T.A.R.G.A.T. (v1)
TRANS ATMOSPHERIC RAPID GLOBAL ASSAULT TROOPER
Year: 1989
Series: Eight
T.A.R.G.A.T. 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
T.A.R.G.A.T. came with a blue face shield, a grey pistol, a gold handgun, a black hose, and a gray backpack/jetpack.
The wings on the jetpack could sweep forward and back.
Packaging Information
Filecard Information
Variations
At some point during 1989 or 1990, Hasbro made a switch in the plastic used in the accessories. Two versions of T.A.R.G.A.T.'s gold handgun have been found - one made of soft bendable plastic (pictured below LEFT) and the other made of hard rigid plastic (pictured below RIGHT).
Body Construction
T.A.R.G.A.T.'s body is completely original - all new body parts.
T.A.R.G.A.T.'s entire body was later re-used to create T.A.R.G.A.T. (v2). The chest, arms, waist, and legs were later recolored and used in 1993 to create the Name Your Own Cobra figure.
International Variants
In Canada, T.A.R.G.A.T. was released in dual-language packaging.
In India, T.A.R.G.A.T.'s arms were used in a release of Ozone. Additionally, his upper arms were used in a variant of Ozone.
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 T.A.R.G.A.T. (v1).|
Original Retail: n/a Hasbro Product: n/a RAHC: n/a Lee's Guide: n/a |
Desimone Guide: #246 Tomart's Guide: #GI6111 The Ultimate Guide: n/a Action Figure Archive Guide: n/a |
