I was perusing my hard drive for interesting GI Joe images when I came across this oldie from 2004. Remember when Hasbro’s weird press image style was a stark white background with accessories laid flat or superimposed among the figures? Well, at least it’s a more accurate representation of the toys than the weird satin Photoshop filter that’s used on modern press pics.
Whatever happened to Andy and George? The two friends, and members of the GI Joe club appeared in ads for the toys and club during the early years of Joe. I don't think they made it into the Adventure Team era. The GI Joe figures in this ad look preternaturally…
The Real American Hero series had the distinction of being the first comic book advertised on television. It was also Hasbro's creative way of marketing its relaunched toyline without having to stick to the regulations of the day regarding animation and toys. Have we mentioned here how effective the 80s…
Mattel's Heroes in Action series was set of small scale figures produced in 1975. It's interesting to see all-out military figures from this time, considering that Hasbro's GI Joe had been transitioned over to an adventure theme. Maybe Mattel were banking on the longevity of a war comic like Sgt.…
I found some old pictures from this era recently, too. My fave was the green haired Serpentor. It made no sense, but was the type of oddball thing I could see for Serpentor.
This is still the best Firefly figure ever released and is the cheapest, too.
This image may not be dynamic, but the crisp quality does make the figures look appealing. Scrap Iron looks better, for some reason. And not only is that Firefly great, but he’s got his original gear AND it’s in black!
I found some old pictures from this era recently, too. My fave was the green haired Serpentor. It made no sense, but was the type of oddball thing I could see for Serpentor.
This is still the best Firefly figure ever released and is the cheapest, too.
”Vintage or New, G.I.Joe/Cobra action figures rule.”
This image may not be dynamic, but the crisp quality does make the figures look appealing. Scrap Iron looks better, for some reason. And not only is that Firefly great, but he’s got his original gear AND it’s in black!