When I think of the original HISS tank, I think of the triangular treads, the protruding cockpit with the clear canopy, and the dual barreled turret. If this sentence leaves you scratching your head and wondering when you were transported back into your college English Literature class, let me explain. In my opinion, the key to updating any classic character or vehicle is to retain the vehicle’s defining characteristics while evolving the design in other areas. Did the realization live up to the anticipation? Read on, and find out this Joe fan’s opinion. Hasbro responded and the latest HISS debuted at the 2005 Collector’s Convention to rave reviews. Some felt it was too bulky, or under-armed and others were just turned off by how dramatically the war machine’s look had changed. The Cobra HISS tank has always been a “signature vehicle” of everyone’s favorite “ruthless terrorist organization” and yet many fans were not crazy about the “ HISS IV” overhaul that happened in the GIJoe vs.
However, some vehicles are so distinctive, so classic that they get not one but two facelifts. The same can be said of the vehicles with the Fang 3 getting a dramatic overhaul early in the GvC relaunch. Characters such as Duke, Snake Eyes, Gung Ho, Spirit, Flint, Cover Girl and Cobra Commander have all been given a “modern make-over”. Think about it-we’ve had new versions of several classic characters and even a few vehicle updates all as a way of bringing Joe into the 21st century. A great phrase to describe GIJoe since the relaunch might be “what’s old is new again”.
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