G.I. Joe HasLab Skystriker & SDCC 2015 50th Anniversary Desert Duel & Crimson Strike (Hasbro, 2015-23)....

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G.I. Joe HasLab Skystriker & SDCC 2015 50th Anniversary Desert Duel & Crimson Strike (Hasbro, 2015-23). This trio unites one of the most celebrated modern-era G.I. Joe releases with two convention-exclusive 50th Anniversary sets, creating a broad sweep across nearly a decade of collector-focused offerings. The HasLab Skystriker stands as a centerpiece of the brand's contemporary revival-a meticulously engineered tribute to the iconic A Real American Hero aircraft-while the SDCC Desert Duel and Crimson Strike sets represent the premium, limited-access releases that helped sustain collector enthusiasm during the brand's mid-2010s resurgence. Together, they capture the shifting landscape of modern Joe collecting, where nostalgia, engineering upgrades, and convention exclusivity intersect. The Skystriker is complete and unused aside from the absent action figures, which originally arrived carded inside the box. The main box remains unopened, though the HasLab mailer shows signs of handling and has been opened. Its decal sheets remain unused, and the instructions are included. Both SDCC sets-Desert Duel and Crimson Strike-remain factory-sealed and MIB. As a group, the packages show mild wear across edges with light scuffing and small dents, and the corners exhibit mild scuffing and crushing. The box faces and card surfaces display mild scuffing and creasing, consistent with careful storage. All contents remain MIB. For longtime Joe enthusiasts, this assortment bridges eras in a way few modern groupings can, uniting a flagship crowdfunded vehicle with two pulse-quickening convention sets rooted in deep brand lore. It's a chance to secure a substantial cornerstone of the modern line while adding exclusives that rarely surface together. Whether you're assembling a display-worthy flight deck or strengthening the ranks of Cobra and G.I. Joe alike, these pieces offer a compelling snapshot of the franchise's contemporary legacy and the collector passion that continues to propel it forward.

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