Tag Archives: GI Joe

A Real American Hero Season 3 opening

Posted on January 27, 2023 by OAFE

The original Sunbow GI Joe cartoon ended after GI Joe: The Movie in 1987, and the rights weren't picked up by DIC Entertainment until 1989. Since the cartoons tended to focus on characters and vehicles that were new, that left … Continue reading →

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Action Force: Sgt. Slaughter review

Posted on January 20, 2023 by yo go re

As mentioned, the bio in today's GI Joe Classified Sgt. Slaughter review was not actually about that figure; we took it from the back of this toy's box. Fortunately, that was only the first half; here's the second: And now, … Continue reading →

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The original GI Joe Classified Storm Shadow design

Posted on November 25, 2022 by OAFE

As mentioned in today's Storm Shadow review, Hasbro had plans for something new, until they decided to absorb the dumb complaints of a minority who fear change - after all, why do anything to draw in new fans when you … Continue reading →

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GI Zoo

Posted on August 19, 2022 by OAFE

As brought up in today's review, here, arranged by year of release, are all the classic Joes who had animal companions: Mutt with Junkyard the rottweiler Spirit with Freedom the eagle Shipwreck with Polly the parrot Snake-Eyes with Timber the … Continue reading →

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Meet Gar-Tan

Posted on July 26, 2022 by OAFE

Want a little more something from Studio Series Junkheap? Reprolabels... sorry, they're "Toyhax" now. Toyhax has you covered! And now, some more OAFEry:Team Fortress 2: Meet the Pyro (not!) Flippin' through Previews - August '16 Face Off with GI Joe … Continue reading →

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GI Joe gets even worse

Posted on June 3, 2022 by OAFE

Who is in charge of the GI Joe brand at Hasbro right now, and why do they keep going in the wrong damn direction? Last week yo complained about how the new Classified Series figures are just copying the 1980s … Continue reading →

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GI Joe Classified B.A.T addendum

Posted on May 27, 2022 by OAFE

According to yo in today's review, the Classified Series Battle Android Trooper is a disappointment, because it looks too much like the vintage figure. What could have been done to make it a better toy? Let's look. And now, some … Continue reading →

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At ease, disease! Sgt. Slaughter has re-enlisted!

Posted on April 29, 2022 by OAFE

Bob Remus has apparently signed a multi-year deal with Hasbro that will see the beloved Sgt. Slaughter return to the GI Joe brand, including appearing in the Classified line. According to the Sarge himself, the WWF's refusal to let him … Continue reading →

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US Space Force addendum

Posted on February 18, 2022 by yo go re

So what makes Amazo Toy's Space Force action figures so cool? And now, some more OAFEry:ATFC '13 - Day 1: Hasbro Casual (Joe) Friday Even Wolverine has his limits GI Joe Movie Watch 2 - another faceless villain, and a … Continue reading →

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The (Wo)man Without Fear

Posted on February 4, 2022 by OAFE

Today's Gung-Ho review brought this oddity to mind: https://thefloatingstone.tumblr.com/post/687749655972462592/hawkeyedflame-ottermatopoeia-absolxguardian And now, some more OAFEry:Rustin's Spoils of the Week #65 GI Joe Kre-O Zarana review Need, want, have GI Joe Kre-O Zartan review GI Joe: Cobra Missile Command Headquarters

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