Here’s another example of Action Force in an Argos catalog, although this time sharing a page with the A-Team and Masters of the Universe. He-Man and company appear to be a couple years behind their US release schedule. So my question to UK readers this time: were Hannibal, B.A., Murdock and Face as popular overseas as they were here in
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Marvel Age was the company’s monthly advertising book, a concept that took the in-house ad to the next level. Among the what’s-on-sale features were previews of upcoming comics as well as interviews with creators. Over the course of its run, the mag ran updates on the GI Joe comic. This article appeared in issue 34, which according to Mike’s Amazing
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Destro and the HISS are certainly a memorable combination to fans of the Marvel GI Joe comic. The Cobra Commander/Destro/Baroness triangle came to a head in a scene that prominently featured the Cobra high speed tank. In this coloring book page, Destro can’t wait to get the HISS into action. You might have to get creative with color choices if
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I am a sucker for bio pages in comics, and Battle Action Force is a great source for learning more about the UK team via pin-up type pages. I didn’t even realize that there were code names for the AF action figures. You can learn something new every day from all-encompassing sites like Blood for the Baron. Speaking as a
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Well, here are two things you won’t see again. A giant playset and a toy store. Adieu, TRU!
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It’s International Women’s Day, and you don’t have to look far in the GI Joe mythos to find characterizations of strong and capable women. Scarlett, Lady Jaye, Cover Girl, and Jinx were on equal footing with their male teammates, and I’m glad to have been exposed to them as a boy. Yes, I bought all the “girl” figures as a
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I’m a silver pads Grand Slam guy. That’s not to say I don’t dig his original red padded self. After all, he’s the man who helmed the HAL, the 80s team’s first big artillery piece. I like to think he’s just super versatile. He graduated top of Special Weapons School class, so I can see his being able to transition
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It’s 1984 all over again with this page starring two of my faves from that year. I wasn’t at all embarrassed to buy a Baroness action figure, and I can still recall the trip to Children’s Palace that netted the iconic Cobra ninja. Those endcaps seemed so dang tall! They probably weren’t. Anyway, if I’d had the cash, I would
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Battle Action Force featured datafile entries in addition to the main series story. These pin-up style pages gave extra details about the various characters, forces and vehicles in the Action Force comic strip. The SAS Attack Trooper is one of my favorite Action Force figures. These guys are a different among rank and file Joe and AF in that their
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1980s GI Joe often gets the brunt of jokes about wacky uniforms. If I had a nickel for every time a (usually online) media outlet writer made an overly precious observation comparing the toy/cartoon cast to the Village People, I’d have a pretty hefty piggy bank. Yes—haha—the GI Joe team had several colorful characters within the ranks, and 1985 was
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