Gi Joburg

We finally have a chat with the most exciting name in action figure design today, Mr Bobby Vala of Valaverse.com and the Action Force Kickstarter. We reflect on his incredible journey and what will no doubt be the first chapter in a storied career of independent toy production. As of this episode's publishing, there is one week to go to show support and bring these glorious toys into existence so head on down to https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/actionforce/action-force We wouldn't be underselling it to say that action figure fans everywhere are very fortunate to have a man this passionate, talented and caring working in toys today.   

Put in the earbuds and step into the buzz of JOE FEST 2019.  Catch up with Cujo on the con floor as he chats with some of GI JOE's deepest names.  Don't sweat the Georgia Summer heat, only chill beats in here.  Featured Artists: Night Raptor Sangam Ben X Nolan Nocturne 84 Jacob Newman Space Lime Nomyn

Our inside man has the inside scoop on his JoeFest experience! And Steve begins his China travel diaries with a segment on "What's On Chinese TV?"

Just like the title suggests, this is a random grab-bag of topics from the Joburgers NOT at JoeFest this weekend. But we don't mind, instead we threw a party, and you're all invited!

Hours into days, days into weeks- catch up with Cujo as he chats up some of the deepest names in pop culture from Designer Con to SoCal Joe Show.  All roads lead to GI JOE but you may have to face Destro first.     Track List: Forhill & Unfound Johnny Rehab 84 Blanco Billions Skitchy Aestral Yunkuza

We chat to longtime friend and supporter of the channel, Ronald Hof on the topic of restoring these gorgeous toys of our youth to their former glory. Ron is a master of the restorations game, and it's certainly a topic we've been itching to discuss with him for some time. After all, he's the guy responsible for getting GI Joburg its very own Defiant Launch Complex. We also discuss the man's favourite toys and collecting philosophy. So climb into Ron's toyroom with us and Live The Adventure! 

It's Rob versus Paul in the ultimate GI Joburg Quiz! With special appearance by Steve's mom! Enjoy the thrills, spills, and raw entertainment of nerds challenging themselves on Joburg trivia for fabulous prizes and the title of Ultimate GI Joburg Champion 2019! WOOOOOO!!!

Avengers: Endgame is up for discussion. Spoilers for the film, naturally... and a healthy dose of spoilers for the Game of Thrones finale too! If you love the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this is the show for you!    'nuff said!

Hot on the heels of Recondo's fight for survival on YouTube in "Blood In The Water", we recorded this pod to reflect on behind-the-scenes shenanigans. Steve and Rob's childhood friend, Alastair joins the fray (he's the reason we have a concluding chapter to begin with!). In the second half, the gang discuss new toys they got in, with an unexpected debate on who is the best Slaughter's Renegade! And if you'd like to help a fellow Joe content-creator realize a dream, check out JoeMotionVideo's GoFundMe. He wants to make an appearance at JoeFest this year but needs our help. And take it from us, attending a convention on our favourite toyline is a profound experience. So if you are in a position to help a fellow Joe-Bro, click the link below! https://www.gofundme.com/joefest-in-georgia-2019

What?! No Avengers episode?! Thanos may have wanted to save the universe by snapping half of us out of existence... but there is another way! Join us as we offer sincere appreciation of GI Joe's Eco Warrior toys. And a bathtub squeezy toy named Finback...

We're back! Spread around all corners of the globe, GI Joburg is here with the scoop on their most notorious awkward weapons! We also climb into a discussion of the definitive Road Pig and upcoming conventions.    And if you're looking to pick up some exclusive GI Joburg shirts and paraphernalia, we have a Teespring and Redbubble account! Check us out here: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/gijoburg?ref=shop_category_refinement https://teespring.com/search?q=gi%20joburg&c=t_shirt  And for those super sweet Brian Miller Rattler and Skystriker posters at a great discount, here’s the link! https://oktopolis.com/products/g-i-joe-vs-cobra  

So GI Joburg finally made good on their threats to put the Flagg to sea. Check out our Blazing Sand series and then give this ep a whirl for the inside scoop!   Part I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ls6yh4g4C0   Part II https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVezz30s7_E   Part III https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34a7W5guEec  

So the less celebrated decade of the vintage Real America Hero toyline gets some love in this episode as we look at 12 (or so...) card artworks, comparing them side by side and voting for an overall favourite pick. We took to Twitter and Facebook to gather listener favourites, put ALL of them into a box and drew them. We even recorded it and popped it onto YouTube here! Cowabunga dudes!  

Cujo presents a series of engrossing interviews recorded at the recent Long Beach Comic Convention. The topic? GI Joe, of course!  Featuring the tracks of: NEVAEH / we're through HAVET / warmth NIGHT NOTE / Somewhere in orbit FLEECE / whatcanido KILLSTARR / In Motion Gravitation /Space Chill HALOED / The Imaginal OneAmbient4 / Utopia

What an incredible year! 2018! Awesome guests on the show; the expansion of the YouTube channel; the SUCCESSFUL GoFundMe campaign; JOECON (!!!); new friends; new toys; and finally a Jinx to Steve's Falcon. It's a bumper episode of enthusiastic boys and their beloved hobby. Hope you enjoy listening to the fun as much as we enjoyed recording it.   Track Featured in Cujo's Filecard insert: Chronopolis by Ivan Black

It Christmas time again! Rob, Paul and Steve chat about the issue that plagues all collectors around this time of year - making space for new toys! Steve calls it "downsizing"... Paul prefers to just call it "collecting goals". Whatever you call it, it's time we had "the talk"! We also weigh in on the Snake Eyes film, and cap things off with some festive fun!   HO HO HO Everybody, Merry Christmas!

It was the podcast that almost never happened... three times (at least). Maybe we should have taken the hint... But we defied fate and the powers that be to bring you a discussion of the greatest controversy classic GI Joe: ARAH ever produced: Cobra La (lalalalalalalalalala!).   We talk the three-pack, weird historical coincidences, and our VERY varied reception of this animation milestone. Plus a little much needed reflection and thanks-giving for the epic year that was 2018.   Yo Joburg everybody!

What, the episode title wasn't enough? We chat to the one and only Rap Viper in this episode about his new album, Rhyme Your Business. Of course the usual toy nostalgia trip ensues as we get down to what makes the premier GI Joe lyricist tick.    Like the tunes? Head over to https://propsdept.bandcamp.com/ and check out Wordburglar's albums!  In this podcast we feature: Input Blitz feat. Mega Ran (prod. by MisterE, cuts by DJ Irate); Wrong Ralph Pulaski [Cobrapocalypse Pt. 1] (prod. by Timbuktu, cuts by DJ Irate); and of course, Rap-Viper - Wordburglar (prod. by MisterE)    And if you want a good cause to support this festive, check out Half The Battle's charity drive at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvNvIaC99-I  

Happy Halloween everyone! The GI Joburg team join forces to author a spooky tale of three Cobra agents' attempt to escape a grizzly fate in the buried freighter on Cobra Island. We have no idea what comes next! Enjoy the madness...

So our buddy and customizer extraordinaire Jim Godfrey had a chance meet up with Bob Brechin of Palitoy fame. Bob was there in the heydays of Action Man, and was the man chiefly responsible for the initial 1/18 scale Action Force figures. Naturally a full-blown, Full-Force discussion of those awesome oddities from the Island Nation follows as we get into some of Jim's most beloved British action figures and vehicles!