G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – 25th AnniversaryHasbro
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G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary – Sailor (Code Name: Shipwreck) (2007 Hasbro)
Introduced in the original 1985 A Real American Hero roster, Shipwreck — Chief Petty Officer Hector X. Delgado — quickly became one of the franchise's most beloved characters, and his 2007 25th Anniversary single-card release was among the most talked-about entries in the silver jubilee wave. Hasbro marked the franchise's 25-year run (1982–2007) with newly tooled 3¾-inch figures boasting dramatically improved articulation over their vintage counterparts, and Shipwreck was a natural headliner for any serious G.I. Joe display.
This example is a vintage mint-on-card figure presented on the striking dark-themed 25th Anniversary backing card, complete with the 1982–2007 commemorative badge and the "Celebrate 25 Years with the Ultimate Action Team!" header. The card back showcases all ten figures in the wave — Beachhead, Lady Jaye, Buzzer, Serpentor, Cobra Enemy, Firefly, Cobra Red Ninja, Sgt. Stalker, Shipwreck, and Zartan — alongside the classic cut-and-save file card detailing Delgado's Naval Gunnery background and Chula Vista birthplace. The bubble presents the figure with his parrot Polly, sidearm, and additional accessories clearly visible through the clamshell. What elevates this particular SKU among collectors is the tattoo variant split: the single-carded release is known to exist in both Shark tattoo and Anchor tattoo versions, both considered scarce, making each MOC example a meaningful find.
For 25th Anniversary set builders, this wave represents a landmark moment where Hasbro balanced nostalgia with modern engineering. Shipwreck sits alongside iconic Joe and Cobra figures that collectors have chased for years, and the single-card MOC presentation — versus the boxed-set version — remains the preferred display format for carded classics enthusiasts. A genuine piece of G.I. Joe anniversary history.
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