G.I. Joe The General (1990)

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Overview

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The General was released by Hasbro in 1990 as part of the vintage G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toy line. This large mobile command vehicle combines a transport platform, deployable command centre, radar equipment, heavy weaponry and a separate helicopter.

It was designed as a major battlefield headquarters for G.I. Joe, with multiple play features and room for additional figures.

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Key Features

• Release year: 1990

• Manufacturer: Hasbro

• Line: G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero

• Large mobile command vehicle

• Includes Major Storm

• Includes the Locust helicopter

• Deployable command and loading sections

• Radar equipment and multiple weapon stations

• Mortar launcher with projectiles

• Electronic lights and sound features

• Multiple removable missiles and accessories

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Fun Facts

• The General is more than a standard vehicle: its deployable sections turn it into a mobile command base.

• The included Locust helicopter provides an additional aircraft for reconnaissance and combat missions.

• Major Storm is the original driver figure associated with this release.

• The set's many small components make a complete example more difficult to assemble today.

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What Makes It Complete?

Check for:

• Main vehicle body and deployable sections

• Radar rack and radar dish

• Original machine-gun stations

• All original missiles

• Mortar cannon and projectiles

• Locust helicopter

• Major Storm figure and original accessories

• Original stickers and labels

• Working lights and sound, where fitted

• Instructions and box, if included

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Recommended GIJoeForSale.com Price

• Incomplete vehicle: €119.95–149.95

• Mostly complete example: €199.95–239.95

• Complete with Major Storm and Locust: €279.95–319.95

• Boxed and complete: €699.95–799.95

These are suggested asking prices, not guaranteed sale prices. Before listing, verify every component against an original parts checklist and test the electronic functions.

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Collector Appeal

The General is a substantial centrepiece for a 1990 G.I. Joe collection. Its mobile command-base design, included helicopter and numerous accessories make completeness particularly important to collectors.