GI Joe Home Page / 1982 / 1983 / 1984 / 1985 / 1986 / 1987 / 1988 / 1989 / 1990 / 1991 / 1992 / 1993 / 1994 /
GI Joe 1991
Like the previous year, 1991 was a quiet year for the GI Joe line. Hasbro did not release any large scale playsets, new accessories or packs, and only one real new sub-set (Eco-Warriors). The Super Sonic Fighters made their debut, but was basically the same as the Sonic Fighters line from the previous year. The biggest change in 1991 was the unusually low amount of vehicles, as Hasbro released the smallest number of vehicles since the early days of 1982.
For more information about Hasbro’s GI Joe line from 1991, see bottom of the page for a complete summary.
GI Joe (1991): Basic Figures
The 1991 series of figures contained 17 new figures released on cards, with one new mail order figure, Lifeline. Additional figures were released with the Sub-sets and various vehicles.
Big Ben:
SAS Trooper
Market Value:
Carded $150 – $200
Loose $25 – $40
File Name: Bennett, David J.
Accessories: Machine Gun, Bi-pod, Grenade Pouch, Grenades, Backpack
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: There are no major variations to Big Ben in 1991.
Cobra B.A.T: Battle
Android Trooper (V-2)
Market Value:
Carded $100 – $150
Loose $20 – $35
File Name: Unknown
Accessories: Hand/Grenade Launcher Attachment, Missile Launcher, Missile, Stand
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: The BAT was originally available in 1986 and no major variations exist for the Cobra BAT in 1991.
Cobra Commander:
Cobra Leader (V-4)
Market Value:
Carded $125 – $175
Loose $20 – $35
File Name: Unknown
Accessories: Machine Gun, Glider, Bi-Pod, Launcher, Stand
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: This was the 4th version of Cobra Commander, being previously available in 1982, 1984, & 1987.
Crimson Guard Immortal: Elite Trooper
Market Value:
Carded $170 – $220
Loose $30 – $45
File Name: Unknown
Accessories: Missiles, Launcher, Backpack, Ammo Belt
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: There are no major variations to Crimson Guard Immortal in 1991.
Desert Scorpion:
Cobra Desert Trooper
Market Value:
Carded $125 – $175
Loose $30 – $45
File Name: Unknown
Accessories: Machine Pistol, Backpack, Digger, Scorpion, Missile
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: Desert Scorpion actually has 2 types of heads with one being plastic and the other is rubber.
Dusty & Sandstorm: Desert Trooper & Coyote (V-3)
Market Value:
Carded $150 – $200
Loose $25 – $40
File Name: Tadur, Ronald W.
Accessories: Sandstorm, Machine Gun, Stock, Pistol, Backpack
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: Dusty was previously available in 1985 and 1988. There are no major variations to Dusty in 1991.
General Hawk:
GI Joe Commander
Market Value:
Carded $100 – $150
Loose $20 – $35
File Name: Abernathy, Clayton M.
Accessories: Missiles, Launcher, Machine Gun, Helmet, Visor, Jet Pack
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: Hawk was previously available in 1982 and 1986 with no major variations to Hawk in 1991.
Grunt: Infantry
Squad Leader (V-3)
Market Value:
Carded $85 – $125
Loose $20 – $35
File Name: Graves, Robert W.
Accessories: Rifle, Missiles, Launcher, Helmet, Bi-pod
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: Grunt was previously available in 1982 and 1983 with no major variations to Grunt in 1991.
Heavy Duty:
Heavy Ordinance Trooper
Market Value:
Carded $90 – $130
Loose $20 – $35
File Name: Morris, Lamont A.
Accessories: Missiles, Launcher, Base, Cannon
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: There are no major variations to Heavy Duty in 1991.
Incinerators:
Cobra Flamethrowers
Market Value:
Carded $100 – $150
Loose $20 – $35
File Name: Unknown
Accessories: Flamethrower, Hose, Projectiles, Backpack
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: There are no major variations to Incinerators in 1991.
Low-Light:
Night Fighter (V-3)
Market Value:
Carded $110 – $160
Loose $25 – $40
File Name: MacBride, Cooper G.
Accessories: Rifle, Knife, Flashlight, Helmet, Backpack
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: Low-Light was previously available in 1986 and 1989. There are no major variations to Low Light in 1991.
Mercer:
Mercenary (V-2)
Market Value:
Carded $70 – $110
Loose $20 – $35
File Name: Cecil, Richard S.
Accessories: Rifle, Rifle, Missiles, Launcher, Stand
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: Mercer was previously available in 1987. There are no major variations to Mercer in 1991.
Red Star:
Oktober Guard Officer
Market Value:
Carded $70 – $110
Loose $20 – $35
File Name: Krimov, Anatoly Fyodorovich
Accessories: Rifle, Missiles, Launcher, Knife, Cannon, Ammo Belt, Hat, Backpack
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: There are no major variations to Red Star from in 1991.
Sci-Fi: Directed
Energy Expert (V-2)
Market Value:
Carded $70 – $110
Loose $20 – $35
File Name: Fine, Seymour P.
Accessories: Gun, Helmet, Backpack, Hoses, Missile, Launcher
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: Sci-Fi was previously available in 1986. There are no major variations to Sci-Fi in 1991.
Snake Eyes:
Commando (V-4)
Market Value:
Carded $120 – $170
Loose $25 – $40
File Name: Classified
Accessories: Machine Gun, Sword, Sword, Grappling Hook, String, Backpack, Stand
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: This was the 4th version of Snake Eyes with him being previously available in 1982, 1985, 1989 with no major variations to Snake Eyes in 1991.
Snow Serpent:
Cobra Snow Trooper (V-2)
Market Value:
Carded $80 – $120
Loose $20 – $35
File Name: Unknown
Accessories: Rifle, Handgun, Snowboard, Backpack, Missiles, Launcher, Hoses
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: Snow Serpent was previously available in 1985. There are no major variations to Snow Serpent in 1991.
Tracker:
Navy SEAL
Market Value:
Carded $80 – $120
Loose $20 – $35
File Name: Groen, Christopher R.
Accessories: Machine Gun, Raft, Oars, Visor, Stand
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: There are no major variations to Tracker in 1991.
GI Joe (1991): Eco-Warriors Figures
Eco-Warriors was a new sub-set introduced in 1991. The Eco-Warriors were comprised of Joe and Cobra members.
Cesspool: CEO
(Chief Environmental Operative)
Market Value:
Carded $70 – $100
Loose $15 – $30
File Name: D’Alleva, Vincent A.
Accessories: Helmet, Chainsaw, Rifle, Backpack
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: There were no major variations to Cesspool in 1991.
Clean-Sweep:
GI Joe Anti-Tox Trooper
Market Value:
Carded $60 – $90
Loose $15 – $30
File Name: Price, Daniel W.
Accessories: Helmet, Pistol, Sweeper, Backpack, Control Panel
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: There were no major variations to Clean-Sweep in 1991.
Flint:
Eco-Warriors Commander
Market Value:
Carded $55 – $85
Loose $15 – $30
File Name: Faireborne, Dashiell R.
Accessories: Helmet, Rifle, Rifle, Backpack
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: Flint was previously available in 1985 and 1988. There were no major variations to Flint in 1991.
Ozone: GI Joe
Ozone Replenisher Trooper
Market Value:
Carded $65 – $95
Loose $15 – $30
File Name: Kunitz, David F.
Accessories: Gun, Rifle, Helmet, Backpack
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: There were no major variations to Ozone in 1991.
Sludge Viper: Cobra
Hazardous Waste Viper
Market Value:
Carded $70 – $100
Loose $15 – $30
File Name: Unknown
Accessories: Pistol, Cannon, Backpack, Stand
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: There were no major variations to Sludge-Viper in 1991.
Toxo-Viper: Cobra
Hostile Environment Trooper
Market Value:
Carded $100 – $150
Loose $25 – $40
File Name: Unknown
Accessories: Gun, Cannon, Backpack, Stand
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: Toxo-Viper was previously available in 1988. There were no major variations to the Toxo-Vipers in 1991.
GI Joe (1991): Super Sonic Fighter Figures
A new series of Sonic Fighters were released in 1991, but they were now called the “Super Sonic Fighters”. They were essentially the same as the previous Sonic Fighter line, as each figure contained a sound feature built into the large backpacks carried by the figures.
Lt. Falcon:
Green Beret
Market Value:
Carded $100 – $150
Loose $25 – $40
File Name: Falcone, Vincent R.
Accessories: Assault Rifle, Laser Rifle, Backpack, Copter Blades
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Falcon was previously available in 1987 and 1988. He now got a promotion to Lieutenant for the Sonic Fighters line.
Major Bludd:
Mercenary
Market Value:
Carded $60 – $90
Loose $15 – $30
File Name: Bludd, Sebastian
Accessories: Rifle, Sonic Backpack, Muzzle, Stand
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Major Bludd was previously available in 1983. There were no variations to Major Bludd in 1991.
Psyche-Out:
Deceptive Warfare
Market Value:
Carded $60 – $90
Loose $15 – $30
File Name: Rich, Kenneth D.
Accessories: Microphone, ECM Dish, Laser Rifle, Backpack, Antenna, Radar
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Psyche-Out was previously available in 1987 and 1988. There were no variations to Psyche-Out in 1991.
Road Pig:
Dreadnok
Market Value:
Carded $50 – $80
Loose $15 – $30
File Name: Deluca, Donald
Accessories: Machine Gun, Flamethrower, Shoulder Pads, Backpack, Stand
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Road Pig was previously available in 1988. There were no major variations to Road Pig in 1991.
Rock N’ Roll:
Machine Gunner
Market Value:
Carded $60 – $90
Loose $15 – $30
File Name: McConnel, Craig S.
Accessories: Machine Gun, Cannon, Backpack, Stand
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Rock N Roll was previously available in 1982, 1983 and 1989. There were no major variations to Rock N Roll in 1991.
Zap:
Ground Artillery Soldier
Market Value:
Carded $50 – $80
Loose $15 – $30
File Name: Melendez, Rafael J.
Accessories: Helmet, Gun, Rocket Launcher, Grenade Launcher, Muzzle
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Zap was previously available in 1982 and 1983. There were no variations to Zap in 1991.
GI Joe (1991): Exclusive Figures
Hasbro brought back the mail order exclusive figures in 1991 with a brand new version of Lifeline.
Lifeline: Rescue Trooper (V-3)
Market Value:
With Packaging $30 – $45
Loose $8 – $15
File Name: Steen, Edwin
Accessories: Rescue Pack, Backpack
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: Lifeline was only available in 1991 through the Kellogg’s company by purchasing Rice Krispies cereal. Lifeline was originally made available in 1986 and 1988.
GI Joe (1991): Accessories
Hasbro did not release any new accessories or packs in 1991.
GI Joe (1991): Playsets
Hasbro did not release any large scale playsets in 1991.
GI Joe (1991): Vehicles
Hasbro only released 6 new vehicles in 1991, with 4 more as part of the Air Commando sub-set and a new Eco-Warrior vehicle line as well.
Attack Cruiser
Market Value:
Boxed $125 – $175
Loose $20 – $35
Attack Cruiser
Accessories: Machine Guns, Missiles, Launcher, Glider Bomb, Launch Rail
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: The Attack Cruiser had no major variations in 1991.
Badger
Market Value:
Boxed $100 – $150
Loose $20 – $35
Badger
Accessories: Missiles, Launcher, Flag, Roll Cage, Antenna
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: The Badger had no major variations in 1991.
Battle Wagon
Market Value:
Boxed $175 – $225
Loose $40 – $60
Battle Wagon
Accessories: Missiles, Launcher, Cannon, Turret, Winch, Canopy
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: There are minor variations to the Battle Wagon in 1991 but nothing significant.
Brawler
Market Value:
Boxed $100 – $150
Loose $20 – $35
Brawler
Accessories: Missiles, Launchers, Machine Guns, Canon, Grenades, Panel
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: The Brawler had no major variations in 1991.
Cobra Ice Sabre
Market Value:
Boxed $175 – $225
Loose $30 – $45
Cobra Ice Sabre
Accessories: Visor, Flamethrower, Ski’s, Twin Cannons, Missile Launcher
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: The Cobra Ice Sabre had no major variations in 1991.
Cobra Paralyzer
Market Value:
Boxed $100 – $150
Loose $20 – $35
Cobra Paralyzer
Accessories: Canopy, Pom Pom Gun, Missiles, Launcher, Turret
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: The Cobra Paralyzer had no major variations in 1991.
GI Joe (1991): Air Commando Vehicles
Hasbro released four new gliders with pilots, called the Air Commando vehicle line. The paint scheme and pilot are different on each, depending on whether they belong to Joe or Cobra.
Air Commandos
(Cloudburst)
Market Value:
Carded $100 – $150
Loose $30 – $45
Air Commandos (Cloudburst)
Accessories: Winged Glider, Machine Guns
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: This Air Commando came with Cloudburst, and had no major variations in 1991.
Air Commandos
(Night Vulture)
Market Value:
Carded $100 – $150
Loose $30 – $45
Air Commandos (Night Vulture)
Accessories: Winged Glider, Machine Guns
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: This Air Commando came with Night Vulture, and had no major variations in 1991.
Air Commandos
(Sky Creeper)
Market Value:
Carded $100 – $150
Loose $30 – $45
Air Commandos (Sky Creeper)
Accessories: Winged Glider, Machine Guns
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: This Air Commando came with Sky Creeper, and had no major variations in 1991.
Air Commandos
(Skymate)
Market Value:
Carded $200 – $250
Loose $40 – $60
Air Commandos (Skymate)
Accessories: Winged Glider, Machine Guns
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: This Air Commando came with Skymate, and had no major variations in 1991.
GI Joe (1991): Battle Copter Vehicles
Hasbro introduced the Battle Copter Vehicles in 1991, with the Interrogator and Major Altitude. Each copter would “fly” into the air when you pulled a zip cord through it and let it go. Of course, they would also crash back to the ground as well, which is why there are not many loose versions of these in mint condition.
Battle Copters
(Interrogator)
Market Value:
Carded $70 – $100
Loose $20 – $35
Battle Copters (Interrogator)
Accessories: Spinning Rotor Blades, Zip cord, Launcher
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: This Battle Copter came with Interrogator and had no major variations in 1991.
Battle Copters
(Major Altitude)
Market Value:
Carded $70 – $100
Loose $20 – $35
Battle Copters (Major Altitude)
Accessories: Spinning Rotor Blades, Zip cord, Launcher
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: This Battle Copter came with Major Altitude and had no major variations in 1991.
GI Joe (1991): Eco-Warrior Vehicles
Septic Tank was the lone vehicle released for the new Eco-Warriors line. I guess they were going green and saving on emissions with everyone sharing one vehicle.
Septic Tank
Market Value:
Carded $150 – $200
Loose $40 – $65
Septic Tank
Accessories: Water Cannon, Gun Turret, Canopy, Tread
Years Released: 1991
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: The Septic Tank was the lone vehicle released for the Eco-Warriors line, and had no major variations in 1991.
Like the previous year, 1991 was a relatively quiet year for the GI Joe toy line. Once again, Hasbro did not release any large scale playsets, new accessories or packs, and only one real new sub-set (Eco-Warriors). The Super Sonic Fighters series was also released, but it was basically the same as the Sonic Fighters line from the previous year. The biggest change this year was the unusually small number of vehicles released, as Hasbro only produced 6 new vehicles and a few small flying glider sets. This was the fewest number of released vehicles since the early days of the toy line back in 1982 and 1983.
New to the Joe lineup in 1991 was Big Ben, Heavy Duty and Tracker, along with newer versions of fan favorites such as Dusty, Grunt, General Hawk, Sci-Fi, Low-Light and a 4th version of Snake Eyes. Cobra gave us some cool looking new figures as well, such as Desert Scorpion, Crimson Guard Immortal, and Red Star, along with new versions of Snow Serpent, Cobra BAT, and a new 4th version of Cobra Commander. Worst Codename of the year award goes to Mercer……….who just happens to be a mercenary. Really Hasbro? We got two new sub-sets in 1991, with Eco-Warriors and Super Sonic Fighters, which were just like the Sonic Fighters from the year before but they added the word Super (not sure if that classifies as new or not). Once again, the Sonic Fighters came with large backpacks that had built-in phrases for each character. No large scale playsets were releases this year, as well as no new accessories or packs.
Once again, Hasbro went with the new more colorful packaging, instead of the standard black background. As always, each card had the figure in front of an explosion or other backdrop piece, but they now used multiple colors as the central color and ditched the plain black. The new sub-set lines also had different packaging the Eco-Warriors having a yellowish card background and the Super Sonic Fighters having a kind of psychedelic looking pink circle pattern.
thetoycollectorsguide.com 
You must be logged in to post a comment.