G. I. Joe Action Soldier
Action Figure
1965-1966 (Manufactured)
1965-1966 (Manufactured)
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GI Joe was first launched in 1964 during the Vietnam War. It was originally made in four versions representing the real American heroes of the US Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps.
By the late 1960s, the war in Vietnam had caused unprecedented casualties on both sides. As the public began to protest about the war and America's involvement in it, GI Joe lost his broad public appeal.
This is a complete boxed version of 'G. I. Joe Action Soldier', including instruction booklet, stickers and a recruitment leaflet, asking children to 'Join the GI Joe club!'.
By the late 1960s, the war in Vietnam had caused unprecedented casualties on both sides. As the public began to protest about the war and America's involvement in it, GI Joe lost his broad public appeal.
This is a complete boxed version of 'G. I. Joe Action Soldier', including instruction booklet, stickers and a recruitment leaflet, asking children to 'Join the GI Joe club!'.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 15 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| Title | G. I. Joe Action Soldier (manufacturer's title) |
| Brief description | Boxed action figure, 'G. I. Joe Action Soldier', made by Hasbro in Hong Kong between 1964-1965 |
| Production type | Mass produced |
| Summary | GI Joe was first launched in 1964 during the Vietnam War. It was originally made in four versions representing the real American heroes of the US Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. By the late 1960s, the war in Vietnam had caused unprecedented casualties on both sides. As the public began to protest about the war and America's involvement in it, GI Joe lost his broad public appeal. This is a complete boxed version of 'G. I. Joe Action Soldier', including instruction booklet, stickers and a recruitment leaflet, asking children to 'Join the GI Joe club!'. |
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| Accession number | B.231-2012 |
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| Record created | August 16, 2012 |
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