GI Joe vs Cobra Patriot Grizzly Tank

by G. I. Joe

Product Features

• G.I. Joe's Patriot Grizzly Tank!
• Action Attack action activated sounds!
• Motorized launcher fires 20 missiles!

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• ASIN: B00008YSMD
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #382,979 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

Historically, tanks have never been known for their exceptional mobility. This GI Joe unit, keeping true to that tradition, doesn't really move much. But tanks are also known for their exceptional firepower and here also, the GI Joe Annihilator comes through big, sporting twenty spring-loaded missiles that can be used to intimidate and, well, annihilate a host of imaginary foes. In fact, the one key area where the Joe tank differs from its real life counterparts is a joystick that attaches to the rear of the vehicle, allowing the operator to move the tank's turret, produce a variety of gun sounds, and fire those twenty missiles. It's a bit disappointing that with all the bells and whistles, they couldn't make the tank roll better but the accompanying arsenal makes the action entertaining nonetheless. --Charlie Williams

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Patriot Grizzly is a must-have for a GI Joe fan, December 1, 2003

By 

Michael Mattingly (Detroit, MI USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: GI Joe vs Cobra Patriot Grizzly Tank (Toy)

I purchased the GI Joe Patriot Grizzly for my son about three weeks ago. This vehicle is a tank that will actually fire projectiles. I believe this vehicle is a must-have for the GI Joe fans, but may not be for everyone. I will list the pro's and con's of this toy.

There are several reasons to buy this tank. The tank is a very fun toy to play with. It has the "sound-attack" sounds that is now common with the GI Joe Versus Cobra series. It has the ability to launch projectiles from the cannon. It comes with approximately twenty projectiles and can fire them quilckly. It has a tank commander's seat with a gun emplacement that can be controlled with a joystick. The tank is also equipped with numerous places that you can place additional GI Joes on for the ride. I made the mistake of not purchasing this tank from Amazon.com and bought it from a retailer for $34.99, without tax.
You can not beat this price.

I believe there are three major negatives of this toy that I will list:

The tank's cannon is an annoying piece. It seems to pop off every three seconds of play. I wonder why Hasbro did not make this a permanent fixture to the vehicle.

The tank does not include an action figure. I am not sure why Hasbro failed to include an action figure with this tank. I think for the cost of the tank (I paid $34.99), an action figure would be included. In the past, GI Joe vehicles in this price range generally included an action figure.

The projectiles may be dangerous. I was alarmed at how rapid the projectiles launched from the cannon. This toy should be age appropriate. The projectiles can also jam, but Hasbro informs you how to fix this problem in its instructions.

That concludes my review of the GI Joe Patriot Grizzly. The toy is a must-have for the GI Joe fans, but remember that this toy should only be purchased for age appropriate children. This makes a great Christmas gift, especially now that it is on sale.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Too much for too little, December 7, 2003

By 

Aileene Maldonado (Bolton, MS United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: GI Joe vs Cobra Patriot Grizzly Tank (Toy)

It took me an hour and a half just to get it out of the box. It is plastic and not very durable. Certainly not durable enough for a 5 year old child. It is one of his Christmas presents and if it lasts more than 1 day, I will be very surprized. The packaging is ridiculous. The child will be crying before an adult can get it out.

5.0 out of 5 stars yeah!, December 18, 2003

A Kid's Review

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: GI Joe vs Cobra Patriot Grizzly Tank (Toy)

I don't have this yet, but it's the main thing on my Christmas list! I'm sure that any G.I. Joe fan will love this! The projectiles actually fire out of the tank barrel!! Buy it!