A.V.A.C. (Air Viper Advanced Control)
Hasbro • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (Cobra Enemy)
Toy Category
Action Figure
Year Released
1986
Condition
Good. The figure shows visible paint wear on the helmet visor and shoulder insignia. Plastic joints appear intact, though typical for this age, the internal O-ring may be loose. There is minor scuffing on the orange torso and black boots.
Estimated Market Value
$45.00 - $75.00 (Incomplete) / $150.00+ (With Parachute and original accessories)
Description
The A.V.A.C. is an elite Cobra pilot featuring an orange flight suit with black harness and boots. He wears a specialized black and silver flight helmet with a full-face visor designed for high-altitude combat. The figure features a Cobra insignia on the right shoulder and silver paint detailing on the chest-mounted life support controls.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$45.00 - $75.00 (Incomplete) / $150.00+ (With Parachute and original accessories)
Auction Estimate
$50.00 - $65.00 as shown
Toy Identity
Edition Details
Original release; vehicle pack-in figure; Made in Hong Kong
Model Number
6015 / 5576
Toy Type
3.75 inch scale plastic action figure with swivel-arm battle grip
Toy Condition
Good. The figure shows visible paint wear on the helmet visor and shoulder insignia. Plastic joints appear intact, though typical for this age, the internal O-ring may be loose. There is minor scuffing on the orange torso and black boots.
Packaging Condition
No Packaging. This figure is loose/out of box.
Rarity & Significance
Highly collectible due to its status as a vehicle driver (specifically for the Firebat interceptor found inside the Cobra Terrordrome). Because the Terrordrome was an expensive, large-scale playset, fewer A.V.A.C. figures were produced compared to standard carded figures.
Special Features
Originally included a functional white fabric parachute, a black backpack shell to house the parachute, and a black file card. Note: This specific item appears to be missing all accessories.
Notable Variations
Early versions are marked Hong Kong. Later international releases or re-issues of the mold (e.g. in the 90s Cyber Fighters line or Funskool versions) feature drastically different color schemes, but the 1986 orange version is the definitive classic.