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G.I.Joe 

G.I. JOE UNDERAPPRECIATED FEATURING THE ‘SHARK 9000’!

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Welcome 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.…

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G.I.Joe Half The Battle 

HALF THE BATTLE CONTINUES MONSTER MONTH WITH ‘COBRA-LA’!

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On 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! 

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G.I. JOE STORIES – Scarlett’s Steel Resolve: The Origin of Shana O’Hara!

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Part 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…

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G.I.Joe 

G.I. JOE INSIDE THE FILE CARDS FEATURING “COBRA COMMANDER”!

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G.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…

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G.I.Joe Half The Battle 

HALF THE BATTLE KICKS OFF MONSTER MONTH WITH STREET FIGHTER “BLANKA”!

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On 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! 

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G.I. JOE UNDERAPPRECIATED FEATURING THE “RAIDER”!

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Welcome 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…

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G.I.Joe Half The Battle 

HALF THE BATTLE – FEATURING The G.I. Joe “Lunartix” Aliens!

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On 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! 

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G.I. JOE STORIES – Shipwreck’s Journal Memories of Mara Revisited!

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Shipwreck’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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G.I.Joe Half The Battle 

HALF THE BATTLE – Featuring 8 Knock-Off G.I. Joe Toy Lines Ranked Best to Worst!

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On this week’s episode of Half The Battle, on this week’s episode i take a look at the 8 “Knock-Off” G.I. Joe action figure lines ranked best to worst. 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 STORIES – “Zarana’s Initiation”!

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Zarana had always been a wild spirit. Growing up, she had felt like an outsider, a rebel with no cause. That was until she met her older brother Zartan, the enigmatic master of disguise who would change her life forever. Now, she stood at the precipice of her initiation into the criminal Dreadnok biker gang, and the tasks before her were nothing short of daunting. The moon hung low in the night sky, casting eerie shadows over the decrepit factory where the Dreadnoks had made their headquarters. Zarana’s heart pounded…

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G.I. JOE UNDERAPPRECIATED FEATURING “Fast-Draw”!

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Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at a G.I. Joe figure from 1987, Fast Draw. In my opinion this is an under appreciated figure. I had Fast Draw as a kid and this was a cool unique figure back in the day. He has 2 missiles ready to fire at his target. Maybe not the most realistic military concept, but I love the futuristic concept figures. This color scheme is unique and I could have seen him sliding into the Slaughters Marauders lineup…

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Half The Battle Marvel Toys 

HALF THE BATTLE Featuring Marvel Legends ‘White Rabbit’!

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On this weekends special edition of Half The Battle, I take a look at the Marvel Legends ‘White Rabbit’ figure! Check out the full review in the player below and as always like share and subscribe to my YouTube channel if that’s your thing. Or share your thoughts in the comments below!

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G.I. Joe Classified 

GI Joe Classified Series Unveils Exciting New Figures and Collectibles at PulseCon Live Stream!

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During today’s livestream Hasbro revealed in hand images of the next weave of G.I. Joe Classified figures. This upcoming wave includes General Hawk, Buzzer, Ripper, Agent Helix, and Shockwave. In addition, several digital reveals were made including the future figures, Big Boa, Techno-Viper, Airborne, Quick Kick, Metal Head, and Mutt. Additional Recondo is being released again as part of the retro 6″ line in his traditional uniform colors. Check out the photos for these new offerings below and get your pre-orders in for the next wave by following the links.…

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G.I. Joe Stories – “Shadows of Deceit”!

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Part 1: The Baroness Rises Anastasia DeCobray was born into a world of privilege and excess. The spoiled offspring of European aristocrats, she grew up in opulent castles and attended the finest schools money could buy. But beneath her luxurious facade, a restlessness simmered within her. Anastasia yearned for something more than the life of decadence that had been laid out for her. Her journey into radicalism began in the hallowed halls of an Ivy League university. Surrounded by like-minded students who decried the injustices of the world, Anastasia found…

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G.I. JOE INSIDE THE FILE CARDS FEATURING “Rock-n-Roll”!

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Today’s focus is the G.I. Joe character Rock-n-Roll. He is possibly the simplest of all the OG13 to figure out as he only has “Infantry” listed as his PMS and “PT Instructor” as his SMS. So going with that he is an 11B Infantryman who may have attained a Special Qualifications Identifier (SQI) H of Instructor. It is very possible he went to classes for it and attained this SQI and briefly was an instructor. Years ago the US Army had a program where those who couldn’t meet the minimum…

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