FALCON (v1)
GREEN BERET
Year: 1987
Series: Six
Falcon was first released carded as part of the sixth series (1987). He was also sold in 1988 and was discontinued domestically in 1989.
Leftover Hasbro stock of this figure was packaged with new accessories and sold at the 1992 G.I.Joe Convention.
Accessories
Falcon came with a black shotgun, a green backpack, a black knife, and a green antenna (that fit in the backpack).
The same shotgun and knife were available with Night Force Lt. Falcon.
The backpack and antenna were recolored black and available with Night Force Lt. Falcon.
Packaging Information
Filecard Information
Grade: O-2 (1st Lt.)
Birthplace: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Primary Specialty: Infantry
Secondary Specialty: Medic
Variations
The 1992 G.I.Joe Convention release came with a black rifle and black flare gun.
Body Construction
Falcon's body is completely original - all new body parts.
His entire mold was re-painted and re-used to create the Night Force Lt. Falcon and Lt. Falcon (v2). His legs and waistpiece were re-used in 1993 to create Leatherneck (v3).
Versions of Falcon
In 1988, Falcon became renamed "Lt. Falcon," and in 2011 he was named back to "Falcon." So while there are different names, they are all based on the character "Falcon."
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 Falcon (v1).|
Original Retail: n/a Hasbro Product: n/a RAHC: n/a Lee's Guide: n/a |
Desimone Guide: #139 Tomart's Guide: #GI5705 The Ultimate Guide: n/a Action Figure Archive Guide: n/a |
