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GI jOE was provided with various accessory uniform sets for any adventure imaginable. The following only includes a few of these that could be considered part of a "spy theme". Unlike the first accessory uniform sets that identified a specific adventurer, the logo was now simply "Adventure Team".
Note: Some of these Action Outfits did not have the Adventure Team (AT) logo sticker on the left chest of the outfits.
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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
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1973 ~ GI jOE ADVENTURE TEAM ~ Undercover Agent (code no. 7309-6)
The Undercover Agent accessory was released in 1973 for the GI jOE Adventure Team originally in a small box and in 1974 as a bubble card and later with a revised bubble card. A thin material was used for the clothing in these "Action Outfits".
The Secret Agent set that was the inspiration for this "Action Outfit" that had a double breasted trenchcoat. This "Action Outfit" set has a single breasted trenchcoat. In the aftermarket (ebay) the belt always seems to be missing from both single or double breasted trench coats.
To show how much technology changes, if it were released today, the set would include a 'Blackberry' or 'i-phone' instead of the hand held walkie talkie.
EQUIPMENT LIST
- Brown trench coat (single breasted) with matching belt;
- Black and silver hand held walkie talkie.
THE MISSION
Although these "Action Outfit" accessories had no 'storyline', a possible backstory for this adventure has GI jOE in an abandoned building (presumably in a foreign country). GI jOE is monitoring a rocket launch and reporting back to headquarters with his walkie talkie.
What happens next,... you decide!
Undercover Agent custom "coffin" box
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1973~ GI jOE ADVENTURE TEAM ~ Secret Rendezvous ( code no 7308-4)
The Secret Rendezvous accessory was released in 1973 for the GI jOE Adventure Team originally in a small box and in 1974 as a bubble card. A thin material was used for the clothing in these "Action Outfits".
The 1974 Secret Rendezvous set was changed to an unpainted grey flare gun .
EQUIPMENT LIST
- Grey pants;
- Grey flare gun with brown grip.
THE MISSION
Although these "Action Outfit" accessories had no 'storyline', a possible backstory for this adventure has GI jOE in an artic environment to await a secret drop. GI jOE reaches the coordinates and using his flare gun sends up the signal that he has arrived.
What happens next,... you decide!
Secret Rendezvous custom box.
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1975 ~ GI jOE ADVENTURE TEAM ~ Secret Courier (code no. 7328-1)
The Secret Courier accessory was released in 1975 for the GI jOE Adventure Team as a bubble card as seen above. A thin material was used for the clothing in these "Action Outfits".
The Secret Agent set that was the inspiration for this "Action Outfit" also had the armed brief case.
EQUIPMENT LIST
-Brown shirt with no buttons and AT logo sticker
- Orangish-brown pants (variant has more of a normal brown colour)
THE MISSION
Although these "Action Outfit" accessories had no 'storyline', a possible backstory for this adventure has GI jOE on an important mission to deliver top secret information to headquarters. For this mission he brings along his armed briefcase in case of trouble.
What happens next,... you decide!
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1971 ~ GI jOE ACTION PACK ~ FLYING RESCUE (code 7361)
Remember the opening scene of the James Bond movie 'Thunderball'?
James Bond OO7 eludes the pursuing bad guys with a jet pack, ... SHWAY!!!.
See You Tube video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K8zz9eI4-8
This jet pack was also used in the large accessory, 1970 through 1972, "Flying Space Adventure" (code 7425).
EQUIPMENT LIST
- Red and blue rescue chair (backpack jet pack) parts;
THE MISSION
Although these larger accessory had no Adventure Team comic or 'storyline', however a possible backstory for this adventure has GI jOE receiving an emergency communication. Strapping on the backpack jet pack, WHOOOOSH! GI jOE takes off, up into the sky...
What happens next,... you decide!
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