G.I. Joe Star Brigade Invader AFA 80+ NM (Hasbro, 1993). Released in 1993 as part of the Star Brigade assortment, the...

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G.I. Joe Star Brigade Invader AFA 80+ NM (Hasbro, 1993). Released in 1993 as part of the Star Brigade assortment, the Invader revived the upright one-man attack platform concept first seen with the 1987 Cobra POGO. By the early 1990s, G.I. Joe had fully embraced science-fiction themes, and the Invader stood as one of the more unusual examples of the line's increasingly experimental vehicle direction. This example has been professionally graded AFA 80+ NM, offering strong presentation for a late-era Star Brigade vehicle release. While the standing flight-platform concept has long divided collectors, the Invader remains a memorable reflection of just how far the vintage line had shifted into futuristic territory by 1993.

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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