Laser Rifle Trooper

Code Name:

Sgt. Flash

"Tanks for the Memories" Box Set

"Tanks for the Memories" Bagged Set

Sgt. Flash's Filecard

Figure Description:

Sgt. Flash was released as part of the 2007 International G.I.Joe Convention (Atlanta, GA) exclusive "Tanks for the Memories" box set from the Official G.I. Joe Collectors' Club. The set included: Sparks, Sgt. Flash, Grunt (v10), Lt. Clay Moore, Zap (v4), Clutch (v4), G.I. Joe Doc, Rock 'n Roll (v8), Cobra Officer (v5), and six Cobra Troopers (two each of v7 a, b, and c).

Versions of Flash:

• Flash (1982)
• Flash v1.5 (1983) (Swivel Arm)
• Flash v2 (2005) - as Anthony "Flash" Gambello
• Sgt. Flash (2007) (Convention)
• Sgt. Flash (v2) (2008)
• Flash v3 (2009) - as Anthony "Flash" Gambello

In 2007, Flash was renamed "Sgt. Flash". So while there are several names, they are all based on the character "Flash".

Accessories:

Sgt. Flash came with a laser rifle, a backpack, a black hose, and a figure stand.

View Sgt. Flash All-Geared-Up!

Variations:

Sgt. Flash was available in a boxed or bagged convention set. The boxed set also included a pin, badge, and certificate of authenticity.

Body Construction:

Sgt. Flash was created using the head of Grunt (v8) (2004), the torso and arms of Duke (v6) (1994), the waist of Blast-Off (1993), and the legs of Downtown (1989).