G.I. Joe Cobra S.M.S. Series 4 Sears Exclusive AFA 80 ** POP 6, 3rd Highest Grade ** (Hasbro, 1985)....

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G.I. Joe Cobra S.M.S. Series 4 Sears Exclusive AFA 80 ** POP 6, 3rd Highest Grade ** (Hasbro, 1985). The Cobra S.M.S. (Sentry Missile System) was one of the most coveted exclusives of the vintage G.I. Joe line, available only through Sears in 1985. Essentially a redeco of the H.I.S.S. tank paired with a Crimson missile system, this set gave Cobra collectors a striking red-black combination that stood apart from mainline releases. For many fans, it remains one of the quintessential mail-order and store-exclusive treasures of the Real American Hero era, a true symbol of how Hasbro and its retail partners kept the line fresh and exciting year after year. Graded AFA 80 NM, this example is one of just six in this grade, with only 12 known to have graded higher. That positions it as the 3rd highest tier in the population census, a scarce survivor of a set that was both exclusive and heavily played with by kids at the time. Its condition and grading make it a standout among surviving examples of this elusive Cobra vehicle set. For serious G.I. Joe collectors, the Sears exclusives represent a special tier of rarity and nostalgia-and the Cobra S.M.S. is among the very best of them. Don't miss your chance to lock down a crimson crown jewel of Cobra's arsenal, a piece that delivers both firepower and bragging rights in equal measure.

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