G.I. Joe Adventure Team Sea Adventurer with Original Box (Hasbro, 1970)....

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G.I. Joe Adventure Team Sea Adventurer with Original Box (Hasbro, 1970). One of the earliest entries in Hasbro's pivot from military realism to high-concept adventure, the Sea Adventurer stands as a defining figure in the G.I. Joe Adventure Team era of the 1970s. Introduced during the shift to more diverse exploration-themed sets, the Sea Adventurer-with his signature blue uniform, chest harness, and bearded visage-was tailor-made for missions into the unknown depths. This example is complete in its original box and includes the fold-out color brochure that showcased Hasbro's entire Adventure Team lineup. The figure itself remains in excellent condition. The only notable flaw is some discoloration to the head, common for vintage figures of this era.
The box, however, has suffered from decades of storage and handling. A hole has been punched through the front panel, and all edges and corners exhibit heavy wear. Surfaces show severe scuffing and creasing throughout, and the bottom panel features a large tear. Despite the wear, the box retains its graphics and layout, making it a strong complement to the complete figure inside. A nostalgic icon from the earliest days of large-scale adventure toys, the Sea Adventurer remains a cornerstone for vintage G.I. Joe collectors, especially with original packaging and inserts still present.

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