Yes, folks, it’s true. G.I. Joe is 40. My, oh my, where has the time gone?
In case you are wondering what to get your child for their birthday this year, never fear. Lots of places are selling the G.I. Joe Doll for tremendous savings! It’s G.I. Joe’s 40th birthday year! (Today is the actual anniversary day). The Army never had it so good.
Just do a google search and you will see all the different toy vendors selling the doll. Here is one description by eToys.com:
When he was first introduced in 1964, G.I. Joe took the toy world by storm. With 21 movable parts and loads of detailed accessories, “America’s Movable Fighting Man” quickly became a sensation and a new way to play for boys across the nation. With uniforms, equipment and packaging patterned after the original, the G.I. Joe 40th Anniversary Collection is sure to rekindle the fond memories of childhood.
This Beach Head Action Figure is an authentically re-created G.I. Joe figure, and he looks just the way he was introduced in 1964. Includes tent, tent poles, flamethrower, first aid pouch, pistol belt, mess kit, knife, fork, spoon and Marine Field Manual. Figure measures approximately 12 inches tall.
But wait….there’s more! You can join the G.I.Joe’s Collector Club!
It’s time for G.I. Joe to retire. Get a grip people. While people holler about mistreatment in a variety of scenarios, including bullying, etc., many of these same people advocate violence and bullying by virtue of the fact that they purchase toys such as these for their children, because they love the military, guns, hunting, and shooting paintballs. What kind of mixed message is that?
If you find a G.I. Joe Doll at a thrift store or yard sale (I would never advocate purcasing a new one), do this:
– Buy it
– Paint it pink and put flowers on it
– Take it to your local recruiting office
– Drop it off as a gift – preferrably anonymously
Deanna Dee-Dee Taylor 