G.I. Joe Double Machine Gun

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Overview

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The Double Machine Gun is a 1988 G.I. Joe Motorized Action Pack from the A Real American Hero line. It is a compact battlefield weapon system featuring two mounted machine guns and a wind-up motorized action.

It was released as part of Wave 7 and was designed as a portable weapons platform for G.I. Joe figures.

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Key Features

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• Released in 1988

• G.I. Joe Motorized Action Pack

• Part of Wave 7

• Twin mounted machine guns

• Wind-up motorized mechanism

• Portable battlefield weapon system

• Designed for 3¾-inch G.I. Joe figures

• Compact defensive/offensive weapons platform

• No figure included

• Original retail price: $3.49

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Fun Facts

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• The Double Machine Gun was one of the 1988 Motorized Action Packs, alongside the Mine Sweeper and Mortar Launcher.

• The wind-up mechanism is one of the defining characteristics of the Motorized Action Pack range.

• It is often overlooked compared with the larger G.I. Joe vehicles, making a complete example a nice addition to a collection.

• The European release appeared under a different name: Dubbelloops Machinegeweer.

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What Makes It Complete?

A complete Double Machine Gun should include:

• Main Double Machine Gun unit

• Both original machine guns

• Original mounting components

• Wind-up motor mechanism

• Original decals/markings

• Original instructions/blueprint where applicable

No figure was included.

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Recommended GIJoeForSale.com Price

For a clean, complete loose example:

€12.95–14.95

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For a complete example with tested working motor:

€17.95–21.95

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For a sealed/card-backed example:

€39.95–49.95

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Collector Appeal 7/10

The Double Machine Gun is a relatively inexpensive way to add an authentic 1988 G.I. Joe Motorized Action Pack to a collection. Its twin-gun design and working wind-up mechanism make it particularly appealing to collectors who want to complete the 1988 Action Pack series.

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