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GI Joe Rare 2003 Convention First Production Sticker 40th Timeless 2nd in Series Action Sailor "Frogman" Set

This rare GI Joe 40th Anniversary Timeless Collection reproduction is unique in that it was only offered at the 2003 GI Joe Collector's Club Convention in San Francisco, CA. These rare sets can be identified by a gold foil sunburst sticker in the upper right corner of the front of the packaging. This set is one of the limited production run that was available at the 2003 Convention to introduce the 40th Anniversary Timeless Collection. The set is New In Box, never removed from its packaging, and only displayed on a shelf. Some negligible shelf wear evident on box, please see photos. If you've been looking for a rare and exciting piece for your GI Joe collection, look no further!

This listing is for the Action Sailor "Frogman" accessory set and comes complete with an authentic 1964 reproduction 12" GI Joe Action Sailor figure, the "2nd in a Series." This is by far the most sought after 40th Anniversary set. See my other listings for the other three 40th Anniversary Timeless Collection sets that were available at the 2003 Convention, each with the 2003 Convention First Production sticker displayed on the front of the box.

Original press release from the Mastercollector website in 2003:

HASBRO TO UNVEIL G.I. JOE 40TH ANNIVERSARY PRODUCT AT INTERNATIONAL COLLECTORS CONVENTION

--Special Edition Figures Are Replicas of First Four G.I. JOE Figures from 1964--

PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 26, 2003--Nearly 40 years ago, Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) revolutionized the toy industry when it introduced G.I. JOE, the world's first action figure, in 1964, and in the process, created an American icon. Generations and millions of figures later, Hasbro is honoring the 40th anniversary of G.I. JOE in 2004 by releasing a line of 40th anniversary special edition figures this summer. The first four figures in the line will be available for purchase at the 7th Annual International G.I. JOE Collectors Convention in Burlingame, CA on June 28-29, followed by national mass-market availability.

The G.I. JOE preview collection includes authentic reproductions of the original four G.I. JOE figures launched in 1964 - one for each branch of the military (Army, Navy, Marine, and Air Force). The preview line will feature the same outfits, packaging and accessory sets as originally released.

The anniversary series will continue in 2004, with 24 total "40th Anniversary" products rolling out in waves through the end of next year. The preview collection will be available in major toy stores and mass merchandisers nationwide this summer with an approximate retail price per figure of $34.99.

"Hasbro's G.I. JOE line evokes memories of backyard adventures and fun for millions of men and boys," said Derryl DePriest, Director of Marketing for Hasbro's G.I. JOE brand. "G.I. JOE is an icon of heroism and adventure, and we hope our fans will enjoy replicas of the first figures which started it all almost 40 years ago."

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