G.I. Joe Tiger Cat (1988)

 

Overview

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The Tiger Cat was released in 1988 as part of the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero line and was part of the Tiger Force sub-team. It is a heavily armed, high-speed all-terrain combat vehicle designed for reconnaissance and rapid attack missions.

The Tiger Cat is a Tiger Force repaint of the V.A.M.P. Mk II, giving it the distinctive yellow-and-black Tiger Force color scheme. It originally came with the exclusive Tripwire (Tiger Force) figure.

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Key Features

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• Tiger Force vehicle with distinctive yellow, black and orange color scheme

• Based on the V.A.M.P. Mk II design

• Open-top military jeep configuration

• Twin forward-mounted machine guns

• Rear-mounted weapon system

• Two removable missiles

• Rugged off-road wheels

• Seating for multiple G.I. Joe figures

• Originally packaged with Tiger Force Tripwire

• Designed for fast reconnaissance and ground attack missions

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Fun Facts

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Tiger Force V.A.M.P. Mk II

The Tiger Cat isn't an entirely new vehicle design. It is a Tiger Force repaint of the V.A.M.P. Mk II, making it a great example of Hasbro's late-1980s strategy of reusing molds with new colors and branding.

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Part of Tiger Force

Tiger Force was introduced as a special G.I. Joe team featuring classic characters and vehicles in a distinctive tiger-striped camouflage color scheme.

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Tripwire's Tiger Force Ride

The vehicle originally came with Tiger Force Tripwire, making the figure an important part of a complete original set.

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Bright Colors

The Tiger Cat's yellow-and-black appearance is one of the reasons it stands out so strongly in a vintage G.I. Joe collection. It looks very different from the standard green V.A.M.P. Mk II.

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What Makes a Tiger Cat Complete?

A complete original set should include:

• Tiger Cat vehicle

• Tiger Force Tripwire

• Tripwire's accessories

• Original machine guns

• Original missiles

• Weapon mounts

• Wheels and chassis components

• Original Tiger Force decals

• Original box and paperwork, if applicable

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Recommended GIJoeForSale.com Price

For a 100% complete Tiger Cat with Tiger Force Tripwire 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 Cat is a great Tiger Force vehicle for collectors. Its striking color scheme, V.A.M.P. Mk II heritage and exclusive Tiger Force Tripwire make it one of the more recognizable vehicles from the vintage Tiger Force lineup.