BACKSTOP (v1)
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PERSUADER DRIVER
Year: 1987
Series: Six
Backstop was released as part of the sixth series (1987), packaged exclusively with the Persuader high-speed tank. He was also sold in 1988, then was discontinued domestically in 1989.
Webmaster's Note:
If you consider just the American filecards as official G.I.Joe canon, Backstop is the only Canadian member of G.I.Joe.
Accessories
Backstop came with a gray helmet and a silver pistol.
Packaging Information
Filecard Information
Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Primary Specialty: Armor
Secondary Specialty: Mechanized Infantry
Variations
No variations of Backstop (v1) are known to exist.
Body Construction
Backstop's body mold is entirely original and not made up from previous molds.
The chest, arms, waist, and legs of Backstop were later re-colored and re-used to create Static Line.
Versions of Backstop
This was the only version of Backstop ever made.
Reference Information
The below information contains information about references to various collector's guides, Hasbro references, original retail prices, and other reference material related to Backstop (v1).|
Original Retail: n/a Hasbro Product: n/a RAHC: n/a Lee's Guide: n/a |
Desimone Guide: #164 Tomart's Guide: #GI5754b The Ultimate Guide: n/a Action Figure Archive Guide: n/a |
