Dreadnok Battle Axe

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Overview

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The Dreadnok Battle Axe is a 1988 Dreadnoks Motorized Action Pack from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero line. Rather than being a conventional vehicle, it is a compact, wearable weapon system that can be folded up and carried like a backpack.

The Battle Axe features a large axe mounted on the front of the motorized weapon platform and uses the characteristic wind-up mechanism found in the 1988 Motorized Action Packs.

Importantly, Road Pig did not come with the Battle Axe, even though he appears operating it in the package artwork.

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Key Features

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• Released in 1988

• Dreadnoks / Cobra-aligned

• Part of the Motorized Action Pack series

• Large rotating Battle Axe weapon

• Wind-up motor with on/off switch

• Foldable design

• Can be carried like a backpack

• Compact 3¾-inch scale

• Original carded release

• No figure included

• Original accessory: large axe

• Includes decals and instructions in the complete original set

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Fun Facts

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• The Battle Axe was one of six Motorized Action Packs released in 1988.

• The package artwork shows Road Pig using the weapon, but Road Pig was sold separately.

• The Motorized Action Packs were designed to be packed up and worn as backpacks, making them quite unusual compared with normal G.I. Joe vehicles.

• The Dutch name used for the item was Waaghals Strijdbijl, although the original English name is Dreadnok Battle Axe.

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What Makes It Complete?

A complete loose Dreadnok Battle Axe should include:

• Battle Axe motorized backpack unit

• Large Battle Axe

• Original decals

• Working wind-up mechanism

• Original mounting/connection components

• Original instructions, if present

Road Pig is not part of the set.

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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 a tested working motor:

€14.95–17.95

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For a sealed/card-backed example:

€44.95–54.95

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Collector Appeal 7.5/10

The Dreadnok Battle Axe is inexpensive compared with major G.I. Joe vehicles, but it is an interesting piece for collectors who want to complete the 1988 Motorized Action Pack series or build a Dreadnok display. Its unusual backpack/weapon design and motorized feature give it considerably more character than an ordinary accessory.

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