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On this week’s episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, it’s MAIN CHARACTER MAY with Storm Shadow Pt.4! This week we take a look at Storm Shadow in the cartoons and comics! 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 MoreHEY, I’M A GOURMET! All New “Roadblock” Trading card of the day “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 MoreBy Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios G.I. Joe1986 barrels on with this installment: The Viper. 1986 brought us so much in pop culture, movies, and a reaching maturity that helped us better understand the military acumen of the line. So much about this figure featured modern-day equipment, and my understanding of it was key. The Viper is such an important figure in the entire line because it is the replacement for the Trooper/Officer, a staple of the Cobra Army. The Trooper is such an iconic figure. It’s up there…
Read MoreWhen The Transformers: The Movie hit theaters in 1986, it shocked an entire generation. Kids walked into the movie expecting another colorful adventure with the heroic Optimus Prime leading the Autobots to victory. Instead, they witnessed one of the most emotional moments in cartoon history — Optimus Prime dying after his brutal battle with Megatron. For many fans, the blame landed squarely on the shoulders of Hot Rod. The young Autobot jumped into Optimus Prime’s final fight, trying to help, but accidentally gave Megatron the opening he needed. For years,…
Read MoreMemorial Day is a time to honor sacrifice, courage, and the heroes who gave everything in service to others. While most people associate those themes with real-world military history, one comic book issue unexpectedly captured the emotional weight of sacrifice better than almost any other in the history of licensed comics: G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #109. Released in 1991 by Marvel Comics, “Death in the Desert” stunned longtime readers by killing off several beloved Joe team members in one brutal mission gone wrong. Among the fallen were fan…
Read MoreFew things shaped the world of G.I. Joe more than the legendary file cards written by Larry Hama. Packed with military detail, personality, and unforgettable storytelling, these tiny character bios transformed action figures into living legends. In this countdown, we explore and rank the 25 greatest G.I. Joe file cards ever written by Hama, highlighting the characters that left the biggest impact on fans of the franchise. Check out the video below then Like And Subscribe to DISMA on YouTube and support his work!
Read MoreOn this weekend’s Half The Battle shorty, We take a look at Masters of the Universe Origins Duplico! 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 MoreDive into Part 2 of The Revenge of Cobra as G.I. Retro uncovers a shocking possibility — is there a hidden X-Men cameo buried in the classic Sunbow cartoon? Join the hunt for retro animation secrets, Easter eggs, and comic connections that longtime Joe and Marvel fans won’t want to miss!
Read MoreBy Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios Some of my favorite figures come calling in this edition of G.I. Joe1986. The remainder of the figures I consider icons. As this year progressed, some of my favorite figures came out. The militaristic realism, mixed with a little bit of futuristic elements, made these figures so ridiculously awesome. The BAT (Battle Android Trooper) One of the most noticeably absurd aspects of the Sunbow cartoon was that everyone was the worst shot of all time, and everyone was an escape artist. Whether it…
Read MoreStep back into the world of classic 1980s animation with this fun and nostalgic episode from the G.I. Retro channel! In “The Great Debate: Hair or Hood?,” the discussion dives into one of the most memorable moments from G.I. Joe: The Revenge of Cobra, Part 1! Specifically, is Zartan wearing a hood or is it just his hair? Check out the video in the player below then please head over to the G.I. Joe Retro channel and SUBSCRIBE!
Read MoreStory By @GIJoeRepairShop In the late 1980’s, I moved to the Scottish Highlands. I lived not far from the castle and other locations used in the film “Highlander.” It was a point of pride for the locals that such a high-budget Hollywood movie had been filmed there only a few years earlier. The movie itself is a crazy tale of the medieval Scottish Highlands and 1980’s New York. The main actor is French, playing a Scot. The actor playing a Spaniard has a broad Scottish accent, and the actor playing…
Read MoreAmong the many unforgettable members of Cobra’s infamous Dreadnoks, few stand out quite like Buzzer. At first glance, Buzzer looks exactly like what you would expect from a violent biker gang member. He wears ripped denim, carries a roaring chainsaw, sports dark sunglasses, and thrives on intimidation and destruction. Most people see him as nothing more than a savage thug who enjoys tearing things apart. But according to his filecard, the truth behind Buzzer is far more fascinating — and tragic. What makes Buzzer unique in the world of G.I.…
Read MoreWhen Mortal Kombat first exploded into arcades in 1992, it didn’t just attract players—it triggered a full-blown cultural panic. Kids crowded around cabinets in pizza joints, malls, and arcades, mesmerized by digitized fighters ripping out spines, freezing opponents solid, and finishing battles with gruesome “Fatalities.” To gamers, it was revolutionary. To worried parents and politicians, it was the beginning of the end. At the time, most fighting games looked relatively cartoonish. Street Fighter II dominated arcades with colorful characters and flashy special moves, but its violence was tame compared to…
Read MoreOn this week’s episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, it’s MAIN CHARACTER MAY with Storm Shadow Pt.3! This week we discuss the filecards. 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 Jumping right into more of the G.I. Joe figures from this incredible year, I’m starting off with what was my favorite Roadblock. I know V1 holds a special place in people’s hearts, but he was largely shirtless, so this one — looking tough as hell in his vest, sporting a white tee and his classic L7A2 GPMG with tripod — just hit differently. A really, really awesome figure. I didn’t get him right away, but I loved this version, and when he started…
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