G.I. Jimmy

July 29, 2009 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 7 Comments

I never knew Buster Brown shoes were standard military issue…

Tags: 1977, Toy Love

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Mantooth

AKA Brian Heiler author of "Rack Toys: Cheap, Crazed Playthings" and co-editor of "Toy-Ventures Magazine". Co-Host of the "Pod Stallions" podcast. Host of the Brick Mantooth Youtube channel, painter, designer, writer, mental health advocate, toy collector, Mego, and Mego Knock-Off enthusiast. I have large feet, ADHD and I live in Canada. Talk toys, not others.

7 Comments

Arkonbey on July 29, 2009

Buster Browns were only used by the elite Grade School Commandos

verification word: Gingy (gin-jee): the feeling of putting on a previously wet bathing suit.

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Wings on July 29, 2009

Those were the kids we didn't like growing up, the ones who had all the accessories to their outfits!

What, a stick-gun isn't good enough?

🙂

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JFStan on July 29, 2009

Coming Soon: The "Full Metal Jacket" and "Casualties of War" play sets!

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rob! on July 29, 2009

Jimmy Got His Toy Gun.

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John III on July 30, 2009

Does he know that knowing is half the battle? Yo Joe!

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Rob on July 31, 2009

Don't ask, don't tell.

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narvolicious on August 3, 2009

LoL …Clarks Desert Boots were standard military issue for sure.

Awesome playset…totally dig the commando knife for close-quarter combat.

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