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Ranking the Most Rare G.I. Joes
We want your opinion on which of these Joes are the hardest to find in the world today. You have been looking, but which ones have been elusive in your search? Some of these figures are buried so deep that even Stalker couldn't hunt them down. The list below consist of over 100 possible packaged figures scarce enough to be ranked. However, a loose Tiger Force Shipwreck from Brazil may be harder to find than an American carded Snake Eyes. When you respond, please let know which country you live in. As it may be easy for someone in Brazil to get a Cobra De Aco, it may be more difficult for someone in the U.S.A. to find one. The ranking is open to any figure that was officially produced. No prototypes please.
The initial reports are posted, but please send in your lists, as we will update our reports to reflect your opinion. We have posted three reports. The first report consists of all figures produced world wide. The second report consist of ranking only U.S. released figures. The third report is of figures released only in the International markets (non-U.S.A.). More reports may be added as the need arises. With the use of 3 reports, this helps explain the data more accurately. The reports may not be a perfect representation of all the G.I. Joes' availability throughout the World. But, the more lists we receive from collectors, the more accurate the reports will become. We hope the reports are used as a tool for collectors to use in their journey. Please fell free to add any information as you respond with your ideas. It is a big list, so rank as many as you wish. All information will help in revising the current reports. So please take a few moments and let us know which figures you think are the rarest G.I. Joes in the World!
Possible Candidates Are:
(Your Write Ins Are Welcome)
Breaker - Argentina
Cobra - Argentina
Cobra Officer - Argentina
Grunt - Argentina
Flash - Argentina
Scarlett - Argentina
Short Fuse - Argentina
Stalker - Argentina
Rock & Roll - Argentina
Zap - Argentina
Cobra Mortal - Argentina
Shimik -Argentina
Redmack -Argentina
Topson - Argentina
Glenda - Argentina
Manleh - Argentina
Invasor ( Snake Eyes 82 ) - Argentina
Cobra Glider pilot - Argentina
Falcon Glider pilot - Argentina
Back Stop, Driver - Argentina
Action Man Assortment ( Presuming Equal production ) - Australia
Airtight ( Tiger Force ) - Brazil
Dusty ( Tiger Force ) - Brazil
Shipwreck ( Tiger Force ) - Brazil
Duke ( Tiger Force ) - Brazil
Life Line ( Tiger Force ) - Brazil
Airborne ( Python Patrol ) - Brazil
Ripcord ( Python Patrol ) - Brazil
Heavy Metal ( Python Patrol ) - Brazil
B.A.T. - Brazil
Breaker - Brazil
Cobra - Brazil
Cobra Officer - Brazil
Flash - Brazil
Grunt - Brazil
Rock & Roll - Brazil
Scarlett - Brazil
Short Fuse - Brazil
Stalker - Brazil
Zap - Brazil
Cobra Glider pilot - Brazil
Falcon Glider pilot - Brazil
Lobisomem ( Snake Eyes 85 ) - Brazil
Invasor ( Snake Eyes 82 )- Brazil
O Invasor ( Snake Eyes 82 )- Brazil
De Aco ( Flash / Snake Eyes repaint ) - Brazil
Forca Fera "Beast" assortment ( Presuming equal production )- Brazil
Quarrel ( Scarlett ) Driver - Europe / UK
Stalker ( Snake Eyes ) Driver - Europe / UK
Steeler ( Red ) Driver - Europe / UK
Blades ( Tripwire ) Driver - Europe / UK
Dolphin ( Zap ) Driver - Europe / UK
Gaucho ( Gung Ho ) Driver - Europe / UK
Hunter ( Cobra ) Driver - Europe / UK
Jammer (Camo), ( Stalker ) Driver - Europe / UK
Jammer ( Green ) ( Stalker ) Driver - Europe / UK
Moondancer ( Short Fuse ) Driver - Europe / UK
Red Jackal ( Destro ) Driver - Europe / UK
Red Laser ( Cobra Commander ) Driver - Europe / UK
Blizzard ( Tiger Force ) - Europe / UK
Outback ( Tiger Force ) - Europe / UK
Sneak Peak ( Tiger Force ) - Europe / UK
Tunnel Rat ( Tiger Force ) - Europe / UK
Hit & Run ( Tiger Force ) - Europe / UK
Psyche Out ( Tiger Force ) - Europe / UK
Spirit ( Repaint ) - Europe / UK
Mutt ( Repaint ) - Europe / UK
Major Bludd ( Blue ) - India
Short Fuse ( Blue ) - India
Gung Ho ( Reverse Tattoo ) - India
Beach Head ( Red - Yellow ) - India
Ripper ( Purple ) - India
Buzzer ( Red ) - India
Torpedo ( Yellow ) - India
Snake Eyes ( Blue ) - India
Zap ( with Steeler Head ) - India
Japanese figures ( Presuming equal production ) - Japan
Cobra Officer - Mexico
Cobra Soldier - Mexico
Rock & Roll - Mexico
Scarlett - Mexico
Snake Eyes ( 82 ) in 85 box art - Mexico
Flash - Mexico
Stalker - Mexico
Short Fuse - Mexico
Breaker - Mexico
Zap - Mexico
Grunt ( in Footloose box ) - Mexico
Ripcord - Mexico
Destro - Mexico
Recondo - Mexico
Mutt - Mexico
Airborne - Mexico
Blowtorch - Mexico
Spirit - Mexico
Torch - Mexico
Doc - Mexico
Storm Shadow - Mexico
Storm Shadow ( with action pack ) - Mexico
Mutt - Mexico
Mutt ( with action pack ) - Mexico
Snake Eyes ( 82 ) - U.S.A.
Scarlett ( 82 ) - U.S.A.
Cobra Commander ( 82 ) ( First emblem ) Mail-in - U.S.A.
Cobra Viper Glider pilot - U.S.A.
Grand Slam, "Silver Chested" Jet Pack pilot - U.S.A.
Copper Head ( Dark Green Gloves ) - U.S.A.
Duke ( Mail-in ) - U.S.A.
Firefly ( 84 ) - U.S.A.
Baroness ( 84 ) - U.S.A.
Snake Eyes ( 85 ) - U.S.A.
Zarana ( with earrings ) - U.S.A.
Brazil Mission figures ( Presuming equal production ) - U.S.A.
Hard Top, Shuttle Pilot - U.S.A.
Payload, Shuttle Pilot - U.S.A.
Rumbler, Crossfire Driver - U.S.A.
Night Force figures ( Presuming equal production ) - U.S.A.
Red Star, as a Cobra - U.S.A.
Cobra Commander ( 91 ), ( with eyebrows ) - U.S.A.
Steel brigade ( Gold head ) - U.S.A.
Roadblock ( 92 ) Recalled - U.S.A.
Ninja Viper ( Mail-in) - U.S.A.
Create A Cobra ( Mail-in ) - U.S.A.
NEW CANDIDATES
Starduster ( Version A with Recondo torso, Recondo waist) - U.S.A.
Starduster ( Version B with Duke torso, Recondo waist ) - U.S.A.
Starduster ( Version C Duke torso, Iceberg waist, © 1984 Hasbro) - U.S.A.
Starduster ( Version C Duke torso, Iceberg waist, © 1988 Hasbro) - U.S.A.
Vapor (Hurricane Pilot) - USA
Heavy Metal ( Mauler Driver ) - USA
Destro ( Leopard Skin variation / PPD ) - USA
Updraft ( Retaliator Driver) - USA
Gears/Techno-Viper ( Power Fighter Dirvers) - USA
Star Brigade 1994 (last issued #49-#54) Effects, "Red" Ozone, etc
NO LONGER LISTED SEPARATE
Stars and Stripes Variation Set (AA Rock & Roll, Breaker Green shirt, etc) - U.S.A.
OTHER LIST CHANGES DUE
Move up Zarana ( earrings)
Move out or far down: 84 Baroness, 84 Firefly, 85 Snake Eyes, Ninja Viper
Please mail your list to: snakeeye@gte.net
(Remember, your write ins are welcome)
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Started on 12/16/2000