G.I. Joe Storm Shadow Russian Release AFA Y80+ ** Only 3 Graded Examples ** (Funskool, 1995). Storm Shadow's 1988 ret...

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G.I. Joe Storm Shadow Russian Release AFA Y80+ ** Only 3 Graded Examples ** (Funskool, 1995). Storm Shadow's 1988 return redefined the character, trading Cobra allegiance for a more complex role tied to honor, lineage, and the Arashikage clan. This Russian-market release from Funskool carries that version forward, produced during the brand's extended international life using classic A Real American Hero tooling. As with many Funskool figures, subtle production quirks set these apart, and Storm Shadow is no exception, with known examples from the Indian market featuring the Arashikage tattoo applied upside down, a small but notable variation that has become a point of interest for collectors tracking global releases. Graded AFA 80+ Y-NM+ with subgrades of C85 B80 F85, this example is one of only three graded on the population report. Storm Shadow's story has always been about balance, loyalty, and precision, but sometimes even the smallest detail ends up flipped, and that's where things get interesting.

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