Like many children growing up in the 80’s/90’s, G.I. Joes were a staple in my toy box.  For me, they held the number one spot on my wish list for every Christmas and Birthday until the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles took over.  To say that early G.I. Joes were actual soldiers is an understatement.  We didn’t just buy them and put them on a shelf.  We got them, ripped them open and commenced to engage in actual warfare with them. (more…)