A personal look at G.I. Joe collecting from 1982–1987. Vintage figures, vehicles, and memories—no grading, no neon, just real American heroes the way they lived in your hands.

Collecting GI Joe and He-Man figures helped me reclaim a lost sense of identity, heal childhood wounds, confront masculinity, and rebuild the boy I once was — and the man I’m still becoming.

Explore the best G.I. Joe vehicles from 1982–1989, including the Skystriker, Dragonfly, WHALE, Tomahawk, VAMP, Mauler, and Wolverine. These classic rides brought epic air, land, and sea battles to life and remain iconic in toy history. Discover the vehicles that defined a generation.

Meet the fierce women of G.I. Joe from 1982–1989—Scarlett, Baroness, Lady Jaye, Jinx, and more. These trailblazing action figures broke barriers in a male-dominated toyline, proving that power, intelligence, and style weren’t just for the guys. Discover their legacy in this retro spotlight.