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Today Ken from ToyKennections gives us a history of the 1984 G.I. Joe lineup of action figures! 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 MoreIn the summer of 2009, the world witnessed the explosive debut of “G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra,” a film that would ignite passionate debates among fans and critics alike for years to come. Now, almost 14 years later, it’s time to reflect on the impact of this cinematic venture and the enduring legacy it has left on the G.I. Joe franchise. The Birth of Controversy The G.I. Joe franchise, with its iconic action figures and animated series, had already been a cornerstone of American pop culture for decades before Paramount…
Read MoreNow’s your chance to join the Cobra ranks with this crowdfund vehicle inspired by the opening sequence of the animated series, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. Custom built to scale with 3.75” ReAction Figures as well as vintage G.I. Joe O-Ring Figures, the Cobra Mothership is a massive 32” in diameter and comes with three vertical Thruster display stands to display your ship as it begins to take flight. Explore the forbidding exterior of the ship and you’ll find multiple hidden defense turrets, 16 light-up thrusters on the underside…
Read MoreIn a resounding call to action, loyal G.I. Joe fans from around the globe are coming together to petition Hasbro and Paramount to resurrect the beloved 1980s G.I. Joe cartoon series. With nostalgia at an all-time high, this initiative aims to bring back the magic of the classic show that captured the hearts of millions in the ’80s. The Power of Nostalgia Nostalgia has become a powerful force in the entertainment industry. With the resurgence of ’80s and ’90s pop culture, fans of the original G.I. Joe animated series are…
Read MoreToday we look at G.I. Joe Short-Fuze. He is listed as “Artillery” for PMS and “Infantry Engineer” for SMS. What is interesting is there is not the usual longer space between “Infantry” and “Engineer” like what you see on other other OG13 filecards in regards to SMS. It most likely was a printing error but provided it is not then an “Infantry Engineer” would be in all cases a Combat Engineer (12B MOS). It lists Engineer School further in his filecard. Provided Short-Fuze started his Army career as a Combat…
Read MoreOn this week’s episode of Half The Battle, on this week’s episode I kick off Monster Month with a review of the vintage Mortal Kombat ‘Goro’ 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 MoreWelcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at a G.I. Joe vehicle that I feel is under appreciated. In 1993 G..I Joe was on a hard slide. There were several factors contributing to it, but Hasbro still had a few cool vehicles that nobody seems to talk about. The 1984 WHALE is one of the best water vessels with so many features and so many memories in the cartoons, but another good size water vessel with lots of room for Joes is the Shark 9000 with v3 Cutter.…
Read MoreOn this week’s episode of Half The Battle, on this week’s episode I kick off Monster Month with a review of the vintage G.I. Joe Cobra-La characters. 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 MorePart 1: Roots in Georgia In the picturesque town of Athens, nestled in the heart of Georgia, there lived a family that would one day produce one of the most formidable members of the G.I. Joe team. Shana O’Hara, known to the world as Scarlett, was born into this family on a cool autumn day in 1970. The O’Hara clan was a proud one, known throughout the community for their martial arts studio and unwavering dedication to discipline and honor. Shana’s father, Patrick O’Hara, was a martial arts virtuoso. With…
Read MoreG.I. Joe’s Cobra Commander is listed as “Intelligence” for his PMS and “Ordnance, Experimental Weaponry” as his SMS. Yes it should be “Ordnance” and not “Ordinance” as the two have different meanings. Cobra Commander relies on revolutions and chaos in order to control the world. States he has led uprisings in the Middle-East and Southeast Asia and other troubled spots. Responsible for kidnapping scientists, military leaders and businessmen. So the fact that “Intelligence” is listed as a military specialty and he has led uprisings in various parts of the world…
Read MoreOn this week’s episode of Half The Battle, on this week’s episode I kick off Monster Month with a review of the vintage Street Fighter “Blanka” 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 MoreWelcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at a 1989 G.I. JOE vehicle that I feel is under appreciated the Raider. The Raider with Hot Seat is a really cool vehicle that I never hear anything about. Looking over the years a lot of the vehicles did not get a modern version. Maybe the originals are solid enough Hasbro felt they didn’t need to update them as many of the modern figures did fit the original vehicles. The Raider is featured in the opening credits of the miniseries…
Read MoreOn this week’s episode of Half The Battle, i take a look at the G.I. Joe Star Brigade Lunartix figures from the mid 1990’s. 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 takes us on ‘the big toy hunt’ at Vancouver’s ‘The Ultimate Hobby and Toy Fair’! 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 MoreShipwreck’s Journal Entry #2 – Memories of Mara Revisited Avast, me hearties! It’s been a while since I put pen to paper, but today’s a day that begs for a new entry in the log. The wind’s in the sails, and the sea’s as calm as a sleepin’ cat. It brings back memories of that day with Mara, and the promise I made to her. But let me not get ahead of meself. [Entry Begins] Life back at the HQ settled into its usual rhythm after we returned from the…
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