When 12 Inch GI Joe Returned: Collection Photos

I (re)purchased all of these within a span of weeks. Most can be found for $25 or under, the same amount or less when they first came out. I really wish Hasbro would have continued with the full box art. Sadly, window boxes and removal of the 5th flap was probably a financial decision led to the artwork being mostly obscured on future figures.

When 12 Inch GI Joe Returned: 1998 - Navy Blue Angel Pilot

Now this is a figure I didn't have when these were released. Not much interest in a performance pilot until I watched the Blue Angels documentary on Netflix. I highly recommend it. The box art is fantastic and the bright blue flight suit is striking. 

Random Action Figure Card Backs - Military

I discovered a box of action figure card backs I stored away. These fit in the category of figures from military lines.

When 12 Inch GI Joe Returned: 1998 - GI Jane - 82nd Airborne

Another female figure from Hasbro for the GI Joe line. This is the 82nd Airborne figure. Interestingly, it shows artwork of soldiers using helicopters. The 82nd works primarily with parachutes and the 101st uses helicopters. Still a cool figure and awesome artwork. 

When 12 Inch GI Joe Returned: 1998 - B17 Bomber Crewman

So much more respect for these guys after watching Masters of the Air. Didn't realize the toll we paid for doing daylight bombings at the early stages of WW2. 

When 12 Inch GI Joe Returned: 1998 - Army Cold Weather Soldier

I purchased a few of these guys when they came out, so I could make a diorama of the World War 3 TV series from the early 80s. 

That's No Moon - That's a Christmas Gift

I did not ask for this. My wife surprised me. The story of how she got it into the house was even funnier. We live in a townhouse with steps to the main floor. A lot of steps. Well, she got the notification it was delivered. She went outside. Not there. Looks up at neighbor's steps. It was misdelivered next door. She goes up - this box is huge and very heavy. She carries it down but doesn't know what to do with it since I am working from home. She gets it into her car and takes to her work which is a mile away. She bruises both legs getting it into her car. Then she had to get it home for Christmas. 

It was a huge surprise. The box is extremely heavy. Looking forward to building it.