1983 MAJOR BLUDD (v1) was first available as a special unadvertised mail-in offer in early 1983.

Major Bludd was released carded as part of the second series (1983). He was sold in 1984 and was discontinued domestically in 1985.

In 1986 and 1987, Hasbro Direct offered Major Bludd as part of the "Original Adventure Team" mail-in set. He came packaged in a plastic bag and came with nine other figures in a carrying case. In 1989, Major Bludd was available by himself through Hasbro Direct.
 
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