G.I. Joe Avalanche – 1990

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Overview

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The Avalanche is a 1990 vehicle from the vintage G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero line. Designed for extreme cold-weather operations, this tracked snow vehicle was created to transport G.I. Joe forces across Arctic terrain while providing heavy firepower against Cobra.

It belongs to the later vintage ARAH vehicle releases, when Hasbro introduced more specialised vehicles for different combat environments.

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Key Features

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• Released in 1990

• G.I. Joe Arctic assault vehicle

• Includes the exclusive Cold Front driver figure

• Heavy tracked snow vehicle

• Missile launcher and multiple missile types

• Deployable ice mines with a dispenser

• Integrated cannon

• Designed for Arctic reconnaissance and combat

• Part of the 1990 A Real American Hero vehicle lineup.

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Fun Facts

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• Cold Front was released with the Avalanche and is an important part of a complete set.

• The Avalanche is one of the more sought-after 1990 G.I. Joe vehicles.

• Its combination of tracked mobility, missiles and deployable mines makes it distinct from earlier Arctic vehicles.

• The vehicle's small accessories are easy to lose, so completeness can significantly affect its value.

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What Makes It Complete?

The original set should include:

• Avalanche vehicle body and tracks

• Cold Front figure

• Cold Front's pistol

• Cold Front's visor and microphone

• Missile launcher

• 2 Side-Swipe missiles

• 8 Heat-Seeking Surface-to-Air missiles

• 6 ice mines

• Mine dispenser

• Cannon and other original vehicle components

Check the original parts breakdown carefully before describing a vehicle as 100% complete.

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Recommended GIJoeForSale.com Price

For a complete vehicle and Cold Front in good condition: €89.95

For a complete set with clean parts and all accessories: €109.95–124.95

For a boxed, complete example in excellent condition: €299.95–349.95

These are suggested asking prices, not guaranteed sale prices. Condition, missing parts, track condition and Cold Front's accessories can all affect the final value.

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Collector Appeal 8.5/10

The Avalanche is an impressive 1990 release and a strong choice for collectors of Arctic-themed G.I. Joe vehicles. Its distinctive design, included Cold Front figure and numerous small accessories make a genuinely complete example particularly desirable.