G.I. Joe Special Mission: Brazil TRU Exclusive 5-Figure Pack with Cassette Tape AFA 70 (Hasbro, 1986)....

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G.I. Joe Special Mission: Brazil TRU Exclusive 5-Figure Pack with Cassette Tape AFA 70 (Hasbro, 1986). Released in 1986 as a Toys "R" Us exclusive, the Special Mission: Brazil set stands as one of the more ambitious and memorable boxed offerings of the A Real American Hero line, combining a multi-figure team with a narrative-driven audio component. Anchored by Claymore, the set includes Dial-Tone v2, Leatherneck v2, Mainframe v2, and Wet-Suit v2, each reworked in a new color scheme to reflect their inclusion in this exclusive set. This unique presentation, paired with exclusive character selections, gives the set a distinct identity within the broader Series 5 lineup. Enhancing the experience is the included cassette tape, which tells the story of the team's mission in Brazil, while the reverse side was intentionally left blank to allow for custom-recorded adventures, an interactive feature that reflects Hasbro's experimentation with multimedia play during the mid-1980s. From the collection of former Hasbro executive Derryl DePriest. Graded AFA 70 EX+ with subgrades of B70 W75 F85. A memorable Toys "R" Us exclusive, this Special Mission: Brazil set combines character variants, boxed-set exclusivity, and an integrated audio adventure, offering collectors one of the more unusual and imaginative specialty releases from the vintage G.I. Joe line.

More Information: 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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