G.I. Joe Action Figure

In 1998, Hasbro issued a new G.I. Joe action figure representing a Japanese-American soldier of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. According to Hasbro, the face is a composite taken from several photographs of Japanese Americans. The rifle is an M1. The soldier also carries a large backpack radio. The gear is typical of what was worn by 442nd soldiers during the rescue of the "Lost Texas Battalion" in Southern France.