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On this special edition of Half The Battle, I take a look at the Transformers G1 Pretenders ‘Stranglehold’ 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! https://youtu.be/Q36qzZCwHiM
Read MoreIn a captivating move that pays homage to nostalgia, Super7 has recently introduced a revamped edition of their iconic ULTIMATES Toxic Avenger figure. This vintage-inspired release not only taps into the cherished memories of the past but also injects a renewed sense of excitement into the hearts of toy enthusiasts across America. The journey into the Super7 Ultimates Revival begins with a meticulous attention to detail, as the toy manufacturer seamlessly blends classic design elements with a contemporary twist. The ULTIMATES Toxic Avenger Toxie emerges as a true gem, capturing…
Read MoreOn this week’s episode of Half The Battle, I discuss the new G.I. Joe Classified ‘Bazooka’ action figure. Check out this week’s episode in the player below. And as always be sure and like share and subscribe to my YouTube channel if that’s your thing!
Read MoreA sneak peek into the upcoming G.I. Joe Classified figures has emerged, showcasing in-package shots of the G.I. Joe 60th Anniversary line’s Action Soldier Infantry, a celebration of the brand’s birthday, and the real-life military Cobra’s Big Boa, complete with boxing gloves. Anticipated to hit shelves in early 2024, these figures suggest exciting developments in the production pipeline. Dive into the quick pics to catch a glimpse of what’s on the horizon.
Read MoreStory by Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at a G.I. Joe vehicle that is under appreciated in my opinion. In 1993 Hasbro was still making some cool vehicles. At this point there had been a wide range of small, medium, and large vehicles in the Joe franchise, some of which were awesome and down right EPIC and some that weren’t as glorious. The Detonator is a large Cobra vehicle that I never hear anything about. This is a cool unique Cobra Vehicle that was…
Read MoreWelcome to the Outpost. Today I’m going to talk about 3 G.I. Joe flamethrower troopers. Blowtorch, Charbroil, and Ice Cream Soldier. Blowtorch is the original flamethrower. He played a big part in the cartoon and I’m not sure about the comics, but if anyone has anything on is roll in the comics feel free to share. This is a very cool character and figure. Blowtorch has the bright orange and yellow suit with the classic style Flamethrower. He also has the cool face mask and for 1984, when G.I. Joe was expanding their palette, Blowtorch was…
Read MoreWelcome to the Outpost, hope you all are staying safe and sane. Today I’m going to get into the 12 inch G.I.Joe line. I was born in 75 so I had the pleasure of the 12 inch Joes which lead into the 3-3/4 inch line. The 12 inch has always been a part of my life for as far back as I can remember. I have been a collector of 12 inch for quite some time now but I missed out on a lot of great Joes. The 2008 Duke is one…
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…
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