For me it all began the summer of 84 I was four years old and remember going to sears with my dad. My dad was in the military in cuba so when he saw the awesome life like guns the joes came with he didn't hesitate to get me some. The first time was zartan and firefly. Since then I was hooked and would get joes for birthdays and christmas as well as motu. Like everyone The collecting died off as I got older. My parents passed on about 93-94 and some where when I was an about 17 or 18 teen I walked into a toys r us and My eyes got teary. I remembered my parents and it brought back a feeling I had not felt for years ever since then its been my biggest vice next to painting. As well the joe collecting helped me quit smoking cigarettes. It got so expensive to smoke a pack a day that I decided that a pack a day meant a joe a day so I called it quits and now I have way to many joes...lol Like my wife says I can't help getting pissed at your toys when they give you such a big smile!

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