Star Brigade Napkins
Happy Birthday to Me! Now I’m gonna a have a big ol’ piece of chocolate cake on a Star Brigade napkin, and a cold brew in a Sky Patrol stein. Yo Joe!
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Assembly Required 2017
Code Name: Iowa’s yearly GI Joe con Assembly Required went down last Saturday, and the entire JAD family made the trip up to Des Moines. As usual, Code Name: Iowa and all the volunteers, exhibitors, and vendors made it a day to remember. The event is a great regional experience for collectors and kids alike, with a modest sales floor,
Read moreKre-O Outpost Defender
By KansasBrawler While I didn’t have it growing up, ever since I got lucky and found the Wal-Mart exclusive Rise of Cobra Outpost Defender, I’ve been kind of obsessed with that little set. It’s a great little piece and the design is perfect. As a fan of the Outpost Defender, it’s pretty easy to guess what my feelings towards the
Read moreLCV and Devilfish in ’87 Hasbro Dealer Catalog
Dealer catalogs can be a trove of fascinating images. This page from 1987 showcases the LCV and Devilfish, each in detailed diorama fashion. When placed in such an interesting environment and lit dramatically, even the goofy LCV is lent an air of greater realism. The Devilfish of course needs no such help. Image via orangeslime.com
Read moreLt. Falcon Costume Pattern (1987 Butterick)
Happy Halloween! I hope you and yours are having a fun (and safe) evening of Trick or Treating, or Whatever and Whatevering. Mrs. JAD and I will be out with the JAD Kids, gathering lots of sugary treats. Of course, we’ll all brush our teeth extra carefully tonight after consuming copious amounts of sucrose and fructose. After all, you don’t
Read moreThe Power of Packaging: Secret of the Mummy’s Tomb
Mummies and GI Joe go way back–all the way to the 70s. As a kid just barely aware of the large scale Joes that predated my childhood Real American Heros, I was somehow aware of the original search for the mummy set. Maybe it was the Peter Pan book and record. As an adult collector, I think that set perfectly
Read moreMutt & Junkyard Knockoff Minifigure
Continuing our coverage of the recent release of an assortment of GI Joe themed minifigures based on a certain popular brick-based format, we’ve got a version of the team’s original MP and K-9 unit. Mutt and Junkyard have been favorites of mine since 1984, and it’s great to see them interpreted in this form, even if they’re not an official
Read more50th Anniversary Dusty
By KansasBrawler I’ve never been a terribly big fan of Dusty. It’s not that I don’t like the character, it’s just I’ve never found his figures to be terribly interesting. It kind of surprises me that I have so many modern versions of Dusty. The Pursuit of Cobra version is great and I find myself strangely drawn to the 50th
Read moreJungle Mission
By Flag Points Don Our old Flag Points Podcast buddy Don has returned to the scene with a dio series. The first part finds the Joe team going up against Cobra in the jungle. There’s more to come in the future. With Dave contributing last week, and now Don getting into the act, it’s looking like the band’s getting back
Read moreBlowtorch Blowout: Part 3
By Past Nastification The modern era has given us new versions of Blowtorch. The first, from 2009, is a modern interpretation of the classic 1984 design. It’s packed with detail and sculpting. Plus extra gear that would indicate Blowtorch has some cross-training as a firefighter, which makes sense. Like many modern era figures, the added articulation doesn’t mean that the
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