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MMS: Mobile Missile System, from "G.I. Joe - G.I. Joe - 3.75"" collection, includes the following accessories:
The MMS (Mobile Missile System) was first released in U.S. toy stores in 1982 as a boxed set, including the G.I. Joe action figure operator, Hawk.
For the 1983 collection, the MMS was re-released featuring a re-tooled Hawk figure equipped with the swivel-arm battle grip, a change noted on the packaging.
This vintage item was discontinued in 1984, with remaining units sold directly by Hasbro via mail-order from 1985 to 1987.
In Europe, a gray and black recolored version was distributed in 1984 as the Action Force MMS.
Canadian collectors could acquire a black recolored MMS in 1983 as part of the Sears Exclusive Cobra Combat Set - M.S.V.
The MMS was also repackaged in India by Funskool, often including a random action figure.
Due to international distribution, packaging designs and languages for this G.I. Joe vehicle vary by region.
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