tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005099578513777759.post6503800866132114639..comments2024-03-28T20:17:14.462-04:00Comments on "Hero Envy" The Blog Adventures: THE TOP 10 GREATEST G.I. JOE FIGURES EVER!John Ciminohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10737574058335177140noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005099578513777759.post-9475812864842360602020-06-24T03:00:22.044-04:002020-06-24T03:00:22.044-04:00I want to buy vintage gijoe action figutes wehere ...I want to buy vintage gijoe action figutes wehere inget plz helpAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14731116180241458514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005099578513777759.post-67449341242576940292017-11-29T08:51:34.994-05:002017-11-29T08:51:34.994-05:00Chuckles is #1. all others are #2. or lower.Chuckles is #1. all others are #2. or lower.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005099578513777759.post-827261443437053082017-11-29T08:22:36.401-05:002017-11-29T08:22:36.401-05:00Honourable mentions to
Doc V1, Stalker V1
10. Cob...Honourable mentions to<br />Doc V1, Stalker V1<br /><br />10. Cobra Commander V1, V1.5, & V3<br />9. Beachhead V1<br />8. Roadblock V1<br />7. Stormshdow V2<br />6. Grunt V1<br />5. Firefly V1<br />3. Airborne V1<br />2. Snake Eyes V1<br />1. Flash V1Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005099578513777759.post-91645719291955682682017-11-29T07:01:44.785-05:002017-11-29T07:01:44.785-05:00Nice list. But I think you missed Hooded Cobra Com...Nice list. But I think you missed Hooded Cobra Commander. As a kid, that was my dream figure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005099578513777759.post-72804815310058360502017-02-20T15:05:14.473-05:002017-02-20T15:05:14.473-05:00garbage. best gi joe's were from 1964-1976 whe...garbage. best gi joe's were from 1964-1976 when hasbro made 12 inch action figures unlike the cheap 3 inch toys of the 1980's.bond65https://www.blogger.com/profile/13605078706044954400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005099578513777759.post-25389020329191027862016-01-01T14:31:49.665-05:002016-01-01T14:31:49.665-05:00No William perry? Lol. Nice list and I had ever...No William perry? Lol. Nice list and I had everyone of these. Zartan was number one for me though. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04295805675245614144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005099578513777759.post-30932754979192443162015-10-24T13:13:04.901-04:002015-10-24T13:13:04.901-04:00Thanks for the correction, I fixed it. There was n...Thanks for the correction, I fixed it. There was no doubt that Duke was the face of G.I. Joe so he was always the leader that we made all our Joe figures follow into battle. General Hawk never had our respect back then, it was Duke all the way lol!John Ciminohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10737574058335177140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005099578513777759.post-29576154087680667332015-10-23T22:13:56.833-04:002015-10-23T22:13:56.833-04:00Great stuff-/nice to go down memory lane--I just h...Great stuff-/nice to go down memory lane--I just have a slight correction to add in regarding Duke. <br /><br />Col. Hawk was available with the MMS in 1982--(Gen Hawk was the 2nd figure) and Sgt. Stalker was the original field team commander. (At least how Larry Hama envisioned the team and initially supported by hasbro)<br /><br />I likewise add in Tomax/Xamot, their repainted Crimson guard hiss tank (Sears exclusive) was awesome. But there are so many cool villains (serpentor, baroness, etc) it couldn't have been easy to scale them back! Nice article. Morrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11827636240194038938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005099578513777759.post-67940919236102738202015-10-19T09:17:53.777-04:002015-10-19T09:17:53.777-04:00I add my voice for Tomax ans Xamot. The packaging ...I add my voice for Tomax ans Xamot. The packaging alone was awesome.Darhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739506304036198805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005099578513777759.post-63476285833967017232015-09-04T07:27:59.689-04:002015-09-04T07:27:59.689-04:00NICE!!!NICE!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005099578513777759.post-48762143569402303242015-08-30T11:55:25.174-04:002015-08-30T11:55:25.174-04:001-9: Snakes Eyes (1985)
10: Storm Shadow (1984)1-9: Snakes Eyes (1985)<br />10: Storm Shadow (1984)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005099578513777759.post-12525161352632165442015-08-22T12:28:52.553-04:002015-08-22T12:28:52.553-04:00here are my favorites, mostly based on how cool th...here are my favorites, mostly based on how cool their gimmick was, and how i loved them as a kid:<br /><br />1-zartan (he friggin changes color!)<br />2-snow serpent (cool gear)<br />3-bats v1 (had a hologram chest and changeable hands)<br />4-firefly (he was cool and mysterious)<br />5-storm shadow (he was a bad mofo)<br />6-duke (was the gi joe version of optimus prime, or hulk hogan without the racism)<br />7- snake eyes v2 (iconic bad mofo, with an eagle headed sword an uzi AND a wolf.. nuff said)<br />8- flint- cause he was pretty cool.<br />9- night viper (i found him as an adult, but his equipment is so cool i army built him)<br />10- ripcord- 1- his eqipment is cool, 2 my grammy gave him to me for xmas in 84 as a present, and was the first real joe i had that sparked my love of all things joe.<br /><br />there are others i like, like barbeque or blow torch, or dusty (v1), and spirit, all the dreadnoks, the twins, ect... but those are my favorites. it's hard to go wrong with any picks though. all the other replies are solid enough for me to say "yeah those are a good top 10). Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005099578513777759.post-79103056966941290432015-08-12T09:07:12.408-04:002015-08-12T09:07:12.408-04:00These are in no particular order (and this was ver...These are in no particular order (and this was very hard to pick. Through 1985, I am very fond of the majority of the Joes.):<br /><br />Stalker (v1)<br />Snake Eyes (v1)<br />Rock n Roll (v1)<br />Cobra Soldier (v1)<br />Destro (v1)<br />Gung-Ho (v1)<br />Duke (v1)<br />Major Blood (v1)<br />Storm Shadow (v1)<br />Firefly (v1)<br /><br />Honorable mention to:<br /><br />Clutch (v1)<br />Snowjob (v1)<br />Roadblock (v1)<br />Airborne (v1)<br />Doc (v1)<br />Quick Kick (v1)<br />Shipwreck (v1)<br />Spirit (v1)<br /><br />Also, I realize that I left out all of the first version of guys like Breaker, Grunt, Zap, Hawk, etc. That doesn't mean that I don't love those guys. I absolutely do.<br /><br /><br />- Ian Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005099578513777759.post-40322902435996046432015-08-11T11:38:35.200-04:002015-08-11T11:38:35.200-04:00LOL!!! Absolutely fantastic story!
LOL!!! Absolutely fantastic story!<br /><br />John Ciminohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10737574058335177140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005099578513777759.post-37121154693204542652015-08-11T11:00:46.518-04:002015-08-11T11:00:46.518-04:00Me and my brother got the Hover Craft for Xmas one...Me and my brother got the Hover Craft for Xmas one year we could not wait for spring so we could go play with it in the river. Once the weather broke we took it across the street loaded that damn thing up with a shit ton of Joes my brother went down the river about 50 foot he was supposed to catch it. Well where he went the river opened up a little wider and with the water being cold and the current up a little from the spring thaw the dumbass missed it. We chased that thing probably 2 miles before we got to the high way and could not go any further.<br /><br />We watched it float away! But my brother had an idea our Aunt lived up river about 30 miles we called her and asked her to see if she could catch it hahahaha she was like yeah I will do my best to catch. We called her like a 1/2 hr later and she told us she did not see it and it was probably lost forever. I hated my brother for that hahahah we was like 9 and 11. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005099578513777759.post-10849620888873276142015-08-10T10:28:07.339-04:002015-08-10T10:28:07.339-04:00I love Beachhead but his figure is ok. Here's ...I love Beachhead but his figure is ok. Here's my list:<br /><br />1- Firefly/Hawk 1982/3<br />2- Duke<br />3- Beachead<br />4- Flint<br />5-Cobra Officer (Blue Shirt)<br />6- Low Light<br />7- Falcon<br />8- Snake eyes<br />9- Steeler<br />10- Roadblock<br /><br />Now, there are scores of figures out there that are better than the 98/83 Hawk, Flint, etc- Airtight, Mutt, Ripcord etc are all fantastic figures but they arent as cool characterwise to me. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005099578513777759.post-27672904540040412792015-08-10T10:23:24.258-04:002015-08-10T10:23:24.258-04:00I was really into the first two or two-and-a-half ...I was really into the first two or two-and-a-half years of the RAH line, when I ultimately reached the "little too old for these" phase. But I still have a strong affinity for those that came out between 1982 and 1984 Here's what I came up with:<br /><br />1. Flash (82)<br />2. Snake Eyes (82)<br />3. Breaker (82)<br />4. Snow Job (83)<br />5. Gung-Ho (83)<br />6. Cobra Officer (83 swivel arm)<br />7. Storm Shadow (84)<br />8. Scarlett (82)<br />9. Doc (83)<br />10. Torpedo (83) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005099578513777759.post-57843965047522143842015-08-09T19:42:48.420-04:002015-08-09T19:42:48.420-04:001 Gung Ho
2 Flint
3 Snow Job
4 Storm Shadow
5 Airb...1 Gung Ho<br />2 Flint<br />3 Snow Job<br />4 Storm Shadow<br />5 Airborne<br />6 Destro<br />7 Blow Torch<br />8 Spirit<br />9 Mutt and Junkyard<br />10 Hooded Cobra Commander<br />all in their 1st version style..<br /><br />I was 11 1/2 when they came out in 82 so by the end of 85 I was done buying toys for awhile getting ready for a learners permit and saving for a vehicle. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005099578513777759.post-43781781454577496092015-08-09T15:23:17.719-04:002015-08-09T15:23:17.719-04:00I like mostly the ones from '82. Most of them ...I like mostly the ones from '82. Most of them look like the original 12" ones. But in 3 3/4" form. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005099578513777759.post-72702485789050871512015-08-09T09:05:03.284-04:002015-08-09T09:05:03.284-04:00Yup. Those two figures defined the entire G.I. Joe...Yup. Those two figures defined the entire G.I. Joe toy line. Whether you like them or not (and you most likely loved them), there is no denying their impact and legend.John Ciminohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10737574058335177140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005099578513777759.post-77327204750852910502015-08-09T08:45:33.821-04:002015-08-09T08:45:33.821-04:00In no particular order (except #1)
#1 Serpentor -...In no particular order (except #1)<br /><br />#1 Serpentor - loved the design - still hoping one day a statue maker takes a serious run at getting this produced<br /><br />#2 Sgt Slaughter<br /><br />#3 and #4 - Tomax and Xamot<br /><br />#5 Zartan<br /><br />#6 Storm Shadow<br /><br />#7 Snake Eyes<br /><br />#8 Quick Kick<br /><br />#9 Destro<br /><br />#10 Cobra Commander (silver mask)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005099578513777759.post-12928753350331628342015-08-09T08:44:08.644-04:002015-08-09T08:44:08.644-04:0010) Second series (1984-85)Snake-Eyes. Very cool. ...10) Second series (1984-85)Snake-Eyes. Very cool. Impossible to find in my area. In fact I saw only 1 in Kay-Bee toy stores my entire life. The one that came with Timber.<br /><br />9) Zartan. Changed colors came with the Chameleon sled. Leader of the Dreadnoks.<br /><br />8) Roadblock.(1983-84) One of my first GI Joe figures. He uses a .50 cal Browning as a service weapon just in case you do not have a Sherman tank to mount it on! \:o<br /><br />7) Dial-Tone. He is a computer wiz and has a cool frikin' berret like the Special Forces.' Nuff said.<br /><br />6) Firefly. Check out the Camo. That is cool. One of my first figures. Got him the same day as I got Roadblock. I loved to read the comics then re enact the battles so it was perfect that I got those 2 when issue #23 of ARAH came out.<br /><br />5) Shipwreck. Same deal reenacting the battles of issue 40-43 with the KillerW.H.A.L.E. and the battle platform.<br /><br />4) Spirit Iron Knife . Native American and brave!<br /><br />3) Baroness. I love boobies!<br /><br />2) Destro How did they get his head so shiny? Perfect pivot gunner for the HISS tanks and the Rattler .<br /><br />1) Storm-Shadow. (1984 &1987)The ninja. The man of mystery. The clan brother of Snakes with that mysterious matching tattoo. Raw bloody fighting style that would strike his enemy down with one fell slice. Wicked power ...and he is all in white but never gets any blood on him.<br /><br />The comic books really enriched the figures for me as it was a back up to other wise lifeless toys with no personality. Really they were all so many of my favorites it is hard to pick just 10 but those are the most memorable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005099578513777759.post-14274466563927692092015-08-09T08:43:01.723-04:002015-08-09T08:43:01.723-04:00Here is my list of just 10 (Joes and Cobras), that...Here is my list of just 10 (Joes and Cobras), that were the most fun to actually play with (I was 10, 11, 12 and 13 when I collected Joes, and set up huge war scenes on this huge desk I used to have in my house). Who was normally around at the end? This list will break it down;<br /><br />10. Flint. One of the few guys with a girlfriend, had a cool hat, used only a shotgun--now that's a bad A$$.<br /><br />9. Storm Shadow ver 1. Always liked him, but didn't love him like all the other little boys I hung out with. Same with Snakes (who doesn't make this list because of redundancy, basically the same character). Came with ultra cool weapons, always hated he couldn't shoot that bow.<br /><br />8. Zandar. Was the kid in school who everybody forgot about, but practiced at that. I always loved that. You just never knew he was there, even though he wore a mad max outfit and had orange hair.<br /><br />7. Vapor. Didn't have this figure as a kid. Super cool VTOL driver, looks like a BAT but cooler.<br /><br />6. Mutt and Junkyard. The dog would often save the day. Mutt was mean, but so many cool little accessories and I just loved the colors. I still love setting him up with the dog and posing him (sad isn't it--lol)?<br /><br />5. Destro. The boss. Played both sides of the fence. Would work for anyone but had morals (unlike CC). Should have led Cobra from the get go.<br /><br />4. Firefly. Can't disagree with this pick. Smooth, no forwarding address, no telephone number, nobody knows where he lives or what he even looks like. Always loved the mystique.<br /><br />3. Scrap Iron. He has a ROCKET LAUNCHER as a weapon. Let me say that again, HE HAS A ROCKET LAUNCHER. The first time I saw this guy I was about 10, it blew my f'n MIND!<br /><br />2. Zartan. He can CHANGE COLOR!!!! (and he was smooth, and evil mastermind and able to look like anyone else in the comic). THE BOMB!<br /><br />1. Roadblock (1986 - version 2). This guy came with a tri-pod for his M-60, but we all knew he didn't need it. He'd usually end up on his back out of a Vamp that was flipped over and survive (while Clutch would of course be killed). It would usually come down to a battle between him and either Destro or Zartan (my stories would almost always be taken from the classic issue # 48 GI Joe comic where Zartan infiltrates the GI Joe base). Roadblock would inevitably break Cobra Commander's neck with his hands, and start a huge bonfire with the soliders, CG's and Bats. I liked the first version, but version 2 showed you his immense strength, and being a big Arnold and Hulk Hogan fan at the time, this guy fit right in.<br /><br />JayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005099578513777759.post-30293008271874146102015-08-08T15:47:35.582-04:002015-08-08T15:47:35.582-04:001. 83 Rock n Roll (with swivel arm) classic milita...1. 83 Rock n Roll (with swivel arm) classic military look, blonde hair like me, dug that as a kid, beard connection to the AT Joes<br />2. Snow Job - arctic trooper, with cool accessories, beard again awesome<br />3. Blow Torch - don't know, just liked him<br />4. Mutt and Junkyard, he came with a dog and a face mask, the card artwork sold me a kid<br />5. Shockwave - SWAT!!<br />6. Stalker - Classic camo, beret, so damn cool<br />7. Firefly - ninja? Didn't know as kid but thought was cool as hell<br />8. Snow Serpent - again, arctic trooper, super cool accessories<br />9. Cobra trooper - classic, nuff said<br />10. Recondo - awesome uniform, bush hat, again more ties to the AT joes Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005099578513777759.post-68910701055675778312015-08-08T15:45:58.311-04:002015-08-08T15:45:58.311-04:00Flint and Duke I get as they were major characters...Flint and Duke I get as they were major characters on the cartoon but, Footloose??? Really?!?<br /><br />I was a huge fan of the comic series and was very disappointed that the Sunbow cartoon was such a joke. Larry Hama is a true wordsmith as he crafted a magnificent storyline around a bunch of figures and gave them personalities and back stories that made the characters a bit more real...at least to me. Issue #21, Silent Interlude, is an amazing issue, no dialogue, no captions, the story is driven and flows by the scenes depicted in each panel. Issues 108-115, collectively known as the "War in Benzheen" series, really hit Joe fans hard when over a dozen members of the Joe team were killed in action during a conflict that was similar to Operation Desert Storm. And, those are just a few off of the stories off the top of my head that made an impact on me.<br /><br />So, that being said my personal top 10 figures are a based on the connection I made with them through Mr. Hama's stories, they are:<br /><br />10. Recondo v1 (84)<br />9. Torpedo v1 (83)<br />8. Gung-Ho v1 (83)<br />7. Croc Master v1 (87)<br />6. Shockwave v1 (88)<br />5. Destro, v1 (83) and v2 (88)<br />4. Falcon v1 (87)<br />3. Cobra Commander v1 (83) and v2 (84)<br />2. Storm Shadow v1 (84) and v2 (88)<br />1. Snake Eyes v2 (85) and v3 (89) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com