Airtight:
Hostile Environment

Market Value:
Carded $250 – $350
Loose $25 – $40

File Name: Schnurr, Kurt
Accessories: Sniffer, Compressor Pack, Hoses
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found
Notes: Airtight had one of the coolest sounding names from the Joe line. There are no major variations to Airtight from 1985 to 1986.

Alpine:
Mountain Trooper

Market Value:
Carded $300 – $400
Loose $35 – $50

File Name: Pine, Albert M.
Accessories: Launch Line, Sub-Machine Gun, Backpack, Axe, Grappling Hooks
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found
Notes: Alpine came with some great small accessories. There are no major variations to Alpine from 1985 to 1986.

Barbecue:
Fire Fighter

Market Value:
Carded $300 – $400
Loose $30 – $45

File Name: Kelly, Gabriel A.
Accessories: Tanks, Bracket, Nozzle Gun, Axe, Hose
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found
Notes: There are no major variations to Barbecue from 1985 to 1986.

Bazooka:
Missile Specialist

Market Value:
Carded $300 – $400
Loose $30 – $45

File Name: Katzenbogen, David L.
Accessories: Backpack, Helmet, Missile Launcher
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found
Notes: There are no major variations to Bazooka from 1985 to 1986.

Buzzer:
Dreadnok

Market Value:
Carded $250 – $350
Loose $25 – $40

File Name: Dick (Richard) Blinken-Smythe
Accessories: Chain Saw, Axe, Backpack, Gas Can
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found
Notes: Buzzer came with a wicked looking chainsaw. Like the other Dreadnoks, Buzzer’s file card has a few different variations.

Crimson Guard:
Cobra Elite Trooper

Market Value:
Carded $400 – $500
Loose $45 – $65

File Name: Top Secret
Accessories: Backpack, Rifle
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Crimson Guard Trooper was one of the best looking Cobra figures and is tough to find nowadays. Multiple variations exist for the Crimson Guard Trooper.

Dusty:
Desert Trooper

Market Value:
Carded $400 – $500
Loose $45 – $60

File Name: Tadur, Ronald W.
Accessories: Sub-machine Gun, Backpack, Bi-Pod
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: There are no major variations to the Dusty from 1985 to 1986.

Eels:
Cobra Frogman

Market Value:
Carded $350 – $450
Loose $40 – $55

File Name: Classified
Accessories: Harpoon, Flippers, Hose, Backpack
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: There are no major variations to the Cobra Frogman from 1985 to 1986.

Flint:
Warrant Officer

Market Value:
Carded $350 – $450
Loose $45 – $65

File Name: Faireborn, Dashiell R.
Accessories: Shotgun, Backpack
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found
Notes: Flint was yet another major character that got a late start in action figure form. There are no major variations to Flint from 1985 to 1986.

Footloose:
Infantry Trooper

Market Value:
Carded $300 – $400
Loose $35 – $50

File Name: Meyers, Andrew D.
Accessories: Backpack, Rifle, Helmet, Rocket Launcher
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found
Notes: Footloose was not much of a dancer, but he was a great soldier. There are no major variations to Footloose from 1985 to 1986.

Lady Jaye:
Covert Operations

Market Value:
Carded $300 – $400
Loose $35 – $50

File Name: Hart-Burnett, Alison R.
Accessories: Javelin, Backpack, Camera
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found
Notes: Lady Jaye proves that Joe’s can kick butt and still look good doing it. There are no major variations to Lady Jaye from 1985 to 1986.

Quick Kick:
Silent Weapons

Market Value:
Carded $300 – $400
Loose $30 – $45

File Name: Ito, MacArthur S.
Accessories: Sword, Nunchuks, Backpack
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found
Notes: Quick Kick was a great character, but I do remember reading something about not bringing a knife to a gun fight……

Ripper:
Dreadnok

Market Value:
Carded $250 – $350
Loose $30 – $45

File Name: Harry Nod
Accessories: Rifle, Power Pack, Power Jaws, Hose
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found
Notes: Ripper comes with a wicked looking Power Jaws contraption. Like the other Dreadnoks, Ripper’s file card has a few different variations.

Shipwreck:
Sailor

Market Value:
Carded $400 – $500
Loose $45 – $65

File Name: Delgado, Hector X.
Accessories: Polly, Pistol, Boarding Hooks
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Shipwreck was another major character from the animated series that got a bit of a late release in action figure form.

Snake Eyes:
Commando (V-2)

Market Value:
Carded $850 – $1,000
Loose $125 – $175

File Name: Classified
Accessories: Timber, Uzi, Sword, Backpack
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The most popular GI Joe character gets his second variation with this release, which came with Timber, the trusty wolf sidekick.

Snow Serpent:
Cobra Polar Assault

Market Value:
Carded $350 – $450
Loose $45 – $65

File Name: Classified
Accessories: Rifle, Missile, Stand, Parachute, Snow Shoes, Backpack
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found
Notes: Cobra gets a cold weather soldier to fight all the cold weather Joe’s. There are no major variations to Snow Serpent from 1985 to 1986.

Tele-Vipers:
Cobra Communications

Market Value:
Carded $250 – $350
Loose $30 – $45

File Name: Classified
Accessories: Missile Launcher, Missile System, Base, Pistol
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: The Tele-Viper sounds like it should some kind of communications person, but nope. He shoots missiles. Tele-Viper had no major variations from 1985 to 1986.

Torch:
Dreadnok

Market Value:
Carded $250 – $350
Loose $30 – $45

File Name: Tom Winken
Accessories: Torch, Tank
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: Torch is another of the Dreadnoks. A few different minor variations exist to Torch’s file card but the packaging and figures had none.

Tomax and Xamot:
Crimson Guard Commanders

Market Value:
Carded $450 – $550
Loose $55 – $80

File Name: Classified
Accessories: Pistols, Sky Hook, String
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: As you can see, both twins are identical expect for their shoulder guards. Tomax has a silver guard on his right and Xamot has it on his left.

Accessory Pack # 3

Market Value:
Carded $35 – $50
Loose $8 – $15

Battle Gear Accessory Pack # 3
Accessories: Weapons, Helmets, Backpacks, Stands
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: This was the third of several Accessory packs that Hasbro released for the GI Joe line.

Cobra SNAKE

Market Value:
Boxed $650 – $800
Loose $75 – $125

Cobra SNAKE (V-2)
Accessories: Armor Parts, Neutralizers, Machine Gun, Missile Launcher
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The original version of the Cobra SNAKE was released in 1983, with the new version now being blue in color to match the Cobra colors better.

Parachute Pack (Mail Order)

Market Value:
With Packaging $75 – $100
Loose $20 – $30

Parachute Pack (Mail Order)
Accessories: Parachute, Helmet, Air Mask, Backpack
Years Released: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: The Parachute Pack was only available as a mail order offer from 1985 to 1989, and was never sold through retail chains.

Air Defense (Battle Station)

Market Value:
Boxed $60 – $75
Loose $15 – $25

Air Defense (Battle Station)
Accessories: Launcher, Missiles, Radar Dish, Base
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: The Air Defense Battle Station had no major variations from 1985 to 1986, and was sold as a mail order item in later years.

Checkpoint (Battle Station)

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

Checkpoint (Battle Station)
Accessories: Tower, Ladder, Antenna, Machine Gun, Gate, Camera
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: The Checkpoint Battle Station had no major variations from 1985 to 1986, and was sold as a mail order item in later years.

Cobra Bunker (Battle Station)

Market Value:
Boxed $60 – $75
Loose $25 – $35

Cobra Bunker (Battle Station)
Accessories: Bunker, Rockets, Machine Gun
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: The Cobra Bunker Battle Station had no major variations from 1985 to 1986, and was sold as a mail order item in later years.

Ammo Dump
(Battlefield Accessories)

Market Value:
Boxed $60 – $75
Loose $15 – $25

Ammo Dump Unit (Battlefield Accessories)
Accessories: Crate, Ammo Box, Rockets, Gas Cans, Stands
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: The Ammo Dump Unit had no major variations from 1985 to 1986, and was sold as a mail order item in later years.

Forward Observer
(Battlefield Accessories)

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

Forward Observer 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 Forward Observer Unit had no major variations from 1985 to 1986, and was sold as a mail order item in later years.

Cobra Rifle Range
(Battlefield Accessories)

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

Cobra Rifle Range 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 Cobra Rifle Range Unit had no major variations from 1985 to 1986, and was sold as a mail order item in later years.

Transportable Tactical Battle Platform

Market Value:
Boxed $325 – $425
Loose $75 – $100

Transportable Tactical Battle Platform
Accessories: Rotating Cannons, Tow Hook, Guns, Monitors, Radar, Platforms, Hydraulics
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: The Transportable Tactical Battle Platform was a pretty impressive sized playset in its own right, and gave kids yet another super cool place for all of their Joes to hang out and fight Cobra. Of all the amazing playsets that Hasbro created for the GI Joe line, The Battle Platform is among the lesser known ones, but definitely no less spectacular.

U.S.S Flagg (with Keel-Haul)

Market Value:
Boxed $2,200 – $3,000
Loose $1,000 – $1,250

U.S.S Flagg
Accessories: Way too many to list here on one line
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: This item is rare in the original box, and does not appear often
Notes: With all due respect to Star Wars and every other toy line, The U.S.S Flagg is definitely the largest and arguably the coolest action figure playset ever created. It was 7 entire feet of amazing goodness and playability. The Flagg came with the Keel-Haul figure and a ton of accessories. I could literally write an entire article on the Flagg, but let if suffice to say that if your parents brought this home to you as a kid, you must have done something right in your life.

A.W.E Striker
(with Crankcase)

Market Value:
Boxed $200 – $250
Loose $25 – $40

A.W.E Striker (All Weather Environment)
Accessories: Removable Engine, Cannon, Antenna
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher each year
Notes: The AWE Striker came with Crankcase and had no major variations from 1985 to 1986.

Armadillo

Market Value:
Boxed $125 – $175
Loose $25 – $40

Armadillo
Accessories: Swivel Cannon Turret, Track
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher each year
Notes: No figure came with Armadillo and there were no major variations from 1985 to 1986.

Bomb Disposal

Market Value:
Boxed $125 – $175
Loose $20 – $35

Bomb Disposal
Accessories: Mines, Bombs, Shield, Track
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher each year
Notes: Bomb Disposal had no major variations and was available as a mail order item in later years.

Bridge Layer
(with Toll Booth)

Market Value:
Boxed $225 – $300
Loose $65 – $80

Bridge Layer
Accessories: Fold-out Bridge, Hydraulics, Cannons
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher each year
Notes: The Bridge Layer came with Toll Booth. It was also available in later years as a mail order offer.

C.A.T
(Sears Exclusive)

Market Value:
Boxed $750 – $1,000
Loose $150 – $225

C.A.T (Crimson Attack Tank)
Accessories: Turret, Cannon, Night Scope, Tow Hook
Years Released: 1985
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The C.A.T was a Sears exclusive and only available for one year in 1985. It used the same mold as the MOBAT tank, but painted red.

Cobra Ferret ATV

Market Value:
Boxed $90 – $120
Loose $30 – $45

Cobra Ferret ATV
Accessories: Missiles, Cannon, Fender Flares, Storage Cover
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: The Cobra Ferret had no major variations from 1985 to 1986 and was available as a mail order item in later years.

Cobra Flight Pod

Market Value:
Boxed $100 – $150
Loose $35 – $50

Cobra Flight Pod
Accessories: Pod, Canopy, Machine Gun, Missiles, Steering Bars
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: The Cobra Flight Pod had no major variations from 1985 to 1986.

Cobra Hydrofoil
(with Lampreys)

Market Value:
Boxed $250 – $350
Loose $75 – $125

Cobra Hydrofoil (Moray)
Accessories: Machine Guns, Cannons, Missiles, Depth Charges, Hatches
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher each year
Notes: The Hydrofoil came with Driver, Lampreys. There were no major variations from 1985 to 1986.

Cobra Night Landing

Market Value:
Boxed $80 – $110
Loose $20 – $35

Cobra Night Landing
Accessories: Raft, Oars, Rifle, Shovel, Radio, Knife
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher each year
Notes: Night Landing set had no major variations from 1985 to 1986.

Mauler M.B.T
(with Heavy Metal)

Market Value:
Boxed $300 – $400
Loose $90 – $130

Mauler M.B.T (Manned Battle Tank)
Accessories: Engine Covers, Swivel Cannon, Grenade Launchers, Tow Hook
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Mauler Tank came with Driver, Heavy Metal with no major variations from 1985 to 1986.

Silver Mirage

Market Value:
Boxed $90 – $120
Loose $20 – $35

Silver Mirage
Accessories: Side Car Cannon, Missiles, Grenades, Engine
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher each year
Notes: Silver Mirage had no major variations from 1985 to 1986.

S.M.S
(Sears Exclusive)

Market Value:
Boxed $550 – $650
Loose $175 – $250

S.M.S (Sentry and Missile System)
Accessories: Missile Base, Missiles, Control Box, Gun Turret, Canopy
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The S.M.S was a Sears exclusive that was available from 1985 to 1986. It used the same mold as the the Cobra HISS vehicle, but was painted red.

Snow Cat
(with Frost Bite)

Market Value:
Boxed $125 – $175
Loose $35 – $55

Snow Cat
Accessories: Missile Rack, Missiles, Removable Seat, Canopy, Windshield
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: Snow Cat came with Frost Bite and was available as a mail order item in later years.

Weapon Transport

Market Value:
Boxed $75 – $100
Loose $15 – $25

Weapon Transport
Accessories: Bomb, Trailer, Sign, Swivel Machine Gun
Years Released: 1985, 1986
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: There were no major variations of the Weapon Transport from 1985 to 1986. It was available as a mail order item in later years.