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Welcome to GeneralsJoes.

My name is Justin, and I’ve been collecting little plastic army men for going on twenty-six years now…and if after reading that, you’re still sticking around and taking this seriously, more power to ya.  ;)

I’ve been heavily involved in the internet G.I. Joe world for over ten years now, and GeneralsJoes has been alive in some form or fashion for 9 of those 10 years.  Initially a clunky old Angelfire site, I now pride myself on being one of the best sources for G.I. Joe news, opinions, and information on the web.  If you need to contact me, please feel free to for any reason whatsoever:

Email Me.

I also have a number of other contributors to the site, Mike, Gary, and Carlos, but you’ll get to know them better as they start contributing content on a more regular basis.

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  • Matt

    Hey Justin,

    Love the reviews. I had a question about one of your Dusty pics. There was a pic of 3 dusty figs the first being the dvd pack and the third being the POC. Who is the middle figure? He is pretty sweet looking and I have never seen that one before.

    Thaks,
    Matt

  • Nick

    Dear GeneralsJoes,

    How were you able to remove Cobra Commander’s mask? And if so, how did you put it back on? Please reply!

  • Rafe

    I just wanted to say I found your site by accident a month ago and now I check it everyday you’ve given me so much info that I actually went back to collecting again and in the past month Ive built up a good lil starter collection , I just wanted to say thanks alot !!!
    P.S,. the only small gripe I have with you is that you like Renegades lol , Ive tried watching it and between the artwork and the story I just cant !!!!!!!!!!!! Bear in mind Im 40 and I used to have good ole fuzzy head joe and I remember waiting for the first line to come out, my very first 3.75 was Flash . When I was a kid I used to harras my mother to try and get her to take me to staten island so i could see fort Wadsworth lol . But really your site is the best !!!

  • http://breakersblog.webs.com Rin~Lou Arashikagae

    Hey, I was just wondering afta i saw the FanFic thing in the Dio-Stories bar whether or not You allow ppl like meh (commenters,fellow Joes,and bored ppl)To post there own fanfics…. I mean , I have one i’ve been worcking on for about a year and a half on… so , W/E if ‘No’ thats fine, JUst wanted 2 know. Btw , Great site Dude! ^-^

  • Daniel

    Hi Justin, I’m a newly started G.I.Joe collector(I did collected some of them 20 plus years ago as a kid). When I searched for some G.I.Joe vs Cobra toys’ reviews, I found your site.

    It’s really amazing, it is filled with tons of thousands of reviews with real life taken photos of the figures. I really appreciate it, it helps me a lot!

    Recently I found that it seems you didn’t mention the POC Cobra Mantis Attack Vehicle in your reviews. It is a cool figure I bet you will like it!

    Keep on going and keep fresh forever!

  • Oldschooljoefan.

    I’m a bit urked about G.i. Joe Renegades,I thought that we were gonna get a good show,I was mistaken,Please don’t take what I write to heart. some do ,some don’t.But if I wanted to watch The A-Team…I can’t get over the poor animation Then I seen Tomax and Xamot Whats up with that? Yes I grew up with the original Series I understand that this is not the old show but more of an effort should have been made,At least I have the Original series DVD Set to go back to but since Renegades and Transformers Prime(another terrible show)I really don’t even want to watch those.

  • Rafe

    Hey Justin , First I just want to thank you . Thanks to you I got back into collecting and now Im gonna try my hand at customizing and making Dios But this leads to my dillema . I dont know if anyone else has had this problem and you touched on it last week it’s getting really, really hard to find joe figures in stores in NYC . Targe ,kmart , toys r us all of their shelves are empty its really weird . I’ve had some luck at TJ maxx and Marshalls but thats far and few . I have been using BBts and amazon to stock up and small joes too but the brick and mortar stores are super dry here .
    And once Again thanks for all the great Info
    Rafe

  • Sean

    Keep G.I. Joe: Renegades on the air!!! http://www.petitiononline.com/hiss788/petition.html

  • Paul Ernst

    Hey man.. just letting you know we got some pics up for SDCC 2011..

    http://www.fighting118th.com/2011/07/20/sdcc-2011-hasbro-g-i-joe-booth-diorama/

    http://www.fighting118th.com/2011/07/20/sdcc-2011-hasbro-g-i-joe-booth/

    Have a nice day :)

    Paul Ernst (NSA)

  • Paul Ernst

    http://www.fighting118th.com/2011/07/22/sdcc-2011-hasbro-booth-updates/

    Just some more comments directly from the hasbro marketing rep about data viper/dates/etc.

  • The Rocketeer

    Just wanted to pass this news along…

    Hey folks, if your a fan of all things action figure and you live in or near the Dallas/Fort Worth area, you might want to swing by the Arlington Convention Center on September 3rd and 4th for the

    Great Texas G.I. Joe & Action Figure Expo VII

    That’s right. This is our 7th show in Texas (our 5th in DFW). The show started out with just vendors selling vintage G.I. Joes, but through the years has expanded into 1:6 scale and 1:18 G.I. Joe in both vintage and new offerings, plus the likes of Transformers, Star Wars, Marx, Masters of The Universe, Dragon Models, DID, Hot Toys – you name it. If it’s an action figure – it will most likely be at this show.

    Also, if you’re a fan of militaria and military re-enacting, bring your cameras, for we’ll have military vehicles, weapons, equipment, and re-enactors themselves in full uniform from both WWI and WWII on display and walking around the showroom floor.

    Science fiction more your thing? No problem. The Star Garrison of the 501st Legion and Clan Muraan of the Mandalorian Mercs will also be in attendance at the show in full gear loadout.

    Finally, if you’re a figure customizer – small or large scale – you might be interested in entering one or more of our four custom figure contest that we’re hosting. Lots of prizes are to be won – some worth as much as $300!

    To learn more about the show, check out our website at http://www.greattexasgijoeshow.com or visit our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Great-…w/306492688654

    See you there!!!

    The Great Texas G.I. Joe & Action Figure Expo VII

  • Milsteadslp

    If anyone wants to see a teaser image of one piece from this year’s DFW Club Exclusive, visit the show’s facebook page at

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Great-…w/306492688654

    More pics to follow in the coming days.

    Show attendees will get first crack at these sets and after the show is over, they will be available to the buying public.

    That’s all we can say at the moment. ;-)

  • Milsteadslp

    Well folks the long wait is finally over.

    The Dallas Fort Worth G.I. Joe Collectors Club is proud to announce this year’s Great Texas G.I. Joe & Action Figure Expo convention exclusive the High Altitude Infiltration set…

    [IMG]http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk318/rudeslp/Infiltrationpaintingcropped3.jpg[/IMG]

    As to some specifics. This set will be limited to only 75 sets and will be available for purchase first at the convention to convention attendees. After the convention ends any remaining stock will be made available to order to non-attendees via the Dallas / Forth Worth Collectors Club website. At this time the final price has not been determined.

    More details to follow.

  • Milsteadslp

    Hey folks, here’s the updated Dealer list, as of August 9th, 2011:

    May the Toys Be With You
    Wooden Goku
    Mitchell Glass
    Plastic Panzers
    Cosmic Collectibles
    Jon Anders
    Ed Woods
    Tom Coker
    Broken Arrow Toys
    Louis Simmons
    Duncanville Bookstore
    F&M Models
    Keith Holmes
    Michael Milstead
    Skyline Comics
    Greg Patterson
    HD Patterson
    Creative Diversions
    Mark Spencer
    R&S Custom Toys
    Ace Allgood
    Matt Stevenson
    David Howard
    Jarrod Stevenson
    Timewalker Toys
    Eva’s Junque Shop
    Toy Chest & Collectibles
    Echo Base Toys
    Paul Nordstrom (awaiting confirmation)
    Newline Miniatures (awaiting confirmation)

    To learn more about many of the above dealers and what they’ll be bringing to the show, be sure to visit our website at http://www.greattexasgijoeshow.com/dealer.html.

  • Guestivus

    Hi Justin,

    I don’t know if you do this, or if you’d be comfortable doing so, but I’m trying to drum up interest in some auctions I’m putting up on ebay this weekend. I’m selling all my 25th Anniversary figures; they’re in good condition and there are some good pieces in there. As a bit of fun, I’m selling them in lots organized by their original RAH release dates… so all the 82/83 original team Joes are in one lot, all the 83 “swivel-arm” joes are in another, etc.

    Just thought you or your readers might be interested. My ebay user name is brdaykin. I’ve also cross-posted already to the ebay forums on HISS Tank and Yo Joe.

    Just thought I’d ask. No big deal if this isn’t something you do/like to do.

    Hope you’re well,

    R

  • Guestivus

    Hi Justin,

    I don’t know if you do this, or if you’d be comfortable doing so, but I’m trying to drum up interest in some auctions I’m putting up on ebay this weekend. I’m selling all my 25th Anniversary figures; they’re in good condition and there are some good pieces in there. As a bit of fun, I’m selling them in lots organized by their original RAH release dates… so all the 82/83 original team Joes are in one lot, all the 83 “swivel-arm” joes are in another, etc.

    Just thought you or your readers might be interested. My ebay user name is brdaykin. I’ve also cross-posted already to the ebay forums on HISS Tank and Yo Joe.

    Just thought I’d ask. No big deal if this isn’t something you do/like to do.

    Hope you’re well,

    R

  • Guestivus

    Hi Justin,

    I don’t know if you do this, or if you’d be comfortable doing so, but I’m trying to drum up interest in some auctions I’m putting up on ebay this weekend. I’m selling all my 25th Anniversary figures; they’re in good condition and there are some good pieces in there. As a bit of fun, I’m selling them in lots organized by their original RAH release dates… so all the 82/83 original team Joes are in one lot, all the 83 “swivel-arm” joes are in another, etc.

    Just thought you or your readers might be interested. My ebay user name is brdaykin. I’ve also cross-posted already to the ebay forums on HISS Tank and Yo Joe.

    Just thought I’d ask. No big deal if this isn’t something you do/like to do.

    Hope you’re well,

    R

  • AliasAngel

    Hi Justin,

    I really enjoy your reviews and it really help me decide which one to buy and which one to avoid. After getting my very first Snake Eyes (Desert Pursuit of Cobra) figure after 15+ years not collecting… I’m blow away how much greater these actually looks. The detail and the accessories that it comes with. Simply stunning! I couldn’t stop there, I had ran back into Walmart and pick up a one more (Beachhead POC). I was initially there for Star Wars Vintage Collection line products but I just though I give these new GIJoe figures a try. Now, I’m 90% completed with POC with at least 3 troop builders from both Cobra and Joe’s side in less then two weeks. I also manage to grab the Ghost Hawk ($9 at ROSS) and Black HISS Tank just yesterday for just $12 at ROSS. Thanks for the tips and bringing back old memories. My last collected GIjoe was back in 1980s and I don’t own any of them anymore (gave them all to friends or cousin, D’oh!). The Pursuit of Cobra really open up my eyes because it just looks so much better versus the 80s style figures. The HISS tank is at version 5! Wow, time has flies indeed. I really like the whole modern wareflare look. It almost reminded me of Metal Gear Solid series. I love MGS and now GIjoe (especially Cobra) has that dull war paint which make so much sense to me. Neon color for GIjoe just spell out… “Shoot me in the Chest, Plese!” I really wish Hasbro make some female characters in POC instead of making 3 Snake Eyes. Don’t get me wrong, I really like the third Snake Eyes desert but can they do it right on the first or second time? That way they can make another main character on the rooster list to be release. I would love to see Baroness, Scarlet, and Cover Girl for the Pursuit of Cobra. The Rise of Cobra just doesn’t cut it for these three beauties. Perhaps Hasbro should take a look at the famous Max Factory company from Japan who does “Figma” for some ideas. Figmas are some of the most beautiful action figures from Japan.

    I just got back into GIjoe for only about two weeks after 15+ years and I would like to thanks you and everyone on your Pod Cast show for the reviews and informative upcoming news. Although the audio was simply awful from episode 1 to 5… it got better as each episodes progress. Anyway, thanks again for this great websites! I just purchase three figures three days ago and I wanted to show you my toy photography. Please see link below and share with all your buddies.

    http://aliasangel2005.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d46pvga

  • Aliasangel

    I also wanted to add about Podcast episode 1 to 5… I can hear someone is trying to breathe. Justin, is something being choke during the show? or has Darth Vader enter the building? :) I’m sure this has been fix by now… but I just want to throw in something for you all jokers to laugh it. Cheers!

  • Milsteadslp

    Well all, here’s my one last “hurrah” concerning the Great Texas G.I. Joe & Action Figure Expo VII. As a reminder we are now down to the 14 day mark.
    Hard to believe! This month, as hot as it is, has just flown by.

    At any rate, don’t forget about the Custom Figure Contests. Here are the prizes for the various categories:

    Military / Large figure 11” and Up

    1st Place: DID’s Major Erwin König & Vasily Grigorevich Zaytsev
    2nd Place: MIL’s Crye Warrior and TTL’s CIA Quick Reaction Force
    3rd Place: DID’s Vasily Grigorevich Zaytsev

    Non-Military / Large figure 11” and Up

    1st Place: Sideshow’s Cobra Commander & Throne
    2nd Place: TBD
    3rd Place: TBD

    Military / Small figure 1” to 10”

    1st Place: Color cover art prints of G.I. Joe: Origins, Issues 1 thru 5, signed by cover artist Tom Feister PLUS the winner gets to commission Tom to draw any G.I. Joe character of their choice, in color.
    2nd Place: G.I. Joe Club Direct to Consumer G.I. Joe 7 Figure Pack.
    3rd Place: Custom Cast Action Figure Kit/Project 1995 Redux Figure from Broken Arrow Toys.

    Non-Military / Small figure 1” to 10”

    1st Place: All 4 G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club 3&3/4″ Adventure Team Figure Sets (Land Adventurer, Sea Adventurer, Air Adventurer, Commander, Dr. Venom).
    2nd Place: G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club Complete M.O.T.H. Set (all four sets). 3rd Place: G.I Joe Origins #21 and 23 Cover Art, signed by Tom Feister + IDW’s G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero # 155.5, signed by Larry Hama.

    To review the rules and enter the contests, visit the show site and fill out the form and fax it in so we know how many entries to expect from you (mainly need to know this for table space).

    Thanks,

  • Anonymous

    Hey Justin i just got an email from big bad toy store about my joe 2011 series 3 preorder and I quote “Hi – Hasbro has just informed us that this item has been discontinued and they cannot fill our order. We are very sorry for the problem on this item. We will need to cancel all orders in our system and remove the item from our site. We apologize for the inconvenience.
    I feel so dirty right now man , now Ill never get hawk !!!!

  • RHF713

    Hi, Loved your Skystriker review but I’m curious if you know of anybody that decided to use the yellow and black stickers instead of the red and blue. I’ve been debating these stickers for a while now and I’d love to see how the other option looks before I do something and then break down and spend another $40 on another skystriker to do the other stickers instead of using that money to spend on other G.I. Joe stuff. Any help would be appreciated.

  • TheFallen

    Hello Justin

    I am interested to know if you have any plans on reviewing the cancelled Roadblock body Jurassic Park figure that has recently become easily available?

  • Anonymous

    Honestly, hadn’t thought about it. I do have one, but hadn’t really considered a review. I certainly wouldn’t mind, it’s a very cool figure.

  • TheFallen

    I certainly wouldn’t mind reading it. Your site is a valuable resource to the Joe community so the more reviews that you can do, the better.

  • daz

    Who is the figure with the eye patch in the Heavy Duty Weapons Dealer review, is he even a Gi Joe figure

  • Mprudom

    Are we going to get Hasbro G I Joe Renegades figures in Canada? I have not seen any up here yet.

  • Mysolepassion

    Hi there,

    I’ve just picked up a couple of 30th anniversary Steel Brigade figures and noticed that the upper-body construction differs from those that you’ve reviewed. The figures now use the Pursuit of Cobra Wave 3 Snake Eyes (desert battle) head to toe if I’m not mistaken. Accessories have minor color difference too. How common is this occurrence?

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