History of GI Joe - 1982 | Looking Back at A Real American Hero | Vintage Action Figures / Toys

This is the history of G.I. Joe A Real American hero in its original vintage year - 1982. These action figures took the industry of old toys by storm in its heyday.
Witness the original 13 from Snake Eyes to Scarlett to (not yet a General) Hawk. Also Cobra Commander and Cobra Troopers and Officers to army build to your heart's desire. The Vamp jeep, RAM cycle, JUMP and others are all here.
Special thanks to Articulated Chad for his collaboration effort. His channel is here:
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Also special thanks ESPECIALLY to Peter Johnny for his photography of a lot of the footage here. Some photos also from 3DJoes.com and from Joe Recondo Rondeau.
Some image scans are sourced from Total Action Force: the Battle Years by Hickey, Lennon and McDonald
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