Joe Action Figures

Story of GI Joe has been influenced by every war that the United States has been engaged. Although the Vietnam War in 1970, toy company Hasbro has re-branded as GI Joe figures adventure to downplay the war theme of GI Joe early. GI Joe's name often appears on TV and newspapers when reporters traced war hero who was fascinated with GI Joe action figures or GI Joe collector's item before they are served in the military.

A new line of GI Joe toys have been launched every year since the mid-1970s - GI Joe soldiers, adventures of GI Joe, Kong Fu GI Joe and Star Wars GI Joe. Creation of new GI Joe action figures are influenced by the military and the main cultural events in those countries. GI Joe action figures have become favorite gifts for boys. Many adult men are passionate about GI Joe collectibles. Such as engraved gifts, GI Joe action figures are unique and special when it comes to gift giving.

It all began in 1963 when Stan Weston, a toy creator and licensing agent, seeing the success of Barbie dolls for girls. He came up with a concept that could be marketed to men; lines like Barbie with a military theme. Don Levine, creative director of Hasbro at the time, was pitched the idea and he agreed. Mr. Levine also comes with the name of the line, inspired by the 1945 film "The Story of GI Joe".

First ever I. Joe G. line was launched in 1964. They have the same scale as Barbie dolls, 12 inches, and there were originally four figures, one for each branch of the Armed Forces.

During the following years, GIJOE see some shifts in the themes of war by being re-launched as an "adventure GIJOE", and then as the "Adventure Team" to try to stay away from war-related themes Vietnam war. The original 12-inch line GIJOE ended in 1976 in America.

In the 1970's G.I. Joe brand is doing quite well, and Hasbro continued to think of innovative ways to keep them alive a successful brand. He is at this time that they began producing GI Joe Adventure Team, which consists of a group of soldiers are all committed to the same purpose as GI Joe.

As the seventies continues to grows, so does the GI Joe. He was given a hair in droves, and even some GI Joes came with kung-fu grip. It was in the seventies that the members of the super team first introduced, his name Bulletman. Other team members are introduced in the seventies including the Eagle Eye and The Defenders.