Tag: Hasbro

By Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios One of the crazy parts of G.I. Joe collecting as a kid in the ’80s was that you were largely clueless as to what you were getting and when. I shopped almost exclusively at Kay Bee Toys, but I would also hit up places like Toys “R” Us, Caldor, Kmart, and the CVS down the block from my house. CVS was wicked overpriced, but if I copped a few bucks from doing chores or yard work for neighbors, I wouldn’t have to ask…

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By Destro Designs & Viper Den Studios The first time I rolled up on a G.I. Joe Cobra Surveillance Port, it was at a garage sale in a neighborhood with fancy houses. My mom has always been thrifty, and in the ’80s, before the internet and sites like eBay, you could always talk a price down. Without the data of what an item was selling for elsewhere, people would just go off what they paid and then depreciate the value. It was a win-win for the buyer. So when I…

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Hasbro continued its annual YoJoeJune celebration with the reveal of two exciting additions to the G.I. Joe Classified Series: King Cobra Commander and Deep Six. Both figures bring something unique to the line, but it’s the debut of King Cobra Commander that has generated the most discussion among longtime collectors and fans. For years, G.I. Joe enthusiasts have requested a modern version of the hooded Cobra Commander, one of the most iconic looks associated with the character. The hooded appearance dates back to the classic Marvel comic series and became…

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By Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios There are so many different versions of the G.I. Joe lore and continuity between the cartoon, file cards, and personal head canon that it’s almost impossible to keep a laser shot focused through all of them. But Beach Head’s scowl and badass, take-no-shit, kill-’em-all attitude does exactly that. We all see Beach Head the same way, largely. Right from the jump in Arise, Serpentor, Arise!, he’s acting like the fun police for all the Joes. General Hawk tries to understand that everyone has…

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Cobra is one of the most iconic villain organizations in pop culture, and in this episode of The Mythologies with DISMA we explore its many origins, from Marvel Comics and ARBCO to Cobra-La, while uncovering the secrets behind Cobra Commander and his rise to power. Join us as we examine Cobra’s legendary allies and villains, including Destro, Baroness, Major Bludd, Firefly, Storm Shadow, Zartan, the Dreadnoks, Dr. Mindbender, and many more, along with the bizarre experiments, factions, and cults that shaped the organization. If you’re a fan of G.I. Joe,…

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Check out the latest episode of G.I. Retro as we dive into Part 3 of the classic G.I. Joe mini-series, The Revenge of Cobra! This chapter takes the Joes on a globe-trotting adventure that feels less like a military mission and more like something straight out of an Indiana Jones movie. Ancient mysteries, hidden dangers, exotic locations, and Cobra’s relentless pursuit of power create one of the most unique episodes in the early animated saga. Be sure and like and subscribe and support G.I. Retro!

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By Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios We step into the ring with a top-tier G.I. Joe figure/character. There are a lot of figures that never got a run in the cartoon, and so the canon is left to be served from a file card. And that’s usually fine and dandy, but sometimes the file card and the cartoon character are in lockstep and build a canon that transcends the basic lore of an average Joe. Low-Light’s file card serves as a quick backstory of a man whose whole life…

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On this week’s episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, it’s MAIN CHARACTER MAY with Storm Shadow Pt.4! This week we take a look at Storm Shadow in the cartoons and comics! Check out this week’s video below and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!

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HEY, I’M A GOURMET! All New “Roadblock” Trading card of the day “Review by @Yorktownjoe! Check it out in the player below, and be sure and follow him on Instagram and YouTube for his latest videos and photography!

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By Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios G.I. Joe1986 barrels on with this installment: The Viper. 1986 brought us so much in pop culture, movies, and a reaching maturity that helped us better understand the military acumen of the line. So much about this figure featured modern-day equipment, and my understanding of it was key. The Viper is such an important figure in the entire line because it is the replacement for the Trooper/Officer, a staple of the Cobra Army. The Trooper is such an iconic figure. It’s up there…

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Few things shaped the world of G.I. Joe more than the legendary file cards written by Larry Hama. Packed with military detail, personality, and unforgettable storytelling, these tiny character bios transformed action figures into living legends. In this countdown, we explore and rank the 25 greatest G.I. Joe file cards ever written by Hama, highlighting the characters that left the biggest impact on fans of the franchise. Check out the video below then Like And Subscribe to DISMA on YouTube and support his work!

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