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Today Ken from ToyKennections gives us a look at the Hasbro’s 1989 lineup of G.I. Joe Figures! Check out the video below and share your thoughts with us in the comments. As always be sure to subscribe to ToyKennections channel on YouTube for all of Ken’s latest videos!
Read MoreStory by Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the G.I. Joe Cobra Rat. This one I’m going to chalk up as an under appreciated vehicle. I know anyone who grew up with early GI Joe and Cobra vehicles got to enjoy awesome vehicles. As time went on some vehicles well, got made a bit cheap. The Rat is one of these vehicles that had a great concept but just was not built right. So first off if you have never watched the commercial for…
Read MoreIn the pantheon of G.I. Joe heroes, few stand as tall and as proud as the indomitable Sgt. Slaughter. His legacy within the G.I. Joe universe is not just a testament to the character’s impact on the franchise but also a reflection of the unique blend of reality and fiction that the series is known for. The Arrival of a Wrestling Icon Sgt. Slaughter, born from the larger-than-life persona of professional wrestler Robert Rudolph Remus, first stormed into the G.I. Joe world in 1985. He was the first real-life personality…
Read MoreWelcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the GI Joe Playset Alpha Check Point. I think we can all agree this is an awesome piece to set up and make some cool dioramas with. This is not one I had as a kid but always admired. It is simple yet complex. Anyone who had the 1983 GI Joe base certainly loved this as an entrance to base. I’m not sure why Hasbro hasn’t tapped into small playsets as I would pick them up for dioramas for sure.…
Read MoreSkybound Entertainment is reigniting the excitement for G.I. Joe aficionados, both seasoned and new, by reintroducing the cherished Marvel Comics series penned by Larry Hama. Taking a nostalgic journey back to the 1980s, Skybound Entertainment is resurrecting the iconic G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero comic series, originally published by Marvel Comics. This comic saga, intertwined with Hasbro’s multimedia revival of the G.I. Joe toyline, chronicles the adventures of the G.I. Joe team as they confront the nefarious Cobra, a global terrorist organization hell-bent on domination. After languishing out of…
Read MoreJoin the Autobots on a thrilling journey as tickets for the ‘Transformers’ 40th Anniversary Event are now available! Experience the ‘Till All Are One: Transformers 40th Anniversary Event‘ featuring classic TV series episodes and an exclusive BTS table read. Hasbro Inc. is hosting this special cinema event to honor four decades of Transformers. Starting May 15, catch screenings in selected cinemas across the US, UK, Mexico, and more. Relive the iconic Autobots and Decepticons saga with episodes from the original 1984 animated series. Tickets are on sale from April 10…
Read MoreIn the vast and intricate world of G.I. Joe, a franchise that encompasses toys, comics, cartoons, and movies, few groups stand out quite like the Dreadnoks. This band of renegade mercenaries, introduced in the early 1980s, has captured the imagination of fans with their unique blend of anarchy, loyalty, and comic relief. The Dreadnoks serve as a significant antagonist force, often aligned with Cobra, G.I. Joe’s main adversary, but their distinct personality and modus operandi set them apart from the typical villainous fare. Origins and Evolution The Dreadnoks were first…
Read MoreGet ready to jam out to your favorite theme song! The iconic “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” meet the transforming world of Transformers in a quirky yet inevitable mash-up. Hasbro’s latest collaboration brings us Party Wallop, a robotic turtle that shifts seamlessly from a turtle van to a robot turtle and back. But wait, which turtle is it? The beauty of Party Wallop lies in choice. With four different heads, belt buckles, and weapon sets included, you can customize your Party Wallop to embody your favorite turtle. Whether you’re feeling rude,…
Read MoreUnleash your dark side and dominate the galaxy with the latest addition to the Hasbro Black Series collection! As part of Lucasfilm’s Imperial March campaign, Collider brings you an exclusive reveal of the new three-pack featuring iconic villains from the Star Wars universe: Darth Vader, Thrawn, and General Grievous. Priced at $89.99, this set is slated for a Spring 2025 release, with preorders opening on March 21 at 1 PM ET. True to the Black Series standard, each figure boasts full articulation and comes with accessories straight from the entertainment…
Read MoreWelcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look back at G.I. Joe in 2018 as a whole. It was a bitter sweet year as the 3-3/4 figures would come to a screeching halt. Although the past couple of years were almost club and convention exclusives, it was still the end of an era filled with awesome figures and vehicles. There were some great figures in 2018, but even YoJoe.com gave up on completing their archives. They listed Rampart and a female Cobra Officer and their list was done. Other…
Read MoreThis month, Star Wars shines a spotlight on the allure of the Dark Side with the highly anticipated Imperial March event. The celebration casts a well-deserved focus on the saga’s most iconic villains, bringing them to the forefront with an array of new, themed products. Hasbro, seizing the moment, has unveiled a sneak peek of its upcoming offerings, promising an exciting array of items dedicated to the nefarious characters of the galaxy far, far away. Among the highlights are the latest additions to Hasbro’s esteemed Vintage collection — new figures…
Read MoreToday Ken from ToyKennections gives us a look at the Hasbro’s mid-1990’s unproduced G.I. Joe ‘Ninja Commandos” Figures! Check out the video below and share your thoughts with us in the comments. As always be sure to subscribe to ToyKennections channel on YouTube for all of Ken’s latest videos!
Read MoreRhode Island-based toy giant Hasbro has made a significant strategic move, selling its Entertainment One film and television business to Canadian-American media powerhouse Lionsgate for a substantial $375 million in cash. The sale, in line with Hasbro’s Blueprint 2.0 strategy, also aims to retire around $400 million of floating rate debt. As part of their forward-looking approach, Hasbro announced they will persist in developing and producing entertainment content rooted in their extensive portfolio of iconic Hasbro brands. Could this put a crimp in plans for any future possible G.I. Joe…
Read MoreWelcome to the Outpost. I’ve been taking a look at the modern Joes as a whole, but I also want to put some of my favorite modern 2007-now figures under the microscope. 2007 as I mentioned was the dawn of a new era, the 25th modern style Joe. One of the most distinct features is the removable head. The overall design made it relatively simple to swap heads and other body parts to customize figures. Although Hasbro produced a good amount of the original figures some were left out and…
Read MoreWelcome to the Outpost. Wow what a year 2023 has been. I know there have been a lot of Joes we have been anticipating, but Hasbro really cranked out a lot of classified figures from several different years and multiple generations. I love the Classified line but the 3-3/4 inch will forever fill my heart. I went through my favorite Christmas hauls from 1982-1994, now I want to take a look at when I started collecting and some of those highly anticipated and sometimes hard to find figures. It seems…
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