G.i. Joe Classified # 182 Clayton “Hawk” Abernathy with MMS (Mobile Missile System)
Colonel Hawk
The original Field Commander for G.i. Joe, Clayton “Hawk” Abernathy graduated at the top of his class at West Point. Specializing in strategic command operations, Hawk was the one responsible for recruiting the original roster of G.i. Joe. After General Flagg was killed in action and General Austin retired, he would take over as commander of the G.i. Joe forces.
In the original comics, Hawk was blonde. I guess they later changed his hair color so folks won’t confuse him with Duke.
Colonel Hawk comes with two sidearms, one his holstered on his chest, while the other is holstered in the small of his back.
Hawk comes with a knife, but I don’t think there’s a sheathe for it on him?
The set comes with the scabbard for Hawk’s rifle. You can put the rifle inside the scabbard after you remove the ammo clip. You can then also stow the clip inside a pouch on the side of the scabbard. This is the same prop we got with Stalker.
Removable ammo clip.
Naturally, Hawk also comes with a standard M-16 rifle.
Removable ammo magazine
Hawk’s belt features a pouch on its right side. I’m not sure if this is for the ammo clip, but it seems like it does fit.
Lastly, the good Colonel comes with a third rifle! This time based off the “laser rifles” we see from the Sunbow cartoons.
As it’s meant to be a “laser rifle”, we don’t have any removable ammo clips for this weapon.
MMS (Mobile Missile System)
The MMS is a redeco of the Cobra version that came with the red Techno-Viper that was intended as a supplemental release for the Cobra HISS tank.
As Hawk’s original rank was that of Missile Commander, it only makes sense he is paired with the MMS.
The MMS requires assembly. Do note that the main connection is designed to be ONE TIME ONLY!
Technically, you can take it apart, but it will involve unscrewing several screws underneath the assembly in order to split it open, and then trying to uncork this mushroom peg from the connector. It’s a lot of work.
Thankfully the wheels can be attached and then popped off, if you wish to return the unit back to the box. It takes a bit of effort but it’s easier than splitting the MMS’ midsection.
These outriggers (legs) are on a really tight C-clip. I didn’t try locking them all the way in, as it looks like it would be a pain to detach them after for returning the unit back to the box.
Assembling this panel is a bit confusing at first, as the manual wasn’t clear about the orientation. But this is how it’s supposed to look.
Lastly, the MMS has this access panel detail. For some reason, the panel cover’s not on a hinge, so you’ll have to pluck it off entirely to see the main console.
The entire MMS can be “folded up” to be towed by a vehicle.
Effects parts. These are the same as the ones we got with Scrap Iron. Still pretty darn good.
Missile “firing” effects parts are also included.
Overall, pretty impressive. I’m still trying to get the Cobra version of the MMS that came with the red Techno-Viper locally. So this is actually the first time I’m handling the MMS. It’s really impressive to see when fully set up with the effects parts and everything!
Hawk in this set is something of a must-have if you’re trying to go for the “Original 13” G.i. Joe team. While his gear is mostly recycled weapons from previous figures, it still all comes together very nicely for the Colonel.
The only downside is that the designers made so many parts on this thing “one time only” connections. So you will have to get creative with how you plan to assemble the MMS if you plan to put it back in the box.
I had originally planned to open two of the MMS, but the hassle of having to assemble and then disassemble two of these just for a picture felt like a lot of work. Maybe one day down the road when I have my entire collection all displayed up, then I’ll get to it. But for now, one MMS set is cool enough.
Hasbro’s internal oddball codename for pre-orders for this set is “TT El Seed”.
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