Thanks Eric! I think they're even more enjoyable when read on the deck of the USS Flagg. Wonder if it works for all books. Hmm...where's my next volume of SOBs? ;D
I really checked out on the Joe line in '87. I had a good majority of the figures in '86, but in '87... I had updated Cobra Commander and the Cobra boxer dude. I don't recall the majority of that '87 line, excluding the Defiant. I do recall seeing that massive display at Toy 'r Us when they used to display the toy itself above the aisles.
A lot of my peers weren't playing with GI Joe anymore by 1986 and 1987, or at least not admitting to it. I kept up with the line for a few more years. It is interesting to note the Sears exclusives weren't included in the toy catalogs included with the toys, so the only way to know of the was seeing them in stores, their catalogs, and word of mouth.
Hey Michael, you remember those G.I. Joe books that were for sticker collecting? They'd have the cards where you needed encoder glasses to see what was on it. I don't remember the names of them but they were really awesome. This book is pretty awesome, too. I'm checkin' the 3djoes site out right now, thanks for the great content and knowledge, as always :)
Not a coffee table book but an Ultimate U.S.S Flagg table book!! You really have an excellent and most appropriate reading surface there Michael. I really like the images and as you said nothing beats having something tactile in hand.
It's crazy how many of these I had as a kid! I was more spoiled than I realized! Also RL Stine wrote GI Joe books? I wonder was this before or after Goosebumps?
Loved this line with the movie characters. Crystal Ball was terrible, and he was always in stock at the stores as no one was buying his figures. I never knew General Hawk was in the '82 line, that was interesting to find out.
The Cobra Mamba was my favorite toy of this line and one day I will have it again in my collection and the tomahawk didn't have it but I will get it too I love helicopters and want the pithon patrol conquest was my favorite jet
Hi Michael, do you know the first company that come up with the idea of transforming robots?Is it Takara Tomy with their Diaclone because Transformers came from it.
The chain of command always confused me with gi Joe. Especially if you add in the comics where, hawk was the original leader and stalker was 2nd in command. Duke didn't show up till way later. Also you brought up beachhead, who in the cartoon seem to have a beef with flint, I wish that could have been explored
I enjoyed how command was handled in GI Joe. It was what it needed to be in that particular situation based on experience, not on documentation. That was a pretty short scene between the two but I think Beach Head was annoyed that Flint was falling back on a lazy way of thinking. You can't just dismiss someone like Beach Head's opinion simply because he's lower on the chain of command. GI Joe doesn't work like that. Even the opinion of the grunts have value because every Joe is the cream of the crop.
This is where they ran out of good ideas. I only liked Falcon, Battle Armor Cobra Commander and the Cobra snow vehicle in the '87 line.. I think '82-'86 was sweet spot for GI Joe.
I also noticed some of the Junior Novels were written by R L Stine who later did Goosebumps! Interesting
This artwork looks so lifelike. Like the actual box.
Thanks for taking me back once again! Yoooo Joe!!
Absolutely amazing never seen these before. Thank you 🙏 Michael a joy to watch.
Thanks Mark! Yo Joe!
Michael Mercy most welcome 🙏 YoJoe ‼️
The Art of Collecting G.I. Joe Volume 3 is definitely a must have for all dedicated G.I. Joe fan.
Carson should be paying you a commission because I bought the entire set after watching your volume 1 and 2 videos! Great job on this one!
This is a great book. I love the detail and vibrant color for the vehicle and character art.
Awesome , beautiful book and images , lovely to look at :-)
Wow, that was an amazing amount of G.I. Joe vintage art.
I had never seen these before, now I must have them because they look AMAZING!!
Very cool Michael Mercy all the artwork stands out in the book
Beautiful books... thanks for the virtual tour (so to speak). May very well need to add these to my collection😁
Thanks Eric! I think they're even more enjoyable when read on the deck of the USS Flagg. Wonder if it works for all books. Hmm...where's my next volume of SOBs? ;D
I really checked out on the Joe line in '87. I had a good majority of the figures in '86, but in '87... I had updated Cobra Commander and the Cobra boxer dude.
I don't recall the majority of that '87 line, excluding the Defiant. I do recall seeing that massive display at Toy 'r Us when they used to display the toy itself above the aisles.
A lot of my peers weren't playing with GI Joe anymore by 1986 and 1987, or at least not admitting to it. I kept up with the line for a few more years. It is interesting to note the Sears exclusives weren't included in the toy catalogs included with the toys, so the only way to know of the was seeing them in stores, their catalogs, and word of mouth.
I just as well racking my brain trying to remember about 8:30. I don’t remember them until you said they were sears exclusive! We didn’t go very often
Strongly considering Pre-ordering the Hardcover collection.
Hey Michael, you remember those G.I. Joe books that were for sticker collecting? They'd have the cards where you needed encoder glasses to see what was on it. I don't remember the names of them but they were really awesome.
This book is pretty awesome, too. I'm checkin' the 3djoes site out right now, thanks for the great content and knowledge, as always :)
Awesome 👏 Yo Joe!!!
Wow this books are incredible 😳
Are they still available??
Not a coffee table book but an Ultimate U.S.S Flagg table book!! You really have an excellent and most appropriate reading surface there Michael. I really like the images and as you said nothing beats having something tactile in hand.
Thanks Matt! Everything is more enjoyable on the deck of the Flagg. Toys...and books! :D
Awsome video
It's crazy how many of these I had as a kid! I was more spoiled than I realized! Also RL Stine wrote GI Joe books? I wonder was this before or after Goosebumps?
I should have picked this up😞. Great review!
Thanks Mark!
Didn’t know if you knew Micheal, crystal ball was created by Stephen King also sneak peak’s name on his file card is named after his son.
Loved this line with the movie characters. Crystal Ball was terrible, and he was always in stock at the stores as no one was buying his figures. I never knew General Hawk was in the '82 line, that was interesting to find out.
The Cobra Mamba was my favorite toy of this line and one day I will have it again in my collection and the tomahawk didn't have it but I will get it too I love helicopters and want the pithon patrol conquest was my favorite jet
Hi Michael, do you know the first company that come up with the idea of transforming robots?Is it Takara Tomy with their Diaclone because Transformers came from it.
Great book , how many of those figures do you have?
Not many of the Cobras but most of the Joes. :D
The chain of command always confused me with gi Joe. Especially if you add in the comics where, hawk was the original leader and stalker was 2nd in command. Duke didn't show up till way later. Also you brought up beachhead, who in the cartoon seem to have a beef with flint, I wish that could have been explored
I enjoyed how command was handled in GI Joe. It was what it needed to be in that particular situation based on experience, not on documentation. That was a pretty short scene between the two but I think Beach Head was annoyed that Flint was falling back on a lazy way of thinking. You can't just dismiss someone like Beach Head's opinion simply because he's lower on the chain of command. GI Joe doesn't work like that. Even the opinion of the grunts have value because every Joe is the cream of the crop.
@@MichaelMercy very true
87 ftw
This is where they ran out of good ideas. I only liked Falcon, Battle Armor Cobra Commander and the Cobra snow vehicle in the '87 line.. I think '82-'86 was sweet spot for GI Joe.
ahhh 80s... 😢
Cobra Commanders letting out some sewer snakes
I can't believe how clear those images are printed. At times it really feels like you are looking at physical packages.
Imagine that...they put IMO, one of the lamest Joe/Cobra characters ever made in Crystal Ball next to my favorite character in Falcon.
86-87...Pretty much the last of the good Joes. After those years.....Meh