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This Week: A Quick look at the new Desert 2 pack Shepherd vs Jaguar from Delta-17. Be sure and like share and subscribe if you enjoy my videos and follow me on X @Yorktownjoe!
Read MoreThis Week: An overview of of Operation Monster Force Dr. Rand, enjoy a little transformation sequence at the end.. Be sure and like share and subscribe if you enjoy my videos and follow me on X @Yorktownjoe!
Read MoreThis Week: A short overview of the 80’s G.I. Joe Crazylegs figure. I messed up and cut off my Dave Thomas Wendy’s joke when I was editing. Ah, well…Gotta keep it under 3 or film horizontal…! Be sure and like share and subscribe if you enjoy my videos and follow me on X @Yorktownjoe!
Read MoreIssue 76 “ALL’S FAIR” Background Issue 75 showed the Cobra Civil War in full swing!! The fighting continues, alliances shift, and intrigue is underway! Feel free to check out the review of Issue 75 in case you missed it. (You can catch up on other “Now You Know With YorktownJoe” reviews there as well!) On to the issue We begin Issue 76 with a splash title page and a serious discussion between an Iron Grenadier and Destro. Gold masked Destro refers to the iG as “Sergeant Major.” This is a recurring right hand assistant…
Read MoreTHE MONSTERS ARE COMING! All New Operation Monster Force Phantom Corps Command Unit by @BigBadWorkShop Review by @Yorktownjoe! Check it out in the player below, and be sure and follow him on Instagram and YouTube for his latest videos and photography!
Read MoreOperation Recall evil leader General Mortifero” Review by @Yorktownjoe! Check it out in the player below, and be sure and follow him on Instagram and YouTube for his latest videos and photography!
Read MoreStory by Yorktownjoe Soldiers of Fortune The Agent/The Enemy Review by @Yorktownjoe! Check it out in the players below, and be sure and follow him on Instagram and YouTube for his latest videos and photography!
Read MoreG.I. Joe Classified “Footloose” Review by @Yorktownjoe! Check it out in the player below, and be sure and follow him on Instagram and YouTube for his latest videos and photography!
Read MoreBackground Issue 74 showed the Cobra Civil War in full swing!! And indeed the shooting has begun. Feel free to check out the review of Issue 74 in case you missed it. (You can catch up on other “Now You Know With YorktownJoe” reviews there as well!) On to the issue We begin Issue 75 with a splash title page and a lot of exposition. There is a note from Duke in the upper right to bring readers up to speed. The picture shows Hawk entangled with the Dreadnoks on the Thunder Machine. The…
Read MoreBackground Issue 73 showed the Star Viper return with the very expensive piece of technology. However the divide between Serpentor and “Acting” Cobra Commander Fred VII has led us to the upcoming story arc…the Cobra Civil War!! And indeed the shooting has begun. Feel free to check out the review of Issue 73 in case you missed it. (You can catch up on other “Now You Know With YorktownJoe” reviews there as well!) On to the issue The issue begins with Lt. Falcon (I’m just going to call him Falcon) leading a small recon…
Read MoreBackground Issue 72 foreshadowed a series of event that is leading to the coming Cobra Civil War! Feel free to check out the review of Issue 72 in case you missed it. (You can catch up on other “Now You Know With YorktownJoe” reviews there as well!) On to the issue The issue picks up where the last issue left off. The Joe’s are investigating how their HQ could have been infiltrated by the Star Viper in Issue 72. Junkyard tips them off that there is something “under” the new Desert Fox 6WD and…
Read MoreBackground Issue 71 saw a lot of action in Sierra Gordo. There was political intrigue and car chases and concussions. Lots of concussions. Feel free to check out the review of Issue 71 in case you missed it. (You can catch up on other “Now You Know With YorktownJoe” reviews there as well!) On to the issue The issue begins with a new story arc, deep in the secret laboratory of Dr. Mindbender on Cobra Island.He is discussing his latest breakthrough with Serpentor, the Cobra Emperor. Ironically, everyone else in the room is a…
Read MoreBackground Issue 70 saw a lot of action in Sierra Gordo. There was political intrigue and shoot-outs as well as self-sacrifice on behalf of others. Feel free to check out the review of Issue 70 in case you missed it. (You can catch up on other “Now You Know With YorktownJoe” reviews there as well!) On to the issue The issue begins where the previous issue ended with the Joe’s dealing with the aftermath of the plane crash. Thrasher the Dreadnok is badly injured and Wild Bill is trying to help him. Zarana and…
Read MoreBackground Issue 69 saw the beginning of a new arc. It had a great cover with Destro and his Iron Grenadiers. There was a memorable line from Roadblock. And a bit of shooting and intrigue. Feel free to check out the review of Issue 69 in case you missed it. (You can catch up on other “Now You Know With YorktownJoe” reviews there as well!) On to the issue The issue begins where the previous issue ended with the Joe’s C-130 on fire and losing altitude. Thrasher the Dreadnok is threatening Wild Bill who…
Read MoreBackground Issue 68 saw the culmination of the action in the fictitious country of Frusenland. It had an ending similar to the battle of Cobra Island, where the Joe’s had almost defeated Cobra, but were called off by bureaucrats at the last moment. Feel free to check out the review of Issue 68 in case you missed it. (You can catch up on other “Now You Know With YorktownJoe” reviews there as well!) On to the issue The issue begins with Psyche-Out, Hawk, and Roadblock riding into harm’s way through an angry mob in…
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