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By Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios In my late teens and early 20s, I was positive that I was going to be the next Hunter S. Thompson. I loved to write, and write, and party my ass off. And then write after having partied my ass off. I was published in a couple of magazines and fanzines, ghostwrote some stuff that made its way into a novel or two, and I was set. I thought it was a done deal. I was going to rip lines, have drinks, pop…
Read MoreDelta-17 Wave 2 Engineering Pilot (EP) Samples will be ON DISPLAY at the JoeFest Toy & Comic Show this weekend, June 26th to 28th! Note these are pre-production only, as our our full run is still in development (ETA: First half of 2027). Some of these colors are NOT FINAL, but they are good for preview purposes. Anyone who’s coming to Joefest… get your cameras ready!
Read MoreCheck out this quick 3 minute video of what I snagged from Mercari, the Vintage G.I. Joe Badger! Be sure and like share and subscribe if you enjoy my videos and follow me on X @Yorktownjoe!
Read MoreOn this weekends episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, We take a look at Gobots Spoons, kind of. 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 MoreCLICK HERE AND ORDER YOURS 1:12 Scale crate inspired by G.I. Joe Classified Series is part of a multiple-size stacking crate series. These stackable ammo cases come in 2 sizes with movable handles that fold flush onto the sides of the case. This item can be used with G.I. Joe Classified, Marvel Legends, Valaverse, SH Figuarts, and Mezco figure lines. ** Does not include figure or figure accessories. See below for included items ** Size: 45 X 37 X 17mmIncludes: 2 Ammo CasesScale: 1:12 Available in BLUE, GREEN and BLACK!
Read MoreBy Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios This is a saying that plays well right now. I feel like I am overlooking uncertainty, but for good reason. I feel like I am looking past rising G.I.Joe Classified prices and at other lines, doing my best to see the good in some figures when I am kind of like, “Meh.” 2026 has been such a whiplash from 2025 that I feel like I am in a neck brace. I understand that there are a ton of factors playing into the state…
Read MoreToday’s Yo Joe June livestream kept the Classified Series momentum rolling, and Week 3 came loaded with the kind of reveals that make collectors start clearing shelf space and checking preorder links. Hasbro gave fans fresh looks, new renders, and more reasons to believe this line is still firing on all cylinders. The big buzz coming out of the stream centered around names like Flash, Falcon, Valkyrie, Rugged Duke, the Legacy Avalanche Response, and Dusty with Sandstorm. That mix hits exactly what makes G.I. Joe work: classic nostalgia, deep-cut army-building…
Read MoreOn this week’s episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, We take a look at “Captives of Cobra”, part 1! 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 MoreBy Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios We all know the DIC episodes of the G.I. Joe IP are atrocious and an affront to the senses of all G.I. Joe fans. It’s as craptacular as anything to hit the airwaves on a dial TV. From the opening entrance song, to the music, to the plots, to the horrendous voice acting, it fucking sucked. But. They slid into the frame two-plus years after the movie ended, and there were some unanswered questions. There were also a lot of new figures that…
Read MoreHector Ramirez, the intrepid reporter created by Buzz Dixon for Sunbow animation, may be the one character who ties together Transformers, G.I. Joe, Jem, Inhumanoids, and even My Little Pony. Appearing across multiple Hasbro animated worlds, Hector becomes more than just a recurring newsman—he becomes a bridge between the mythologies of 1980s action figures and cartoons. In this companion to The Mythology of G.I. Joe: Sunbow Edition and The Mythology of Transformers, we explore how one reporter may connect the entire Sunbow universe. WATCH BELOW AND BE SURE TO LIKE…
Read MoreA review of retro M.A.S.K. and a few G.I. Joe’s that are relevant based on the recent M.A.S.K. comic release from @Skybound and a few Classified Joe’s that look back to these retro counterparts.
Read MoreFollow me @GIRetroShow In this episode of G.I. Retro, I break down The Revenge of Cobra Part 5 – Amusement Park of Terror! Zartan playing both sides leads to a showdown in his hideout. Plus, it’s round 2 of hair or hood? The Weather Dominator is fully operational and G.I. Joe will need all hands on deck to turn the tide. It all comes down to one final battle as the Revenge of Cobra comes to an explosive end! PLEASE CLICK THE LINK AND LIKE SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE!
Read MoreOn this weekends episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, It’s been a long while, but I get to talk about Gobots again! 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 MoreToday Ken from ToyKennections discusses the History of the Masters Of The Universe Line from 1986 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!
Read MoreCLICK HERE TO ORDER YOURS! If your G.I. Joe Classified Series Buzzer is still standing on the shelf with his weapons scattered around like a busted-up Dreadnok garage sale, SYS 3D Arsenal has the perfect upgrade. The Mission Crate: Large Dreadnok Buzzer #106 is a 1:12 scale crate built specifically with Buzzer in mind, giving his weapons and accessories a clean, mean, mission-ready home. This isn’t just a box. It is a display piece. Designed with a spot for all of Buzzer’s gear, the crate includes a body, logo lid,…
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