G.I. Joe Flint Russian Release AFA 80 (Funskool, 1992). Flint has always been the guy you send when the situation nee...

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G.I. Joe Flint Russian Release AFA 80 (Funskool, 1992). Flint has always been the guy you send when the situation needs a leader who can think and act at the same time, a warrant officer who doesn't wait for orders when the plan falls apart. This Russian-market release from Funskool carries his 1985 design into the brand's long international afterlife, using the original mold while introducing the production quirks that define these later runs. Examples tied to Funskool production show noticeable differences in color, with lighter tones on the uniform and web gear, along with variations in construction across different runs as available parts were used. These figures remained in circulation for years in the Indian market, with multiple releases extending into the early 2000s, giving the mold an unusually long and evolving production history compared to its U.S. counterpart. Graded AFA 80 NM with subgrades of C80 B80 F85, this example is one of only five graded on the population report. Flint's not built for parade duty, he's built for the moment when things go sideways, and even halfway around the world, he still looks like he's ready to take charge.

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