G.I. Joe Drop Zone Sky Patrol CAS Y80+ (Hasbro, 1990)....

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G.I. Joe Drop Zone Sky Patrol CAS Y80+ (Hasbro, 1990). An airborne assault specialist equipped with a jetpack and nerves of steel, Drop Zone joined the elite Sky Patrol unit in 1990-a sub-team defined by its chrome parachutes and high-altitude heroics. As the team's weapons specialist (misspelled on the CAS label), he represented the evolution of G.I. Joe into the high-tech '90s era, where innovation and aerial tactics took center stage. His hi-tech gear and silver parachute captured the futuristic flair that made Sky Patrol one of the most visually striking sublines of the vintage run. This example has been graded CAS Y80+ with a true grade of Y83.9 and subgrades of C80, B85, and F85. Bright, bold, and built for altitude, Drop Zone remains a highlight of late-line G.I. Joe collecting. His blend of action-ready design and cutting-edge theme ensures enduring appeal among those who chase the rarefied air of vintage Joe perfection.

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