The Kre-O figures are some of the most fun I’ve had with GI Joe in a long while. They blend nostalgia with a sense of building set fun to create a highly addictive and enjoyably innocent set of toys. The Cobra Trooper figure distills what makes this series so enjoyable. The hallmarks of the classic figure are represented in fine
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I know what you’re thinking: What?! An El Camino? First, there’s a fuzzy-headed Lego wannabe and now this? What else would you expect from Joe A Day? Twitziller is back with an item that represents a certain scene stealing vehicle from the Retaliation trailers. Check it out right here.
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Twitziller returns with another True Heroes Field Report. It’s Steel with Waverunner. Hey, they’re adding code names to this line. Nice. Check it out right here, complete with gratuitous Retaliation three-pack Firefly.
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I’m not really a news site, but these figures have me really excited, especially the Kre-O. Here are the Hasbro press shots.
Read moreDave from Flag Points checks in with a Field Report, and it’s a classic from 1984: the man, the myth, the legend: Thunder! I echo his sentiments about this figure. It’s a great one.
Read moreJD sent a Christmas present to the site today, with a Field Report review of the new Collectors Club FSS Dice! If only he had sent the actual figure… Check it out right here.
Read moreThey say a hero is only as interesting as his villains. That’s certainly been true with GI Joe and Cobra. The followup to the greatest Joes list has been posted, this time presenting the Cobras. Again I was part of Underscoopfire’s panel who chose among the dozens of Cobra characters and troops to be compiled in a list of the
Read moreI was asked by Howie Decker of Underscoopfire to be part of a panel of other bloggers, podcasters, and collectors to choose among the myriad of Joe characters to be compiled in a list of the greatest. Luckily it fell to Howie and his crew to break it all down scientifically (I think). Check out the final list here, and
Read moreThe first time I saw the original Alley Viper was at a flea market in the early 90’s. I had been out of GI Joe collecting for a few years, and had not yet discovered the wonderful Tomart’s guide that would present me with pictures of all the Joes and Cobras I had missed. The figure was sitting in a
Read moreFlag Points episode 34 is up for your listening pleasure. Carson from 3djoes.com joins us to talk about his amazing site. Also on the show, I continue Knock It Off, in which I cover the many GI Joe knock-offs from years past. This time it’s European Force. Check out the show right here. While you’re listening to the segment, you can
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