 Marvel Comics G.I.Joe #11
This commercial was the first glimpse of many new figures and vehicles that would be released in 1983 - including the first hint of Destro. The animation and music developed for this commercial were later re-used in toy commercials through 1983. Commercial courtesy of Ron Austin.
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 Polar Battle Bear, 1983 Action Figures with Battle Grip
This commercial introduced the Polar Battle Bear skimobile toy, along with the new action figures - Gung-Ho, Doc, Airborne, and Snow Job. It's also the first mention of swivel-arm battle grip - the new advance that allowed G.I.Joe figure arms to swivel. Commercial courtesy of Ron Austin.
 Falcon Glider, Viper Glider
This commercial introduced the two gliders - the G.I.Joe Falcon Glider and the Cobra Viper Glider. Commercial courtesy of Ron Austin.
 Marvel Comics G.I.Joe #14
First glimpsed in G.I.Joe #11, the comic book and commercial for G.I.Joe #14 introduced Destro. The APC and Skystriker also appear in this commercial, and the animation was later used for their respective toy commercials. Commercial courtesy of Ron Austin.
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 Marvel Comics G.I.Joe #16
This commercial introduced Major Bludd, the FANG helicopter, Cover Girl, and the Wolverine Tank.
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 Marvel Comics G.I.Joe #18
This commercial includes more footage of Destro and of the G.I.Joe Dragonfly. Commercial courtesy of Ron Austin.
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 Marvel Comics G.I.Joe #19
This commercial includes more footage of Destro , the Skystriker , and the very prominent appearance of the G.I.Joe Headquarters. Commercial courtesy of Ron Austin.
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 Introducing Destro
This commercial introduced the Destro action figure. It also features the MOBAT. Commercial courtesy of Ron Austin.
 Personnel Carrier (APC)
Introducing the Amphibious Personnel Carrier (APC), along with the action figures of Tripwire and Torpedo. The commercial also features a very quick cameo of the G.I.Joe Pocket Patrol Pack. Commercial courtesy of Ron Austin.
 H.I.S.S.Tank, Wolverine
Introducing the H.I.S.S. Tank and the Wolverine Missile Tank. Commercial courtesy of Ron Austin.
 Dragonfly Helicopter
Introducing the toys of the Dragonfly helicopter, the FANG helicopter, and Major Bludd. Commercial courtesy of Ron Austin.
 Skystriker
Introducing the G.I.Joe Skystriker. Commercial courtesy of Ron Austin.
 G.I.Joe Headquarters
Introducing the G.I.Joe Headquarters. Commercial courtesy of Ron Austin.
 MOBAT, Dragonfly, VAMP
Using existing footage from previous commercials and the Sunbow television series, this commercial seems to focus more on the animation than the toys. There is only a brief mentioning of the MOBAT, Dragonfly, and VAMP at the end. Commercial courtesy of Ron Austin.
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