RECOIL (v1)
LONG RANGE RECON PATROL
Year: 1989
Series: Eight
Recoil was first released carded as part of the eighth series (1989). He was also sold in 1990, then was discontinued domestically in 1991.
Figure Views
Accessories
Recoil came with a blue rifle, a blue pistol, a dark gray backpack (with an antenna glued in), and a green mine case. [See VARIATIONS below]
The antenna can often be found pulled out of the backpack.
Packaging Information
Filecard Information
File Name: Felton, Joseph
Grade: E-5
Birthplace: Fashion Island, Washington
Primary Specialty: Infantry
Secondary Specialty: RTO (Radio Telephone Operator)
Variations
There are two versions of Recoil's green mine case - one with a thin handle and one with a thick handle. It's unlcear which version, if any, is more difficult to find.
There are also four versions of Recoil's filecard. One version has a ® symbol next to the G.I.Joe logo, lists his SN as 007-8866-DD66, and lists his Grade: E-5 under his birthplace. A second version does not have a ® symbol, lists his SN as 007-3461-0077, and has his Grade: E-5 to the right of his birthplace. A third version does not have a ® symbol, list his SN as 007-34-0277, and has his Grade: E-5 under his birthplace. It is unclear which version, if any, is more difficult to find. In addition, there is a version of the filecard that does not list Recoil's rank (E-5).
Body Construction
Recoil's body is completely original - all new body parts.
Recoil's legs and waistpiece were re-colored and re-used in 1993 to create Colonel Courage.
International Variants
In Brazil, Recoil's head, chest, and arms were recolored and used to create the figure Tigor.
Versions of Recoil
This was the only version of Recoil ever released.
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 Recoil (v1).|
Original Retail: n/a Hasbro Product: n/a RAHC: n/a Lee's Guide: n/a |
Desimone Guide: #231 Tomart's Guide: #GI6107 The Ultimate Guide: n/a Action Figure Archive Guide: n/a |
