In 1965 I got my first GI Joe, an Action Soldier. My mother dumped my toys when I became a teenager because she deemed it time to throw away boy things--but at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego in the summer of 1975 GI Joe was one of the first aid training devices. In 2004 while on R&R from Operation Iraqi Freedom II I attended the GI Joe Collectors Club Convention held at Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort and met Don Levine in person.
Got my first one for Christmas in 1965 Action Soldier that my Mom got me from Topps department store. My late Mother In Law worked on M1 Garands at the Springfield Armory during the war. She gave me some blueprints which I still have.
I absolutely LOVED my GI Joe. Sometime during his lifetime mine broke his arm at the bicep - try as he might, my father couldn't get that slick plastic to glue back together again. So I ended up with a 1-armed GI Joe. Until THAT day - you know the one. I was away at summer camp and my parents had a yard sale, and felt I was getting too old for 'dolls'. All I have left now is the footlocker and the backpack. And I'd drilled bullet holes into the footlocker with my cub scout knife.
Started collecting in the 1990's. My original 4 became 150 and a pile of stuff. Sold off the mint stuff, but holding onto the rare stuff and still have 100. I am getting old so I need to get back on the selling wagon.
I got my first GI Joe in 1965 at age 7 and I loved it at first sight. My favorites were the German and Russian. I had short films of me playing with my Russian Joe in 1968, and I submittted it to the makers of this film and they used it. My name is even in the credits at the end., It only lasts a few seconds and is not in this part 1. But if anyone has the entire documentary, the kid holding up the Russian Joe to the camera was me in 1968 !
I grew up in the 1970's. I just missed the 12 inch Joes. I had a Black GI Joe with Kung-Fu grip. I wanted the Mike Power, Atomic Man figure, even though I had a Six Million Dollar Man action figure. I even had a Bulletman, The Human Bullet figure!
my one of favorite toy in my childhood . 1000000% ..................G.I.Joe .........................100000% goooooood . thanks to you all whom you work on it .
I had to keep my GI Joes away from my sisters Barbies....you know what happens when Joe and his buddies have too much to drink and been in one too many battles.....
I missed out on GI Joe, simply because I am a girl. I hated Barbie. But I was told it was Barbie or nothing! I CHOSE NOTHING! I was also a huge Batman fan at the time.
In 1965 I got my first GI Joe, an Action Soldier. My mother dumped my toys when I became a teenager because she deemed it time to throw away boy things--but at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego in the summer of 1975 GI Joe was one of the first aid training devices. In 2004 while on R&R from Operation Iraqi Freedom II I attended the GI Joe Collectors Club Convention held at Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort and met Don Levine in person.
Got my first one for Christmas in 1965 Action Soldier that my Mom got me from Topps department store. My late Mother In Law worked on M1 Garands at the Springfield Armory during the war. She gave me some blueprints which I still have.
I absolutely LOVED my GI Joe. Sometime during his lifetime mine broke his arm at the bicep - try as he might, my father couldn't get that slick plastic to glue back together again. So I ended up with a 1-armed GI Joe. Until THAT day - you know the one. I was away at summer camp and my parents had a yard sale, and felt I was getting too old for 'dolls'. All I have left now is the footlocker and the backpack. And I'd drilled bullet holes into the footlocker with my cub scout knife.
That’s awesome
my mom would cut up potato bags and we made gi joe tents parachoots and ponchos
Michael Anderson
Not sure exactly when I don't have any money to pay the bill
MY DAD WAS A 20YEAR MILITARY MAN..BOUGHT ME A JOE IN 1968..CHANGED MY LIFE..NOW I COLLECT JOE AND ACTION MAN..COOL PART OF MY CHILDHOOD!❤
Started collecting in the 1990's. My original 4 became 150 and a pile of stuff. Sold off the mint stuff, but holding onto the rare stuff and still have 100. I am getting old so I need to get back on the selling wagon.
I started my GI JOE collection in 1970 when I was 12,years old
I got my first GI Joe in 1965 at age 7 and I loved it at first sight. My favorites were the German and Russian. I had short films of me playing with my Russian Joe in 1968, and I submittted it to the makers of this film and they used it. My name is even in the credits at the end., It only lasts a few seconds and is not in this part 1. But if anyone has the entire documentary, the kid holding up the Russian Joe to the camera was me in 1968 !
You are a legend
@@chesterisblue6174 Ha ha ! As trivial as it was, I was thrilled at the time that they showed it. It made me feel like I was part of the documentary.
Magical times, wonderful creators.....
I grew up in the 1970's. I just missed the 12 inch Joes. I had a Black GI Joe with Kung-Fu grip. I wanted the Mike Power, Atomic Man figure, even though I had a Six Million Dollar Man action figure. I even had a Bulletman, The Human Bullet figure!
my one of favorite toy in my childhood . 1000000% ..................G.I.Joe .........................100000% goooooood . thanks to you all whom you work on it .
UTPAL VYAS they are awesome
That’s awesome
I still have all of my equipment. Foot locker, Jeep, space capsule, 3 Joe’s, scuba gear.
So dear to my heart these gi joes.
So excellent
Very cool!
I love art work on the boxes incredible!
This could actually be a made-for-TV movie with actors playing people like Don Levine and Jerry Einhorn.
Awesome video!
Fantastic doc. Makes me want to cry seeing the astronaut Joe.
ricky todd Botelho I have some of that original set.
Best damn toy ever . thanks for the post .BTW where is part 2 ?
I started collecting post 1990s '12 Joe's during COVID. It's been quite an experience.
Great still waiting for the movie (using the action figures)!!!
we need prt. 2!!!
I 'm rebuilding my GI JOE toys collection from 1964
Instead of calling it a doll you could have referred to it as a figurine.
action figure
I know im a bit too young but i got 2 joes last year and im turning 9 and getting a joe from the 1990s!
I had to keep my GI Joes away from my sisters Barbies....you know what happens when Joe and his buddies have too much to drink and been in one too many battles.....
What year were the interviews made? Nice!
yeah
The first time my dad got his first gi joe was 1972
I missed out on GI Joe, simply because I am a girl. I hated Barbie. But I was told it was Barbie or nothing! I CHOSE NOTHING! I was also a huge Batman fan at the time.
I used to own this on DVD but I can't find a copy anywhere does anyone have a link to watch the full film
I am am 1964 GI JOE toys collector I have many GI JOE 1964--1970 vehicles Willys jeep 1/6 scadele
where can I stream the whole film?
wheres part 2??
My dad shot his G.I. joes helmet with a B.B. gun when he was a kid 👌
TM WomboCombo did it survive did gi joe live *I NEED ANSWERS*
Gi joes yay I’m ten by the way
did gi joe have a cowboy and indians line that would have been a winner
They did in Europe both cowboy and indian
That was Johnny West.
eu queria pelo menos um 😕
Are you 2 world war veteran
Why didn't they make a B.A.R and 50 cal?
my grandfather would wittle guns and tools out of wood
quarter jukebox They did!
I wonder why gijoe stoped making products
LegoFilms they still do
@@3rdgr2t11 That wasn't until 1982. There was no G.I. Joe for awhile.
@@hulksmash8159 ya I know
I wish I was born that time but I'm 8😞
Liam Game boy my grandma was
And now your 9