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G.I.Joe ‘Sonic Fighters Desert Apache’ Discussion by Mitchell Smith!

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The 1992 G.I.Joe Sonic Fighters Desert Apache helicopter was a pretty cool helicopter and had a likeness to the real Apache helicopter. This is not one I had as a kid and it is not one I have ever had a chance to have in hand, but it looks pretty cool. I like the color and the overall look of this helicopter. The attachable joystick arm in the back is a cool feature and has some sound effects which as a 12 year old would have been awesome. Image Courtesy of @HCC788…

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G.I.Joe ‘Sgt. Savage’ Discussion by Mitchell Smith!

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Today I’m going to take a look at another 1995 G.I.Joe launch, and much like the G.I.Joe Extreme line, it only lasted that year. As you probably know I’m speaking about the SGT. Savage line. Another line I may not have bought at retail, but I purchased these in a collection and was pleased when I found these. 1995 was during my college days so I was running around getting drunk and chasing girls, so this was a line I knew nothing about until I acquired these by chance. There wasn’t many characters in this line,…

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G.I.Joe ‘Beachhead’ Discussion by Mitchell Smith!

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Today we are looking at G.I.Joe Beachhead, one of the all time greatest Joes. Wayne Sneeden is an Army Ranger. The original 1986 was just a great figure all around. His uniform and weapons were just awesome. As a kid I never had a Beachhead figure. He was a great character and played the roll in the 1987 G.I. Joe the movie as the hard nosed drill instructor training a class of misfits. He also was a staple in the cartoon. Over the years Beachhead has had a number of upgraded figures. He…

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Star Wars – Royal Guard Statue by Sideshow!

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Sideshow Collectibles has opened pre-orders for their new Star Wars – Royal Guard Premium Format Figure. Royal Guard stands 23.5″ tall, and has a fabric cloak. He is displayed with his Force Pike, and stands on a stylized statue base. Priced at $500, this offering is slated for release between December 2020 and February 2021. Check out the pre-order link and all the photos below and share your thoughts AFTER THE JUMP! Royal Guard Premium Format Figure by Sideshow Collectibles “In order to ensure our security and continuing stability, the Republic will be reorganized…

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G.I.Joe Half The Battle Special Bonus Episode ‘The Motorized Radar Station’!

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BONUS EPISODE! On this special bonus episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle, i take a look at the classic G.I.Joe Radar Station Action Pack ! Check out this special bonus 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!

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G.I.Joe ‘Storm Eagle’ and ‘Cobra Liquidator’ Discussion by Mitchell Smith!

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The 1990’s were some interesting time for G.I. Joes. A lot of the figures and vehicles got away from a military looking style Joe, but there were still some pretty cool stuff happening, and think I appreciate the 90 stuff more now, but I was in high school in the 90s so I had gotten out of G.I. Joe and it wasn’t till later in life I rediscovered some of the great 90s stuff. Two vehicles stuck out to me and I was able to get my hands on them and…

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‘G.I.Joe Extreme’ By Mitchell Smith!

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Welcome to Outback’s Outpost. Today I’m going to dive into a short lived toy line, the 1995 G.I.Joe Extreme toy line. When G.I.Joe Extreme hit toy shelves, these were not the Joes we were used to having. We went from some of the best articulated figures to statues. I acquired a lot of these figures a few years back in a collection I bought. These are not something I would normally have bought from retail, but since I have them they do have some collectible value. Some of the characters developed into…

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G.I.Joe ‘Tactical Battle Platform’ Reviewed by Mitchell Smith!

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Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m going to take a break from figures and review one of the greatest midsize play sets at least in my mind. The 1985 G.I.Joe Tactical Battle Platform. This was not huge so this would reach many households and still be able to display without taking over a room. I did not have one unfortunately as a kid but I did pick one up as a collector. There are so many great features on this starting at the top with the helicopter landing pad. This is…

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G.I.JOE HALF THE BATTLE PRESENTS ‘AIRTIGHT’!

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On this week’s all new episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle, i take a look at the classic G.I.Joe action figure ‘Airtight’! 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!

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G.I.Joe ‘Flash’ Reviewed by Mitchell Smith!

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1982 Flash One of my all time favorite G.I. Joe’s is the 1982 Flash. This was one of the first figures I received as a child for Xmas in 1982. The Unique thing about the 1982 figures is they are the only year with with straight arms and only year to get the signature swivel arms as a 1.5 version in 1983. A feature that was added to the figures for better articulation for holding weapons and gear. Something the older generation was used to seeing with the 12 inch…

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G.I.JOE HALF THE BATTLE Discusses the ‘Skystriker’ Box Art!

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On this week’s all new episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle, i take a look at the classic G.I.Joe ‘Skystriker’ box art! 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!

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Half The Battle 

G.I.JOE HALF THE BATTLE PRESENTS – ‘The Art of G.I.Joe’!

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On this week’s all new episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle, A new concept, as I’m starting a series talking about the box and card art of G.I.Joe! And we’re starting off BIG, with the Terrordrome 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!

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G.I.JOE HALF THE BATTLE PRESENTS: 1993 ‘Mace’!

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On this week’s all new episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle, i take a look at the classic G.I.Joe action figure ‘Mace’! 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!

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THE POP EXPOSE ‘G.I. Joe 6″ Scale Vehicle Wish List’ By Mitchell Smith!

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G.I. Joe has always had a lineup of vehicles to support the figure lines. The 12 inch line has had various vehicles over the past 55 years. Various jeeps, tanks, and many other smaller vehicles that went very well with the 12 inch figures. When the 3-3/4 inch line hit in 1982 the vehicles were a huge part of the success of this line. Some of the vehicles are more of a character then the character. There was such a huge range of vehicles ranging from small vehicles like the RAM…

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