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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
Military-themed line of toys and television program
For other uses, see G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (disambiguation).
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (also known as Action Force in Finland,[2] Sweden[3] and the UK[4]) is a military-themed line of action figures and toys in Hasbro's G.I. Joe franchise.[5] The toyline lasted from 1982 to 1994, producing well over 500 figures and 250 vehicles and playsets. The line reappeared in 1997 and has continued in one form or another to the present day. It was supported by two animated series as well as a major comic series published by Marvel Comics.[6]
The toyline continues to play a large part in Hasbro's G.I. Joe franchise. This version of G.I. Joe is still much recognized by many people who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s.[7]
Origin
[edit]"A Real American Hero" was created as a revival of the original 12 in (30 cm) G.I. Joe brand of the 1960s and 1970s. After the 12" figure had been absent from toy shelves for a few years, G.I. Joe was re-introduced in a 3+3⁄4 in (9.52 cm) action figure format following the success of the Star Wars and Micronauts 33⁄4″ scale toylines.
The genesis of the toy
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When G.I. Joe toys were released in Europe under the Action Force name, many characters had their birth place altered to make them seem more international. However some retained their American roots. Some characters were also given differing birthplaces on the file cards of later versions. In addition, the first GI Joe figures released in the UK, on the Pallitoy packaging and featured in Battle Action Force, were given new birthplaces in that comic's datafiles and on the packaging.
- Note: for the original birthplaces in the U.S. G.I. Joe toyline, see List of G.I. Joe character birthplaces.
Australia[]
- Blast-Off's birthplace is listed as Sydney, the capitol on the south east coast.
- While a later version of his file card switched back to his Las Vegas birthplace, Dusty's original AF birthplace was listed as Alice Springs - 335 km (208 mi) north east of Uluru (Ayers Rock).
- In his Battle Action Force datafile, Recondo is given the birthplace of Melbourne on the southern coast near Tasmania. But the more detailed text states he was raised on the banks of the Snowy River, most likely in Orbost, 375 km (233 mi) to the east.
- Digger, a character based on Recondo's character model and who only appeared in Australian comics, is never given an
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