Looking back at the first series of 80s Joes, I get a sense that these images more than any others would make a great collage. Has anyone done that yet? 1982’s Joes to me are an excellent continuation of the 60s and 70s package paintings, at least they give me the same feeling of action and adventure.
Zap is another bit of card art that doesn’t match his toy–at least his face. Although individual head sculpts were planned for the 1983 refitted Joes, the production figures’ heads were the same as the previous assortment. I’ve seen pics of Breaker, and some say Doc used the Short-Fuze design (not sure if that’s true) but I haven’t seen an alternate Zap.
Some Joe fans seem to have a fascination with seeing the original thirteen Joe team figures done in the style of the day. I count myself as one of them. As crazy as it sounds, I must admit I would loved to have seen a 1993 interpretation of Grand Slam.…
Short-Fuze is one of those original Joes who never really got his.moment in the sun. He was pretty quickly relegated to history after the first series of figures, and never received a revival in later years like Hawk or Grunt. The closest he came was with Downtown, another blonde mortarman,…
There's a charm about the original thirteen Real American Hero GI Joe figures that transcends the differences between the early figures and later releases. Say what you will about the repeated parts and simple sculpts and paint schemes, but I still love the class of '82-83. I find it hard…
”The joys of the early 1980’s G.I. Joe. Zap ,just like all the rest, can never go out of style.They bring back sweet memories, of care -free childhood days once again.”-”Yo Joe!”
The alternate Zap was just shown last week at a toy show. I think it’s pretty poor and we’re better off with it unreleased.
Since it was on facebook, there’s no way to find the link again. I miss message boards. And, yes, get off my lawn.
I enjoy all the figures’ cardart, but I agree that the first series really hits a nostalgic spot for the early ’80s. Maybe the overall warm tone? Zap’s pose reminds me of the classic Marx bazooka soldier plastic army man.
”The joys of the early 1980’s G.I. Joe. Zap ,just like all the rest, can never go out of style.They bring back sweet memories, of care -free childhood days once again.”-”Yo Joe!”
The alternate Zap was just shown last week at a toy show. I think it’s pretty poor and we’re better off with it unreleased.
Since it was on facebook, there’s no way to find the link again. I miss message boards. And, yes, get off my lawn.
I enjoy all the figures’ cardart, but I agree that the first series really hits a nostalgic spot for the early ’80s. Maybe the overall warm tone? Zap’s pose reminds me of the classic Marx bazooka soldier plastic army man.
My favorite Zap is still the Sonic Fighters version. Great mustache.