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The Forward Observer Unit was first released boxed in U.S. toy stores in 1985. It was also sold in 1986 and was discontinued in 1987.
It was available in a mail-order set from 1988-90 as well as 1992-93 with other battlefield accessories (including the Cobra Rifle Range, Mortar Defense Unit, Machine Gun Defense Unit, Ammo Dump Unit, and the Missile Defense Unit).
Original Retail Price (Approx.): $2.39
Hasbro Product Code: 6854
Lee's Guide: GIJ-85067a
Tomart's Guide: #GI5427
The Ultimate Guide: Pg. 56 (1st Ed.), Pg. 93 (2nd Ed.)
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This was the only version of the Forward Observer Unit ever released. |
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As the Forward Observer Unit is comprised solely of small, removable parts, all pieces are easily lost.
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There are no known variations of the Forward Observer Unit.
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The vehicle mold was repainted or retooled for the following vehicles:
This was the only usage of the Forward Observer Unit's major parts. |
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In the 1980's, Palitoy released the Forward Observer in the Action Force line in Europe.
The Forward Observer Unit was also sold internationally in Argentina by Plastirama as the Unidad de Observacion Avanzada.
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Images From The Collections Of:
Chad Hucal, Timothy Dzieciatkowski, Steve Wagnon, Chris and Kelly Craig, Ashley Alston, and Bob Hines
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