Category: G.I.Joe

By 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…

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Few 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!

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Dive 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!

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By 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…

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Among 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.…

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By: 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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Today Ken from ToyKennections Today Ken from ToyKennections discusses the unproduced 1980s G.I. Joe Train! 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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By Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios As my deep dive into all things G.I.Joe 1986 continues, I am going to rap about the figures first, and then the playsets and vehicles. As for the figures, I am going to sort of sidewind all over, but I will leave my favorites for last. One of the more important, but simple, figures is General Hawk. With his release, I was able to saddle him into the base that was comprised of the Bivouac, Machine Gun Nest, and various dio pieces I…

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