G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero is a
military-themed line of
action figures and toys in
Hasbro's
G.I. Joe franchise. The toyline lasted from 1982 to 1994, producing well over 500 figures and 250 vehicles and playsets. The line reappeared in 1997 and has continued in one form or another to the present day. It was supported by two animated series as well as a major comic series published by
Marvel Comics.