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2007 marked the 25th anniversary of the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline. To commemorate the event, Hasbro released a G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero 25th Anniversary collection of newly sculpted 3¾" figures based on classic and new designs of many of the line's best known and most popular characters. [1]
It featured movable twin 55mm cannons, two heat seeking missiles, a 160 hp V-6 engine, and a tow-hook for vehicle accessories. [75] Radar Rat – The Radar Rat is a battlefield robot released in 1989, with two MM-15 "Flat Face" target guidance dishes, three terminal homing/active radar missiles, and puncture proof tires. [1] R.A.M.
The following list (organized by faction) covers every known character in the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toy line to have received his/her own action figure.It includes the year the characters' version 1 action figure debuted, their code names and real names, function, and original rank/grade (if applicable).
Ace is the G.I. Joe Team's original fighter pilot.His real name is Brad J. Armbruster, and his rank is Air Force captain O-3.Ace was born in Providence, Rhode Island.His primary military specialty is fixed wing pilot, and his secondary military specialty is intelligence operations.
G.I. Joe is an American media franchise and a line of action figures owned and produced by the toy company Hasbro. [3] [4] The initial product offering represented four of the branches of the U.S. armed forces with the Action Soldier (), Action Sailor (), Action Pilot (U.S. Air Force), Action Marine (U.S. Marine Corps) and later on, the Action Nurse.
All of the original sixteen figures from 1982 were released with "straight arms." The same figure was re-released in 1983 with "swivel-arm battle grip", which made it easier for figures to hold their rifles and accessories. [3] In 1984, a second action figure with a tan uniform was released, and was packaged with the V.A.M.P. Mark II vehicle. [4]
In 1994, DeSimone created the Hasbro-authorized "The New Official Identification Guide To G.I. Joe 1964-1978" (ISBN 0-9635956-1-X), which was the first full color photo guide to the action figures, vehicles, gear, outfits, and play-sets that were produced during the original era of the 12" G.I. Joe.
G.I. Joe Extreme is a line of military-themed toys that was sold in retail from 1995 to 1997. The toys were produced by Kenner following their acquisition by former competitor Hasbro and was intended to succeed the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero line, which was discontinued the previous year.