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Today Terry from the Island Viper Podcast sounds off on how 3D printing is affecting the G.I. Joe Collector hobby! Check out the video below, then share your thoughts and opinions of this wave with us below in the comments. As always be sure to subscribe to Action Media Reviews for all of Terry’s latest videos!
Read MoreIf you’re a die-hard G.I. Joe fan, you undoubtedly know about the iconic Steel Brigade figure. Introduced in the sixth series in 1987, this mail-in offer from Hasbro Direct brought a new level of excitement to collectors. Let’s delve into the thrilling history and evolution of the Steel Brigade figure that has captured the hearts of fans for decades. The Genesis of Steel Brigade The Steel Brigade figure was initially marketed as a “personalized” collectible, offering enthusiasts a chance to own a one-of-a-kind action figure. The figure came with a…
Read MoreWelcome to the Outpost. Merry Christmas, I hope everyone is blessed today and every day. This month I’ve been taking a look at my best Christmas GI Joe hauls from 1982 – 1994 ranking my personal Christmas hauls from not the best to the greatest ever. So I went over my 9 less favorable years for Joe hauls the last 3 weeks. Every year has a special place and I would have loved to be a 10 year old on any of these years receiving some Joes. I hope I…
Read MoreAuthor: Larry HamaArt: Chris MooneyhamCovers: Andy Kubert and various others for variants On to the issue We begin Issue 302 with the aftermath of the explosion of the bio-weapon deployed in 301. It s grisly. The Cobra Casino customers, Cobra troopers, assorted Vipers are all mutated. And they are eating each other. Strangely, they still understand who they are or were. But they have a hunger to eat one another in chaotic cannibalism. Serpentor Khan and Dr. Mindbender are also mutated, but Serpentor Khan wants to take over and lead…
Read MoreStory by Staff Writer “Shaft” Today we look at G.I. Joe Grand Slam. His PMS is listed as “Artillery” and SMS is “Electronics Engineer”. So with “Artillery” he could have been nearly any enlisted MOS in the 13 series (Field Artillery). He could have been a 13B Cannon Crewmember, a 13F Fire Support Specialist or any other 13 series. His filecard states he served with a 155mm battery. However when you look at the HAL and its monitor that Grand Slam views it clearly shows an aircraft in his sites.…
Read MoreOn this week’s episode of Half The Battle, It review the 2022 G.I. Joe Hasbro Pulse Retro Duke figure. Be sure and join in the conversation in the comments below. And as always be sure and like share and subscribe to my YouTube channel if that’s your thing!
Read MoreWelcome to the Outpost. Sliding hard into Christmas, does everyone have their shopping done yet? This month I’m taking a look at my best Christmas GI Joe hauls from 1982 – 1994 ranking my personal Christmas hauls from not the best to the greatest ever. So I went over my 6 least favorite years for Joe hauls the last 2 weeks, so this week I start with 1985. Now these are only based on my personal hauls for each year, it doesn’t have anything to do with figures or vehicles…
Read MoreIn this week’s G.I. Joe ‘Inside the Filecards‘, I’m Skipping around and going straight to the Crimson Guards. They are “Cobra Elite Troopers” with a PMS of “Undercover Espionage” and SMS of “Accounting”. Their filecard describes them as the “elite shock troopers” of the Cobra legions and later states that they are “too precious to be wasted on the conventional battlefield”. So basically their filecard contradicts itself. Shock troopers by definition are the “door kickers” and the first in a battle. They rely on violence of action to get the…
Read MoreToday Terry from Action Media Reviews gives a full review of the the upcoming G.I. Joe Classified Steel Corps action figure 2 pack! Check out the video below, then share your thoughts and opinions of this wave with us below in the comments. As always be sure to subscribe to Action Media Reviews for all of Terry’s latest videos!
Read MoreOn this week’s episode of Half The Battle, I discuss the G.I. Joe Classified B.A.T. action figure. Be sure and join in the conversation in the comments below. And as always be sure and like share and subscribe to my YouTube channel if that’s your thing!
Read MoreIn the realm of 1980s animated glory, where heroes and villains clashed against the backdrop of explosive battles, one voice cut through the chaos with an unforgettable charisma – the voice of Flint in the iconic G.I. Joe animated series. Bill Ratner, the man behind the microphone, embarked on a legendary journey, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of G.I. Joe fans. From auditions that felt like an old Hollywood “cattle call” to chance encounters in comic book stores, Ratner’s tale is as thrilling as the animated adventures he…
Read MoreStory by Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at a G.I. Joe figure that is under appreciated in my opinion. In 1994 Hasbro was still pumping out some cool figures. This was past my prime but I found a new love for GI Joe as a collector and there was some really cool 1994 figures. Effects is one of those hard to find figures and probably gets forgotten a lot. This is a figure that has a good amount of detail. His head really is…
Read MoreStory by Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Rolling along in December, does everyone have their lights up yet? This month I’m taking a look at my best Christmas G.I. Joe hauls from 1982 – 1994 ranking my personal Christmas hauls from not the best to the greatest ever. So I went over my 3 least favorite years for Joe hauls last week, so this week I start with 1992. Now these are only based on my personal hauls for each year, it doesn’t have anything to do with figures…
Read MoreAs we bid farewell to 2023, the year has undeniably been monumental for G.I. Joe Classified enthusiasts. Particularly in the latter half of the year, the community has witnessed an influx of products that have left fans eagerly anticipating what’s next. Just when you thought the year’s excitement had reached its zenith, brace yourselves for the grand finale – an extraordinary pre-order drop featuring an extensive array of thrilling merchandise! To relive the excitement and get an exclusive look at the officially revealed items, join us in exploring the mesmerizing…
Read MoreBreaker is interesting in that he only has a PMS listed (Infantry) and no SMS. It also indicates he went to Signal School, which is what MOS’s in the Signal Corps Branch (25 series) go to. So his Infantry PMS and Signal School are very conflicting. What is usually not known is an RTO (Radio Tele-Phone Operator) within an Infantry platoon is not from the 25 series, but rather an 11B Infantryman assigned the radio. They usually give it to someone in the lower ranks (Privates). 25 series MOS’s typically…
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