G.I.Joe 

Joes on The Rock: Why D-Day at Alcatraz Still Hits

Story By Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the 1990 G.I. Joe two part episode “D-Day at Alcatraz“. I think most of the people growing up watching the Sunbow cartoon would agree the Dic era was a little off the wall, but there is still some entertainment value and the characters still are pretty interesting. The D-Day at Alcatraz episodes were interesting to me. Although I always wished Metal Head was a bit more of a serious character my son did point out to…

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G.I.Joe Half The Battle 

80s Cartoon Fans, This One’s For You! Breaking Down Arise Serpentor Arise Pt. 5

On this week’s episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, I review the classic G.I. Joe Cartoon episode “Arise Serpentor Arise Pt. 5” 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!

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G.I.Joe 

Diving Deep with Destro’s Frogmen! G.I. Joe 1990 Undertow Figure Review

Story By Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at 1990 Undertow. His file card lists him as Destro’s frogmen, and an elite diver with a special designed suit to dive through any environment such as oil and sludge. Undertow Does make his way into the animated series and into the comics for what I could gather, but even AI mode on Google could not confirm, so maybe one of our comic experts here can confirm that. This figure is sharp looking and has some really…

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G.I.Joe 

Cross Country vs. Klepto-Cobras: G.I. Joe Closes Out ’86 with Sewer Shenanigans!

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the last episode of the G.I. Joe Cartoon in 1986, episode 30 “Into your tent I will silently creep”. 1986 started out with one of my favorite mini series “Arise Serpentor Arise” and finished with a episode that didn’t quite close out the year. Never the less this episode starts out with Cross Country and the Joes being attacked in the snow by a bunch of Tele Vipers with short sleeves on. In the end they…

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The POP-EXPOSE 

From Toys to Toons: How the 1980s Revolutionized Cartoons and the Toy Industry

Throughout the 1980s, Saturday morning and weekday afternoon television screens were filled with action-packed cartoons starring colorful heroes and villains, often mirroring the hottest toys on store shelves. Transformers, G.I. Joe, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, and Thundercats were just a few of the wildly successful animated series based on toy lines. However, what many don’t realize is that before the 1980s, these types of shows were considered illegal. A shift in regulations opened the floodgates, forever changing the landscape of animation and the toy industry in America.…

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G.I.Joe 

Cobra’s Master Plan Unfolds! Arise, Serpentor, Arise Pt. 3 – A G.I. Joe Classic!

On this week’s episode of Half The Battle we take a look at the classic G.I. Joe Cartoon episode Arise Serpentor Arise 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!

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G.I. Joe Slugger (1984) – A Classic Artillery Vehicle Worth Remembering!

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m checking out the 1984 G.I. Joe Slugger. A Classic Artillery Vehicle with a unique design, powerful armament, and a dedicated driver Thunder , the Slugger became a fan-favorite among kids and collectors alike. The G.I. Joe Slugger was modeled after real-world self-propelled guns, though it had a futuristic, toy-like appearance. Fun features included the cannon that can pivot up for air or long distance strike, the canopy hatch door that can be closed for protection, and the engine cover that…

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G.I.Joe Half The Battle 

Half the Battle: Breaking Down G.I. Joe’s ‘Arise, Serpentor, Arise Pt. 2

On this week’s episode of Half The Battle we discuss the G.I. Joe Cartoon episode “Arise Serpentor Arise Pt. 2“! 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!

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G.I.Joe 

G.I. Joe Resolute Retrospective With ToyKennections!

Today Ken from ToyKennections gives us a look at the G.I. Joe Resolute Cartoon! 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!

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G.I.Joe Half The Battle 

Deep Freeze: Exploring the G.I. Joe Episode ‘Cold Shoulder’ on Half The Battle!

On this week’s episode of Half The Battle, I discuss the G.I. Joe Cartoon episode ‘Could Shoulder’! 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!

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G.I.Joe Half The Battle 

REVIEWING G.I. JOE: “THE PYRAMID OF DARKNESS ALL 5 PARTS” | HALF THE BATTLE

On this week’s episode of Half The Battle, Since I was on vacation last week, today I’m releasing the complete Pyramid of Darkness mini-series review, all parts in one! 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!

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G.I.Joe Half The Battle 

Reviewing G.I. Joe: “The Pyramid of Darkness Pt. 5” | Half The Battle

On this week’s episode of Half The Battle, I review the G.I. Joe Cartoon Episode “The Pyramid of Darkness Pt.5! 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!

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G.I.Joe Half The Battle 

HALF THE BATTLE WITH “THE TOP 6 MONSTROUS THINGS THAT HAPPENED IN THE G.I. JOE CARTOON”!

On this week’s episode of Half The Battle, on this week’s episode  Monster Month continues as I take a look at the top 6 monstrous moments from the original G.I. Joe Cartoon. 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! 

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G.I.Joe 

Exploring the Epic 1989 G.I. Joe Mini Series: ‘Operation Dragonfire’!

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the the 1989, 4 episode G.I. Joe mini series “Operation Dragonfire”. For me and I’m sure many others out there we had 12 inch Joes, 1982 Joes, and grew up on the original GI Joe animated series. The 1987 GI Joe the movie was when I stopped watching GI Joe. Not for any reason other than I was getting older and was playing sports, working, and partying and didn’t have the time. Somewhere in the world…

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G.I.Joe Half The Battle 

HALF THE BATTLE – The Pyramid of Darkness Pt.1!

On this week’s episode of Half The Battle, on this week’s episode i take a look at part one of the classic G.I. Joe Cartoon story arc, “The Pyramid of Darkness“. 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! 

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