Tag Archives: GI Joe

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.) And now, some more OAFEry:GI Joe Movie Watch: Hasbro Reassures Fans GI Joe Movie Won't Suck … 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! And now, some more OAFEry:The Cardback Quandry Todds R Us Rustin's Spoils of the Week #136 Rustin's Spoils of the Week … 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! And now, some more OAFEry:Cereal Geek issue 11 The long hunt of an "urban pioneer" Illusion is the ultimate weapon Legion XIV modern military woman figure Toy Soldiers: … 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 And now, some more OAFEry:If you rattle it, … Continue reading →

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Jedi (no) Bendu

Posted on May 10, 2024 by OAFE

(via) And now, some more OAFEry:Rustin's Spoils of the Week #125 Rustin's Spoils of the Week #224 GI Joe Volcano-Viper addendum GI Joe and the Search for the Stolen Idol GI Joe: Re-Stallion-ation

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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. 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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