History of GI Joe Toys - Vintage Hasbro G.I. Joe ARAH Action Figure Review

[@T.R.R.Jolkien]

Hi from Texas. These figures were fading out when I was young. Six million dollar man was popular but then Star Wars came along and changed everything

[@ikeb9367]

Gi Joe was a big reason for me joining the Army and also severing in the Infantry during OIF.

[@AnalogToys]

Isaac Bock thank you for your service!

[@sonnysantana5454]

, that's pretty wild although most of the men in my family were us army from the late 40's , i was the 4'th us marine corps veteran and the 3'rd mercenary , it was the late 70's movie - taxi driver that got me to quit college and enlist in the corps and a red headed green eye'd E-6' woman marine recruiter who got me to sign a contract and swear an oath

[@jaxonFletcher-u9w]

salute to you soldier

[@cronocomics]

G.I. Joe from the 60's were regular soldiers but the 80's brought military misfits with paramilitary like garments, swords and accessories regular soldiers did not own. That was the magic of the ARAH series, which history will ever remember as the most successful toy line for boys ever created. Thanks for the informative video.

[@beaker126]

Superb Tony! As a kid I grew up about a half hour from the original factory. The originals were out of production, but my Mom would find outfits for me, and she also had some of the original catalogs, and I would piece together full sets of kit from yard sale finds. When the 3 3/4" toys came out, I was all over it, and I believe I had every one of the initial line, at least the figures. Those were the days when some dirt, a set of Lincoln Logs and imagination could fuel a days worth of battles.

[@dwiggins1]

I had the Fridge! Also a Chicago Bears fan during the 1986 Superbowl!

[@thommothommo1520]

I spent so much time in the backyard playing with action man and his six wheel buggy thing.

[@farmcentralohio]

I remember watching on tv when the fridge lined up as a running back and scored a touchdown :)

[@genx7006]

I remember collecting G.I. Joes in the 1980s, from the first ones released in 1982 to the Serpentor/Cobra-La line. That's when everything took a nose dive. The figures got so fantastical and unrealistic (not to mention colorful) that we could no longer relate to the toys anymore. I think the initial success of the range was due to it being grounded in reality. Even early Cobra was not such a far-fetched concept, especially how they handled it in the comics. One thing that amazes me to this day is how much effort they put into the figures and vehicles. They weren't lazy about it or cut corners. I remember lots of detail on the vehicles. That's pretty damn impressive.

[@jurgendenederlandse2449]

I always love these figures. I am collecting GIJoe since 1988. I have hundred of them in the small size and some dozens the original scale. And also british models called Palitoy ACTION MAN! (Action figure collector & writer aged 46. Spain-EUROPE)

[@troyt6864]

18 year career in the military. Will be retiring March of 2021. Thanks GI JOE.

[@guitardudeguy3139]

I've been a collector since 1969 as a young boy, however my originals are long gone save one, I've managed to collect over 400 vintage and modern figures and vehicles from 1964 on up. As an avid collector, it's always still a thrill to find another needed piece for my collection. Thanks for this 2019 special, I always enjoy your videos and am looking forward to more!

[@johnryder1713]

Thank you for your service Tony

[@caseyp3879]

We had these when I was very young. When I got a little older I became obsessed with them but they were no longer in stores, so the internet was still new along with eBay and my mom used to buy them still in the package or in lots from Kualalampur, malayasia. They had almost every toy still sealed, was a great childhood memory

[@professionallyunprofession5729]

Love the video man, although I noticed at 14:19 that's the wrong poster for the TF movie. Equally cool tho.

[@jonwagner6220]

That ending was to easy lol great video

[@StratBurst92]

I got my first Joe in 1965 for Christmas. It was the Army version and since my father was a US Army WW2 combat vet, he also liked it. Still wonder why they made a Action Marine paratrooper as the US Army had more Airborne units.

[@badgerwulfprime1246]

Excellent video Tony! Sadly, I purged my Joe collection a few years ago. After watching your video and some of Michael Mercy's videos, I have started the daunting task of rebuilding the collection. I just turned 50 last month, so I suppose I wanted to recapture some things from my younger years. I still have a modest vintage Star Wars collection, but GI Joe was always my second favorite toy line. I stopped by a local comic shop and started with a couple of the more modern 25th anniversary Joes that were still MOC. I scored Tripwire and an Arctic Snake Eyes. I am eyeing a loose vintage Blizzard who looks complete as well as an unopened Badger. Thank you for reigniting the flame of nostalgia that I had for this property. I am certainly a fan now.

[@AnalogToys]

Badgerwulf Prime thanks for the heartwarming story

[@badgerwulfprime1246]

@@AnalogToys my pleasure! Thank you for providing such great content. I just have to resist jumping into too many toy lines lol.

[@martinanderson8815]

Superb grew up with action man great days

[@jimmypm]

Really enjoy the videos. Didn't know you were a veteran. Thank you for your service.

[@AnalogToys]

jimmypm thank you

[@nicholasmarshall3191]

I grew up in the UK until age 11, and absolutely loved my Action Men, ant their equipment. I especially loved the Scorpion tank, despite the tracks braking almost immediately. My family moved to the US in 1987, so GI Joe joined my Action Man platoon.

[@mtkarn1987]

This guy is such an articulate speaker-- love it!

[@CharonsNightmare]

Such a wholesome and informative Video! Your enthusiasm and professionalism really shows! and at 7:21 I think the Tiger won that one. ^^

[@brycevo]

G.I. Joe is a classic. They did a great job with this American Hero.

[@brycevo]

Thank you for the retrospective and ♥️

[@PWEKingDanParadox]

GI Joe is absolutely legendary and undoubtedly the greatest action figure line of all time. Great coverage of the history of GI Joe bro. Thanks for hosting and uploading!

[@jurgendenederlandse2449]

I also served as soldier in the Spanish Air Force 1991. Now and some years ago I am security guard, private bodyguard, instructor, chief & director of private security... I think GIJoe have some relation for me to did it.

[@TXRBL]

Got mine for my 5th birthday in 1964. Loved it!

[@KaraMascara1376]

Great video! I've been collecting GI Joe since I was a kid in the 90s, my collection continues today with the addition of 21 Century Toys accessories for added realism, as well as collecting the new Classified Series 6" toy line. GO JOE!

[@CCQ75]

Excellent video! I also played with GI Joe back in the 80s.

[@greenlanternhg5141]

I don’t know how much of an influence G.I. Joe toys have on me, to this day I still love them and to this day I still look for them 🤔 Great video 👍🏽✌🏽

[@lordarnold8524]

Joes were a huge influence on my life. I grew up with OT SW figures but I quickly started collecting GI Joe once it came out and it wasn't long before I started preferring to get them over SW figures when my mother would only allow 1 or 2 on a trip to the store lol.

[@aaron10146]

I honestly don't think there's a toy line that evokes such strong happy memories for me then Battle action force and G. I. Joe! They are the first toys I can remember getting as a child! More so then star wars and transformers. Edit: I've just spent a small fortune on ebay rebuying my childhood!! 😁 I'm blaiming you.

[@AnalogToys]

You're welcome!

[@mat13lancer]

Great video Tony. Here in Australia, we initially got GI Joe under the Action Man banner in both 12" and 3.75" sizes. Then in about 1986, we started the smaller size under the Hasbro GI Joe banner. Keep up the great videos.

[@PumpkinStrikesBack]

Once again another excellent video!

[@briancorley1159]

Super great video as always, love it.

[@123bonus6]

素晴らしい動画です､GIJOEの歴史がとても分かりやすくて感動しました。

[@dinomonzon8853]

Great video, Mr. Tony! Appreciate it. The 1980s G. I. Joe: A Real American Hero was the lineup that I grew up with/ it reflected the era of then US President Ronald Reagan and the renewed sense of patriotism in the United States. The enhanced articulation gave G. I. Joe an edge over Kenner's Star Wars, and it still retained ties to the 1960s by having the original G. I. Joe return in G. I. Joe #86, and, later in #152, revealed that the 1960s G. I. Joe Team was activated by President John F. Kennedy. The G. I. Joe cartoon and live action movies could've been better had it been presented more seriously, like the Japanese anime Macross, Space Battleship Yamato, and Thunderbirds 2086. Perhaps Hasbro should have Marvel/Disney involved in the third movie.

[@carlorjj]

Great Video as Always!!!

[@dgdnite1]

I just stumbled onto this video. I just started my collection now that I have some disposable income. I regret not jumping in until after the retro line disappeared recently. But this was a great retrospective. G.I. Joe was not the only inspiration for my service (USAF Retired) as I had many relatives in the military. It is cool to see it helped inspire others too.

[@katsu-graphics5634]

Back in the days of 1967, we figured out that plastic sword toothpicks could be carved a bit to become Sykes-Fairbairne commando daggers for the British Doll.

[@iceberg007]

Love your passion! Well done! GIJoe is also my childhood toy that keeps reminding me of the good old times in the 80s.

[@tarmacscratcher]

Excellent as ever. Thanks for all your hard work. Really enjoyed watching this. 😊

[@billpagan3070]

Wow, great review Tony!!! You do such an awesome job on your videos! I learn so much from them. Thank you😁👍 Bill

[@samoanalii]

I grew up with the Adventure team line. If I was good I could get a new outfit/adventure pack! Those were the days...

[@epicmosher666]

great job. thank you for making.

[@kang11]

Great job Tony!

[@Loverboy19691]

I had action man figures, Bionic man figure, Lone Ranger and Tonto figures, Evel Knievel figure and stunt bike, the Kenner Star Wars toys, the 12 inch Incredible Hulk figure, all in the 1970's. I enjoyed your video's on those , but I would love you to cover the Palitoy talking Dalek and K9 , Tom Baker figure, by Denys Fisher, I had them as well, along with the Tardis where you place the Tom Bker figure so he would disappear.

[@AnalogToys]

I would love to but I don't have the toys

[@deopersad2915]

Awesome thanks for sharing and our favorite toy as growing up was action man and inspired us to still collect them 😀 I got a few now but will be looking for more in future 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾✌✌

[@markotey2896]

Love your vids. Thank you for what you do.

[@AnalogToys]

Thank you for watching!

[@michaelloomisiii3475]

Thank you for your service and your awesome channel.

[@richardmark9161]

Fantastic video. Thank you Tony. Still looking forward to information about BULLETMAN and hoping you will consider a special video. I've always been curious about the unique head sculpt design and if it was based on any actor and anything else that is interesting about the design and the chrome application of the figure. BULLETMAN,Atomic Man: Mike Powers and Intruder were my first GI Joe figures and still fascinated by them today. Also hoping you will be able to discuss the 1990's 1:6 scale GI Joe and Action Man relaunch and all the other copycat lines like 21st Century Toys. Keep up the great work on your videos.

[@stephenjohnson3287]

Great Documentary Tony..

[@georgepizzo9396]

I got my first GI Joe for Christmas around 1965 at age 8 from my maternal Incle.They had the tin lunch boxes and I believe coloring books too. Loved GI Joe, but my dad did not approve of me having or playing with GI Joe and I could only play with GI Joe when dad was not around.yom ended up giving my GI Joe to someone else about a year later.

[@ScaleHangar182]

Cool channel mate. Subscribed! I just started collecting Joes again, do you know where to get them from in UK? i would like to buy some lots and singles from 1982 to 1994 Joes.

[@vincentfranklin17]

Very informative. Also quite enjoyable!

[@lordarnold8524]

Glad I found your channel. You have an instant new sub right here bro! I almost couldn't make it through the 1st video I found of yours. Maybe I can suggest a very important video (to me and should be very important to every collector of everything). I think it should be STRESSED about the importance of insurance and security and trusting the people who know about your collection.

[@CoolToysandCoolThings]

Awesome review of G.I. Joe 😉👍

[@brentspotswood4612]

Great video as always. Definitely enjoy the channel! Also that photo of you at 18:28!!! Holy moly! I had to go back and pause it! What an awesome photo! Does this mean your G.I. Joe code name would be "Analog?" =D

[@jamesonRandall-c1x]

Thank you for your service

[@robertoacevedo6247]

You always have really good info in your chanel thank you, im a collector and GI 🧔🏻‍♂️ JOE was big part of my childhood snd my kids who are now 37,36 and 26 years old my 9 year old grandson is now growing up with GI🧔🏻‍♂️ JOE, and hes having the time if his young life with me grampa and uncles.thank yoy fir such great video.

[@mark-xx1lt]

Absolutely my all time favorite toy. I can't remember if my first one was in 1964 or 1965; regardless, I was very happy that Christmas.

[@thedinosaurdiscovery]

Awesome toy history! Could you please do History of Jurassic Park toys next?

[@AnalogToys]

I don't have any plans to do a video on Jurassic Park toys

[@captaindorkcalvin]

I love your videos you are one of my favorite KZbinrs😊

[@wizbang16]

I'd love to see a video about Johnny West action figures by Marx

[@AnalogToys]

Lot's of people have asked for that video but I don't own any one the toys

[@WarrdogTheRegularGuy]

i wish i had this much gi joes

[@richardsamples908]

Great stuff 👍🏻

[@El_Keck]

That was I expected thank you

[@matthewfeduzi4751]

Excellent, great job here.

[@dondeutschmann8872]

I remember seeing a G.I.Joe toy on the store shelves that was some kind of undersea adventure. It was G.I. Joe dressed as a scuba diver and there was a shark in the package as well. Do you know anything about this at all? I also remember a submarine called the sea wolf.

[@CosmoShidan]

How Ironic that Burgess Meredith starred in The Story of G.I. Joe and later in G.I. Joe the movie!

[@joeblaster8770]

Bad news GI Joe 87 had a stupid origin story for Cobra.

[@adventureteamfiles1458]

Great video! Thanks! 👍🏻

[@madcaptoys]

I love the video dude.

[@rjaxxxas]

What I want to know is about the CORPS figures which are figures that used the same molds as GI. Joe figures.

[@farmcentralohio]

G.I. Joe.. A Real American Hero

[@handznet]

From dolls to action figures.

[@jdemarco]

Why can't they make toys like this anymore?

[@cyberfrank-bx2nv]

the answer for gi joe is an adventure team 4' line. military toys are out, war is not popular, adventure however, will always be cool. cobra could remain an enemy though. I hope Hasbro tries again some day.

[@DougUnfunny]

welp looks like that Gi Joe movie was Snake Eyes and had to be pushed back to 2021.

[@amazingkylieshowaks9070]

Nostalgia

[@AnAverageGoblin]

okay if a big athletic man came running at me swinging some flail device I would start questioning my career path and choice

[@joeblaster8770]

8:27 was first said in a a Super Joe ad? That kind of feels wrong.

[@joeblaster8770]

Where ever there's trouble.

[@Nichole-440HP]

i miss the 12'' Joes and Action man .

[@violagreene4643]

One minor quibble. G.I. Joe was a syndicated program. It aired (mostly, possibly exclusively) on independent tv stations, not network television. But the US tv industry is confusing enough to Americans, so your mistake is understandable.

[@alkebulon7488]

Was the G.I Joe Extreme toy line left out deliberately?

[@deopersad2915]

How can I send you pitcher's of the new action figures here in New Zealand based on Action man

[@I_love_oil-]

Duke’s design is for gulf war right?

[@Billy-pc6lt]

I became a Adventure Team member in 1973. No Kung Fu grip.

[@Orinslayer]

7:50 wow that looks just like doom guy...

[@WarrdogTheRegularGuy]

i just started cleting last year and i all ready got 4.

[@tracyrunyan3329]

What about The Nurse?

[@gunner678]

Me too.

[@nicart004]

I never did like the Kenner version of G.I. Joe, it reminded me of a McDonalds happy meal toy, the original and the best is, the Hasbro version is still the very best in my opinion.

[@MrRockyko]

My first was in 1967- 1968

[@TXRBL]

A friend of mine was hit by a car and killed in 65. His GI Joe was buried with him.

[@comicbookbuff4400]

Those large ones everytime I get a call that someone has these I get a cringe

[@PrototypeOnDemand]

real men had GI JOE

[@Ksknight100]

OOH look what YT recommended for me? It would be rude to not watch it again, I must be in double figures by now 😂 Excellent job, Tony.