1975-1976 GI Joe Life-Like Adventure Team

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GI Joe – Life-Like Adventure Team 1975-1976

After already adding flocked hair and Kung-Fu grip features to the Adventure Team, Hasbro added a new “lifelike” feature in this wave. It basically added muscle tone to the Joe’s, giving a more realistic look. Also added was the “Eagle Eye” feature, which was given to two figures, Man of Action and Land Commander. A small lever on the back of their neck allowed you to move the character’s eyes around. Hasbro  introduced Bulletman and the Intruders for this wave to add some different types of characters.

For more information about Hasbro’s GI Joe Adventure Team from 1975-1976, see bottom of the page for a complete summary.

GI Joe Life-Like Adventure Team (1975-1976): Basic Figures

We got 13 new figures for the Life-Like series in 1975-1976. They released all the old cast of characters, along with a couple of brand new faces. This line gave the Joe’s a new muscle toned body type, along with a neat eagle eye feature.

Bulletman

Market Value:
Carded $750 – $1,000
Loose $250 – $325

Bulletman
Accessories: Uniform, Belt, Helmet
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Bulletman was a brand new ally to the Joes for the new series. He also had a 2nd boxed packaging version, which was a Sears exclusive.

Eagle Eye Land Commander

Market Value:
Carded $750 – $1,000
Loose $240 – $290

Eagle Eye Land Commander
Accessories: Uniform, Boots, Rifle
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Eagle Eye feature allowed you to move his eyes with a lever in the back of his neck. This was a brand new feature for the Joes in 1975.

Eagle Eye Man of Action

Market Value:
Carded $700 – $900
Loose $220 – $270

Eagle Eye Man of Action
Accessories: Uniform, Boots
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Eagle Eye feature allowed you to move his eyes with a lever in the back of his neck. This was a brand new feature for the Joes in 1975.

Intruder

Market Value:
Carded $250 – $325
Loose $70 – $90

Intruder
Accessories: Armor Uniform, Back Control Button
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Intruders were the new bad guys for the Joes to fight with the new line. The Intruder figure had gold armor and a control button on his back.

Intruder Commander

Market Value:
Carded $250 – $325
Loose $70 – $90

Intruder Commander
Accessories: Armor Uniform, Back Control Button
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Intruder Commander was virtually identical to the Intruder warrior, except the armor was silver instead of bronze colored. This guy was apparently the leader of the Intruders.

Life-Like Adventurer

Market Value:
Carded $450 – $600
Loose $90 – $140

Life-Like Air Adventurer
Accessories: Uniform, Boots, Rifle
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Like other figures in this series, Adventurer has two different packages for each year it was released, with different shorts on each one as well.

Life-Like Air Adventurer

Market Value:
Carded $450 – $600
Loose $90 – $140

Life-Like Air Adventurer
Accessories: Uniform, Boots, Rifle
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Like other figures in this series, Air Adventurer has two different packages for each year it was released, with different shorts on each one as well.

Life-Like Land Adventurer

Market Value:
Carded $450 – $600
Loose $90 – $140

Life-Like Land Adventurer
Accessories: Uniform, Boots, Rifle
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Like other figures in this series, Land Adventurer has two different packages for each year it was released, with different shorts on each as well.

Life-Like Man of Action

Market Value:
Carded $450 – $600
Loose $90 – $140

Life-Like Man of Action
Accessories: Uniform, Boots, Rifle
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Like other figures in this series, Land Adventurer has two different packages for each year it was released, with different shorts on each as well.

Life-Like Sea Adventurer

Market Value:
Carded $450 – $600
Loose $90 – $140

Life-Like Sea Adventurer
Accessories: Uniform, Boots, Rifle
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Like other figures in this series, Sea Adventurer has two different packages for each year it was released, with different shorts on each as well.

Life-Like Talking Adventure
Team Commander

Market Value:
Boxed $750 – $1,000
Loose $190 – $240

Life-Like Talking Adventure Team Commander
Accessories: Uniform, Boots, Rifle, Dog Tags
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: This item does not come up for sale very often on secondary market
Notes: The Talking Commander figure had a 2nd red boxed packaging version, which was a Sears exclusive. Both versions are extremely tough to find on secondary market.

Life-Like Talking Adventure
Team Commander (Black)

Market Value:
Boxed $750 – $1,000
Loose $190 – $240

Life-Like Talking Adventure
Team Commander (Black)
Accessories: Uniform, Boots, Rifle, Dog Tags
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: This item does not come up for sale very often on secondary market
Notes: There were no major variations for the Life-Like Talking Adventure Team Commander (Black) figure. This version of the AT commander did not come as a Sears Exclusive.

Life-Like Talking Man of Action

Market Value:
Boxed $750 – $1,000
Loose $190 – $240

Life-Like Talking Man of Action
Accessories: Uniform, Boots, Rifle, Dog Tags
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: This item does not come up for sale very often on secondary market
Notes: Like the others in this series, the pull string was moved to his left shoulder for this series. No major variations exist for the Life-Like Talking Man of Action.

GI Joe Life-Like Adventure Team (1975-1976): Adventure Sets

The Adventure Team series saw 14 brand new Adventure Sets released for the 1975-1976 series, as well as a re-released Capture of the Pygmy Gorilla set. The Trouble at Vulture Pass was a Sears exclusive.

Attack at Vulture Falls

Market Value:
Boxed $800 – $950
Loose $250 – $325

Attack at Vulture Falls
Accessories: Inflatable Raft, Oar, Cargo Chest, Vulture, Grappling Hook, Rope Ladder, Pistol, Jumpsuit, Comic
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: The Attack at Vulture Falls set was a re-pack mix from previously released sets and saw no major variations during its run.

Black Widow Rendezvous

Market Value:
Boxed $750 – $900
Loose $200 – $250

Black Widow Rendezvous
Accessories: Turbo Copter, Jacket, Pants, Helmet, Map & Case, Pistol, Holster, Knife, Walkie Talkie, Comic
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: The Black Widow Rendezvous set was a re-pack mix from previously released sets and saw no major variations during its run.

Capture of the Pygmy Gorilla

Market Value:
Boxed $700 – $850
Loose $100 – $150

Capture of the Pygmy Gorilla
Accessories: Camouflage Shirt, Pants, Supply Chest, Rifle, Pontoon Boat, Motor, Gun, Camera, Pygmy Gorilla, Net, Comic
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: Capture of the Pygmy Gorilla was a re-release of the original Adventure Team set with minor variations during its run.

Danger Ray Detection

Market Value:
Boxed $600 – $750
Loose $100 – $140

Danger Ray Detection
Accessories: Magnetic Ray Detector, Solar Communicator, Uniform, Comic
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: The Danger Ray Detection set was a re-pack mix from previously released sets and saw no major variations during its run.

Jaws of Death

Market Value:
Boxed $900 – $1,050
Loose $300 – $350

Jaws of Death
Accessories: 2-Piece Wet-suit, Fins, Sled, Oxygen Tanks, Face Mask, Giant Clam, Spear Gun, Comic
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: The Jaws of Death set was a nice mix of new and old accessories with no major variations during its run.

Jettison to Safety

Market Value:
Boxed $750 – $900
Loose $225 – $275

Jettison to Safety
Accessories: Terrain Scanner, Mobile Rocket Pack, 2-Piece Flight Suit, Comic
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: The Jettison to Safety set was a re-pack mix from previously released sets and saw no major variations during its run.

Magnum Power

Market Value:
Boxed $150 – $225
Loose $50 – $75

Magnum Power
Accessories: Jacket, Pants, Rifle, Scopes, Map, Case, Binoculars, Bullet-Proof Vest, Radio, Comic
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: The Magnum Power set was a nice mix of new and old accessories with no major variations during its run.

Mine Shaft Break-Out

Market Value:
Boxed $500 – $650
Loose $75 – $125

Mine Shaft Break-Out
Accessories: Sonic Rock Blaster, Chest Winch, 2-Piece Uniform, Net, Comic
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: The Mine Shaft Break-Out set was a re-pack mix from previously released sets and saw no major variations during its run.

Night Surveillance

Market Value:
Boxed $500 – $650
Loose $75 – $125

Night Surveillance
Accessories: Sonar Detector, Hooded Uniform, Machine Gun, Map & Case, Comic
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: The Night Surveillance set was a re-pack mix from previously released sets and saw no major variations during its run.

Peril of the Raging Inferno

Market Value:
Boxed $500 – $650
Loose $125 – $175

Peril of the Raging Inferno
Accessories: Suit, Helmet, Boots, Camera, Breathing Apparatus, Fire Extinguisher, Detection Meter, Gaskets, Comic
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: The Peril of the Raging Inferno set was a re-pack mix from previously released sets and saw no major variations during its run.

Raging River Dam-Up

Market Value:
Boxed $550 – $700
Loose $150 – $200

Raging River Dam-Up
Accessories: Detector, Jumpsuit, Helmet, Chain Saw, Campfire, Canteen, Binoculars, Flashlight, Shovel, Comic
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: The Raging River Dam-Up featured some new accessories as well as some old with no major variations during its run.

Revenge of the Spy Shark

Market Value:
Boxed $750 – $900
Loose $225 – $275

Revenge of Spy Shark
Accessories: Inflatable Raft, Oar, Spear Gun, Flaw Detector, Buoy, Red Flag, Camera, Knife, Shark, Comic
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: The name says it all! The Revenge of Spy Shark set was a re-pack mix from previously released sets and saw no major variations during its run.

Shocking Escape

Market Value:
Boxed $500 – $650
Loose $125 – $175

Shocking Escape
Accessories: Escape Slide, Chest Pack Climber, Jumpsuit, Gloves, Belt, High Voltage Sign, Comic
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Shocking Escape set featured some new accessories as well as some old with no major variations during its run.

Sky Dive to Danger

Market Value:
Boxed $500 – $650
Loose $125 – $175

Sky Dive to Danger
Accessories: Parachute, Jumpsuit, Boots, Helmet with Visor, Oxygen Mask, Backpack, Spider with Web, Comic
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Sky Dive to Danger set was a re-pack mix from previously released sets and saw no major variations during its run.

Trouble at Vulture Pass
(Sears Exclusive)

Market Value:
Boxed $800 – $950
Loose $250 – $325

Trouble at Vulture Pass (Sears Exclusive)
Accessories: Jumpsuit, Boots, Escape Car, Pack, Radar, Map, Case, Wire Roll, Compass, Binoculars, Vulture, Comic
Years Released: 1975
Scarcity Factor: Does not come up for sale very often on the secondary market
Notes: The Trouble at Vulture Pass set was a Sears exclusive and only available in 1975. It was a re-mix from previously released sets.

GI Joe Life-Like Adventure Team (1975-1976): Accessory Packs

Hasbro re-released many (but not all) of the smaller accessory packs from previous years and added a few new uniform sets as well. They also released a new Yellow Boxed Set called Infiltration.

Market Value for Carded Small Card Accessory Sets: $110 – $190 each
Market Value for Loose Small Card Accessory Sets: $20 – $35 each
Scarcity Factor: Like most Adventure Team accessory packs, they can still be found from time to time, but it’s going to take patience to find certain ones.

Solar Communicator
  • Small Card Accessories
  • Chest Winch (1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976)
  • Laser Rescue (1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976)
  • Rocket Pack (1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976)
  • Solar Communicator (1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976)
  • Sonic Rock Blaster (1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976)
  • Underwater Demolition (1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976)

Market Value for Carded Small Card Uniform Sets: $110 – $190 each
Market Value for Loose Small Card Uniform Sets: $20 – $35 each
Scarcity Factor: Like most Adventure Team accessory packs, they can still be found from time to time, but it’s going to take patience to find certain ones.

Winter Rescue
  • Small Card Uniforms
  • Copter Rescue (1973, 1974, 1975, 1976)
  • Dangerous Climb (1975, 1976) *New Addition
  • Dangerous Mission (1973, 1974, 1975, 1976)
  • Desert Explorer (1973, 1974, 1975, 1976)
  • Desert Survival (1973, 1974, 1975, 1976)
  • Fight for Survival (1973, 1974, 1975, 1976)
  • Hidden Treasure (1973, 1974, 1975, 1976)
  • Jungle Ordeal (1973, 1974, 1975, 1976)
  • Photo Recon (1974, 1975, 1976)
  • Secret Mission (1973, 1974, 1975, 1976)
  • Secret Rendezvous (1973, 1974, 1975, 1976)
  • Undercover Agent (1973, 1974, 1975, 1976)
  • Winter Rescue (1975, 1976) *New Addition

Market Value for Blue Colored Boxed Sets: $150 – $250 each
Market Value for Loose Blue Box Sets: $40 – $65 each
Scarcity Factor: Like most Adventure Team accessory packs, they can still be found from time to time, but it’s going to take patience to find certain ones.

Hurricane Spotter
  • Blue Box Sets
  • Aerial Recon (1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976)
  • High Voltage Escape (1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976)
  • Hurricane Spotter (1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976)
  • Radiation Detection (1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976)
  • Volcano Jumper (1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976)

Market Value for Yellow Colored Boxed Sets: $250 – $350 each
Market Value for Loose Yellow Box Sets: $50 – $80 each
Scarcity Factor: Like most Adventure Team accessory packs, they can still be found from time to time, but it’s going to take patience to find certain ones.

Infiltration
  • Yellow Box Sets
  • Dangerous Removal (1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976)
  • Emergency Rescue (1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976)
  • Infiltration (1975, 1976) *New Addition
  • Jungle Survival (1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976)
  • Secret Agent (1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976)
  • Smoke Jumper (1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976)

GI Joe Life-Like Adventure Team (1975-1976): Adventure Accessory Sets

Hasbro decided to try something new for the Life-Like series and gave us six new smaller Adventure sets on cards. These were basically just mini Adventure sets with different accessories.

Buried Bounty

Market Value:
Carded $750 – $850
Loose $200 – $240

Buried Bounty
Accessories: Jacket, Pants, Disposal Box, Detector, Wrenching Tool, Map
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Buried Bounty set was a re-pack mix from previously released sets and saw no major variations during its run.

Diver’s Distress

Market Value:
Carded $550 – $650
Loose $125 – $175

Diver’s Distress
Accessories: Squid, Swim Trunks, Fins, Spear Gun, Oxygen Tanks, Face Mask, Knife, Scabbard
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Diver’s Distress set was a re-pack mix from previously released sets and saw no major variations during its run.

Green Danger

Market Value:
Carded $500 – $600
Loose $100 – $150

Green Danger
Accessories: Camouflage Jacket, Pants, Disposal Box, Snake, Machete
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: There were two different color variations to the snake in this set with one being a dark green and the other a light green.

Long Range Recon

Market Value:
Carded $550 – $650
Loose $135 – $185

Long Range Recon
Accessories: Camouflage Shirt, Pants, Boots, Holster, Revolver, Map, Binoculars, Canteen, Compass, Walkie Talkie
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Long Range Recon came with some fun accessories and saw no major variations during its run.

Secret Courier

Market Value:
Carded $550 – $650
Loose $140 – $190

Secret Courier
Accessories: Jacket, Pants, Boots, Radio Phone, Rifle, Attaché
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Secret Courier set was a re-pack mix from previously released sets and saw no major variations during its run.

Thrust into Danger

Market Value:
Carded $450 – $550
Loose $85 – $125

Thrust into Danger
Accessories: Camouflage Jacket & Pants, Boots, Field Radio, Compass
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Thrust into Danger set was a re-pack mix from previously released sets and saw no major variations during its run.

Adventure Team Footlocker

Market Value:
With Packaging $200 – $250
Loose $35 – $50

Adventure Team Footlocker
Accessories: Storage Tray, Can, Helmet, Binoculars, Med Kit, Hat, Rifles, Briefcase and several other misc. Accessories
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Can still be fairly easy to find without packaging, but tough to find with its original packaging
Notes: The green Footlocker was a staple to any good GI Joe line, so Hasbro gave us one for the new Adventure Team line as well. It was stocked with several cool accessories and finding a complete one nowadays is a difficult task.

GI Joe Life-Like Adventure Team (1975-1976): Vehicles and Playsets

Seven new vehicles were released for the Life-Like series from 1975 to 1976, that included some great new accessories for our Joe’s. We also got two previously released vehicles, as well as the Adventure Team Headquarters.

Avenger Pursuit Craft
(Sears Exclusive)

Market Value:
Boxed $250 – $350
Loose $100 – $150

Avenger Pursuit Craft (Sears Exclusive)
Accessories: Engines, Pontoons, Landing Gear, Canopy
Years Released: 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: The Avenger Pursuit Craft was a brand new vehicle to the Joe line, and only available as a Sears exclusive in 1976.

Big Trapper

Market Value:
Boxed $350 – $450
Loose $125 – $175

Big Trapper
Accessories: Two-Phase Vehicle, Hitch, Stun Gun, Cage
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: The Big Trapper was a multi-figure vehicle that was made for rough terrain. This was another brand new vehicle for the Joe’s.

Capture Copter

Market Value:
Boxed $650 – $800
Loose $250 – $325

Capture Copter
Accessories: Copter, Net, Claws, Pontoons, Winch
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: The Capture Copter was a variation of the Adventure Team Helicopter and saw no major variations during its run.

Combat Jeep Vehicle
and Trailer

Market Value:
Boxed $400 – $550
Loose $120 – $170

Combat Jeep Vehicle and Trailer
Accessories: Jeep, Trailer, Tripod, Recoilless Rifle
Years Released: 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: This was a different version of the classic jeep that was previously issued in the 60’s, and this vehicle set was only released in 1976.

Fantastic Sea Wolf

Market Value:
Boxed $250 – $350
Loose $90 – $120

Fantastic Sea Wolf
Accessories: Submarine, Remote Control Pump, Hose, Face Mask, Underwater Viewer, Trunks, Squid
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Fantastic Sea Wolf was a mini-sub, that actually floated in the water. There were no major variations to the Sea Wolf during its run.

Skyhawk

Market Value:
Boxed $450 – $550
Loose $150 – $200

Skyhawk
Accessories: Nose Assembly, Sail, Adjuster, Main Frame, Skid, Tow Ring
Years Released: 1975, 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Skyhawk was a hang glider that could fit the 12″ Joe’s. There were no major variations to the Skyhawk during its run.

Trapped in Coils of Doom
(Sears Exclusive)

Market Value:
Boxed $850 – $1,000
Loose $325 – $425

Trapped in Coils of Doom (Sears Exclusive)
Accessories: Mobile Terrain Vehicle, Swamp Boat, Outboard Engine, Jungle Jacket, Tan Pants, Boots, Belt, Snake, Capture Snare
Years Released: 1975
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Trapped in Coils of Doom set was a Sears Exclusive and was only available in 1975. This is a very difficult set to track down on the secondary market.

Adventure Team Headquarters

Market Value:
Boxed $140 – $190
Loose $40 – $75

GI Joe Adventure Team Headquarters
Accessories: Headquarters, Searchlight, Signal Buzzer, Elevator Chair, Map Table, Maps, Storage Racks, Hangars, Ear Phones, Comic Book
Years Released: 1972 – 1975
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Headquarters playset was a new release for the Adventure Team series and was issued until 1975. It folded up into a neat compact box.

Adventure Team Helicopter

Market Value:
Boxed $600 – $700
Loose $125 – $175

GI Joe Adventure Team Helicopter
Accessories: Working Winch, Rotor Blade Action
Years Released: 1973 – 1976
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Adventure Team Helicopter was first available as part of the Search for the Stolen Idol set before being sold on its own in in 1973. The new version saw new packaging, along with the new logo.

Search for the Stolen Idol

Market Value:
Boxed $250 – $350
Loose $90 – $140

Search for the Stolen Idol
Accessories: Helicopter, Rotor Blade Action, Working Winch, Jeweled Idol, Cobra Snake
Years Released: 1971 – 1975
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Search for the Stolen Idol set was one of the few vehicles that was brought back for the Life-like Adventure Team line. It included the Helicopter and saw minor variations during its run.

After already adding the flocked hair and Kung-Fu grip features to the Adventure Team line, Hasbro added another great new wrinkle to the classic GI Joe by giving him a “lifelike” feature. This lifelike quality basically added muscle tone to the Joe’s, giving them a more realistic look. Now every Joe had perfectly sculpted six-pack abs. Another nifty feature added for this series of Joe’s was the “Eagle Eye”. There were two figures with this feature in this series, Man of Action and Land Commander. There was a small lever on the back of the Joe’s neck that allowed you to move the character’s eyes around. Although not as cool as Kenner’s Six Million Dollar Man telescoping eye feature, it was still something new for kids to play around with.

In addition to some previously released characters, Hasbro also gave us a few brand new ones as well, such as Bulletman and the Intruders. This was an attempt to add some different types of characters to the Joe world other than the standard military types. This also signaled the beginning of a direction change for the Joe line, as they attempted to evolve into this new decade of science fiction adventure. We also got several new adventure sets and smaller carded adventure sets. These new adventure sets were really top notch and showed that Hasbro was still putting a lot of new creativity into the line. Hasbro released a few new vehicles as well, along with a new version footlocker to put our Life-Like Joe’s into.

The packaging for the lifelike GI Joe figures changed quite a bit from previous years. Hasbro still used the gorgeous artwork like past years but now added the new GI Joe Adventure Team logo and a bold new color scheme. The new logo was basically Joe’s head dotting the letter ” J” in Joe. It was done in a nice subtle red, white and blue color scheme. Also, the Adventure Team red and black “A” logo was no longer included on the packaging, in favor of a more modern looking paint scheme, but still focusing on the GI Joe brand.

New Adventure Team
Poster

New Adventure Team
Colorforms

New Adventure Team
Package Logo