G.I. JOE SERIES 1/9 BACK (FIRST VERSION) FRAMED UNCUT PROOF SHEET.
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Winning Bid:
$8,638.19 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
5
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, June 30, 2021 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #232 Part II
Value Code:
N - $10,000 to $20,000 Help Icon
Item Description
In 1982 three different G.I. Joe cardback versions were produced - the initial 9 Back cards, 9 Back cards w/Cobra Commander figure offer on front of card and 11 Back cards. The 9 Back cards and the 9 Back cards w/the Cobra Commander promotion offer are the most rare of the three versions as they were issued earlier than the 11 Back cards. Offered here is a large 27.75x41-1/8" frame that contains uncut proof sheet featuring the first nine 9 Back cards as well as one cardback. Proof sheet has been professionally double-matted to 22.5x36" and features cards for Laser Rifle Trooper, Code Name: Flash; Commando, Code Name: Snake Eyes; Infantry Trooper, Code Name: Grunt; Bazooka Soldier, Code Name: Zap; Communications Officer, Code Name: Breaker; Machine Gunner, Code Name: Rock 'N Roll; Mortar Soldier, Code Name: Short-Fuze; Counter Intelligence, Code Name: Scarlett; and Ranger, Code Name: Stalker as well as the mentioned cardback showing all nine characters. ©1982 Hasbro. NM as framed. Great piece of G.I. Joe pre-production history. Due to size and/or weight of this item, shipping charges may be substantial. Please contact us w/any shipping inquiries prior to close of auction. Bill Byers Pre-Production G.I. Joe Collection.
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