We invite you to explore the pages of the 1996 Hasbro Toy Fair Catalog with our high-definition scans. This catalog was handed out to retailers and other vendors. It helped the company promote its new toy selection and sign up vendors to sell their toys. It also gave some exclusive first looks at its upcoming toys from the year.
The 1996 Hasbro Toy Fair Catalog introduced a new take on one of their classic toy lines with the G.I. Joe Extreme action figures. Since the 1960s, G.I. Joe has been one of Hasbro’s most significant action figures, even though it took a short break in the 1970s. However, since the 1980s, the toy line has been running strong with a new emphasis. However, as the 1990s rolled around, G.I. Joe required a new facelift to continue capturing children’s hearts. This led to them introducing G.I. Joe Extreme.
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This 1996 Hasbro Toy Fair Catalog page began with information on the 81255 G.I. Joe Extreme Ground Tracker Vehicle Assortment. The ground battle raged with these ground assault vehicles armed with long-distance Ultra SLAM Firepower. The G.I. Joe Sand Striker amphibious vehicle converted from hovercraft to tank. Meanwhile, the SKAR Bone Splitter armored tank featured break-away battle damage.
Then, there was the 81265 G.I. Joe Extreme Air Assault Vehicle Assortment. Players could take the action to the skies as the G.I. Joe Tigerhawk helicopter launched a rapid-fire 3-shot missile barrage. Then, the SKAR Sky Stalker Jet battled back with dual missile launchers. Each vehicle could seat only one of the G.I. Joe action figures sold separately.
This page also promoted the 81223 G.I. Joe Extreme Road Bullet Assault Cycle. The G.I. Joe team raced into the action on their fastest cycle ever. Long-distance Ultra SLAM Firepower allowed players to fire a foam missile at enemy targets. Meanwhile, the lift-up canopy allowed G.I. Joe figures to fit inside.
The final item on this page was the 81295 Iron Klaw vs. Lt. Stone Two-Pack. The G.I. Joe and SKAR forces leaders, Lt. Stone and Iron Klaw, faced off in this ultimate duel. These action figures featured highly detailed sculpting and dramatic poses, bringing the action to life.
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About Our Hasbro Toy Fair Catalog Scans
To promote their upcoming slate of products, Hasbro handed out catalogs to attendees of toy fairs and other events. Each catalog was filled with information about their newest toys, even ones still in development. Thus, they often provided the first looks at action figures, playsets, vehicles, and more from their lines. Therefore, they have become valuable and rare collector’s items.
These Hasbro Toy Fair Catalogs featured toys from their beloved lines. For instance, the company was responsible for one of the most popular action figures of all time: G.I. Joe. They also partnered with Takara to bring the Transformers to the Western market. The company also dipped into the fantastical worlds of Air Raiders, Inhumanoids, and Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light. After Hasbro acquired Kenner, they also became the home of toy lines like Jurassic Park and Star Wars.
Hasbro used in-production prototypes in their images, as these catalogs were prepared before the lines were released. This meant that the featured toys often differed from the retail releases. Moreover, toys sometimes appeared only on these catalog pages, as they were canceled or never hit retail store shelves.
While Hasbro only handed these booklets out to trade professionals, we have now made them available to all. You can explore the toys featured in these catalogs with our Hasbro Toy Fair Catalog Scans. This is a rare treat since catalogs like these have become increasingly difficult to locate with each passing year.