GI Joe Retaliator with Updraft (Factory Sealed), by Hasbro 1990
GI Joe: Retaliator with Updraft – 1990 Hasbro | Factory-Sealed Vintage Vehicle
Take to the skies with GI Joe’s Retaliator, the high-performance rotary-wing aircraft from Hasbro’s 1990 A Real American Hero (ARAH) line, piloted by the elite combat chopper specialist—Updraft. Released during the height of the post-‘80s evolution of the GI Joe toyline, this set is a standout from the “Sky Patrol” era where aerial missions and advanced tech took center stage.
With its detachable rotor, working winch, deployable landing gear, and multiple gun emplacements, the Retaliator was one of the most feature-rich helicopters of the early 90s Joe lineup. Designed with a modular feel and high playability, it was perfect for both backyard air assaults and Cobra takedowns. It also came with an exclusive Updraft pilot figure—available only through this set—sporting a detailed flight suit and helmet sculpt unique to this release.
Fun fact: the Retaliator’s design was influenced by real-world experimental copters like the Boeing-Sikorsky RAH-66 Comanche, which was still under development at the time—making this toy slightly ahead of its time in terms of design inspiration!
🛩 Includes:
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Factory-sealed box (vintage original)
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Retaliator helicopter with detachable parts
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Exclusive Updraft figure
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All original inserts and stickers (unapplied)
💥 Condition: Factory-Sealed
📦 Year: 1990
📍 Manufacturer: Hasbro
💡 Note: Extremely hard to find sealed, especially in this condition!
Whether you’re building out your Sky Patrol squad, completing your ‘90s Joe collection, or hunting sealed gems, the Retaliator with Updraft is a top-tier vintage grab.
Re/Create your childhood.
* Factory Sealed, Unassembled with Updraft action figure
* Hasbro
* 3.75" scale
* 1990
