This set took me about 2 years to piece together. Although it's not mint, it's still a good C-8. The grey gloves are nearly impossible to find. I had to get them from a dealer at the San Jose Convention in 1997. That low-life bought all the pairs of gloves from another dealer before the show even opened. I ended up paying 3 times what he originally paid. If you're one of those types of dealers, stay away from me. You give the hobby a bad name.

This has got to be by far my favorite figure. I purchased this figure from the original owner. It includes a beautiful mint fatigue field jacket, mint trousers and shirt, mint rifle with bayonet, mint helmet with netting, rare mint first issue tall black rubber boots, and a first issue rare cloth first aid kit. All of this on a mint trade mark figure (easily my favorite) complete with mascarra eye brows. The figure also includes a mint backpack, grenades and entrenching tool with cover. I'm afraid to take off the boots to see if he has first issue baby feet. Judging from his hands, I have every reason to suspect that's the case.

The year 1967 was definitely a great year for Joe accessories and this set was no exception. This is one of the harder sets to put together mainly because of the radio. Many times the radio tripod is broken or repaired and the stickers are either missing, damaged or reproductions. The helmet and microphone are also difficult to find in prime condition. Another nice part of this set is the tan vinyl jacket w/fur collar. I happened to stumble upon this set as part of a collection at an antique store. It includes a HASBRO JAPAN .30 machine gun and two ammo boxes. One ammo box is the orange paint variation.

The basic Action Marine. This one is a C-9.0 trademark figure with TM Japan shirt and TM trousers.

The basic Action Pilot. This one is a C-9.0 trademark figure, but with a dirty orange jumpsuit.

The basic Action Soldier with the US Army flag (not included with the basic soldier). This one is a C-7.0 figure with a TM fatigue cap, repro boots and repro hands.

The basic Action Sailor. This one is a C-8.0 1967 pat pending figure with a rubber sailor cap.

This is Mike Powers or Hasbro's answer to the Six Million Dollar Man. Shine a light through the top of his head and it will make his left eye shine. I found this one for $5 at a California swap meet.

This action pilot dress uniform is on a C-9 trademark figure.

I love the pilots! This Scramble Pilot comes with a nice gray flight suit, C8+ helmet with intact oxygen mask (even the little nibs on the straps). Most of the items were pieced together from Joe conventions. The most expensive item was easily the helmet and oxygen mask followed by the green parachute.

Although not really a GI Joe, this is Hasbro's answer for Joe in 1976. This is a blow mold figure with extremely limited articulation. This one is wearing an Action Man tank commander jacket.

This basic Action Soldier is dressed in the brown version of the Military Police outfit uncluding the Ike jacket. The helmet strap is repaired. The M-1 rifle is a nice MINT C-10 version w/a pristine strap.

This is the custom Lieutenant unform created by the NORCAL G.I. Joe Club.

This is the custom WWI Doughboy uniform set created by the NORCAL G.I. Joe Club.

This Palitoy German outfit is on a vintage figure. The german cap is custom made.

This Action Sailor Shore Patrol outfit includes the white U.S.N. duffle bag, double button trousers and side zipper pull over shirt.

This action marine beachhead assault outfit is on a C8 Trademark figure. I added a C9 brown M1, C9 bayonet, C9 camo helmet, and Japan camo fatigues. Also inclcluded is the camo tent, backpack, entrenching tool w/cover, cartridge belt, tall brown boots, and MINT dog tags. This guy is the poster child of this particular site.

This set is fairly hard to put together mainly due to the grey polar jacket. It's tough to find one in really good condition. Therefore, this piece is a bit more expensive for C8 or better condition. This grey polar jacket is a solid C9, near MINT. The boots are the yellow variation of the polar boots. Missing is the ice axe.

The Action Marine in dress blue uniform (brass buttons) with white garrison cap, marine corps flag, Hasbro shoes. The blonde painted hair figure was produced from 1967-75, has painted rivets, and is in C-8.5 condition.

The cadets are some of the harder sets to piece together and quite popular. Here is the West Point Cadet uniform on a beautiful C-9 trademark figure. The figure has red hair (my favorite), blue eyes and painted rivets.

Here we have the Annapolis Cadet uniform again on a great looking C-9 trademark figure. This figure has black hair, blue eyes and painted rivets.

The third cadet here is the Air Cadet. This uniform is on a C-9 trademark figure with red hair and blue eyes.

This set is definitely a nice one. The Green Beret is very popular. Jacket, trousers, beret and accessories are all MINT. The dickie is a repro. The dickie is probably the most expensive piece to this set other than the beret w/an original intact insignia. The figure is a nice 1964 Mascara Joe. This one was a surprise gift from my wife during the San Jose convention. The set includes the radio, bazooka, and 2 shells.

This is a C-8 trademark figure. White snowshoes, ice axe, white backpack, white cartridge web belt, parka w/bear insignia, snow pants, mittens, short black boots, green sun goggles, 6 grenades, and white Hong Kong M-1 rifle w/strap.

This action pilot crash crew outfit is on a C-9 patent/copyright figure with blonde hair and brown eyes. The interesting thing about this guy is that his hair is a really deep blonde. Much darker than the regular blonde hair I am used to seeing.

This deep sea diver outfit is on a C-8 patent pending figure. The diver is one of my favorites. I never had him as a kid, but did grab him a few years ago in a huge collection that I picked up.

This mountain troops outfit is on a C-8 life-like brown hair figure with beard and blue eyes.

This is my second Green Beret in my collection. This one wears a mint jacket, trousers, and ascot. The best part of this figure are the boots. These are first issue brown rubber boots with the curved Hong Kong marking and are in MINT condition (still soft and flexible).

The Japanese soldier is from Hasbro's Soldiers of the World series. He comes with a mint uniform and acccessories. Still waiting to find a decent priced pistol belt and holster.

This GI Joe Aquanaut comes with the black sweater, black trousers with no pockets, MINT short black boots, black shoulder holster, revolver, and white sailor cap.

This GI Joe Adventurer comes with the difficult to find white ribbed T-shirt, tan trousers w/2 back pockets, tan shoulder holster, revolver, tall brown boots, and the rare tan fatigue cap. The tan cap can be a bit pricey.

This smoothie trademark figure has beautiful painted rivets, flash on the fingers, pink face, and beautiful hair and eyebrows - never played with. He wears 1st issue trousers (2 front pockets, rear stitiched pockets), 1st issue work shirt, tall black rubber boots (marked Hong Kong on heel), C6 3rd issue triple trademark box, hard white sailor cap, and dog tag.

I looked years to finally find a decently priced Marine Jungle Fighter. This is one of nice 1967 sets and includes a very nice, perfectly matched jade green shirt and trousers. Other accessories include tan jungle figher hat, tan web belt, canteen, tan cloth canteen cover, black holster and pistol, knucke knife, machette w/sheath, flame thrower, M-16 rifle, and camouflage field radio.

Here are the two versions of the Adventure Team Jungle Survival sets. The short sleeve camo jacket came in both zipper and snap button versions.

This Adventure Team Sea Adventurer was one of the last two figures purchased when I was younger. Therefore, it never got much play. The only thing keeping this from being a complete MINT figure is the box. The uniform is exquisite. Beautiful work shirt and trousers. MINT boots and hunting rifle. AT sticker is MINT. Beautiful red life-like hair and beard.

This Adventure Team Sea Adventurer was one of the last two figures purchased when I was younger. It never saw any play at all. The only thing keeping this from being a complete MINT figure is the box. The uniform is exquisite. This is how this figure came in the Sea Adventurer box with the red jumpsuit. The jumpsuit is just like it came off the assembly line. MINT boots and shoulder holster/pistol. AT sticker is MINT. Beautiful red life-like hair and beard.

This C-8.5 figure is a "Made in Canada" figure with trademark and patent pending markings.

This is the basic Air Adventurer with the orange jumpsuit, shoulder holster and pistol.

This smoke jumper outfit issued from 1972-75 is on a C-7.0 figure. It's missing the utility belt, tools, and AT sticker.

This is a Talking Commander (#7290) still mint in the box. The box is even shrinkwrapped in cellophane. I had never seen this before. I can only assume that Joe is in there never to be seen.

This astronaut is pretty sharp. The white fatigue cap is fairly hard to find. I found this vintage white cap in a lot of after market items. It was a little dirty, but cleaned up very nice.

This is a mint Man of Action figure in the box with all the contents (boot instructions, rank stickers, and join the club paperwork. I could just cry when I look at the J.C. Penney price sticker still on the box - $1.99. Where's that time machine?

This is the actual set I had many years ago and kept all these years. This was the Sears version of Secret of the Mummy's Tomb or as Sears called it, "Recovery of the Lost Mummy Adventure." The winch did not come with the ATV in this version. I'm pretty sure I added the winch many years later when I dragged it out of the attic. Not shown here, but which also came with this set (and which I still have) was the adventure team helicopter, orange raft, animal trap, working compass, machete w/case, paddle, supply chest, first aid kit, and survival belt. The black AT Adventurer is mint.

This is a pretty nice Adventure Team Danger of the Depths set still in the box. Box condition is about C-8 and the accessories are all mint. Unfortunately, the wet suit suffers from the standard brittle stiffening that these rubber suits almost always seem to succumb to over the years. I purchased this set at a toy show for a pretty good price - $60.

Action Marine Medics w/Soldiers of the World Medic Jeep
This pair of Marine Medics come loaded with medic accessories. The stretcher (probably the most valuable piece in this set and not shown here) is in C9 condition. I picked it up as part of a collection several years ago. Each carries a cloth medic bag and is equipped with stethoscope and plasma bottles. Plenty of crutches and splints are ready for action. Most of the accessories are minimum C7-C8 condition. The Soldiers of the World Medic Jeep is a great buy for only $29.99. It includes nice hard rubber tires, shovel, axe, gas can and plastic windshield.

This is other second outfit that came with the Toys R Us 1999 Timeless Collection "Mission Splashdown" exclusive. The figure donning this cool uniform is the "Then" figure that came with one of the clearanced eToys "Then and Now" sets.

This talking sailor was Target's exclusive Timeless Collection piece for mid-2002. Released in late July, this terrific piece unfortunately came with diecast accessories such as the .30 caliber machine gun, .45 pistol, helmet, ammo box, and radio. The figure itself is nice and the uniform sharp.

This is the figure from the Toys R Us 1999 Timeless Collection "Mission Splashdown." The reproduction figure wears the full astronaut suit.

The Perilous Rescue set re-introduces the vintage like rubber wet suit. This suit is made of a slightly thicker wet suit than the vintage type suits. Everything else in the set is pretty standard.

The Australian Jungle Fighter was a Target exclusive, but released at a very inappropriate time AFTER Christmas. The figures just sat on the shelf until finally clearanced out for $6.24. The uniform is of excellent quality especially the embroidered chevrons. The other accessories are fair.

This JC Penney exclusive was a popular reproduction of a very popular 1967 vintage set. It comes packed with gear and accessories.

The 8 Ropes of Danger figure was issued in 2003. Although rumored to be a Wal-Mart exclusive, it began showing up in both Wal-Mart and Target stores. The set is very faithful to the Adventure Team set from 1970. Some pieces are the same as KB Toys Deep Sea Diver from the late 1990s. One negative with this set is apparently the life-like hair is actually a "stick-on" over the painted hair. Very cheap and very, very disappointing.

The KB Toys heavy weapons figure comes with many die-cast metal accessories including a M60 machine gun, mortar, and much more. The reproduction of the classic 1967 set brings back lots of memories.

This Target exclusive from 2002 sat on store shelves before a final $5 sticker price after Christmas. It's a nice set and a nice reproduction of a favorite vintage Adventure Team set.

This KB Toys exclusive features one of my favorite figure series - the pilots. This talking action pilot (also known as the fighter pilot) comes with the cool, green G-pants, gold flight helmet, and yellow nylon Mae West vest. These 3 items in vintage format cost a fortune!

This scramble pilot wears the traditional grey flight suit and comes with several accessories just like the vintage figure.

The marine communications set, released in July 2003, is fantastic. Everything is very much like its original. Like the soldier, I also have a problem with the carbine rifle - softer plastic.

This action soldier is similar to the soldier in wave 1 except that this Target exclusive (released Oct 2003) included a fully loaded footlocker. The footlocker also had a hinge extending across the whole length of the footlocker instead of the standard two hinges.

This is a great reproduction of the combat set especially the field jacket. Released in July 2003, everything is top notch except for the rifle and bayonet. I looked forward to the bayonet reproduction, but it turns out looking very poor in quality and fake. The rifle is made of a softer plastic than the vintage rifles and so tends to bend out of shape a bit.

G.I. Jane Female Helicopter Pilot
Certainly not vintage, but one of my favorites from the Classic Collection. This one, of course, is the AA version. I just think this is one of the best figures Hasbro ever produced. Certainly much better than Hasbro's follow up female figure - the 82nd Airborne. Was that figure lame or what?!

K-9 Patrol
This is a classic collection carded figure with the K-9 Patrol deluxe mission gear. Personally, I think the scar on the dog is going a bit too far. This set comes with a sidearm big enough to use as a club and no holster to put it in. Who ever heard of having a pistol without a holster?

The background is the military sentry post made by IDEAL in the late 1960's. I found one of these at a swap meet and then bought another on eBay for a pretty decent price.

One of the new repro figures is shown here wearing the military photographer battle gear set. The trousers and boots are from the Tuskegee Bomber pilot.

Medal of Honor Recipient Mitchell Paige is the second of the Medal of Honor series after Francis Currey.

These two figures are the Perilous Inferno firefighter and another firefighter wearing the Smoke Jumper adventures of G.I. Joe set.

What can I say? This is the 2002 SOTW Vietnam Long Range Recon Patrol (LRRP) set on a timeless collection Joe figure. The set is beautiful and has great detail. The backpack is amazing! The muzzle flash comes off the M-16 and can then be replaced with a silencer. There are the standard ammo pouches and canteens. I really like the SOTW web belts. The knife, sheath, boonie hat, and tiger stipe fatigues are all top notch. SOTW is now surpassing Hasbro, far surpassing Dragon, and light years ahead of Ultimate Soldier.

This Hasbro basic carded figure displays the Power Team World Peacekeeper Marine Nuclear Biological & Chemical (NBC) Specialist uniform and gear. He includes a chemical suit, vest, chemical boots, environmental mask and tank, pistol and holster, camo helmet (I added this), and a few other goodies. Power Team makes some interesting uniforms and gear. I don't care for the figure articulation although the head sculpts are great. Too bad they cannot be used with GI Joe.

This Hasbro basic carded figure displays the Power Team World Peacekeeper Delta Force uniform and gear. He includes a nice desert camo outfit (w/metal snaps), camo boonie hat, and some other assorted gear that I've added from my junk drawer. The best thing about the Power Team outfit here is the backpack. It's beautiful. Power Team makes some interesting uniforms and gear. I don't care for the figure articulation although the head sculpts are great. Too bad they cannot be used with GI Joe.

This figure is one of the more popular figures and seems to be one of the hardest to find. They sold out quite fast and probably before many knew they were in the store. The face sculpt is the same as the 442nd figure released earlier. The only negative thing about this set are the shoes. They fall right off the feet. Other than that, it is a great bubble card figure.

I love this Soldiers of the World drill sgt. The expression is great and the uniform is very cool. I especially like the brass marine belt buckle. SOTW has some of the most poseable figures around. I only wish they would make the chest and waist a bit smaller.

This Real Heroes figure is the same mold as GI Joe as it was created by Don Levine. The New York Fire Department comes with all this gear. All of the gear is meticulous in detail and just beautiful. The helmet comes with a number sheet to put on any engine house number you like. This figure came as part of a 2-figure set along with a NYPD figure.

This Real Heroes figure is the same mold as GI Joe as it was created by Don Levine. I love the police figure in his street uniform. The patches on the arm are authentic New York City Police Department patches. The coolest accessory is the handcuffs. The badge number is 911.

This Real Heroes figure is the same mold as GI Joe as it was created by Don Levine. This is the same figure as the policeman in the street uniform, but is wearing the flak vest, riot helmet, and carrying the shotgun. The standard NYPD figure came with all this gear.

This Real Heroes figure is the same mold as GI Joe as it was created by Don Levine. Again, this is the same figure as the other 2 policemen, however this one came with the New York Fire Department figure. He comes with pretty much the same gear minus the shotgun, riot helmet, and flakvest. Instead, included is a very cool zippered police jacket.

This SOTW carded uniform is on a GI Joe classic figure. The set includes helmet, M1, ammo clip, ammo belt, 2 canteens, bayonet w/sheath, first aid pack, grenades, pistol w/holster, boots, and outfit. It's a nice set.

This WWI Doughboy is a nice set. This particular figure is a Joe with Gung-Ho grip. Not a bad deal for a KB Toys $14.99 clearance.

This Hasbro Vietnam Construction Engineer set is displayed on a GI Joe figure with Gung-Ho grip. Probably the coolest thing about this set is the yellow construction helmet. This is probably as close as you can get to the vintage orange helmet without spending $80. The worst thing is the cheap plastic web belt. The camo helmet isn't the greatest thing either.

This basic carded figure is wearing Hasbro blue jeans, SOTW tan boots, SOTW grey wool cap, and a McDonald's kids meal toy authentic 1/6 scale hockey jersey. This particular one is for the Edmonton Oilers. These were only available in Canada. I received three of these from a fellow collector in Canada.

This is the club appreciation figure for 2003. Hasbro originally hoped to release this figure as part of its foreign collection along with the Japanese, Russian, German SS, and Israeli. The figure and accessories are typical of the foreign collection. The hat is a bit too small. The figure's hands are the more prototypical hands. Everything else is pretty decent and worthy of the intended price point.

The Hasbro Millennium Edition World War II figure. Excellent detail and a very cool diorama display.

The Hasbro Millennium Edition Korean War figure. Excellent detail and a very cool diorama display.

This basic GI Joe figure wears a "Pheasants Forever" limited edition outfit including a tan shirt, tan wading pants, orange hunting vest, and a hunting cap. The set also includes a cool hunting rifle in a green carry case, thermos, box to carry game, and a box of hunting shells. The tan boots are some basic Hasbro boots from past figures.

This figure came with the KMart exclusive Willy's Navy Jeep in 2003. This classic collection Gung-Ho grip figure included a white Navy top, white bellbottom trousers, white dickie, black tie, white helmt with liner and SP markings, tall black boots with tan molded leggings, tan plastic web belt, and dog tags.

The Hasbro Millennium Edition World War I figure. Excellent detail and a cool diorama display with the wing of a World War I biplane.

The Hasbro Millennium Edition Vietnam War figure. This one has a really cool diorama display, a portion of a Huey helicopter. The calvalry hat is pretty neat.

I had no interest in buying this figure when it came out in 2003, but when I saw it on clearance for $5 at a Wal-Mart, I figured it was too good to pass up for an extra body. The interesting thing about this figure is that the legs are HOF legs with bendable inner joints. The boots are also molded onto the botton of the feet with the boots and markings painted.

This 2003 SOTW 101st Airborne Infantry Bastogne outfit is on a World Peacekeepers super articulated figure with black goved hands. The outfit and figure have been severly weathered to more closely model the Bastogne experience. The figure includes helmet with liner and white space, olive drab shirt, jacket, paratrooper trousers, tall brown jump boots, web belt with ammo pouches, harness, 2 grenades, brown scarf, .45 pistol with brown holster, first aid pouch, American flag arm band, M-1 rifle with removable ammo clip, grenade launcher, canteen, knife, scabbard.

This 2003 SOTW SeaBee Normandy outfit is displayed on a super poseable Hasbro figure. The set has some fantastic accessories including a sweet helmet, jacket with hood, and carbine rifle.

This is the KB Toys Airborne MP uniform on a Hasbro Super-Articulated figure w/Gung-Ho grip. The helmet is pretty cool and much cheaper than the vintage version. Included is the original tan belt, dickie, billy club, and canteen from the KB set. I ditched the Hasbro Thompson and added a 21st Century Thompson along with SOTW 101st Airborne boots, knife/scabbard, flashlight, and Hasbro pistol w/helmet (better than the original huge version).

Here's one of the two 30th Anniversary convention figures from 1994 aboard the U.S.S. Intrepid in New York City. This one is the M.P. with his mint box. I purchased this as part of a small collection.

This 2003 SOTW M.P. "Snowbird" outfit is displayed on a basic training classic collection Hasbro figure. This is another very cool set with the white MP helmet, white web belt, white holster and billy club holder. The black whistle hanging from the pocket and silver chain are nice touches.

This figure came with the KMart exclusive Willy's Navy Jeep in 2003. This classic collection Gung-Ho grip figure included a white Navy top, white bellbottom trousers, white dickie, black tie, white helmt with liner and SP markings, tall black boots with tan molded leggings, tan plastic web belt, and dog tags

This Blue Box Military Police figue has a nice helmet with yellow band and MP markings. I added a few accessories tossing aside the flimsie knife and other accessories that are usually found with these $9.99 figures.

This Adventure Team member uses a Timeless Collection figure with metal AT dog tag. He wears a white jacket and trousers set from the Ultimate Soldier Villains series. Also included are a brown shoulder holster w/pistol, short black boots, and AT sticker reproductions from the GI Joe Collector's Club.

This Adventure Team duo stand on the ruins of the New York City World Trade Center with the American flag blowing in the wind. They stand as a symbol of strength against all those who would do harm. The diorama is the set from the NY City Fire and Police Department set released in 2002.

This Adventure Team member uses a Classic Collection figure with reproduction AT dog tag. He wears a black jacket and trousers set from the Ultimate Soldier Villains series. Also included are a black shoulder holster w/pistol, short black boots, and AT sticker reproductions from the GI Joe Collector's Club.

This customized figure combines a Hall of Fame "Rapid Fire" head sculpt on a Classic Collection body. Hall of Fame items include jungle tiger strip trousers, white T-shirt, green jungle vest, and yellow backpack. Hasbro items include boonie hat, orange map case w/map, flare gun, and red first aid kit. 21st Century items include canteen, .45 pistol w/holster, knife w/sheath, shovel, rope, green camouflage rifle, binocular case, 2 equipment pouches, and bug juice bottle. Soldiers of the World items include tall tan boots and flashlight.

The Adventure Team Special Courier carries out many classified Adventure Team missions. This is a Hasbro Star War Imperial Officer body with GI Joe Hall of Fame Ace head, dark grey Star Wars Imperial grey tunic and trousers, black goggles, tall black boots, GI Joe club black black shoulder holster and pistol, and GI Joe Club Adventure Team sticker.

This Adventure Team member uses a Valor vs. Venom "Spirit Iron-Knife" Native American figure with long black hair and gloved hands. To help Iron- Knife track for the Adventure Team, he carries an assortment of gear for those sometimes inhospitable regions. Gear includes light brown T-shirt, light tan trousers, tan web belt, flashlight w/belt loop holder, brown GI Joe Club shoulder holster and pistol, GI Joe Club Adventure Team sticker, ammo pouch, rope, canteen, knife w/sheath, tall grey boots, binoculars, shovel w/cover, radio & radio holder, black headband, leather Native American arm pouch w/orange AT map holder and map.

This customized figure combines a Hasbro figure with a molded urban camouflage T-shirt, Hasbro boots, 21st Century rifle,and a few other accessories. I like the tan ball cap. I customized the AT sticker.

This member of the Adventure Team rides a Soldiers of the World desert tan ATV. The blond flocked hair/beard basic figure includes SOTW white villain jacket, tan Hasbro trousers, ultimate soldier 3/4 boots, tan hat, binoculars, shoulder holster w/pistol, green web belt, canteen w/tan cover, shovel w/brown cover, kinfe w/sheath, pistol w/holster, tan storage pouch, and SOTW desert camo M16 rifle.

This Hasbro blond flocked hair/beard figure includes SOTW white villain jacket, tan Hasbro trousers, ultimate soldier 3/4 boots, tan hat, binoculars, shoulder holster w/pistol, green web belt, canteen w/tan cover, shovel w/brown cover, kinfe w/sheath, pistol w/holster, tan storage pouch, and SOTW desert camo M16 rifle.

The Adventure Team Commander is in charge of all Adventure Team operations and personnel. This is a Hasbro Star Wars Dooku figure with Gung-Ho grip. Accessories include World Peacekeepers brown shirt w/fake leather elbow and shoulder patches, GI Joe Club AT sticker on shirt, World Peacekeepers desert camouflage trousers, short tan boots, tan plastic web belt, canteen w/tan cover, ammo pouch, GI Joe club brown shoulder holster and pistol.

The Urban Infiltration Adventurer specializes in infiltration and close-up surveillance of targets. This super-poseable Hasbro figure includes gray painted Gung-Ho grip hands, World Peacekeepers urban camouflage jacket & trousers, urban camouflage helmet, tall black boots, green plastic Hasbro web belt, Soldiers of the World tan canteen w/US markings, Soldiers of the World ammo pouches w/US markings (2), Hasbro black knife w/sheath, black flashlight, Soldiers of the World medic pouch w/US markings, black binoculars, GI Joe Club black shoulder holster w/pistol, new gray AT dog tag.

The Adventure Team Arctic Adventurer is a specialist for those missions in cold or arctic conditions. The figure is the Chief Torpedo figure from the Assault on Cobra Island set (molded T-shirt and classic collection hands). Accessories include World Peacekeeper white jacket with hood, white trousers, white weathered rifle, hiking pole, ice pick, white baclava, black wool hat, white boots, white camouflage pack, knife w/white camouflage sheath, Hasbro white mittens, white snow shoes, clear goggles, white T-shirt, green trousers, black shoulder holster w/pistol, GI Joe Collector's club AT sticker.

This member of the Adventure Team travels in a customized Adventure Team river raft. This raft is marked Hasbro, but may have been made for Action Man. I added a rope catapult to the missile launcher attached to the non-working motor. A first aid kit was attached to the back. I used my ink jet printer to make the AT symbols and other Adventure Team markings on the front and sides.

This River Adventurer has the WWII head sculpt and Gung-Ho grip hands. He wears a Hasbro short sleeve shirt with custom AT sticker and blue trousers. The shoes are from BBI. The boat includes a Hasbro 40th Anniversary oar (just in case the motor quits or Joe has to sneak up on someone during a mission) and radio. He also has a web belt, canteen, pistol & holster, and ammo pouch. The Hasbro boonie hat keeps the sun out of his eyes and the 21st Century rifle keeps the man-eating critters away.

WWII Germans
Here's a group of WWII Germans out for a casual drive in a Shwimmagon. This group includes two Dragon figures (excellent), a German Rifleman, and a German Infantryman.

WWII Guys
Some of the boys take time out from chasing retreating Germans to pose in front of a checkpost and take a picture with General Patton. From left to right: Target Exclusive AA Action Soldier, Joe Club Exclusive Normandy Ranger, Carded Joe figure on Indian Motorcycle, and General Patton.

Kettenkrad Patrol
Here is the military gray version of the German Kettenkrad. This small German patrol is securing the countryside (my backyard). Hey guys, make yourself useful and water the lawn.

This is a pretty sharp new set from 21st Century. Part of the Modern Forces series. Ultimate Soldier is unsurpassed when it comes to price and detail. I especially like the radio and radio holder. The pistol holster is made from a new softer material. I find it hard to keep the holster flap closed.

This Soldiers of the World (SOTW) British Infantry figure is a steal at $7.99. I tossed the figure, replaced all the velcro with metal snaps, put a strap on the weapon, and dulled the shine on the helmet using Testors Dull Cote. An Ultimate Soldier carded figure fills out the uniform. This khaki uniform with the shorts is very cool.

The Ultimate Soldier Desert Night Ops uniforms are very cool. The figure on the left is an Ultimate Soldier basic carded figure wearing 21st Century night ops trousers, boots, belt, beret, and weapon. I added a Soldiers of the World desert night ops jacket w/hood, web belt attachments (first aid kit, ammo pouches, canteen) and binoculars. The figure on the right is an Ultimate Soldier in the full 21st Century desert night ops gear.

This is a nice set from 21st Century. Part of the Modern series. The equipment and boots are weathered nicely. This uniform set is on a super soldier body.

This World War II Army Medic comprises many different sets and manufacturers on a Hasbro Timeless Collection figure. The uniform and boots are from Ultimate Soldier. The helmet, twin medic bags, plasma bottle, belt, medical supplies, and canteens are pieces from the new Hasbro World War II medic battle gear. The medic holds a SOTW medic tool bag in his hand and has a SOTW water bottle around his neck and knife/sheath on his belt.

This Urban Warrior consists of a GI Joe Vietnam Memorial figure (with greying hair) wearing Hall of Fame "Rapid Fire" urban camo jacket, trousers, and cloth covered helmet. He's packed with equipment including an Ultimate Soldier urban camo sniper rifle w/scope, 2 fragmentary grenades, 3 tear gas grenades, web gear, first aid pouch, 2 canteens, knapsack, Soldiers of the World tall black boots, .45 pistol w/holster, knife with sheath, and flashlight.

This assortment of WWII Germans are all Ultimate Soldier uniforms on various GI Joe and Ultimate Soldier figures.

"Prepare to fire..." A pair of Hasbro figures wearing the SOTW bazooka team outfits (loader and firer) prepare to load and fire. The two SOTW carded outfits were released in 2003. The bazooka has some nice details and working parts (movable/collapsable bipod, retractable site and moving cap). The firer also has a spectacular pair of binoculars with actual adjustable lens pieces just like real binoculars. They also come with a very nice brown binocular case. The loader has a spectacular M2 ammunition bag with 4 bazooka shells and two bazooka round cases w/removable caps.

MARX Corporation issued a jeep similar to the Hasbro 5-Star Jeep although not as detailed. This debuted in the 1969 WARDS Christmas catalog and confused some into thinking it was a Hasbro GI Joe item due to the GI Joe layout that year. The picture showed a GI Joe sitting in the jeep. MARX actually made the jeep for its "Stony" Smith paratrooper figure, which was GI Joe's competitor.

My Aunt purchased this jeep for me. All my childhood joes and related equipment were because of her generous Christmas gifts. I don't remember the box depicted above...wish I had it now. I used to turn off all the lights and close the curtains to make the hallway outside my room very dark...then drive my 5-star jeep and Marx jeep down the hallway with the searchlights on...very cool.

Still, it is a neat piece and did come with a trailer and search light. The windshield folded up and down and had plastic fitted in the frame to simulate glass. There were also two non-functional windshield wipers. The hood was hinged and opened to reveal a storage area. The batteries for the searchlight were place directly into the back of the light so there were no wires leading from the hood area to the back of the jeep like the Hasbro model.

Unlike its Hasbro counterpart, no projectile gun came with this vehicle. A white star sticker graced the jeep hood. Over the years, the glue on this sticker has seemed so soak through to the outside making it appear dirty.

The storage area seen here was about the same size as the Hasbro jeep. Possibly a little more since the batteries to power the light were in the light itself and not under the hood.

Here's a view of the side of the jeep. You can see the running board like step on the side. The driver and passenger side each have one of these.

The windshield is made of clear plastic and attached/glued to the frame.

The seats are molded and the gear shift is much smaller than Hasbros and does not move (since there was never any "Moto-Rev" sound on the Marx model).

Here is a view of the trailer that came with the jeep. The searchlight is attached to a tripod via a metal ring.

The MARX light has a larger diameter than the Hasbro light. Batteries install directly into the light by removing the front glass and reflector. There's an off/on switch on the back of the light. I like this because there are no messy wires leading from the jeep to the rear of the jeep or trailer. I also like the method MARX chose to adjust the position of the light. There is a black knob on each side of the metal bracket holding the light. Simply position the light and tighten the knobs. Viola! The light stays in that position. One annoying thing about the Hasbro jeep is that after a while, the light moves up and down too easily and won't stay in the desired position.

The MARX jeep hitch for the trailer is very different than the Hasbro 5-Star jeep. It's much more realistic looking. This one is still intact and very functional.

The wheels all have distictive markings. Each one has "MARX" and "6.85 x 15" imprinted on the side. Like the Hasbro jeep, they also have the olive drab hub cap.

You can see here that the hitch on the trailer is quite a bit different than that on the 5-Star jeep. The MARX jeep is actually a bit more realistic. I don't know how many MARX jeeps survived with the jeep and trailer hitches intact. I've seen many 5-Star jeeps over the years and seldon do those hitches survive in one piece.

The tripod legs are a bit different than Hasbro's. On the Hasbro jeep, the bottom of each tripod leg has a narrow peg which fits into corresponding holes in the jeep and trailer. The legs simply slide into the holes. The MARX tripod legs have a small locking barb which holds the jeep or trailer when slipped into the opening.

Here is one final look at the rear of the MARX trailer and light. The on/off switch is visible on the light.

This orange blow-molded plastic ATV was made by Irwin in the 1970s during the Adventure Team years. I remember getting this for Christmas after asking Santa for the yellow G.I. Joe Adventure Team ATV. This was just as good as far as I was concerned.
The Irwin vehicle is still in pretty much MINT condtion. The label is still intact and legible. Even the silver plastic steering wheel is still intact and unbroken. A pretty cool vehicle considering the quality.

The amphicat also came in a blow-molded yellow version.

This Marx #828 Atomic Long Range Cannon is extremely cool. I picked this up at an antique show for $15 and orginally thought it may have been made for Stoney Smith. After checking with Tom Heaton, author of "The Encyclopedia of Marx Action Figures," Tom informed me that it actually predates the Marx Stoney Smith line of action figures. It actually fires the three shells that came included with the cannon through the use of a spring loading device in the barrel similar to the Hasbro canon in their jeep. It's in excellent condition.

I later found another canon in the box on ebay for a reasonable price. This one had the three white plastic shells, but was missing the metal warhead piece that fit into the top of each shell. Still, the box was worth the price.

This cool vehicle is vintage G.I. Joe Adventure Team. The Big Trapper was actually a modified mobile support vehicle (also in my collection). I found this vehicle at a lawn sale in 1997 for $5. The only things missing are the gun and parts of the cage. All the cardboard inserts are included.

The mobile support vehicle was a very neat playset. The front driver portion of the vehicle detached from the trailer unit for GI Joe to use for exploration. It contained a clear plastic top and room for two figures. It connected to the trailer by way of a small plastic clip.

The trailer was outfitted with a satellite launcher that launched a small black satellite flyer. There was a real working searchlight and revolving radar dish.

The inside of the trailer included a slide out control center with maps. There were also 2 equipment storage trays on the right side of the trailer. GI Joe had a chair to sit in while conducting operations.

This is the desert tan version of 21st Century's M988. It's not exactly 1/6 scale, but close enough. I have mine (as you can see) packed with desert troops. The uniforms are classic collection marine recon, Hall of Fame desert infantry, Ultimate Soldier desert infantry, and Hall of Fame Duke.

This is a spectacular vehicle. I've waited a very long time for a WWII German vehicle. 21st Century has made a really nice piece in their Schwimmwagen. Great detail. It will look great with German infantry riding along. You can't beat the price point - $29.99. I would have paid more, but am glad I didn't have to.

New Ray Toys Company out of Los Angeles issued this Indian motorcycle in WWII style paint scheme in 1999. It's spectacular quality for $19.99. Great detailing inlcudes a leather saddle bag, rubber tires, realistic looking headlights and tail light. Perfectly scaled for 12" figures. This was issued in black, sand, olive drab, and grass green.

This M8 armored personnel carrier by Hasbro was issued in 2001 and came with two figures for a retail price of $79.99. It's an interesting item and included a walkie talkie, vehicle tools, moveable turret, and opening and closing doors. The figures came with some accessories, however, the helmets were of very poor quality.

This MB Officer Vehicle (aka jeep) is a beautiful hardtop jeep by 21st Century's Ultimate Soldier line. The detail is fantastic. The jeep was issued in 2002 and came with a driver and Captain. Jeep includes cloth seats, fold down rear bench, radio, accessories for the figures, 3-star flag, gas can, tools, and more. Ultimate Soldier also made a 3-star General to go with the vehicle. The original retail price for the jeep and figures was $99.99.

This GI Joe Talking Action Sailor shore patrol figure and a Marine respond to action in this Soldiers of the World grey shore patrol jeep. This is SOTW's standard jeep in Navy grey color with shore patrol markings and a grey cloth cover.