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Today Terry from Action Media Reviews gives a full review of the new G.I.Joe retro Cobra Commander and Duke O-ring style figures! Check out the video below then MAKE THE JUMP to the forums and join in the conversation. As always be sure to subscribe to Action Media Reviews for all of Terry’s latest videos!
Read MoreToday Ken from ToyKennections gives us a look at a new third party throne for use with your G.I.Joe ‘Serpentor‘ or ‘Cobra Commander‘ figures! Check out the video below, then MAKE THE JUMP to the forums and join in the conversation. Be sure and check out ToyKennections on YouTube for all the latest videos!
Read MorePre-Orders are now live for the next wave of ReAction figure scale G.I.Joe figures from Super 7. This new wave includes Baroness in her classic uniform, Flint, Firefly, Roadblock and Cobra Commander. Check out all the details and the pre-order links below and let us know if you will be picking them up! Packaged on a retro 6-inch by 9-inch cardback, the G.I. Joe Flint, Baroness, Firefly, Cobra Commander and Roadblock are 3 3/4-Inch ReAction Figure takes on your favorite TV and toy stars and reimagines them as figures in the style of the 1970s and the 1980s. It’s…
Read MoreToday Terry from Action Media Reviews gives a quick look at the new G.I.Joe Super 7 Target Exclusive Vac Metal Cobra Commander and Silent Issue Snake Eyes figures! Check out the video below then MAKE THE JUMP to the forums and join in the conversation. As always be sure to subscribe to Action Media Reviews for all of Terry’s latest videos!
Read MoreWelcome to the Outpost. Today I’m talking about season one of the original G.I.Joe Cartoon Series. It’s one of my favorite seasons and they did a great job all around. There were some flaws but maybe they left those in to see who would catch them. Growing up Saturday morning was Smurfs, Snorks, and shows like that. Afternoons after school it was Scooby Doo and the Flintstones. When GI Joe came along this was a whole new idea on cartoons. I military group who’s primary goal was to keep the…
Read MoreJust revealed today, Super7 has hit the jackpot with G.I.Joe fans as they have announced their 7 inch G.I.Joe Ultimates lineup of figures. Each figure is priced at $55. These figures, based heavily on the classic G.I.Joe Cartoon series are available for pre-order now. The first wave consists of Duke, Snake Eyes, Cobra Commander and B.A.T.. Check out the details and the photos below and let us know if you will be picking them up! CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER! Figures can be ordered individually. We are offering a payment plan option exclusively available for orders that include the G.I. Joe ULTIMATES! Wave 1…
Read MoreBackground Issue 63 continues the story arc of the ill-fated mission in Borovia. Billy is reunited with Storm Shadow who is unmasked and wearing a suit. Cobra seems to be onto Joe operations in Utah and the Presidio. And we are briefly mourning the loss of Scarlett and Snake-Eyes. But that seems to be a trick of some sort that might get sorted out in the future issues. Feel free to check out the review of Issue 63 in case you missed it. (You can catch up on other “Now You Know With…
Read MoreBackground Issue 58 had a lot of action with Mainframe and Dusty and Rashid, and some interesting developments with Fred VII, Cobra Commander, and Billy. But we aren’t really sure what is ahead at this point, as the issue had a good ending, but no hint of what was to come. Feel free to check out the review of Issue 58 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 cover of this issue…
Read MoreBackground Issue 57 had a lot of action, but even more intrigue. Why was Major Bludd masquerading as Destro? What will the Joes do with the intel they gained? Time will tell! Feel free to check out the review of Issue 57 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 cover of this Issue gives a hint that Cobra Commander gets a new set of Battle Armor. And he does! But the issue…
Read MoreBackground Issue 55 had a lot of action, including a daring rescue attempt by the Joe team, an escape from drowning for Destro and Cobra Commander, and the possible death of Snake-Eyes who appears to have gone out with a bang. Feel free to check out the review of Issue 55 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 cover of this Issue is looks more like a panel from inside a comic…
Read MoreBackground Issue 54 had a lot of action, including a great air battle between the Conquest X-30 and the Firebat, with both pilots believing they had won. But there are a lot of questions that remain unanswered. Feel free to check out the review of Issue 54 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 cover of this Issue is quite the tease. It features the title “Unmaskings” along with Snake-Eyes, Destro and Cobra Commander beginning to…
Read MoreToday’s contributor to Cobra Convergence IV features Skull Reviews, who will be taking a look at the vintage 12″ Hall of Fame Cobra Commander figure! Check out the podcast below and share your thoughts AFTER THE JUMP. Be sure and stay tuned for all of the Cobra Convergence IV contributors this month!
Read MoreBackground Issue 53 had a lot of action, including the final destruction of G.I.Joe’s HQ: the PIT. Admiral Dyson and General Ryan both gave their lives to take out Cobra Commander and Destro. With that massive explosion – who could have survived? Feel free to check out the review of Issue 53 in case you missed it. (You can catch up on other “Now You Know With YorktownJoe” reviews there as well!) On to the issue At the end of Issue 53, General Hollingsworth officially took the Joes off suspension. He wants them to…
Read MoreHello Everyone in the “Lair”! Today we ask the question, other than the two iconic versions of the G.I.JOE Cobra Commander action figure, what are the most underrated Cobra Commander Figures in the 56 incarnations of him? Let’s check out what I selected and lets see if you agree! What Versions are you particularly fond of? The Action continues on week two of Cobra Convergence IV. Today the BIG Retroblasting Video drops on the main card, so be sure to check that out! And join in the Conversation AFTER THE…
Read MoreToday’s contributor to Cobra Convergence IV is Corbra Lang, who will be taking a look at the G.I.Joe Cobra Commander action figure! Check out the video below and share your thoughts AFTER THE JUMP. Be sure and stay tuned for all of the Cobra Convergence IV contributors this month!
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