1973 ~ GI jOE ADVENTURE TEAM ~ Secret Mission (code no. 7309-1)
The "Secret Mission" accessory was released in 1973 for the GI jOE Adventure Team originally in a small box (as above) and in 1974 as a bubble card and later a revised bubble card. A thin material was used for the clothing in these "Action Outfits".
The original box set had a black handled grey Model 1892 8mm revolver however the bubble card set came with an all black Model 1892 8mm revolver.
EQUIPMENT LIST:
- Black jacket (tag G.I. JOE R BY HASBRO HONG KONG);
- Tan pants (no pockets, no tag)
- Revolver (NOTE : The artwork depicts GI jOE with a .45 pistol but the set included a revolver).
THE MISSION
Although these "Action Outfit" accessories had no 'storyline', a possible backstory for this adventure has GI jOE breaching the security fence of a enemy installation under the cover of night. Having accomplished the mission, GI jOE exits the installation the same way he entered. The guard towers are shining their searchlights, criss-crossing the grounds in search of GI jOE.
What happens next,... you decide!
Secret Mission custom "coffin" box