GIJOE Book Identification Guide DeSimone/Cardillo Collector Complete

Description: This book is considered the grandfather of all GIJOE collecting books Thousands of copies have been sold. This covers the entire initial line of GI JOE ARAH (A Real American Hero) Which were the figures produced from 1982 to 1994 The Book is 36 Pages (Including the front and back cover). 8 of the pages are a checklist, the rest are full color photos. The book is bound by staples "Vehicle" and play sets are not shown in this book, although the "Driver" figures are I am a COMPLETEST which means this book will show you every figure that hardcore collectors consider to be 'the entire ARAH set' Print Edition HistoryThe book was first authored in 1992An appended book came out in 1994 In 2014 Both Books where combined into one (this book is the one listed)A 2009 Edition of this book also exists however the print quality is not as good About this Book...Due to increases in plastic prices Hasbro, manufacturer of the original 12” GIJOE line, began production of a newer smaller line of figures commonly referred to by collectors as the GIJOE: A Real American Hero (ARAH) line. This line of 3 ¾” figures consisted of single carded figures, figures boxed with larger vehicles or play sets and mail away and convention exclusives. The line is generally considered by collectors to span 1982 through 1994. Hasbro briefly stopped production introducing both GIJOE Extreme and Sgt. Savage, but both failed to connect with collectors. In 1997 HASBRO resurrected a newer line of figures based off the ARAH line. During this time of the ARAH line, James DeSimone, began touring the country purchasing GIJOE toys and created the G.I. Joe Collectors Club where he sent news letters to members and later hosted GIJOE Collector Club toy shows. HASBRO eventually became interested in his efforts and worked in conjunction with him to create these books documenting and categorizing the ARAH line. The complete line is cataloged in two books: the first was published in 1992 and the second published in 1994. The books are generally referred to by GI Joe collectors as “The Red Book” and “The Blue Book” and the two volumes are considered to be the definitive source on GIJOE ARAH and the ONLY Hasbro licensed book cataloging each of the figures produced. The books were complete with the exception the absence of a few figures. Although aware of their existence and sometimes intimately involved in their production, the following figures where intentionally omitted by James, but are generally regarded by collectors as being included in the complete line collection. The figures are as follows: The first issue of Cobra Commander (1982) referred to GIJOE collectors as “Mickey Mouse Cobra Commander” due to the design of the Cobra Emblem on his chest. Three convention figures: Steeler FX (1994), a reproduction of the 1983 Steeler that was identical except for the packaging and its availability at the convention that year. The denotation “FX” refers to “Florida Extravaganza”. The Jinx Infiltrate (1994), a figure that was authorized by Hasbro, but too custom in nature to include in the book. The Black Convention Pilot (1994), identical to figure 531 with the exception of the parachute. Additionally, both the Steel Brigade and Starduster figures where assumed to have been produced with spare parts creating an unknown number of variations. It was later noted by collectors there are five versions of the first issue Steel Brigade and 4 Versions of the first issue Starduster. THE BOOK YOU ARE HOLDING RIGHT NOW IS THE MERGER OF THOSE TWO VOLUMES Other books: We also suggest that you read the follow up to this book published in 2009 depicting all of GIJOE figures produced from 1982 to mid 2006. The book bares the same name as the red book, but the publish date is listed as 2009.

Price: 12.99 USD

Location: Mount Laurel, New Jersey

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