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Chaplain's Assistants Motor Pod: A G.I. Joe Podcast

Chaplain's Assistants Motor Pod: A G.I. Joe Podcast

By Gary Viola

Delivering the G.I. Joe Missals to the Masses. Talking about all things G.I. Joe and sometimes other related hobby lines.
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Chaplain's Assistants Motor Pod: A G.I. Joe PodcastApr 20, 2024

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March 2024 Energon Comics, Duke 4, Cobra Commander 3 and Transformers 6 With Casey
Apr 20, 202454:20
Getting all up in the Watchtower
Apr 14, 202424:29
G.I. Joe A Real American Hero 303, 304, & 305 (Catchup 3 of 3)

G.I. Joe A Real American Hero 303, 304, & 305 (Catchup 3 of 3)

It's the 64th Missal and Gary is on the 3rd part of 3 of catching up on comics (Could Gary have called this March Comic Madness? Yes he could have. He should have thought of that like 4 weeks ago)

This time he's reading G.I. Joe A Real American Hero by Skybound and Image. Its 3 issues, 303, 304, & 305

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Mar 30, 202450:44
Energon Universe Duke 2, & 3, and Cobra Commander 2 (Catchup 2 of 3)

Energon Universe Duke 2, & 3, and Cobra Commander 2 (Catchup 2 of 3)

For the 63rd Missal, Gary is talking the G.I. Joe portion of the Energon Universe, reviewing the events of Duke 2 & 3 and Cobra Commander #2.

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Mar 17, 202437:53
Transformers 4 & 5 and the Manchester Toys Show (Comic Catchup 1 of 3)

Transformers 4 & 5 and the Manchester Toys Show (Comic Catchup 1 of 3)

For the 62nd Missal, Gary talks what's going on in his life of collecting, what's going on in Transformers 4 & 5 from Skybound Entertainment and Image comics, and his trip to the Manchester CT toy show

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Mar 07, 202437:49
O-Ring & Classified Trubble Bubbles in the Sky (Cobra Flight Pod)
Feb 09, 202441:45
Blowing up Spore Bombs on Cobra Commander #1 from Skybound
Jan 29, 202444:21
The Polar Battle Bear trudges across the tundra
Jan 20, 202435:27
December 2023 G.I. Joe ARAH and Energon Skybound Comics
Jan 11, 202401:19:06
Launching Firebats from the Terror Drome in the New Year
Dec 31, 202352:39
Lifting Spirits with Updraft in His Retaliator (involves Super7 o-ring news)
Dec 05, 202356:24
Whales, Zombies, and Raptor? Oh My! It's G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero 301

Whales, Zombies, and Raptor? Oh My! It's G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero 301

GI Joburg is back again, and this time Steve has brought Paul along to talk G.I. Joe Issue 301. Now brought by Skybound Entertainment via Image Comics. We talk the ins and outs of the comic as well as entertain our thoughts for the future potential storylines that could spiral from this starting point like a stricken C130 in a barrel roll. Find GI Joburg: https://www.youtube.com/c/GIJoburg for my friends that couldn't make it: Anything Joes: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnythingJoes Order of Battle Pod: https://audioboom.com/channels/5017675 Find more of The Chaplain's Assistants Motor Pod: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Youtube: @ChaplainJoePod email: ChaplainJoePod@gmail.com my t-shirt friends: https://www.robberbaronsink.com/ Proud member of the The Pint: A Pop Culture Podcast family: https://pintocomics.libsyn.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepint


Nov 22, 202301:23:03
Does the Super7 Cobra Mothership bring us to O-Ring GI Joe Nirvana?
Oct 15, 202350:51
The H.I.S.S. story of Cobra Armor Begins with One Tank
Oct 05, 202349:10
Force Recon at Terrificon & Disney with the AWE Striker
Aug 27, 202346:47
The Cobra Piranha tastes blood in the Water
Jul 31, 202336:23
I'll wring your Cobra Ringneck - Cobra Convergence 7

I'll wring your Cobra Ringneck - Cobra Convergence 7

It's the 50th Missal for the Masses!

It's the Cobra Convergence 7 Episode!

After a little talk about what's going on in my life of collecting Cobra toys, it's time to talk about the Spy Troops 2003 Cobra Ringneck!

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Jul 13, 202335:48
Oh You Dirty Cobra Rat

Oh You Dirty Cobra Rat

It's the 49th Missal for the Masses. 

With some quick talk about the GI Joe Classified Arctic Bat, Gary explores 1992's Cobra Rat. Does he find it to be as bad as the internet chatter would have one believe?


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Jul 09, 202327:46
Watch out Cobra Maggots! It's the Tag Team Terminator, the Triple T, Tank!

Watch out Cobra Maggots! It's the Tag Team Terminator, the Triple T, Tank!

It's the 48th Missal for the Masses. 

after some quick kickstarter news, its all about Sgt. Slaughter's personal ride, the Triple T (Tag Team Terminator) Tank!


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Jul 02, 202339:54
Joefest 2023 Recap from first time attendee

Joefest 2023 Recap from first time attendee

It's the 47th Missal for the Masses.

Starting off this episode is a quick recap of news regarding some current events.

Bob Brechin's My Palitoy Story Kick Starter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brianthehick/my-palitoy-story

Following this is my recap of my time at the 2023 Joefest Toy and Comic Show

Thanks again to everyone that made this experience what it was.


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Jun 17, 202343:03
Can a ferret escape a Tiger's Paw (on the way to Joefest)

Can a ferret escape a Tiger's Paw (on the way to Joefest)

It's the 46th Missal for the Masses. This time a head to head battle between 1985's Cobra Ferret vs. the 1988 G.I. Joe Tiger Force Tiger Paw.

Before we get there, some more talk about getting ready to go to Joefest 2023 including some experiences on eBay.


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Jun 07, 202338:23
A 1983 Whirlwind of Activity for G.I. Joe

A 1983 Whirlwind of Activity for G.I. Joe

It's the 45th Missal for the Masses. This time highlighting 1983's Whirlwind from the G.I. Joe line.

Also, some talk about Classified Cover Girl, and announcing a trip to a G.I. Joe convention!


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May 26, 202335:06
All abuzz about the Cobra Buzz Boar (is it boring?)

All abuzz about the Cobra Buzz Boar (is it boring?)

It's the 44th Missal for the Masses. This time highlighting 1987's Cobra Buzz Boar from the G.I. Joe line.

Also, per usual there's some talk about some recent mail calls, including original art and limited edition G.I. Joe trading cards!

The GI Joburg video that inspired this review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cpc83Y6mktg

3djoes direct link to the Buzz Boar: https://www.3djoes.com/cobra-buzz-boar.html

Anything Joes: https://anythingjoespodcast.wordpress.com/



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May 01, 202337:20
Leaving a Skidmark with the Desert Fox Six Wheel Drive
Apr 08, 202339:06
Escaping the Marshlands in the Cobra Dreadnok Swampfire

Escaping the Marshlands in the Cobra Dreadnok Swampfire

This is the 42nd Missal of the Chaplain's Assistants Motor Pod

Taking to the air it's a look at the G.I. Joe Cobra Dreadnok Swampfire from 1986. It's part pirate boat and part helicopter, how does it hold up?

Gary will guest on the Longbox Crusade G.I. Joe Chronicles here: http://www.longboxcrusade.com/

For more on the Swampfire on the Web: https://www.3djoes.com/dreadnok-swampfire.html

And the great Creating GI Joe book series: https://www.creatinggijoe.com/


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Mar 25, 202333:39
Fail Safe and Ramp Rats and Sky Strikers, OH MY! (Haslab G.I. Joe O-ring review)

Fail Safe and Ramp Rats and Sky Strikers, OH MY! (Haslab G.I. Joe O-ring review)

This is the 41st Missal of the Chaplain's Assistants Motor Pod

With Guest: Steve of GI Joburg

It's our review of the Haslab Skystriker! We talk what Hasbro got right and where we feel Hasbro fell short.

Find GI Joburg: https://www.youtube.com/c/GIJoburg

Audible Interlude here: https://anchor.fm/gijoeaudible

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Feb 25, 202301:00:38
Leaving on a Jet Pack, be it Cobra or G.I. Joe (Head to Head: G.I. Joe JUMP vs Cobra Jet Pack)

Leaving on a Jet Pack, be it Cobra or G.I. Joe (Head to Head: G.I. Joe JUMP vs Cobra Jet Pack)

This is a JUMPING episode of the Chaplain's Assistants Motor Pod

Its a Head to Head review of the 1982/1983 G.I. Joe Jet Pack: Jet Mobile Propulsion Unit (JUMP) vs the 1987 Cobra Jet Pack (sorry, no forced acronym)

I mention my 84 Cobra Claw Review here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/w4Tj7KYPexb

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Feb 08, 202342:19
"[Darklon's] a marketing genius!" (1989 Darklon's Evader)

"[Darklon's] a marketing genius!" (1989 Darklon's Evader)

In this missal Gary talks minimally about the turn of the new year before diving into Darklon and his Evader. From the 1989 G.I. Joe Iron Grenadiers.

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Jan 20, 202333:28
Defending the Coast with G.I. Joe Classified Preorders (1987 Coastal Defender)

Defending the Coast with G.I. Joe Classified Preorders (1987 Coastal Defender)

This is the 38th Missal for the Chaplain's Assistants Motor Pod.

This is a quick sequel to last missal's extended length! I discuss the getting the latest G.I. Joe Classified wave (mostly Zarana) before exploring the Coastal Defender, from 1987.

Unboxing the Dollar Tree Final Faction ATV Video: https://youtu.be/VQXDbuZoxf8

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Jan 01, 202321:25
"Where's Wally" - Anything Motor Pod of Battle Burg 300 (A Real American Hero #300 Review)

"Where's Wally" - Anything Motor Pod of Battle Burg 300 (A Real American Hero #300 Review)

This is the Star Studded 37th Missal of the Chaplain's Assistants Motor Pod

With Guests: Greg of Anything Joes; Steve of GI Joburg; & Jason from Order of Battle Pod

It's the 4 way conversation and review of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #300 by IDW Publishing

Everything you wanted to discuss about this issue and more as 4 guys just talk and tangent about the long continuing series.


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Dec 13, 202201:56:35
Does the G.I. Joe Retro O-ring line and its Stinger hit the Mark? (also featuring G.I. Joe Classified Serpentor)

Does the G.I. Joe Retro O-ring line and its Stinger hit the Mark? (also featuring G.I. Joe Classified Serpentor)

This is the 36th Missal for the Chaplain's Assistants Motor Pod, and it is about new toys! (mostly).

Before delving into the new Retro O ring line, Gary starts off by looking at the G.I. Joe Classified Serpentor and his air chariot. Following that, it's looking at the figures from the retro O Rings focusing on not yet discussed Cobra Commander, Duke, Baroness and Stalker. Then it's time to look at the first non-transforming vehicle, the Stinger. 

Vintage Serpentor Missal: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/55jbICUDrvb
Vintage VAMP Missal: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/CzRjvw2Drvb

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Dec 03, 202236:04
Cruising to the Outback on the R.A.M. Motorcycle to go Head to Head with GI Joe Classified Sgt. Slaughter

Cruising to the Outback on the R.A.M. Motorcycle to go Head to Head with GI Joe Classified Sgt. Slaughter

It is the 35th Missal of the Chaplain's Assistants Motor Pod

Recent mail has yielded the elusive Tiger Force Outback (from the original non-canceled preorder from Target) and I give my initial observations.

Following up with this is the other recent mail call, G.I. Joe Classified #53 Sgt. Slaughter. I compare him to Valaverse's Action Force version 1 of him.

Rounding out the episode is a dive into the 1983, and 2021 G.I. Joe RApid fire Motorcycle, the R.A.M.

Link to my review of the Silver Mirage: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/wBYAYhIg6ub

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Nov 20, 202245:13
Serpentor-Khan wants to kick some A.S.P. in G.I. Joe A Real American Hero 299

Serpentor-Khan wants to kick some A.S.P. in G.I. Joe A Real American Hero 299

This is the 34th Missal of the Chaplain's Assistants Motor Pod and this time we are looking at G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #299 by IDW Publishing and following that it is the 1984 Cobra A.S.P. (Assault Systems Pod)

You can find Talking Joe's interview with Legendary Lethal Larry Hama here: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/dir-vqwz8-15813268?utm_campaign=w_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=w_share

Anything Joes Talks the Merits of the Nerf Gun here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2vOO31FkD5nPJ5fPNf3RFz?si=J3ORvDrSStK2NGdPOILfsA

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Oct 30, 202238:58
33 minutes with Cujo and #TheBlackBook

33 minutes with Cujo and #TheBlackBook

This is the 33rd missal of the Chaplain's Assistants Motor Pod: A G.I. Joe Podcast 33 is a special number, especially to @86Cujo Cujo authored a comic book as a straight up love letter to the brand and comic we both love. The Black Book. This missal is a discussion about that book as well as what it is a reflection of and influenced by. I do manage to garner a tangent about Cobra's Crimson Guard, but Cujo is the star of this episode. Cujo mostly hangs out on: Twitter: @86Cujo Youtube: Codename: Cujo https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCihFqtBUCRZrtoMzZjeO0MA/videos Also a contributor to a little start up podcast and YouTube channel GIJoburg https://www.youtube.com/c/GIJoburg?si=ELPmzJkDCLju2KnD5oyZMQ Chaplain's Assistants Motor Pod Socials: Twitter & Instagram @ChaplainJoePod Facebook: Search for Chaplain's Assistants Motor Pod email: ChaplainJoePod@gmail.com Proud member of the The Pint: A Pop Culture Podcast family: https://pintocomics.libsyn.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepint
Oct 14, 202233:20
Serpentor S.L.A.M.s in Issues 297 & 298 of A Real American Hero

Serpentor S.L.A.M.s in Issues 297 & 298 of A Real American Hero

This is the Chaplain's Assistants Motor Pod's 32nd Missal

New Comics, new arrivals, and most imporantly, doing the S.L.A.M. Dance in the Cyber Castle, no wait, just reviewing 1987's G.I. Joe S.L.A.M. But before I get to that, will be talking Issues 297 & 298 of IDW's G.I. Joe A Real American Hero, by Larry Hama and the rest of the creative team and talking about some recent gets, with the main one being the G.I. Joe Classified Series Cobra B.A.T. 

Special thanks to Anything Joes Podcast ( https://anythingjoespodcast.wordpress.com ) for talking G.I. Joe Comics to help get my head together for these episodes on comics.

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Oct 05, 202244:52
The Top 10 G.I. Joes I want to send to the Cobra Rifle Range Unit

The Top 10 G.I. Joes I want to send to the Cobra Rifle Range Unit

This is the 31st Missal for the Chaplain's Assistants Motor Pod

Doing something different this time, with a list show that ties into the featured play set, the 1985 Cobra Rifle Range Unit. And what better to use the training that this facility provides, but to target some G.I. Joes, specifically, the ones I don't like too much.

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Sep 01, 202225:42
It's Terrific that no Locusts ate my copies of G.I. Joe 296

It's Terrific that no Locusts ate my copies of G.I. Joe 296

This is the 30th Missal for the Chaplain's Assistants Motor Pod

This is a fully packed episode. Starting off with my trip to Terrificon 2022.  Congratulations to Operation Recall & some results from the G.I. Joe themed tag sale. Then there's my review of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero 296 from IDW publishing and we close out by looking at the G.I. Joe Locust, from 1990.

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Aug 14, 202241:16
Patrolling the Cobra Island swamp in the Water Moccasin while reading GI Joe 295

Patrolling the Cobra Island swamp in the Water Moccasin while reading GI Joe 295

This is the 29th Missal for the Chaplain's Assistants Motor Pod

The podcast starts off with some brief news from what came out of San Diego Comic Con.
Gary then talks about some BAT ty mail calls before moving into a review of G.I. Joe A Real American Hero #295 by IDW. Closing out this episode is a closer look at the Cobra Water Moccasin from 1984.

A podcast in theme with Cobra Convergence 6 #CobraConvergence6 #CC6

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Jul 30, 202236:13
It's Classified that the Snakes HISS on Serpentor's Air Chariot (w/ Haslab & GI Joe 294, & 1986 Air Chariot) Cobra Convergence 6

It's Classified that the Snakes HISS on Serpentor's Air Chariot (w/ Haslab & GI Joe 294, & 1986 Air Chariot) Cobra Convergence 6

This is the 28th Missal for the Chaplain's Assistants Motor Pod, and it is a busy one.

Gary starts off by discussing the Haslab GI Joe Classified HISS before moving on to his recent Classified and o-ring pickups. Then he goes into a review of G.I. Joe A Real American Hero #294 by IDW. Closing out this episode is a closer look at Serpentor and his Air Chariot from 1986.

A podcast in theme with Cobra Convergence 6 #CobraConvergence6 #CC6

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Jul 13, 202248:38
Making a wish and rolling the dice with the GI Joe Pulverizer (w/ GI Joe ARAH 293 & Sat Morn Adventures 4)

Making a wish and rolling the dice with the GI Joe Pulverizer (w/ GI Joe ARAH 293 & Sat Morn Adventures 4)

It's the 27th episode of the Chaplain's Assistants Motor Pod!

Gary quickly goes over some recent mail calls before starting his latest comic reviews.

We start with IDW's G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #293 followed by G.I. Joe Saturday Morning Adventures #4.

We close out the episode looking at 1989's G.I. Joe Battleforce 2000 Pulverizer

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Jun 29, 202243:08
Hopping in the APC to go get some comics

Hopping in the APC to go get some comics

It's the 26th episode of the Chaplain's Assistants Motor Pod!

Gary quickly goes over some recent acquisitions before diving into the meat of this episode. First up, IDW's G.I. Joe Saturday Morning Adventures #3, followed by G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #292. And this episode's closer look is the A.P.C. from 1983

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Jun 12, 202245:57
Cobra at the Carnival with MAGGOTS and WORMS

Cobra at the Carnival with MAGGOTS and WORMS

After a couple of weeks Gary is back with tales of an invading Cobra at the local Church Carnival. He reminisces over the late comic legends George Perez and Neal Adams before closing out the episode with a closer look at the Cobra MAGGOT and its driver, WORMS, from 1987.

Thanks again to Casey Wheeler for the kick in the pants to review the MAGGOT. Podcast from the Pit can be found here: https://podcastfromthepit.podbean.com

fixing my Night Blaster's droopy cannon (same as the MAGGOT) https://youtu.be/pfTDIVvrlXU

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May 24, 202243:23
Creating HAVOC on vacation

Creating HAVOC on vacation

Gary is back from vacation, and he brought some GI Joes with his family to the Mouse House. Also, with Easter over, what did he finally buy? Neon 90s Figures!  Closing out this episode is a close look at 1986's HAVOC.

Joe Mauler works on Youtube and his R/C HAVOC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSguO3d3-bk

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May 09, 202234:00
Getting my CLAWs on GI Joe 291

Getting my CLAWs on GI Joe 291

On this quick 23rd episode of the Chaplain's Assistants Motor Pod, Gary talks about Operation Recall, an o-ring action figure line that's currently rolling out courtesy of 3DJoes' Carson Mataxis. Gary also talks about the latest issue of A Real American Hero (291) and he opines where it stacks up against another recent offering.

Rounding out the end of each episode is a closer look at a vehicle and this week its the 1984 Cobra Covert Light Aerial Weapon better known as the C.L.A.W.

Operation Recall can be found at: https://www.operationrecall.com

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Apr 10, 202221:24
Tilting at Windmills from reading new comics in the Sky Storm

Tilting at Windmills from reading new comics in the Sky Storm

Its the 22nd episode of the Chaplain's Assistants Motor Pod and Gary Reads the comics and gives his opinion so you can agree/disagree, or decide if you want to give the latest GI Joe releases a chance. We're talking G.I.Joe A Real American Hero 290 and Saturday Morning Adventures #2. There's also the fun new releases from Super 7, and finally, there was an invasion in Gary's Pit?

Rounding out the end of each episode is a closer look at a vehicle and this week its the 1988 G.I. Joe Skystorm and its pilot, Windmill.

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Apr 03, 202234:18
The beginning of Lent with the AGP

The beginning of Lent with the AGP

Gary's back talking about what he gave up for Lent, what new G.I. Joe adventure he's looking forward to, and what he's occupying himself with now that he closed off one aspect of collecting. He also actually opened up a G.I. Joe book and picked a vehicle, with driver, to talk about: 1988's Anti Gravity Pod and the Nullifier.

Opening up Bazooka V3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJr7pGQvQ7c&t=11s
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Creating G.I. Joe: https://www.creatinggijoe.com (Vol 8 coming soon!)

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Mar 20, 202227:21
Raiders of the Lost Month

Raiders of the Lost Month

Gary's been AWOL for the past month but he's back talking about all the little things that have occurred. Managing to take a few moments to talk about mail calls, some opinions on recent Hasbro Reveals and quick comic reviews. And there may be some familiar tangents and soap boxes, too. Closing out this episode is a look at the 1989 Raider and its commander, Hot Seat.

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Mar 04, 202243:15
Expensive fun with Kickstarters, new figures, & the Cobra Invader

Expensive fun with Kickstarters, new figures, & the Cobra Invader

On the 19th episode of the Chaplain's Assistants Motor Pod

Gary opens up with backing "Collecting the Art of G.I.Joe: A Real American Hero" Omnibus Hardcover" on Kickstarter by https://www.3djoes.com. He then talks about his first 3 acquisitions of the new year with an eerily weird longer look at Dee Jay V2. Finally he gives a full review of the 1993 G.I. Joe Star Brigade Invader.

Gary's build of the Invader on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4dIsq9mkoU&t=15s

Collecting the Art of GI Joe Omnibus Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/3djoes/collecting-the-art-of-gijoe-a-real-american-hero
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Quick Shot of Duke V3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aowfdIMv_qk&t=106s

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Feb 02, 202228:34
Dropping the Hammer on some current G.I. Joe Hasbro Pulse and IDW news!

Dropping the Hammer on some current G.I. Joe Hasbro Pulse and IDW news!

On the 18th episode of the Chaplain's Assistants Motor Pod:

Gary has thoughts on the recent news of the non-renewing of the G.I. Joe and Transfomers Licenses at IDW Publishing

Gary also talks about the recent reveals at the Hasbro Pulse G.I. Joe Fan First Friday (and realizing he completely forgot to talk about the viper 3 pack during the edit)

Closing out the episode is a review of his recently fixed up G.I. Joe Hammer from 1990, and its sister repaint, the 2002 Brawler

And because he mentioned these guys:
The Full Force Podcast: https://thefullforce.podbean.com
Talking Joe Podcast: https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk
Hooded Cobra Commander 788's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUAVU3ecTM0NlSmwgtCAoXA

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Jan 26, 202247:47
Landing at Night in the New Year

Landing at Night in the New Year

Its the beginning of the New Year and Gary is taking a look at some of his highs of 2021. Also, he discovered the box of the Cobra Night Landing in his basement and decided to take a look at them closer before stashing them away from his current G.I. Joe project.

as mentioned in the pod: 3DJoes.com the fastest growing fan resource for G.I. Joe on the web.

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Jan 11, 202227:47