African American Paratrooper Appraisal

Hasbro G.I. Joe Classic Collection African American Paratrooper Action Figure

This is a 12-inch scale G.I. Joe action figure from the Classic Collection, produced by Hasbro in the mid-to-late 1990s. The figure depicts an African American soldier with a detailed molded head sculpt featuring a mustache and expressive facial features. He is outfitted in a specialized airborne uniform consisting of a black long-sleeved tactical shirt with a white 'WALKER' name tape on the chest, paired with black-and-white tiger-stripe camouflage cargo trousers and black combat boots. Accessories included are a black beret with a crest, a miniature metal dog tag chain, and a large yellow plastic parachute pack strapped to his back. The figure is constructed of articulated plastic, allowing for numerous poses. Notable condition details include slight lint on the black fabric and minor surface scuffing on the plastic components typical for an unboxed vintage toy. The craftsmanship is high for its era, featuring authentic fabric textures, functional plastic buckles, and realistic proportions characteristic of the relaunch of the 12-inch line which aimed for more historical and military accuracy compared to smaller play-scale figures.