GI Joe 12" 40th Anniversary Shore Patrol SP Uniform + Helmet + Rifle / No Figure

Description: Submitted for your review is a 2004 Hasbro GI Joe 40th Anniversary Authentic Reproduction of a 1964 Era Issue 1/6 Scale Three Accessory Sets Only No Figure Included. One Window Box Navy Equipment Set Shore Patrol Uniform -Mint In Mint Window Box+ One Carded Shore Patrol Helmet Set - Mint On Mint Card+One Carded Shore Patrol Rifle Set - Mint On Mint Card Brand New - Never Opened When he was first introduced in 1964, GI Joe took the toy world by storm. With 21 movable parts and loads of detailed accessories, "America's Movable Fighting Man" quickly became a sensation and a new way to play for boys across the nation and around the world. His name is derived from the usage of "GI Joe" for the generic U.S. soldier. The development of the GI Joe toy line led to the coining of the term "action figure" (not a doll!). GI Joe's appeal to boys has made it an American classic among toys, having been named Toy of the Century by The Children's Museum of Indianapolis in 2012, when over 24,000 folks, young and old, voted for their favorite toy of the last century. To commemorate the 40th Anniversary of America's greatest toy soldier, GI Joe, Hasbro began releasing large box sets that included a boxed 12 inch action figure from one of the four Armed Services (Action Soldier, Action Marine, Action Pilot and Action Sailor) and related uniform and accessory sets. The 40th packaging (including the related uniform and accessory sets) were nearly identical to the original items. This auction is for two different accessory sets (no figures are included) from the 40th Anniversary releases: 1.) A Shore Patrol Uniform in a beautiful window box. This uniform set was part of Series 15 (Wave 2), and 2.) A Shore Patrol Helmet on an excellent card. This card was part of Series 16 (Wave 2), and 3.) A Shore Patrol Rifle on an excellent card. This card was part of Series 16 (Wave 2). These three equipment sets were originally issued by Hasbro in 1964-1965 (vintage era). I have included pictures (the last three pics of my listing) from James DeSimone's book, "The New Official Identification Guide To GI Joe 1964-1978", which is my go to GI Joe bible, and should be yours as well, lol. Please compare what was originally issued by Hasbro in 1964, to what was issued by Hasbro in 2004. I find it amazing that Hasbro was able to recreate these phenomenal sets so accurately. Any newbie to GI Joe, or any veteran collector, can re-live the feeling that boys felt when they got their first GI Joe and were able to dress him with different equipment. I received my first Joe in 1965 when I was 11 years old, and I can tell you that there was no greater feeling of joy, than when I played with GI Joe and dressed him in different uniforms. I am not alone, as there are millions of boys who love GI Joe and his many incarnations to this day. This will make a wonderful gift for a pre-teen boy! These two accessory sets have never been opened and contents have never been handled, or played with, in any way. The contents are 100% mint. The Shore Patrol Uniform set, the SP Helmet set, and the SP Rifle Set are all on excellent cards. This cards was part of Series 16 (Wave 2) are in perfect shape and display beautifully. Please review pics as they are part of the description, and ask any questions, as there are no returns on open items :-( Flat Rate $12.50 for Economy Shipping and Handling to the Continental USA. Hawaii and Alaska should contact me for exact shipping charges. All others must use the eBay International Shipping program

Price: 85 USD

Location: Staten Island, New York

End Time: 2024-10-03T20:16:07.000Z

Shipping Cost: 12.5 USD