GI Joe picture of the day: What if Ramon Escobedo survived? Thanks again to @codyanskaya.bsky.social for this amazing custom! Also featuring Major Bludd (1983) and Viper Pilots (Black Major 2009 or so).

no one knows who they were… or… what they were doing

A look back at the 1984 Rattler: forgotten--figures.blogspot.com/2013/04/1984... It remains Cobra's iconic airship. #GIJoe

GI Joe picture of the day: Drone warfare, 1991 style.

A look back at the Hombre Rana from Argentina: forgotten--figures.blogspot.com/2014/04/homb... This Plastirama Eel is almost identical to the Hasbro version. #GIJoe

I think I did a really good job with this one, honestly. Read it if you’re interested in the subject matter thedragonfortress.com/2026/04/06/1...

Today, we look at G.I. Joe #49: forgotten--figures.blogspot.com/2026/04/gi-j... Serpentor's debut remains a childhood favorite. #GIJoe

Chuckles through the ages

Today's GI Joe pic for #TechnoViperTuesday: "When a Cobra unit is losing a battle they will dispense B.A.T.S. into the midst of the firefight in order to evacuate the area easily." -- and if a B.A.T. malfunctions at the start line, who do you think has to step out into the firefight to fix it?

Join me for a new review! Today, I'm taking an in-depth look at 1993's Ninja Force Zartan from GI Joe. I'm definitely not trying to capitalize on the new Classified release. No sir, not me. thedragonfortress.com/2026/04/06/1...

If I were a custom action figure manufacturer, I would probably not spam my social media with AI slop images of my products. Because if people like the AI pics, maybe they’ll just generate their own without buying my figures. And the inevitable mistakes could make my product look bad. But that’s me.

GI Joe picture of the day: Coming in for a landing. Featuring Grunt and the Falcon Glider (1983).

Cutter… but more importantly, the G.I. Joe Hovercraft. My childhood one is hanging on to life by a very thin thread.

A look back at the 1990 Vapor: forgotten--figures.blogspot.com/2016/04/1990... This is a weird release who's never really taken off among collectors. #GIJoe

Low Light shows Mr. Man how things are done in the US

GI Joe picture of the day for #CobraSunday: A strange encounter. Featuring Red Dog, Outback, and Crystal Ball (all 1987).

Larry Hama wrote stories about how the Russians were people just like us in the 80s, following orders from their overlords. Sometimes the US government ended up being Joe’s enemy more than Cobra. This was a man who fucking gets it and still does by all accounts

One’s bright, one fights at night… it’s Ice Cream Soldier and Charbroil!

Barbecue and Ozone investigate a Cobra chemical spill in a canyon

Ryu and Ken get some training outside @thedragonfortress.bsky.social

GI Joe picture of the day for #StarBrigadeSaturday: Power Fighters (1994), Gears (1994), Techno-Vipers (1994 + Black Major 2025), and Payload (Black Major 2024).

The 1983 Dragonfly content from around the web: forgotten--figures.blogspot.com/2026/04/1983... It doesn't get much better than the Dragonfly. #GIJoe

I should do another picture with them!

GI Joe picture of the day: Headhunter Stormtroopers (Convention 2008).

Concept art of an unproduced Manowar. This thing is a mess. But, in the best possible way. Would have been an incredibly fun toy. #GIJoe

the sisters of slaaaaay. Chun-Li v1 1993 6/10

A look back at the 1994 Ice Cream Soldier: forgotten--figures.blogspot.com/2014/04/1994... The odd name is a Sgt. Rock homage. The figure is about as far from Rock's aesthetic as you can get. But, he's one of the great '94 figures that people overlook. #GIJoe

GI Joe picture of the day: Budo vs. Hydro-Vipers (all 1988).

Perfect design, stupid name. A.V.A.C. v1 1986 9/10

The Attica Gazette looks at the 1989 HEAT Viper: atticagazette.wordpress.com/2026/04/01/1... Check some of his alternate accessory choices! #GIJoe

Day 91 of a year of toy pics - in honor of Psyche-Out getting name revealed for the Classified line, here's the original Psyche-Out figure! Can't wait to see the modern update! #ToyPhotograpy #toys #GIJoe #ARAH #YoJoe

GI Joe picture of the day: Undertow (Collectors' Club 2009, plus a Black Major Uzi).

This is an instant unfollow. ;) The Cyber Viper is awesome. There is no other valid opinion on this figure. He's just great.

A look back at the 1993 Mail Away Deep Six: forgotten--figures.blogspot.com/2000/04/1993... This guy was hated for years. Even a decade ago, you could get bagged versions for $10. That's no longer the case. #GIJoe

Look, the Cyber-Vipers do not have a coherent or well thought out design, but at least they’re also an eyesore. Cyber-Viper v1 1993 2/10

Today's GI Joe picture for #TechnoViperTuesday: Preparing for the new Hydro-Vipers' first combat deployment.

Today, we look at the 2024 Ghostbusters Plasma Pack: forgotten--figures.blogspot.com/2026/03/2024... It was 2 years ago today that this set was announced. Did it live up to the expectations? #GIJoe

two versions of Zap prove that every G.I. Joe is better when they’re equipped to give mustache rides.

GI Joe picture of the day: Wild Bill (1993).

A look back at the 1993 Keel Haul: forgotten--figures.blogspot.com/2022/03/1993... I thought I wrote this guy up a couple of months ago. Turns out, it's been 4 years. #GIJoe

Five years ago I took a pic of a showdown between Scarlett and a Black Major Viper Pilot. I just came across a blooper from that photo shoot, where Scarlett fell over before I could take the picture. She didn't survive that one!

A look back at the 1993 Flak Viper: forgotten--figures.blogspot.com/2018/03/1993... This guy remains one of my favorite overall figures. #GIJoe

you know this guy is dropping the “c” word constantly but to him it just means “friend” Skymate v1 1991 9/10

Today, we look at some 2004 Double Clutch content from around the web: forgotten--figures.blogspot.com/2026/03/2004... I thought this figure would be more popular than he seems to be. #GIJoe

CODENAME: EVAC Filename: Weber, Vincent Primary Specialty: Flight paramedic Here’s a build I made several years ago that I finally decided to finish on Friday.

if a cylon fucked a hypercolor tee shirt. Night Creeper v2 1993 2/10

GI Joe picture of the day: Footloose (1989). I got his guy for Christmas one year, probably '89, along with the SLAM, so they are forever associated in my mind. (And not completely happily: his thumb broke and I lost the SLAM's missiles.)

A Mzimu Trooper gets the drop on Recondo #GIJoe #OperationRecall

GI Joe picture of the day: Serpentor (ReAction+ 2025), BAT (ReAction+ 2024), and the Air Chariot (1986).

The 1987 Maggot at the Attica Gazette: atticagazette.wordpress.com/2026/03/23/1... A great vehicle that's not as appreciated as it once was. #GIJoe