Snake Eyes, Scarlett and Stalker are the Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman of the Joe Universe. The Holy Trinity of Joe!!
@NgaiOlaudah Жыл бұрын
Hey, Eddy, this is Stalker... for real... I played Stalker and Iceberg and of course DESTRO... So you like the Holy Trinity, eh? YOOOO JOE!!!!!! arthur b (Ngai) See ya...
@HercuLync4 ай бұрын
I grew up playing with GI Joe and watching the cartoons. I don't remember Stalker.
@eddyspurlock12993 ай бұрын
@HercuLync you lie!! You cannot be a Joe fan and not know who Stalker is lol
@HercuLync3 ай бұрын
@@eddyspurlock1299 In my defense I haven't had much to do with Joe since I was 11 or 12.
@Googleisstupid-sk3hm3 ай бұрын
Perhaps.....because stalker doesn't truly get that treatment..only in comics. 1)The original cartoon, only appeared in pilot opening/ending than never again. 2) no appearance in animation movie 3)no appearance in cartoons since. Sorry stalker is not nothing with the lame powers that be..for obvious reasons!!! Snake eyes becomes ninja God. Scarelt his love Stalker...WHO...that bout it.
@michaelwills1926 Жыл бұрын
When your toy is labeled “machine gunner code name: Rock n Roll” you know you are living in the golden era
@RansomeStoddard Жыл бұрын
As a kid I used to play that Snake-Eyes and Boba Fett were secretly brothers.
@cheeseburger128 ай бұрын
Well, since they are both under Hasbro now, they are kind of like cousins.
@Googleisstupid-sk3hm3 ай бұрын
Weird take as one got ate by sand hole, and recon to escape it....the other ..snake eyes just bad ass
@RansomeStoddard3 ай бұрын
@@Googleisstupid-sk3hm In 1982 they were the two most badass characters on the planet.
@Kushial Жыл бұрын
Breaker was my first Joe and the fact that he was from 30 minutes from my home in East Tenn just made it connectable for me. I'd never had a toy or knew of a hero that was from where I was before so that always kept him at the top of my list of favorite Joes.
@angusmacfrankenstein7227 Жыл бұрын
Breaker was my first Joe, too, but for a couple of odd reasons. It sounds strange looking back, but I thought GI Joe was a more “grown up” toy line as opposed to Star Wars and the other sci-fi toy lines at the time. At that time, I was watching a lot of _MASH,_ and while I was young, and didn’t quite get what was going on, one thing I did notice: the Company Clerk, the guy who was in charge somehow wheeling, dealing, moving pieces around and otherwise making sure that the unit could function, was the guy doing communications. And even after, I was always attracted to the tech personnel, before anyone else.
@Lord_of_Dorkness Жыл бұрын
@@angusmacfrankenstein7227 Breaker was also my first one. I was also coming off of Star Wars, and G.I. Joe seemed more "real" to me. Breaker just looked cool to me, cool enough to overcome not having a weapon. Clutch was also a favorite, because he looked like my dad, with the dark hair and beard. The first figs were iconic to me, and will always be some of my favorites.
@cheeseburger128 ай бұрын
My first GIJoe toy was Major Bludd. My first Joe was Recondo.
@jstogie2 Жыл бұрын
The one you call "monkey face" I always thought looked like Michael Ironside.
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
Accurate.
@buzzbomb66502 ай бұрын
I was just about to comment on that. Looks just like him.
@davebrock44637 күн бұрын
I was going to say the same thing. Also Michael Ironside sounds like a Joe name. 😂
@cavemanbum Жыл бұрын
Now that I look back at it, I see that the writers/artists of Issue #1 of the G.I. Joe comic book took great effort to show EVERY character doing something in the story. This was a brilliant way to showcase the characters and ensure that fans of the toys could find appeal in those action figures and vehicles. 🤔
@mamunestor Жыл бұрын
“Monkey face” that’s Michael Ironsides. 😂
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
Oh, yeah. Spitting image
@michaelwarren6295 Жыл бұрын
Grunt was my first Joe. I got him for my birthday. I'm now 50 and still have him to this day.
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
I'll be 50 in April. We grew up at the right time
@tgraz559 Жыл бұрын
@@DestroIsMySpiritAnimalsame. I'm 50 and love them!
@keetmadu1054 Жыл бұрын
51 and If I could go back and save all my figures, damn.
@HercuLync3 ай бұрын
I took great care of my figures when I was a kid and had a great time coming up with stories. I also had a great time destroying them as I entered my teens. No regrets. Toys are for fun.
@dagame2k68 күн бұрын
Flash was my first Joe
@DougtheBugGuy Жыл бұрын
Stalker was my first Joe in 82, so I have a soft spot in my heart for him. When I started collecting again, he was again my first purchase.
@markpierce4416 Жыл бұрын
I had Stalker,Grunt,and Snake Eyes
@73Shovelhead6811 ай бұрын
Stalker was my first Joe as well.
@andybassham236911 ай бұрын
Stalker was my first as well. They were all on the peg at the time, and thats the one I picked. I got Zap next and basically just picking the bazooka over the lazer. Had no connection yet with Snake Eyes, so at that point in my childhood, he was just the guy that didn't come with many accessories. My sister had Scarlett, and aside from getting Rock n Roll for Xmas or something, the only other 1st gen I had was Clutch. 2nd gen, I'd saved my money and ended up with most of them
@arryngaming4126 Жыл бұрын
My first in '82 was also Short-fuse. I think everyone loves their first Joe. OG 13 are the main things I'm looking for in Classified
@Pimpdaddysatan Жыл бұрын
1. Flash 2. Snake Eyes 3. Steeler 4. Clutch 5. Rock n Roll 6. Stalker 7. Hawk 8. Zap 9. Scarlett 10. Short Fuse 11. Breaker 12. Grunt 13. Grandslam (silver) My ranking is based off the figures, my first joes was 82 straight arm Rock n Roll, Breaker, and The motorcycle, got them all at the same time at Ventures.. Still have them all 3, broken thumbs and all. Sold and rebought, and sold some more.. but will never let the original 3 go.. I will always keep and rebuild around those 3. I have other favorites Rock n Roll V2, Salvo, Hit&Run, Firefly, Zartan, just I handful of Originals from my childhood. 👍💯
@woltersworld11 ай бұрын
same here. OG13 classified is what i am hoping for
@woltersworld11 ай бұрын
Short Fuse was my underrated original 13. My top 5... 1. Flash. 2. Snake Eyes. 3. Zap. 4. Breaker. 5. Stalker.
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal11 ай бұрын
Short Fuse was the first one I got, so I do have a soft spot for him.
@kenrobinson7563 Жыл бұрын
This list was flawless and your commentary behind your picks was awesome you had my boy stalker at 3 too so good man more video brother
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@kalaoahaole11 ай бұрын
100%
@bobbywold2311 Жыл бұрын
Spot on with the ranking. There should be a secret society of the original 13 Joe's like sector 7 but without agent Simmons.
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
Good idea. The original 13 need more love. And should get moved up in rank. That'd be a way to do it
@krdragon6950 Жыл бұрын
7:05 Steeler,Grunt & Clutch ended up staying in that parallel universe in the two part episode “Worlds Without End.”
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
They stayed? Damn gotta rewatch that
@wayigotitfigured9800 Жыл бұрын
@@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal They're back by the time of the movie (they're in the opening ).
@TheSkyatollah11 ай бұрын
@@wayigotitfigured9800 They weren't back, they weren't supposed to be there.
@mickmo4700 Жыл бұрын
There are so many fantastic individual figures but this set of 13 did so much to create a world for children to play within. The addition of Cobra provided the perfect foil for GI Joe. If the line had been cancelled after series 2, it would still have been a wonderful toy line.
@Brando-Lee3725 Жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to have all these as a young kid . This introduction made my love for Joes as my all time favorite 80s figure line . That and wrestling figures lol ! And I still have a great love for both .
@giovannideldio Жыл бұрын
I loved your list and your love for GI Joe. You've gained a new subscriber!
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@traviscreason1911 Жыл бұрын
Maaaaan… I LOVED that comic book 3 pack with Stalker, Snake-Eyes, and Storm Shadow from their days in the ‘Nam😍👍
@SigmaSal9 Жыл бұрын
I’m happy to know that someone greedily consumed the work of Larry Hama like I did.
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah. Obsessed. It was more important to me than Star Wars as a kid. I met him at a convention and told him the impact the story had and he acted like I was an alien. he seems to see it as a work for hire job that took over his life. He had no idea the impact it would have
@kalaoahaole11 ай бұрын
Bro! Completely agree with this list and your feelings ... completely. Totally forgot how badass my Stalker with white canoe and Rock n Roll with double gats were, thank you! Still have Stalker and Snake Eyes with gray glasses -- he came with so many swords. When my friends and i acted GIJoes someone always had to be Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow, any little sister around was automatically Scarlett. About to go watch her film scenes now. Waxing nostalgic. Thank You again and as always and Go JOE! PS -- Love your Destro still in the box there. I remember being in a mall in Anchorage around 5 or 6 years old and mom bought me him when he came with a ship and i went out to the car and played contently for hours while the two of them shopped -- our childhood's version of ipads but with creativity and zero brainwashing or radiation. Aloha!
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal11 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@angusmacfrankenstein7227 Жыл бұрын
Breaker was my first Joe, too, but for a couple of odd reasons. It sounds strange looking back, but I thought GI Joe was a more “grown up” toy line as opposed to Star Wars and the other sci-fi toy lines at the time. At that time, I was watching a lot of _MASH,_ and while I was young, and didn’t quite get what was going on, one thing I did notice: the Company Clerk, the guy who was in charge somehow wheeling, dealing, moving pieces around and otherwise making sure that the unit could function, was the guy doing communications. And even after, I was always attracted to the tech personnel, before anyone else.
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
It definitely was the most grown-up. Especially if you took the comic into consideration. One of the reasons it sticks with you so long, is you felt like it was aiming a bit older than you
@RobberStormfire5 ай бұрын
Breaker was my first as well, followed by Snake Eyes and then Zap for some reason. I was a huge fan of the comics which drove my interest far more than the cartoon did. And Destro is also my favorite.
@LandofMert76 Жыл бұрын
I'm today years old to find out there were only three head sculpts
@johnstraight7425 Жыл бұрын
Great list. I loved those old comics. Clutch captured Cobra Commander in the comic.
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
The comic is amazing. Just starting to read the IDW stuff, and it's not bad
@jonanjello11 ай бұрын
Well said. I’ve been dropping by your channel and enjoying the content. Back in the day I had purchased snake eyes but was moving away from toys. Still read the first 25-30 Joe comics. Great fun listening to a fan and collector. Thanks
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal11 ай бұрын
Thanks alot!
@shaunwashington9122 Жыл бұрын
I agree with you 100%. I always viewed Stalker as 2nd in command of the Joes. General Hawk 1A, Stalker 1B. I’m glad someone else views that’s as well.
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
Apparently, Larry Hama saw it that way too.
@christencousins3843 Жыл бұрын
Such a great and fun video, thank you! I was a fan of the GI JOE cartoon, and didn't get to know most of these characters. They are so much more interesting to me now as an adult.
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeah, the comic developed them a little more, whereas the cartoon gave us more Shipwreck, Quick Kick and others that barely get any attention in the comic.
@whiskeytangofoxtrot210 ай бұрын
Even though most of these figures looked a lot like each other the file cards really brought out my imagination plus some of the accessories made them more exciting than others. Here is how I am ranking them as to my nostalgia: 13. Steeler - although the MOBAT is so iconic I never had this vehicle (one of the original few that I didn’t have) as a kid so I never had this figure so I place him at the bottom of my list. 12. Colonel Hawk - he never really stood out to me as a kid, the MMS was what I really cared about but he was pretty awesome in the early run of Marvel comics but personally never one of my favorites, Duke was always my leader when they released him. 11. Grunt - Even though they made him an actual person and not just some random trooper made him pretty cool, his card art was epic but he was not utilized much as a kid but his Classified figure is very nice and one of the better releases of the line in my eyes. 10. Breaker - Hasbro was smart to release him with the RAM (not the most exciting figure) but I actually really like the figure although his head sculpt reminds me more of a Clutch than Breaker, they should have made him more clean shaven and gave him the bubblegum bubble to attach to the helmet mic. Now he was actually very utilized in the comics which was nice to see. 9. Short-Fuze - I was an angry child so with his file card saying he is prone to anger it made me like him even more, and also all my battles were like battlefield fights so he was the guy in the back launching mortars on Cobras heads, bring back a lot of memories. 8. Zap - he and Short-Fuze in my head were always buddies launching rockets and mortars at Cobra which made him more likable and utilized than most other figures in my epic couch battles. 7. Clutch - this figure got more attention after his Marvel appearances, he was an early favorite of mine in the comics and the VAMP is such a badass vehicle in general how could you not like this figure, trying to steal Snake-Eyes’ girl 6. Grand Slam - although him and Flash look alike, that silver look was just so awesome to me plus he came with the JUMP which made him even more playable and fun to use in battles, just wish he were given more exposure in the comics/cartoons (if he was even in the cartoons) 5. Flash - I highly agree with you that his laser rifle was about as SCI-fi as I wanted G.I. Joe to go, I always like the more military aspect which was the inspiration for me to spend 25 years in the Air Force. Flash’s backpack and rifle were awesome as a kid and how they used him in the comics was perfect, even though he like Grand Slam should have gotten more exposure. 4. Stalker - his green camo fatigues are still one of my favorites as a kid, the. Classified version is really nice but he really deserves the retro treatment and I am happy they didn’t make the dreadlock version as that isn’t the Stalker that I know and like, plus the beret is such a nice touch to the figure. He was never my second in command but was leading a lot of my missions as a kid. 3. Rock N Roll - this was so high on my list because his M-60 was my favorite weapon as a kid and the bandoliers gave him such a unique look as with the golden hair and beard. The Classified figure is actually one of my top 5 favorite figures released as I love the addition of tattoos and the rock n roll hand gesture. His Classified head sculpt is top 3 to me right after Outback and Snow Job. 2. Scarlett - her and Snake-Eyes relationship in the comics was the epic tale of love and devotion and it is still going strong in the comics with Snake-Eyes coming back from the dead. The figure may not be the best but her strong presence in the comic and willingness to sacrifice herself for the greater good makes her very iconic and beloved in my mind and I am with you when you say she is probably the best female character ever created. She was my second in command as a kid because I considered her like a female ninja (hopefully they release Ninja Force Scarlett soon) with her shurikens on her gloves plus who doesn’t like a crossbow with Rambo exploding arrows. 1. Snake-Eyes - after my aunt gave all my Star Wars figures away as a kid the next action figure I picked up was Snake-Eyes at the nearby Ben Franklin store, his all black appearance just stood out so much and this figure is the reason I love G.I. Joe and when they released Storm Shadow and I found out they were both trained ninjas I wanted to be a ninja so bad as a kid. I have equal love for the commando and ninja versions but him being that silent killer always resonates loudly with him. In Resolute I liked how he wasn’t the main protagonist but was used when least expected and he should have always been used as that sort of last resort when you needed someone who you could count on to get the job done and set all morales aside and give you everything they had to complete the mission and that is what Snake-Eyes embodied to me. Larry Hama utilized him well in the comics, but killing him off was one of his worst mistakes as a writer, thankfully he figured a way to bring him back, he is a true badass to the end!!!!!
@bostonrailfan2427 Жыл бұрын
you are actually right about seniority: Staller was an E-5(sergeant) like half of the team, but he was more decorated and had more combat experience than the others except Snake Eyes and Hawk so he was #2 on the team…Snake Eyes had as much experience and better decorations but he had to take a break from the military for a while(the whole disfigurement and training with the ninjas) so was behind Stalker in seniority
@Brando-Lee3725 Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I have been out of the loop on tons of classified figures . But every one I have seen look awesome ! I wish you could do a ranking or tier list on all of those ! Mainly just so I can see them all , nerd out and be jealous I don't have them !! If I won the lottery I would buy them all on the first day .
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
Good idea. I probably will do that!
@Brando-Lee3725 Жыл бұрын
@@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Hell yeah ! That would make my day ! And I bet it would get some hits for ya too !
@JFS-v1r Жыл бұрын
More or less agree with this list. Now your gonna have to go year by year, class by class. Like the vids man, love Cobra Commander on Joe Rogan.
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
Good idea.
@OriginalStevenMalibu Жыл бұрын
Short-Fuze was my first GI Joe figure. 40+ years later I still have him, well what's left of him. Could never find my "great white whale" Snake-Eyes. Great video topic giving good perspective on the original 13. Your top 3 is spot on! I am looking forward to more future Classified releases of the 13 over time.
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
Thanks!. yeah, the only one they've announced is Clutch. But he looks great
@MSgt_069911 ай бұрын
Man, this Channel is fun. I love this dude. The original Joes were hard focused on military, like the very early comics. Olive drab, organic weapons. I always think of issue #1. Drives me absolutely nuts that NOBODY can seem to make a good G.I. Joe movie. The material is so rich with drama and action. I think the idiots keep starting the franchise later than it should. Start with the basic original Joes and issue #1. By the way, the Mortarman MOS in the Marine Corps is 0341, and they are still useful for smaller footprint infantry. In fact, with air support stretched ridiculously thin in Afghanistan and in Iraq, often enough times call-for-fire was about artillery and indirect mortar fire.
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal11 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yeah, I think the reason the movies continue to suck is they don't use the source material. They think it doesn't matter and it's just a toy. What they don't realize is it has it's own well-developed mythology/ world
@ronfagan639410 ай бұрын
The movies have been lackluster. I think if they did one that concentrated more on military instead of comic value, then it would make a better movie. It looks like live action animated movies. Make the characters real and relatable, and they would probably have more success. I think they tried a little bit with Snake Eyes but not enough. Make it a modern day story with the characters as their personas.
@BrianGeers Жыл бұрын
The 2000s line reused the Sonic Fighters Stalker mold in a Toys R Us Tiger Force multipack (without the annoyingly massive backpack) and was a favorite of mine. As soon as I got my Steel Corps figures, one of the JUMP packs got immediately slapped onto my Classified Stalker. Just need to get a flight stand for him now.
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
Same here. He owns the jump pack
@CarbonScoring Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this. Would have switched a couple around ‘cause these lists are always based on our personal nostalgia and memories. I love how your history includes both the comic and cartoon continuity - mine does as well - great job!
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes, I like mixing it up a bit. Many moments of the cartoon stuck in my brain, and the comic is my favorite,
@fromthehildt Жыл бұрын
My Kind of Video. Well done. The GI Joe Gamer salutes you, Sir.
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jeffmcpeek252611 ай бұрын
The Grand Slam,Zap,Grunt "monkey face" is an accurate assessment.I always called it the Billy Bob Thornton head.😂
@carltonalexander946 Жыл бұрын
My 1982 G.i.joes First Two I Remember Was Zap And Grunt
@carltonalexander946 Жыл бұрын
After Them I Got Destro. 1984/ Now I've Gotten Some I Had As Az A Lil Kid Growing Up In Detroit Michigan. I Have Some Of The Classified Series. Storm Shadow Snake Eye's Scarlett And Baroness 3/3. OR Four. / Ninja Force Storm Shadow Sgt Airborne G1 Edition/ Destro G1/Baroness G1/ Before They Redid Her Over In 84/ Major Bludd G1/ And Bazooka G3 Or G4 Edition And Psycout G1 Edition. / Had A Few In My Younger Years. Sgt Slaughter With The Warthog Tank/ Battle Force 2000 Blaster And Avalanche. Crazy Legs Zander Zarana G1's / Mutt G1. G2 Storm Shadow/ Zartan G1 Buzzer G1. / Rock N Roll G2. Sepentor G1. Wet Suit G1 Silver Edition Torpedo G1. And Trip Wire Reissue Destro Reissue. 25 Anniversary EDITIONS
@shawnlopez2317 Жыл бұрын
When I watched the Snake Eyes Origins movie my thought was "Bad Snake Eyes movie, kinda of a cool Storm Shadow Origins film though." I think I pretty much agree with your list, there was something special about that first batch of Joes.
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I loved Andrew Koji as Storm Shadow. He and Scarlett were cast perfectly.
@shawnlopez2317 Жыл бұрын
@@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Agreed!
@ryanhale4116 Жыл бұрын
Where I lived back in the day we only had a few channels on TV. Every year at Christmas time, one of the stations would have an hour long GI Joe cartoon. To my friends and I it was the equilivant to the Super Bowl. We'd get so amped up for the GI Joe toys we were hoping for on Christmas Day! This time of year alvwaysmakes me think back to those days!
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
Love the cartoon. I;m planning on reviewing all of it
@caseysanborn1953 Жыл бұрын
I can’t wait for that new Scarlett figure. Definitely gonna be the best version of her to date.
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
Yeah, she looks great. They nailed it
@jasonr.3173 Жыл бұрын
The first three things of G.I.Joe I had was Breaker,Flash and the R.A.M motorcycle.
@chrisdeloach427311 ай бұрын
I just found your channel. I’ve been out of touch with G.I. Joe for several years. Where did the figures at 0:07 on the video come from? I’ve never seen the original figures with painted belts. I’d love to have a set of those.
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal11 ай бұрын
Thanks! I found the picture on HISS Tank.com. However, it may be repainted or touched up.
@stevenfrederick8461 Жыл бұрын
I had no idea these were the original 13 80s Joe's this is awesome!
@G7M9W26 күн бұрын
Your rundown of both Snake Eyes and Scarlett is spot on and stated perfectly. If I ever need to help someone understand the core of ARAH, I'm showing them, at least, the last 10 minutes of this video.
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal26 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@davidcrowe5524 Жыл бұрын
Check out the GI Joe Order of Battle comics, each page reprinted a character's file card info with a profile picture... Steeler's was re-written to be more distinct.
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
I do have that comic somewhere. Thanks for the reminder
@lareh5501 Жыл бұрын
I wasn't familiar with the original 13, so this was a very insightful and engaging look at these characters. I only had a few joes growing up (mostly collected M.A.S.K., TFs & HeMan in the 80s), which makes it somewhat odd that I have nearly every classified figure released. Seeing images of the H.A.L. (8:38), the M.M.S. (9:22), the Ram Cycle and the V.A.M.P. brought back memories, as I definitely had those "vehicles" but don't remember playing with those figures. Odd seeing Cobra manning the H.A.L. 23:04... Bought some of the discounted yellow buzz lightyear cranes to sit in as them since it'll likely be some time before classified does them.
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
M.A.S.K. is another favorite. I still have all mine somewhere
@ToysAreWonderful Жыл бұрын
I just got into buying GI Joe toys because of Black Friday when they were discounted and I love the Classified series! Back in the 80s, I only had three of them, Cobra Commander, Cobra Commander in blue armor with the trapezoid helmet (apparently he's from the comic), and Dusty. I got to watch the cartoons but not that frequently, so I thought Duke was always the main character. I didn't even know about the comics and the original team. I also thought Snake Eyes was the bad guy and Storm Shadow was the good guy simply because of the color they wear! My knowledge of GI Joe is still limited so whenever I buy Classified, I mostly pick based on which ones look interesting to me and then I'd try to read up about who they are. To think that I made Snake Eyes cut off Zarana's arm in a little video story I made was probably something the "real" Snake Eyes wouldn't do lol!
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
I also thought Snake Eyes was a bad guy the first time I saw him. That's what makes him so awesome
@monkmccool97953 ай бұрын
My first ones were Flash, Rock and Roll and Zap. I got the jet pack and motorcycle at the same time.
@demo3456 Жыл бұрын
I was born in 81 I missed the first Joes. The second batch were the joes I always remember. Even though I always wished I'd been able to collect those guys army building was always my thing
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
The second batch was where it got really interesting.
@JediJunkie247 Жыл бұрын
My first Joe was Breaker. While he may have been "dull," he was important. He was the radio operator. Plus, he's from Gatlinburg, TN which is an hour-and-a-half from where I was born, grew up and still live.
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
I was a fan. The comic book made him exciting
@bostonrailfan2427 Жыл бұрын
I honestly can’t fault any of your logic here with your list, it’s solid. Breaker is the only standout among the original 13 not named Scarlet or Snake-eyes to get multiple major appearances in the cartoon, the others only got one-offs as the focus or in the case of Steeler, Clutch, and Grunt: a two-parter with Steeler as the main focus. Hawk and Grand Slam got screwed, Hawk made it back with his second figure and was the leader in the second season onwards but Grand Slam never got in at all! and as crappy as it may seem, never underestimate a mortar: there’s thousands of soldiers who can attest to the deadliness of them, especially Ukrainian soldiers currently fighting Cobra…I mean Russia
@denverty6952 Жыл бұрын
Agree with the usefullness of the mortar in a strike force especially to take out entrnched Cobras after Snake Eyes and Stalker infiltrate the enemy lines.
@bostonrailfan2427 Жыл бұрын
@@denverty6952 classic diversionary tactic, draws out the enemy leaving the base vulnerable
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
I can see that, I feel like there has gotta be a better newer version of a mortar, but I don't have that big a knowledge of modern weaponry
@bostonrailfan2427 Жыл бұрын
@@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal not much has changed, it’s the same tech as then: long tube, bipod, heavy baseplate. and recalling the comics, he was used like any other infantry because he was never able to use the mortar…same for Zap and Flash, they were specialists but never used their specialty in the comics!
@gordongraham7 Жыл бұрын
My grandfather gave me the H.A.L. with Grand Slam for Christmas and that started my obsession with G.I. Joe. Such wonderful memories! My top 3 are the same as yours. All are great.
@Stefoshark Жыл бұрын
Hi from Canada, love your video Q: do Cobra have there 13 Cobras list or something similar ?
@cowpuddles4851 Жыл бұрын
Lol there were only two original in-store Cobras: the trooper and officer. Second season released the rest of the best.
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
Right. Yeah, that would be a short video. I will do some sort of ranking of Cobra soon, though
@gofannon1943 Жыл бұрын
Really good breakdown of Snake Eyes at the end.
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I am obsessed with Snake Eyes
@saltycajun6481 Жыл бұрын
Snake eyes is my joe too.
@arctrooper99910 ай бұрын
Dude. I saved a couple dollars in 1982, and I went to Jewel/Osco with my parents on grocery day excited I was going to buy a Joe in the Osco toy section. The only one there was Short Fuze. I bought it, but yeah, what you said. Also, I want to say one of coolest things was when they released weapon accessory packs, in an alternate universe Kenner did the same for Star Wars weapons.
@willr7284 Жыл бұрын
Great video and perfect list . Happy thanksgiving 🦃
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
Thanks! You too!
@MadSUPANOVA Жыл бұрын
Short Fuze can be updated with drone strIke alongside original weapons
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
That would make sense
@retrojoe8290 Жыл бұрын
Great video!. I always liked the cartoon rivalry of my favorite Joe, Spirt IronKnife vs StormShadow. They were enemies but had a deep respect for eachother. Plus Spirt had ol Freedom and Any Joe's with pets are cool. SnakeEyes/Timber Shipwreck/Polly Mutt/Junkyard CrocMaster/Fiona
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
Spirit has gotta be one of the greatest characters they have. They need to do more with him in the comics
@timothydrake6507 Жыл бұрын
My first two Joes were Breaker and Snake-Eyes. Short-Fuse was also available in my local Hudson's Bay but I didn't ask my parents to buy him for me (possibly because he hadn't been featured prominently in the comic book). It was about a month later that Grunt and Stalker turned up on a local store. I recall cutting lawns to raise the money to buy them. It was still several months after that I first saw Flash, Zap, Rock'n'Roll, and Scarlett on shelves.
@timothydrake6507 Жыл бұрын
Forgot to include my rankings: 1. Scarlett 2. Snake-Eyes 3. Stalker 4. Flash (for me, the most visually dynamic of nine original Joe who were sold separately) 5. Breaker 6. Clutch (I love the Springsteen connection--Asbury Park, NJ) 7. Steeler 8. Rock'n'Roll 9. Grunt 10. Zap 11. Hawk (obviously an important character, but a very unimpressive original figure) 12. Grand Slam 13. Short Fuse Thanks for the fun video.
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
Good list!
@lofiwire7917 Жыл бұрын
Which Classified version of Snake Eyes do you prefer ?
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
I like the Commando version that came with Timber. It's got a nice look. Some updates, but recalls the original and came with the Uzi. The first figure they made is also great looking, but had dumb guns, no Uzi, and mine had some QC issues (foot broke) What about you?
@eddyspurlock1299 Жыл бұрын
I like the new Retro carded Snake Eyes. The head on the alpha commando one looks weird to me. Like he's wearing a helmet and not an actual mask. But that's just me
@lofiwire7917 Жыл бұрын
@@eddyspurlock1299 Isn’t it supposed to be a helmet?
@eddyspurlock1299 Жыл бұрын
@@lofiwire7917 I thought it was just supposed to be his mask and goggles
@Rexerman898 ай бұрын
"Gonna stab myself in the eye if he picks SNAKE EYES as his number one!"
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal8 ай бұрын
Sorry., Is your eye okay? I do love me some Snake Eyes
@HercuLync3 ай бұрын
Snake Eyes was awesome. I thought Cobra had the coolest looking characters though.
@taghhood59573 ай бұрын
Mt first 4 Joes (in order) were Flash, Short-Fuse, Zap, and Rock n' Roll. Got Breaker, Grunt, and Clutch for my birthday in 1982. Then came Stalker, Snake-Eyes, and Scarlet later that summer. Steeler and Hawk came for Christmas. Never had Grand Slam.
@christhornton8219 Жыл бұрын
The GI Joe from the 70s always had a beard. I pictured clutch as the original GI Joe. :)
@Tim85-y2q Жыл бұрын
Probably not a common answer but Flash will always be my favorite of the original 13.
@Thee_Assclown Жыл бұрын
Same here
@Rexerman898 ай бұрын
"Short Fuze was my first GI JOE too! First toy was that silly laser cannon!"
@sumanboselordofnewnation5 ай бұрын
Hi, I am from India and grew up in the mid-80s and was totally fascinated with the action figure line, our version was considered spiritually substandard than the US one, but boy...we loved it....
@cowpuddles4851 Жыл бұрын
I’d love to see later Joes in “original 13” colors. Characters like Blowtorch or Lifeline wearing traditional green uniforms might look pretty cool.
@kurtsimonson6157 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I like where you've placed most of the Joes in your rankings, and why. For me, however, Grand Slam makes my top five, and for one reason only: Marvel's GI Joe Issue #17. Grand Slam beats the ever-loving snot out of Major Bludd, who had hijacked a city bus full of civilians. Grand Slam saved the bus and put Bludd in the hospital... and earned my respect, even as a kid. This is getting long (sorry!) but one more honorable mention: Breaker. As a kid, I hated the figure. He didn't even come with a gun. But as an adult, I re-read his file card. He was a part of Project Gamma (presuming in Vietnam/Cambodia)... which was HIGH LEVEL stuff - CIA, Green Berets... and a terrible controversy. Nevertheless, if he was a part of THAT, theres a LOT more to Breaker than bubble gum ;)
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, I forgot that issue. Good one.
@thomasfyfe917410 ай бұрын
Well as a veteran and a mortarman in the marine corps, heavy mortars is 81mm mortars are a battalion commands pocket artillery. Short fuse is a 60mm mortar witch is a company commanders hip pocket artillery we are still very much used in battle and with new innovation and types of rounds we are even more useful
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal10 ай бұрын
Good to know. I guess Short FUze should get a reboot then
@keetmadu1054 Жыл бұрын
I was a kid walking around Kmart when I first saw them. Flipped out and they were all there. Mom said I could only get one!! So after about 30 minutes I ended up getting stalker. The reason was I was into the camo gear he wore. But trust me it was a very hard decision. Next was Snake eyes. So I guess my ranking would have them 1 and 2.
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
Stalker is a great pick!
@eddyspurlock1299 Жыл бұрын
Stalker was my first Joe figure. Got him for the green beret. Hes always been my favorite character, even more than Snake Eyes. Flash was my second figure and the Cobra Officer my third. I was the only kid in the neighborhood with the MMS and Hawk. So i always got to be in command lol. Didnt start reading the comic until #9 then i got hooked
@daviddepoe7942 Жыл бұрын
I remember when GI Joe was ONE guy and the toy was 10-12 inches tall with fuzzy hair and a beard!
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal11 ай бұрын
I have three of em. My older cousin gave them to me, not realizing they would be worth hundreds of dollars years later
@kajobike11 ай бұрын
He's spot-on with his analysis of Snake Eyes in particular, pointing out the things that made him so great. The SE movie was horrendous because they made him into an unlikable jerk.
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal11 ай бұрын
Thanks. Yes, one of the best characters of all time, and they decided not to use a single thing from his real origin
@adamlangley5731 Жыл бұрын
Have you thought about doing the original two cobras?
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I have to do a version of this for Cobra, but ranking three characters wouldn't be much of a video
@adamlangley5731 Жыл бұрын
You’re right doing a video for three wouldn’t be a big video. I was kind a hoping they would’ve been in that video that you were done but doing one for may be the first two seasons wouldn’t be too bad.
@christopher96274 ай бұрын
The comic issue with Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow on Cobra Island was epic. That one issue right there puts him at the top. Scarlett it also amazing, but I do have an affinity for Lady Jaye too. I really feel like they could have made an excellent movie franchise with the Joes if they drew inspiration from the comic as well as followed the toy designs more closely with some gritty realism. It's sad they didn't. Maybe someday.
@mrgoner.loinheart55975 ай бұрын
🇺🇸 YOoo Joe 😂👍🏽 Rock n Roller is bad arse threezero needs to do 1/6 Scale figure for modern Collectors
@user-sc1qi3ce7j Жыл бұрын
My first Joe was Steeler and the battery powered tank.😊
@jasonbryant1552 Жыл бұрын
Mine was either Short Fuse or Flash. And had the motorcycle with the gun on the side. Think it was called the rapid fire motorcycle
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
Love the motorcycle. One of the best things they came up with
@ScottnotBob Жыл бұрын
Receding hair; monkey face!😂 Perfect summary. Yep; making this lot too… Flash and Scarlet have proven to be tough customs to do… ✌️🤘🇨🇦
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
Will you give them receding hairline monkeyface?
@ScottnotBob Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 no. Totally agree with your countdown. Snake and Breaker were my first guys with the RAM. I still lament the day a buddy accidentally snapped Stalker’s left arm off… He eventually became a cyborg… but I still am sad…🤣✌️🤘🇨🇦
@tonyak835411 ай бұрын
Christmas 82 ended up getting all of what was in the catalog pages. I was an only child.
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal11 ай бұрын
Pays not have siblings sometimes
@williamwilkinson6665 Жыл бұрын
1. Hawk 2. Clutch 3. Flash 4. Grand Slam 5. Breaker 6. Rock & Roll 7. Snake Eyes 8. Zap 9. Steeler 10. Stalker 11. Grunt 12. Short Fuse 13. Scarlett
@VampSpam9 ай бұрын
Dope vid, subbed
@Cyril29a26 күн бұрын
Steeler had a great spotlight episode, probably the best episode in the whole ARAH run, World's without ends. I am surprised you left that out.
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal25 күн бұрын
Oh yeah, true. I'm more in on the comic than cartoon. I need to do a thorough rewatch
@kennethmalone46894 ай бұрын
It took my dad forever to agree to start buying G.I. Joe toys for me because I'd been into Star Wars since the first film in '77. I guess he figured too toy franchises were too much at once. Rock n' Roll was my first figure.
@greghernquist3694 Жыл бұрын
Super young in 82 and piggybacking off my brother. Got a few 83s (swivel arm) for Christmas, Zap was my number one b/c Bazooka = blow sh!t up
@LandofMert76 Жыл бұрын
Top three. 1. Flash, 2 snake eyes, 3 rock and roll
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
Wow, Flash that high? He would be a great Classified figure
@LandofMert76 Жыл бұрын
@@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal he was the only one of the original three I had
@Rexerman898 ай бұрын
"Stalker was the RAM cycle guy, epi one!"
@jakexou81211 ай бұрын
Short Fuse was my first GI Joe figure too.
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal11 ай бұрын
I wonder if he was one of the first they put out or something? His weapon was intriguing looking, and I had no idea what it did at the time
@anonamatron16 күн бұрын
I had a second hand Bazooka Soldier, but I didn't know his name and he sucked since an arm was missing and the other one didn't rotate since it was an older figure, and on his arm that did still exist the hand was very broken... his rubber band broke not long after I got him, but I replaced it with a different rubber band to hold his legs on but it made his waist and legs really loose, so I'd twist it around and let go and he'd do a crazy spin with his legs, so to make that figure special and not a broken pile of crap, I named him One-Armed Willy and to compensate for his useless arms he had the ability to kick insanely hard. I used to do these long drawn out one on one fighting tournaments with GI Joes, kind of a king of the mountain thing, where they'd fight on a big shoebox I had (like a wrestling ring) and a ring out would DQ you, and One-Armed Willy would always superkick like seven other guys out before being eliminated himself. I don't know if I ever let him be the ultimate champion. Used to spend hours doing that.
@Byrrd51 Жыл бұрын
Dang, dude, well said about Scarlett. I agree with you 100 percent.
@meltedcopper9247 Жыл бұрын
Zap was my first joe and his head has leaped so many bodys. Hasbro should just go the lego route with the old joes. A screw an oh ring and parts. Making your own guys was a hidden gem 💎 of the toy line
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
Good idea. Lots of people do it, but it ain't easy. They have to shave off plastic to make parts fit. Im too lazy for that
@meltedcopper9247 Жыл бұрын
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal suppose there were some parts that wouldn't slide in that easy. As the first wave my precious zap head is like a flat nail to later the ball neck necks.
@efman13134 ай бұрын
One thing about Scarlett is she is literally in every iteration of GI Joe. All the different comic lines, animated productions, Sigma 6, Renegades, etc. I think its good they always kept her in every version for a female lead.
@Blakk_Wolf7 Жыл бұрын
Everything I just said was just erased by one negative keystroke. So, to reiterate, I said that it'd be too cool for you to do a follow up to the 1984/85 line of figures and vehicles since that was the best line
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
Yes, Definitely, I may go year by year. Although, not sure hot to do the "Ice Cream Soldier" year
@Rexerman898 ай бұрын
"Very first time you really see STEELER is when he leaves the show LOL!"
@OnionSavoya3 ай бұрын
13. Short Fuze 12. Grunt 11. Zap 10. Steeler 09. Grand Slam 08. Hawk 07. Breaker 06. Stalker 05. Scarlett 04. Rock n Roll 03. Snake eyes 02. Flash 01. Clutch
@jimtilley1158 Жыл бұрын
I didn't pay attention to the file cards, for the longest I thought Clutch was the team leader. Him and the VAMP was my first Joe toy; he had the black beard, shoulder holster, and came with the coolest vehicle. He was spot of for the old 12 inch GI Joe Commander, or Eagle Eye GI Joe. It wasn't till I started getting the comics did I learned different. But for a while. On my team, Clutch was the Commander. The Cartoon. I liked the first mini-series withe the MASS Device. But then came the second one. I hated all GI Joe Cartoons when it came out. Specifically, the scenes with Snake-Eyes and Shipwreck. Timber and Polly. To me they turned GI Joe into Scooby Doo. I still refuse to watch the cartoon.
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
Yeah, the cartoon is ridiculous, but i have affection for it. For me, the comic is the real story
@MOCTurtle491111 ай бұрын
Stalker is my top of the originals. And I am an oddball that puts Breaker near the top. Always liked him, liked the cool radio piece.
@MOCTurtle491111 ай бұрын
Also yes, commando Snake Eyes all of the way.
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal11 ай бұрын
Breaker is great. loved the comic book pack where they included a bubble gum bubble
@rpreyer2 Жыл бұрын
Duke was the first Joe I was able to get. Snake eyes would probably the most trained, Scarlett would of been at the top cause she a leader.
@christopherlacher3544 Жыл бұрын
My first Joes were in this order for Christmas Vamp HISS and MMS
@DestroIsMySpiritAnimal Жыл бұрын
That's a good Christmas. I'm waiting on my haslab HISS tank to arrive
@chloe59k11 ай бұрын
My brother passed down his og gi Joe's and I bought them from 86 to 90 then xmen and tmnt took Joe's and transformers spot in early 90s for me. Also mortars are used in today's military can also drop smoke but cheaper munitions then others