Joe Naming Conventions
Now here’s an issue that’s really important! I don’t think I’ve ever admitted it here on Dead Lantern, but I’m a total G.I. Joe nut. I check YoJoe.com daily for news on new figures. Today they have a commentary posted about naming conventions used by fans/collectors when referring to figures from different periods in the 3.75 line(s).
I’m totally on-board with the writer’s proposal to use a “Generation 1, Generation 2 & Generation 3″ scheme. The 25th Anniversary (Generation 3) stuff has been amazing. Sure, there are a few duds, but overall it’s great. At the time Generation 2 was coming out, I had more disposable income than sense, so I bought up almost all of that stuff. Looking back, I think the G2 stuff is largely inferior to both G1 & G3 (especially that very first wave of true G2 new sculpts, woof) but there are plenty of cool G2 figures, too. I love that G2 Ripper mold, love the G2 Cobra Commander (also available in black for formal occasions), etc.
Filed under: Collectibles, Commentary
MaT said:
speaking or really dorky things, I went to that new Halloween store on 48th and O and they have a life size live action Jason Voorhees figure that hacks a machete. They’ve also got a life size Hannibal Lecter.
I also dressed up as a Roman Legionnaire and acted like I was attacking a giant spider in the middle of the store.
There are pictures, but you’ll never see them
MetalMikey said:
Ah… The Baroness… Shaping what I love about women for years on end. Cheers!
toXsick said:
Palin action figures? Wtf???