G.I.Joe 

G.I. Joe: A World of Imagination, Not Diversity

There’s a magic in toys that’s hard to define, and for me, G.I. Joe was one of the most potent sources of that magic. As a kid, my afternoons were filled with battles, daring rescues, and heroic feats — all orchestrated within the bounds of my imagination. And while today’s world often emphasizes diversity in media and toys, what truly mattered to me wasn’t the diverse cast of characters on the shelf, but the endless possibilities they represented. For me, G.I. Joe wasn’t about diversity; it was about imagination. It…

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The POP-EXPOSE 

The Timeless Charm of Underdog: A Nostalgic Journey

As a child, there was nothing quite like the thrill of Saturday morning cartoons. The anticipation of waking up early, pouring a bowl of your favorite cereal, and settling in front of the TV is a cherished memory for many. Among the pantheon of animated heroes, one stands out for his unassuming nature and heart of gold: Underdog. Underdog wasn’t your typical superhero. He was a shoeshine boy who, with the utterance of “There’s no need to fear, Underdog is here!” transformed into a caped crusader. His adventures were a…

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Fangs of Nostalgia: Exploring the 1989 Cobra Fang II at The Outpost

Story By Mitchel Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the G.I. Joe 1989 Cobra Fang II. 1989 was a year I received many figures and vehicles including the Fang. I did not have the original Fang so this was something new and cool. At the time I did not think about all the other great vehicles that had been made up till this point. Let’s face it many vehicles and figures from the early eighties were so awesome a second version was like watching “Speed…

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Rediscovering the Cobra Rat: An Underappreciated Gem of GI Joe Vehicles

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the G.I. Joe Cobra Rat. This one I’m going to chalk up as an under appreciated vehicle. I know anyone who grew up with early GI Joe and Cobra vehicles got to enjoy awesome vehicles. As time went on some vehicles well, got made a bit cheap. The Rat is one of these vehicles that had a great concept but just was not built right. So first off if you have never watched the commercial for…

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The Breaking News Report 

“Riding the Nostalgic Rails: Exploring the Marvels of Marx Brand Old West 12 Inch Figures”

Hello everyone, today I’m going off the rails with Marx brand Old West 12 inch figures. The Louis Marx co was founded in 1919 and closed its doors in 1980. They made tons of toys over the years including toy train, trucks, and figurines. One of their hottest lines was the Johnny West line. Growing up my grandparents had a Johnny West, Geronimo, General George Custer, and 2 horses. The one lost his tail. These were made with high quality plastic and were highly articulated. The head and hands were…

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G.I.Joe 

Nostalgia Unleashed in the 25th Anniversary GI Joe Collecting Adventure of 2007

Welcome to the Outpost. Wow what a year 2023 has been. I know there have been a lot of Joes we have been anticipating, but Hasbro really cranked out a lot of classified figures from several different years and multiple generations. I love the Classified line but the 3-3/4 inch will forever fill my heart. I went through my favorite Christmas hauls from 1982-1994, now I want to take a look at when I started collecting and some of those highly anticipated and sometimes hard to find figures. It seems…

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G.I.Joe The POP-EXPOSE 

“Unwrapping Nostalgia: Reliving the Best G.I. Joe Christmas Hauls from 1982-1994 Week #2!

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Rolling along in December, does everyone have their lights up yet? This month I’m taking a look at my best Christmas G.I. Joe hauls from 1982 – 1994 ranking my personal Christmas hauls from not the best to the greatest ever. So I went over my 3 least favorite years for Joe hauls last week, so this week I start with 1992. Now these are only based on my personal hauls for each year, it doesn’t have anything to do with figures…

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G.I.Joe 

“Reviving Nostalgia: The Forgotten Gem of 1993 – Hasbro’s Cobra Detonator, a Beastly Ride with Epic Play Value!”

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at a G.I. Joe vehicle that is under appreciated in my opinion. In 1993 Hasbro was still making some cool vehicles. At this point there had been a wide range of small, medium, and large vehicles in the Joe franchise, some of which were awesome and down right EPIC and some that weren’t as glorious. The Detonator is a large Cobra vehicle that I never hear anything about. This is a cool unique Cobra Vehicle that was…

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The Breaking News Report 

“Farewell to the King of Whimsy: Marty Krofft, Creator of HR Pufnstuf and Land of The Lost, Takes His Last Bow”

Fans and collaborators mourn the passing of Marty Krofft, the visionary behind iconic children’s shows like “H.R. Pufnstuf” and “Land of the Lost.” Krofft, one half of the groundbreaking producing team, passed away at 86 due to kidney failure at his Los Angeles home. His brother Sid Krofft shared a heartfelt tribute on social media, thanking fans for the years of support. The Krofft brothers’ 50-year collaboration, marked by psychedelic sets and playful costumes, brought to life beloved shows such as “The Bugaloos,” “Lidsville,” and “Sigmund & the Sea Monsters.”…

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Nostalgia Unleashed: G.I. Joe Mega Marines of the 1990s Take on Cobra’s Mega-Monsters!

Do you remember the days when action figures fueled your imagination and transported you into epic battles between good and evil? If you’re a child of the 90s, you likely have fond memories of G.I. Joe and the fearless Mega Marines. In this trip down memory lane, we’re diving into the world of G.I. Joe Mega Marines, a specialized team with a unique mission – to repel and destroy Cobra’s Mega-Monsters! The Elite Squad: Gung-Ho, Mirage, Blast-Off, and Clutch At the forefront of this action-packed saga were four iconic figures…

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G.I. JOE UNDERAPPRECIATED FEATURING THE ‘MUDBUSTER’!

Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at a G.I.Joe vehicle that is under appreciated in my opinion. The 1993 Mudbuster is a vehicle I never hear anything on. This is actually a really cool truck. The Vamp and Awe Striker are 2 molds that have been used time and time again and I think the Mudbuster mold would be really cool in olive green, Tiger Force, or Night Force colors. Even without the roll bars, guns, and the cow catcher on the front this makes a nice…

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