Trans-Atmospheric Rapid Global Assault Trooper

Code Name:

Iron Grenadier: T.A.R.G.A.T.

Desimone Guide: #246

Tomart's Guide: #GI6111

Carded Figure

Canadian Carded Figure

T.A.R.G.A.T.'s Filecard

Figure Description:

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.

Versions of T.A.R.G.A.T.:

• Version One (1989)
• Version Two (1993)

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/jet pack.

The wings on the jetpack could sweep forward and back.

Click the link to see the figure with all its weapons - All Geared Up!

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 above LEFT) and the other made of hard rigid plastic (pictured above 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 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.