You know... I got my first Joe when I was about 4 years old, from my grandmother - it was TF Tripwire... Well, being a 4 year old kid makes you no good to see something more than just a toy.
Besides - I still have this Tripwire and for God's sake - he's not going anywhere from my collection
Then - I spotted in some toyshop Gnawgahyde. I have some of my pocket money, so I couldn't wait to buy it. Unfortunately, was sold. But - I bought Ambush then...
Still have him to this day
Third of them was Undertow, which...
Now you should have a clear main point - I've got all my childhood figures and vechicles to this day. Everyone from them reminds of something from my childhood. I'm pretty damn sentimental and have a rule not to sold ANY of this "main collection" Joes.
And - I think that no better toy was ever concieved. It's the most articulated action figure I'd ever came across with

That's why they're ideal for making diostories

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My weekly TOP5:
The sacrifice of innocence the hailing of the gun
My way was death and madness, now let the Tower come