G.I. Joe Tactical Battle Platform Battery Cover
Hasbro • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
Toy Category
Playset Accessory
Year Released
1985
Condition
Good to Very Good; shows minor surface scuffing but the critical hinge clips and locking tab appear intact without stress marks.
Estimated Market Value
$8.00 - $15.00
Description
A dark grey, rectangular plastic battery compartment door with a textured finish. It features two hinge clips on the top edge and a securing tab on the bottom edge. This part is designed to hold batteries in place for the electronic computer/radar station of the Tactical Battle Platform playset.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$8.00 - $15.00
Auction Estimate
$10.00
Toy Identity
Edition Details
Original 1980s standard release; manufactured in the USA or Hong Kong (dependent on specific distribution)
Model Number
Product Number 5157
Toy Type
Molded Plastic Replacement Part
Toy Condition
Good to Very Good; shows minor surface scuffing but the critical hinge clips and locking tab appear intact without stress marks.
Packaging Condition
No Packaging; loose accessory item.
Rarity & Significance
Common as a part of the original playset, but moderately difficult to find individually. Small parts like battery covers are frequently lost or suffer from broken clips, making them popular replacement items for collectors restoring vintage sets.
Special Features
Features a specific stippled/pebbled texture typical of Hasbro's 1980s military-style playsets; includes pressure-fit hinge clips.
Notable Variations
While the color is consistent, some later reissues of the mold (e.g., for the 1989 Python Patrol or subsequent versions) may have slight variations in the shade of grey or plastic density.