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Are GI Joe toys still made?

By Matthew Perez

G.I. In 1969 Hasbro responded by reimagining “America’s Movable Fighting Man” as “G.I. Joe Adventure Teams.” During the 1970s, various other attempts were made to keep the franchise in step with popular culture, but sales declined and the toy line was discontinued in 1978.

Are GI Joe toys worth money?

For collectors, some of the vintage G.I. Joe figures are worth thousands of dollars. These are the 8 rarest ones out there, including when they were made and the special features of each figure that set them apart. That’s if you take them out of the box, of course (in some cases, you shouldn’t).

Who buys vintage GI Joe dolls?

Pawnshop. One of the most obvious choices for how to sell GI Joe action figures is the pawnshop. The advantage to selling your toys to a pawn shop is that it is a straightforward process, and it is completely local.

What new GI Joe toys are coming out?

There are two new figures on the way for G.I. Joe Classified Series Special Missions: Cobra Island, too. A Cobra Island Gabriel “Barbecue” Kelly Action Figure ($19.99) will be available on Aug. 1, while a Cobra Island Alvin “Breaker” Kinney Action Figure with RAM Cycle ($39.99) will be on shelves starting on July 1.

What happened to the G.I. Joes?

Sales soon started sliding, but the real blow came in 1989, when CEO and G.I. Joe champion Stephen Hassenfeld died unexpectedly. Two years later, Hasbro acquired Kenner, producers of the Star Wars line of action figures, and Joe was overshadowed and outsold, In 1994, the line was discontinued for good.

Are old GI Joe dolls worth anything?

Joe figures made after 1982 are generally considered less valuable–from $10 to about $200 for most sets–than the 12-inch models produced between 1964 and 1978, which fetch from about $50 to more than $2,000 in mint condition.

How much did the original GI Joe sell for?

GI Joe Sells For $200,000. His face may be battle-weary, but the 1963 G.I. Joe prototype is no longer an auction-block refugee, an auction house said Thursday.