Forgotten Figures

The Whale is one of the top three most iconic vehicles in the Joe line.  It was released in 1984 and included a cool pilot named Cutter.  Th...

The 1996- 1998 G.I. Joe community was made up, almost exclusively, of guys whose childhood Joe years were 1 982 through 1985 .  You'd ...

While I really enjoy this Eco Warriors Barbecue figure, I've never been able to really capture his essence in a photograph.  You won...

I bought this figure in December of 1992 because it was Firefly and I wanted a new version of one of my favorite characters from childhood. ...

A few years ago, I was cataloging some new acquisitions.  I spread the figures out on a white plastic lid and take pictures to document them...

Ninja Force is a bit of a tough nut to crack for me.  The figures have really grown on me over the years.  The mold designs and colors are a...

Headman is one of those figures that was hated for many years.  But, over time, his quality has shone through and he is now an accepted Cobr...

The Power Commandos have become one of the more recognized series of G.I. Joe knock-off toys.  This is, entirely, a function of them becomin...

The 1992 Deep Six is a figure that, once in hand, tends to captivate people.  Those who don't have one are not likely to be actively see...

T'Jbang's one of those figures that no one really remembers.  You probably know there is a character named T'Jbang.  And, you kn...

Mutt is a classic character with an iconic look.  In 1992, though, Hasbro created an update for him.  Personally, I think it's a solid u...

The 1985 Eel is one of the most iconic army builders in the history of the Joe line.  And, it just might be a perfect action figure.  Which,...

Dice is a good figure.  So is Slice.  And, when posed together, they are a visual treat.  I haven't used Ninja Force figures for too man...

There are figures of which I am an irrational fan.  The Flak Viper is one such figure.  In the early and mid 1990's, the Flak Viper moc...

The 1992 Joe line is incredibly strong.  It's full of new molds for classic characters as well as a nice variety of new introductions t...

G.I. Joe was a hugely successful formula for selling toys.  Between the military/fantasy theme and the size and articulation of the toys the...