T.A.R.G.A.T. (Trans-Atmospheric Rapid Global Attack Trooper)
Hasbro • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
Toy Category
Action Figure
Year Released
1989
Condition
Good to Very Good. The figure shows significant play wear; most notably, the gold vacuum-metalized finish on the visor is heavily rubbed/faded, and there is visible paint loss on the neon green knee pads and holster straps. Joints appear moderately tight but the O-ring may be aged.
Estimated Market Value
Loose/Incomplete: $10 - $18; Loose/Complete with all accessories: $45 - $65.
Description
Standard issue COBRA orbital trooper. Features a black flight suit with neon green boots, gloves, and a shoulder pad. The head is a blue mask covered by a gold-vac metalized face shield and a black flight helmet. Originally included a black jet pack with fold-out wings, a silver handgun, and two silver removable nozzles.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
Loose/Incomplete: $10 - $18; Loose/Complete with all accessories: $45 - $65.
Auction Estimate
$8 - $12 (given the lack of accessories and heavy visor wear).
Toy Identity
Edition Details
Mass market release, first edition. Manufactured in China or Hong Kong.
Model Number
6038/6016
Toy Type
3.75-inch plastic action figure with swivel-arm articulation and O-ring construction.
Toy Condition
Good to Very Good. The figure shows significant play wear; most notably, the gold vacuum-metalized finish on the visor is heavily rubbed/faded, and there is visible paint loss on the neon green knee pads and holster straps. Joints appear moderately tight but the O-ring may be aged.
Packaging Condition
No Packaging (loose figure).
Rarity & Significance
A mid-to-late vintage era figure that is highly recognizable for its '90s-adjacent' neon aesthetic. It is relatively common as a loose figure, but 'Mint' visor variants are significantly more desirable due to the fragile nature of the gold plating.
Special Features
Vacuum-metalized gold visor; textured 'studded' shoulder armor piece.
Notable Variations
A 1993 'Star Brigade' version exists with a significantly different paint scheme (gold/purple). There are minor mold variations in the backpack pegs found on some international releases.