G.I.Joe 

G.I.Joe ‘Sub Zero’ By Mitchell Smith!

Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m talking about a G.I.Joe figure I did not have as a kid but he is one of my favorite cold weather characters, ‘Sub-Zero‘. Sub-Zero came out in 1990 just on the tail end of my Joe days as a kid. When I started collecting, Sub-Zero was a figure I bought off eBay complete. I like the uniform he has and there is a good number of weapons and accessories that comes with this figure. Surprisingly there is only 1 other version a dark blue one from 1993. I…

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Half The Battle 

G.I.Joe Half The Battle Discusses ‘Snow Serpent’!

On this week’s all new episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle,we take a look at the classic G.I.Joe action figure ‘Snow Serpent’! Check out this week’s video below then MAKE THE JUMP to the forum and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!

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G.I.Joe 

G.I.Joe ‘2008 Vehicles’ Discussion by Mitchell Smith!

Welcome to the Outpost. 2007 was the launch of the 25th Anniversary modern style G.I.Joe action figures. This was a great year and the new style figure looked awesome. With the success of the 2007 figures came a new wave of 25th style Vehicles in 2008. This year was packed with classic vehicles and pretty much every one was awesome. To kick it off there were a number of Target exclusives including the Ultimate Battle Pack. This came with a Mobat, Red Hiss, and flight Pod. This also came with a number of figures…

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G.I.Joe 

‘G.I.Joe Detonator’ Discussion By Mitchell Smith!

Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m getting into the 1993 G.I.Joe Cobra Detonator. This is a large vehicle packaged with the Nitro-Viper. This is the only figure in the 82-94 run to come without a file card. The figure itself looks cool and may be a bit bright for some of the Joe fans but I think it looks pretty cool. The vehicle is a pretty good size vehicle with a large foam missile on top and a gnarly looking ram cage on the front. The vehicle holds 6 sitting and…

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G.I.Joe 

New G.I.Joe Retro ‘Destro’ Discussion by Mitchell Smith!

Welcome to the Outpost. Over the weekend I was able to get my hands on the new G.I.Joe retro Destro. From what I can tell this is a repacked 2014 figure, so I don’t see what is retro about that other then the packaging he comes in. I’m not complaining about the figure as this is a great looking Destro and I did not buy this back in 2014, just the retro part throws me off. This figure comes with a cool briefcase and a very cool pistol with a removable scope. Over…

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Star Wars 

The Mandalorian – Tusken Raider Figure by Hot Toys!

Pre-Orders are now live for Hot Toys exciting new The Mandalorian – Tusken Raider 1/6 Scale Figure. This figure stands 12″ tall, with about 30 points of articulation. The figure includes multiple interchangeable hands, two gaderffii sticks, a rifle, macrobinoculars, a melon, and more. Priced at $259.99, this offering is slated for release between the First and Second Quarters of 2022. In the meantime check out the photos and pre-order link below and share your thoughts AFTER THE JUMP! PRE-ORDER HERE THROUGH BBTS! The Mandalorian Tusken Raider 1/6th Scale Collectible Figure Fearsome desert…

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G.I.Joe 

G.I.Joe ‘Dial-Tone’ Discussion by Mitchell Smith!

Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m getting into another 1986 G.I.Joe character, ‘Dial-Tone‘. This is another figure my brother had and I was able to get plenty of play time with him. This is a great looking figure. I love his uniform. The black beret was brilliant on this character. Dial-Tone also comes with one of the most unique and most recognizable radio packs. The nice thing about this is the mic was made pretty meaty compared to other character’s mics so this mic is one that normally is still attached if you…

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G.I.Joe 

G.I.Joe ‘Mainframe’ Discussion By Mitchell Smith!

Welcome to the Outpost. Today we are talking about the G.I.Joe Team’s first computer specialist, ‘Mainframe‘. Mainframe came on the scene in 1986. Up to this point there were communication specialist such as Breaker and Sparks, but computers even though they had been around for decades, had only started to be made compact in the seventies, and they really didn’t catch on till the eighties. Although there could have been a computer specialist earlier in the franchise I think Mainframe represents the birth of the computer age. My brother got Mainframe that year for…

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Marvel Toys 

Marvel Comics – One:12 Collective Ghost Rider and Hell Cycle

Mezco Toyz has opened pre-orders for their exciting new Marvel Comics – One:12 Collective Ghost Rider and Hell Cycle Set. Ghost Rider stands 7 inches tall and includes light up head with a movable jaw, multiple interchangeable hands, chains, a Hell Cycle with flame effects, and a figure stand. Priced at $240, this offering is slated for release between June and August 2021. In the meantime check out the photos and pre-order link below and let us know if you will be picking one up AFTER THE JUMP! CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER The Ghost…

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Half The Battle 

G.I.Joe Half The Battle ‘BONUS EPISODE’!

This week we are blessed to have a bonus episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle, where we take a look at toy collecting during the covid lockdown! Check out this week’s video below then MAKE THE JUMP to the forum and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!

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G.I.Joe 

Outback’s Outpost ‘G.I.Joe 2005 Vehicles’ By Mitchell Smith!

Welcome to the Outpost. This week I’m taking a look at the 2005 G.I.Joe vehicles. I was 1 year a new father and that put me back in toy aisles and stores like TRU. There were lots of good stuff this year and I bought a vehicle for the first time in my life. All the other vehicles were all gifts. There were 4 convention exclusives this year. The Cobra Stealth Moray which is a blue and black version. This one looks really cool. Iron Grenadier Stealth AGP. This is a cool…

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G.I. Joe Classified 

G.I.Joe Classified ‘Flint’ and ‘Lady Jaye’ Figures Revealed!

The Hasbro Pulse event today has brought G.I.Joe fans some exciting news. We have the reveals for the all new G.I.Joe Classified ‘Flint‘ and ‘Lady Jaye‘ figures. These offerings will be available first for pre-order today through the Hasbro Pulse Website. In the meantime, check out all the images of these 2 iconic characters below and let us know if you will be picking them up AFTER THE JUMP! G.I.Joe Classified ‘Flint’ and ‘Lady Jaye’ Figures Revealed!

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Deadpool 

Marvel Zombies ‘Deadpool’ Figure by Hot Toys!

Hot Toys has announced they are releasing an all new Zombie Deadpool 1/6 Scale Figure. Deadpool stands 12″ inches tall and has over 30 points of articulation. Zombie Deadpool will include swap out face pieces, multiple interchangeable hands, swords, a knife, two pistol, Zombie Headpool with an articulated jaw, Zombie Squirrelpool, and a comic book cover themed figure display. This item is slated for release between the Fourth Quarter of 2021 and the First Quarter of 2022. Pre-orders and pricing have not opened yet. In the meantime, check out photos and more details below and share…

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G.I.Joe 

G.I.Joe ‘Shipwreck’ Discussion by Mitchell Smith!

Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at one of the best G.I.Joe characters ever created, and one of the very first I bought with my own money, ‘Shipwreck‘. Shipwreck was introduced in 1985 and was an instant hit. I remember standing in Ames with my older brother and I liked the sailor suit, the name, his cool weapons, and Polly. I remember storing his pistol and anchor in a small match box. I still have the Polly minus his feet and Shipwrecks head. My brothers were rough on my…

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G.I.Joe 

G.I.Joe ‘Clutch’ Discussion By Mitchell Smith!

Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m I’m jumping back to 1982 and talking about G.I. Joe’s first driver, ‘Clutch‘. This is one that my brother got for Christmas and he was really cool and unique for the original gang. First off he came with one of the coolest jeeps ever in any toy line. The design wasn’t over complicated but it has remained a popular vehicle today. Clutch was a nice figure with the black hair and beard. That figure just popped and looked awesome with Hawk sitting next to him towing the…

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