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On this week’s episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, All 1990 GI Joe figures 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 More“Cobra Stops the World” is one of those classic G.I. Joe episodes that feels like pure Saturday-morning chaos—right up until you watch it as an adult and realize the plot is basically: weaponize the global fuel supply, terrorize infrastructure, and force surrender through mass panic. And that’s why it still hits in 2026. Originally aired September 26, 1985, the episode has Cobra Commander hijacking the airwaves while Cobra attacks oil rigs, oil tankers, and even links in the Alaskan pipeline, threatening to keep escalating until the world gives in. Cobra’s…
Read MorePlaymates TMNT x G.I. Joe Crossover Figures Leaked? Leonardo as Snake Eyes, Shredder as Cobra Commander & More Playmates may be gearing up for a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x G.I. Joe crossover figure line! Shared via msmithtmnt, these images show what looks like an unannounced assortment. Nothing has been made official yet, but the lineup in the photos includes: If this turns out to be real, it’s a wild mix of TMNT attitude and classic Joe designs—definitely one to keep an eye on for an official reveal.
Read MoreIf “Operation: Mind Menace” is about the battle for your thoughts, “Captives of Cobra” is about something even nastier: the moment your enemy stops targeting you and starts targeting everyone you love. On paper, it’s classic Sunbow-era escalation—Cobra wants a cache of highly unstable explosive crystals, and Baroness pitches a plan to take leverage the Joes can’t ignore. But rewatch this two-parter as an adult in 2026, and it plays less like a cartoon caper and more like a blunt lesson in modern vulnerability: data exposure, coercion, and weaponized intimacy.…
Read MoreThere are “classic” G.I. Joe cartoons we remember for the laser fire, the one-liners, and the pure Saturday-morning rush. And then there are the episodes that sneak up on you years later—when you’re older, a little more skeptical, and you’ve seen how the real world actually works. “Operation: Mind Menace” is one of those. On the surface, it’s vintage Sunbow-era Joe action: Cobra’s got a nasty new angle, the Joes scramble, and the day is saved by teamwork and grit. But underneath that candy-colored animation is something that still plays…
Read MoreOn this week’s episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, Winter is Coming continues as We take a look at the Toys R Us exclusive 1998 Cobra Polar Force! 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 MoreStory By Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost today I’m taking a look at GI Joe Reaction+ Arctic O-Ring figures. There have been several Arctic figures released lately and most tying into the 1987 GI Joe Movie. Destro, Cobra Commander, and Snake Eyes being the most recent addition. These are really cool figures and leave me thirsty for more as I rewatched GI Joe the Movie. Duke, Mainframe, and the Baroness are just a few that would be fun to see in Arctic gear. These would definitely sell and I’m…
Read MoreOn this weekend’s Half The Battle shorty, it’s our first dive into Sgt. Savage as we take a look at the Arctic Stormtrooper! 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 MoreOn this week’s episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, Winter is Coming continues as we rank all of the GI Joe Polar vehicles! 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 MoreStory by Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. I’ve been looking at 1990 figures lately. This was a great year and many cool characters came from this year. Hasbro has done a nice job releasing a number of Vipers such as the Saw Viper and the Range Viper who still is a hard to get Classified figure for what ever reason. On the Joe side I have mentioned a couple cool figures and Hasbro has not yet tapped into the 1990 line up of Joes to release innClassified figures. Salvo,…
Read MoreToday Ken from ToyKennections dives into the intriguing final year of the original G.I. Joe toy run, 1994! 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!
Read MoreOn this week’s episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, Winter is Coming continues as we take a look at the GI Joe Polar Battle Bear from 1983! 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 MoreStory by Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at 1990 G.I. Joe Stretcher. Stretcher was a bit past my prime, but he was one of the first 1990 figures that stood out to me when I got into collecting. He just has a unique uniform and came with cool accessories. Stretcher was the main medic in the cartoon during this time so he was a character that wasn’t just a background character. Stretcher is probably not a first choice for a 90’s GI Joe Classified…
Read MoreOn this week’s episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, Winter is Coming begins as we rank ALL GI Joe arctic figures from the original toy line !! 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 MoreStory By Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the 1990 G.I. Joe two part episode “D-Day at Alcatraz“. I think most of the people growing up watching the Sunbow cartoon would agree the Dic era was a little off the wall, but there is still some entertainment value and the characters still are pretty interesting. The D-Day at Alcatraz episodes were interesting to me. Although I always wished Metal Head was a bit more of a serious character my son did point out to…
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