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[Astronaut Mission Splashdown] The 8 Ropes of Danger figure was issued in 2003. Although rumored to be a Wal-Mart exclusive, it began showing up in both Wal-Mart and Target stores. The set is very faithful to the Adventure Team set from 1970. Some pieces are the same as KB Toys Deep Sea Diver from the late 1990s. One negative with this set is apparently the life-like hair is actually a "stick-on" over the painted hair. Very cheap and very, very disappointing. [Talking Sailor] The KB Toys heavy weapons figure comes with many die-cast metal accessories including a M60 machine gun, mortar, and much more. The reproduction of the classic 1967 set brings back lots of memories.
This Target exclusive from 2002 sat on store shelves before a final $5 sticker price after Christmas. It's a nice set and a nice reproduction of a favorite vintage Adventure Team set.
G.I. Joe The Beachhead
Mission Splashdown Capsule Astronaut