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G.I.Dave’s Cartoon Realism: Silly or Gritty? “Hearts and Cannons

Story by @G_I_DAVE Were back fellow fans and friends!What day is it? C’mon Mike,Mike,Mike..HUMPDAYEEE! It’s Wednesday and we’re gunna dive into another G.I. Joe Sunbow episode to see if its more silly or gritty. “Hearts and Cannons” (Sunbow Season 1, Ep 44)is pure desert-ops and armor warfare.This one starts out a bit too realistic for the times, as Cobra hits a village at night, bags the locals for labor, and Major Bludd is running the show while some lone warrior on a cliff swears vengeance. I can’t help but think…

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From Tombs to Terror Dromes: Why Lara Croft Feels Right at Home in the G.I. Joe Classified Universe

There are some crossovers that feel like marketing ideas, and then there are the ones that make you stop and think, “Wait… why didn’t this happen years ago?” That’s exactly how I felt when the new Lara Croft G.I. Joe Classified Series figure was revealed. The more I thought about it, the more it made perfect sense. Growing up, G.I. Joe was never just about military action. Sure, there were tanks, helicopters, and Cobra’s endless schemes for world domination, but the franchise also thrived on mystery. Ancient temples, hidden civilizations,…

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Now You Know With YorktownJoe –  Marvel G.I. Joe Issue 77 Recap!

Story by Yorktownjoe Issue 77 “AFTERSHOCKS” Background Issue 76 brought the Cobra Civil War crashing down like an arrow!! And the aftermath is underway. Feel free to check out the review of Issue 76 in case you missed it. (You can catch up on other “Now You Know With YorktownJoe” reviews there as well!) On to the issue We begin with multiple Tomahawk helicopters inbound to help evacuate the Joe’s forces. Hawk and “fake” Cobra Commander trade some verbal barbs, and Zarana and Roadblock are nearby. Zarana then calls Lady Jaye worthless trash. Lady…

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The Cobra That Got Away vs. Cold Slither?! | G.I. Joe: The Pyramid of Darkness Pt. 3 | G.I. Retro

It’s G.I. Joe’s first full on musical number! Satin brings the house down with “The Cobra That Got Away“, but does it beat Cold Slither for number 1 on the charts? Where do you stand in this animated battle of the bands? Plus G.I. Joe FINALLY do rendezvous in the City of the Dead, and it sure does live up to the name. Cobra is planting control cubes across the globe, and more in Three Cubes to Darkness! Who is YOUR pick for MVP?What was YOUR favorite DYD moment?Who was…

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Standard Crate – Chemical/Element Case with Cylinder – G.I. Joe/Cobra

1:12 Scale crate inspired by G.I. Joe Classified Series and is part of a multiple-size stacking crate series. Collecting Chemicals and Elements is not easy; why not make it safer? This container can hold your choice of Tube color and help provide a safe mode of travel for your figure to reach their destination safely. The center of the cylinders is partially transparent.  CLICK HERE TO ORDER ** Does not include figure or figure accessories. See below for included items ** Size: 41.4 X 23.7 X 23.7mmIncludes: Case Body, 1…

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Take Pictures of Your Toys: It’s Good for You!

By Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios Just the other day, my brother, Evan the Architect, posted a photo of his dope Crimson Hound and some awesome figures. I gave him a shout in the Twitter streets about it being good, and he responded by saying I had inspired him to give it a try. I smiled so damn hard. A few others have said the same, and I thought maybe I could use this mouthpiece to tell more people… It’s time to start taking pictures of your toys. I…

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G.I.Joe SDCC 2026 

SDCC Reveal: Hasbro Unveils G.I. Joe Classified Series #216 Arctic Battle 3-Pack

San Diego Comic-Con 2026 continues to deliver exciting surprises for G.I. Joe collectors, and Hasbro has officially pulled back the curtain on the G.I. Joe Classified Series #216 Arctic Battle 3-Pack. Designed to expand the growing arctic-themed lineup, this new boxed set throws collectors directly into a frozen battlefield where G.I. Joe and Cobra clash in some of the harshest conditions imaginable. The 6-inch scale set includes three fan-favorite troop builders, featuring Arctic S.A.W.-Viper, Drift Viper, and a Steel Corps Trooper. Together, they create an instant display-worthy battle straight out…

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SDCC 2026 Hasbro G.I. Joe Classified Display Case Images!

The excitement keeps building at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, and Hasbro has given G.I. Joe fans plenty to celebrate with the first wave of G.I. Joe Classified Series display case reveals straight from the showroom floor. The showcase is packed with long-awaited characters, massive vehicles, and exciting exclusives that are sure to dominate collector wish lists over the coming year. Among the biggest highlights are the SDCC 2026 Exclusive Duke and Deep Six, alongside the impressive Arctic H.I.S.S. Tank and the highly anticipated HasLab Snowcat, both of which drew crowds…

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G.I.DAVE’s Cartoon Realism: Silly or Gritty? “Money to Burn”

By @G_I_DAVE Hello fellow fans and friends! G.I. DAVE here, your not getting rid of me THAT easy! We’re back diving into another G.I. Joe Sunbow episode to see if it leans more silly or realistic. Been having fun doing these, and I may be the perfect Joe fan for it. I’ve always seen myself as a “comic guy”, and brush away the toon a lot, so going back and watching some of these that I “barely remember”, has really given me a new perspective on the old show. I…

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How I Rank My Favorite G.I. Joe ARAH Figures

By Destro Designs–Viper Den Studios If you’ve ever heard me mention my favorite 3¾-inch G.I. Joe figures, it probably barely made any sense. The truth is, I could genuinely have three different Top 10 lists: Usually, when I talk about my favorites, I’m referring to the figures I actually had and became completely obsessed with. That doesn’t mean I don’t hold other figures in equally high regard. For instance, I rarely mention Snow Serpent, even though I honestly think it’s arguably the greatest 3¾-inch action figure ever made—not just in…

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Shipwreck Said WHAT?! | G.I. Joe: The Pyramid of Darkness Pt. 2 | G.I. Retro

On this week’s episode, G.I. Joe: The Pyramid of Darkness continues, but do we really rendezvous in the city of the dead?? Shipwreck name dropped WHO to get by Cobra? The Fatal Fluffies, the U.S.S. Flagg makes its debut and plenty more highlights! Who is YOUR pick for MVP?What was YOUR favorite DYD moment?Who was YOUR pick for Foul-Up?What would YOU have titled this episode of G.I. Joe? New here? G.I. Retro is a weekly rewatch of the classic Sunbow G.I. Joe cartoon, one episode at a time. Subscribe and…

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