G.I. Joe Phantom X-19 Stealth Fighter (Hasbro) TV Commercial - 1989

Описание: G.I. Joe Phantom X-19 Stealth Fighter (Hasbro) (1988)

Release Dates and Regional Names:
North America: 1988
Europe Australia: Aligned with North American rollout in 1988-1989

Manufacturer: Hasbro

Type: Stealth Fighter Jet Vehicle Playset
Media: Physical Plastic Vehicle with Figure

Description and Design:
The Phantom X-19 Stealth Fighter is a large-scale G.I. Joe vehicle featuring futuristic angular stealth styling in black and gray with red accents. The jet includes an opening cockpit for two figures removable missiles and bombs folding wings for storage retractable landing gear and a hidden rear compartment. The detailed design emphasizes radar-evading shapes with molded panel lines and engine details. The set includes exclusive pilot Ghostrider (in removable helmet) with realistic flight suit.

Key Features:
Vehicle: Approximately 18-20 inches long with poseable wings and gear
Mechanics: Opening cockpit canopy bomb bay doors missile launchers (spring-fired projectiles)
Figure: Ghostrider pilot with removable helmet backpack and pistol
Accessories: 8 missiles 4 bombs removable engine covers
Interaction: Fits standard 3.75-inch G.I. Joe figures for multi-crew missions

Additional Details:
Target Audience: Children ages 5+ for imaginative aerial combat play
Compatibility: Works with other G.I. Joe vehicles and figures for expanded battles

Historical Context:
Released in 1988 by Hasbro during the Real American Hero line's peak the Phantom X-19 captured late 1980s fascination with stealth aircraft like the F-117 Nighthawk. The angular design and Ghostrider pilot made it a standout vehicle for anti-Cobra missions appearing in comics and animated series. It emphasized high-tech espionage themes amid the line's military fantasy evolution.

Did You Know?
Ghostrider was an exclusive pilot with molded helmet details for stealth missions.
The folding wings allowed compact storage while maintaining display appeal.
Bomb bay doors opened to drop plastic bombs for dramatic attack play.
The set encouraged collecting additional Joes for full squadron operations.
It remains one of the most iconic and sought-after vehicles from the 1988 wave.

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