G.I. Joe Avalanche AFA 80 ** POP 3, 2nd-Highest Grade, Only 2 Higher ** (Hasbro, 1990)....

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G.I. Joe Avalanche AFA 80 ** POP 3, 2nd-Highest Grade, Only 2 Higher ** (Hasbro, 1990). Debuting in Series 9, the Avalanche gave the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero team one of its most advanced arctic assault vehicles - a futuristic, heavily armored snow tank built for the harshest environments on Earth. Its launchable ice mines, deployable attack craft, and integrated missile systems reflected the early-1990s push toward high-tech Joe hardware. Piloted by the Cold Front figure, the Avalanche became a standout of the line's late-run vehicle roster, marrying sci-fi styling with real-world military influence at the peak of Hasbro's design experimentation. Graded AFA 80 NM, this example ranks as POP 3, 2nd-Highest Grade, Only 2 Higher, placing it among the finest preserved Avalanches documented. A formidable fusion of frost-bitten firepower and futuristic design, the Avalanche represents one of the last great cold-weather achievements of the vintage Joe line. It captures the era's bold creativity while honoring the legacy of the team's earlier arctic missions, offering collectors a chance to command one of the most visually striking vehicles ever to roll off the 1990s battlefield.

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