I think there were 6 total at the time that I had bought back in the 1960s along with some of the equipment. I don't recall giving them to my brother, but he had a claim on them and they were in his possession. It was like when I returned from the military, he had them. So when I moved here, I just grabbed the box with them in it. They had not been taken care of and a lot of stuff is missing pieces. I guess I can say my GI Joes have returned to me.

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Michelle

Like I said, they weren't very well taken care of. Supposed to tell which branch of service by the hair color. Straightening things up a bit and found an outfit for him. He took a bit of cleaning, possibly laid around more due to his broken leg.

Just a thought that the GI Joes might have been considered ok, being dolls for boys. Still not knowing if either parent would approve girl dolls. I did buy captain Action and the GI Joes before my dad died, All my Barbies and others were bought after he died.



Michelle

GI Joe was a hero. He should contact the VA and file a disability claim. 

Ordered another land rover. I think the first one I've had for over 20 years, bought for my Lara Croft.
The second one was bought for parts as I had lost the steering wheel from the first one, then found a steering wheel online. I have ordered a third land rover, this time it is a Palitoy (UK version). And it will need some work, missing front bumper, etc.



Original to me, Geyperman (Spanish version).....Second, Group Action Joe (French Version)
Notice both have the steering wheel on the left. The one on right came with the wrong stickers

Finally received the 3rd Land Rover.



The middle one is missing the hood and windshield, or should I say bonnet and windscreen.
Two of them are missing the front bumpers. All three were shipped from USA addresses so none had the high international shipping. Using damaged vehicles, I can customize them without devaluing them.



Depending on how I might want to do the rear, I have some rear bumpers to do. I'll need to view full size vehicles to see what they look like. I might do some side panels to make them more realistic.
It was interesting to watch the video converting one to a pink SAS Pink Panther.
Michelle

When I moved into this house, Some of my dolls got put into wooden boxes. Actually most were in the boxes prior to my move. They are just stacked, a modular shelving idea. All I had to do was grab the box, leaving the dolls in them, tip them back, and put them in my truck.

Anyway these four ended up next to the computer, and became an inspiration. they have been there since the move.



First is Killer Kiyoha, I think the mail delivery just tossed it up on our deck, and the dog tore it open. I did manage to find everything.

Killer Kiyoha says we will fight.
She Ra says we have the power.
Tomb Raider says life is an adventure.
Leeloo says not without permission.

Quote from: Michelle_K on April 27, 2025, 12:26:41 PMFirst is Killer Kiyoha, I think the mail delivery just tossed it up on our deck, and the dog tore it open.

Haha, I guess that explains the Bayer bottle in the picture!

Quote from: Michelle_K on April 27, 2025, 12:26:41 PMKiller Kiyoha says we will fight.
She-Ra says we have the power.
Tomb Raider says life is an adventure.
Leeloo says not without permission.

I love this! Did you give them a group name, like "The Fantastic Four" or something equally epic?



~ Lilis 💗

Beautiful, MichelleK! Guardians of the Ether Galaxy?

Finally got the garage cleaned out. Trying to figure out what to put in it.



I am considering building a new garage. It would be 4 ft. by 4 ft., with removable walls for making videos

Michelle

I like the handcuffs on the wall. 

Captain Action and Lady Action.



They did make a collector doll of Lady Action, but I believe it was 18 inches tall. This is my version.

Michelle

I know it is not Barbie size. But they also make GI Joes in 6 inch size. I had considered once to measure the doll house and convert it to Barbie size.



Below the doll house is Joe's garage. Above the dollhouse is my Mego Star Trek playset. It is a "Planet of the Apes" figure in the captain's chair.

Michelle