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G.I. Joe Terminology/Definitions
Are you new to G.I. Joe collecting and becoming confused by certain terms being tossed around in the community? Look below for some relief. |
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AM | Action Man |
AT | Adventure Team |
Baby Feet | This refers to the smaller feet of the early Joe figures. They were quite plain and simple. Later feet had more detail in the toes and even toenails. |
Brass Rivets | Some very early figures had brass covered rivets. |
Big Hands | Hands which have fatter fingers, crude detail and possibly some plastic flash on the fingers. |
CC | Classic Collection (1996-1999) |
Carded | Items on blister card |
Cloth Cap | The very first of these were made of cloth and not plastic as in later releases. VERY RARE! |
Cloth Cartridge Belt | The very first of these were made of cloth and not plastic as in later releases. Extremely hard to find. VERY RARE! |
Cloth First Aid Kit | The very first of these were made of cloth and not plastic as in later releases. RARE! |
Coffin Box | These were the narrow boxes which were used for vintage figures consisting of a basic bottom portion and a top which fit over it (like a coffin). The top cover had the artwork for the product. |
CNP | Complete no Package. |
DOB | Defenders of Bulletman. This is a group of Joe collectors who have a passion for the GI Joe Bulletman figure. They can be identified by their red T-shirts, strange hand salutes, and chants of "All Hail DOB!" |
Double Trademark Box | A double trademark box has a trademark symbol next to "GI Joe," and "Action Sailor/Soldier/Marine/Pilot." These were issued from 1965-1966. |
Eagle Eye | Joes with moveable eyes via a lever in the back of the head |
E.S.P. | These are samples of a finished or near finished product (e.g., an action figure). |
Eyeliner Joe | Early Joes with heavy eye brow paint. See also "mascara joe". |
"Fine Grip" Pistol | Early version of the .45 pistol with a finer grip. This has a higher demand. |
Foreign Figures | These are the Soldiers of the World figures (Japanese Imperial Soldier, British Commando, German Stormtrooper, Australian Jungle Fighter, French Resistance Fighter, Russian Infantryman). These have a different European face (the Japanese had an asian face) with no scar. |
Fuzzy Head | This refers to the G.I. Joes with Life-Like hair. Also known as flocked hair. Some of these were painted hairs that had flocked hair applied. |
Golden Rod Flightsuit | Yellow version of the original action pilot flight suit. RARE! |
Golden Rod Lifevest | A first issue piece also known as yellow lifevest vs. orange. |
Heat Stamp | Early copyright usually stamped into the shoulder or back area of the figure instead of the typical embossed copyright on the butt. |
HOF | Hall of Fame |
HTF | Hard to Find |
Knockoff | Items made like vintage Joe items by different manufacturers. Lower quality. |
Kung-Fu Grip (KFG) | Introduced in 1974. Flexible hands which gripped items easier. Over years of use, these hands discolored and deteriorated. Reintroduced in 2002 with the new Danger of the Depths figure. |
Life-Like Body | More muscular Joe body w/less articulation |
Life-Like Hair | Fuzzy hair G.I. Joes |
Lost Talker | Talking GI Joe figures produced by the GI Joe Collector's Club that included 10 phrases originally meant for the first talking GI Joe action figures. |
Mascara Joe | These are early figures with extra paint detail under the eyes and thick painted eyebrows. Also known as eyeliner faces or Trademark Joes. |
MIB | Mint in Box. |
MIMB | Mint in Mint Box. |
MIMP | Mint in Mint Package. |
MISP | Mint in sealed package. Usually associated with sealed plastic bags. |
MOC | Mint on Card. |
MOMC | Mint on Mint Card |
MIP | Mint in Package. |
NRFB | Never Removed from Box. |
NRFP | Never Removed from Package. |
Painted Hair | These are the first issue G.I. Joes 1964-1969. Like it says, the hair was painted (red, brown, black, or blonde). |
Painted Rivets | The early series of figures had flesh painted rivets (holding the figure together). This was discontinued during the Adventure Team era. |
Palitoy | English licensed G.I. Joe maker |
Pin Head | This refers to a Joe whose head has shrunk over the years. A bump appears at the top of the head caused by the inside pin that attaches the head to the figure. |
Rare | An overused term on Ebay. |
RAH | Real American Hero. |
Rubber Boots | The very first figures came with boots made of rubber and had great detail. They came in both black and brown. Many times today, the rubber has hardened. The bottoms will say HASBRO and have a registered trademark symbol. RARE! |
SA Joe | This refers to the Super Articulated Joes that premiered late in 2001. These figures had a design similar to the Dragon figure and were much more poseable than previous GI Joes. The actual Hasbro designation for these figures were "Super-Poseable". |
Single Trademark Box | A single trademark box has a registered trademark symbol next to "GI Joe," and "Action Sailor/Soldier/Marine/Pilot." These were issued in 1967. |
Slotted Shoulder | These early figures have holes bored through the shoulders. Later figures will have the slot without the round bore. RARE! |
SOTW | Soldiers of the World - An action figure made by Formative International. |
Super-Poseable | Hasbro designation of figures appearing late in 2001 using a much more poseable body design. Collectors refered to these as SA or Super Articulated GI Joes. |
SV | Super Vintage. The GI Joe Collector's Club combined the super poseable (super articulated) modern figure with a re-tooled neck post and a vintage head (both classic painted hair and adventure team life-like hair). |
Triple Trademark Box | A triple trademark box has a trademark symbol next to "GI Joe," "Action Sailor/Soldier/Marine/Pilot," and "America's Moveable Fighting Man." These were issued in 1964 only. |
V.S.P. | Vendor Supplied Product. These are the first factory samples for review. They are used to check the tooling and clothing fit. The coloring is not usually the same as the finished product. These are RARE. |
Window Box | This is a large relatively flat box with a cellophane window in the front. Uniforms or accessories are sewn onto a card and inserted into the box. |
If you have a G.I. Joe and want to know when it was produced, look below. The copyright information is located on the torso of vintage and reproduction (Timeless Collection, Masterpiece Edition) Joes and the lower back of Hall of Fame & Classic Collection Joes. The copyright on more recent Joes is on the buttocks. The copyright may be the same even though the head sculpt and hand design has changed (e.g., WWII head, gung-ho grip, etc.). If you find the copyright info of a vintage Joe on his shoulder, hang on to that Joe! You’ve found the holy grail as these were early salesman samples. | |
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COPYRIGHT 1964 by HASBRO ® PAT PENDING MADE IN U.S.A. |
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COPYRIGHT 1964 by HASBRO ® PAT PENDING MADE IN U.S.A. | |
COPYRIGHT 1964 by HASBRO ® PAT. NO. 3,277,602 MADE IN U.S.A. |
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PAT. PEND., PAWT. R.I. | |
© 1967 BY HASBRO ® MADE IN HONG KONG | |
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COPYRIGHT 1964 by HASBRO ® PAT PENDING MADE IN CANADA | |
© RD 1964 HASSENFELD BROS, INC. PAT PENDING PATENTED 1966 MADE IN CANADA | ("Made in Canada" may be missing on some figures) |
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PAWTUCKET, R.I. 02862 MADE IN CHINA | |
PAWTUCKET, R.I. 02862 MADE IN CHINA | |
PAWTUCKET, R.I. 02862 MADE IN CHINA | |
PAWTUCKET, R.I. 02862 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MADE IN CHINA | 1999-2001 Alpha-Foxtrot Figures |
PAWTUCKET, R.I. 02862 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MADE IN CHINA | Females Only |
GI JOE T.M. COPYRIGHT 1964 by HASBRO ® PAT PENDING Left Buttocks AUTHENTIC REPRODUCTION MADE IN CHINA | Masterpiece Edition Timeless Collection |
PAWTUCKET, R.I. 02862 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MADE IN CHINA
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PAWTUCKET, R.I. 02862 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MADE IN CHINA Super Articulated Figure | |
© 2003 HASBRO, INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MADE IN CHINA U.S. PATENT PENDING
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PAWTUCKET, R.I. 02862 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MADE IN CHINA
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PAWTUCKET, R.I. 02862 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MADE IN CHINA
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G.I. Joe first went into action in 1964 and lasted until 1976 when he was phased out as a full 12" figure. I do not consider Super Joe, Intruders, or Defender as true vintage G.I. Joes. By this time in G.I. Joe’s history, he was shrinking and losing articulation at a rapid rate in order to save money. I also don’t consider the 3 ¾" G.I. Joe to be G.I. Joe at all. For me, the vintage era of G.I. Joe spans from 1964-1976 and he never sees the light of day again until 1991. | |
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Action Sailor/Soldier/Marine/Pilot |
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Moved away from the military theme. | |
G.I. Joe now has life-like hair and beard. | |
G.I. Joe now has life-like hair, beard and a Kung-Fu grip. | |
G.I. Joe now has Mike Powers with bionic leg, bionic arm, and bionic eye. | |
G.I. Joe is now included with eyes which move left to right via a small lever in the back of his head. Also introduced during this time are Bullet Man, Defender, Super Joe and the Intruders. | |
G.I. Joe shrinks to a 3 ¾" size. | |
G.I. Joe returns with life-like hair, but drastically reduced articulation (see Hall of Fame following). This year was a joint TARGET - HASBRO venture only and really re-introduced GI Joe to the American consumer and collector. | |
G.I. Joe officially returns in a 12" size, but with the mission of the 3 ¾" figures. Each figure is a different face sculpt. The vintage head does NOT return. Articulation is very limited. Arms and legs bend in 2 or 3 settings while the waist is somewhat limited. Feet are completely molded to the leg and have no articulation. | |
This includes 5 specially boxed figures (Action Soldier, AA Action Soldier, Action Pilot, Action Marine, and Action Sailor) and 2 mail-away figures (Joseph Colton Green Beret and Arctic Joseph Colton). The Arctic Joseph Colton was issued when demand for the original Green Beret Colton far outweighed the supply long before the mail-away offer ended. | |
These are Hall of Fame bodies. Two versions of AA (light & dark). | |
Much improved body and articulation from Hall of Fame. | |
Reproduction G.I. Joe as Target exclusive toy store release. | |
Reproduction G.I. Joe as exclusive toy store releases. Store chains usually include FAO Schwartz, Target, Wal-Mart, Toys R Us, and KB Toys. | |
G.I. Joe returns again with life-like hair for the 35th Anniversary. Also incudes painted hair adventure figures (police, fire). | |
Hasbro drops the Classic Collection title and returns to just G.I. Joe. The helmet logo returns to the original vintage symbol (action soldier with camo netting on helmet). Product is divided into varying price point categories (Alpha, Bravo, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot). Also begins introducing new action figures (grenade throwing Marine, pistol shooting Coast Guard, etc.). A portion of the new G.I. Joe line include low price point ($14.99) basic carded figures. Late in 2000 and early 2001, an even lower price point figure ($9.99) enter the market. In 2001 the line also introduces a much more articulated figure. | |
Hasbro braves the world of political correctness by introducing such controversial figures as the WWII Panzer Tank German and WWII Japanese Officer soldiers. This series is a part of the G.I. Joe Collection in the previous category and sees the first introduction of a smaller hand. | |
Hasbro replaces the G.I. Joe 2010 series with this series in 2001. This year also marks the 1st time in 20 years that GI Joe advertising returns to television. | |
Hasbro introduces the Pearl Harbor Collection in the spring/summer of 2001. The carded figures introduce the new Hasbro GUNG-HO grip. This is a new hand style with moveable fingers - trigger finger separate from remaining 3 fingers and non-movable thumb. Boxed figures also featured the GUNG-HO grip, but also featured the new Hasbro articulated body style similar to Ultimate Soldier's Super Soldier body. Television advertising begins in May 2001. | |
Hasbro re-introduces the GI Joe Adventure Team with the "Secret of the Mummy's Tomb" figure in late 2001. | |
Hasbro introduces the GUNG-HO grip first on carded figures. A new articulated body design is also added and soon all boxed figures have Gung-Ho grip and the new body design. | |
Hasbro reintroduces its classic Kung-Fu grip on the Adventure Team Danger of the Depths figure. | |
Hasbro reintroduces its vintage figure using new tooling and molds. Although the 40th anniversary figure sets are under the Timeless Collection banner, the head is more appropriately sized unlike the original Timeless Collection figures and sculpted from various styles of vintage heads (pin heads, soft heads, hard heads, etc). | |
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Hasbro introduces its first talking figures using a new realistic moving mouth. The voice alternated between speaking and shouting depending upon the amount of force applied to the talk button. There was some limited articulation - head and wrists swivel only. Only two figures were produced - Talking Duke and a Marine Squad Leader (Caucasian and African American versions). |
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The year 2005 marked the death of 12" GI Joe yet again due to decreasing sales. The new GI Joe, now 8", was called Sigma-6. The 12" GI Joe figure would only be produced via exclusives such as those produced by the GI Joe Collector's Club. |
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The GI Joe Collector's Club developed the super vintage figure and released it for the first time as the 2006 convention figure. This figure featured a re-tooled vintage style head designed to fit the neck post of the super articulated modern figure. |
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G.I. Joe first went through many changes over his short vintage 12" history. Beginning with a military theme, it soon changed to an adventure theme and into what became the GI Joe Adventure Team. The following section shows the Hasbro product number and name of various sets produced through GI Joe's existance. |
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# | YEAR | DESCRIPTION |
7500 | 1964 | Action Soldier |
7501 | 1964 | Combat Field Jacket Set (window box set) |
7502 | 1964 | Combat Field Pack (Reconnaissance) Set (window box set) |
7503 | 1964 | Combat Fatigue Shirt (carded) |
7504 | 1964 | Combat Fatigue Pants (carded) |
7505 | 1964 | Combat Field Jacket (carded) |
7506 | 1964 | Combat Field Pack Set (carded) |
7507 | 1964 | Combat Helmet Set (carded) |
7508 | 1964 | Combat Sand Bags Set (carded) |
7509 | 1964 | Combat Mess Kit Set (carded) |
7510 | 1964 | Combat Rifle Set (carded; reissued 1967) |
7511 | 1964 | Combat Camouflage Netting Set (carded) |
7512 | 1964 | Bivouac Sleeping Bag Set (window box set) |
7513 | 1964 | Bivouac Deluxe Pup Tent Set (window box set) |
7514 | 1964 | Bivouac Machine Gun Set (carded; reissued 1967) |
7515 | 1964 | Bivouac Sleeping Bag Set (carded) |
7517 | 1964 | Command Post Poncho Set (window box set) |
7518 | 1964 | Command Post Small Arms Set (carded) |
7519 | 1964 | Command Post Poncho (carded) |
7520 | 1964 | Command Post Field Radio & Telephone Set ( carded; reissued 1967) |
7521 | 1964 | Military Police Set (window box set) |
7523 | 1964 | Military Police Duffle Bag (carded) |
7524 | 1964 | Military Police Ike Jacket Set (carded) |
7525 | 1964 | Military Police Ike Pants (carded) |
7526 | 1964 | Military Police Helmet & Small Arms Set (carded; reissued 1967) |
7000 | 1965 | Official Jeep Combat Set (engine sound & rocket firing rifle) |
7900 | 1965 | Action Soldier (AA version) |
5931 | 1965 | Machine Gun Emplacement Set (SEARS exclusive; boxed set) |
7527 | 1965 | Army Ski Troops Set (carded; reissued 1967) |
7530 | 1965 | Mountain Troops Set (window box set) |
7531 | 1965 | Ski Patrol Set (window box set) |
7522 | 1966 | Army Jungle Fighter Set (carded; reissued 1967) |
7528 | 1966 | Army Rocket Firing Bazooka Set (carded; reissued 1967) |
7529 | 1966 | Army Snow Troop Set (carded; reissued 1967) |
7532 | 1966 | Special Forces Set (window box set) |
7533 | 1966 | Army Green Beret Set (carded; reissued 1967) |
5969 | 1966 | Forward Observer Set (SEARS exclusive; boxed set) |
5978 | 1966 | Green Beret Machine Gun Outpost Set (SEARS exclusive; boxed set) |
7536 | 1966 | Green Beret (window box set) |
7516 | 1967 | Sabotage Set (window box set; reissued 1968 in box) |
7537 | 1967 | West Point Cadet Set (window box set) |
7538 | 1967 | Heavy Weapons Set (window box set; reissued 1968 in box) |
7539 | 1967 | Military Police Set (window box set; reissued 1968 in a box) |
7571 | 1967 | Army Combat Engineer Set (carded) |
7572 | 1967 | Army Combat Construction Set (carded) |
7573 | 1967 | Army Combat Demolition Set (carded) |
8030 | 1967 | Desert Patrol Attack Jeep Set (included desert fighter) |
5904 | 1967 | Canadian Mountie Set (SEARS exclusive; boxed set) |
7590 | 1967 | Talking Action Soldier |
7549.83 | 1967 | Adventure Pack Army Bivouac Series (20 pieces; boxed set) |
7557.83 | 1967 | Talking Adventure Pack: Mountain Troop Series (23+ pieces; boxed set) |
90513 | 1967 | Talking Adventure Pack and Bivouac Equipment (15+ pieces; boxed set) |
90517 | 1967 | Talking Adventure Pack and Command Post Equipment (16+ pieces; boxed set) |
90532 | 1967 | Talking Adventure Pack and Special Forces Equipment (13+ pieces; boxed set) |
7540 | 1968 | Combat Set (boxed) |
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7600 | 1964 | Action Sailor |
7601 | 1964 | Sea Rescue Set (window box set) |
7602 | 1964 | Navy Frogman Set (window box set; reissued 1968 in box) |
7603 | 1964 | Frogman Scuba Top (carded) |
7604 | 1964 | Frogman Scuba Bottoms (carded) |
7605 | 1964 | Frogman Scuba Equipment Set (carded) |
7606 | 1964 | Frogman Scuba Tanks (carded) |
7608 | 1964 | Navy Attack Work Shirt (carded) |
7609 | 1964 | Navy Attack Work Pants (carded) |
7606 | 1964 | Navy Attack Set (window box set) |
7610 | 1964 | Navy Attack Helmet Set (carded) |
7611 | 1964 | Navy Attack Life Jacket (carded) |
7612 | 1964 | Shore Patrol Set (window box set; reissued 1967) |
7613 | 1964 | Shore Patrol Dress Jumper Set (carded) |
7614 | 1964 | Shore Patrol Dress Pants (carded) |
7615 | 1964 | Shore Patrol Sea Bag (carded) |
7616 | 1964 | Shore Patrol Helmet Set (carded) |
7618 | 1965 | Navy Machine Gun Set (carded) |
7619 | 1965 | Navy Dress Parade Rifle Set (carded) |
7620 | 1965 | Deep Sea Diver Set (window box set; reissued 1968 in box) |
7621 | 1965 | Landing Signal Officer Set (window box set) |
7622 | 1966 | Sea Rescue Set (window box set; reissue of 7601 w/additional life preserver) |
7626 | 1966 | Navy L.S.O. Equipment Set (carded) |
7627 | 1966 | Navy Life Ring (carded) |
7628 | 1966 | Navy Basics Set (carded) |
8050 | 1966 | Official Sea Sled & Frogman Set (box) |
5957 | 1966 | Official Sea Sled & Frogman Set (SEARS exclusive) |
7623 | 1967 | Deep Freeze Set (window box set; reissued 1968 in box) |
7624 | 1967 | Annopolis Cadet Set (window box set; reissued 1968 in box) |
7625 | 1967 | Breeches Buoy Set (window box set; reissued 1968 in box) |
7643.83 | 1967 | Adventure Pack: Navy Scuba Series (24+ pieces; boxed set) |
90612 | 1967 | Talking Adventure Pack and Shore Patrol Equipment (16+ pieces; boxed set) |
90621 | 1967 | Talking Adventure Pack and Landing Signal Officer Equipment (15+ pieces; boxed set) |
7690 | 1967 | Talking Action Sailor |
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7700 | 1964 | Action Marine |
7701 | 1964 | Communications Poncho Set (window box set) |
7702 | 1964 | Communications Poncho Set (carded) |
7703 | 1964 | Communications Field Set (carded; reissued 1967) |
7704 | 1964 | Communications Flag Set (carded) |
7705 | 1964 | Paratrooper Parachute Set (window box set) |
7706 | 1964 | Paratrooper Small Arms Set (carded; reissued 1967) |
7707 | 1964 | Paratrooper Helmet Set (carded) |
7708 | 1964 | Communications Camouflage Set (carded) |
7709 | 1964 | Paratrooper Parachute Pack (carded) |
7710 | 1964 | Dress Parade Set (window box set; reissued 1968 in box w/dress shoes) |
7711 | 1964 | Beachhead Assault Tent Set (window box set) |
7712 | 1964 | Beachhead Assault Field Pack Set (window box set) |
7713 | 1964 | Beachhead Field Pack Set (carded) |
7714 | 1964 | Beachhead Fatigue Shirt (carded) |
7715 | 1964 | Beachhead Fatigue Pants (carded) |
7716 | 1964 | Beachhead Mess Kit Set (carded) |
7717 | 1964 | Beachhead Rifle Set (carded; reissued 1967) |
7718 | 1964 | Beachhead Flamethrower Set (carded; reissued 1967) |
7719 | 1965 | Marine Medic Set (window box set) |
7720 | 1965 | Marine Medic Set (carded; reissued 1967) |
7721 | 1965 | Marine First Aid Set (carded) |
7722 | 1966 | Marine Basics Set (carded) |
7723 | 1966 | Marine Bunk Bed Set (carded; reissued 1967) |
7725 | 1967 | Marine Mortar Set (carded) |
7726 | 1967 | Marine Automatic Machine Gun Set (carded) |
7727 | 1967 | Marine Weapons Rack Set (carded) |
7730 | 1966 | Marine Demolition Set (window box set; reissued 1968 in box) |
7731 | 1967 | Tank Commander Set (window box set; reissued 1968 in box) |
7732 | 1967 | Jungle Fighter Set (window box set; reissued 1968 in box) |
7790 | 1967 | Talking Action Marine |
7733.83 | 1967 | Adventure Pack: Marine Medic Series (18+ pieces) |
90711 | 1967 | Talking Adventure Pack & Tent Set Equipment (15+ pieces) |
90712 | 1967 | Talking Adventure Pack & Field Pack Equipment (16+ pieces) |
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7800 | 1964 | Action Pilot |
7801 | 1964 | Survival Set (window box set) |
7802 | 1964 | Survival Life Raft Set (carded) |
7803 | 1964 | Dress Uniform Set (window box set) |
7804 | 1964 | Dress Uniform Jacket (carded) |
7805 | 1964 | Dress Uniform Pants (carded) |
7806 | 1964 | Dress Uniform Shirt & Equipment Set (carded) |
7807 | 1964 | Scramble Set (window box set) |
7808 | 1964 | Scramble Flight Suit (carded; reissued 1967) |
7809 | 1964 | Scramble Air Vest & Equipment Set (carded; reissued 1967) |
7810 | 1964 | Scramble Crash Helmet (carded; reissued 1967) |
7811 | 1964 | Scramble Parachute Pack (carded) |
7812 | 1965 | Scramble Communications Set (carded; reissued 1967) |
7813 | 1965 | Air Force Police Set (carded; reissued 1967) |
7814 | 1966 | Air Force Basics Set (carded; reissued 1967) |
7815 | 1967 | Air Force Security Set (carded) |
7816 | 1967 | Air Force Mae West Air Vest & Equipment Set (carded) |
7820 | 1966 | Crash Crew Set (window box set; reissued 1968 in box) |
8020 | 1966 | Official Space Capsule Set (boxed) |
8040 | 1967 | Crash Crew Fire Truck Set (boxed) |
7822 | 1967 | Air Academy Cadet Set (window box set; reissued 1968 in box) |
7823 | 1967 | Fighter Pilot Set (window box set; reissued 1968 in box) |
7824 | 1967 | Astronaut Set (window box set; reissued 1968 in box) |
7825 | 1967 | Air Sea Rescue Set (window box set; reissued 1968 in box) |
7890 | 1967 | Talking Action Pilot |
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# | YEAR | DESCRIPTION |
8005.83 | 1968 | GI Joe Action Series Equipment Set (mixed services - 12+ pieces) |
8006.83 | 1968 | GI Joe Action Series Equipment Set (mixed services - 14+ pieces) |
8007.83 | 1968 | GI Joe Action Series Equipment Set (mixed services - 16+ pieces) |
8008.83 | 1968 | GI Joe Action Series Equipment Set (mixed services - 14+ pieces) |
- | 1968 | GI Joe Adventure Pack: 4 Services in 1 Special |
8000.83 | 1968 | Footlocker Adventure Packs (16+ pieces; reissued 1969) |
8001.83 | 1968 | Footlocker Adventure Packs (15+ pieces; reissued 1969) |
8002.83 | 1968 | Footlocker Adventure Packs (22+ pieces; reissued 1969) |
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# | YEAR | DESCRIPTION |
8060 | 1967 | GI Nurse Action Girl (blonde or brunette; green eyes; white or green shoulder bag) |
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# | YEAR | DESCRIPTION |
8100 | 1966 | German Soldier (window box) |
8101 | 1966 | Japanese Imperial Soldier (window box) |
8102 | 1966 | Russian Infantryman (window box) |
8103 | 1966 | French Resistance Fighter (window box) |
8104 | 1966 | British Commando (window box) |
8105 | 1966 | Australian Jungle Fighter (window box) |
8200 | 1966 | German Soldier (narrow box) |
8201 | 1966 | Japanese Imperial Soldier (narrow box) |
8202 | 1966 | Russian Infantryman (narrow box) |
8203 | 1966 | French Resistance Fighter (narrow box) |
8204 | 1966 | British Commando (narrow box) |
8205 | 1966 | Australian Jungle Fighter (narrow box) |
8300 | 1966 | German Soldier (equipment set) |
8301 | 1966 | Japanese Imperial Soldier (equipment set) |
8302 | 1966 | Russian Infantryman (equipment set) |
8303 | 1966 | French Resistance Fighter (equipment set) |
8304 | 1966 | British Commando (equipment set) |
8305 | 1966 | Australian Jungle Fighter (equipment set) |
5038 | 1967 | The Uniforms of Six Nations (SEARS exclusive) |
8111.83 | 1968 | Talking GI Joe Adventure Pack: Foreign Soldiers of the World |
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# | YEAR | DESCRIPTION |
7905 | 1969 | Adventurer (assorted hair colors; Caucasian & AA) |
7910 | 1969 | Aquanaut |
7915 | 1969 | Talking Astronaut |
7920 | 1969 | Danger of the Depths |
7921 | 1969 | Mysterious Explosion |
7922 | 1969 | Secret Mission to Spy Island (camo fatigues) |
7923 | 1969 | Perilous Rescue |
7950 | 1969 | Eight Ropes of Danger |
7951 | 1969 | Fantastic Freefall |
7952 | 1969 | Hidden Missile Discovery |
7953 | 1969 | Mouth of Doom |
7980 | 1969 | The Sharks Surprise |
7981 | 1969 | Spacewalk Mystery |
7982 | 1969 | The Figth for Survival |
7940 | 1969 | Adventure Footlocker (red; wood and vinyl versions) |
7941 | 1969 | Aqua Footlocker (green; wood and vinyl versions) |
7942 | 1969 | Astro Footlocker (blue; wood and vinyl versions) |
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7401 | 1970 | Land Adventurer (brown hair/beard; blue eyes; shoulder holster) |
7402 | 1970 | Sea Adventurer (red hair; brown eyes; shoulder holster) |
7403 | 1970 | Air Adventurer (blonde hair; brown eyes; shoulder holster) |
7404 | 1970 | Adventurer (AA; black hair; brown eyes; shoulder holster) |
7404 | 1970 | Man of Action (brown or blonde hair; brown eyes) |
7590 | 1970 | Talking Man of Action |
7590 | 1970 | Talking Adventure Team Commander (brown hair/beard; blue eyes) |
7400 | 1970 | Talking Adventure Team Commander (brown hair/beard; blue eyes) |
7411 | 1970 | Secret Mission to Spy Island (black outfit) |
7412 | 1970 | Danger of the Depths |
7415 | 1970 | Hidden Missile Discovery |
7422 | 1970 | Eight Ropes of Danger |
7423 | 1970 | Fantastic Freefall |
7425 | 1970 | Flying Space Adventure |
7431 | 1970 | Fight for Survival |
7431.16 | 1973 | Mystery of the Boiling Lagoon (SEARS exclusive) |
7436 | 1970 | White Tiger Hunt |
7437 | 1970 | Capture of the Pigmy Gorilla |
7005 | 1970 | Official Adventure Team Vehicle (ATV) |
7441 | 1970 | Secret of the Mummy's Tomb |
7442 | 1970 | The Sharks Surprise (blue sea sled) |
7445 | 1970 | Spacewalk Mystery |
7000.18 | 1971 | Desert Patrol Adventure |
7340 | 1971 | Missile Recovery |
7341 | 1971 | Radiation Detection |
7342 | 1971 | High Voltage Escape |
7343 | 1971 | Hurricane Spotter |
7344 | 1971 | Volcane Jumper |
7345 | 1971 | Aerial Recon |
7370 | 1971 | Demolition (changed to dangerous removal) |
7371 | 1971 | Smoke Jumper |
7372 | 1971 | Karate |
7373 | 1971 | Jungle Survival |
7374 | 1971 | Emergency Rescue |
7375 | 1971 | Secret Agent |
7350 | 1971 | Rescue Raft |
7351 | 1971 | Fire Fighter |
7352 | 1971 | Life Line Catapult |
7353 | 1971 | Windboat |
7354 | 1971 | Underwater Explore |
7360 | 1971 | Escape Car |
7361 | 1971 | Flying Rescue |
7362 | 1971 | Signal Flasher |
7363 | 1971 | Turbo Copter |
7364 | 1971 | Drag Bike |
7418 | 1971 | Search for the Stolen Idol |
79-59092 | 1971 | Recovery of the Lost Mummy Adventure (SEARS exclusive) |
7499 | 1972 | Mobile Support Vehicle |
7490 | 1972 | Adventure Team Headquarters |
7495 | 1972 | Training Center |
7430.16 | 1973 | Search for the Abominable Snowman (SEARS exclusive) |
7406 | 1973 | Talking Adventure Team Commander (AA; black hair/beard; brown eyes) |
7405 | 1973 | Talking Astronaut (blonde hair; brown eyes) |
7308-1 | 1973 | Desert Survival |
7308-2 | 1973 | Dangerous Mission |
7308-3 | 1973 | Fight for Survival |
7308-4 | 1973 | Secret Rendezvous |
7308-5 | 1973 | Hidden Treasure |
7308-6 | 1973 | Copter Rescue |
7309-1 | 1973 | Secret Mission |
7309-2 | 1973 | Dangerous Climb |
7309-3 | 1973 | Jungle Ordeal |
7309-4 | 1973 | Photo recon |
7309-4 | 1973 | Winter Rescue (replaced "photo recon") |
7309-5 | 1973 | Desert Explorer(card) |
7309-6 | 1973 | Undercover Agent |
7310 | 1973 | Underwater Demolition |
7311 | 1973 | Laser Rescue |
7312 | 1973 | Sonic Rock Blaster |
7313 | 1973 | Chest Winch |
7314 | 1973 | Solar Communicator |
7315 | 1973 | Rocket Pack |
7319-1 | 1973 | Escape Slide |
7319-2 | 1973 | Magnetic Flaw Detector |
7319-3 | 1973 | Sample Analyzer |
7319-4 | 1973 | Thermal Terrain Scanner |
7319-5 | 1973 | Equipment Tester |
7319-6 | 1973 | Seismograph |
7380 | 1973 | Helicopter |
7439 | 1974 | Devil of the Deep |
7493 | 1974 | Sandstorm Survival Adventure |
7450 | 1974 | Fate of the Trouble Shooter |
8000 | 1974 | Adventure Team Foot Locker |
7413 | 1975 | Revenge of Spy Shark |
7414 | 1975 | Black Widow Rendezvous |
7416 | 1975 | Peril of the Raging Inferno |
7420 | 1975 | Attack at Vulture Falls |
7421 | 1975 | Jaws of Death |
7440 | 1975 | Skydive to Danger |
7460 | 1975 | Sea Wolf Submarine |
7470 | 1975 | Sky Hawk |
7328-1 | 1975 | Secret Courier |
7328-2 | 1975 | Thrust into Danger |
7328-2 | 1975 | Magnum Power (replaced "Thrust into Danger") |
7328-3 | 1975 | Long Range Recon |
7328-4 | 1975 | Green Danger |
7328-5 | 1975 | Buried Bounty |
7328-6 | 1975 | Divers Distress |
7338-1 | 1975 | Danger Ray Detection |
7338-2 | 1975 | Night Surveillance |
7338-3 | 1975 | Shocking Escape |
7339-1 | 1975 | Raging River Dam Up |
7339-2 | 1975 | Jettison to Safety |
7339-3 | 1975 | Mine Shaft Breakout |
7380 | 1976 | Helicopter (reissued) |
7481 | 1976 | Capture Copter Adventure |
7494 | 1976 | Big Trapper |
7000 | 1976 | Combat Jeep and Trailer Set |
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7280 | 1974 | Land Adventurer (brown hair/beard; blue eyes; rifle) |
7281 | 1974 | Sea Adventurer (red hair/beard; brown eyes; rifle) |
7282 | 1974 | Air Adventurer (blonde hair/beard; brown eyes; rifle) |
7283 | 1974 | Adventurer (AA; black hair; brown eyes; rifle) |
7284 | 1974 | Man of Action (brown hair; blue eyes or blonde hair/brown eyes; rifle) |
7292 | 1974 | Talking Man of Action (rifle) |
7290 | 1974 | Talking Adventure Team Commander (brown hair/beard; blue eyes; rifle) |
7291 | 1974 | Talking Adventure Team Commander (AA; black hair/beard; brown eyes; rifle) |
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7270 | 1975 | Land Adventurer (shorts only) |
7280 | 1975 | Land Adventurer (shorts & uniform) |
7281 | 1975 | Sea Adventurer (shorts and uniform) |
7282 | 1975 | Air Adventurer (shorts and uniform) |
7271 | 1975 | Black Adventurer (shorts only) |
7283 | 1975 | Black Adventurer (shorts and uniform) |
7272 | 1975 | Man of Action (shorts only) |
7277 | 1976 | Eagle Eye Man of Action (uniform only) |
7284 | 1975 | Man of Action (shorts and uniform) |
7276 | 1976 | Eagle Eye Land Commander (uniform only) |
7290 | 1976 | Talking Commander (shorts and uniform) |
7292 | 1976 | Talking Man of Action (shorts and uniform) |
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8025 | 1975 | Mike Powers Atomic Man |
8028-1 | 1975 | Race for Recovery |
8028-2 | 1975 | Fangs of the Cobra |
8028-3 | 1975 | Special Assignment |
8031 | 1975 | Dive to Danger |
8030 | 1975 | Secret Mission |
8032 | 1975 | Challenge of Savage River |
8033 | 1975 | Command Para Drop |
8040 | 1975 | Secret Mountain Outpost |
8026 | 1976 | Bulletman |
8050 | 1976 | Intruder Commander |
8051 | 1976 | Intruder Warrior |
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These two GI JOE Police Search and Rescue figures are KMart exclusives and are part of Hasbro's Alpha Collection. Assortment #53248 and item #53246. These molded T-shirt figures come in the variations shown. One with the green molded T-shirt (no lettering) which have been indicative of the fireman series of figures. This also comes with a plain black ball cap. The second figure has the blue molded T-shirt with "POLICE" markings indicitive of the policeman series of figures. This also comes with the black ball cap, but marked with "POLICE" and "Special Response Team #12". All other accessories are the same. |
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The following are some of the more rare items. This list does not necesarily constitue the items in my collection, although I do have some of them. This is presented as a helpful guide only. |
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1964 Pistol - Fine Grip |
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Treasure Chest Variation |
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M-1 Mid Section Hasbro Stamp |
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Entrenching Tool with Brass Collar |
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1964 Green Camouflage Field Phone |
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Early Bayonet |
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Magnum Power Set |
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Early Action Soldier Helmet |
Original (Vintage) Body (front/back) The original GI Joe body appeared in 1964 and featured painted hair and 21 moveable parts. This was followed by the Adventurer and Adventure Team figure with Life-Like hair and later "eagle eye". Pictures coming soon. |
Super Articulated Body (front/back) The GI Joe Super Articulated (SA) body appeared on store shelves in late November/December 2001. It was very similar to the Dragon toys body. Gung-Ho grip hands were on all first releases. Small feet than previous figures. The figure was incredibly poseable although the waist was a bit loose. |
Original Body (front/back) The Ultimate Soldier line by 21st Century Toys was introduced at the San Jose, CA G.I. Joe Convention in 1997. Company reps showed several prototype weapons sets and vehicles that were scheduled to hit the market offering fantastic detail and quality at fantstically low prices. Those pictures of the uniforms on the back of the product cards appeared to be covering some mystery invisible man figure. The Ultimate Soldier action figure was introduced in 1998. This "Sam" figure was very similar to the GI Joe Classic Collection figure then available on the market. However, the price point was much lower at $9.99 for a carded figure (including uniform and weapon) vs. Hasbro's $14.99. The head sculpt was later changed to the "Dead Head" look. Boxed figures ($29.99) followed with some having different head sculpts (101st Airborne, British Paratrooper seen here). |
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"Super Soldier" Body (front/back) The Ultimate Soldier "Super Soldier" body was introduced in 2000 with the introduction of the "Operation: Market Garden" and a few other figures. Neck articulation was greatly improved on this version. In addition, the figure could now bend and twist at the abdomen like the actual human body. This feature was very similar to the Dragon action figure. The hip and arm sockets were improved greatly along with the elbow and knee joints. All of these improvements added to the poseability of the figure.
In addition to and prior to the release of the super soldier figure, 21st Century introduced changeable hands for their line of figures. Now the customer could add hands to the figure more appropriate to the pose of the figure. Such hands included saluting hands, fists, trigger finger hands, etc. |
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New Soldiers of the World (SOTW) (front/back) Soldiers of the World line by Formative International introduced a new highly articulated figure in 2001 and kept the price point identical to previous figures - $7.99. The figure had vast improvements to the head and neck (now compatible neck post with GI Joe), arm/elbow, leg/knee, and even improved hands and feet. A new waist mechanism slides the torso forward and back. The first releases of the new figure were done in previous uniform schemes and eliminated the figure stand from the package. |
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G.I. Joe For Christmas
Do you remember Christmas...the annual Christmas catalogs from Sears and others - the SEARS Wishbook, Montgomery Ward, JC Penney? I remember waiting with excitement in late October for these to arrive in the mail. Sometimes we received a card to go to the local catalog store to pick up our copy. These were full of very cool toys in the 1960s and 1970s. Living in a very small North Eastern New York town meant most of my Christmas toys came from these catalogs. Certainly a large majority of what I received in GI Joe came during Christmas and came from these catalogs - mostly the Sears Wishbook. Take a look at some of the images from the past. THIS SECTION IS CURRENTLY IN WORK - CHECK IN LATER |
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GI Joe Premiers That price - $2.32 for a complete Action Soldier in the box with paperwork today can command over $150 for a damaged box and missing paper. If in the same condition as it would have come from SEARS in 1964, we're talking probably close to a thousand dollars - but try to find one in that condition. On this page, you could also purchase the Field Jacket set, Field Pack set, Bivouac set, and Field Communications set - each for $2.97. Today, they will cost well over $100 on card. The rifle set and machine gun set sold for 99 cents each with the sandbag and helmet sets selling for 89 cents each. Today a mint helmet costs $40 alone. If you can find a bayonet and it's not broken or repaired, it will cost $30 or more. These were easily lost or broken and these toys were actually played with then and not collected. |
Action Marine Also showcased for Action Marine on this page were the Beachhead Assault set for $3.89, Paratrooper set for $2.97, and the very cool Marine Dress Parade set for $3.99. |
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Action Pilot The first sets sold by SEARS in 1964 for Action Pilot included the Crash Helmet set selling for $2.59, the very cool Navy Attack Helmet set for 99 cents (will cost a lot more than that today), Parachute Pack set for $1.89, Scramble outfit set for $3.59, and the cool Dress Pilot set for $3.79. |
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1966 SEARS Wishbook Also displayed in this color layout was the frogman, sea sled, and deep sea diver. Again, the sea sled set was another SEARS exclusive with the cave unique to SEARS. It commanded a pretty high price for that time - $11.49. You could buy the sea sled separately for $6.99. The deep sea diver was a neat set. Like the sea sled, this set was meant to be used in water which brought a unique kind of play action for a kid. No longer did one have to pretend to be in the deep sea. This guy could actually go underwater...which today makes me cringe to thing how many Joe rivets rusted. |
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This is page 511 of the 1966 SEARS Wishbook featuring the SEARS exclusive Green Beret set. Although $9.99 was a considerable amount of money in 1966. This boxed set was a pretty nice item. It featured two GI Joe figures w/Green Beret uniforms and a load of accessories for $9.89. |
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Still on page 511 of the 1966 SEARS Wishbook. Shown here was another SEARS exclusive set - the Forward Observer. It featured a GI Joe figure with a number of cool accessories for eavesdropping on the enemy - all for a modest price of $4.97. |
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Finally on page 511 of the 1966 SEARS Wishbook. Shown here is the debut of the Soldiers of the World line: the French Resistance Fighter, British Commando, Japanese Imperial Soldier, German Storm Trooper, Russian Infantryman, and Australian Jungle Fighter. Each of these sold for $4.97. |
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1966 SEARS Wishbook Old friends included Action Soldier, Action Sailor, Action Pilot, and Action Marine. These jumped a bit in price since their original 1964 debut - now $2.59. Also featured on this page was the Green Beret set for $3.79, the bivouac set for $3.79, Field Pack set at $2.97, Rifle set for $0.99, and the Field Jacket set for $2.97. Rounding out the page were the wooden footlocker and new GI Joe bunk bed. |
1966 SEARS Wishbook The Air Force Crash Crew set was also displayed on this page and remains one of my favorites. For $3.79, you got that very cool fire suit made of the same material as the GI Joe astronaut. The Ski Troops outfit, another one of my favorites, sold for $3.79 and included the very cool white arctic outfit with the bear emblem. The skis and poles were really nice quality. Many aftermarket skis would never compare to these. Other sets included the Marine Demolition set with working metal detector for $2.79, Marine Medic Set with working stretcher for $2.99, Navy Sea Rescue set with inflatable raft for $4.19, Marine Assault set for $3.49, and Machine Gun set for $0.99. |
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1966 SEARS Wishbook Included with the set was the very cool projectile canon, two shells, and the neat searchlight. Notice that you could also buy the two batteries separately. I remember how discouraging it could be to get a cool toy on Christmas morning, but not having the batteries. Sixteen cents for a "D" cell battery or 5 for 90 cents. Inflation has really bumped those prices over the years. Also sold on this page were some items made for GI Joe including the very cool Panther jet, motorcycle with sidecar, helicopter, and staff car. |
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1969 SEARS Wishbook Shown for sale in the 1969 SEARS page was the Mercury Space Capsule with glow-in-the-dark interior. Pictured with this was the Space Walk outfit, all of these for $6.99. Also pictured was the talking astronaut for $4.99 which said 8 different phrases. Included was the very hard to find cloth hat. New for 1969 were the GI Joe Adventurers (Caucasian and African American versions). These figures sold for $2.99 each, but today the outfits are more rare than other Joe items with the ribbed white T-shirt, brown pants, and tan fatigue hat. The final items on page 496 included the Test Pilot set for $4.99 and included a real working parachute, Ski Patrol set for $3.99, Frogman set for $6.99 and included a sea sled, and the Polar Explorer set with dog sled and dog team for $6.99. |
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1970 SEARS Wishbook SEARS featured two Adventure Team sets - Mission to Spy Island for $4.87 and the White Tiger Hunt for $6.97. Both of these sets had some nice accessories with a lot of play value. Spy Island had the inflatable black raft and black sweater while the White Tiger set contained the neat cage and tiger. |
1970 SEARS Wishbook Offered again in 1970 was the GI Joe Talking Astronaut with blonde Life-Like hair. The white jumpsuit featured the astro sticker on the left breast. The Fantastic Freefall and Shark's Surprise were also for sale.
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1970 SEARS Wishbook The super set came with the ATV, mummy, and other desert accessories, boat, gorilla, orange tent, white arctic outfit, white sled dog and sled. |
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Many of us have invested quite a few dollars in this hobby. The worst thing that could happen is for it all to go up in smoke or be the victim of theft. Don’t assume your homeowner’s insurance policy will adequately protect your valuable and/or extensive figure collection. As a general rule, your homeowner’s insurance includes coverage for the contents of your home equal to about 50% to 70% of the worth of the insurance on the structure of your home. There are usually limits on the amount of coverage for certain items such as furs, jewelry and collectibles. Contact your insurance company to see if you need a separate rider. My insurance company insures my collection using this method and insures the collection under fine arts. The price per hundred dollars insured will vary depending upon your insurance company and specific rider. I pay a small (relative) amount extra a year in homeowners, but it’s well worth it. I update this policy every year when it’s time to renew. The value goes up each year so it’s worth it. Insuring your collection also means you will have to have a very detailed record of what you have in your collection. If you never started keeping such records and you now have several hundred figures and accessories, this will be a tough job. It’s well worth taking a Saturday afternoon and going through every figure you own. Computerize the file using Excel (it’s easier to add the numbers). My records are actually quite detailed for this purpose, but I use them for other reasons as well as insurance. Yours do not need to be as detailed as mine. My GI Joe collection file is broken down for figure types (action sailor/marine/pilot/soldier, adventure team, Joseph Colton, soldiers of the world, Timeless collection, modern forces, WWII forces, holiday collection, astronaut collection, historical commanders, alpha/bravo/delta/echo collection, Masterpiece collection, store exclusives (e.g., Toys R Us, Target, FAO, Wal-Mart, JC Penney, Kmart, KB Toy), GI Joe Club, 30th anniversary, Classic collection, 21 Century, custom figures, Ultimate Soldier, etc.) accessory cards (mission gear, deluxe mission gear, battle gear, top secret orders, etc.), and vehicles (vintage, Soldiers of the World, Ultimate Soldier, New Ray) and lists information such as item name, description (exhaustive list includes every accessory), Hasbro assortment number, product number, stock number, figure condition, clothing condition, hair color, hair type (i.e., painted, life-like, beard), eye color, dog tag type, painted rivets, copyright type, purchase price, place purchased, year produced, current value, store exclusive information, ethnicity (e.g., Caucasian, African American, Hispanic, Asian), and remarks. My files also indicate where each item is located (i.e., storage container number, display cabinet, shelf number, etc.). Again, your details do not need to include such catagories or breakdowns for insurance purposes. My best advice is take the time to create a list for your collection. Before you start, carefully decide what details you want to include in any kind of data base. If you have a moderate to large collection, the last thing you want to do is go through the entire collection more than once because you just thought of another cool item you want to track. Get your collection insured. Don’t wait for something unfortunate to happen before taking this important step in action figure collecting. |
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Early Bird 9 AM - 10:59 AM, General admission 11 AM - 4:30 PM;
General Admission: $6.00; Kids Under 12: $3.00; Early Bird: $15.00 Contact: Time Tunnel Toys www.timetunneltoys.com/toyshow.html, 532 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose, CA 95128, (408) 298-1709 or artapartment@yahoo.com |
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Hotel: JW Marriott ($139/night) 10 S West Street phone: 1-877-303-0104 / 1-866-704-6162 |
Annual G.I. Joe Collector's Club Convention. For hotel reservations, call number above. General's Package & Base Commander's Package - $330 members ($400 non-members), Aide's Package (available only w/General's package) - $90 ($120 non-member), Sergeant's Package - $180 members ($230 non-members). Contact G.I. Joe Collectors' Club (817) 448-9863. General Admission: 9AM Early Bird $50; 10AM-5PM Regular Admission Adults $15; Children $10 (4 and under free); and Sunday 9:30AM-3:30PM. |
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GI Joe action figures were not meant to hide in boxes and in deep dark places...that is unless it's a vintage boxed item from the 1964 era. Some collectors could not possibly display everything, but I personally enjoy displaying all of my vintage painted hair and Adventure Team figures. |
Here is one type of display case made by IKEA. This DETOLF case is fairly inexpensive at around $59.99. It's easy to assemble and contains 4 shelves that have adequate height for 12" action figures. I usually can place 8 or 9 figures per shelf depending upon the number and size of accessories that come with the figure. If there are large accessories, it's usually best to decrease that number. If you crowd them in there, then you really cannot see the figures adequately. You can also buy an optional lighting kit for the case. This installs in the top of the display case. I have 6 of these cases. |
Here is another display case made by IKEA. This case is a bit shorter than the DETOLF, but has this unique angled top. I am not sure if IKEA still sells this cabinet. It's easy to assemble and contains 4 shelves that have adequate height for 12" action figures. I like this one specifically because of the unique top. I use these cases to display some of the Adventure Team sets that have lots of accessories such as the White Tiger Hunt that has a short tent. As in the other IKEA display cabinet, I usually can place 8 or 9 figures per shelf depending upon the number and size of accessories that come with the figure. |
You may be lucky enough to come upon a display case like this one. This is a standard display case used by many retail outfits. My wife and I picket this up from an antique store in California that was going out of business. The angled feature on one end is designed to connect with another case to form an angled counter space. This case is about six feet long and four feet in height. It contains 2 glass shelves and a key operated locking mechanism that operates two sliding back doors that allow access to the inside. Two large bottom drawers allow storage of accessories or figures. The unit is wired for lights, which provide pretty good light for the entire dispaly case. The top allows a nice area for displaying other things such as vehicles. I used to fill the entire top with vehicles and figures, but found that it cluttered the top and didn't allow adequate visibility of the top glass shelf inside. Today, I only display my Stuart tank on the case. |
The Beachhead © 1998 gi.joeguy1@verizon.net |
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