HCC788 - 1982 GRUNT - Infantry Trooper - Vintage G.I. Joe toy review! S03E21

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Sources and Information:
Grunt v1 on YoJoe.com:
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Grunt v1.5 on YoJoe.com:
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Grunt v1 on 3DJoes.com:
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1982 v1.5 figures on 3DJoes.com:
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Grunt on Halfbattle.com:
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Grunt on G.I. Joe Wiki:
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G.I. Joe animated series images:
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Infantry:
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M16 rifle:
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By Offspring 18 87 - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0,
Armourer:
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Ernie Pyle:
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Photo By Milton J. Pike -Public Domain,
War photography:
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World War II:
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By Viktor Antonovich Tyomin-
1941-1945 Pobeda, Public Domain
Vietnam War:
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By U.S. Marines (Official Marine Corps Photo # 371490)
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By Warner Pathé News - Public Domain
By Sfc. Al Chang, U.S. Army -
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Batteries Not Included: "Making Them Stand Up
And Walk Around" with Larry Hama:
• Video
Thread: A fair shake for Grunt:
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Birdemic clapping scene:
• Birdemic clapping scene
S01E37 Worlds Without End Part 2:
• Video
Music:
Summon the Rawk, Noise Attack,
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Defending Infantry Soldier Grunt, Rejecting UNfair Treatment for Lola's Educated Dude, aka D.I.S.G.R.U.N.T.L.E.D.

[@nos2342]

I always thought of him a the "army builder" figure for good guys.

[@christianhafer9819]

He's probably my favorite with that head sculpt.

[@petewallace9987]

Grunt was my first figure, still a favorite because of that. Awarded multiple purple hearts after losing both thumbs and severing his right arm in direct action with Cobra the Enemy.

[@jmgmarcus808]

I know this sounds ridiculous and corny, but I feel like I'm seeing old friends when I see these figures. I was so into Joes, Star Wars and He Man. I love the 82 line. My grandparents bought me almost the whole 82 line plus vehicles for Christmas one year, maybe one of the best Christmas's when I was a kid. I couldn't believe they would even do that. You gotta love the 82' line.

[@tonyjackson7610]

Worlds Without End is one of my all time favorite episodes/two parters. For a kids show...it was pretty dark.

[@HCC788]

It was indeed pretty dark for a kid's show, but a show about soldiers and war ought to be a little dark if it's to be honest.

[@mitchduros]

I decided to watch it and was kinda shocked that Grunt, Steeler, and Clutch STAYED BEHIND in the alternate universe. It was a sad “goodbye” to 3 of the original Joes.

[@chrisnwi1209]

I agree with everything you said about grunt, but I think his simplicity is what makes him great. Since he is such a basic solider he is great for army building and I think he looks great paired with one of the small battle field accessory sets.

[@HCC788]

I think he would look good leading an infantry squad. And since he's green, he would work well with a lot of playsets and weaponry that didn't include figures.

[@chrisnwi1209]

Agreed

[@nodtomodley9114]

I've been waiting awhile for this one.

[@HCC788]

I hope it was worth the wait!

[@toy_room_of_insanity]

Awesome review man! You gave Grunt his well earned respect!!!!!!

[@HCC788]

Thank you! Grunt deserve some respect.

[@affoster79]

Glad to see Grunt finally got some love. He will always have a place on the Joe roster. Yo Joe! err Yo Grunt!

[@HCC788]

#disGRUNTled

[@Deadduck2pt0]

Amen. Grunt isn't a filler, or a troop builder. He's the guy. THE guy. You want to assault Trucial Absymia? He's your army. Extraction from a hostile airfield? Who do you think is keeping the enemy down to one car? Defending the Pit? You can't without him. He's not just a gunt, He's Grunt!

[@GoldenLadle]

Well done. I love the thought and attention to detail you include in your reviews. I especially appreciate how you really do your research and try to cover things from different angles. Keep up the good work.

[@HCC788]

Thank you! I do my best, but I always seem to miss something in every video.

[@plee501pl]

I'm in! Whomever disliked this video, can never be a member of D.I.S.G.R.U.N.T.E.L.D 🤣

[@Morgaine4194]

I think grunts plainess leaves a lot open for your imagination and that makes him fun

[@Sctvita]

The Last Appearance of Grunt from GI Joe in World without End part 2.😢

[@derekwilliams1660]

Grunt was essentially the smaller version of the original 1964 Joe. So he was very important.

[@jeenkzk5919]

Awesome as always! I always check your channel for new videos!

[@HCC788]

Thank you!

[@mgvillanmp478]

superb review man

[@HCC788]

Thank you!

[@annmarieevetts2473]

Interesting note.... I watched Pyle's "Story of GI Joe" last Saturday.... and you could almost pick out "Grunt", "Clutch", "Hawk" and "Stalker" among the soldiers around Pyle.

[@HCC788]

It was a great movie. Excellent acting performances all around. I am not a fan of Robert Mitchum, but I thought he did well in that movie. And of course Burgess Meredith was good in everything he did-- except for the 1987 G.I. Joe animated movie, but that wasn't his fault.

[@gaulergolf]

by the time I got into joe all of the 1982 joes had been phased out but scarlett snake eyes and stalker, so when I inherited the 82 figures I pretended the ones with the same.head were the same guy and just had them in different gear. so grand slam was grunt but ready to play ball!

[@HCC788]

That's logical and easy to do. Grunt could man the HAL or the jet pack with just a uniform change.

[@wheeljack0]

Great review, the only way you could get him in the U.K. was collecting the vouchers on the back of the figure boxes and sending off for him. He was just know as an infantry trooper.

[@dirus3142]

Another source to give context to the life of Grunt, and the real men he represents, is Bill Mauldin's WIlly and Joe cartoon strip.

[@kenhayward8213]

I like how you assign figures to 'teirs' based on your opinion of them but I think the first 13 belong in a different league. They were bland and a clone army but they were the beginning and if they didn't succeed, you would not have any of the great ones after that. And yes, those are the ones I played with the most so I freely admit to being biased.

[@jmsberetta]

great review on a very unknown character

[@HCC788]

Thank you!

[@Tremain]

Grunt proceeds to immediately lose all his new found respect with his V3 figure.

[@edwinaramirez6063]

Grunt looked like actor John Saxon.

[@Journey-of-1000-Miles]

Thank U very much! This review literally brought tears to my eyes! I received the straight armed version of this figure in 1982, as my first G.I. Joe action -figure. When playing with Joes, this character was me! I loved the straight forward military look. Unfortunately, he was also the only figure I had with damage. His thumb on the right hand broke off from gripping his rifle. From then on, he was my only left handed action figure! The M-16 rifle fit much better in that hand anyways!

[@jakeproven256]

Grunt might be unique since his file card was the first ever written and grunt might be the first one sculpted I don't know the order in which the 82 figures were made the reused parts make this confusing.

[@aped3]

I Hope Haslab remakes Lt. Grunt in 12in scale !!!

[@qwertykeys6140]

'every damn one of em ' ya roght you did

[@The_Jawnski]

I love Grunt, probably my 2nd favorite Joe. Let's stand for this man! #gruntforgeneral #disGRUNTled

[@HCC788]

That's interesting. I don't know of anyone else who has him so high on their favorites list. Who is your #1?

[@The_Jawnski]

HoodedCobraCommander788 Steeler, Pennsylvania for life.

[@player3productions502]

who would've been a replacement for grunt?

[@bartdman95]

Could you do the G.I.Joe Street Fighter line in one video? I wanna hear your comments, but I don;t want you to have the pain of doing 12 different Action Figures ( excluding the vehicles and Play sets ) Thank you. :)

[@HCC788]

I'm on the fence about Street Fighter. I don't really want to collect those figures, but they may actually be considered part of the vintage line-- in which case I would have to. I haven't decided yet.

[@bartdman95]

Thanks! I too do not like that line. But I have a few Figures, coz they were gifts and I bought Chun Li Action Figures were on clearance sometime in 2001. ( They were sold for 20 Philippine Pesos. Which Would be around $.35 US / 35 cents each. In case you are wondering. ) :) Anyway, I'll be looking forward to that. Thanks for replying to my comment. :) Yo Joe!!!

[@christianhafer9819]

He came with a green helmet and a black gun, correct? I'm trying to get one off ebay.

[@JoeMotionVideos82]

HCC, couple questions. Was part 2 of A World Without End, ever aired. I've seen the first part a few times. I still watch it on Discovery Family. Q:2 Was it Earney Pyle who sketched and coined the term "1000 yard stare"? That being said, I really like Grunt. The one I had as a kid, ended up with the hands being broken off, as well as Short-Fuze and Zap. V3 of Grunt, really took something away from the character. Maybe its his yellow pants. I look forward to your review, every week.

[@HCC788]

As far as I know, Worlds Without End part 2 did air. According to IMDB, it aired 5 November, 1985. I don't know if Ernie Pyle coined that term. Version 3 of Grunt is going to be a tough one to review. Not looking forward to that one. There's not much Grunt-like about it.

[@JoeMotionVideos82]

HoodedCobraCommander788 V3 of Grunt really sucks, I was too thrilled with it.

[@mattlerch531]

had the straight arm and falcon glider version. just curious I don't see a video for the eel v1, tunnel rat, some of the later dreadnoks and any of the iron grenadier line. did I miss them some where?

[@HCC788]

Nope. I haven't gotten to them yet.

[@DareDevilDave75]

Disgruntled for ever!!

[@belldn3]

GRUNT! GRUNT! GRUNT!

[@WarmachineVengeance]

Yeah, I totally agree with your conclusion, they should have used him more wisely. #disGRUNTled

[@JayFamous13]

I see you're wearing your own logo in the video. Where can I buy your merch?

[@dy_b1265]

#disgruntled

[@MiKeMiDNiTe-77]

Love GI Joe but Grunts just a bit too generic and boring for me