What can I say about old chrome-head that hasn’t been said before? Well, that he’s never been quite so adorable–next to a crocheted version, of course. Destro was only available in Kreon form as part of the Arashikage Dojo set, the largest and most expensive GI Joe Kre-O building kit available until the more recent Terrordrome. I will be honest
Read moreAt yesterday’s Assembly Required, I was talking to Steve, one of the Code Name Iowa organizers, about how the blog has been branching out into covering GI Joe merchandising, when he excused himself for a second and returned with a large figure case. Inside was the strangest collection of 80s GI Joe merchandise I’ve seen: four costume masks. “Do an
Read moreI was graciously invited to have a table at Code Name Iowa’s Assembly Required this year. The show was, once again, an amazing collector and kid friendly experience, with the same sort of incredible design work to its printed material and fun kid-centered activities that have made it such a blast in the past. Mrs. Joe A Day came out
Read moreby KansasBrawler Part of what I find myself enjoying about the GIJCC’s con sets is that they are able to include great concepts into sets that might not necessarily be successful at retail by virtue of orienting their product towards older collectors like me. A prime example of this is the Cobra Lab-Rat from the 2014 Zombie Initiative set. Cobra’s
Read moreTonight I was surprised beyond anything I could imagine. It’s not often that I’ve been speechless here at the blog, but this had me searching for words. I can say that I am truly grateful to my amazing wife for putting this “special mission” together, and for her sister in being an amazing behind-the-scenes contributor. You are incredible! And my
Read moreI went totally ape feces for the new sculpt viper mold. From the first funky red number, to this one and the subsequent classic inspired repaints, I’ve got a veritable army. Can I explain why? The only thing I can think of these days is that I wanted to make up for the fact that I didn’t have much of
Read moreIt’s good that someone got Stormy out of his ninja pajamas. Don’t get me wrong, I love the classic 1984 figure and the traditional 80s ninja in media, but variety adds spice. Not to mention, film often dictates a change in design that is less fanciful. A well-designed costume can even become a character unto itself. This tailored outfit is
Read moreThe Cobra Night Watch has been one of the more interesting additions to the Enemy forces since the days of the Real American Hero line. While other new troop types like the CLAWS just didn’t seem to stick as time went on, the Night Watch has had its time in the spotlight (no pun intended) since the days of this
Read moreAnd Joe A Day will be there. If you’re at all able to travel to it–go! The show is a great experience for collectors of all ages. There are also fun activities for kids, which is aces in my book. The guys from Code Name: Iowa also put together some brilliantly designed posters and paperwork for the show. Check out
Read moreThe Cobra CLAWS mold was quite well traveled from 2002 to 2004. It seems like whenever a fill-in troop builder or driver was needed, the CLAWS was there to fit the bill. This particular flavor was the driver of the Venom Striker, a crimson-hued redeco/remold of the Joe team’s assualt quad from earlier in the relaunch era. Back when this
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