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Grunt: Falcon Pilot (v2), from "G.I. Joe - G.I. Joe - 3.75"" collection, includes the following accessories:
Grunt (v2), also known as Tan Grunt, is a vintage G.I. Joe action figure introduced in the 1983 Series Two collection. This figure was exclusively packaged with the G.I.Joe Falcon Attack Glider. Both Grunt (v2) and the Falcon Attack Glider remained available through 1984 and were subsequently discontinued in 1985.
International releases based on the Tan Grunt sculpt include regional modifications.
In Argentina, a figure named Soldado Halcon: Sokerk was released carded, featuring a different waist-piece and lower arms from the Tan Grunt base.
A second version of Sokerk, utilizing the Rip Cord (1984) figure as its base, was released with the same card art.
In Brazil, the figure Granadeiro: Estopim was released carded, also featuring a different waist-piece and lower arms based on Tan Grunt.
Additionally, Falcon Piloto, another figure based on Tan Grunt but with straight arms and a distinct chest piece, was boxed with the Brazilian version of the Falcon Glider, known as Asa Delta Camuflada.
Due to international distribution, packaging designs and languages for these releases vary by region.
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