Backstop
Hasbro • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
Toy Category
Action Figure
Year Released
1987
Condition
Good/Very Good; visible paint wear on the silver shoulder pads and boots, possible internal O-ring looseness common with age, and minor scuffing on the helmet peak.
Estimated Market Value
$12.00 - $25.00
Description
Backstop is a combat technician featuring a distinctive grey helmet with a chin guard, a forest green vest over grey shoulder armor, red gloves, and yellow pants with red boots. He has a tanned complexion and brown eyes. The figure is designed with the standard G.I. Joe O-ring construction allowing for high poseability.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$12.00 - $25.00
Auction Estimate
$15.00 - $20.00
Toy Identity
Edition Details
Original release; driver of the Persuader tank; Made in Hong Kong/China
Model Number
6320/6016
Toy Type
3.75 inch (1:18 scale) plastic action figure with swivel-arm battle grip
Toy Condition
Good/Very Good; visible paint wear on the silver shoulder pads and boots, possible internal O-ring looseness common with age, and minor scuffing on the helmet peak.
Packaging Condition
No Packaging; loose figure only.
Rarity & Significance
Common to uncommon; significant as a vehicle driver (Persuader) from the 1987 series. While not as iconic as Snake Eyes or Duke, Backstop is a staple for collectors of the late-80s ARAH era.
Special Features
Includes a grey removable helmet (present in image). Originally packaged with a black submachine gun (missing in image).
Notable Variations
The initial 1987 release is the most common; there are minor variations in the plastic hue of the yellow legs and the thickness of the paint on the 'cobblestone' grey armor sections.