Comments on: G.I. Joe Real American Hero 1982 Catalog

By: John III

John III — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:37:43 +0000

I saw it last night. It is actually pretty good. A fun popcorn flick with loads of action. Pretty campy at some points, but just a pretty cool movie overall. Kind of refreshing after so many summer blockbuster duds this year.

By: Scott

Scott — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:05:37 +0000

I'm looking forward to seeing the new GI Joe movie. From the trailer it looks pretty good.

By: John III

John III — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 14:58:27 +0000

I forgot to tell you. That cake your mom made was really cool!

By: John III

John III — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:29:07 +0000

I LIVED for the G.I. Joe toys when they came out in 1982. I was nine at the time. I liked Star Wars toys, but they didn't hold a candle to G.I. Joe. Seeing those adds really brings back the memories. I collected the comics too. Like you guys, I wasn't really big on the cartoon, even though I watched it along with Transformers. I got tired of everything being laser blasters and no one getting hit. Not to mention vehicles and planes exploding into a million pieces, but suddenly there's a parachute! No death please!
Even though this isn't 70's, thanks for bringing it in Brian!

By: mark jarvis

mark jarvis — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:14:30 +0000

The one thing I liked about the Joe figures was the bendable knees & elbows, which the Star Wars figures didn't have.

By: Will Errickson

Will Errickson — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:20:26 +0000

I was never a fan of the GI Joe cartoon or of military toys in general as a kid, but I certainly recognized the quality of those action figures, vehicles, and play sets. Really beat the Kenner Star Wars line at its own game.

By: Plaidstallions

Plaidstallions — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:29:18 +0000

Yeah, the cartoon didn't do a lot for me either. Watched the pilot last week with my kids, lots of cringey dialogue in there…

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:21:54 +0000

I was nine years old the summer these hit the toy racks. I was a big fan the first few years and the comic was cool but that cartoon was corny as hell. I think putting a voice to those characters killed it for me.