Complete History of GI Joe - 1980s | Vintage Toy Documentary | Supercut | 3.75' Action Figures | CC8

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This is the full history of GI Joe: A Real American Hero from 1982 to 1989 - the toys with some discussion about the cartoons and comics. This is my entry into 2024's Cobra Convergence 8.

Chapter selection:

1982 - 5:04
1983 - 17:11
1984 - 32:37
1985 - 57:01
1986 - 1:18:21
1987 - 1:37:10
1988 - 1:58:57
1989 - 2:18:09

This extended video serves as a fan-made documentary, inspired by The Toys That Made Us and other special series. We go over some fan favourites like the USS Flagg, Cobra Terror Drome, Defiant Space Shuttle and more. The basis is the 3.75" o-ring toy - action figures, vehicles or playsets... you name it.

See your favourites like Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow, Sgt. Slaughter as well as Cobra Commander and more. Destro, Zartan and his Dreadnoks, etc. all appear here.

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[ToyKennections]

Which 1980s GI Joe item was YOUR favorite??

[magafett]

I love how Dr. Mindbender was an orthodontist. Kids hated going to the dentist and getting braces 😂

[funnyfukker]

Greatest action figure toy line of all time!

[anthonyleathermantonetone]

1982!
I was 10 years old, and had all these G.I. JOE Action Figures.
What a great time to be a kid, I miss those days..

[magafett]

The Cobra BAT and Water Moccasin with Copperhead were by far my favorite toys in all of GI Joe.

[jonb-hz]

I still remember getting my first gi Joe's in the early 80s. I had Rambo, gi Joe's, transformers, he man etc. My parents got me a knight rider peddle car and I wore the wheels off. 80s toys were the best by far.

[KEEPINGitREAL]

Great documentary!

I'm so happy that GI-Joe is back! Especially with the Classified line. I remember getting the first figures in 82' and 83'.
By 87' I had out grown action figures.
I can't believe you were able to squeeze so much inventory into 2.5 hours. Awesome!

[ScottMasson]

I love GI Joe because I loved playing with dolls.

[Steven-ipxo]

Hi Ken, Great video about Complete History of GI Joe-1980s Vintage Toy Documentary|Supercut|3.75" keep them coming, Also your previous video was magnificent, Also it's not a doll!!! 🙂 He's the premium action figure. No matter the era, G.I. Joe is there🤍 Also This was a great stream! Also Really wish you would continue with 1990-1994. There's still some good stuff during those years. At the very least you would have the most comprehensive GI Joe toy video of all of YouTube. Also Ken i for one agree with you The 1990's will be covered at some point. Also Awesome. I'm still looking forward to it! Also I'm really enjoying the full toyline recaps. Also A masterpiece putting together all your episodes Watching it in parts. Excellent work Ken. Yo Joe, As for your previous video I'll watch it later on tonight, Also Great documentary! I'm so happy that G.I. Joe is back! Especially with the Classified line. I remember getting the first figures in 1982 and 1983 in Chicago, Illinois. Also Great job. That was B.A. Also Love this Ken! Also The Sgt. Slaughter section was primo but also superb, Also Epic Supercut of G.I. Joe in the 80s👏👏 Also This brought back memories of this toyline from back in the day indeed🙂👍👍 Also This is great, Also HCC788!!! Awesome video, Also R.I.P. HCC 788, Also I grew up watching this cartoon as a kid way back in Chicago, Illinois from 1983-1988, Also Thanks for such a great cilp so many great images/ pics, love the background music as well, Also Great video Ken. I've watched all the individuals, but i listened to this Super sized one, Love these toy history videos! Also The Full History of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero from 1982 to 1989- the toys with some discussion about the comics and cartoons was Spectacular, Also thank you for sharing Ken keep up the good work stay safe out there in Canada have a Happy 4th of July have a Happy Independence Day, have a good day and YO JOE! FULL FORCE.🙂🟢🦸💚🏋️💪🎆🎇❤️👏 5:28 pm.

[largoslair]

It's not a doll!!! 😂 He's the premium action figure. No matter the era, G.I.Joe is there. ❤

[MiKeMiDNiTe-]

Thanks for such a great clip so many greast images/pics, love the background music as well

[holonet]

This was a great stream! Except for that stand-alone Zap, from 83, I didn't collect Joes heavily till 85 to 90. Eel was my first Cobra. The Hydro Sled was my first vehicle. Lots of great memories!

[DownSouthSeven]

Great video Ken. I've watched all the individuals, but I listened to this super supersized one while driving around for work. Love these toy history videos!

[ChasingsToys]

A masterpiece putting together all your episodes. Watching it in parts. Excellent work Ken. Yo Joe

[JoePal-cn]

Love this video and now I can comment from my cell on another account. Your inspiration for delta 17 brought back that feeling of when I was younger rushing to the store to buy Delta17 figures instead of GIJoes. lol super excited to see what comes next and please do a kickstarter to get stuff rolling faster.

[wilhelmtoyandhobby]

Epic Supercut of G.I Joe in the 80s 👏👏👏

[andrewgrant]

This was epically awesome- thanks for putting it together! I really loved the Slaughter Daughter special touch! And I've seen a Star Wars custom Jawa Sandcrawler & it looks awesome! My cousin had tons of GI Joe, including the Defiant set which was our go to play set. I haven't talked to him in years, but he still had his toys somewhere.

[secard]

10:00 ZAAAAP! THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGEND!

[gijoeactionfigures]

1978 or 1979 we had O ring Buck Rogers figures with swivel arm battle grip, :)

[kilroywashere]

This brought back memories of this toy line from back in the day indeed🙂👍🏻👍🏻.