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On this week’s episode of Half The Battle, I take a look back at the 5 BEST and WORST G.I. Joe innovations. Be sure and join in the conversation in the comments below. And as always be sure and like share and subscribe to my YouTube channel if that’s your thing!
Read MoreToday Ken from ToyKennections gives us a review of the G.I. Joe Classified G.I. Joe leadership figures including Duke, Sgt. Slaughter, Flint, Beachhead and Hawk, ! 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 MoreStory by Staff Writer Shaft Today we look at G.I. Joe Steeler. His PMS is “Armor” and SMS is “Artillery” and “Transportation”. He is listed as a “Tank Commander”. A tank commander is actually a position in an armor platoon in the US Army (four tanks per platoon, four soldiers per tank). So there are four “tank commanders” per platoon, each leading their own tank. The actual platoon leader would be an officer of the rank of lieutenant and also serve as that tanks “tank commander”. The other three tank…
Read MoreOn this week’s episode of Half The Battle podcast, I take a look back at the 1980s G.I. Joe Cartoon episode The Pyramid of Darkness Pt. 3. Be sure and join in the conversation in the comments below. And as always be sure and like share and subscribe to my YouTube channel if that’s your thing!
Read MoreIn the world of action figures and collectibles, G.I. Joe has been a beloved brand for decades, capturing the hearts of fans with its iconic characters and military-inspired adventures. As we step into 2023, the G.I. Joe Classified series continues to impress collectors with its attention to detail, articulation, and design. Let’s dive into the top 5 G.I. Joe Classified figures that have made a significant impact in the year 2023. #5 Snake Eyes (Desert Commando): Snake Eyes, the silent and enigmatic ninja commando, takes on a chilling new persona…
Read MoreIf you’re a die-hard G.I. Joe fan, you undoubtedly know about the iconic Steel Brigade figure. Introduced in the sixth series in 1987, this mail-in offer from Hasbro Direct brought a new level of excitement to collectors. Let’s delve into the thrilling history and evolution of the Steel Brigade figure that has captured the hearts of fans for decades. The Genesis of Steel Brigade The Steel Brigade figure was initially marketed as a “personalized” collectible, offering enthusiasts a chance to own a one-of-a-kind action figure. The figure came with a…
Read MoreAuthor: Larry HamaArt: Chris MooneyhamCovers: Andy Kubert and various others for variants On to the issue We begin Issue 302 with the aftermath of the explosion of the bio-weapon deployed in 301. It s grisly. The Cobra Casino customers, Cobra troopers, assorted Vipers are all mutated. And they are eating each other. Strangely, they still understand who they are or were. But they have a hunger to eat one another in chaotic cannibalism. Serpentor Khan and Dr. Mindbender are also mutated, but Serpentor Khan wants to take over and lead…
Read MoreStory by Staff Writer “Shaft” Today we look at G.I. Joe Grand Slam. His PMS is listed as “Artillery” and SMS is “Electronics Engineer”. So with “Artillery” he could have been nearly any enlisted MOS in the 13 series (Field Artillery). He could have been a 13B Cannon Crewmember, a 13F Fire Support Specialist or any other 13 series. His filecard states he served with a 155mm battery. However when you look at the HAL and its monitor that Grand Slam views it clearly shows an aircraft in his sites.…
Read MoreOn this week’s episode of Half The Battle, It review the 2022 G.I. Joe Hasbro Pulse Retro Duke figure. Be sure and join in the conversation in the comments below. And as always be sure and like share and subscribe to my YouTube channel if that’s your thing!
Read MoreToday Terry from Action Media Reviews gives a full review of the the upcoming G.I. Joe Classified Steel Corps action figure 2 pack! 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 MoreStory 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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Read MoreCorbra Lang is back with an all new video taking a look at the rich history of the iconic G.I. Joe character Snake Eyes! Check out his new video below, and be sure and Subscribe to his YouTube channel for all the latest videos!
Read MoreCorbra Lang is back with an all new video giving us a walk through of his massive vintage G.I. Joe collection! Check out his new video below, and be sure and Subscribe to his YouTube channel for all the latest videos!
Read MoreStory 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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