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This week on an all new episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle, Monster Month continues as we take a look at the heavy hitter of Cobra La, ‘Nemesis Enforcer‘! Check out this week’s full episode in the player below and share your thoughts AFTER THE JUMP!
Read MoreG.I. Joe was not the first to have a 3 & 3/4 inch figure, they were not the first to come up with scaled vehicles of a military style, and they were not the first to have a toy soldier, but they were the most creative on making figures, futuristic type vehicles that could be assembled like a model and plastic rugged enough to be played with and not be broken easily. I was looking at the 1982 Straight arm figures that I own and all the vehicles and this was…
Read MoreThis week on an all new episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle, we take a look at one of the more odd characters in the G.I.Joe universe, ‘Royal Guard‘! Check out the full episode in the player below, then MAKE THE JUMP to the forums and join in the conversation!
Read MoreBackground In Issue 38, we discovered some background info about Cobra Commander, as well as more character development for Billy. And we met a new Joe jungle trooper, code name: Recondo. Feel free to check out the review of Issue 38 in case you missed it. (You can catch up on other “Now You Know With YorktownJoe” reviews there as well.) On to the issue The issue begins with a small team of Joes rappelling down a sheer cliff. They are on a mission to rescue Dr. Adele Burkhart who was captured again while…
Read MoreAccording to Nerdist, IDW is bringing G.I.Joe fans an all new comic book series in the spring of 2019. This new book titled, ‘G.I. Joe: Sierra Muerte‘, will be written, drawn, lettered, and colored by Michel Fiffe. Check out the official synopsis and what we know about the series below and let us know if you will be reading it AFTER THE JUMP! G.I. Joe: Sierra Muerte follows the core team that goes rogue on a rescue mission, all while forces within Cobra try to thwart Cobra Commander, and Storm Shadow goes AWOL.” Fiffe’s personal…
Read MoreThis week on an all new episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle, its part 2 of our look at a rare Belgian G.I.Joe Catalogue from 1990. Check out this week’s full episode in the player below and let us know your thoughts AFTER THE JUMP!
Read MoreThis week on an all new episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle we take a look at the G.I.Joe Marvel Comic issue #51 titled, ‘Thunder Machine’! Check out this week’s full episode in the player below, then MAKE THE JUMP to the forums and join in the conversation!
Read MoreBackground In Issue 37, the story introduced new Joes and Cobras, including the iconic Crimson Twins Tomax and Xamot. Flint and Footloose joined the Joes, along with the Armadillo mini-tank. Cobra has a new small vehicle of their own, the Ferret ATV. Feel free to check out the review of Issue 37 in case you missed it. (You can catch up on other “Now You Know With YorktownJoe” reviews there as well.) On to the issue The issue has multiple intertwined stories of intrigue, including an interesting look back into Cobra Commander’s personal life…
Read MoreWhen G.I. Joe hit shelves in 1982 each character had his own little uniqueness, as the years went on they had a vast variety of weapons, uniforms, and personalities, but one thing they all have in common is they all came with a file card. Hama tossed in a lot of military stuff, but he also through in some humor and gave a little back story to every character bringing them to life. I was sitting reading through some the other night and it made me wonder where Hama came up with…
Read MoreThis week on an all new episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle we take a look at a rare G.I.Joe product catalogue from Belgium! Check out the full episode in the player below, then MAKE THE JUMP to the forums and join in the conversation!
Read MoreBackground In Issue 36, we had three stories with a theme of ships. We also learned an important theme. Crimson Guards are undercover everywhere, and they will keep popping up as the story continues. Feel free to check out the review of Issue 36 in case you missed it. (You can catch up on other “Now You Know With YorktownJoe” reviews there as well.) On to the issue The issue begins with a visit to the circus or an amusement park. Bongo the Balloon Bear is delivering balloons, and the side door opens and…
Read MoreThis week on an all new episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle, we take a look at the classic G.I.Joe Cartoon episode, ‘Once Upon A Joe‘! Check out the full episode in the player below, then MAKE THE JUMP to the forums and join in the conversation!
Read MoreThis week on an all new episode of JC Toy Explosion I walk you through my latest acquisition of a huge vintage G.I.Joe Collection! This was a wonderful Haul of Hauls. So many special Plastic treasures. Its super fun going through and rolling the dice with buying collections to keep and FLIP. Enjoy this one! Check out the full episode in the player below and be sure and MAKE THE JUMP to the forums and join in the conversation!
Read MoreThis week on an all new episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle we take a look at the G.I.Joe Tread Ripper Tank. Check out the full episode in the player below, then MAKE THE JUMP to the forums and join in the conversation!
Read MoreG.I. Joe was a big hit right from when they came out with the 1982 straight arm figures. There were only Cobra Troopers and Cobra Commander at the time for the bad guys to defend the world against. 1983 added a couple signature Cobra characters with Destro and Major Bludd. 1984 was a big year for Cobra and its lineup of enemies. The backstories of deceit and betrayal started to develop. Many great staple characters came out this year. Storm Shadow, Firefly, The Baroness, and one of my favorites Scrap Iron. Scrapie was one of…
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