I have quietly watched you and your videos for years...since 2015. You have gotten really good at this and offer the best (and most entertaining) GI Joe reviews on youtube. You really should get paid for this and have your own show somewhere. You are a talent!
This was one of the first gi joe things I ever got. It was for Christmas and I got a few figures and the forward observer. My dad was in Vietnam so he thought these were cool I was 4-5 years old. He said “if you join the army you better like green”
My Dad was there too. My cousin Sal received most of the 1982 lineup for Christmas and I was like what??? Lol my Dad gave me the skystriker for the following Christmas and I've been hooked on JOE ever since.
Steeler deserved another figure and a more prominent role in the comics as a proper officer. He is often treated as another sergeant or corporal. He was more than just a tank driver---he had a lot of cross training in cover ops as well, which I liked for his character.
In Canada STEELER's birthplace was Hamilton Ontario. This is the steel producing capital of Canada much like Pittsburgh in the USA. Hamilton is also my home town... Thus, Steeler rocks!!!
I liked the Mobat. My ony issue is the scale. It is too small for a tank. It should have fit Moore than one figure (3 or 4) and they should be able to be fully inside the vehicle hatch down like the Warthog.
I always preferred the lots of green. It made it feel more real to me as a kid. I think that's why I always preferred the 1960s GI Joe's growing up. I wasn't restrained to GI Joe and cobra with ridiculous cartoon vehicles I could do any military operation I wanted. But I loved the green vehicles for the three and three quarter inch because I would pretend my GI Joe's are generic troops and could fight dinosaurs, Cobra, or anything that I threw at them.
I grew up as a kid in the 80s and my dad was a Vietnam era veteran so I loved "real" military type vehicles and especially GREEN for the good guys. The Mobat was just awesome for this and I would support it with several Armadillo tanks as a unit. My figures fought "The giants" where I would combine G.I. Joe and Cobra and their vehicles against He Man and Skeletor and their "giants" figures as a combined enemy. Castle GreySkull and Snake Mountain got bombed a LOT in those days and my Joes had a Cinder Block Fortress of Freedom, LOL.
My brother and I had one of these each in the lighter green colour of the Z Force vehicles as released under the action force toy line. Steeler wore lighter green and a red helmet. I made a suspension bridge out of lego that took the weight of both tanks with a lot of flexing. If you bend Steelers legs a little he stands a bit lower in the turret.
I preferred the Mauler to the MOBAT. With the heavy batteries in the front of the MOBAT any time mine climbed an abrupt incline and came down (Like over a book or uneven sidewalk or paving stone) the front end would hit so hard that the batteries would fall out of the battery compartment and the toy would stop dead in its tracks. Going backwards over the same incline this flaw wouldn't occur. Later when I got the Mauler it never had that problem.
I had a friend who had this. I never had it and really didn't desire to have it back then. Even know I'm 50/50 on it. But I am looking for a Steeler to add. GREAT REVIEW 👍
I was never a fan of gimmick action features, even as a kid, but TBH this one is considerably better executed than later GI Joe attempts at the same concept IMHO.
That's the most action I've seen him get in years. The only thing I ever remember about Short Fuze was his 15 seconds in the "Eau de Cobra" cartoon episode...lol
@@k-dawgbroadcasting5444 Ah, then you clearly are not aware that he and Steeler wus talkin' and built a doo-hicky with Clutch's help. Or that he has the ability to hear nothing. The kind of nothing that means Ninja's are near. (He's in the first 2 mini-series.)
I want you to know, I was inspired by your video last Christmas and picked up one of these complete. Also the wolverine, the HAL, the dragonfly and I restored my VAMP. I hope 2021 is treating you well and I hope YOU are well my friend.
Hi Hoddie! I love your work/ re-work on the mobat. But I was wondering could you review the 92 Patriot? I'd love to see your opinions and overall review of it. Please keep up the good work!
Hey HCC, how much did you undersize your Grogan jersey to get it to fit like a shirt? I normally wear a 2XL so that's what I ordered and I'm drowning in it!
I was always a little bastard and needed battle damage on my toys and if I knew then I would go threw hell now trying to collect them all over again spending hundreds of dollars I would have been less of a little bastard
I just wonder what HCC's neighbors think and say when he is out there "demonstrating" his tank on the sidewalk? It is probably a common thing to see. As for HCC taking a couple days off is cool. Everyone needs time off. But I do have a suggestion, instead of toy reviews, some videos of what shenanigans he goes through during the week. I bet he has funny day to day things he does
"From an era before ninjas." Also mentions earlier in the video that Snake Eyes came out that year. There wasn't an era of GI Joe without ninjas then. They were there from the beginning.
Snake-Eyes was originally just a commando. He wasn't referred to as a ninja in the toy line or cartoon until 85. The comic had a much more subtle take on his skills, but still didn't actually refer to his ninja skills until the Silent Castle.
Great review again, I love this tank, I want this tank in my collection, it's hard to find one complete and a good price, it's funny stealer the cartoon looked different from the toy, someone should kit bash using the 82/83 parts and make a stealer close to the cartoon, can't wait for ninja month, hey hcc788 you should find ninja music from the 80s and 90s to use, lol
This was my first ever GIJoe toy, and I got it for XMas '82. For its time, it was really an outstanding toy.
I have quietly watched you and your videos for years...since 2015. You have gotten really good at this and offer the best (and most entertaining) GI Joe reviews on youtube. You really should get paid for this and have your own show somewhere. You are a talent!
Don't feel bad Steeler I'm more fragile now than I was in '82 too
Aren't we all?
This was one of the first gi joe things I ever got. It was for Christmas and I got a few figures and the forward observer. My dad was in Vietnam so he thought these were cool I was 4-5 years old. He said “if you join the army you better like green”
My Dad was there too. My cousin Sal received most of the 1982 lineup for Christmas and I was like what??? Lol my Dad gave me the skystriker for the following Christmas and I've been hooked on JOE ever since.
The reason the Mobat climbs better in reverse is the tank always wanted to be able to get out of trouble as quickly as it got into trouble.
Steeler deserved another figure and a more prominent role in the comics as a proper officer. He is often treated as another sergeant or corporal. He was more than just a tank driver---he had a lot of cross training in cover ops as well, which I liked for his character.
The MOBAT was my “big” Christmas present of 82. I absolutely punished that thing. Pushed it to its off-road limits outside.
In Canada STEELER's birthplace was Hamilton Ontario. This is the steel producing capital of Canada much like Pittsburgh in the USA. Hamilton is also my home town... Thus, Steeler rocks!!!
Love the “You’re welcome” it’s stuff like that that keeps me coming back. 😊
My cousin's MOBAT and Flash were the first Joes I ever saw/played with. The biggest vehicle of the original series -- good stuff!
With that Jersey it should be a bazooka review!
He's already reviewed Bazooka
Great review! This was one of my favorite vehicles from the G.I. Joe line!
Classic vintage g.i.joe toys! Love it! Grear review HCC788!!!
I liked the Mobat. My ony issue is the scale. It is too small for a tank. It should have fit Moore than one figure (3 or 4) and they should be able to be fully inside the vehicle hatch down like the Warthog.
One of the best vehicles for the entire line- period. It was great! My father even liked it.
I always preferred the lots of green. It made it feel more real to me as a kid. I think that's why I always preferred the 1960s GI Joe's growing up. I wasn't restrained to GI Joe and cobra with ridiculous cartoon vehicles I could do any military operation I wanted. But I loved the green vehicles for the three and three quarter inch because I would pretend my GI Joe's are generic troops and could fight dinosaurs, Cobra, or anything that I threw at them.
Great re-review of one of the best. I picked mine up only a few years ago after seeing your original review.
I would love to see the Mahler review.
I just watched GI JOE Renagades 1st season cartoon again yesterday. I wish they had continued the show.
OG lineup will always be the best.
HCC788 great idea re-reviewing classic Joe stuff! Please make more.
I grew up as a kid in the 80s and my dad was a Vietnam era veteran so I loved "real" military type vehicles and especially GREEN for the good guys. The Mobat was just awesome for this and I would support it with several Armadillo tanks as a unit. My figures fought "The giants" where I would combine G.I. Joe and Cobra and their vehicles against He Man and Skeletor and their "giants" figures as a combined enemy. Castle GreySkull and Snake Mountain got bombed a LOT in those days and my Joes had a Cinder Block Fortress of Freedom, LOL.
Sure he is an officer, but is a gentleman? 1982 movie reference.
I vote for building that model. It looks cool.
Thanks for the detailed review!!!!!
Love the roots and the beginning of the heart of GI Joe!! Great review!!
My brother and I had one of these each in the lighter green colour of the Z Force vehicles as released under the action force toy line. Steeler wore lighter green and a red helmet. I made a suspension bridge out of lego that took the weight of both tanks with a lot of flexing.
If you bend Steelers legs a little he stands a bit lower in the turret.
Milan Ondrak I have a few all z force there is a guy who does custom machine gun parts for it and he’s working on a turret hatch for it
Great review of an awesome vehicle and figure, tnx a lot! 👌🏽❤🔥
love this tank......also really like the 98 camo repaint
I had a mobat as a kid and I always thought it was a generic non GI JOE toy, because the Joe's didn't fit in there well.
I love that review.now that's g.ijoe..i do have the mobat with steeler one of my most favorite g.ijoe vehicle s
The CAT was also offered in Canada with the red as I bought it and the HISS version as well from Sears.
Great review..love the Mobat, i have one set up with the figures to mimic the gi joe comic. i was lucky to get both versions along with steeler.
Lucky Steeler got to stay behind with alternate universe Baroness!
Had both the mobat and wolverine. The mobat saw lots of battle especially with my cat lol.
I preferred the Mauler to the MOBAT. With the heavy batteries in the front of the MOBAT any time mine climbed an abrupt incline and came down (Like over a book or uneven sidewalk or paving stone) the front end would hit so hard that the batteries would fall out of the battery compartment and the toy would stop dead in its tracks. Going backwards over the same incline this flaw wouldn't occur. Later when I got the Mauler it never had that problem.
Enjoy your time off Commander. You deserve it
I had a friend who had this. I never had it and really didn't desire to have it back then. Even know I'm 50/50 on it. But I am looking for a Steeler to add.
GREAT REVIEW 👍
I think it's time to see the GI Joe Mauler.
I was never a fan of gimmick action features, even as a kid, but TBH this one is considerably better executed than later GI Joe attempts at the same concept IMHO.
I have this in a Target exclusive box with a Hiss tank and figures. Stalker is also included with jetpack
What Issue of the Comic Book was the MOBAT in ???
Not going to move Steeler? Short-Fuze 'ol buddy, it's your time to shine!
That's the most action I've seen him get in years. The only thing I ever remember about Short Fuze was his 15 seconds in the "Eau de Cobra" cartoon episode...lol
@@k-dawgbroadcasting5444 Ah, then you clearly are not aware that he and Steeler wus talkin' and built a doo-hicky with Clutch's help. Or that he has the ability to hear nothing. The kind of nothing that means Ninja's are near. (He's in the first 2 mini-series.)
I want you to know, I was inspired by your video last Christmas and picked up one of these complete. Also the wolverine, the HAL, the dragonfly and I restored my VAMP. I hope 2021 is treating you well and I hope YOU are well my friend.
Thanks for the good review - personally I think the Action Force version has better colours
Is it weird that I think a modern update of the Mobat could probably incorporate bluetooth controls and perhaps even working camera?
Thanks for going back to the beginning! Tired of looking at all the colorful skittles from the 90s 😁
Hi Hoddie! I love your work/ re-work on the mobat. But I was wondering could you review the 92 Patriot? I'd love to see your opinions and overall review of it. Please keep up the good work!
In the uk we got the mobat recoloured for the action force for 83 mine still works
Love the mobat .
It always reminded me of the Sheridan.
The Mobat from 1998 and 2000 had a decent camo scheme on it if the flat green doesn't do it for ya!
So what happened to the tow hitch on later uses of the mold? Did Palitoy or Hasbro damage the mold?
I got the Mobat tank for Christmas In 1983
I've been watching you for years and you haven't review the Mauler. I hope you're not having any medical problems.
There was a another MOBAT that dispensed miniature bubble gum balls
Hey HCC, how much did you undersize your Grogan jersey to get it to fit like a shirt? I normally wear a 2XL so that's what I ordered and I'm drowning in it!
I prefer my Steeler as an E-5 as shown in the Order of Battle comic
The turret is all MBT70, and, the cupola looks almost exactly like the commander's cupola from the M60A3.
I got this on my 5th birthday in '83. It was my absolute favorite GI Joe vehicle.
I was always a little bastard and needed battle damage on my toys and if I knew then I would go threw hell now trying to collect them all over again spending hundreds of dollars I would have been less of a little bastard
Same 😔
This week "from a time before ninjas", next episode "ninja month". Interesting.
I have zap and steeler in mint condition. I’m afraid to handle them now
Zap is going for mad money now.
I just wonder what HCC's neighbors think and say when he is out there "demonstrating" his tank on the sidewalk? It is probably a common thing to see.
As for HCC taking a couple days off is cool. Everyone needs time off. But I do have a suggestion, instead of toy reviews, some videos of what shenanigans he goes through during the week. I bet he has funny day to day things he does
"From an era before ninjas."
Also mentions earlier in the video that Snake Eyes came out that year. There wasn't an era of GI Joe without ninjas then. They were there from the beginning.
Snake-Eyes was originally just a commando. He wasn't referred to as a ninja in the toy line or cartoon until 85. The comic had a much more subtle take on his skills, but still didn't actually refer to his ninja skills until the Silent Castle.
Oh pleeeease do the Revell build on screen!
Its BaZooKa! Keep it pUMp and hop aboard the FrAnk tAnK!!
really surprised they did not place any foot pegs on this thing.
Standing on a tank that's definitely going to get shot at isn't a good plan.
i love the mobat, i traded karnov for a mobat. #worthit
Was it a Nintendo game of karnov
@@robertlong6027 yessir
@@asm42 I bought karnov in 1988 at KB Toys for. New for $50.00
Wunderbar
Please do the video that would be awesome 👌
Why not look for a second mobat model kit so to keep one unassembled and one build up
My battery cover pops off with batteries in it.
Great review again, I love this tank, I want this tank in my collection, it's hard to find one complete and a good price, it's funny stealer the cartoon looked different from the toy, someone should kit bash using the 82/83 parts and make a stealer close to the cartoon, can't wait for ninja month, hey hcc788 you should find ninja music from the 80s and 90s to use, lol
Plastirama first Joes have a more military olive green
More redos.
Never had a MOBAT or Mauler :(
not bad information, but you over explain way too much on everything though.
This might be unpopular opinion but I do feel that both Steeler and MOBAT are very plain and boring. Then again so is most of 1982 line.