Yo Joe! Ranking the ’85 Joes Like It’s Saturday Morning!
On this week’s episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, I RANK All the 1985 G.I. Joe figures . And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!
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Classified and Amplified: Rock ‘N Roll Brings the Retro Thunder!
Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the G.I. Joe Classified Retro Rock ‘N Roll. When the original Classified Rock ‘N Roll came out I thought it was a great figure, but it didn’t capture the original Rick ‘N Roll. When this one came out I grabbed him just because of the original 13 feel he has to him. I had the original Rock ‘N Roll as a kid and he was always one of my favorites. The character looked a lot like…
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Mind Games in Pleasant Cove: How ‘Flint’s Vacation’ Foreshadowed Modern Media Manipulation
In the 1985 episode “Flint’s Vacation” from G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, the series delves into the unsettling realm of media manipulation and mind control, themes that resonate even more profoundly today. This episode stands out not just for its adventurous plot but for its prescient commentary on the potential dangers of subliminal messaging in mass media. A Seaside Sojourn Turns Sinister The episode begins with Flint visiting his cousin in the quaint town of Pleasant Cove. However, he quickly notices something amiss: the townspeople, including his own relatives,…
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12-Inch Comeback: Rediscovering G.I. Joe’s Forgotten Giants from 2009!
Story By Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m rolling it back a bit when GI Joe along with other companies still made 12 inch figures. In 2009 “The Rise of Cobra” was released along with several cool 3-3/4 inch figures and vehicles both from the movie along with some classic characters from our childhood such as Chuckles from the assault on Cobra Island pack. Along with these were also some really cool 12 inch figures from the Movie as well as figures based on the ARAH line like…
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The Secret Origin of Starduster – G.I. Joe’s Jetpack Mystery with ToyKennections and 3DJoes!
Today Ken from ToyKennections discusses the origins of the 1980s G.I. Joe character “Starduster” With 3DJoes.com curator Carson Mataxis! 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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Unmasking the Real Heroes: Dan Klingensmith Jr. on Preserving G.I. Joe’s Untold Legacy
Serpentorslair Interviews Creating G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero author Dan Klingensmith Jr. What motivated you to take on such a massive undertaking? What motivated me: Back in 2008 or 2009, I read an interview with Ron Rudat on YoJoe.com where he expressed that Marketing often received all the credit for the work he had done. At the time, I was working—and still work—in a team-based environment, and I knew firsthand that it takes a collaborative effort to make something as impactful as G.I. Joe a success. That statement stuck…
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Forging the Future: Inside the G.I. Joe Classified 3D Printing Customs Community
In the ever-evolving world of G.I. Joe collecting, one of the most exciting and creatively rich corners of the fandom can be found in the G.I. Joe Classified 3D Printing Customs Facebook community. This group has become a hub for innovation, passion, and technical skill as fans bring their dream vehicles, gear, and diorama pieces to life in 1:12 scale — all thanks to the power of 3D printing. The Rise of 3D Customization for G.I. Joe Classified When Hasbro revived the G.I. Joe line in the highly detailed 6-inch…
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Pixels and Platoons: The Untold Story of G.I. Joe on the NES
In the late 1980s, G.I. Joe was riding high as one of the most recognizable action brands in the world. With a hit animated series, a long-running Marvel comic, and a best-selling toy line from Hasbro, the Real American Hero had conquered television sets and toy aisles alike. But in 1991, G.I. Joe would launch a new offensive — this time in the living rooms of video game fans across North America. The G.I. Joe NES game, developed by the Japanese company KID (Kindle Imagine Develop) and published by Taxan,…
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Cobra Stun and Childhood Fun: Cruisin’ Through ’86 with G.I. Joe’s Wildest Ride
Story By Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the 1986 G.I. Joe Cobra Stun. This is one I had as a kid. Me, as a ten year old going on eleven, I was deeply engulfed in GI Joe. I remember that year vividly. I did get many figures and vehicles that Christmas, along with my brothers. 1985 was one of my favorite years especially for watching the animated series. I didn’t have a lot of the toys but loved every episode. It was one…
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G.I. JOE: NOW & FOREVER — One Fan’s Lifelong Mission to Honor a Legendary Franchise
Interview By Serpentorslair Staff The year was 1983. The Cold War simmered on the evening news, Return of the Jedi was wrapping up its run in theaters, and a seven-year-old boy stood wide-eyed in the toy aisle of a department store, holding his first G.I. Joe figure—Destro. He couldn’t have known it then, but that moment would ignite a lifelong passion. For me, G.I. Joe was never just a toy line—it was a universe. A place where heroes were clearly defined, villains were theatrical and dangerous, and every battle felt…
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Ambush and Memories: The Last Christmas of G.I. Joe at The Outpost
Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m dialing it back to 1990. I was entering high school and my G.I. Joe days were slowly fading away. I think my mom still felt bad for years we didn’t get much for Christmas or maybe she was just hanging on to her little boy. Either way this was the last year I would receive GI Joes for Christmas. It was only a handful of figures and one I received is a fan favorite. Ambush was a really cool looking…
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Explosive Origins: Spotlight on G.I. Joe’s Short Fuse!
On this week’s episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, I look at the Classic G.I. Joe character Short Fuse. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!
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Before the Battle: How G.I. Joe Went Small and Won Big in ’82
Story By Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m dialing it back to 1981. As any G.I. Joe fan would know the once successful 12 inch Joe line had fizzled out and Hasbro had few intentions of bringing it back. There were several lines such as Megos 3-3/4 Chips figures and Fisher Price’s Adventure People that kids had, including myself, to create many adventures. If you have watched the series “The Toys That Made Us, you know the prototype Joes were some Chips figures painted green. I so badly…
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Ranking All G.I. Joe Figures From 1984 on Half The Battle!
On this week’s episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle, I rank G.I. Joe 1984! 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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Revving Up Nostalgia: The 1986 Dreadnok Thunder Machine Breakdown!
Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the 1986 Dreadnok Thunder Machine. The Thunder Machine made its first appearance in the series “Arise Serpentor Arise”. While Zartan and the Noks held a competition for the next member to join them Monkeywrench and Thrasher made quite an impression. Of course they both made it and Thrasher brought his Thunder Machine on board. The custom hot rod assumingely built by Thrasher is an interesting vehicle. I always got a Mad Max vibe on this vehicle.…
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