I didn't know that this box variation existed until just a couple of years ago. Probably released in 1968, the late issue figure boxes featured a new construction method for the box lids. Instead of printing paper lithographs and adhering them to plain cardboard lids, Hasbro actually printed the lid art onto the cardboard itself, which was then folded into the lid shape. Hasbro did not produce this box style for very long and hence this box variation is very rare and hard to come by.

This example comes mint in box with narrow Navy manual, GI Joe club folder, Removal of Boots instructions, rank insignia and ID ribbons. The figure is a late issue soft head patent figure (Adventurer). He is wearing a single pocket, three button, two snap, work shirt tagged GI Joe R Hasbro Japan, dungarees tagged GI Joe R Hasbro Japan that have a piece of paper sewn into the seam right behind the tag. The uniform is mint, unplayed with and factory stiff. He is also wearing short black boots. Unfortunately, the box has sustained some damage. The lid has some creasing on the front and the box bottom, which is an interesting bluish green color, had several splits when I received the set. Overall, a really rare variation of the Action Sailor.