The Python Patrol sub-set was responsible for some of the weirdest Cobra uniform color schemes of the time. While the set has a unifying palette of colors and patterns, they’re not commonly placed on the figures in the same way. All featured a snakeskin pattern, but some were across pants and shirts while others were only on small parts like
Read moreIs Thunder one of the most forgotten of the early 80s GI Joe drivers? I don’t know why, looking at his figure. While he may not have been as colorful as others, his uniform and accessories were unique for the time. Outfitted in a very realistic looking uniform with flak vest and chest holster, he has some of the most
Read moreWell, I really really thought I was done with the snow themed figures a few days ago. Along came spring, and along with it, another snow storm. For the occasion, I broke out another fella in white. This time it’s the second version of Iceberg. In 1993, I was fully into GI Joe and action figure collecting as an adult.
Read moreWhen I covered a few of the individual Kre-O figures a while back, I mentioned having the most pure fun with GI Joe since the days of Sigma 6. I’ll go one better with the building sets and say that I’ve been transported back to the days of assemble-your-own vehicles and accessories. I know that pre-assembled vehicles have been a
Read moreWay back when I started this blog, I covered a figure actually code named GI Joe. I’m sure every kid at some point asked the question, “Which one is GI Joe?” It’s a logical question to ask, since that’s the name on every package. Of course, the generation prior to the Real American Hero era understood that GI Joe was
Read moreDuring the 25th anniversary series, there were many figures on fans’ want lists. The Defense of Cobra Island seven pack put a few of most wanted Cobra army builders in our hands. The original Alley Viper was one of them, and most of that mold continues to show up in modern versions of the popular urban assault trooper. Less accessorized
Read moreWell, I thought winter was finished around these parts, but I guess there’s one last blast coming through. In honor of that, and this crazy season of apocalyptic snowfall, here’s Snow Storm. Part of the Battle Corps series, his claim to fame with collectors comes from a variation. This figure, along with the same year’s redesigned Outback, was intended for
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Hey, do you live near the top-secret Joe A Day HQ (Kansas City metro area), and want a chance to win free tickets to an advance screening of GI Joe: Retaliation? Just email KansasCity@43kix.com by March 24th for a chance to win a pass for two. I’ll be there too, and I’ll be bringing along a selection of GI Joe
Read moreIt’s too bad Hasbro doesn’t feel the need to include file cards with the Retaliation movie figures. An interesting looking new Cobra trooper, the Cyber Ninja I’m sure could have benefited from some sort of backstory. Maybe I’m just being a crotchety old vintage collector, but surely it can’t add too much to the cost, or take away from the
Read moreI really like Star Brigade, the fairly grand experiment at the end of the original small scale GI Joe line. Maybe experiment is the wrong word. Some may say desperate attempt to boost sales. Was Hasbro prescient, foretelling the successful relaunch of Star Wars under their banner? Were they trying to catch some of that galaxy far away’s lightning in
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