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Today on Half The Battle, we take a look at the G.I.Joe Character, ‘Rumbler‘. While one of the more rare action figures in the G.I.Joe figures to collectors, we ask, should he even exist? Check out today’s episode below, then make the JUMP to the forum and share your thoughts!
Read MoreThis week I am picking my top ten list of G.I. Joe’s. I am basing my selections on 3 factors.1. Action figure appeal , I didn’t factor in vehicles but I will mention them if my character comes with one .2. Who I would want in a battle standing next to me making sure I didn’t die.3. AND, This is my twist, as most Northerners are packing the summer stuff away and tuning up the snow blowers, my final cut is who I would want on my team if we…
Read MoreIn this episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle, I take a look at the DIC G.I.Joe Cartoon Series episode, “Night of the Creepers“! Check out the video in the player below, then make the JUMP to the forums and join in the discussion. As always like, share and subscribe to my YouTube channel if that’s your thing!
Read MoreToday we have a great new unboxing and review of the new Bait Exclusive Pre-Release Funko Pop G.I.Joe Figures. If you love collecting Pop Vinyl figures, you are definitely going to enjoy these. Check out the video and images below, and let us know what you think after the JUMP! (Source: UltimateToyCollector)
Read MoreThe G.I.Joe Collectors Club has revealed the first prototype image of the 2016 Club Membership figure, ‘Pythona‘. The character Pythona originally appeared in the 1987 G.I.Joe Animated Movie, but has never had a figure released until now. Check out the image below, and let us know what you think after the JUMP!
Read MoreToday we have an exclusive pre-release unboxing and review of the brand new Bait Exclusive G.I.Joe Cobra Commander and Roadblock Funko Pop figures. If you collect Pop Vinyl figures, you will not want to miss out on these. Check out the review and images below and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: Ultimate Toy Collector)
Read MoreToday marks the 30th Anniversary of the debut of the first G.I.Joe Cartoon Series which was September 16th, 1985. For many children and adults world wide this was the start of something very special that was a big part of their childhood’s. From memorable characters like Duke, Cobra Commander and Shipwreck, the G.I.Joe Cartoon Series touched not only the original generation it aired for but many generations to come, and is still beloved today. Many do not realize that the regular TV run for G.I.Joe: A Real American Hero, started…
Read MoreThis week on Half The Battle we’re taking a look at Muskrat, and one of the most insane weapons in G.I.Joe history. Check out this week’s episode below, them make the JUMP to the forum and join in the Discussion!
Read MoreThis week on Half The Battle, we take a look at the classic G.I.Joe Cartoon Episode, ‘Twenty Questions‘! In this episode The Baroness dresses as a Man? Check out this week’s episode below, then make the JUMP to the forum and join in the Discussion!
Read MoreOn this week’s episode of ‘Half The Battle‘, we take a look at the iconic G.I.Joe Cobra fighter Pilot, ‘Wild Weasel‘. Will he still be as iconic to you after you view this weeks show? Give it a watch, then head over to the forums and let us know! And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!
Read MoreStory By Mitchell Smith Back in the 1980’s, in the hey day of 3.5 inch action figures, both G.I.Joe and Star Wars, a smaller toy company named Lanard came along with what a lot of kids referred too as ‘knock off joes’. This line of action figures were called, ‘The CORPS‘. You could pick up these guys at your local Walmart, and back in the day, they were around the same price as G.I.Joe Figures. Fast forward to the early 2000’s Hasbro brings back G.I.Joe with a new sculpting style,…
Read MoreSerpentorslair forum member Ruben Soriano stopped by today to share his ‘in hand’ photos of the brand new G.I.Joe/Transformers Crossover figure sets. These include Marissa Fairborn and Old Snake with B.A.T. Are these figures on your radar? Make the JUMP to the forum and let us know!
Read MoreOne of the most anticipated crossover collectibles in a long time is finally available for purchase. The G.I.Joe/Transformers Collectors Club Marissa Fairbornfigure with Afterburner, as well as the ‘Old Snake‘ figure are available for Purchase now through the club store. The Old Snake set is going for $79 while theMarissa Fairborn set is going for $42. Join in the Discussion on these after the JUMP! (Source: G.I.Joe Collectors Club)
Read MoreStory By Mitchell Smith G.I. Joe 1985 The Year 1985 launched a massive toy line into my life, a creative T.V. Series, and like me, many kids were over joyed on Christmas day. There are many years of G.I.Joe before and after 1985 that were great, but this was one of my favorite years. Dreadnoks, Lady Jaye, Flint, and the Crimson Twins were just a few of my favorites, as well as a revamped Snake Eyes. The A.W.E Striker, Moray, and perhaps the holy Grail of G.I. Joe vehicles/playsets the U.S.S…
Read MoreThe Finest Announces Partnership for Upcoming Charity Calendar The costume club’s annual charity calendar returns for 2016, with all proceeds to benefit its charity of choice May 28, 2015 The Finest: A GI Joe Costume Club (the Finest) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the United Service Organizations (USO) and the return of the Girls of the Finest charity calendar for 2016. The Finest will donate 100% of the calendar net proceeds to the USO, a nonprofit organization that has supported America’s troops and their families for nearly…
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