Ultimate Guide to G.I. Joe 1982-1994 (Paperback)

by Mark Bellomo (Author)

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Product Description
Introduced in the 1980s, the 3 3/4-inch G.I. Joe became an instant hit. Today, the first run of these action figures (1982-1994) has become one of the hottest collectibles in the toy-collecting hobby. The Ultimate Guide to G.I. Joe 1982-1994 is the must-have resource for enthusiasts, with more coverage than any other book available.

This comprehensive, full-color reference features 1,000 brilliant photos, identification information and current collector pricing for 350 action figures and 240 vehicles and accessories.

-The most comprehensive coverage available anywhere -1,000 full color, detailed photos -Coverage of 350 action figures and 240 vehicles and accessories, with current pricing and identification information

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (May 6, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873416694
• ISBN-13: 978-0873416696
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #189,491 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Of Its Kind - Anywhere! Anytime! A+++++++, December 16, 2005

By	Stace - See all my reviews

This is, without hesitation, THE best toy reference guide I have ever read. It's a well written book... it's fun, informative, and has no competition as far as I can see. Bellomo gives you info on all aspects of the world of G.I.Joe: all figures, all accessories, all vehicles, all playsets, all for YOUR fun and for your personal info. Wizard Magazine just released an Ultimate (!?!) G.I. Joe guide in this month's issue of ToyFare Magazine (12/05) and it was RIDICULOUS compared to Bellomo's excellent TEN STAR book. There are SOOOOOOOO many other Joe Guides out there that are complete crap, but NOT THIS BOOK! Great intro, great index, great summaries of the charcters PLUS lots upon lots of new info on characters that I've never seen ANYWHERE before. One of the BEST gifts I've ever received and it has FORCED me to get back in to G.I.Joe collecting and my collection again, not that that's a bad thing ;) . The simple fact that Bellomo took every pic, wrote every word, and owns every single toy in the book is unbelieveable, but to put this book together for all of us to enjoy is even cooler... I hear (according to the great web site [...]) that he's currently writing a second edition wih some minor corrections and bonus pages with interviews with Hasbro designers from the 1980's PLUS some of the true minds behind the Joe Team's backstory like Mr. Kirk Bozigian, Mr. Ronald Rudat, and Mr. Larry Hama. YES!!! I've been reading this book for a week straight and I'm not bored yet, and I'm halfway done.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great job overall, December 4, 2005

By	James E. Hayen - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I will start by saying I think this is just about the best book of its kind on the market. Lots of great pictures and item details. I wish book space hadn't been given for a price guide however because price guides in books are only a snapshot in time and 1-2 years from now may be worthless, but the toy history will last forever. Then only real price guide in my opinion is eBay and I wish people would stop putting price guides in publication. I also agree with a prior comment that most vehicle pictures were just top down shots and I think isometric shots of all vehicles would have been more valuable. Also a picture of the carded figures/boxed vehicles would have added nicely. Gripes out of the way, I do think that the amount of information and the order presented worked very effectively and I have not found another publication that comes close.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I HAVE WAITED YEARS FOR THIS!!!!!, May 3, 2005

By	Big Brian "Big Brian" (Delaware) - See all my reviews

I bought this when I saw it advertized online and thought I'd give it a chance. WHAT A PAY OFF!!! UNBELIEVEABLE!!! I already have a bunch of little Joe guides (Desimone's, Lee's), and didn't know what to expect. And from the first page to the very last image, this is the most important book I ever read on 3 3/4" Joes. Not only will it help me complete my collection with piecing figures and vehicles together, I think it says there are 1300 pics in the book - but there's a BUNCH more, AND ALL FULL COLOR. The guy who created G.I. Joe wrote the intro, and its really insightful!!! This is the most imformational action figure guide I've ever seen, Star Wars, Transformers, whatever. The research it must have taken to put this together is ASTOUNDING cause there are blurbs for every single figure (500+ with little bios and notes from Hasbro resources and file cards) every vehicle (300+ with technical details like ACTUAL MISSILE NAMES) and accessory (even variations!!!). This is like a Joe Bible. And even if your not a Joe fan, like you just watched the cartoon - the memories that come back from reading this thing!!! TEN STARS!!! AWESOME!!! GET IT FOR EVERY JOE FAN!!!