By KansasBrawler FSS 3.0 Muskrat is kind of a big deal for me since he’s about the only member of the lineup I wasn’t exposed to as a kid. Yes, I had Battle Corps Muskrat growing up, but that guy is so bizarre, looking back, I don’t know if I ever used him as Muskrat. He was usually a cyborg
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By KansasBrawler Oh, Kenny Loggins…“Footloose” is such a great song. It just puts a dumbass grin on my face the moment I hear the opening chords. It may be a cheesy wedding dance staple, but that doesn’t mean it’s not fun. Sorry, my bad…I’m not supposed to be talking about the song “Footloose.” I’m supposed to be talking about the
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By KansasBrawler The Collectors’ Club’s first foray into modern-style construction came in the form of Dial-Tone, arguably one of the most popular characters that somehow managed to avoid getting updated during the 25th Anniversary line. (Sorry, I don’t count the Crimson Strike Team set since there really wasn’t much done in terms of having to create characters whole cloth—they either
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The GI Joe Collectors’ Club is focused mainly on the 3 & 3/4 inch era these days, and that’s only natural considering that those of us who grew up with the brand in the 80s and 90s are now of an age to pass through a time of nostalgia as well as access to some discretionary funds. Of course, some
Read moreMan, I really miss the o-ring. I don’t want to sound like a dinosaur whose only interest is in the old construction, or who pines only for a rigid return to the old 80’s style. I realize that time marches on, especially in the toy world. The old Joes, as great as they are, just wouldn’t stand up to today’s
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