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On this week’s all new episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle,we take a look at part one of the classic G.I.Joe Cartoon ‘The Mass Device‘! Check out this week’s video below then MAKE THE JUMP to the forum and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!
Read MoreWelcome to the Outpost. This week I’m getting into the new G.I.Joe Retro 2020 vehicles. 2018 and 2019 posted giant goose eggs for vehicles. There weren’t many in 2020 either, but the 2 that were released are pretty awesome. First up is the Hiss Tank. The Classic 1983 Tank with a cool version of the Hiss Tank Driver. I hesitated to buy this one and eventually ended up with a few. This is a great vehicle and holds up over time as one of the best if not the best Cobra Vehicle…
Read MoreMezco has opened pre-orders for their exciting new 1:12 Collective G.I.Joe Destro Figure. Destro, which will stand 17 cm tall and include over 32 points of articulation. He will also include 3 separate head portraits as well as many varieties of weapons. Priced at $100, this offering is slated for release between January and March of 2022. Check out all the details below and share your thoughts. Enter Destro, the weapons supplier to COBRA and leader of M.A.R.S. joins the One:12 Collective! The One:12 Collective Destro is presented in his classic tactical outfit with…
Read MoreWelcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the 1986 G.I. Joe Dreadnok Thunder Machine. This is one I had as a kid and it’s one of my favorite vehicles. This is one unique vehicle and it was featured in the cartoon. This one packs some fire power with 2 Gatling guns on the front. The car looks like it was made by Thrasher in his garage using various pieces from junk cars then a few extra pieces for armor all around the car. The color scheme is awesome…
Read MoreOn this week’s all new episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle,we take a look at 7 G.I.Joe Sub-Teams ranked Worst to Best! Check out this week’s video below then MAKE THE JUMP to the forum and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!
Read MoreWelcome to the Outpost. Today I’m talking about G.I.Joe Cobra Motor viper. 1986 was a great year and there were many cool looking figures and vehicles. The Motor Viper was a cool looking figure and came with one of the coolest concept vehicles. Some may argue this is a dumb vehicle and you wouldn’t last 2 seconds in a gun fight. Let’s face it though as bad as Cobra was at shooting G.I.Joe couldn’t hit the broad side of a Flagg either. The Motor Viper is a cool looking figure.…
Read MoreOn this week’s all new episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle, we take a look at the classic ‘G.I.Joe Comic Book issue #59! Check out this week’s video below then MAKE THE JUMP to the forum and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!
Read MoreWelcome to the outpost. Today we are Building the G.I.Joe Cobra M.A.S.S. Device. The 2008 M.A.S.S. device was an awesome release and fortunately I was able to get every set to build this awesome classic device. There were 5 sets released in total to build the device and they all came with figures and a DVD. This was a cool idea and the finished product is really nice. One of the best parts of the DVD packs were all the amazing figures. Set 1 comes with “The M.A.S.S. Device” DVD, a…
Read MoreToday we are looking at the G.I.Joe Classified Series 6″ figure: Zartan! There are a number of people reviewing Zartan out on YouTube, but mine is just a pictorial review. So he looks great in his packaging! On one side panel there is this art showing Zartan in action. On the other side, there is the number 23, along with his specialties. To decode these secret codes, we head over to gijoe.com and check on the file information for the characters. Here are some screenshots for background information. Upon clicking…
Read MoreWelcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the 1989 G.I.Joe Cobra Frag Viper. This was my last big year for Joes as a kid and this is one I got for Xmas that year. The body of this figure is pretty basic but it works for this guy. The helmet sculpt looks pretty bad ass and the weapons are the main focus of this figure. He has a back pack full of grenades which hook up to the scoop via a hose that is much larger then the…
Read MoreWelcome to the Outpost. Today we are talking G.I.Joe Cobra Laser Viper. The first 1990 Laser Viper was a really cool figure. He comes with a cool pack with 2 laser guns on top. He also has a really cool removable helmet. The Laser Viper has a dark grey suit with slight blue, black, and silver highlights. There are a few upgrades, a 2001 that looks nothing like the original. A really cool Python Patrol version of the original, and a 2017 version. This is a cool looking figure but they just tossed in a Sci-Fi…
Read MoreOn this week’s all new episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle,we take a look at the 7 WORST G.I.Joe subteams! Check out this week’s video below then MAKE THE JUMP to the forum and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!
Read MoreWelcome to the Outpost. Today we are discussing 2017 G.I.Joe vehicles. At this point in the franchise G.I. Joe had moved to an all on line market for figures and vehicles. Although there are some cool vehicles from this year most are way over my price range. First up is the BF 2000 Marauder Snowmobile. I cool looking version of the original Polar Battle Bear. The Vector X-36 Fighter Jet is a very awesome looking vehicle. I would love to have this one but for now I will have to settle for…
Read MoreWelcome to the Outpost. Today I’m talking about the 1989 G.I.Joe Cobra Condor. This is one I did not have as a kid and I do not have one in my collection. I do have the pilot the Aero-Viper though. This is a really cool concept jet and splits in the middle to create 2 different jets. I guess you could also use this feature as a Condor that was shot down by a Phantom X-19 as well.I’ve never actually seen one of these in person but it is a pretty…
Read MoreToday, during Mezco’s Toy Fair 2021 alternative online event, the company announced they will be releasing a new G.I.Joe ‘Destro‘ figure in the scale of their popular 1:12 Collective line. This figure will have cloth clothing, and looks to include an alternate head. Pricing and release date have not been announced yet, but figures in this line generally run around $100. Check out the preview figures below and let us know if you will be picking one up by commenting below!
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