GI Joe 1984

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GI Joe 1984

Following the success of the two previous years, the 1984 Joe line saw the release of 11 new carded figures, along with a mail-order version of Cobra Commander with a hooded mask. Hasbro also gave us 11 new vehicles, but for the first time in their short history, no new largescale playsets were released. Two new small scale accessory lines, Battle Stations and Battlefield Accessories, were also released. 

For more information about Hasbro’s GI Joe line from 1984, see bottom of the page for a complete summary.

GI Joe (1984): Basic Figures

The 1984 series of figures contained 11 carded figures and a 2nd version of Cobra Commander (Hooded) being offered as a mail-order offer. Eight additional figures were released with various vehicles.

Baroness: Military
Specialty Intelligence

Market Value:
Carded $600 – $750
Loose $55 – $75

File Name: Unknown
Accessories: Laser Rifle, Backpack
Years Released: 1984, 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Baroness was the first female character introduced for the Cobra team and she became an instant favorite with young boys everywhere……….She had no major variations from 1984 to 1985.

Blowtorch:
Flamethrower

Market Value:
Carded $200 – $275
Loose $25 – $40

File Name: Hanrahan, Timothy P.
Accessories: Helmet, Oxygen Mask, Backpack, Flame Thrower
Years Released: 1984, 1985
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but getting tougher
Notes: Blowtorch comes with several accessories, such as helmet, mask, backpack and flame thrower. Multiple variations exist for Blowtorch’s flame thrower.

Duke:
First Sergeant

Market Value:
Carded $600 – $750
Loose $55 – $75

File Name: Hauser, Conrad S.
Accessories: Helmet, Sub-machine Gun, Binoculars, Pack
Years Released: 1984, 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Duke was previously available as a mail-away offer in 1983, but later came on his own carded format. Duke came with the usual helmet, machine-gun and pack.

Firefly:
Cobra Saboteur

Market Value:
Carded $400 – $500
Loose $50 – $70

File Name: Classified
Accessories: Backpack, Cover, Sub-Machine Gun, Radio
Years Released: 1984, 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Firefly was a pretty cool looking figure, which would explain why he is so hard to find on the secondary market. He had no major variations from 1984 to 1985.

Mutt:
Dog Handler (K-9)

Market Value:
Carded $400 – $500
Loose $50 – $70

File Name: Permiutter, Stanley R.
Accessories: Junkyard, Helmet, Mask, Machine Gun, Leash, Night Stick
Years Released: 1984, 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Due to Mutt’s many accessories, it’s difficult to track down a complete loose version nowadays. Mutt comes with his trusty sidekick, Junkyard.

Recondo:
Jungle Trooper

Market Value:
Carded $400 – $500
Loose $35 – $55

File Name: LeClaire, Daniel M.
Accessories: Backpack, Rifle
Years Released: 1984, 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Recondo specialized in jungle warfare with his unique uniform pattern. Multiple variations exist for Recondo’s camouflage patterns.

Ripcord:
Halo Jumper

Market Value:
Carded $400 – $500
Loose $35 – $55

File Name: Weems, Wallace A.
Accessories: Helmet, Oxygen Mask, Parachute, Rifle
Years Released: 1984, 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Like other Joe figures, Ripcord’s helmet has 2 minor variations concerning the holes on the side.

Roadblock: Heavy
Machine Gunner

Market Value:
Carded $300 – $300
Loose $40 – $60

File Name: Hinton, Marvin F.
Accessories: Helmet, Heavy Machine Gun, Tripod, Ammo Box, Backpack
Years Released: 1984, 1985
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but getting tougher
Notes: Road Block would go on to become a major character in the Joe universe. There are no major variations to Roadblock from 1984 to 1985.

Scrap-Iron:
Cobra Anti-Armor Specialist

Market Value:
Carded $300 – $400
Loose $35 – $55

File Name: Classified
Accessories: Missile Launcher, Missile System, Base, Pistol
Years Released: 1984, 1985
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: Scrap Iron is a specialized Cobra soldier who deals with launching missiles at Joe’s. He has no major variations from 1984 to 1985.

Spirit:
Tracker

Market Value:
Carded $400 – $500
Loose $60 – $85

File Name: Iron-Knife, Charlie
Accessories: Freedom, Cassette Pack, Arrow Launcher
Years Released: 1984, 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Spirit came with his iconic bald eagle, Freedom, along with other weapons and accessories. There are two different minor variations to Spirit’s file card.

Storm Shadow:
Cobra Ninja

Market Value:
Carded $1,300 – $1,600
Loose $125 – $175

File Name: Unknown
Accessories: Backpack, Bow, Katana, Nunchuks, Wakizashi Sword
Years Released: 1984, 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Storm Shadow became an instant fan-favorite from the moment he was introduced, and is highly sought after by collectors. He has no major variations from 1984 to 1985.

GI Joe (1984): Exclusive Figures

Once again, Hasbro released a crazy cool figure as a mail-order promotional offer. This time, they went back to Cobra Commander, but with a different look. This new version featured the Commander in a spiffy new uniform and hood instead of the helmet.

Cobra Commander (V-2) Mail-Away Figure

Market Value:
With Packaging $200 – $300
Loose $65 – $85

File Name: Classified
Accessories: Laser Pistol
Years Released: 1984 – 1990 (mail order format only)
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: The Hooded version figure of Cobra Commander was never issued on a regular card and only available through various mail order offers. This was the second version of Cobra Commander, which was the first time any character from the re-booted line had that distinction.

GI Joe (1984): Accessories

Hasbro released nine new accessories and packs for the GI Joe line in 1984. Three of them were from a new sub-set called “Battle Station” and three others were part of a different sub-set called “Defense Unit”. We also got a second accessory pack and a new mail order vehicle called the Manta, a unique sail board vehicle never offered at retail.

Accessory Pack # 2

Market Value:
Carded $25 – $40
Loose $8 – $15

Battle Gear Accessory Pack # 2
Accessories: Weapons, Helmets, Backpacks
Years Released: 1984
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: This was the second of several Accessory packs that Hasbro released for the GI Joe line. The accessory packs were previously introduced in 1983.

Cobra CLAW

Market Value:
Boxed $60 – $75
Loose $20 – $30

Cobra CLAW (Covert Light Aerial Weapon)
Accessories: Handlebars, Wings, Missiles, Bombs
Years Released: 1984, 1985
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: The Cobra CLAW was a fairly simple accessory. The figure snapped in and away they would go. the Claw came with missiles and bombs, and had no major variations from 1984 to 1985.

Manta

Market Value:
W/ Packaging $65 – $80
Loose $15 – $25

MANTA
Accessories: Sail, Board, Handlebar, Backpack
Years Released: 1984, 1985, 1986. 1987
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: Manta was only available as a mail order offer from 1983 to 1987, and never sold in a regular boxed package through retail chains.

Bivouac (Battle Station)

Market Value:
Boxed $60 – $80
Loose $15 – $25

Bivouac (Battle Station)
Accessories: Tent, Cot, Rocket Launcher, Shovel, Ax, Machete
Years Released: 1984, 1985
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: The Bivouac Battle Station had no major variations from 1984 to 1985.

Mountain Howitzer (Battle Station)

Market Value:
Boxed $60 – $80
Loose $15 – $25

Mountain Howitzer (Battle Station)
Accessories: Howitzer Guns, Armor Shields, Ammo Box, Tripod Base
Years Released: 1984, 1985
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: The Mountain Howitzer Battle Station had no major variations from 1984 to 1985.

Watch Tower (Battle Station)

Market Value:
Boxed $75 – $90
Loose $20 – $30

Watch Tower (Battle Station)
Accessories: Tower, Flag Pole, Machine Gun, Spotlight, Sandbags
Years Released: 1984, 1985
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: The Watch Tower Battle Station had no major variations from 1984 to 1985.

Machine Gun (Defense Unit)

Market Value:
Boxed $60 – $80
Loose $20 – $30

Machine Gun (Defense Unit) Battlefield Accessories
Accessories: Machine Gun, Tripod, Ammo Can, Sign, Barricades, Stands
Years Released: 1984, 1985
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: The Machine Gun Defense Unit was part of the Battlefield Accessories set and had no major variations from 1984 to 1985.

Missile (Defense Unit)

Market Value:
Boxed $50 – $70
Loose $15 – $25

Missile (Defense Unit) Battlefield Accessories
Accessories: Missile Launcher, Missiles, Stands, Brick Walls, Sign
Years Released: 1984, 1985
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: The Missile Defense Unit was part of the Battlefield Accessories set and had no major variations from 1984 to 1985.

Mortar (Defense Unit)

Market Value:
Boxed $50 – $70
Loose $15 – $25

Mortar (Defense Unit) Battlefield Accessories
Accessories: Mortar, Sand Bags, Gas Cans, Stands, Barrel, Ammo Box
Years Released: 1984, 1985
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: The Mortar Defense Unit was part of the Battlefield Accessories set and had no major variations from 1984 to 1985.

GI Joe (1984): Playsets

After releasing large scale playsets in 1982 and 1983, Hasbro did not release any playsets for the 1984 line.

GI Joe (1984): Vehicles

Once again, Hasbro gave us some really quality vehicles to go along with our ever expanding Joe and Cobra armies. The key feature with most vehicles released in 1984 were not so much the vehicles, but the figures that came with them. Most of the figures could not be found anywhere else.

Chameleon
(with Zartan)

Market Value:
Boxed $200 – $300
Loose $55 – $80

Chameleon Swamp Skier w/ Zartan
Accessories: Zartan, Engine Turbine, Plate, Skis, Fork
Years Released: 1984, 1985
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but getting tougher
Notes: The Chameleon vehicle was really secondary to the actual Zartan figure. This was a great character and came with face mask, shield and backpack.

Cobra A.S.P

Market Value:
Boxed $140 – $180
Loose $25 – $40

Cobra A.S.P (Assault System Pod)
Accessories: Cannons, Roll Cage, Trailer Hitch
Years Released: 1984, 1985
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but getting tougher
Notes: Another solid small vehicle for the Cobra team. There were no major changes or variations from 1984 to 1985.

Cobra Rattler
(with Wild Weasel)

Market Value:
Boxed $350 – $450
Loose $75 – $125

Cobra Rattler (Ground Attack Jet)
Accessories: Wild Weasel, Rockets, Cannon, Turret, Canopy
Years Released: 1984, 1985
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but getting tougher
Notes: Cobra Rattler came with Wild Weasel (one of the more unusual Cobra names). There were no major changes or variations from 1984 to 1985.

Cobra Stinger
(with Stinger Driver)

Market Value:
Boxed $200 – $275
Loose $65 – $85

Cobra Night Attack 4-WD Stinger
Accessories: Stinger, Launcher, Rockets, Removable Roof, Doors
Years Released: 1984, 1985
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but getting tougher
Notes: The Stinger came with the Stinger driver. It was also available in later years without the driver as a mail order offer.

Cobra Water Moccasin
(with Copperhead)

Market Value:
Boxed $150 – $250
Loose $45 – $65

Cobra Water Moccasin
Accessories: Copperhead Figure, Rockets, Cannon, Turret, Canopy
Years Released: 1984, 1985
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but getting tougher
Notes: The Water Moccasin came with Copperhead. It was also available in later years without Copperhead as a mail order offer.

Killer Whale
(with Cutter)

Market Value:
Boxed $375 – $475
Loose $75 – $100

Killer W.H.A.L.E (Warrior Hovering Assault Launch Envoy)
Accessories: Cutter Figure, Cycle Sled, Depth Charges, Propeller
Years Released: 1984, 1985
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but getting tougher
Notes: Killer Whale came with its driver, Cutter. The vehicle was also available in later years without the driver as a mail order offer.

S.H.A.R.C
(with Deep Six)

Market Value:
Boxed $120 – $160
Loose $40 – $60

S.H.A.R.C (Submersible High Speed Attack Recon Craft)
Accessories: Deep Six Figure, Canopy, Engine Cover, Torpedoes
Years Released: 1984, 1985
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but getting tougher
Notes: The Cobra SHARC vehicle came with Deep Six. SHARC was available in later years a mail order item.

Sky Hawk

Market Value:
Boxed $120 – $160
Loose $35 – $50

Sky Hawk (One Man V.T.O.L)
Accessories: Cannon, Rockets, Canopy, Skids
Years Released: 1984, 1985
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but getting tougher
Notes: Sky Hawk is revived from the classic Joe line of the 70’s. It had no major variations from 1984 to 1985.

Slugger
(with Thunder)

Market Value:
Boxed $120 – $160
Loose $40 – $60

Slugger (Self-Propelled Cannon)
Accessories: Thunder Figure, Machine Guns, Hatch, Engine Cover
Years Released: 1984, 1985
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: The Slugger tank came with Thunder, the driver, which kind of sounds like Thundar the Barbarian….just saying. Slugger was also available as a mail order item in later years, but with no Thunder figure.

VAMP Mark II
(with Clutch V-2)

Market Value:
Boxed $200 – $300
Loose $45 – $65

VAMP Mark II (Attack Vehicle)
Accessories: Clutch Figure, Missile Launcher, Missiles, Removable Roof, Doors
Years Released: 1984, 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Vamp Mark II came with the 2nd version of the Clutch figure, as he was previously released with the original Vamp in 1982.

Vamp Mark II and Hal Set
(Sears Exclusive)

Market Value:
Boxed $800 – $950
Loose $125 – $175

VAMP Mark II and HAL (Heavy Artillery Laser)
Accessories: Vamp Mark II, HAL, Gas Tanks, Tow Hook
Years Released: 1984
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: This was a Sears exclusive and was only released in 1984. It included the Vamp Mark II vehicle and the HAL accessory. No figures were included with this set.

Following the success of the two previous years, the 1984 Joe line saw the release of 11 new carded figures, along with a new version of Cobra Commander with his hooded mask, which was offered as a mail-order promotion. Hasbro also gave us 11 new vehicles, but for the first time in their short history, no new largescale playsets were released. 1984 saw the introduction of two new small scale accessory lines, Battle Stations and Battlefield Accessories. Both of these sets were basically mini playsets and gave our figures something to do when they weren’t hanging out at the Headquarters playset.

With the Cartoon series and Marvel Comic Book series both in full swing, Hasbro added some hugely important characters for 1984 that would go on to become GI Joe legends, such as Duke, Roadblock, Spirit, Mutt, Baroness, and Storm Shadow. Based on how iconic these characters would go on to become in the Joe universe, it’s hard to believe they weren’t original Joe characters. Another fan favorite character that was introduced this year was Zartan, who was only available by purchasing his signature swamp skier, the Chameleon.

Just like the previous years, the GI Joe packaging in 1984 was virtually identical to past lines. Once again, the packaging was simple but attractive and pleasing to the eye. The “Cobra Enemy” tag continued to be placed at the top of the cards that featured Cobra characters. Vehicles and Accessories also remained the same as years past.