Always loved the vintage Gung-ho. I was a Marine back in 1988-92. You could still get the heavier weight utilities (that's what Marines call their uniforms). When you were on board a naval vessel, they used saltwater to do laundry. It would fade out the utilities to that turquoise color. Part of the expression "salty Marine" comes from that. I got to wear some salty utilities for awhile. They commanded a certain respect among the junior ranks. Just like Gung-ho does!
@SirG.L.RIC.KAGE-Esq
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service... And for the Intel. It's helps to know from "a real American hero" YO JOE!!
@scottm6927
2 жыл бұрын
@@SirG.L.RIC.KAGE-Esq you're too kind, sir! We're all on the same great American Team! YO JOE!
@ultramag0343
2 жыл бұрын
You're always a Marine, Devil Dog !
@jobobbob5825
2 жыл бұрын
Damn that's cool.
@tyestancil2783
2 жыл бұрын
The more you know, I've always wondered why his clothes were turquoise, now I do, even in the 80's Hasbro's attention to detail was stellar. Can't wait for Shipwreck and Torpedo, again thank you for your service 🙏.
@rashadreed3672
2 жыл бұрын
Great Video. Hope Hasbro lean more towards the future deco now that the retro and mint on card collectors have got what they want for the 32nd time (they will still complain). Give me figures with new modernized look and deco.
@MAD-hu6uk
2 жыл бұрын
Big facts! Let's see something different for a change.
@Getwright-
2 жыл бұрын
Completely agree! I was really feeling the updates in the first few waves. I hope the don’t completely abandon them.
@Victor-mc1sz
2 жыл бұрын
I hope they redo Scarlett. The new design is not bad, but I prefer her old school look. If they do, hopefully they do the comic color scheme with the purple.
@bentonrp
10 ай бұрын
Hither twice! It would be a phenomenal figure. Didn't like the Classified Scarlett. Looked like she should come with a magic wand and a Unicorn.
@bentonrp
10 ай бұрын
Update: They just leaked Retro 6" Scarlett and Duke. :)
@justNOVA1138
2 жыл бұрын
Wow!!!!! Hasbro is definitely watching 🤘 I love the retro color schemes
@DevilzFan
2 жыл бұрын
I'd love them to keep the retro line going. Keep this line to give people retro inspired figures and keep the main line as more modern interpretations of the characters. I lean more towards liking the modern interpretations better, but this would keep everyone happy.
@tyestancil2783
2 жыл бұрын
Indeed it would.
@VorpalSlade
2 жыл бұрын
Hasbro making the obvious choice that would please not only most people but all of us? Impossible.
@wheeljoker
2 жыл бұрын
I wasn't a huge fan of the first Gung-Ho release but I had to get that retro Gung-Ho..he was one of my favorites as a kid
@nnemov22
Жыл бұрын
These just showed up in stores, Dec 22 Lady J and Baroness first, Still shelf warmers today, and were in the 3rd week of the new year 23 Dung-ho and Destro just started to show up. and because Walmart is so slow of stocking and product sitting in warehouses and trucks all the Gung-Ho and Destro were mushed in package, Looks like someone sat on the box. SMH
@juxstapo
2 жыл бұрын
Gung Hos hat ticked people off because it's an army patrol cap. Ankle sheath and knife are reuse from Beachhead I think
@shawnmacgillivray4421
2 жыл бұрын
Love the classic look. Brings me back to the OG comic back in the day
@jonathanhird6334
2 жыл бұрын
Not a Joe collector, but I’m so going to pick up that new Gung Ho to be the German mechanic for next years Indy line...
@shincedon655
2 жыл бұрын
I need the gung ho, he looks so much better to me in his retro version.
@MikeH7186
Жыл бұрын
I just watched both videos of yours for Gung-Ho because I've been torn on which one I like. I'm still not fully sure but I think I'm choosing classified. The retro is much closer to the traditional in comics or cartoons but I just feel like he sticks out a bit too much? That said the retro has a worse backpack but I do prefer he has a sidearm and boot knife. Speaking of accessories.. my classified was missing his leg accessory! I noticed watching your other video, so thank you. I contacted Amazon and have a replacement on the way but if not for watching I would've had a defective Joe!
@Cobralalalala
2 жыл бұрын
It's a shame the cards are so thin, as I wanted to keep then on card. I don't need them to be perfect, but it's odd they didn't double up like the other lines have. Either way, I like them.
@leeoaks8098
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly! The other lines have super solid card backs. And they aren't even desirable hand painted nostalgic ones like these are.
@brianng8350
2 жыл бұрын
They are probably cheaper and more environmental. But I do miss the file cards!
@leeoaks8098
2 жыл бұрын
@@brianng8350 I am all for the environment, but if there was ever a nostalgic place for sturdy card backs that will be treasured and displayed it's for these hand painted vintage ones.
@chorlauheung4920
Жыл бұрын
If there were to be a well-made G.I. Joe movie, it should star Milla Jovavich as Lady Jaye.
@charlockprime
2 жыл бұрын
Could you hear those sphincters pucker when Robo ripped open those retro cards? 😂
@tomtudorweaver1078
2 жыл бұрын
This line has been a roller coaster for me. I didn't grow up with it so I'm not attached to a lot of the characters which on the one hand makes it easy for me to just pick the ones I want and skip the ones I don't, but nearly every time I get one I regret not getting a different figure from say Marvel Legends or Star Wars since that's what I'm more attached to, heck it got to the point that I sold off some of the army builders from this line so I could get more Star Wars figures. That being said there's maybe only 3 upcoming Marvel Legends I want this year and I've been down the Star Wars rabbit hole for the last month or so, and watching this video I think just might have convinced me to revisit this line seeing as they're such well made figures. As I said not being attached makes it easy for me to skip a lot of these, case and point with Gung-Ho neither design appeals to me, this retro one I like the outfit but not the colours, and the other I like the colours but not the sci-fi look to his uniform. Personally I like the more militaristic/normal clothed characters especially for the Joes, whereas Cobra their ridiculousness I'm somewhat okay with and pretty much all their army builders are great, but designs like Xamot and Tomax, Dr. Mindbender and Serpentor just do nothing for me. To each their own I guess.
@smashmaster12
2 жыл бұрын
Love the Gung Ho, maybe someday I’ll get him. For now I just took the first release and gave him the alternate vest, hat, and grenade launcher from the Action Force Sgt. Slaughter and that more than does the job for me.
@TheGeekViper
2 жыл бұрын
Did you know that Big Bad Toy Store has an exclusive Action Force accessory set that has those pieces in these vintage colors? And it's finally in stock now? Lol
@johnsoehnlen4781
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for reviewing these figures. I found the Baroness on clearance and I'm pleasantly surprised on the quality these retro figures. This is my first experience with the classified line and I can see the improvements over the vintage figures. I like the card backs since it reminds me of buying figures as a kid. I can easily see kids today enjoying these figures as much as I did the original vintage line.
@henrysantana92
2 жыл бұрын
That intro was hilarious 😂😂😂😂
@starrhunter633
2 жыл бұрын
The only one I picked up was Gung-Ho, I'm very happy with the others and it wasn't enough of a change to make me get them. I like the modern feel because I still have my classic Joes. However Gung-Ho just was needed in the old style just feels right. I'm taking my new one and he will stay with the Joe team. Coming up with a new name and backstory. He is going to be Gung-Ho's cousin just needs to work on the idea...
@djshakee
2 жыл бұрын
The hat on the retro Gung Ho makes it full out Village People.
@campbellruleV1kiwiGI
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful review mate. Great work.
@NightwingReborn
2 жыл бұрын
That silver logo is actually a symbol of jump wings awarded to airborne paratroopers who completed paratrooper training in the army at jump School in fort Benning.
@KensToys74
2 жыл бұрын
I ordered the set for the nostalgia factor. And was please after seeing how some were being delivered in mailers that mine showed up in a box. A box two inches to small so they folded over the cards to get them to fit. LMAO You got me WallyWorld, you got me.
@azee1v1
2 жыл бұрын
Really liked the classic feel. Brings the character back.
@RAT-BOY1112
2 жыл бұрын
I never realized how much gung-ho reminds me of Rob Halford.
@corneilusmcgillicuddy
2 жыл бұрын
🤣😂😅 So you're saying, G.H. 🎵 is...the...painkiller🎵.😂🤣😂
@AlanDavidDoane
Жыл бұрын
I had this Destro for months and just recently opened it. It's far and away my preferred Destro over the Series 1 version. And the Series 2 Gung Ho might as well not exist in the wake of how awesome this one is.
@caseywheeler8178
2 жыл бұрын
Very cool I’m glad I open all mine
@Taikuken
2 жыл бұрын
my card back was bent at the top. Warped plastic on the waistline of destro. Major gap exposed, definitely liking the quality of these figures.
@tfitzge
2 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna have nightmares of that old Lady Jaye figure. YIKES!!
@fidel0666
2 жыл бұрын
Call me petty and vain but i just found this retro Lady Jay and bought it purely for the face. I'm gonna use the hair from the first one to go capless. Now I'm just deciding which body to keep. Probably the first version. Great review
@Bleakertube
2 жыл бұрын
I didn’t buy the v1 classified gung-ho. He just didn’t look like the character to me and so I passed. When I got the retro in hand I was real happy.
@karamokolopez4464
2 жыл бұрын
Really hoping Mezco does a Gung Ho and has the licensing to use the Marine Corps EGA. Without it feels like it comes up short for me. There’s always customs
@redbanner079
2 жыл бұрын
Good morning afternoon or evening love the show was wondering where you got the x-force shirt thank you jesse chapa
@PlastiAdicto
2 жыл бұрын
Hey is there a super clip with all your Joe’s Intro coming in the future?
@PlastiAdicto
2 жыл бұрын
Pleeeeeease!!!!
@Perradocx
2 жыл бұрын
I wonder how the Gung Hos would look with the vests and arm accessories swapped.
@flemingmggmail
2 жыл бұрын
Pretty good, first thing I did when I got the retro figure.
@goodfellabadguy257
2 жыл бұрын
He looks good. My current is retro Gung Ho, with first release vest, elbow pad and backpack. I have the AF Sarge vest on the first release. I'm just not really liking the retro vest.
@marvinonstage
2 жыл бұрын
I thought I'd like the retro version but when I got it it looked to plasticity. Too toyish. So I swapped the legs and crotch with the v1 figure then swapped vests and definitely hat! I then took the side arm and holster as well as the boot knife painted it black and put it on v1. Now I have the best version. Was never a fan of the v1 Village People mustache.
@CT_3200
2 жыл бұрын
The knife with gung ho came with croc master
@petercooper9791
2 жыл бұрын
Noticed via some Gr!d!ron pics that they had rotated the lower legs backwards and boiled, popped, swapped the feet for those armored shin figs like Gung-Ho. Gave it a shot on this retro one (since the armor kills the leg flow to me) and it looks much better, and now his Achilles' Heel is protected and he doesn't look like Lt. Dan's science project.
@amf1504
2 жыл бұрын
Nice review, man! Something I would like to try is kit bash Donald Pierce head in Destro body. I know it's not exactly the same suit that Pierce uses during his Reavers phase, but I think it would be a nice temporary custom. I also think Major Blood or B.A.T. could be options for this Donald Pierce's custom. It's on my list to get a Destro for that. Maybe you could try this and show us the result?
@chargers24ag
2 жыл бұрын
Haha love the intro 😆
@slackerhacker
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Robo. A little bird told me to tell you that you need to leave some room in your suitcase headed to power con. Maybe enough room to fit a lunchbox. Wink wink. Hope to see you at power con. I’m all pumped up for this show!!!
@MaximumWarp2099
Жыл бұрын
When I ordered my retro Snake Eyes recently I checked the “gift” box. As a result, the figure came in a box that accommodated the size of the card back and had some actual packing material to keep it from moving around too much. Everything looked good when I got it. When I hear about how bad Walmart packaging has been for people I wonder if they have tried this option.
@shonhatley541
Жыл бұрын
Another great video. I'm just going through the catalog now, and clicking on what catches my eye. I seen a He-Man video, so that is probably next. 7th, G. I. Joe was my favorite action figure cause Star Wars didn't have movable knees and elbows.lol
@LandofMert76
Жыл бұрын
I'll be getting the Walmart Destro and Baroness. Won't be getting either Gung Ho, but I like the Walmart better. Thanks for the review
@KirksCORNER1983
Жыл бұрын
Just picked this up and Gung Ho and 2 Baroness and Lady Jaye.
@Arrowdodger
2 жыл бұрын
Kind of a shame about Lady Jaye not coming with hair on this one to wear without the hat, as I kinda like that look more, but I do like that if you have both that the hats are different.
@aJax250
2 жыл бұрын
The logo on the new Lady Jaye hat is essentially the US Army Airborne logo
@Fuzzy_Barbarian
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not a G.I. Joe guy, but these look fun. Gung-Ho just looks plain fun, and I'm really digging the head and new accessories on Lady Jaye. I wouldn't mind getting the Joes in this wave, even though I already have the original Classified Lady Jaye. They just look like fun figures to give back up to Cap or something.
@Just_Plain_Steve
2 жыл бұрын
Those Lady Jaye shoulders almost give me ToyBiz Legends vibes. Grody.
@cerethpainting6606
2 жыл бұрын
Gung Ho’s gumbo builds muscles!!
@jbstoytrunk
2 жыл бұрын
Yellow stripe … HE (high explosive) 💣💥🔥🤙🏼 Awesome review as always brother
@andyspillum3588
2 жыл бұрын
I've pretty much passed on the Hasbro Joes, I got the bling Destro, one of the Cobra Commanders, and the swamp disguise guy (can't remember his name), but haven't (yet) got any of the "good guys" I've been waiting for Rock 'n Roll (my ultimate nostalgia dream-fig) (Okay the D&D WarDuke's #1but you get it) But the carded Gung Ho looks like my memory but better. Yay (if I can find one)
@bigtroy750
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome X-Force shirt!!
@prophet924
2 жыл бұрын
Redo Scarlet with double elbows! Please… have fun swapping around for great merges.
@jeremyobriant7266
2 жыл бұрын
I prefer more realistic/modern G.I. Joe figures. Obviously, many of the characters are far from realistic (Destro), and the amount of shirtless G.I. Joe characters is... interesting. That being said, I actually do like the new Gung-Ho a lot, especially that new head and moustache.
@happiaxxident
2 жыл бұрын
🥷🏻 Great Overview! Is it just me, or is DESTRO’s collar a re-sculpt? Could be an optical illusion (paint) but looks lower and sleeker to me.
@whistlerwade
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Robo, fighting for freedom wherever there's trouble.
@classicretros23
2 жыл бұрын
I like this line more then the original classified series because of the 80s feel
@BrooklynFirstTeam
2 жыл бұрын
Where did you get that X-Force shirt, Robo?
@nilocomic
2 жыл бұрын
I’m wondering the same thing!
@likoymaravillas8896
2 жыл бұрын
Gung ho and destro are the ones I would get lady jay neh it's just a camera and the cap..anyways saw your Instagram I thought you have sgt stalker so I was looking for your review of him hehe when will you review him? I'm waiting for you to review sgt stalker.. Love and peace from the Philippines!!!
@fernandodelgado4329
2 жыл бұрын
I don't collect G.I.JOE figures, But I do think the team is badass and I think the Joes as Marvel's X-MEN while the Cobras are the Brotherhood because the Joes find a way to to stop and to defeat the main villain, the Cobra Commander, Awesome video Robo.
@domtaylor1887
Жыл бұрын
The only figure I don't want from this wave is Lady Jaye, because I'm perfectly happy with the regular version. The new Gung Ho looks to be a massive improvement (in my opinion). As for Destro and Baroness, I missed out on them the first time around (especially since Baroness was a Cobra Island aka Target exclusive figure) so any excuse to get them into the collection is welcome.
@therealunclassified
2 жыл бұрын
My cards were all trashed lol. But I open. Them cards are to thin to keep moc
@TheQuikMix
2 жыл бұрын
really on the fence between the retro collection and Super7's Ultimates mainly because MY notion of GI Joe is the animated series from the 80s.
@rolandorodriguez8975
2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 "that holster is tight as shit"
@alejandromolinac
2 жыл бұрын
LOVE THE GI JOE LINE….. hate the hinges on the hip articulation…..
@allvideos123
2 жыл бұрын
I believe the knife has been used before by Beach Head and by Outback more recently.
@K9-King
2 жыл бұрын
I never got the previous Destro, no Lady Jaye and not even Gung-Ho despite him being a pegwarmer these days, but somehow i haven't seen the last two in mexico unfortunately. But i admit i am loving these retro inspired decos, obviously Gung-Ho will be the most wanted compared to the other too, but I'm gonna go for Lady Jaye the most in my case since i do like the lime green on her outfit and the black hat looks nicer than the blue one not gonna lie there. Yeah i might not like how their cards and blisters get mangled, but for me i like to have my figures out and throw away the boxes and card, never will care about them at all; however if mexico, mostly the walmart i go to gets them it's gonna be difficult since the store's customer service is horrendous.
@brianng8350
2 жыл бұрын
I have mixed feelings. There are definitely some improvements in these figures especially Gung Ho. But I do love the card files. I wonder if they will redo the rest of the line? Scarlet? Duke? Firefly? I want the BAT with the lenticular chest… hahaha…
@TheGeekViper
2 жыл бұрын
They've said in some Comic Con recaps that Snake Eyes and Crimson Guard are the final wave 😪
@legoben98productions
Жыл бұрын
@@TheGeekViper that’s a bummer. A retro duke would be great since the original classified one and the redeco are 2-3 times the price now.
@StormShadow75
2 жыл бұрын
The knife is from croc master
@scottskene8387
2 жыл бұрын
With the new Lady Jaye going full vintage, it makes me wish the first release had gone with the dark green pants and olive top to be closer to the animation, instead of being squarely between the two looks
@Crim222
2 жыл бұрын
Anyone else get a Rob Halford vibe from Hung Ho with that hat on? He just needs sine sunglasses to complete the look!
@lsg1Entertainment
5 ай бұрын
Dukes retro card is thick cardboard but destro's blows in the wind.
@meplus31317
2 жыл бұрын
I got 2 of each and so far have received 8 figures and haven't gotten lucky with any of the cards lol....partially because they send them in bubble mailers lol
@bige6922
2 жыл бұрын
i enjoyed your review. i'm going to comment, like and re-subscribe. :-) YO JOE!
@jerellewynn2855
8 ай бұрын
After watching your video l had to get gung ho. The classified gung ho doesn't have the correct colors. The Walmart gung ho is perfect to the filmation. I also like the weapons too. I ve been collecting these retro and classified g I joe figures now l didn't as a kid in early 80's. The nastalgia is something. Good video sir and thanks for posting. Next is that destro and snake eyes.
@TheWickedOne5150
2 жыл бұрын
Trade you a Destro or Gung-Ho for your good card back baroness. Yea you do need multiples. I have 4 Gung-ho then 2 Destro and baroness. Only one Gung-ho has a good card back. 1 Destro possibly passable. The rest the card backs are literally folded in half. Sucks being an in box collector with these.
@orl1102
2 жыл бұрын
Anyone know if the Gung Ho hands pop off? I'm used to Marvel Legends and popping off the hands to get the weapons in there more easily, especially if they have a trigger finger. I have this figure and I started to try to pull off the right hand, and it gave me a surprising amount of resistance. I stopped because it felt it might break
@zaboknowsbest13
2 жыл бұрын
Repaints of shelf warmers already??
@Two-Man-Production
2 жыл бұрын
So these are the classified figures, in retro styling? Meaning we could either get Classified or Retro??
@citiz19n
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah they don't even have numbers as opposed to the regular classified.
@brent6385
Жыл бұрын
So are they not going to mske this series anymore
@freakshowfilmfestival3591
Жыл бұрын
One is like Stone Cold one is like Chuck Liddell.
@Yokoboy045
Жыл бұрын
WOW, 40 years?!.....yup, it was 40 years ago.
@TagartTalking
2 жыл бұрын
God I missed Robo this last week
@Abbotttdesign
7 ай бұрын
Initial contemporary Lady Jaye FTW! Retro LJ seems like a total rip-off. I have the Cobra Island one (if that's what it is). Looks great!
@alessandrosignore7500
2 жыл бұрын
I much prefer the old gung ho , it's a much better looking figure for me.
@aarons8532
Жыл бұрын
Give me a cobra , duke , firefly in vintage pretty please hasbro!!
@RR_1138
2 жыл бұрын
I didn’t preorder, just ordered and received it 16hrs. Only got GH, “it came MINT”, only ordered 1 and opened it . Maybe I’ll get LJ, if it’s not too difficult or not. Don’t really care , Walmart sucks balls
@marianorivera9232
2 жыл бұрын
Hi dude how are you
@bmlegend4158
2 жыл бұрын
I didn't pick up the original release classified Gung -Ho because the tattoo was so lame, it was completely underwhelming , and looked stupid .. glad they fixed it for the retro figure, even if its still not his original tattoo.. also the tattoo could have been slightly larger on the rerto for my money .. but I am an 80's kid, I was there when G.I. Joe A Real American hero landed in 1982, and collected till the line died in 1994 , and Gung-Ho was in every kids collection .. I picked two of these retros Gung-Ho up and 1 Destro.. Yo Joe !!! .. ..
@JoseGonzalez-yq4gw
2 жыл бұрын
No head swaps 😩
@neofernandes8406
7 ай бұрын
Miss you hobo
@andrewrash1931
2 жыл бұрын
Gung-ho is the only one I’d get there enough of a difference for me. Destro and Jaye I don’t see it
@leeoaks8098
2 жыл бұрын
Retro should be core characters that they didn't do as close to the original O-Ring 80s as they could. Super 7 is doing cartoon versions. I was hoping for a retro Scarlett with a new sculpt. The cards are flimsy and the whole point of displaying them on card is ruined. Wal-Mart's bag shipping insures that. Plus they doctored the retro card art to look like the classified changes. And Destro's eyebrows weren't part of the original vintage figure. Gung Ho was done right. Vintage toy look with modified new sculpt with original card art undoctored. People are paid to make these decisions. I'm taking all my bent cards back and not ordering the hiss tank because the cobra commander retro was the only reason for getting it. I usually think the online complaints are exaggerated but I was really looking forward to these retro figures and now am disappointed.
@MrKrushgutz
2 жыл бұрын
I’m not going to buy the same figures again. I’ll wait for Super7 who most of the time get it right the first time
@cheesyknac
2 жыл бұрын
UGH!! I HATE that Hasbro has the damn scope molded on backwards on Destro's weapon!!! I was hoping after fan feedback with the first releases of Destro they would have corrected it and flipped the scope around so that it was proper, but Hasbro was lazy and just left it WRONG!! 🤬 And OMG they even have the scope on Lady Jaye's camera reversed!! 🤬🤬 First off why a camera would need a scope on it makes no sense, but my God they could at least align them properly! 🤦♂️
@tnvasion7824
2 жыл бұрын
🤟🏾
@boombox6173
2 жыл бұрын
Hasbro should've released the Retro line first as R.A.H and then the modern version as Classified.
@DSPIC444
2 жыл бұрын
6:04 paratrooper insignia.
@mantran8495
2 жыл бұрын
Don’t order from Walmart if you’re mint on card collectors.
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