2. The debut of Tunnel Rat
Tunnel Rat was amongst the characters known as the Rawhides. These new recruits were placed under Beachhead’s training and hilarity ensued. Tunnel Rat was a character that stood out due to his sharp sarcasm and cool look. Based on G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero comic book writer Larry Hama, this character was such an easy sell for Hasbro.
His design and excellent accessories ensured Hasbro had a new character that would fly off the shelves. And through his many incarnations he has indeed become one of the most popular characters, evidenced by his appearance on the very exclusive G.I. Joe: Renegades team.
Obviously I disagree with this post on multiple levels and at least 4-5 of the 8 points made here … BUT anything GI Joe (Gen 1) gets props from me … love Joe info, opinion, and memories.
#HailCobra
You know, as a standalone story its good. Its the erasure of Cobra Commander’s either comic book or imagined backstory that disappointed so many kids. I do enjoy the movie anytime I watch it though
Great list Chad, and I love the new layout (pagination) instead of scrolling forever.
You’re not the only one who thinks it’s the best! haha
COBRALALALALALALA!!!!
As somewhat of a late G.I. Joe bloomer, I reallllly enjoyed this animated movie. The intro is epic and definitely should be the #1 reason here! I know a lot of G.I. Joe #VintagePurists hate a lot about this movie, but I enjoy most of it and you make a great case for several of those points. My only major problem was Cobra Commander becoming a snake. “WASSSSS ONCCCCEE A MANNNNNN”.
I LOVE Nemesis Enforcer. He’s my favorite character to come outta this.
As a huge G.I.Joe ARAH comic reader (who refers to the Hama comics as my default Joe continuity over the cartoons) even I love this movie, and it flies in the face of everything the comic had spent a decade building.
I remember watching it all the time before school when they broke it up into 5 individual episodes. That intro gets you pumped for the day more than a bowl of sugary, marshmallowy cereal!
You make good points though I disagree. Commander was a genius even if he lost. I always after this movie how he could adapt to human society or why did need him to conquer when they could on the Joes themselves. Love movie, but with questions.
This is awesome, glad you took the time to post this insight into the GI Joe movie. You’ll never see mainstream cartoons with this sort of awesomeness these days. too much anti-violence and political correctness.