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On this weekends episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, it’s 1985 M.A.S.K. Vehicles Ranked! Check out this week’s video below and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!
Read MoreBy Destro Designs & Viper Den Studios The first time I rolled up on a G.I. Joe Cobra Surveillance Port, it was at a garage sale in a neighborhood with fancy houses. My mom has always been thrifty, and in the ’80s, before the internet and sites like eBay, you could always talk a price down. Without the data of what an item was selling for elsewhere, people would just go off what they paid and then depreciate the value. It was a win-win for the buyer. So when I…
Read MoreFor a whole generation of Gen-X kids, He-Man was never just another cartoon character. He was the sound of Saturday morning, the smell of plastic action figures fresh from the toy aisle, the flash of a sword held high in front of the TV while we shouted, “By the Power of Grayskull!” like it actually meant something. And maybe that is because, to us, it did. He-Man embodied everything that made growing up in the 1980s feel larger than life. He was strength without cruelty. Courage without cynicism. Power used…
Read MoreStory By @GIJoeRepairShop A new line of toys has hit the shelves of BigBadToyStore! The Order of the Crimson Moon was first announced for crowdfunding exactly two years ago, on June 1, 2024. This line of figures is a collaboration between Fresh Monkey Fiction, BigBadWorkshop, and GrindIron Studios. Many of us first became acquainted with Fresh Monkey Fiction during their fractious Larry Hama figure Kickstarter campaign. In the end, the figure was delivered several years late and, as an apology to backers, included a bag of hands with the figure. I…
Read MoreIn the vast universe of Mobile Suit Gundam, few characters possess the grace, intelligence, and inner strength of Sayla Mass. While giant robots and epic battles often dominate the spotlight, Sayla’s story is one of personal courage, family tragedy, and the determination to forge her own path in a galaxy torn apart by war. To understand Sayla Mass, you must first understand the secret she carries. Born Artesia Som Deikun, Sayla was the daughter of Zeon Zum Deikun, a visionary political leader who dreamed of a better future for humanity…
Read MoreHasbro kicked off Yo Joe June with a pair of exciting additions to the G.I. Joe Classified Series, revealing the long-awaited VAMP Mark II with Clutch and the HAL (Heavy Artillery Laser) with Grand Slam. Both releases bring iconic Sunbow and vintage A Real American Hero nostalgia into the modern 6-inch scale line. The VAMP Mark II arrives loaded with detail and battlefield-ready accessories, featuring the classic light tactical vehicle updated with modern engineering and premium features. Behind the wheel is fan-favorite driver Clutch, sporting an updated Classified Series design…
Read MoreThe year is 20XX. Cobra has done the impossible. Deep beneath the Arctic ice, Cobra Commander unveils his latest weapon: towering combat machines standing over sixty feet tall. Powered by stolen Cybertronian technology, reverse-engineered Battle Android Trooper systems, and experimental M.A.R.S. Industries weapons platforms, these giants threaten to tip the balance of power forever. The G.I. Joe team watches in disbelief. For decades, the Joes have battled Cobra’s tanks, aircraft, submarines, weather dominators, and endless super weapons. Yet this is different. Conventional vehicles are outmatched. Skystrikers can’t penetrate the armor.…
Read MoreFew television characters have captured the hearts of audiences quite like Jeannie, the charming blonde genie played by the legendary Barbara Eden. More than 60 years after I Dream of Jeannie first premiered in 1965, the series remains one of the most beloved sitcoms in television history, and Barbara Eden remains one of pop culture’s most recognizable icons. But how did Barbara Eden land the role that would change her life forever? Before becoming Jeannie, Eden was a hardworking actress who appeared in numerous television shows throughout the 1950s and…
Read MoreHasbro continued its annual YoJoeJune celebration with the reveal of two exciting additions to the G.I. Joe Classified Series: King Cobra Commander and Deep Six. Both figures bring something unique to the line, but it’s the debut of King Cobra Commander that has generated the most discussion among longtime collectors and fans. For years, G.I. Joe enthusiasts have requested a modern version of the hooded Cobra Commander, one of the most iconic looks associated with the character. The hooded appearance dates back to the classic Marvel comic series and became…
Read MoreBy Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios There are so many different versions of the G.I. Joe lore and continuity between the cartoon, file cards, and personal head canon that it’s almost impossible to keep a laser shot focused through all of them. But Beach Head’s scowl and badass, take-no-shit, kill-’em-all attitude does exactly that. We all see Beach Head the same way, largely. Right from the jump in Arise, Serpentor, Arise!, he’s acting like the fun police for all the Joes. General Hawk tries to understand that everyone has…
Read MoreCobra is one of the most iconic villain organizations in pop culture, and in this episode of The Mythologies with DISMA we explore its many origins, from Marvel Comics and ARBCO to Cobra-La, while uncovering the secrets behind Cobra Commander and his rise to power. Join us as we examine Cobra’s legendary allies and villains, including Destro, Baroness, Major Bludd, Firefly, Storm Shadow, Zartan, the Dreadnoks, Dr. Mindbender, and many more, along with the bizarre experiments, factions, and cults that shaped the organization. If you’re a fan of G.I. Joe,…
Read MoreTHE MONSTERS ARE COMING! All New Operation Monster Force Phantom Corps Command Unit by @BigBadWorkShop Review by @Yorktownjoe! Check it out in the player below, and be sure and follow him on Instagram and YouTube for his latest videos and photography!
Read MoreWhen fans think of the ThunderCats, the first name that usually comes to mind is Lion-O. But for many viewers who grew up with the classic 1985 cartoon, there was another hero who quietly stole the show. He wasn’t the leader. He wasn’t the chosen one. He was the mechanic, the inventor, the warrior, and the toughest member of the team. His name was Panthro. Panthro made his debut in the original ThunderCats animated series produced by Rankin/Bass. With his blue-gray skin, muscular build, and trademark nunchaku, he immediately stood…
Read MoreBy: R.A. Rayne Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu is the first Star Wars film in theaters in seven years, and despite being the Number 1 movie globally, many are calling it a failure. Why? I have seen the movie twice within a 3-day period, and enjoyed it both times. If you are a fan of The Mandalorian series, you will love the film. It has everything fans have come to love from the show, without making you have to watch the series to know what is happening. It is…
Read MoreCheck out the latest episode of G.I. Retro as we dive into Part 3 of the classic G.I. Joe mini-series, The Revenge of Cobra! This chapter takes the Joes on a globe-trotting adventure that feels less like a military mission and more like something straight out of an Indiana Jones movie. Ancient mysteries, hidden dangers, exotic locations, and Cobra’s relentless pursuit of power create one of the most unique episodes in the early animated saga. Be sure and like and subscribe and support G.I. Retro!
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