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GI Joe – Adventure Team 1970-1973
Due to declining sales towards the end of the decade, and America being involved in an unpopular war in Vietnam, Hasbro was in the unusual situation of how to promote a military toy line without being so militaristic. That’s when the Adventure Team was born. Instead of fighting wars around the world, the Joe’s would now go on adventures. Many of the same characters and accessories were recycled from the 1960’s, along with some great new items. One iconic upgrade for GI Joe was the addition of a flocked hair feature, giving the figures a more realistic feel to hair and beards.
For more information about Hasbro’s GI Joe Adventure Team from 1970-1973, see bottom of the page for a complete summary.
GI Joe Adventure Team (1970-1973): Basic Figures
The first series of figures for the Adventure Team line consisted of 9 total figures, but only 7 of them were released every year from 1970-1973, which is considered the “first wave” of the Adventure Team figures.
Adventurer
Market Value:
Boxed $210 – $300
Loose $70 – $110
Adventurer
Accessories: Dog Tags, Pistol, Holster
Years Released: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: Hasbro replaced the Caucasian head mold with this new African-American mold for the Adventure Team line. No major variations exist for the Adventurer.
Air Adventurer
Market Value:
Boxed $250 – $350
Loose $70 – $120
Air Adventurer
Accessories: Dog Tags, Pistol, Holster
Years Released: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: The Air Adventurer was a pretty standard Joe with his orange jumpsuit and black boots. There were no major variations during his issued years.
Land Adventurer
Market Value:
Boxed $210 – $300
Loose $60 – $100
Land Adventurer
Accessories: Dog Tags, Pistol, Holster
Years Released: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: This is the classic GI Joe character that most people remember from the 70’s with his military camo uniform and common black hair and beard. No major variations exist for Land Adventurer.
Man of Action
Market Value:
Boxed $250 – $350
Loose $70 – $120
Man of Action
Accessories: Dog Tags, Hat
Years Released: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: The Man of Action figure is a throwback to the original Joe’s as he is basically the same Action Soldier figure from the 60’s. An alternate version exists of Man of Action with Blonde hair.
Sea Adventurer
Market Value:
Boxed $250 – $350
Loose $70 – $120
Sea Adventurer
Accessories: Dog Tags, Pistol, Holster
Years Released: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: Sea Adventurer featured the flocked red hair and beard , along with his Navy uniform. No major variations exist for the Sea Adventurer figure.
Talking Astronaut
Market Value:
Boxed $240 – $340
Loose $90 – $140
Talking Astronaut
Accessories: Dog Tags
Years Released: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Talking Astronaut was basically the same figure from his 1969 version, except with the flocked hair feature. Different colored hair versions exist for overseas issued figures.
Talking Adventure
Team Commander
Market Value:
Boxed $250- $350
Loose $80 – $120
Talking Adventure Team Commander
Accessories: Dog Tags, Pistol, Holster
Years Released: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
Notes: The Talking Commander figure spoke 8 different phrases and came with several different variations of his uniform. There were also different variations of the Commander’s hair with brown and red being available.
Talking Adventure Team
Commander (Black)
Market Value:
Boxed $250- $350
Loose $80 – $120
Talking Adventure Team Commander (Black)
Accessories: Dog Tags, Pistol, Holster
Years Released: 1973
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Hasbro used the Adventurer head sculpt for this figure but added the flocked beard feature. Like other talking figures, Talking Commander spoke 8 different phrases. This African-American version of the Commander was made available in 1973.
Talking Man of Action
Market Value:
Boxed $300- $400
Loose $100 – $150
Talking Man of Action
Accessories: Dog Tags, Hat
Years Released: 1970
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: This figure was basically a re-tread from the original Talking Action Soldier from the 60’s line. No major variations exist for Talking Man of Action, and this can be a tough figure to find on the secondary market.
GI Joe Adventure Team (1970-1973): Adventure Sets
The Adventure Team series saw 9 different Adventure Sets released from 1970-1973, along with a Sears exclusive that combined 3 different sets in one pack.
Capture of the Pygmy Gorilla
Market Value:
Boxed $700 – $850
Loose $100 – $150
Capture of the Pygmy Gorilla
Accessories: Camouflage Shirt and Pants, Supply Chest, Rifle, Pontoon Boat, Motor, Gun Camera, Pygmy Gorilla, Net, Comic Book
Years Released: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Capture of the Pygmy Gorilla was a new release for the Adventure Team series with minor variations throughout its run. To be honest, I didn’t even know that a Pygmy Gorilla was even a thing until this set.
Danger of the Depths
Market Value:
Boxed $600 – $750
Loose $75 – $125
Danger of the Depths
Accessories: 3-Piece Scuba Suit, Swim Fins, Face Mask, Oxygen Tanks, Spear Gun, Knife, Scuba Sled, Motor, Shark, Marker Buoy, Comic Book
Years Released: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Danger of the Depths was a re-release from previous GI Joe lines with minor changes to the new version. Like other Adventure Sets, this came with a ton of small accessories.
Eight Ropes of Danger
Market Value:
Boxed $750 – $900
Loose $150 – $225
Eight Ropes of Danger
Accessories: Diving Suit, Diving Helmet, Weighted Belt, Weighted Boots, Oxygen Pump, Hose, Map, Compass, Octopus, Treasure Chest, Coins
Years Released: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Eight Ropes of Danger was a re-release from was a re-release from previous GI Joe lines with minor changes to the new version. This classic set had been a fixture to the Joe line since 1965.
Fantastic Freefall
Market Value:
Boxed $700 – $850
Loose $100 – $150
Fantastic Freefall
Accessories: Flight Suit, Flight Helmet, Parachute, Flashlight, Signal Light, Boots, Vest, Comic Book
Years Released: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Fantastic Freefall was a re-release from previous GI Joe lines with minor changes to the new version. Like other Adventure Sets, this came with a ton of small accessories.
Fight for Survival
Market Value:
Boxed $700 – $850
Loose $175 – $225
Fight for Survival
Accessories: Dog Sled, Husky Dogs, Harness, Arctic Pants, Thermal Boots, Snow Shoes, Ice Axe, Polar Chests, Comic Book
Years Released: 1970
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Fight for Survival was a re-paint from previous years but this version was only available for one year in 1970. This is one of the tougher sets to track down for the Adventure Team line.
Flying Space Adventure
Market Value:
Boxed $700 – $850
Loose $175 – $225
Flying Space Adventure
Accessories: Space Suit, Space Helmet, Space Boots, Rocket Pack, Space Chair, Control Handle, Camera, Pick-up Arm, Comic Book
Years Released: 1970, 1971
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Flying Space Adventure set was a new release for the Adventure Team series and saw minor variations from 1970 to 1971. Another great new set for the series, but was only available for two years, 1970-1971.
Hidden Missile Discovery
Market Value:
Boxed $600 – $750
Loose $75 – $125
Hidden Missile Discovery
Accessories: Space Suit and Helmet, Space Boots, Missile Detector, Land Mines, Camera, Propellant Gun, Oxygen Pack, Comic Book
Years Released: 1970
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Hidden Missile Discovery set was a re-release from previous GI Joe lines with minor changes to the new version. Like most Joe Adventure Sets, it came with a ton of small accessories.
Secret Mission to Spy Island
Market Value:
Boxed $700 – $850
Loose $125 – $175
Secret Mission to Spy Island
Accessories: Raft, Oar, Binoculars, Signal Light, Flare-gun, Detonator, TNT, Camera, Boots, Cap, Radio, Machine Gun, Wire Roll, Comic Book
Years Released: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Secret Mission to Spy Island was a re-release from previous GI Joe lines with minor changes to the new version. Like most Joe Adventure Sets, it came with a ton of small accessories.
White Tiger Hunt
Market Value:
Boxed $700 – $850
Loose $125 – $175
White Tiger Hunt
Accessories: Hunter’s Jacket and Pants, Hat, Rifle, White Tiger, Tiger Cage and Chain, Campfire, Comic Book
Years Released: 1970, 1971, 1972
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The White Tiger Hunt set was a new release for the Adventure Team series and saw minor variations throughout its run. This was a great new release for the series and still came with the signature mini comic book.
Deluxe Adventure Set
(Sears Exclusive)
Market Value:
Boxed $900 – $1,100
Loose $225 – $300
Deluxe Adventure Set (Sears Exclusive)
Accessories: Dangers of the Depths, Secret Mission to Spy Island and Flying Space Adventure Adventure Packs
Years Released: 1970
Scarcity Factor: This item is rare and does not come up for sale on the secondary market very often
Notes: This set was a Sears Exclusive that contained 3 different adventure packs: Dangers of the Depths, Secret Mission to Spy Island and Flying Space Adventure. It was only available for one year in 1970 and can be very difficult to find on the secondary market in its original packaging.
GI Joe Adventure Team (1970-1973): Accessory Packs
Hasbro definitely did not skimp on the accessories for the Adventure Team line, as we saw a TON of great smaller accessories and outfits to use with our Joe’s.
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.
- Small Card Accessories
- Chest Winch (1972, 1973, 1974)
- Equipment Tester (1973, 1974)
- Escape Slide (1973, 1974)
- Laser Rescue (1972, 1973, 1974)
- Magnetic Flaw Detector (1973, 1974)
- Rocket Pack (1972, 1973, 1974)
- Sample Analyzer (1973, 1974)
- Seismo-Graph (1973)
- Solar Communicator (1972, 1973, 1974)
- Sonic Rock Blaster (1972, 1973, 1974)
- Thermal Terrain Scanner (1973, 1974)
- Underwater Demolition (1972, 1973, 1974)
Market Value for Carded Small Card Uniform Sets: $110 – $190 each
Market Value for Loose Small Card Uniform Sets: $25 – $40 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.
- Small Card Uniforms
- Copter Rescue (1973, 1974)
- Dangerous Mission (1973, 1974)
- Desert Explorer (1973, 1974)
- Desert Survival (1973, 1974)
- Fight for Survival (1973, 1974)
- Hidden Treasure (1973, 1974)
- Jungle Ordeal (1973, 1974)
- Secret Mission (1973, 1974)
- Secret Rendezvous (1973, 1974)
- Undercover Agent (1973, 1974)
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.
- Blue Box Sets
- Aerial Recon (1972, 1973, 1974)
- High Voltage Escape (1972, 1973, 1974)
- Hurricane Spotter (1972, 1973, 1974)
- Radiation Detection (1972, 1973, 1974)
- Volcano Jumper (1972, 1973, 1974)
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.
- Yellow Box Sets
- Dangerous Removal (1972, 1973, 1974)
- Emergency Rescue (1972, 1973, 1974)
- Jungle Survival (1972, 1973, 1974)
- Karate (1972, 1973)
- Secret Agent (1972, 1973, 1974)
- Smoke Jumper (1972, 1973, 1974)
GI Joe Adventure Team (1970-1973): Action Packs
Action Packs were basically mini playsets that added an extra level of fun to the Adventure Team line, as well as giving us some additional accessories.
Danger Alert
(Sears Exclusive)
Market Value:
Boxed $300 – $400
Loose $110 – $150
Danger Alert Action Pack
(Sears Exclusive)
Accessories: Signal Flasher, Catapult, Grappling Hook
Years Released: 1971
Scarcity Factor: This item is rare and does not come up for sale very often
Notes: The Danger Alert pack was a Sears exclusive that included the Lifeline Catapult and Signal Flasher in one package.
Drag Bike
Market Value:
Boxed $150 – $200
Loose $60 – $90
Drag Bike Action Pack
Accessories: Backpack, Bike, Handles, Wheels
Years Released: 1972 – 1974
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: The Drag Bike Action Pack was a new release for the Adventure Team with minor variations during its run.
Escape Car
Market Value:
Boxed $150 – $200
Loose $60 – $90
Escape Car Action Pack
Accessories: Backpack, Escape Card, Wheels
Years Released: 1971 – 1974
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: The Escape Car Action Pack was a new release for the Adventure Team with minor variations during its run.
Escape from Danger
(Sears Exclusive)
Market Value:
Boxed $300- $400
Loose $110 – $150
Escape From Danger Action Pack
(Sears Exclusive)
Accessories: Rescue Raft and Escape Car Packs
Years Released: 1971
Scarcity Factor: This item is rare and does not come up for sale very often
Notes: The Escape From Danger pack was a Sears exclusive that included the Rescue Raft and Escape Car.
Fire Fighter
Market Value:
Boxed $150 – $200
Loose $60 – $90
Fire Fighter Action Pack
Accessories: Backpack, Hose Nozzle, Hose
Years Released: 1971 – 1974
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: The Firefighter Action Pack actually fired real water when you filled it up, and had minor variations during its run.
Flying Rescue
Market Value:
Boxed $150 – $200
Loose $60 – $90
Flying Rescue Action Pack
Accessories: Backpack, Chair, Controls
Years Released: 1971 – 1974
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: The Flying Rescue Action Pack was a new release for the Adventure Team line and saw minor changes during its run.
Life-Line Catapult
Market Value:
Boxed $150 – $200
Loose $60 – $90
Life-Line Catapult Action Pack
Accessories: Catapult, Grappling Hook
Years Released: 1971 – 1974
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: The Lifeline Catapult Pack shot actual darts (Grappling Hooks) and saw minor variations during its run.
Rescue Raft
Market Value:
Boxed $150 – $200
Loose $60 – $90
Rescue Raft Action Pack
Accessories: Inflatable Raft, Oar, Backpack
Years Released: 1971 – 1974
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: The Rescue Raft Action Pack was a new release for the Adventure Team line and saw minor changes during its run.
Signal Flasher
Market Value:
Boxed $125 – $175
Loose $50 – $80
Signal Flasher Action Pack
Accessories: Signal Flasher Pack, Lever
Years Released: 1971 – 1974
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: The Signal Flasher would emit a light beam that you could alter based on the Morse Codes printed on the pack.
Turbo-Copter
Market Value:
Boxed $125 – $175
Loose $50 – $80
Turbo-Copter Action Pack
Accessories: Backpack, Rotor Blades, Controls
Years Released: 1972 – 1974
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: The Turbo-Copter Action Pack was a new release for the Adventure Team line and saw minor changes during its run.
Underwater Explorer
Market Value:
Boxed $125 – $175
Loose $50 – $80
Underwater Explorer Action Pack
Accessories: Sled, Rudders, Backpack
Years Released: 1971 – 1974
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: The Underwater Action Pack was a re-release from previous GI Joe lines with minor variations to this version.
Windboat
Market Value:
Boxed $75 – $100
Loose $25 – $40
Windboat Action Pack
Accessories: Frame, Mast, Sail, Wheels
Years Released: 1971 – 1974
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: The Windboat Action Pack was a new release for the Adventure Team line and saw minor changes during its run.
GI Joe Adventure Team (1970-1973): Vehicles and Playsets
Hasbro gave us some really great playsets and vehicles for the Adventure Team line. Some of them borrowed from previous lines, but most were new sets with new concepts.
Adventure Team Headquarters
Market Value:
Boxed $125 – $175
Loose $60 – $80
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, 1973, 1974
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
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. This is one of the more commonly found pieces from the Adventure Team but it came with many small accessories, so it’s not easy to find a complete loose version.
Adventure Team Helicopter
Market Value:
Boxed $190 – $265
Loose $85 – $110
GI Joe Adventure Team Helicopter
Accessories: Working Winch, Rotor Blade Action
Years Released: 1973, 1974
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found, but it’s getting tougher each year
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 Joe’s would go through a couple of different helicopters during its run, but this yellow AT version was the most iconic.
Adventure Team Vehicle
Market Value:
Boxed $200 – $275
Loose $75 – $100
Official Adventure Team Vehicle
Accessories: Working Winch
Years Released: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market in the original box
Notes: The Adventure Team Vehicle didn’t have much creativity in its naming, but it did actually float in water and rolled on land. It also had a working winch. This was the essential iconic Joe vehicle from the Adventure Team era. This vehicle was also included in both, Secret and Recovery of the Mummy’s Tomb Sets as well.
Desert Patrol Adventure
(J.C Penny’s Exclusive)
Market Value:
Boxed $275 – $375
Loose $100 – $150
Desert Patrol Adventure
(J.C Penny’s Exclusive)
Accessories: Jeep, Tent, Pith Helmet, Blinker Light, Knife, Supply Chest, Canteen, Mess Kit, Rifle, Shovel, Pick Axe, Life Raft, Paddle, Net, Crocodile, Campfire, Poncho, Flare Gun, Camera Gun, Map and Case
Years Released: 1971
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Desert Patrol Adventure set was a J.C Penny Exclusive only available in 1971 and essentially was a mash up of pieces from previously released sets. That being said, this set with a TON of small accessories.
Mobile Support Vehicle
Market Value:
Boxed $250 – $350
Loose $100 – $150
Mobile Support Vehicle
Accessories: Vehicle, Radar Antenna, Searchlight, Reconnaissance Camera, Radioactive Satellite and Satellite Detector
Years Released: 1972, 1973, 1974
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Mobile Support Vehicle acted as a rolling Joe Headquarters vehicle and was a very cool GI Joe vehicle from the Adventure Team line.
Recovery of the Lost Mummy
Adventure (Sears Exclusive)
Market Value:
Boxed $300 – $400
Loose $125 – $175
Recovery of the Lost Mummy Adventure
(Sears Exclusive)
Accessories: A.T.V Vehicle, Helicopter, Orange Life Raft, Mummy, Mummy Case, Cargo Net, Pick, Jewels, Animal Trap, Compass, Paddle, Supply Chest, Machete and Case, Pith Helmet, Shovel, First Aid Kit
Years Released: 1972
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Recovery of the Lost Mummy set was a Sears exclusive that contained the Secret of the Mummy’s Tomb set with the Helicopter and was only available in 1972.
Search for the Stolen Idol
Market Value:
Boxed $225 – $325
Loose $75 – $125
Search for the Stolen Idol
Accessories: Helicopter, Rotor Blade Action, Working Winch, Jeweled Idol, Cobra Snake
Years Released: 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Search for the Stolen Idol set was a new playset for the Adventure Team line that included the Helicopter and saw minor variations during its run. This was a pretty basic set, but proved to be lots of fun
Secret of the Mummy’s Tomb
Market Value:
Boxed $350 – $450
Loose $100 – $150
Secret of the Mummy’s Tomb
Accessories: Land Adventurer, Adventure Team Vehicle, Fatigue Shirt and Pants, Boots, Helmet, Shovel, Pick Axe, Mummy Coffin, Net, Gems, Comic
Years Released: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Secret of the Mummy’s Tomb was an iconic piece of the Adventure Team line from the 70’s. It also introduced the classic Adventure Team vehicle. This is a highly sought after set by collectors of this series.
Spacewalk Mystery
Market Value:
Boxed $325 – $425
Loose $125 – $175
Spacewalk Mystery
Accessories: Space Capsule, Canopy, Space Suit and Helmet, Boots, Propellant Gun, Oxygen Pack, Camera, Cord, Sound Track Recording
Years Released: 1970
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Spacewalk Mystery set was a re-release from previous GI Joe lines and was only available in 1970. The set was virtually identical to past releases and included a ton of small accessories.
Super Adventure Set
(Sears Exclusive)
Market Value:
Boxed $250 – $350
Loose $75 – $125
Super Adventure Set (Sears Exclusive)
Accessories: Colds of the Arctic, Heat of the Desert, and Danger of the Jungle
Years Released: 1970
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: This set was a Sears Exclusive that contained 3 different adventure sets, Colds of the Arctic, Heat of the Desert, and Danger of the Jungle, and was only available in 1970.
In 1964, Hasbro introduced GI Joe to the world and it was a massive hit to say the least. The toy line was based on America’s military branches and the United States was still in a very patriotic time period, but all that changed with the Vietnam War. Hasbro saw their GI Joe toy sales take a sharp decline towards the end of the decade and this was mainly due to America being involved in a very unpopular war in Vietnam, so public opinion of the military was not at its peak. Hasbro was placed in the unusual situation of deciding how to promote a toy line based on the military, but not be so militaristic. That’s when the idea of the Adventure Team was born. Instead of fighting wars all over the world, the Joe’s would now go on adventures all over the world. Hasbro hedged their bets that downplaying the military aspect of GI Joe would get the toy line back on track, and they were absolutely right.
Hasbro knew they already had a good thing with the GI Joe toy line, so with a little adjustment and fine tuning, The Adventure Team would be a hit too. Many of the same characters from the 60’s were re-used for the new version with a few fresh faces mixed in. Hasbro re-cycled several accessory sets and packs for the Adventure Team line, but still introduced many new sets as well. Some real quality products were produced for the new Joe line, which kept GI Joe relevant to a new generation. One massive new upgrade for GI Joe was the addition of the flocked hair feature. This gave a more realistic feel to hair and beards for the Adventure Team. It turned out to be a huge hit and extremely popular with the kids who were buying them.
The GI Joe packaging was similar to past Joe lines with some really beautiful artwork and the classic GI Joe logo, but the new Adventure Team logo was now added to some new packaging as well. Hasbro still used some previously released packaging and artwork for the re-releases but still managed to introduce some great new art to the newer packaging. All in all, the move from military to adventurers really paid off in a big way with Hasbro creating some fantastic detail and great looking accessories.
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