Steve's Top Ten Modern Era Toys

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[@davidsoriente6845]

Great choice for number 1

[@gijoburg]

Fanta Viper FTW!

[@rodster6campingprepper]

A lot of collectors seem to focus on vintage but there were some great modern figures and vehicles especially from 2008-2013. Lovely updates of the classics, slightly larger with modern detailing and articulation.

[@gijoburg]

Yeah man. It was an exciting time! In the light of the state of Joe these days, I'm pretty stoked we had such a good run of ME toys. The 25th Anni was a gateway to some awesome stuff.

[@ProfessorHurt]

Nice list and glad you gave the Modern figures some love. They deserve it at times when Hasbro doesn't seem to care for them any longer. My personal favs are: Honorable Mentions: Crimson Guard (Retaliation) - I love these figures save for their backpacks. Their back packs are made of cheap plastic which pisses me off cause I lost two backpacks because of it. Low Light (Pursuit of Cobra/50th) - an easy choice but an amazing one with what he come's with. Techno Viper (Pursuit of Cobra) - I LOVE the modern version of this figure. He would have snuck into my favorites of the modern era. But when you have so many to chose from it's so darn hard to pick one. I love the mold on this guy and the accessories he come's with are just perfect fodder for Cobra bases and to use them as the repairmen to Cobra's vehicles. Jungle Duke Agent Helix Range Viper Storm Shadow (Renegades) Baroness aka the one you have. Zombie Viper Pursuit of Cobra Alley Viper - basically everything your #1 had, but fixes the small problem it had and adds a ton of customization) Cobra Shock Trooper - again just an insane army builder with an insane customization Jinx (Retaliation) . Scarlet (G.I. Joe Renegades) - she's everything the 25th has and then some. Slice - okay it is Joe Club, but I just love this figure to death. It uses the Renegades SS mold and the modern head of it is just insane. Iron Grenadier (Pursuit of Cobra/50th) Destro (25th IG) - if there's anyone who's benefited besides Snake and Storm in the modern era it's freaking Destro. Almost every modern figure they've made of him is freaking amazing. Now Pursuit of Cobra or 50th Destro would be the easy choice. But 25th IG Destro just had class about him. This look of him commands your attention. Firefly (Pursuit of Cobra) - the accessories on him are just nuts. I love the machine gun that has a removable clip and the knife they gave this figure. G.I. Joe Trooper (Retaliation) - A regular Joe grunt? A Joe grunt with freaking amazing articulation and accessories? The crown jewel of the meh first wave of figures of that run? When these came out I bought these at any store I found them at. I have like eight or ten of them. Add that with some Marauder alternate heads and they are some nice fodder to have for the Cobra's to claim. Snake-Eyes (25th) - it's so hard to chose given how many amazing Snake-Eyes figures Hasbro made in the modern era. For my personal favorite is one that came in the second 25th two-pack (Shipwreck, Lady Jaye, Flint, and Snake) I believe were the figures included in this set). I love the simplicity of the mold and the new sword they gave Snake-Eyes. Ultimate Cobra Commander (Retaliation) - they aren't kidding when this is the Ultimate CC. The classic helmet now in utter chrome. A excellently molded new hooded head. Everything about the figure is just freaking amazing. This is the CC figure I always wanted in modern and to finally have it (and two. One Chromed, One hooded) I just love this figure to death.

[@gijoburg]

What an outstanding and comprehensive list! And I heartily agree with everything you said, except one gripe with ME Destro prior to the 50th Anni: his head was perennially too small! But they corrected that, and his 50th is utterly amazing. The movie put such a stink on ROC for me that I totally missed some of the gems. I need to check out that GI Joe Trooper. Thanks bud, you've given me a new hit list! And I can't believe it, I neglected to insert the CC and KWINN(!) from Retaliation. Wow. You're right about that CC, and like the most of us, the early Marvel stuff really was a hit with me, and Kwinn is so integral to those arcs. It only took some 30 years to get a really good one...

[@ProfessorHurt]

Kwinn would make my list if I had one. :( The thing about RoC you have to overlook the movie and just look at the toyline. The toyline was awesome. It started the experimentation Hasbro had or reintroduced old molds. It's also the last Joe line that had a playset in the PIT mobile carrier (which isn't as grand like the vintage stuff, but still to have a modern playset at long last. It's a long sigh of relief). The thing about Firefly was he got so much love in the later sets. Rise of Cobra gave us the best (I was mistaken, it was one of the later releases before the line switched to Pursuit), but the there are two Retaliation ones that are amazing (but basically the same mold). One came in a three-pack during Wave One. I forget which particular set that was since I bought them all. I just remember this Firefly had removable explosives that could peg onto vehicles and came with a grenade launcher. This same FF got re-released in the 50th with a brand new paint job. The Pursuit of Cobra Firefly is amazing also but he's not necessary a good save for his weapon which was a machine gun with a grenade launcher. The regular FF face is a homage to his early 90s mask. The other head he comes with is pure Predator. But I just use that one as more as either FF's lackey.

[@ProfessorHurt]

The Joe Trooper though is just amazing though no matter which variant one you get of him (he came in tan and blue capes that clip onto him). The only Joe grunt that come's close in the modern era was one that was released (of course) in Pursuit of Cobra that then was released for the last half of 50th waves. But that one was always hard to find for me, until the 50th wave. I had to stake out my Toys R Us till those puppies came in. It was my second chance after missing out on the IG, and the Zombie Viper. That's another figure that is just so insanely to custom with what Hasbro gives you. Then when you realize Joe Club released a modern Cesspool (he's good, but the thing missing him from making the list was no robot arm) and then there was an exclusive Joe Con that had Toxo Vipers which in turn had zombie variants? Oh, and the Pursuit of Cobra Bio Vipers. They'd look good with them too. Oh wait. Hey that bright orange just like that 50th HISS Tank would be perfect with them. All that's needed is a Reprolabel and-- FUCK!! Those are wallet killers. I had to stop after I bought Cesspool, the 5 Toxo Vipers, 2 Bio Vipers, 1 50th HISS, and 8 Zombie Vipers.The later ones are addicting. Once you get two. You have to get more. Then more. Then more. You want to see your modern Joes overrun by these things. But they all look so great together as a subdivision of Cobra.

[@gijoburg]

That head sculpt is too cool. Justify it any way you want but the predator head has to stay! Agreed...

[@thomasdodson7375]

Steve, your bloody brilliant ! Do more videos.

[@gijoburg]

Aw thanks Thomas! Glad you liked it! Stick around bud, I'll keep doing vids!

[@davidmarmol1]

You missed Firefly and Low light but over all excellent choices. Great video

[@gijoburg]

Thank you sir! If I was doing honourable mentions, those figures would get tapped for sure. And ol POC Beachhead. Can't leave him out in the cold, he's such a good compliment to LL.

[@racerxgundam]

i am not well versed in the new lines...but two modern figures that i liked alot (not sure if they are 25th or 50th anniversary) are firefly and zartan! from what i remember there was more than one firefly but the one i liked was the grey camo-ed one. awesome vid! u have a new fan man!

[@gijoburg]

Thanks for finding us! There are more than a few Zartans and Firefly's in the modern era that emulate their classic looks and they are very good toys indeed. I think a few dedicated ME toy reviews are called for.

[@bartdman95]

I have the same Skyhawk. It feel from one of my G.I.Joe tables. and its still ok. And because of you video, I now know it has removable panels. I owned for years and I didn't know that. :) Thanks man!!!!!

[@mrbear9973]

I screamed when you got to the alley viper~!!! always been my favorite too~!!!! Just so much mission functionality :D

[@gijoburg]

Ah! He's so cool! All the potential of the vintage fully realized in the Modern figure. Perfection.

[@Davidcabal]

Awesome top 10 Steve! I just got one question: WHERES TORPEDO?! Haha I thought he was going to make it on there but I guess not...I was expecting to see you play with Torpedo in the water ha

[@gijoburg]

He deserves his own vid! I mashed this out on Friday chilling in my apartment, so I needed a money shot for the thumbnail, Torpedo's day at the shore got picked! Random!

[@trentavery3821]

Out standing thanks for putting Alley Viper on the list. Here in Colorado We love the Alley Viper, blue and Orange go Broncos!

[@gijoburg]

Hahaha! Go Broncos!

[@ooplasticjunkiesoo8936]

Hear that... go broncos and colo...RAD.. ooo!

[@Denis1104]

How could you not feature the modern Lowlight? If it's bells and whistles alone, he has them all. Also: The first GI Joe - if I'm right - to come with a bullet.

[@gijoburg]

Agreed. He's a damn fine figure with so much thought going into his design. What an incredible slew of great accessories! I just struggle to play with him in that impressive jacket and I guess that keeps him just outside the top ten.

[@jeffphillips1832]

You guys are the best! I'd also like to give a shout out to the entire POC figure line.

[@gijoburg]

Thanks Jeff! POC Beachhead is my fave Beachhead. And that Low-Light is a helluva figure. I should've had some "honourable mentions"!

[@gijoburg]

Honourable mentions are my thing though. (Paul)

[@baronnickvonsick139]

Kudos to Steve regardless of when this was posted. I was a o ring guy for ages solely. But that more recent era 3.75 size and now the 6” Marvel Legends size? I’m not feeling guilty of my appreciation. I collect mutant figures from the Legends line.

[@TheAntsG]

Super trooper bro...he had a kickass shiny shiny shield! Btw needs a modern version desperately 😀

[@gijoburg]

Chrome, what is it about chrome? It's magic. Cylon Magic.

[@michaelvegas8398]

Great video!!!!!

[@Buck_Rail]

10 seconds of fuel. Ha ha too funny Steve! Great video!

[@gijoburg]

Thanks Buck!

[@TerryTurner]

The Cobra Shock Trooper comes with a riot shield if you're into Shields... Lol 😂

[@STRYDENT]

Terry Turner So did the vintage Super Trooper.

[@seandavidr]

(ROC) Pit Commando comes with a small shield too.

[@gijoburg]

I stand corrected! There are a few shields out there. Gotta say the old Alley Viper's crown won't be taken away tho, that's got to be my fave shield ever. Marvel superheroes notwithstanding!

[@LORDHATEUS1]

Lmfao.crystal ball had shield

[@brandonkeisler86]

Love it!

[@meghnadsai2722]

Great bro

[@aliasangelalias]

I like the Alley Viper too but my personal favorite is from the Pursuit of Cobra line. The muted dark red and grey/black colors totally fit my taste buds.

[@brandonkeisler86]

Double jointed Scarlett lol

[@AllYourBaseRBelong2Us]

I swear that the RAM is 1:16, making it the only vehicle that is over-scaled.

[@gijoburg]

I meant to say it in the review but it slipped my mind that the original RAM seems too big, the rider tucks in under the fairing like a racing bike. But the scale makes it more like a touring bike and with the 25th's added handlebars, the rider now sits more upright, also like a big touring bike. It has to be big, to support that massive cannon, starboard side! Couple that with the slightly larger size of ME figures, like Goldilocks' bed, I'd say it's gone from being overscaled to being "just right"!

[@psychoticbuzzsaw]

Thats sucks you guys didn't get a brick and mortar release it was so much fun here. From 2007-2011 groing from town to town to every store from Target, Toys R US, Wal-Mart, Dollar General, and even Ross and more to track down all those damn exclusives I had to have them all and it is an amazing collection

[@gijoburg]

I'd move out to the States in a heartbeat if I didn't love Cape Town so damn much! But now that we're all in the same boat with no new Joe toys, I guess the compulsion isn't as strong as it used to be! But you're right, and believe me, I would have had the most fun tracking down the coolest Joes from '07 to '11. I would have a helluva lot more ME Joes, let me assure you!

[@psychoticbuzzsaw]

Its the best part of collecting I love the rush of journeying so far and hard, hiding the toys under shelves for later lol, and befriending store employees all over the state to get access to those glorious new boxes, to finally score that short pack or exclusive. People who just order online dont get it. thats why the collectors and convention exclusives dont have the same stories and feelings some of the other toys in my collection have

[@TheSeddonism]

Great video. Getting some real toy envy. I didnt know some of these existed!

[@Sklabah]

Holy CARP! I had NO idea that the new Skyhawk had a removable panel. Ha! You made my Friday, a year and a half later.

[@Zen_walker]

Great list, I have several of those figures. I prefer the anime style Storm Shadow, but the one you have is the perfect generic ninja. I also love the 25th Beach Head, Stalker and the chrome domed viper.

[@gijoburg]

Love those figs too, let me assure you. Something about the 25th Stalker still keeps him on top. I guess I'm just a sucker for copying the retro aesthetic. And not a fan of dreadlocks on Rangers.

[@drvnwolfwolfie1377]

Get about 5 Alley Vipers, 10 Cobra Troopers, and 10 Vipers. yeah, that be enough for Scarlett, Storm, and Snake to have a nice splatter party :)

[@gijoburg]

Whew. I'd let Cobra win that one!

[@rodster6campingprepper]

The VAMP MK II, Steel Crusher APV, Eaglehawk (updated Tomahawk) Dragonhawk (updates Dragonfly) Retaliation HISS Tank, Stingraider/Moccasin and Rockslide ATAV (updated Polar Battle Bear) were all great. The Resolute figures and Ultimate Cobra Commander are faves of mine as well.

[@gijoburg]

Great list! I want a Steel Crusher! Maybe if I come across one at JoeCon...

[@rodster6campingprepper]

It's so hard finding Joe stuff on ebay outside of america now, even stuff from within the last decade. I'm in the UK and Joe stuff is getting so rare and expensive now compared to five years ago!

[@gijoburg]

Oh dear! And we're just increasing demand with our vids! I feel your pain tho. The Yanks have no idea how good they have it!

[@delvis7842]

Very cool review! Little awkward with the ladies bud!lmao

[@gijoburg]

Which explains why I live alone. Boooooooo!

[@jmsberetta]

Cool top 10

[@gijoburg]

Hey James, thanks! Always nice to see a comment from you!

[@STRYDENT]

I knew that if you did a Modern era list, it'd have a vintage slant to it. Some good pics, but maaaan are you missing out on some of the ROC gems like the Pit Trooper and both versions of the Baroness...not to mention the POC gems like Low-light and Moneybags Destro and his IGs. But we can revisit those together sometime if your game.

[@gijoburg]

Let's do it! Soon! I don't have any if those figs, I'm guilty of not straying from the vintage looks, you called it bro. But I meant what I said, the guys on the list are my favorite versions of those characters ever. I guess they had to be improvements on the classic looks in order to BEAT OUT the o-ring versions. Oh man, I got it bad.

[@STRYDENT]

LOL!

[@maxmont5796]

great top¡¡¡ please make a review of the GI Joe Rise of Cobra Pit Mobile Headquarters lml

[@JR-yf1ri]

Modern PoC Spirit, Beachhead, and Lady Jaye!

[@gijoburg]

BILLY!!! I picked up the lime green ME Spirit for Rob and he digs it! He's posed with those snakes in each hand, twirling them around like a crazy person!

[@DREADNOK_RYAN]

Really surprised not to see the cobra eels or POC Zartan.

[@gijoburg]

You are making me have second thoughts! Those are definitely faves of mine. And my POC Zartan is one of the unreleased Arnold Vosloo heads that I got in China! My Zartan is a South African!

[@DREADNOK_RYAN]

GI Joburg mine is as well. My Dreadnok's are true soldiers of fortune with a mix of SAS and other special forces that took what they learned and offer it to the highest bidder.

[@jamesschulziii9098]

I picked up that 30th anny lifeline today, hella cool figure

[@gijoburg]

Cool! Yup, the pacifist figure is always a tough sell to fans of a military toyline, but Hasbro really did such a terrific job with him you kinda have to have him.

[@tetsuoswrath]

I didn't know about the modern Lifeline! I didn't know! *drops to knees I DIDN'T KNOOOOW!!! :{J

[@gijoburg]

😝

[@brandonkeisler86]

My favorite vintage is Airborne and was so happy to get him in the 25th line. Wasn't easy lol

[@gijoburg]

Thanks for the comments Brandon! I'm curious tho, what was the story behind your 25th Airborne?

[@0u812343]

I have a lot of modern era Joe's. I do have modern and vintage vehicles. They work well together. I'll have like a vintage mobat tank with a new steeler and a vintage desert fox with modern skid mark (aka treadmark). I have a vintage slugger with original thunder, they haven't made a modern one. I love my massive collection and I'm trying my best to keep my son from playing with them lol

[@alexandremilliard4726]

They made a modern thunder it came from the Rise of cobra line with a tank.. but i don't think it came carded

[@lazarus30001]

If only The Corps! motorcycles had kickstands; a true game-changer.

[@ELKFILMZ]

My Night Creeper Leader V1 became the Supreme Emperor of my Joe's in a long "Highlander" style tournament back in the day. Great collection BTW, Cesspool is for sure the #1 Pick.

[@gijoburg]

Aw man! I had forgotten that style of game! Tournaments! Too cool. My pals and I used the Highlander influence too in another kind of ongoing game where your power would increase each time you slayed an enemy. That and a soccer tournament style game which was... bizarre. I still have the bracket of wins and losses written on the inside of my Cobra WOLF box!

[@lolo27234]

man you should look into the cobra shock trooper it is such a amazing figure with so much stuff its up there with lifeline with everything you get to make the perfict cobra swat team

[@gijoburg]

True. It is an excellent figure; I’m just too much of a fan of the retro aesthetic. I like my Cobra troops to be just a little outlandish. Hence why I’ll always pick an Alley Viper over Shock.

[@lolo27234]

@@gijoburg alright i get that

[@djegg3210]

Storm shadow is so cool man!!

[@funken079]

All great picks. Have you picked up any Classified Joe's ? The Alley Viper is worth it. In the larger scale the details are great.

[@gijoburg]

I have the 00 Snake Eyes for a taste. He’s amazing. But I haven’t made the jump to Classified. I stopped collecting multiple scales a ways back.

[@thousandwolves952]

That new hit n run tho

[@joshuawall9034]

"I'd rather have her grip it along the length of the underside." Well who wouldn't?

[@philmunoz9269]

Rise of Cobra toys r us exclusive Firefly. Also Rex "the doctor" Lewis. Last but not least, 25th anniversary comic pack Scrap Iron.

[@gijoburg]

Interesting list! Glad you rate those figs so highly. It goes to show how personal faves can be. There's so much cool stuff out there!!!

[@PeepshowMenagerie]

'living, breathing works of art'? :D

[@Anson120]

Yeah, I am way more passionate for new molds. The old ones did not excite me even back then. Sorry crucifiy me.

[@gijoburg]

Nah, there's no need for crucifixion! We all have our reasons bro. One thing is for certain, regardless of the era, toy collecting rocks!

[@thousandwolves952]

Ghost hawk n sky stryker

[@ShivonYoTu]

Brother do review the latest 3.75inch retro figures! Hope you got 'em too.

[@gijoburg]

Ooooh, what we talking about: the retro modern or retro o-ring?

[@ShivonYoTu]

@@gijoburg I meant retro modern😁

[@guitardudeguy3139]

Lifeline's ARAH pacifist attitude is just...bad for the figure. He wouldn't even help fix vehicles or weapons systems. As Beachhead said in season 2.."How did a pacifist find his way on to the GI Joe Team ..If I was in charge..." What's great is, I have all the figures and vehicles shown. Great group. And yes ,I think we can all agree that the Baronness is the sexiest figure, second would be cover girl.

[@gijoburg]

Mmmmm mmmm. Dat ass.

[@gijoburg]

My Lifeline carries a gun. Always has.

[@TerryTurner]

You got to buy the Resolute Scarlet, that's the best(IMO). #YoJoe👍😎

[@demgutts]

Terry Turner agreed

[@gijoburg]

She's great. She's got the spirit of the the oldskool but with modern sensibilities (like not wearing a leotard!), I guess I'm just a sucker for the 25th's cute toony face!

[@baillergeauxvgc7207]

Resolute Scarlett is great, agree! but the face could be definitely better. I would still prefer the face of the version mentioned in the video, maybe on that figure.

[@idstealer000]

I just replaced Resolute head with 25th head.

[@Mundane05]

You must've gotten lucky with your '09 baroness, I keep seeing ones with messed up eyes.

[@gijoburg]

Yeah Stephen did and so did I, but my word there are a lot of squint Baronesses out there. The 50th Anniversary line is the worst offender. mine is literally looking in 2 different directions.

[@ryanedwards7487]

Before you showed what was after Baroness I was seriously about to say? What about Lady Jaye or Scarlett!?!? I mean, I understand the allure of bad girls...but just like Arcee, you gotta love the virtuous ones that can whip you into shape too.

[@gijoburg]

But are they made to wear black leather? Dat @$$.

[@ryanedwards7487]

@@gijoburg Hey man, Lady Jaye looked just fine in Army Olive. But yes....especially after the live-action movie...Baroness is just...amazing.

[@mamunestor]

Kind of cheated us on a top 10 with 3 vehicles 😉. That version of Baroness is amazing. I prefer Renegades Scarlett more than the 25th. That is an awesome StormShadow, but the ultimate version looks more like the vintage and is also an awesome fig. I love the 30th anniversary figures Lifeline is amazing. (what about Sci-Fi?) I love City Strike Snake Eyes, but I think the POC was better. I also love ultimate and the ninja showdown versions. I love the POC alley Viper. Great list.

[@gijoburg]

All your picks are formidable picks Matt! I’m gonna stand by my choices (including the vehicles!) but top tens are always gonna be that weird opinionated thing. I opposed doing one for a long time, but it was requested too often to ignore!

[@thousandwolves952]

Ok the ultimate version of storm shadow beats ur version and armour cobra commander Sgt slaughter n mauraders the sky stryker with three sticker sets I can go on

[@gijoburg]

Great suggestions all! Top Tens are tough. I didn't like the Skystriker as much as I'd hoped. Great that it was back; I just battled with some of the design compromises like the wings and nose being separate pieces, the missile issues, the plastic tires. I though the venerable bird deserved better, but I'm not oblivious to the miracle that she was made at all. The 25th Anni VAMP, RAM and (Ghost) Hawk are all improvements on the originals and that's why I love them so!

[@gijoburg]

Also, with SS, I thought the sleeved up look was something I really responded to. Sure it's less comic and cartoon accurate, but I though modesty (and secrecy) to be in line with how I see SS. But that ultimate version is helluva cool figure. And the included CLAW style flight pack is a great one. Not going back in the drawer, that one's on display!

[@skabcat242]

Nice list. My personal top top modern joes would be: Agent Helix(rise of cobra) Cobra Shock Trooper(POC) Para Viper(25th) Jungle Duke(POC) Crimson Guard(retaliation) Desert Viper(rise of cobra) BeachHead(POC) Air Tight(30th) Sgt. Stalker(30th) resolute roadblock.

[@gijoburg]

Hmmmmm. I've got all but the Desert Viper from ROC, I will research that figure! Good enough for your top ten, it must be gooooood!

[@skabcat242]

The desert viper is mostly a mash up of different figures but done well. Its cool to have another desert cobra in the ranks.

[@ooplasticjunkiesoo8936]

Ohhh yes!!! That ret crimson guard is a masterpiece

[@pathogenoxide6917]

Hell yeah, City Strike Snake Eyes! If you get a chance look for Night Adder, guy's a beast of a figure before Shadow Tracker came out. Now as for a week too late top ten.... 1. 30th Ann. Viper, because that's how I've always imagined a Viper since I was a kid. 2. Hazard Viper from the 30th Ann. 3. Agent Helix from RoC 4. Pursuit of Cobra Recondo 5. PoC Alley Viper, that Red and Black color scheme.... 6. City Strike Snake Eyes 7. The Steel Marauder Mech from Pursuit of Cobra 8. RoC Flash 9. Desert Battle Zartan 10. Night Adder, the guy maybe last, but he certainly isn't the least.

[@gijoburg]

Desert Battle Zartan deserves a spot. My word, I love that figure. I put it above the original 1984 version in a recent Podcast discussion. Great list. Helix and Flash were the coolest extensions of that RoC style, and PoC Alley Viper is sexy as hell. I'm just too much of a nostalgia junkie to like him more than the Miranda flavour version! And yep, chrome faced Viper is absolutely a perfect candidate for your front runner. Thanks for sharing!

[@gijoburg]

As for the rest, I had better add them to the "To Get" list...

[@TheLordUrban]

Sadly even the modern stuff is getting hard to find or at least more expensive.

[@seandavidr]

I want to see your favorite non joe vehicles and playsets for your joes.

[@gijoburg]

Now that's a great idea! Expect to see such a vid shortly!

[@gijoburg]

That is a great idea! Expect such a video soon!

[@antiquariancrafts2454]

Pass the South African Shiraz, these guys are awesome!

[@gijoburg]

🍷Cheers!

[@drvnwolfwolfie1377]

Didn't the SWAT Joe come with a shield once??

[@johnkrainyk1026]

Heres a another idea becasue gijoe figures can taken apart and put back together what about crystal ball and dr minderbender making frankenstein cobras to get at gijoe do a frankenstein show you no broken joe figures swtiched bodys dead joes at crystal balls and dr mind benders comand and gijoe has to stop drmind bender and crystal balls evil creations from dead cobra solders or joe solders and grave robbering cobra solders like they did for sepentors birth from 1986

[@gijoburg]

Love the macabre aspect is of Cobra. Grave robbing, zombie emperors and monsters is so their jam!

[@benquirobiequiratman4646]

How about Skarley

[@benquirobiequiratman4646]

Skarlet

[@benquirobiequiratman4646]

Jings

[@agnethaladuff8559]

Stick to modern G.I. Joes, you absolutely own it and rule it.

[@gijoburg]

Not sure what you mean. But I know my preoccupation is 1983-1993 so I fear newer toys will always be exceptions!

[@agnethaladuff8559]

@@gijoburg Your modern G.I. Joe videos are top notch, you're great at it.

[@ooplasticjunkiesoo8936]

Love the top ten.. different, some are unexpected... yet awesome. Well played chap!! Love dat cobra trooper! I can’t seem to stop buying them. I agree the best stormy hasbro has produced. I’m fighting the urge to buy that snakes. Over all love the list except for the small problem that there is too many joes.... muhahahahahahahahha or shall I scream cooobraaaaaa!!

[@benquirobiequiratman4646]

& gings

[@gregsamarael1753]

DAT ASS!!!

[@nielsmichiels1939]

No offence to people that like the classic sky hawk but i just like the 2010 ghost hawk a lot better, i mean just look at it. toys.hisstank.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2012/04/001Ghost-Hawk-POC_1333380893.jpg I just wish they added some side benches to it. You know, make it like a special forces quick insertion vehicle like the little bird. images04.military.com/media/equipment/military-aircraft/mh-6-little-bird/mh-6-little-bird_008-ts600.jpg

[@gijoburg]

Yes, indeed a fantastic way of re-dressing the old bird and making her something new. Love the armoured-up canopy and the red! I must plead guilty to the charge of chasing nostalgia even with my modern toys I suppose, something all too evident in my picks!

[@jamesschulziii9098]

NIELS MICHIELS I had two originals and I couldn't keep em together. poor design. sad. this updated one looks cool though.

[@nielsmichiels1939]

+James Schulz III Problem with the new one is they are hard to find at a reasonable price since they don't make them anymore. Ironically it's easier to find an original one at a lower price than this newer version. I paid 70 bucks for mine *and i got lucky on the price.*

[@drvnwolfwolfie1377]

A Scarlett that looks like a woman???? Talk about selling your SOUL. Man Lifeline looks AWESOME now. I always liked him for the EMT aspect. HATED what they did in the show though. Man, I wish you could link me where to get that KILLER SNAKE!!!! I wouldn't mind looking at him while on PC.

[@gijoburg]

Evil Bay or Facebook buy/sell groups bro, best way to pick up that Snake. And yeah, Scarlett looking feminine. About damn time.