GI Joe 1966 Acc. SOTW Japanese Helmet Original - eBay (item 120488796965 end time Dec-03-09 22:44:44 PST)


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GI Joe 1966 Acc. SOTW Japanese Helmet Original

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Contents/Condition

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Original GI Joe Accessory

Totally ORIGINAL. Totally Hasbro. Totally vintage 1960s. Any questions?

Note: We've had a recent rash of people using the Buy It Now option and THEN asking questions post sale. PLEASE PLEASE ask all questions PRIOR to using the Buy It Now option. Also...EVERYTHING WE HAVE IS INCLUDED IN PICTURES. IF IT'S NOT IN THE PICTURE, IT'S NOT INCLUDED.

Item History

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#8101 SOTW Japanese Imperial Soldier - Helmet
The original GI Joe American soldier was unique in appearance - and showed the 'hard life' he lived with the large visible scar that was featured prominently on his cheek. When Hasbro came out with the 'soldiers of the world' line, they probably wanted to distinguish these foreign soldiers easily and left the scar of the face (in addition the face is a different sculpt). There were 6 soldiers released - still not sure exactly what went into their final decision process in how they chose the particular 6). The soldiers included: German Stormtrooper, Japanese Imperial Soldier (with a unique Asian head sculpt), Russian, French Resistance fighter, British fighter, and Austrian Jungle fighter. The Soldiers of the World (SOTW) were marketed in two main ways - you could buy the figure with no accessories (small window box) and then the weapons (small card)...or the figure and accessories were available in a large window box.

A complete Japanese Imperial Soldier would include:

Japanese Helmet - incised HASBRO^Â® Hong Kong
Japanese Uniform Jacket - tagged GI Joe^Â® HASBRO Hong Kong
Japanese Uniform Pants - seldom, if ever, tagged
Japanese Field Pack
Japanese Belt
Japanese Holster
Japanese Nambu Pistol
Japanese Rifle
Japanese Bayonet
Boots, short brown
Order of the Kite Medal

This listing is for a Japanese Imperial Soldier SOTW helmet. It is all original, 1960s Hasbro and is incised HASBRO^Â® Hong Kong. Original Store Stock!! Unused. Note: You are bidding only for the one still unwrapped - the one on the left is for comparison sake only.

ALL ORIGINAL!!

100% VINTAGE * 100% AUTHENTIC * 100% ALL ORIGINAL * NO REPRODUCTIONS *
NO KNOCK OFFS!

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**Excluding special clearance, as-is auctions, and or as noted on rare occasions, all our auctions are 100% general, authentic vintage items. We DO NOT manufacture, buy, nor sell 'high quality repros' (or reproductions of any other quality for that matter!). We believe the value and desirability of the collectibles we sell is in not only their craftsmanship, but also in their heritage.**

- Yes, we do accept returns (click to see specifics below)
- Yes, we do combine shipping (click to see specifics below)
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- Items factory sealed 30, 40 or more years ago, will often come apart from their backings/ties due simply from age (not abuse). If this has occurred prior to our receiving the item, we will make note of this during the listing description. However, if it occurs during shipping/transit, the shipper WILL NOT reimburse and we CANNOT be held accountable for this occurrence and cannot take a return on the item.

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SKU:0080526 RefNumber:R0742159
Please see below for international, payment, shipping, and returns terms.

PAYMENT

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All California residents will be charged 9.25% sales tax - unless you can provide a valid resale number.

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Payment must be received within 7 days of the close of auction. If payment isn't received within 7 days, the auction will be revoked and a Non-Paying Bidder alert will be filed with Ebay.

SHIPPING - Domestic (Continental USA)

Buyer pays $5.40 shipping & insurance (required). (Contiguous US Only!)

Unfortunately, shipping costs have gone up tremendously in the last year, and we hate it, too. We do not try to make money on shipping nor do we charge any handling fees. We quote exact shipping costs.

Most orders will be shipped via UPS Ground if within the contiguous US. Therefore, we will need a street address (no P.O. Box) for shipping. If you have need to ship to a P.O. Box, please contact us before you bid. Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico will be shipped via USPS (email for exact cost). For light, small, or inexpensive items, USPS Priority will be used.

Winning bidder is responsible for all shipping charges. OUr normal shipping days are Tuesdays and Fridays.

For your protection, ALL items with sale price of $250.00 or greater will require signature upon delivery. It is your responsibility to make sure that someone is present to sign for the package.

DAMAGED ITEMS: We take great care to package every item in the best possible way to ensure safe shipment to you. In the unlikely event of damage, you must contact us within 3 days of receiving item. Please save all original packaging or claim cannot be filed. We will assist in the claims process any way possible. Note - USPS claims MUST be filed by the receiver. We do NOT issue any refunds on claims until the shipper has PAID the claim in full. If the shipper does not collect damaged item, it is at our discretion as to whether or not damaged item needs to be returned to us.

Yes! We will combine shipping on multiple orders.

International (Non-U.S.) Buyers - PLEASE READ

Buyer pays EXACT shipping & insurance (required). All packages will be shipped via USPS Global Express Mail. We do not control the cost of shipping. If our quote seems high, it's because we take extra steps in packing to ensure your item arrives to you INTACT and in the same condition as it left here.

We REALLY love selling internationally. We've met many people through the years and many have become our dearest friends. Your business is important and valuable to us. BECAUSE OF THE EXTRAORDINARY AMOUNT OF TIME TO PROCESS INTERNATIONAL ORDERS, WE MUST INSTITUTE A $10 HANDLING CHARGE for auctions ending under $50. Please do not bid, if you are unable to comply with this.

Payment MUST be received within 10 days of you receiving shipping costs.

Sorry...but WE DO NOT FALSIFY CUSTOMS FORMS. Please do not ask us to put down a false amount or classify as a gift.

Winning bidder is responsible for all shipping charges.

DAMAGED ITEMS: We take great care to package every item in the best possible way to ensure safe shipment to you. Items leave us very well packed and ready for travel (packed with bubble wrap and peanuts, and double boxed if necessary). In the unlikely event of breakage, you must notify us within 3 days of receipt and keep ALL packing material (or claim cannot be filed). We will be happy to assist in submitting damage claims. We cannot be held responsible for such loss or damage, and cannot personally reimburse any claims. Once claims process is finalized by the insurer, and if payment is made to us by insurer, we will reimburse buyer within 2 business days of insurer's payment clearing our bank.

Yes! We will combine shipping on multiple orders.

RETURNS

L & L Collectables Return Policy:

It is our desire to provide strong customer satisfaction and a very positive experience for our customers. We do our best to present accurate, detailed information and photos about every item we sell. However, it is the responsibility of the bidder to carefully review all item photos and descriptions and ask appropriate questions. With this in mind, we do realize that differences of opinions can occur. We, too, tire of other sellers' 'you bought it, too bad' attitude. Therefore, we do offer unconditional returns. Here's specific return rules:

Please alert us that you wish to return the item. The item must be postmarked back to us within 5 days of receipt and in the exact condition it was sent out it. Refunds fall into the following categories:

Buy It Now or Fixed price purchases - 100% refund of bid price
Standard Auction - auction ending bid price less 15% restocking fee or $10 whichever is greater. We will, and have, refunded 100% of bid price if item was significantly not as described or has had a serious omission (at our discretion).
As-Is lots - sorry, these are special lots and we do NOT accept returns on these.

If a return is needed, the buyer must contact us by email at auction@landlcollectables.com or by phone at (408) 998-5942. Buyers are responsible for ALL return shipping and insurance costs. Insurance is required and must cover the eBay final bid price.

Stock Photos

Due to time constraints and lack of significant product diversity on a given item, there are some standard items that we use stock photos to represent them. Be assured that the item will be similar to the one represented and will be in a C8 or better condition. As with all our listings, our 'no hastle return policy' is always in affect. We'll also be glad to take photos of items for groups totalling more than $50 - just let us know. Our only caveat is that we can't always know what might be significant to you - please ask questions if there is a specific characteristic/attribute you're looking for.

ABOUT US

L & L Collectables is a small, family run business. We've been buying and selling collectible toys, dolls, models, and related items since the early 1980s. We're located in sunny Northern California and have been attending the local antique, toy, and doll shows for over 20 years now (has it really been that long!?). In the world of collecting, 'small business' often translates to poor customer service - we hope our eBay feedback and history will dismay any concerns you may have. Feel free to contact us via email or phone any time - we actually miss human contact! We always do our best to treat our customers as we would like to be treated. Please see our About Me page for more about us.

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