Curiosities about the toy and variants
The G.I. Joe action figure, Cover Girl (v1), was initially released as part of the 1983 second series. This vintage action figure was exclusively bundled with the Wolverine Missile Tank.
The Cover Girl figure and Wolverine Missile Tank package continued to be available for collection in 1984 before the figure was discontinued in 1985.
Variations
Collectors may observe variations in the Cover Girl action figure's paint applications. Some versions feature darker eyes and eyebrows that contrast with her hair color, while other releases present eyes and eyebrows that match her hair. The variant with darker eyebrows is also distinguishable by a lighter shirt, darker boots, and a darker belt, offering distinct options for a comprehensive G.I. Joe collection.
Takara released Cover Girl with the Wolverine Missile Tank in 1986 for the Japanese market.
In Brazil, the figure was released on a card as "Sparta."
An Argentinian version of Sparta was also produced, featuring Cover Girl repainted with unique teal highlights.