tiger Force Recondo

• Designed for close air support and jungle combat

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Fun Facts

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Dragonfly in Tiger Force Colors

The Tiger Fly is a great example of Hasbro's use of existing molds for Tiger Force. Underneath the Tiger Force colors is the classic Dragonfly XH-1 mold.

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Recondo's Tiger Force Ride

The vehicle originally came with Tiger Force Recondo, making it one of the signature Tiger Force vehicle-and-figure combinations.

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Jungle Warfare

The Tiger Fly's Tiger Force colors and Recondo pairing make it particularly suited to the fictional jungle warfare role of Tiger Force.

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A Popular Tiger Force Vehicle

The combination of a classic G.I. Joe helicopter and the striking Tiger Force paint scheme makes the Tiger Fly one of the most recognizable aircraft in the Tiger Force collection.

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What Makes a Tiger Fly Complete?

A complete original set should include:

• Tiger Fly helicopter

• Main rotor blades

• Tail rotor

• Cockpit canopy

• Weapon pods

• Original missiles

• Machine guns

• Landing gear

• Original Tiger Force decals

• Tiger Force Recondo

• Recondo's accessories

• Original box and paperwork, where applicable

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Recommended GIJoeForSale.com Price

For a 100% complete Tiger Fly with Tiger Force Recondo in Very Good/Excellent condition:

€79.95–€99.95

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For an exceptionally clean Near Mint example:

€109.95–€139.95

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For a complete boxed example:

€169.95–€229.95

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Collector Appeal: 8.5/10

The Tiger Fly is an excellent Tiger Force collectible because it combines one of the classic G.I. Joe helicopter designs with the highly recognizable Tiger Force color scheme and the popular Recondo character.