Eight-inch figures came out starting in 1977, and following the popularity of the smaller Star Wars action figures, similarly sized G.I. vinyl figures. 131) Flash (Laser Rifle Trooper)—Sorry, buddy. Later discovered he had taken shelter in a bunker before the explosion. Yo Joe! KIA (vol. Head Rubs are those areas devoid of paint due to rubbing of Joe's various headgear over the years. In 1964, Hasbro created G.I. 79) Heavy Metal (Mauler MBT Driver)—His tank was bigger than the MOBAT, but not as cool. 11) Cover Girl (Wolverine Driver)—She’s such a beloved GI Joe character that people forget she original came with an armored semi-tank that fired 12 missiles. No Data Have it Want it 26th Marine Division. These aired as serials, with a plot centered around the "Plasma-Tox" device. On the end cap of the action figure aisle, there was a mustering of 3 3/4” military action figures. In 1964, Hasbro launched the first-ever line of G.I. Packaged with the "Cobra F.A.N.G. Quantities are limited! 152) Hardball (Grenadier)—We get it. 1) #98 - Buried alive in Cobra Island Freighter by Cobra Commander. They are held together by one rubber "O" ring that is likely now 30+ years old and brittle. Joe Troopers). KIA (vol. For 6" Classified figures, there are a total of 10 different listings, 5 of which we believe are for the first wave . The G.I. Figure available by mail-in; inspired by professional wrestler, Figure available by mail-in; inspired by football player. JOE Retro Collection figures and vehicles to build teams of JOE heroes and Cobra villains. But he was no Duke (or even Flint.). 22) Snow Job (Arctic Trooper)—The first and best of Joe’s many, many winter warriors. Joe 3.75" figures, but are so very much better. 9) Gung Ho (Marine)—Many Marines would probably look askance at Gung Ho’s shirtlessness, but he’s always at the forefront of any battle. The other 6 are likely for a second wave of figures and 3 of those appear to be movie based. Joe figures apart (whether the foot high or the small size) is their articulation, making them highly posable. Since 2011, all convention and collector's club exclusives have also used the updated figure style. 33) Payload (Defiant Pilot)—Piloted the spaceship, but unfortunate codename. Throughout the process of finalizing Patent US3277602, which came on October 11, 1966, G.I. 23) Dusty (Desert Trooper)—Lawrence of Arabia, but with awesome camo facepaint. This only makes her cooler. 1) #146 - Presumed killed in a missile strike by Destro. 53) Clutch (VAMP Driver)—Another generic Joe, who came with the VAMP jeep. 13) Sci-Fi (Laser Trooper)—The only GI Joe to actually pull off wearing a neon color, which is saying something. 120) Snow Storm (High-Tech Snow Trooper)—Looked like a creamsicle. You like baseball. Anastasia Cissarovna (Alias: Anastasia DeCobray). 54) Steeler (Tank Commander)—Boring soldier who came with the cool (and realistic-looking) MOBAT tank. 133) Bullhorn (Intervention Specialist)—Cobra never negotiated with anybody, and his bullhorn was comically large. 14) Low-Light (Night Spotter)—This guy dressed in all black and looked terrifying, but was one of the good guys. G.I. 2) Scarlett (Counterintelligence)—I still don’t know exactly what she’s wearing, or how it helps her take out spies, or why she uses a crossbow, but she’s still the first lady of GI Joe. 161) Robo-Joe (Jet-Tech Operations Expert). 130) Blowtorch (Flamethrower)—Easily the first worst-dressed GIJoe ever. 109) Ozone (Ozone Replenisher Trooper)—He fights a very lonely battle. Grid-Iron (Hand-to-hand Combat Specialist)—An asshole who wore a football helmet into battle. 18) Bazooka (Missile Specialist)—Like a casual Friday version of the bazooka soldier below, he gets points for personality, which consists entirely of wanting to blow expensive things up. 56) Cutter (Hovercraft Pilot)—He had a sweet hovercraft, but he dressed like a TV fisherman. Joe: A Real American Hero playsets, List of G.I. 112) Space Shot (Combat Freighter Pilot)—This is basically a space pirate. Packaged with the "Cobra Crimson H.I.S.S." 118) Maverick (Vector Pilot)—You have to be quite the douche to call yourself this after 1986. Joe was 12 inches (30 cm) tall, was poseable, and featured interchangeable outfits and accessories—all traits consistent with Mattel’s popular Barbie doll . 139) Skidmark (Desert Fox 6WD Driver)—Most unfortunate Joe codename ever. Very cool. 28) Countdown (Astronaut)—An astronaut who actually dressed somewhat like an astronaut. 149) Avalanche (Dominator Driver)—A snow trooper whose brown camo highlights were verrry unfortunate. Disavowed Continuity: Clone later killed in issue #41 of the Devil's Due RAH series. 1) Snake Eyes (Commando)—The one, the only. They were called “G.I. The following list (organized by faction) covers every known character in the G.I. KIA (vol. After much success, this action figure came to be widely known as, "G.I. 75) Breaker (Communications Officer)—Didn’t even come with a gun. There are 2 … Joe Classified 6" Roadblock and Scarlett figures from wave 1 in the third wave along with the new Zartan and Cobra Trooper. Disavowed Continuity: KIA (vol. 7. 1) #109 - Died while escaping in a stolen Cobra Rage tank. Disavowed Continuity: KIA (vol. His written work can be found in many Adventures for the GI Joe packaging and as a frequent contributor to the GI Joe Collectors Club Magazine. 2) #37 - Killed by Red Shadows assassins in Fiji. Joe the Real American Heroes, and their arch nemeses from the evil forces of COBRA! Stalker (Specialty/Discount) $7.99 GI Joe 25th Anniversary Carded Slash (Specialty/Discount) TRU Exclusive. The first six to be released are Duke, Scarlett, Snake Eyes, Roadblock, Destro, and Cobra Commander. Joe evolved and changed. The original figures had 21 moveable parts and painted hair. 1) #76 - Shot in the face with an arrow by Zartan during the Cobra Civil War. In the early 1960s, there were no male toy figures popular with boys. When G.I. K-Mart Exclusive; part of the "G.I. Unlike some other action figures, what set G.I. 2) Flint because he carried an awesome shotgun. -by Phillip Donnelly. Joe in 15 years, Duke was an instant success and convinced Hasbro that a market for toys at this scale still existed. It does not include every edition of the character, or the code name and rank changes that occurred, and only covers the action figures' releases in North America. My father went out to Toys R Us and returned with him. Joe—Yes, there was a GI Joe named, GI Joe, released in 1994 for the 30th anniversary of GI Joe toys. 1) refers to the original comics series published by Marvel Comics, SM for the G.I. Weapons Ordinance Rugged Machine Specialists; packaged with the Cobra ". Joe Team and the evil COBRA Command which seeks to take over the world through terrorism, this toy line quickly became a pop … On top of the website and these new versions is Hasbro’s launch of G.I. It’s Doc, who patches up the entire team battle after battle. It includes the year the characters' version 1 action figure debuted, their code names and real names, function, and original rank/grade (if applicable). In 2007, Hasbro marked the 25th anniversary of the G.I. Stiletto is a Cobra agent undercover in the G.I. 1964 GI Joe / Land Warrior GI Joe (African-American Figure) Military & Adventure / G.I. As many fans know, the animated series revolves around the U.S. military's ongoing battle against the evil Cobras. 1) #98 - Buried alive in Cobra Island freighter by Cobra Commander. Ross Exclusive; Packaged with "Polar Sharc Submarine". Joe franchise. This one is a 1965 vintage. Air-Viper, Advanced Class; packaged with the Cobra ". Everybody. This is the dude Bruce Willis played in the last live-action movie. 70) Airwave (Audible Frequency Specialist). It wasn't entirely clear if Roadblock and Scarlett would be straight up re-releases of have some changes made to them. 24) Hawk (Commander)—Before he was General Hawk, he was a normal soldier who happened to control a giant, remote missile launcher, which was still very badass. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline by introducing a collection of newly sculpted 100 mm figures (as opposed to the 3¾" scale of the RAH line). vehicle, Packaged with the "Cobra H.I.S.S." 122) Deep Six (SHARC Diver)—His scuba suit looks more live a B-movie robot. 163) Ice Cream Soldier (Flamethrower Commando)—There is no way any Joe wanted to even talk to this lunatic, let alone go into battle with him. 7) Stalker (Ranger)—One of the earliest Joes and, as a Ranger, one of the deadliest. There were four original 12-inch 1964 G.I. Seeking to be a touch more realistic than some of its contemporaries, the manufacturing company based the action figures on four branches of the United States' armed forces; Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. Joe, given his first figure in the, She is the illegitimate half-sister of the. KIA (vol. 2) #38 - Killed by Red Shadows assassins in Brazil. 1) #19. 35) Ambush (Concealment Specialist)—Had an amazing camouflaged tent to hide in. Joe Bombstrike and Barrel Roll. Yes! 61) Airborne (Helicopter Assault Trooper). Back in September we first told you how Hasbro was going to be re-issuing the G.I. Now renamed to "G.I. These extraordinarily talented heroes are selected for their elite abilities and tasked with defending the world from Cobra, a ruthless criminal organization bent on total domination. Target Exclusive; packaged with the "RAM Cycle". JOE had five different distinctive figure markings. Anti-Venom Task Force, Star Brigade, Tiger Force, Anti-Venom Task Force, D.E.F., Slaughter's Marauders, Packaged with "Tiger Fly" attack helicopter for Tiger Force line. Hooded version of figure available in 1984 by mail-in. Look for more 3.75-inch-scale G.I. Believed KIA (vol. TRU Exclusive, part of the "Attack on the G.I. This day keeps on giving. The toyline lasted from 1982 to 1994, producing well over 500 figures and 250 vehicles and playsets. Thanks to Robert DeCastro for the photo of this figure. 90) Blaster (Vindicator Hovercraft Pilot). 30) Red Star (Oktober Guard Officer)—Leader of the USSR Joe team. Disavowed Continuity: KIA (vol. Packaged Value. DTC/TRU Exclusive (Plague Troopers vs Steel Brigade), TRU Exclusive (Firefly Versus G.I. Some vintage G.I. The catalog cover for 1991 featured an advertisement for the cartoon, with pictures of most of the 1990 G.I. 3) Roadblock (Heavy Machine Gunner)—A big dude with a big personality carrying a big machine gun. Convention Exclusive; Jammer is an American. 1 Have It. 57) Keel-Haul (Admiral)—In charge of one of the greatest playsets of all time, the USS Flagg, and even Joe fans have a hard time remembering this guy. Joe - Classified (Hasbro) Action Figure Checklist G.I. 58) Ace (Fighter Pilot)—He came with the amazing Skystriker jet, but looked liked the unholy union of an astronaut and deep sea diver. 4) Duke (First Sergeant)—The true leader of GI Joe, despite the fact he’s outranked by many, many people on this list. tank. 140) Colonel Courage (Strategic Commander)—Douchiest Joe codename ever. Age. 2) #42 - Stabbed by Red Shadows agent Dela Eden. Over 150 soldiers, from common infantry to terrifying cyborgs, made up the GI Joe: A Real American Hero team in the ‘80s (and early ‘90s), and we’ve ranked every. Cool, but not particularly Joe-like. Joe doesn’t exist, and very few know the truth: these heroes fight a secret war, as the first and last line of defense against forces that seek to plunge our world into chaos. Joe - the world's first Action Figure. Joe: A Real American Hero, which picks up immediately following the final issue of the original Marvel Comics run at issue no. But it’s a hobby, not something to base your entire military career on. Let me repeat: A ninja who drove a dune buggy. Joe’s Retro Collection, which means I can go snatch up all action figures my next-door neighbor had in … & Cobra C.L.A.W." 21) Hit & Run (Light Infantryman)—A terrible codename, but this dude was ready for action, and camo’ed from head to toe. Joe: Special Missions spin-off (also published by Marvel), (vol. Yo Joe! 6) Lady Jaye (Covert Operations)—She was cooler on the cartoon than as an action figure, and she was pretty awesome as an action figure. 142) The Fridge (Physical Training Instructor). Tiger Force sucked. 13" MacBook Pro With Apple M1 Chip (256GB). 62) Rock ‘n Roll (Machine Gunner)—The first Joe to wear bandoliers of bullets as a fashion choice. Joe team. G.I. Drug Elimination Force leader/Urban commander, Although the first General Flagg action figure to be released, he is actually the son of the original leader of the, Robo-Joe's real name is listed as Greg Scott, the same name used for, The original G.I. 29) Torpedo (SEAL)—The most practically outfitted of Joe’s underwater specialists. He made childhood disfiguration passable. Disavowed Continuity: KIA (vol. 151) Airborne (Parachute Assembler)—I know this is an important job, but still… most boring Joe ever. 138) Tollbooth (Bridge Layer Driver)—I’m sure his “make a small bridge” vehicle is useful in real life, but for kids it was lame. 146) Sneak Peek (Advanced Recon)—Had a big telescope. 55) Airtight (Hostile Environment)—He doesn’t clean up toxic and radioactive waste, but he’s happy to go in there and shoot people. Joe" action figures and divided into differently packaged sub-groups such as Combat Squad, Commandos, and Adventure Team. The same name was used a few years later for. 93) Lightfoot (Explosives Expert)—I don’t know why this guy essentially had Ant-Man’s helmet. The original leader of the. 158) Capt. TRU Exclusive, sister of the original Dial Tone. 155½, and the statement by Hasbro that "we are currently taking the brand in a direction that does not take the Devil’s Due story into account,"[citation needed] the volume 2 stories (including characters killed in action (KIA)) have been rendered non-canon. 48) Heavy Duty (Heavy Ordnance Trooper)—The only Joe to pull off wielding comically large guns. This sample is a 1966 Japanese soldier head sculpt. There were some international sculpts for GI Joes in the 60s. You know who else is good at firing laser rifles in GI Joe? Joe: A … 147) Mace (Undercover Operative)—Had a helmet with a missile on it, and yet was supposed to be undercover. The second man to hold this title, he has been combined with a crocodile. At 1:18 scale, these toys were rendered in the same exact scale as Star Wars. One. Joe prison facility. 26) Fast Draw (Mobile Missile Specialist)—Oh, just an awesome guy who walked around with a backpack with missiles on it that somehow looked reasonable and not absurd. As the first domestic 12" G.I. Bombstrike is the sister of both G.I. Joe figures like Zartan, Zandar, Zarana and the Ninja Force figures do not have back screws because they are glued together. Over 150 soldiers, from common infantry to terrifying cyborgs, made up the GI Joe: A Real American Hero team in the ‘80s (and early ‘90s), and we’ve ranked every. A commando-turned-ninja whose face was scarred and throat wounded in battle, rendering him unable to do anything but kick ass? Joe is a highly skilled, on-demand, international special missions force of men and women from around the globe, selected for their elite abilities in their chosen disciplines. Joe Figures. A collector's case for G.I. Zeke (real last name unknown) (Aliases too numerous to list), Richard Blinken-Smythe (Alias: Dick Blinken), Disavowed Continuity: Listed as "missing" in. The line reappeared in 1997 and has continued in one form or another to the present day. Joe relaunched as a 3 3/4″ figure line in 1982, most of the Joes reused parts in an effort to save money. 137) Skystriker (Tiger Rat Pilot)—Part of Tiger Force. Subsequent 8" figures were branded simply as "G.I. 148) T’gin-Zu (Pile Driver Operator)—A ninja who drove a dune buggy. Packaged with the Mobile Missile System (M.M.S.). What causes these to go bad? 64) Steam Roller (Mobile Command Center Operator). GI Joe’s biggest badass. JOE action figure and vehicle collection! 2) #25 - Died in an explosion during the second Cobra Civil War. Target Exclusive; packaged with the "Cobra H.I.S.S." G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (also known as Action Force in the UK) is a military -themed line of action figures and toys in Hasbro 's G.I. [1], Stars & Stripes Forever – TRU exclusives (1997–1998), A Real American Hero Collection (2000–2002), Learn how and when to remove these template messages, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "List of G.I. 0 Want It. Note: There are no members of Cobra here, but every GI Joe: ARAH figure that was an genuine member of Joe from 1982-94 should be included. 154) Banzai (Rising Sun Ninja)—No shirt, pink mask, bad ninja. 117) Dogfight (Mudfighter Pilot)—The knock-off Wild Bill. 85) Windchill (Arctic Blast Driver)—A knock-off Snow Job, but he had a sweet mustache. 20) Doc (Medic)—The reason GI Joe isn’t just a pile of corpses? Huh. $15.99 GI Joe 25th Anniversary Carded Python Cobra Officer (Wave 8) $14.99 GI Joe 25th Anniversary Carded Python Crimson Guard (Wave 12) $8.99 GI Joe 25th Anniversary Carded Sand Viper (Specialty/Discount) $5.99 GI Joe 25th Anniversary Carded Sgt.