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Figure Description:
This swivel-arm version was released carded as part of the second series
(1983). The swivel-arm Stalker was available in stores in 1984 and was discontinued domestically in 1985.
In 1986 and 1987, Hasbro Direct offered Stalker 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.
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Versions of Stalker:
In 2002, Stalker was renamed "Sgt. Stalker". So while there are several names, there are a total of seventeen figures based on the character "Stalker".
In 2006, a Lonzo R. Wilkinson figure was released, showing Stalker from his years prior to G.I.Joe.
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Accessories:
Stalker came with a black M-32 submachine gun.
Click the link to see the figure with its weapon - All Geared Up! |
Variations:
When the old version of Stalker was replaced in 1983, two major changes were made to his construction. The straight-arms were replaced with arms that could swivel at the bicep, and his bulky waist-piece was replaced by a slimmer one. Also, the date stamp on the figure was changed from "1982" to "82-83". While technically only a variation, the changes are substantive enough to consider this a new version. However, as many people consider this only a variation, we have chosen to list this figure as version 1.5, rather than version 2. Other than "straight-arm" and "swivel-arm" releases, no variations of Stalker are known to exist.
There are two versions of Stalker's filecard. The one that came from Hasbro Direct has a glossy red backing, while the one that came with the carded Stalker does not Stalkers included with the Sears or JCPenney's exclusive gift packs also had the red backing.
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Body Construction:
Most of the 1982 series figures and their swivel-arm counterparts re-used molds from each other, repainted slightly to make them seem more original.
Stalker's arms were shared with Grunt, Hawk, Short-fuze, Snake Eyes, Zap, and Tan Grunt. The upper arms only were shared with Snow Job. Stalker's torso was shared with Breaker, Grunt, Hawk, Snake Eyes, and Tan Grunt. Stalker's waist-piece was shared with twelve of the original fifteen figures. Stalker's legs were shared with Breaker, Clutch, Grunt, Hawk, Rock N Roll, Short-fuze, Steeler, Zap, Tan Grunt, and in 1984 Tan Clutch.
Note that the figure's head only turns left and right - it does not allow the head to look up and down. The heads only turned left and right until the the swivel ball head that was introduced in 1985 (Series Four).
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From the collection of: E. Son
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