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G.I. Joe Rolling Thunder Vehicle AFA 85 ** POP 7, Highest Grade ** (Hasbro, 1988). Rolling Thunder represents one of ...
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G.I. Joe Rolling Thunder Vehicle AFA 85 ** POP 7, Highest Grade ** (Hasbro, 1988). Rolling Thunder represents one of the most ambitious vehicle designs in the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero line, introduced in 1988 as part of Series 7 during the brand's peak era of expansion. Commanded by its included driver Armadillo, this massive armored assault vehicle was conceived as a mobile weapons platform, featuring twin forward cockpits, multiple rotating gun stations, and a central missile battery capable of launching a full barrage of long-range rockets. Measuring over three feet in length when fully deployed, Rolling Thunder pushed the limits of what a retail toy vehicle could be, combining scale, firepower, and playability into a single centerpiece release. Its design has been noted to draw inspiration from the Colonial Marines APC seen in Aliens (1986), reflecting the crossover between late-1980s military sci-fi aesthetics and toyline engineering. Graded AFA 85 NM+, this example ranks as the highest grade on the population report, with a total population of seven at this level and none graded higher. A flagship vehicle from one of G.I. Joe's strongest years, Rolling Thunder delivers exactly what its name promises: overwhelming force, unstoppable momentum, and a presence that leaves nothing standing in its path.Heritage Auctions provides detailed information when available but strongly encourages in-person inspection. Condition statements and photographs are offered as general guidance only, not as complete representations of facts, and do not constitute a warranty or assumption of liability by Heritage. Framed artworks are not examined outside their frames, and additional details from Heritage may be unavailable; therefore, the condition of unexamined works is not guaranteed. Heritage is not responsible for damage to frames, glazing, original boxes, display materials, or for works that have shifted within the frame. All lots are sold "AS IS" in accordance with our Terms & Conditions of Auction.
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2026 May 17 Action Figures & Toys Showcase Extended Bidding Auction #49188 (go to Auction Home page)
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