Tag Archives: GI Joe

GI Joe Classified Gnawgahyde addendum

Posted on November 22, 2024 by OAFE

Here's a section of Mark Pennington's original design for 1989's Gnawgahyde, featuring not muttonchops but instead a large handlebar mustache: Without his hat, and with that 'stache, he almost looks like a new version of Dr. Mindbender, doesn't he? Especially … Continue reading →

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Kickstarter CHAOS

Posted on November 12, 2024 by OAFE

This one is for all you fans of the original O-ring GI Joe figures: What do you get when a mad scientist invents the power of collective bargaining? Criminal Hordes Assembled to Overthrow the System, or C.H.A.O.S.! This line is … Continue reading →

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Mounties vs. Werewolves

Posted on August 18, 2024 by OAFE

Remember how Hasbro does nothing to support Larry Hama the way it should? You now have the chance to be better than they are. Hama doesn't get a cent from the vast majority of GI Joe reprints, but this Kickstarter … Continue reading →

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We each retreat to the corner that's defined by you

Posted on August 16, 2024 by OAFE

Today's review included this map of the future former America: (Don't worry about California - it's the future, an earthquake destroyed half of it.) <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Rustin's Spoils of the Week #230 GI Joe Storm Shadow addendum On … Continue reading →

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GI Joe Classified: Big Boa addendum

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Monkey Boy

yo was right in today's review: Classified Big Boa really does look nice with the NECA TMNT heavy bag! <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>The MotU/TMNT crossover that never was The gift everybody wants GI Joe and the Search for the … Continue reading →

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Real life Stinger

Posted on July 12, 2024 by OAFE

Well this would certainly make the morning commute a lot more fun! <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>GI Joe Movie Watch 2: we take it back Soon Forget: GI Joe Retaliation Ultimate Gift Set Action Force: Sgt. Slaughter review GI Joe … Continue reading →

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Soon Forget: GI Joe Flint (1995)

Posted on June 28, 2024 by OAFE

This is the latest in a series (of indefinite length and regularity) of blog posts memorializing cancelled toys. Our figure today is Hasbro's "Battle Rangers" Flint. 1994 was the last year of the original Real American Hero line. Because of … Continue reading →

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GI Joe origins: Scarlett

Posted on June 7, 2024 by OAFE

3dJoes.com has a great feature about the pre-production work on Scarlett, including the original character sketch by Ron Rudat: The piece is labelled "Master of Stealth Weapons," and in addition to having a few sample pieces of comic art to … Continue reading →

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Geoffrey! What is best in life!

Posted on May 24, 2024 by OAFE

This 1983 Toys R Us flyer is amazing not only for the selection of toys, but for barbarian Geoffrey… [image or embed] — Shawn Robare (@shawnrobare.bsky.social) May 11, 2024 at 8:51 PM <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Meet Gar-Tan MotU Minis: … Continue reading →

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Jedi (no) Bendu

Posted on May 10, 2024 by OAFE

(via) <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>John Carpenter's "The Thing" 1982 toy commercial Han Solo - part of your complete breakfast GI Joe Retaliation goes low-tech GI Joe and the Transformers #5 Pizza is gonna send out for you

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