1994 G.I.JOE: G.I.JOE X-O (Executive Officer) (mail order)
Includes: machine gun
"G.I.JOE" was offered as a mail order figure during 1994, as part of G.I.JOE's 30th Anniversary.
Filecard information:
G.I. JOE
File Name: Colton, Joseph B.
Birthplace: Central Falls, Rhode Island
Grade: 0-2 (1st Lt.) 1964; Current Grade: 0-10 (4 Star General)
SN: 1033-1027-HAS93
Primary Military Speciality: G.I. Joe® X-O (Executive Officer)
Secondary Military Speciality: Combat Infantry (Training and Intelligence)
"Duty, Honor, Country! Not just words...a way to live your life!"
G.I. Joe (a.k.a. Joseph B. Colton) graduated in 1960 from the United States Military Academy at West Point, receiving the academy's highest possible honors. An expert marksman, he is proficient with all modern weaponry from M60 machine guns to attack helicopters and L.A.W.'s (Light Armored Weapons). Recruited by Special Forces, Colton was destined for military glory, quickly distinguishing himself as an outstanding Green Beret. In 1963, after participating in "ultra" top secret combat operations and extensive tours of duty in trouble spots around the world, 1st Lt. Joseph B. Colton became the most decorated - and most feared - battlefield soldier the world had ever known. Recognizing Colton's innate combat skills and his warrior heart pumping courage through his veins, then President, John F. Kennedy, secretly selected him to create and command an ULTIMATE freedom fighting force.
Higher ranking soldiers had been passed over for this elite, presidential appointment. Colton was issued his code name "G.I. Joe", and began building his team with the toughest men the armed services could muster. From there, G.I. Joe would change the course of military history and re-define the word hero!
File Name: Colton, Joseph B.
Birthplace: Central Falls, Rhode Island
Grade: 0-2 (1st Lt.) 1964; Current Grade: 0-10 (4 Star General)
SN: 1033-1027-HAS93
Primary Military Speciality: G.I. Joe® X-O (Executive Officer)
Secondary Military Speciality: Combat Infantry (Training and Intelligence)
"Duty, Honor, Country! Not just words...a way to live your life!"
G.I. Joe (a.k.a. Joseph B. Colton) graduated in 1960 from the United States Military Academy at West Point, receiving the academy's highest possible honors. An expert marksman, he is proficient with all modern weaponry from M60 machine guns to attack helicopters and L.A.W.'s (Light Armored Weapons). Recruited by Special Forces, Colton was destined for military glory, quickly distinguishing himself as an outstanding Green Beret. In 1963, after participating in "ultra" top secret combat operations and extensive tours of duty in trouble spots around the world, 1st Lt. Joseph B. Colton became the most decorated - and most feared - battlefield soldier the world had ever known. Recognizing Colton's innate combat skills and his warrior heart pumping courage through his veins, then President, John F. Kennedy, secretly selected him to create and command an ULTIMATE freedom fighting force.
Higher ranking soldiers had been passed over for this elite, presidential appointment. Colton was issued his code name "G.I. Joe", and began building his team with the toughest men the armed services could muster. From there, G.I. Joe would change the course of military history and re-define the word hero!
This two-sided insert came with 1994 figures and introduced fans to "the very first G.I. Joe," Joseph B. Colton.
This one-sided insert introduced fans to 1st Lt. Joseph Colton, "the original leader of G.I.JOE" in both 3.75" and 12" scales.
The art below was created from a high resolution scan of the one-sided insert above and an early '80s style explosion background.
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1994 G.I.JOE: G.I.JOE X-O (Executive Officer) (convention exclusive)
The 1994 G.I.JOE: G.I.JOE X-O (Executive Officer) was re-released in exclusive packaging for the G.I. JOE INTERNATIONAL COLLECTORS' CONVENTION from August 20-21, 1994 onboard the USS Intrepid.
Joe Con exclusive Joe Colton photos courtesy of Adam from Outside the Box Vintage Toys. Check 'em out on eBay for vintage Joes!
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G.I.JOE Limited Edition Lt. Joseph Colton Green Beret Hall of Fame Figure
1st Lt. Joseph Colton, "the original leader of G.I.JOE," was available in both 3.75" and 12" scales for 1994. The 12" Hal of Fame figure was bagged and shipped in a tan box, seen below.
G.I.JOE Limited Edition Lt. Joseph Colton Green Beret Hall of Fame Figure paperwork
Collector Gabriel Corti shared the following letter which included returned G.I.JOE proof-of-purchase points (Flag Points were no longer in use) and a check for $1 handling. The G.I.JOE Limited Edition Lt. Joseph Colton Green Beret Hall of Fame Figure sold out and Hasbro sent this letter to any collector that did not receive the figure. The check is dated 11/16/94. Next to the proof-of-purchase points Hasbro wrote: "Thank you for your order in Hasbro's Limited Edition GI Joe Lt. Joseph Colton Figure Offer. Previously, we had informed you that the figure would arrive after 9/30/94. However, due to the overwhelming response, our supply has been depleted and Hasbro will not be producing any more. Attached are the proofs of purchase and a check for the money you submitted. We appreciate your interest in Hasbro products and we apologize for any inconvenience this has caused you. Sincerely, Young America Corporation for Hasbro, Inc.
Collector Gabriel Corti shared the following undated letter and recalled that it was sent a few months after the refund check shown above. This letter tells collectors that Hasbro would be sending them a special Limited Edition "Artic [sic] Assault" Lt. Joseph Colton as a replacement for the original that sold out. Hasbro did not require proof-of-purchase points or the $1 handling payment for this figure. It came free of charge. The letter reads:
"Dear Hasbro Consumer:
Thank you for your recent interest in the G.I. Joe Limited Edition Lt. Joseph Colton Green Beret Hall of Fame Figure. As you know, supplies of this figure were quickly depleted and you should have received back your UPC Proofs of Purchase and Postage & Handling in the mail. We had a tremendous response to this Limited Edition offer and know that there were many dedicated G.I. Joe supporters, like yourself, that were disappointed.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. We are pleased to notify you that although we were not able to satisfy your initial order for the Green Beret Figure, we are in the process of producing a special Limited Edition "Artic Assault"
Lt. Joseph Colton. Consumers that submitted their UPC's by the promotion's expiration date, January 31, 1995, will receive this new figure. It is important for you to know that we will only be making enough of these figures to fulfill requests that were received by the promotion's expiration date and we will not be taking any additional orders.
Unfortunately, due to manufacturing limitations and schedules, the figure will not be available to ship until September 30, 1995, at which time we will mail the figure directly to you.
Customer satisfaction is our #1 priority at Hasbro. We thank you for your continued loyalty to our REAL AMERICAN HERO, G.I Joe!! As G.I. Joe begins his fourth decade, we hope that you will continue to enjoy his many heroic adventures in the years - decades - to come!!
Sincerely,
Ron Brown
Director, Consumer Affairs
Hasbro, Inc."
"Dear Hasbro Consumer:
Thank you for your recent interest in the G.I. Joe Limited Edition Lt. Joseph Colton Green Beret Hall of Fame Figure. As you know, supplies of this figure were quickly depleted and you should have received back your UPC Proofs of Purchase and Postage & Handling in the mail. We had a tremendous response to this Limited Edition offer and know that there were many dedicated G.I. Joe supporters, like yourself, that were disappointed.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. We are pleased to notify you that although we were not able to satisfy your initial order for the Green Beret Figure, we are in the process of producing a special Limited Edition "Artic Assault"
Lt. Joseph Colton. Consumers that submitted their UPC's by the promotion's expiration date, January 31, 1995, will receive this new figure. It is important for you to know that we will only be making enough of these figures to fulfill requests that were received by the promotion's expiration date and we will not be taking any additional orders.
Unfortunately, due to manufacturing limitations and schedules, the figure will not be available to ship until September 30, 1995, at which time we will mail the figure directly to you.
Customer satisfaction is our #1 priority at Hasbro. We thank you for your continued loyalty to our REAL AMERICAN HERO, G.I Joe!! As G.I. Joe begins his fourth decade, we hope that you will continue to enjoy his many heroic adventures in the years - decades - to come!!
Sincerely,
Ron Brown
Director, Consumer Affairs
Hasbro, Inc."
