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GI Joburg

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero through the eyes of South African fanboys.
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Episodes

GI Joburg Episode 12

Most fans agree that the jet aircraft produced in the GI Joe line were the most well-made and enduring toys ever. Listen as three of the premier pieces engage in battle to determine which is truly the best jet. Paul adopts a rather unique debate style, opting to preempt points against his choice, Rob has an axe to grind when it comes to playing with his jets, and Steve takes everything way too seriously.

Jul 28, 20121 hr 17 min

GI Joburg Episode 11

'Fighting for freedom wherever there's trouble over land and sea and air!' - in this episode Rob, Paul and Steve discuss their favourite GI Joe land, sea and air vehicles. Jets, jeeps, tanks, choppers, boats - Joe had it all in spades. Do you agree with their picks? Are the criminally omitting your favourite? Feel free to comment! They also address the plethora of Joe Convention images and Paul offloads about the his in-hand Retaliation wave 1 figures. Rob threatens to walk out of Retaliation, S...

Jul 10, 20121 hr 27 min

GI Joburg Episode 10

The GI Joburg fellas share their views on GI Joe: Retaliation's new release date. If you have been living under a rock, be warned that a spoiler may ensue. Paul, Rob and Steve also discuss their most burning amendments to the current and vintage toyline - items that would be that much more awesome had only a few minor tweaks been made in development. Rob decides to vent some frustration with 3D film; Paul receives some unexpected goodies from the Canadian Joecon; and Steve makes his case for the...

Jun 11, 20121 hr 31 min

GI Joburg Episode 9

If you were asked to design the ultimate brand of GI Joe video games, what would it be like? This is what the GI Joburg lads ponder in their ninth episode. They also touch on the dollar store exclusive Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow, the merits of the HiSS II and V and Steve is reminded of the true value of the Cobra Battle Barge.

May 14, 20121 hr 27 min

GI Joburg Episode 8

Join Paul, Rob, and Steve as they discuss their top five Cobra vehicles of all time. Much nostalgia ensues...

Apr 21, 20121 hr 30 min

GI Joburg Episode 7

We continue our re-imagining of G.I. Joe's Original Thirteen with Paul's choices. Also in this episode: a heated debate on who is more 'military', Scarlett or Lady Jaye...

Apr 14, 201257 min

GI Joburg Episode 6

If we could turn back the clock and start GI Joe: A Real American Hero over again, which characters would make it onto our Original 13? In this episode, Steve unveils his ultimate initial lineup of GI Joe toys.

Apr 02, 201246 min

GI Joburg Episode 5

What other toy lines did you use in conjunction with your Joes? Are you a purist, or did Skeletor and Snake-Eyes routinely do battle? And did everything G.I. Joe originator Larry Hama touch turn to gold? Paul, Rob and Steve share their views on the man and his contribution to our hobby. Yo Joe!

Mar 24, 20121 hr 6 min

GIJoburg Episode 1

Reports of it's demise are greatly EXAGGERATED! GIJoburg Episode 1 has been recovered from Paul's hard drive. Join Paul and Steve on their maiden voyage of the GIJoburg Podcast. The topics? Top 5 unproduced modern update figures and top 5 skippable A Real American Hero toys.

Mar 19, 201240 min

GI Joburg Episode 4

Paul, Rob and Steve share opinions on the forthcoming G.I. Joe: Retaliation line of action figures and vehicles, along with the usual toy nostalgia shlock.

Mar 13, 201251 min

GI Joburg Episode 3

Paul and Steve discuss the epic undertaking of adding three of G.I. Joe's 'holy grail' items to their collection.

Mar 11, 201246 min

GIJoburg Episode 2

Since Episode 1 was fried in an electrical storm, this is Paul and Steve's debut Podcast, where the topic is always GI Joe A Real American Hero. Two lads from South Africa talking about toys. In this discussion, Paul and Steve discuss their top five ARAH accessories.

Mar 02, 201245 min
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