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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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HALF THE BATTLE FEATURING G.I.Joe Cartoon Episode ‘El DORADO’!

On this week’s episode of  Half The Battle, I review the G.I. Joe Carton episode titled, ‘El Dorado: The Lost City of Gold‘. Be sure and join in the conversation in the comments below and let us know what you think!. 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 UNDERAPPRECIATED FEATURING ‘RAVEN’!

Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m checking out a G.I.Joe character from 1986 that I’m going to consider at least for me personally, the most underrated character in the franchise, ‘Raven‘. This female character was featured in episode 29 “In the Presence of Mine Enemies.” After a dogfight with Slip-Stream both he and Raven end up on an island with an abandoned Dr Mindbender lab. Well some B.A.T.’s and a monster remained there and the 2 are forced to work together to escape the island alive. In the end Raven…

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