I like almost everything about the short-lived and mostly forgotten Adventures of GI Joe 2010 line. The packaging did a fine job of trying to create a world for these toys. The only problem–no bad guys to fight. This particular set seems inspired by the modern take on the Mission: Impossible franchise.
When did Ethan Hunt discover the Nintendo Power Glove? When I happened upon the Adventures of GI Joe 2010 series, some of which I remember seeing during their time of release in the late 90's, I was intrigued by the look and the audacity of the concept, but my interest…
You're probably thinking: Okay, Rob--you've been skipping days here at your supposedly daily GI Joe blog, and now you're once again featuring something non-GI Joe. For the first part, yes--I have missed quite a few days. No big deal. For the second part, yes--this isn't a GI Joe toy, but…
Packaging sells toys, doesn't it? We're starting a new little feature that focuses purely on the packaging side of things. It's The Power of Packaging. Like the other aspects of the brand that have been covered here at JAD, expect the unexpected. My tastes are always a bit eclectic. GI…
Very 1980s-looking. Also, the Joe head dotting the “i” is apparently a Universal Soldier.
I did not know these toys even existed. Hard to believe it was only 2010.
The art looks more vintage than modern. Like a ’70s spy novel cover. Which isn’t bad, but not very cutting-edge, futuristic marketing.