G.I. Joe Series 1 Rock 'n Roll, Breaker, or Clutch Head 2-Up Hard Copy Prototype (Hasbro, 1982)....

Description

G.I. Joe Series 1 Rock 'n Roll, Breaker, or Clutch Head 2-Up Hard Copy Prototype (Hasbro, 1982). This unpainted 2-up resin hard copy head represents an early enlarged production-stage sculpt created during the inaugural year of the A Real American Hero line. Produced at twice the size of the final retail figure, 2-up hard copies were used during the sculpting and tooling process to evaluate character details before reduction to production scale. From the collection of Derryl DePriest and accompanied by a corresponding COA. The sculpt was used for Breaker, Clutch, and Rock 'n Roll in the original 1982 lineup, linking the piece to three members of the inaugural A Real American Hero assortment. As an enlarged preproduction sculpt, it provides a look at a character design shared across multiple figures during the launch year of the line.

More Information: Piece has significant scuffing and abrasion, including a chipped nose.

Derryl DePriest is a longtime toy industry executive and pop culture historian who served as Vice President of Global Brand Management at Hasbro from 2001 to 2018, overseeing major initiatives for Star Wars and G.I. Joe during a transformative era for collector-focused product. During his tenure, Hasbro launched key lines including The Vintage Collection and the 6-inch Star Wars: The Black Series, both of which reshaped modern action figure presentation and articulation standards. A lifelong G.I. Joe enthusiast and recognized liaison between Hasbro and the collector community, DePriest later authored Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Archive Edition and has contributed extensively to documenting the history of G.I. Joe. Items offered from his collection reflect the perspective of an executive who helped guide some of the most influential collector-driven brands of the modern era.


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