Thursday, August 9, 2018

1986 Mainframe - Around the Web

In 1986, computers were novel and big.  But, it shows how forward thinking that Joe was when they included Mainframe as a computer specialist.  The figure is solid.  The grey body was a rarity at the time and the silver and black highlights make for a pretty solid figure.  For me, Mainframe was always an older guy who had great wisdom that was of benefit to the Joe team.  There's a decent amount of material on the figure/character out there.  Here's the best of him from around the web.

Mainframe Profile

Mainframe Video Review

Mainframe at JoeBattleLines.com

Mainframe at 3DJoes.com

Mainframe at JoeADay.com

Mainframe & Zarana by GI_JoeisThere

Mainframe by Otto the Otter

Mainframe by Flatline

1986 Mainframe, 1985 Flint, Mauler, Bazooka, Snake Eyes

1986 Mainframe, 1985 Flint, Mauler, Bazooka, Snake Eyes


1986 Mainframe, 1985 Flint, Mauler, Bazooka, Snake Eyes, TTBP, Dial Tone, Sci Fi

1986 Mainframe, 1985 Flint, Mauler, Bazooka, Snake Eyes, TTBP, Dial Tone, Sci Fi, Beach Head, HAL

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2 comments:

  1. A-ManAugust 10, 2018 at 5:23 PM

    The funny part is the character's backstory is a result of Hasbro designer Ron Rudat using an army patch with USMC logos. Rudat was a military buff, but he goofed and Hama, maybe being too nitpicky, chose to explain it by having Mainframe be ex-Army who re-enlisted with the USMC.

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  2. JosephAugust 11, 2018 at 12:03 AM

    Usually, figures with non-removable helmets did nothing for me, but Mainframe is one of those rare exceptions. I picked him up fairly late (around 1988) but the more time passes, my appreciation for this figure just keeps on growing. A solid sculpt, excellent paint jobs, realistic colors, and an awesome file card showcasing how the oldest Joe was way ahead of his time. A classic!

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