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GI Joe Documentary The Story Of America's Movable Fighting Man

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This is not a cheap promo knock-off. This is a serious, well-made documentary about the history and development of GI Joe. This documentary contains interviews with many of the men and women who created Joe, and their recollections are fascinating. The majority of this 2-hour documentary is focused on the creation of Joe... My only complaint is once we launch into the history of Joe, scant little time (maybe all of 5 minutes) is spent on the Adventure Team era (1970-77). How is possible to do a 2-hour documentary on GI Joe with no mention of Kung Fu Grip or Mike Powers Atomic Man? Still, I was pleased to see how much time was spent on the '80s 3-3/4 inch Real American Hero Joes, and I was very interested to learn the story being the triumphant return of the full-sized Joe in 1991. So with my Adventure Team disappointment set aside (and maybe I'm only disappointed because this was my Joe era), I highly recommend this documentary to GI Joe fans and fans of baby boomer era toys.

EXCELLENT documentary! When it started, I thought it was going to be hokey and dull, with all the interviews etc, but it wasn't! The story was very well-written and intertwined interviews with people who were involved in the creation and development of Joe, with vintage commercials and industry footage, and views of the prototype figures and accessories. It follows the Joe story from inception in 1963 to current day conventions and collecting. I played with Joe as a kid and still have my original two Joes; this documentary was a wonderful trip down memory lane. I highly recommend this for anyone who played with Joe or collects Joe. They will love it!

The first "big kids" toy I ever wanted was a GI Joe, and getting it may still be one of my fondest birthday memories. What is it about the endless adventure possible in our pal, Joe? Every aspect is explored in this documentary. Not only was the toy conceptually risky, but the lengths that its creators went through to bring it to us are as astounding as Joe's adventures, themselves. The unlikely subject of a toy line becomes a genuinely gripping, suspenseful, and honestly moving story about art, optimism, and the beauty of play. I found myself emotionally engaged on numerous levels as the story of this piece of Americana was shared. Fans of toys, nostalgia, business, and American culture will find much to love in this documentary. I wish we could award six stars instead of five!

very informative and it showed all the people who created gijoe.must have for any collector.

My son-in-law is a collector of everything GI Joe! He was delighted to get this for Christmas and said it was great.

This documentary is a very nice suprise. It is well conceived, features great interviews and vintage commercials about G.I. Joe. A real treat for any toy collector !

This is a top grade documentary. Great care has obviously gone into its production; the visuals and sound track are excellent. I would highly recommend it- particularly to anyone with an interest in GI JOE, but I also think that it has wide appeal for all adults and children. The interviews with Joe's creators and the stories they tell are fascinating and touching. The vintage TV commercials and promotional films will give anyone who grew up in the 60's pangs of nostalgia. It will also give the children of today a rare glimpse into the time when their parents and grandparents were children. This is an upbeat, entertaining and informative film about an American icon and the heroes that made him possible.

i grew up with the "man of action" for so many years.
gi j was bar none the best action figure toyline ever
despite past competition from mego's micronauts or kenner's star wars line.

the doccumentary mostly centered who was behind the concept of joe. it was very informative and to me the real star of the show was joe himself, as in those tv ads. it brought back a lot of fond memories. i was glad that mitch (the man behind the documentary) also included a brief segment regardind a cool but all-too-short toyline..SUPER JOE. which was suppossed to be the 12 inch counterpart's successor but unfortunetly didn't live up to expectations.

it was also good to see vp kirk bozigian, after all these years.
i had the honor of meeting him at the 30th gi joe aniversary 10 years ago.

all in all a cool retrospective on one of america's greatest icons.

This documentary is flawless with great detail going into its production. The visuals created by the filmmakers are outstanding, as well as the behind the scenes footage. Being able to put a face to the names of individuals that are responsible for Joe's existance makes the production even more personal. The extras, (original commercials, etc.), makes this an informative and entertaining documentary that puts GI Joe into perspective: he is a toy as well as an icon, and should be treated as both. A must for all collectors as well as those who love nastolgia.