*ACTION MARINE HISTORY
In 1964, G. I. Joe seized the "gung ho" spirit of Youths across America with the original G. I. Joe Action Marine. This fully poseable Marine Corps Commando came dressed in authentically styled camouflage fatigues with metal dog tags and a G. I. Joe Marine Training Manual. Also available in 1964 was the Dress Parade Set that featured an authentically styled Dress Marine outfit with dress shoes, Marine cap, rifle and othe r accessories. Other popular action sets included the Beachhead Assault Set, a Paratrooper Parachute Pack set and tha Jungle Fighter set. In 1967, the Talking Action Marine barked out real Marine commands such as "Let's go, leathernacks!" and "Marines hit the beach!"
By the end of the decade, G. I. Joe had members from every branch of the United States Military, as well as representatives from many foreign armed forces. Other G. I. Joe adventure teams were developed to expand G. I. Joe's theater of operations and help defend the world from a variety of villans. These teams laid the groundwork for today's heroes of military might as they continue the fight for freedom and justice around the world, battling the evil forces of Cobra with unrelenting determination.
Now, this commemorative "Action Marine" figure has been deployed to celebrate the 30th anniversary of G. I. Joe! This "Real American Hero" represents G. I. Joe's original Action Marine and the adventurous spirit of his exciting missions. This fully poseable figure includes specialized commemorative weapons and accessories for added action and collectibility.
G. I. Joe: a true American legend!
*Source: Interior flap of Window box package
Accessories include:Backpack, firing bazooka, rifle and raft.
**ACTION MARINE (MARINE CORPS COMMANDO)
"U.S. Marines are considered to be the toughest fighters in the world, and that's exactly what I thought...until I joined G. I. Joe! It takes a lot of courage, strength and staminato fight evil the way we do, which is to say that we battle to the bitter end and never stop stomping our enemies until victory is achieved! Whether I'm fighting on dry, barren desert, or making a commando raid on an enemy beach bunker, I know I can count on my training and my teammates to get the job done!"
**Source: Package back