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Has realism disappeared from G.I.JOE?

03-21-2008, 12:11 AM	#1
Urban Saboteur Legendary Saboteur Offline --> Posts: 2,138 --> Join Date: Apr 2007	Has realism disappeared from G.I.JOE? Ok, So in reading through a thread, I decided to post a poll to this new one and see what the overal thought here is on the current release of G.I.JOE'S For starters, way back in 82-83 the GIJOE figures and vehicles featured military style battle uniforms, with guns, backpacks and helmets. Against a terrorist group they fought valiantly with their jeeps, field guns and tanks. This was very realistic and over the next 2 or 3 years the colours of the uniforms and designs of the tanks, aircrafts and boats would get more futuristic and "out there" The gijoe line has recently had alot of attention via the 25th Anniversary released figures. There are some that hate the line and will only collect the vintage and some that will collect both. How ever my full question on this topic is simply this. Does the GIJOE Line still carry an element of Realism in the line? __________________ My Sites Eternity Toys Superiorville Toy blog Urban Saboteur Stories Social Sites & Communities Facebook Flickr Tweet Me

03-21-2008, 12:29 AM

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Yeah, I think so, sure. It's not the EXTREME realism seen in the first couple of ARAH waves, but it's also not the 90's stuff (or Sigma 6). I think it straddles that line of being realistic and stylistic. Though I despise the figure, the 25th update to Serpentor is more realistic than the original (as far as realism gets when dealing with clone of history's greatest leaders/conquerors). It's less "snakey-costume" and more battle-armor. Same with Zartan...would a master assassin and world-class mercenary REALLY wear mid-riff armor with no shirt? Really??? So, I think GIJoe is still on the right track where realism is concerned. We'll see what happens with Dr. Mindbender and his bare chest of awesomeness!!

Great topic by the way.

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03-21-2008, 12:37 AM	#3
vader9900 To old to play with toys! Offline --> Posts: 5,962 --> Join Date: Oct 2007	There has always been a futuristic side to the Joes. Even 1982 had Flash a laser trooper & the H.A.L. which was a huge laser cannon. I am a huge Star Wars fan, so that does not bother me at all. '82 Cobra Commander even had a futuristic gun. I love a little fantasy, it make for a great storyline, if I wanted complete reality I would be buying some of the other straight military toys. That is what is so much fun about Joes, if you don't like a character, or his uniform, all you need is a mini screwdriver & make one you do like. I think everything stayed pretty much on an even keal until the 90's. There were a few screwball before then, but the boat sank IMO then. Sigma 6 made Joe even more futuristic with wild vehicles & cartoon like figures (I do own a few of the 8" figures & enjoy them). The 25th is pure crap, most of them look very animated, I feel they are VERY low quality, I have a few but my hard earned money is going to be going toward 1980's figures. With vintage figures you can have a balance between realism & fantasy, I enjoy that. I will be buying a few of the 25th for their accessories & custom fodder - the jetpack looks real good on a '83 Cobra Trooper! Afterall this is based on a Cartoon & Comic Books, you don't get anymore fantasy than that. __________________ "It ain't about how hard you hit, but how hard you can get hit, how much you can take and keep moving forward - thats how winning is done!" Rocky Balboa

03-21-2008, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by vader9900

There has always been a futuristic side to the Joes. Even 1982 had Flash a laser trooper & the H.A.L. which was a huge laser cannon. I am a huge Star Wars fan, so that does not bother me at all. '82 Cobra Commander even had a futuristic gun. I love a little fantasy, it make for a great storyline, if I wanted complete reality I would be buying some of the other straight military toys. That is what is so much fun about Joes, if you don't like a character, or his uniform, all you need is a mini screwdriver & make one you do like. I think everything stayed pretty much on an even keal until the 90's. There were a few screwball before then, but the boat sank IMO then. Sigma 6 made Joe even more futuristic with wild vehicles & cartoon like figures (I do own a few of the 8" figures & enjoy them). The 25th is pure crap, most of them look very animated, I feel they are VERY low quality, I have a few but my hard earned money is going to be going toward 1980's figures. With vintage figures you can have a balance between realism & fantasy, I enjoy that. I will be buying a few of the 25th for their accessories & custom fodder - the jetpack looks real good on a '83 Cobra Trooper! Afterall this is based on a Cartoon & Comic Books, you don't get anymore fantasy than that.

Vader speaks the truth.

The realistic aspect of 'G.I. Joe' is that it can blend just enough 'reality' with just enough 'fantasy' to make it work. And more than Star Wars (which I too am a 'madcrazy' fan of), you can re-make 'your Joeverse' into whatever you want, while still staying somewhat true to the original concept of the line.

I always feel for the people who cannot incorporate their own spin on G.I. Joe......half the fun of this line is the ability to take the best from all around......and make the neon some wicked Halloween party!!

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03-21-2008, 07:50 AM	#5
lehsreh G.I. Smurf Offline --> Posts: 3,446 --> Join Date: Jan 2006	mmm, its a toy, cartoon and comic, so i never expected it to have any realism. and i dont think it does. i mean a guy in a blue mask with an army in blue uniforms, where is the camo there. a ninja who can dodge bullets and kill a building full of soldiers, heck, a guy carrying a sword in battle isnt realistic. i dont think it was ever very realistic, if it was, it would have been boring. this doesnt mean we should love it any less.

03-21-2008, 08:03 AM	#6
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03-21-2008, 08:26 AM	#7
gogorobo 181st fighter pilot Offline --> Posts: 1,250 --> Join Date: Jun 2007	overall i have to agree with everyones posts,it's that mix of fantasy and realism that have always made Joes so much fun, even the neon colored 90's stuff had some redeeming figures and vehicles __________________ got to get tough JOHIO!!!!!!