This is quickly becoming the week of the massive playsets. Maybe it’s because I’m excited about the huge Star Wars vehicles Hasbro is releasing, maybe it’s because they’re just plain awesome.
I’m pretty sure though, that the G.I Joe USS Flag still has the distinction of being the largest playset or vehicle produced. Ever.
Check out this vintage commercial I found on YouTube. It’s really the best way to get an idea of the size.
Truth be told, I wasn’t a huge G.I Joe fan back in the days. Other toy lines where where my interests lay. Despite that, I still wanted this toy desperately. I have a feeling that I wasn’t the only one in that situation either.
What we have here in this auction though, is a collectors dream. A MISB USS Flag. Not only sealed, but sealed within it’s original shipping container. The condition of the outer carton isn’t the best, but I wouldn’t be surprised if this is the only one that exists in such condition at all.
Given that the loose Carrier can easily fetch $500 without all the accessories, I can’t even begin to fathom the final price of this auction.
Sold for $5,100.00.