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On this week’s episode of Half The Battle, I discuss seven of the most rare and expensive G.I. Joe accessories. Be sure and join in the conversation in the comments below and let us know what you think!. And as always be sure and like share and subscribe to my YouTube channel if that’s your thing!
Read MoreStory by Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at a G.I. Joe figure from 1987. Psyche-Out is a figure my brothers and I got for Christmas in 1987. I always thought he was a cool unique figure but may be considered under appreciated. Psyche-Out went to school for Psychology and worked in the Deceptive War team. With all the radar and antennas Psyche Out has I pictured him using his skills like a documentary I had watched about Deceptive Warfare in WWII. In some cases,…
Read MoreToday Ken from ToyKennections takes a look at the history of the first G.I. Joe character ‘Joe Colton‘! Check out the video below then share your thoughts with us in the comments below. As always be sure to subscribe to ToyKennections channel on YouTube for all of Ken’s latest videos!
Read MoreOn this weekends special edition of Half The Battle, I take a look at the Transformers Energon ‘Skyblast’ figure! Check out the full review in the player below and as always like share and subscribe to my YouTube channel if that’s your thing. Or share your thoughts in the comments below!
Read MoreHot Toys is releasing two new offerings of their Heath Ledger The Joker from The Dark Knight. One version has the traditional sculpted hair, while the other has the exciting new rooted hair feature. The Joker includes two interchangeable portraits with moveable eyes, a removable jacket, multiple interchangeable hands, a wide assortment of weapons, a hidden blade in his shoe, money, playing cards, and a diorama style display base. the figure stands a little over 12″ tall, with a fabric outfit, and about 30 points of articulation. This offering is slated for release between the Third…
Read MoreToday Terry from Action Media Reviews gives a full unboxing and review of the upcoming G.I. Joe Classified Series “Big Ben” and “Range Viper” figures! 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 MoreEntertainment Earth has opened pre-orders for the exciting new Batman 1960’s TV Series – Dynamic 8ction Heroes (DAH) Batman and Robin Figures from Beast Kingdom. Batman and Robin are 1/6 scale figures that feature fabric outfits. Batman includes multiple interchangeable hands, a Shakespeare bust, a red telephone, a Batarang, and a display stand. Robin includes multiple interchangeable hands, a walkie talkie, handcuffs, and a display stand. Batman is priced at $69.99, while Robin is priced at $59.99. You can pre-order yours by clicking the link below! 1966 Batman TV Series BATMAN – CLICK HERE TO ORDER!…
Read MoreOn this week’s episode of Half The Battle, I discuss the G.I. Joe LCV vehicle. Be sure and join in the conversation in the comments below and let us know what you think!. And as always be sure and like share and subscribe to my YouTube channel if that’s your thing!
Read MoreStory by Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at a G.I. Joe figure that I was fortunate enough to have the 1989 version of as a kid. 1989 Payload came with the Crusader. I still have the original shell with good working landing gear. The original Payload came with one of the Joes largest vehicles, and a holy grail, the Defiant. The first 2 figures are really cool and I love everything about them. Then there was v3, 4, & 5. The body of the…
Read MoreHot Toys has released photos and details for their exciting new Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith – Anakin Skywalker 1/6 Scale Figure with rooted hair. Anakin is12″{ tall, with 30 points of articulation, and implanted wool hair. He includes moveable yes, a USB powered light up Lightsaber, a USB powered light up Count Dooku Lightsaber, multiple interchangeable hands, swap out regular and mechanical right arms, and a display stand. Pricing and pre-orders are not yet available. This offering is slated for release between the third and fourth quarters of…
Read MoreHot Toys has released photos and details for their exciting new Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Video Game – Hot Toys Peter Parker Spider-Man (Black Suit) 1/6 Scale Figure. Spider-Man is 11.8″ tall, with about 30 points of articulation. The figure features multiple interchangeable hands, removable mechanic tendrils, removable web wings, web effects, and a display stand. The Special Edition will include a bonus interchangeable transforming portrait. Pricing and Pre-Orders are not yet live. This offering is slated for release between the third and fourth quarters of 2024. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 -Peter Parker Spider-Man…
Read MoreYesterday, during Hasbro’s SDCC 2023 Brand panel, the team revealed several new digital renders of upcoming G.I. Joe Classified figures. The lineup includes Dreadnoks Buzzer and Ripper, the Crimson Strike team with Crimson Deco Baroness, Tomax and Xamot, Python Patrol Officer and Copperhead, Agent Helix, Shockwave, as well as the highly anticipated release of the leader of the G.I. Joe team General Hawk. Also announced were two new vehicles with drivers in the Classified scale which include the classic Vamp with Clutch as well as the MMS Missile system with Techno Viper. Check out the photos below and share…
Read MoreOn this weekends special edition of Half The Battle, I take a look at the G.I.Joe Action Force ‘Red Shadow’ figure! Check out the full review in the player below and as always like share and subscribe to my YouTube channel if that’s your thing. Or share your thoughts in the comments below!
Read MoreToday Ken from ToyKennections takes on a walk down memory lane at the Golden Age of Wrestling, action figure style, with his look at the history of the 1986 LJN Wrestling Super Stars figures! Check out the video below then share your thoughts with us in the comments below. As always be sure to subscribe to ToyKennections channel on YouTube for all of Ken’s latest videos!
Read MoreStory by Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at a G.I. Joe figure that my brother had back in the day, but much like most of the early Joe days my brother got it and I had my fair share of playing with it, so I won’t complain. Scrap Iron was one of the early Cobra Villains voiced by Micheal Bell. He was sharpe looking and had a cool missile launcher. He was one of Cobra Commander’s earliest faithful members. Although he did not have…
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