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Airborne: Helicopter Assault Trooper, from "G.I. Joe - G.I. Joe - 3.75"" collection, includes the following accessories:
Airborne joined the ranks in 1983 as part of the second series of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.
Originally released on cardback, Airborne was a retail staple until 1985. In 1986 and 1987, Hasbro Direct offered him as part of the "Original Adventure Team" mail-in set, packaged in a polybag along with nine other figures in a specialized carrying case.
For enthusiasts of vintage action figures, Airborne represents a key piece of the 1983 lineup and the early "Golden Era" of the franchise.
Variations
In G.I. Joe collecting, the smallest details define the rarity of a piece. For Airborne (v1), there are two notable variations to look for: regarding the Filecard, the Hasbro Direct mail-in version features a glossy red backing, whereas the standard retail carded version has a matte finish.
Additionally, the figure itself has been found with two distinct paint applications on the sleeves: thick rank chevrons versus thin rank chevrons, both of which are highly sought after by completionist collectors.
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