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Flash: Laser Rifle Trooper, from "G.I. Joe - G.I. Joe - 3.75"" collection, includes the following accessories:
Flash (v1) is the original laser technology specialist for the G.I. Joe team, released by Hasbro in 1982 as part of the legendary Series One. As one of the "Original Sixteen" founding figures, this version features the straight-arm sculpt, a hallmark of the initial production runs.
Flash is easily recognized by his iconic green fatigues with orange padded armor and high-tech electronic gear. Standing at the classic 3 3/4" scale, this figure is an essential piece of vintage history, representing the team's scientific and technological edge during their early missions.
Variants:
Flash (v1) features several distinct variations highly valued by collectors. The initial 1982 release included units with either thick or thin thumbs. In 1983, the v1.5 update introduced swivel-arm articulation, a slimmer waist piece, and an updated mold date stamp of "82-83."
Technical compatibility is key for this figure: the backpack pegs differ between versions, meaning a straight-arm backpack will fit loosely on a swivel-arm figure.
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