The new sculpt period produced four new versions of the venerable cobra android trooper, some of which were repainted time and time again during the era. The initial redesign bore a certain resemblance to the original 1986 BAT, but with a modern robotic twist. However, the initial version was missing the interchangeable arm, the most memorable element of the
Read moreGI Joe comic fans waited years to get an action figure representation of the legendary Eskimo mercenary, and in 2004, Hasbro delivered with this first ever version, released as part of the Valor Vs. Venom comic packs–wait, what’s that? I put up the wrong picture? This is his son, Ghost Bear? Say what? Well, sorry about that–meant to post the
Read moreWhat’s the most ridiculous military specialty you’ve heard of for a Joe team member? How about veterinarian? Maybe it’s not ridiculous for the Joe team. After all, somebody’s gotta be around to give Junkyard, Order, Lamont, Sandstorm, Max and Timber their parvo and heartworm shots. Dr. Link Talbot made his debut in the Valor vs. Venom series, the storyline in
Read moreRecondo is one of those fan favorites that folks clamor for in every new incarnation of GI Joe, and most of the time Hasbro has obliged. In the 2000’s series, he saw three separate releases, twice as a driver. Were they calling back to his Tiger Force days? The body mold was used in 2003 to create both Double Clutch
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