Japanese GI Joe
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Japanese GI Joe
I've been getting interested in Japanese GI Joe lately, for some reason.
I was searching ebay and I found out that Takara released the original GI Joe vs Cobra toys in Japan back in the 80's (with some really sweet packaging).
http://search.ebay.com/Japan-gi-joe_W0Q ... Z1QQfsooZ1
Anybody know any more info about GI Joe in Japan (aside from the original line inspiring Microman, which inspired Microchange, which was a part of the original Transformer line)?
Maybe a website with some pics?
One weird thing I noticed just from looking at the boxes, Duke is called "Grant" in Japan for some reason.
I was searching ebay and I found out that Takara released the original GI Joe vs Cobra toys in Japan back in the 80's (with some really sweet packaging).
http://search.ebay.com/Japan-gi-joe_W0Q ... Z1QQfsooZ1
Anybody know any more info about GI Joe in Japan (aside from the original line inspiring Microman, which inspired Microchange, which was a part of the original Transformer line)?
Maybe a website with some pics?
One weird thing I noticed just from looking at the boxes, Duke is called "Grant" in Japan for some reason.
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Originally, G.I. Joe was called "Combat Joe" in Japan, from what I read... Might be one of those internet legends, though.
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If you haven't checked http://yojoe.com/international/japan/ it has some basic stuff.
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Originally posted by Cliffjumper
If you haven't checked http://yojoe.com/international/japan/ it has some basic stuff.
Cool.
I checked the names on the back of one of the cards, they're all the same save for Duke being called Grant.
And one other I can't figure out...
GI Joe figure number G-07 is named "Mick". Who the heck is that?
I found the toy but I can't identify it. He's in the top right side, between Gung-Ho and Snowjob. Anyone tell me who he is?
Originally posted by DrSpengler
GI Joe figure number G-07 is named "Mick". Who the heck is that?
He resembles Rock 'N Roll from the cartoon.
The color of the in your picture seems to differ a little from the picture I found of Rock 'N Roll's figure. http://www.yojoe.com/action/82/82card/rocknroll.jpg
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maybe rock and roll is named after the rolling stones frontman?
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