Over 300 G.I Joe action figures, specially issued by Hasbro, are dropped by parachute from the roof of the Hyatt Regency hotel to waiting fans below to launch the 16th annual International G.I. Joe Collectors' Convention in Kansas City, Missouri, August 14, 2009. Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

Over 300 G.I Joe action figures, specially issued by Hasbro, are dropped by parachute from the roof of the Hyatt Regency hotel to waiting fans below to launch the 16th annual International G.I. Joe Collectors' Convention in Kansas City, Missouri, August 14, 2009.

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