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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>Star Wars Fennec Shand … Continue reading →

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Jedi (no) Bendu

Posted on May 10, 2024 by OAFE

(via) <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Rustin's Spoils of the Week #141 Hammerhead Soon Forget: Only Human Transformers Part 2 What if another company made LotR figures? GI Joe Movie Watch: Worldwide Joes

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GI Joe Classified Retro Series: Duke and Scarlett

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Monkey Boy

Retro card Duke and Scarlett. Duke is pretty much what you want out of a Duke, nice workhorse of a figure. Scarlett has more flaws but also more cool stuff. The light freckle shading on her face is great. <i>And … Continue reading →

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GI Joe Classified Shooter addendum

Posted on March 15, 2024 by OAFE

Okay, important things first: Larry Hama is basically responsible for creating the brand from scratch, and still has to work in his 70s to stay alive? It would be one thing if he was choosing to write, but to have … Continue reading →

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RIP Barbara "Babs" O'Riley (1963-1997)

Posted on March 1, 2024 by OAFE

(via) <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>McCullen Clan Family History addendum GI Joe Movie Watch: Hasbro Reassures Fans GI Joe Movie Won't Suck Oh no you didn't! GI Joe no more Flippin' Through Previews - August '09

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Well damn, never buy from grepdogg, I guess

Posted on February 17, 2024 by yo go re

Now, if it were me, and I were a raging bigot, I wouldn't sign my weird screed with my name, but hey, you do you, stupid: "grepdogg," as he goes by on eBay and Deviant Art and Flickr and HissTank … Continue reading →

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GI Joe's Steel Brigade order form

Posted on February 9, 2024 by OAFE

As mentioned in today's review: Who had a Steel Brigade figure as a kid? Do you remember what you named it, or what features you chose from the checklist? (via) <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>GI Joe Movie Watch 2: writer(s) … Continue reading →

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GI Joe Scrap-Iron addendum

Posted on February 2, 2024 by OAFE

The Scrap-Iron featured in today's review has a large burn scar covering half his face, a new feature for the character. We told you that the Generation 3 version introduced the idea of giving him scars at all, but only … Continue reading →

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Hunting for presents

Posted on December 22, 2023 by OAFE

<i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Flippin' Through Previews - June '07 Alien & Predator addendum: The Ultimate Battle GI Joe Movie Watch: A last-minute change Toy Soldiers launch trailer Flippin' through Previews - October '13

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