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Rediscovering the 1990 G.I. Joe Retaliator: Sky Patrol’s Underrated Heavy Hitter

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Story By Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m sticking with G.I. Joe 1990 and a really cool vehicle with the Retaliator. I had a Dragonfly, a Tomahawk, a Mamba, a Skystorm and a Fang 2 as a kid, but the Retaliator was just past my childhood. I never knew anything about it till I got back into collecting and watched the modern series which I only watched as an adult(I use that term loosely lol). I was able to pick up a couple parts lots recently and make…

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G.I.Joe Half The Battle 

80s Cartoon Fans, This One’s For You! Breaking Down Arise Serpentor Arise Pt. 5

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On this week’s episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, I review the classic G.I. Joe Cartoon episode “Arise Serpentor Arise Pt. 5” 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!

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Remembering Bullhorn: A Look Back at the 1990 G.I. Joe Era at The Outpost

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Story By Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. I’ve recently been watching GI Joe episodes and getting into the 1990 run. For me I was a diehard 1982 fan even going back to the 12 inch figures. I missed out on most 83-85 figures but had enough to harness a love that would carry me into my future as a collector. I did receive a great amount of Joe figures and vehicles from 86-89 and 1990 would be the last year my brothers and I would receive any Joes as…

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“Operation Dragonfire: The Underrated Spark that Kept G.I. Joe Burning”

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Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. I’ve recently been watching GI Joe Operation Dragonfire. This is the 1989 series where DIC took over. It’s also starts up where the 1987 GI Joe the movie left off. As a kid GI Joe the movie was kind of my end from what I can remember as watching the animated series. I did receive a few of the figures from 89-90 as gifts but at this point in my life a was active in work , sports, and parties. The Dragonfire…

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Farewell to a Gentle Voice: Remembering Lee Weaver

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There are voices from our childhood that settle into our memories—not because they were the loudest or the flashiest, but because they carried heart. Lee Weaver was one of those voices. For many of us who grew up glued to weekday afternoons or Saturday mornings, G.I. Joe was more than just a cartoon. It was a world of bravery, humor, danger, and friendship. Behind those adventures were real people lending warmth and humanity to the characters we adored. Lee Weaver was one such presence, giving life to Alpine—a steady climber…

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G.I. Joe Classified G.I.Joe 

G.I. Joe Classified Retro 6-Inch Action Figures Wave 7 Case of 4 (PRE ORDER HERE)

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G.I. Joe Classified Retro 6-Inch Action Figures Wave 7 Case of 4: CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER Yo Joe!A Real American Hero returns on classic cardbacks for the 21st century!Super-articulated action figures bring G.I. Joe and Cobra teams to life with a ton of accessories.Case contains 4 individually packaged figures.The classic is back at 6-inches with these G.I. Joe Classified Series Retro Cardback 6-Inch Action Figures. You’ll marvel at these legendary action figures, ready to fight for freedom wherever there’s trouble. With the most realistic interpretations of these figures yet, you’ll…

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G.I. Joe Outpost Spotlight: The 1984 Watch Tower & Lost Art of Small Playsets

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Story By Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Throughout the eighties Hasbro put out a ton of small play sets that were really cool. I’m still not sure why Hasbro today has not tapped into the smaller more affordable play sets and accessories packs like a firing range or Bivouac for the Classified. The 1984 Watch Tower is also one that is relatively simple and would give a really cool scenery set to display and capture pics for the Classified Joes. As simple as the 1984 Watch Tower is, it…

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G.I. Joe Classified G.I.Joe 

SNEAK ATTACK AT MCM: New Retro-Cardback & Name-Only Reveals for G.I. Joe at London!

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Attention, Joe collectors! At this year’s MCM Comic Con London, G.I. Joe fans got a major dose of nostalgia-meets-modern-articulation with some killer reveals. First up: full digital renders and packaging drops for the Retro Cardback line under the G.I. Joe Classified Series banner featuring: Female Crimson Guard — a bold new take on the elite Cobra force, dressed in classic crimson with modern detailing. Zap — Rafael “Zap” Melendez gets the retro treatment with his vintage-inspired deco paired with premium articulation. Crazy Legs — David “Crazy Legs” Thomas also joins…

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“UNVEILING THE LEGENDARY LEGACY: A DEEP DIVE INTO THE HISTORY OF GI JOE – 1993 | BATTLE CORPS”

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Today Ken from ToyKennections gives us a history of the 1993 G.I. Joe Battle Corps lineup of action figures! Check out the video below and share your thoughts with us in the comments. As always be sure to subscribe to ToyKennections channel on YouTube for all of Ken’s latest videos!

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G.I.Joe IACON CITY - The Transformers Forum 

G.I. Joe. Transformers. Adult Animation: The Epic ‘Energon Universe’ Is Coming

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A bold new chapter is opening for fans of action-animation. The shared franchise known as the Energon Universe—which unites the legendary brands of G.I. Joe and Transformers under the banner of mature storytelling—has taken an exciting leap off the comic-page and into development for adult animation.(Source: Deadline) Behind the scenes, powerhouse creators are writing the next evolution of this franchise. Robert Kirkman’s imprint Skybound Entertainment has partnered with Hasbro Entertainment to bring the universe to life for a more adult audience. The series adaptation is being led by Joe Henderson (known…

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Diving Deep with Destro’s Frogmen! G.I. Joe 1990 Undertow Figure Review

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Story By Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at 1990 Undertow. His file card lists him as Destro’s frogmen, and an elite diver with a special designed suit to dive through any environment such as oil and sludge. Undertow Does make his way into the animated series and into the comics for what I could gather, but even AI mode on Google could not confirm, so maybe one of our comic experts here can confirm that. This figure is sharp looking and has some really…

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