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Rock ‘n Roll: Machine Gunner, from "G.I. Joe - G.I. Joe - 3.75"" collection, includes the following accessories:
Rock 'n Roll (v1) is the original heavy machine gunner for the G.I. Joe team and one of the most distinctive characters from Hasbro’s Series One, released in 1982. As part of the "Original Sixteen" founding figures, this version features the iconic straight-arm sculpt of the initial production run.
He is instantly recognizable by his molded ammunition belts crossed over his chest and his signature blonde beard, standing out from the cleaner-shaven look of his teammates. At the classic 3 3/4" scale, Rock 'n Roll represents the essential heavy firepower for the team's early missions against Cobra.
Variants:
Rock 'n Roll (v1) features the signature variations of the early production runs, with units found with either thick or thin thumbs. Upon its 1983 re-release, significant construction updates led to what is known as version v1.5: the introduction of swivel-arm bicep articulation, a slimmer waist-piece, and an updated mold date stamp of "82-83."
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