HasLab Classified Dragonfly? Gotta be, right?! Plus Arashikage madness from the Renegades cartoon! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCcd54dH1BQ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z7MadcRL7k Oh, and Steve got a Terrordrome. Whoop. Whoop. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0W3wPhykE4Z6NDF5WgdGew/join Got something to say to GI Joburg? We can be reached at arealsouthafricanhero@gmail.com We have an official Patreon page! Go to https://www.patreon.com/GIJOBU...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 302
Issue #4 of the comic book. Discussed at length. 'nuff said! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0W3wPhykE4Z6NDF5WgdGew/join Got something to say to GI Joburg? We can be reached at arealsouthafricanhero@gmail.com We have an official Patreon page! Go to https://www.patreon.com/GIJOBURG?fan_landing=true Want some of the most unique GI Joe apparel out there? Check out our official GI JOBURG merch at: https://teespring.com/stores/gi-joburg-the-merch #marvelcom...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 301
What a pickle! After the triumphant declaration that "O-Ring GI Joe is back!" in October 2021, we've gone almost 12 months without a new O-Ring release announcement. IS THE INITIATIVE DEAD? Plus we are discussing issues 291-295 of the ARAH comic series, along with: Jungle Trap from the ARAH cartoon series https://youtu.be/O-sWDE0jiGg and The Package from GI Joe: Renegades https://youtu.be/O-sWDE0jiGg Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0W3wPhykE4Z6NDF5WgdG...
May 22, 2023•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 300
This is an INCREDIBLY difficult task. Whew. Don't believe us? Okay, you try it. Take every series of the classic ARAH run of figures. Pick one from each. ONLY ONE. Who's it gonna be? And out of the final 13, who reigns supreme as the King of the Hill?! We're going to attempt it in 289. Return of the Gamesmaster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZNFTpf2L0o Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0W3wPhykE4Z6NDF5WgdGew/join Got something to say to GI Joburg? We ...
May 08, 2023•2 hr•Ep. 299
GI Joburg sits down to chat to the latest name in GI Joe Playmotion filmmaking: MIKE THE HUNTER! Plus we launch an attack on episode 4 of Renegades "Dreadnoks Rising" and "Cobra Stops The World" from the classic Sunbow series. Mike The Hunter 203 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mikethehunter203 GI Joe Classified - The Movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rERXPHZWSJQ Kamakura - A GI Joe Classified Short Film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvsXtMra_AU Dreadnoks Rising: https://www.youtube.c...
Apr 24, 2023•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 298
Rob, Paul and Steve throw some focus on the excellent latest O-ring figure initiative on Kickstarter, Legends Of The Hidden Force! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1754423583/legends-of-the-hidden-force/posts/3774010 We also discuss the 5 part IDW comic mini-series "All In", collecting issues 296-300, and review two episodes of the GI Joe cartoon from two eras! "Satellite Down" (A Real American Hero, 1985) https://youtu.be/7zTXTYMLsE8 and "Rage" (Renegades, 2010) https://youtu.be/0yIKlnX2xXo...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 297
Rob, Paul and Steve chat about "The Descent Part 2" from Renegades, "Red Rocket's Glare" from Sunbow, issue 3 "The Trojan Gambit" from Marvel and LASERS! LASERS!!! You can watch the toons for free on YouTube! Descent Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMYzb7Kcfh8 Red Rocket's Glare https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj-bcS4WC2s Got something to say to GI Joburg? We can be reached at arealsouthafricanhero@gmail.com We have an official Patreon page! Go to https://www.patreon.com/GIJOBURG?fan_land...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 296
The boys reminisce about their favourite 1990's Playmates toy memories and why they either did... or DID NOT collect them. Plus Glenn Peek and his sons released a playmotion on our channel this weekend and we get into it! Coils of Cobra Part IV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=API1ACIXnMQ&t=25s Got something to say to GI Joburg? We can be reached at arealsouthafricanhero@gmail.com We have an official Patreon page! Go to https://www.patreon.com/GIJOBURG?fan_landing=true Want some of the most ...
Mar 19, 2023•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 295
We team up with fellow playmotion creator Troy Smith to talk about our most recent collaboration: Red Glare. Plus the lads offer their opinions on issues #2 and #299 of the ARAH comic book run. Red Glare can be seen here: https://youtu.be/rvU9TgFW01Y Steve's definitive HasLab Skystriker chat on Chaplain's Assistants Motor Pod can be heard here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/fail-safe-and-ramp-rats-and-sky-strikers-oh-my-haslab-g/id1579524031?i=1000601537192 See Mike The Hunter's GI Joe C...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 294
Rob, Paul and Steve join forces with Brian Nichols of the Transfixed YouTube Channel to talk about the 2023 Striker, toy maintenance, and old (and slightly less old) GI Joe cartoons. For toy care and repair tips of all sorts be it Joe to Transformers to Starcom, be sure to make a (Bumble) beeline to Brian's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Transfixed For a massive 16-part miniseries detailing the best and worst aspects of the HasLab Skystriker, head over to Black Sky Reviews: https://www.youtub...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 293
Rob, Paul, Steve (and friends!) are back! We're kicking off a new year and kicking off a new segment where we review the A Real American Hero comic book run from the start AND THE END and meet somewhere in the middle! Confusing? We'll kick things off with issue #1... and issue #300!!! Issue 300 review: 00:15 - 00:42 Issue 1 review: 00:42 - 01:28 Steve on Chaplain’s Assistants Motor Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/chaplains-assistants-motor-pod-a-g-i-joe-podcast/id1579524031?i=10005900...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 292
Best toys! Best films! Best videogames! Best adult film stars! Rob, Paul and Steve give a rundown of the highs and lows of 2022. Got something to say to GI Joburg? We can be reached at arealsouthafricanhero@gmail.com We have an official Patreon page! Go to https://www.patreon.com/GIJOBURG?fan_landing=true Want some of the most unique GI Joe apparel out there? Check out our official GI JOBURG merch at: https://teespring.com/stores/gi-joburg-the-merch...
Dec 24, 2022•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 291
The title says it all. When Steve is away, Rob and Paul PLAY... They get into their picks for the weirdest things in GI Joe. Got something to say to GI Joburg? We can be reached at arealsouthafricanhero@gmail.com We have an official Patreon page! Go to https://www.patreon.com/GIJOBURG?fan_landing=true Want some of the most unique GI Joe apparel out there? Check out our official GI JOBURG merch at: https://teespring.com/stores/gi-joburg-the-merch...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 290
GI Joburg joins forces with a military pilot to talk about the weird, wonderful, and often bat-shit crazy world of Joe and Cobra aircraft! Plus Paul has something pretty amazing to tell us in the wake of the rAge Expo 2022... Got something to say to GI Joburg? We can be reached at arealsouthafricanhero@gmail.com We have an official Patreon page! Go to https://www.patreon.com/GIJOBURG?fan_landing=true Want some of the most unique GI Joe apparel out there? Check out our official GI JOBURG merch at...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 289
Cujo joins the mix to talk about the latest Joevember art submissions. Plus what are your favourite included vehicle driver figures and why! For the latest episode of The Slaughterhouse Wrestling Championship, head to Sgt Slaughter's Slaughterhouse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3Xm9O91jiM Got something to say to GI Joburg? We can be reached at arealsouthafricanhero@gmail.com We have an official Patreon page! Go to https://www.patreon.com/GIJOBURG?fan_landing=true Want some of the most unique...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 288
The boys are joined by Aussie BurgForce member Darren, codename "Railroad" to discuss one of his favourite Battle Action Force stories. You can read this story (for free!) at Blood For The Baron: http://www.bloodforthebaron.com/comics/baf/034/index.html# Got something to say to GI Joburg? We can be reached at arealsouthafricanhero@gmail.com We have an official Patreon page! Go to https://www.patreon.com/GIJOBURG?fan_landing=true Want some of the most unique GI Joe apparel out there? Check out ou...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 287
Paul, Steve and Rob go live from the same location for the first time in four years. Lots of toys and good vibes! For the GI Joburg RC Mauler vid, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qzVNviNKUY&t=194s Or better yet, check out the Joe Mauler Works YouTube channel here! https://www.youtube.com/@joemaulerworks6378 Got something to say to GI Joburg? We can be reached at arealsouthafricanhero@gmail.com We have an official Patreon page! Go to https://www.patreon.com/GIJOBURG?fan_landing=tr...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 286
Paul Rob and Steve talk about GI Joe's perennial crossover cohort, The Transformers and how perhaps they're really much of the same thing. Then they indulge in a chat about crossover concepts they want to see. Steve chatted to Tim Wilde about reuniting with his collection after 3 years: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycIzaM7IXHM&t=2764s Got something to say to GI Joburg? We can be reached at arealsouthafricanhero@gmail.com We have an official Patreon page! Go to https://www.patreon.com/GIJO...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 285
After a terrific chat with him over on his channel, GI Joburg is delighted to have Stu from Universal Toy Collector round for a talk about his collection life. Check Stu out on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_XyORZUaosagZBYNvU2UmQ Got something to say to GI Joburg? We can be reached at arealsouthafricanhero@gmail.com We have an official Patreon page! Go to https://www.patreon.com/GIJOBURG?fan_landing=true Want some of the most unique GI Joe apparel out there? Check out our official G...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 284
Can toys be scary?! GI Joburg get into a discussion of their favourite spooky playtimes and the toys that they didn't want meet alone in a dark room... Got something to say to GI Joburg? We can be reached at arealsouthafricanhero@gmail.com We have an official Patreon page! Go to https://www.patreon.com/GIJOBURG?fan_landing=true Want some of the most unique GI Joe apparel out there? Check out our official GI JOBURG merch at: https://teespring.com/stores/gi-joburg-the-merch...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 283
GI Joburg chats with creators of the latest Special Forces Playmotion to premier on the channel- Mark Van Leeuwen and Snowcat Ron! Coiling The Commander playmotion film https://youtu.be/eyH0G6pRYHE Got something to say to GI Joburg? We can be reached at arealsouthafricanhero@gmail.com We have an official Patreon page! Go to https://www.patreon.com/GIJOBURG?fan_landing=true Want some of the most unique GI Joe apparel out there? Check out our official GI JOBURG merch at: https://teespring.com/stor...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 282
With the possibility Paul, Rob, and Steve all being in the same place for the first time in four years, an opportunity presents itself for the Joburg lads to all collaborate on a playmotion together, in person, FOR THE FIRST TIME! Who will the lead characters be? What vehicles and equipment will be featured? What are the action beats and plot going to be? And will the Flagg set sail once again?! Be privy to the first plenary session in episode 271 and get unprecedented insight into the madness t...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 281
Paul and Rob battle for supremacy as they command a fleet of vehicles they've never even heard about in a fantasy battle debate! Got something to say to GI Joburg? We can be reached at arealsouthafricanhero@gmail.com We have an official Patreon page! Go to https://www.patreon.com/GIJOBURG?fan_landing=true Want some of the most unique GI Joe apparel out there? Check out our official GI JOBURG merch at: https://teespring.com/stores/gi-joburg-the-merch...
Oct 09, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 280
It's the 40th Anniversary of the GI Joe comic series; but it's also the year that will ring in its 300th issue. We revisit that landmark #1, but also offer some insight into what we want to see for # 300 and beyond... Got something to say to GI Joburg? We can be reached at arealsouthafricanhero@gmail.com We have an official Patreon page! Go to https://www.patreon.com/GIJOBURG?fan_landing=true Want some of the most unique GI Joe apparel out there? Check out our official GI JOBURG merch at: https:...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 279
Rob has unfinished business! Thanks to the bloody power outages plaguing South Africa, Rob has been unable to participate in some key GI Joburg debate and discussion! But no longer! We're going to get into his favourite year of GI Joe and why it is a contender to beat all others. Plus we chat weird collecting urges and what Rob's Joes get up to on their downtime. If you'd like some contrasting opinions to Rob's, look no further than this awesome debate Paul and Steve had with the RetroBlasting c...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 278
Birthday Burgforce member Hans Chow expands our horizons with a discussion of his favourite figures and vehicles never before considered by GI Joburg. Get ready for a trip to the naughties with Valor Versus Venom and Sigma Six!!! Got something to say to GI Joburg? We can be reached at arealsouthafricanhero@gmail.com We have an official Patreon page! Go to https://www.patreon.com/GIJOBURG?fan_landing=true Want some of the most unique GI Joe apparel out there? Check out our official GI JOBURG merc...
Sep 18, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 277
The boys have Ryan Sweeney join the fray to talk about what GI Joe and Cobra do for fun... Ryan's been a welcome voice in the community and a real champion of all things Joe (and Joburg) from the early days. It's an absolute pleasure to have him join the show to talk about weird collecting urges and Joes and Cobras goofing off. Ryan has a YouTube channel! The Island of Misfit Toy Collectors: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCedCCF2_i_QKh-0C9HguXvQ Our buddy Xazyl from Sgt Slaughter's Slaughterho...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 276
Videogaming was undeniably an influence to the way we played with our toys. In this episode, the crew discusses a handful of key games and they way they shaped their GI Joe adventures. Our buddy Xazyl from Sgt Slaughter's Slaughterhouse is raising funds to get to JoeFest 2023! If you're in a position to support him head to https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-fan-meet-his-childhood-hero Spread the word! Got something to say to GI Joburg? We can be reached at arealsouthafricanhero@gmail.com We have an of...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 275
With the Backerkit now open, the Operation: Recall adventure continues into the next chapter! We decided to discuss each figure offering in turn and pick out our absolute favourites (subject to change, of course!) It's an exciting time to be an o-ring action figure collector, friends! Operation: Recall Backerkit https://www.backerkit.com/projects/3djoes/operation-recall-legendary-creators-back-on-active-duty Easy Kill 9 Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/malchamzidek/undead-operato...
Aug 29, 2022•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 274
Rob and Paul are Joined by GAZZ and DARREN who try to convince us and you to check out the cinematic phenomenon known only as MEGAFORCE. Got something to say to GI Joburg? We can be reached at arealsouthafricanhero@gmail.com We have an official Patreon page! Go to https://www.patreon.com/GIJOBURG?fan_landing=true Want some of the most unique GI Joe apparel out there? Check out our official GI JOBURG merch at: https://gi-joburg-the-merch.creator-spring.com/? #GIJOE #GIJOBURG #MEGAFORCE...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 273
