Order of Battle Podcast episode 130

At Assembly Required 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa, Jason and Josh Blaylock sat down to chat Disavowed. Their conversation went from GIJoe to the comics industry to the 80s and 90s and beyond. But they also focused on Josh’s latest Secret Paramilitary project, Disavowed. 

Disavowed has a lot of meaning for GIJoe fans, secret government agency fandoms, and for Josh specifically and he’s taking ownership of it in a huge way. He’s creating not just an homage, but a whole vibe of the late 80’s, early 90’s and today with his decades jumping tale of United Five and their secret missions around the world. 

Break out your old Betamaxx tapes, beepers, and British Knight pump high tops, grab your bowl of Booberry cereal and get ready for Disavowed. 

https://massivepublishing.com/collections/the-disavowed

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 Order of Battle Podcast episode 129

Alyosha, sometimes known as JE Russell, sat down with Jason to talk about Kickin’ the Chicken: A Toy Horse Story. 

This is Chicken Fried Toys most recent kickstarter and it’s coming to a close. This run is all about horses, a mule, and a tongue in cheek homage to our favorite 80’s toyline: Cow-Bruh. Also in this line is the face sculpt of Ron Rudat, the figure designer known for creating the Cobra symbol and the first 120+ GIJoe figures from 1982 to 1986 ! 

The kickstarter ends on Monday, 18 November at 7:30pm (1930) Central Standard Time. So do not delay! Do your all in and add a few hundred Cow-Bruh troop builders to your Dime Novel Legends display. Create the 19th century version of your favorite 80’s bad guy organization! And the heroes that fought ‘em.

Chicken Fried Toys: Dime Novel Legends: https://chickenfriedtoys.com/
Kickin’ the Chicken: A Toy Horse Story: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/chickenfriedtoys/kicken-that-chicken-a-toy-horse-story

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Order of Battle Podcast episode 120

Joel and Jason sit down to discuss Eagle Force, Skybound’s comics, ARMOR IV, and the summer’s shows. It’s a classic boys rambling through their excitement of GIJoe. 

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NEW PODCAST EPISODE!
The Order of Battle Podcast episode 43 is here!
Roger Taft and Josh Eggebeen were once again able to sit down with us to discuss their Herculean project, After Action Report, vol 1: Marvel Era 1982-1996. But this time it’s not a Kickstarter dream hoping to be reality. This time it’s reality and we’re just waiting on a pallet of books from China to the US! 
The conversation goes beyond volume one, looking at their roadmap of volume two - five. We talk about crazy foreign versions with wild deviations from Hama’s versions, uncovering truths about how the books were made, and comics professionals who are on board with this endeavor. 
You seriously do not want to miss this series of Reference Guides even if you aren’t a big comic book collector. It’s going to be as important as Bellamy, RAHC, DeClassified, Action Figure Archive, and others. 
I’m going to be chasing Roger and Josh for many years to come, begging them to give us more and more secrets and anecdotes as they continue educating our community in the realm of GI Joe comic books and appearances. 
If you didn’t kickstart the guide, you can buy it here:  www.afteractionreport.net
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE!   The Order of Battle Podcast episode 42 is here!   Where to start? Where to end? Joe Fest 2021 is done and dusted but we’re still feeling high!
Joel met up with Jason and A in Augusta Georgia for Joe Fest (4th) 2021. Rynoe joined the boys along with 5000+ other GI Joe fans. The show was Friday 25 June through Sunday 27 June, but we were there communing with our tribe Thursday through Monday, for an extra bit of refueling the old life systems. 
It’s not the traditional family vacation, but being with your tribe sharing your hunts, breaking bread, clinking glasses, laughing and embellishing stories is what keeps the fires burning if you’re a toy and comics collector. 
Here are some amazing creative people and things you should check out:  Call Sign Longbow : https://cslongbow.com/ James Duffy’s DioDisplays : https://www.diodisplay.com/ James Kavanaugh Jr’s RAHC Guides : https://www.rahcguide.com/ Spero Toys Animal Warriors of the Kingdom : https://sperotoys.com/ Complex Base Building System : http://www.complexbases.com/ After Action Report : https://afteractionreport.net/ Jason Sobol : http://jasonsobolart.com/ Mark Pennington : https://www.3djoes.com/mark-pennington.html Ron Rudat : https://www.3djoes.com/ron-rudat.html Alex Sanchez : https://www.facebook.com/ironhed/
Join our conversation and start looking at the next shows in your area, region, or get in a car/plane and come out to one you’ve always heard about. The Order of Battle’s next show is Kentuckiana in Louisville Kentucky at the end of July. Where’s yours? 
Joe Fest: www.joefestusa.com Kentuckiana: www.kygijoe.com
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Order of Battle is excited to partner with Joe Fest, a Real Augusta Comic and Toy Show! 
Joe Fest has welcomed Order of Battle Podcast to the team helping provide news and updates leading up through the last couple months to the 25-27 June GI Joe convention. Look for news as mini-episodes throughout May and June discussing panels, guests, events and vendors. 
This is the last last last mini episode for the 2021 JoeFest! 

We're running a couple days late on a longer JoeFest episode edit. Apologies for the delay and we'll see you here in just a couple days.
Find Order of Battle Podcast on your favorite podcast aggregator, at www.orderofbattlepod.com, on Twitter @orderofbattlepd, and Instagram @orderofbattlepod. 
You can follow JoeFest news, buy tickets, and book your hotel at www.joefestusa.com. You can also follow the show on Instagram @joefest_toy_comic, on Twitter @JoefestToyComic and on Facebook. 

Order of Battle is excited to partner with Joe Fest, a Real Augusta Comic and Toy Show! 
Joe Fest has welcomed Order of Battle Podcast to the team helping provide news and updates leading up through the last couple months to the 25-27 June GI Joe convention. Look for news as mini-episodes throughout May and June discussing panels, guests, events and vendors. 
This is the last mini episode for the 2021 Joe Fest. We’ll be in Augusta tomorrow and report back next week. We truly hope to see you there. 
Find Order of Battle Podcast on your favorite podcast aggregator, at www.orderofbattlepod.com, on Twitter @orderofbattlepd, and Instagram @orderofbattlepod. 
You can follow JoeFest news, buy tickets, and book your hotel at www.joefestusa.com. You can also follow the show on Instagram @joefest_toy_comic, on Twitter @JoefestToyComic and on Facebook. 

#gijoe

Order of Battle is excited to partner with Joe Fest, a Real Augusta Comic and Toy Show! 
Joe Fest has welcomed Order of Battle Podcast to the team helping provide news and updates leading up through the last couple months to the 25-27 June GI Joe convention. Look for news as mini-episodes throughout May and June discussing panels, guests, events and vendors. 
This time we’re spotlighting JoeFest Exclusives! Both the show itself and several artists, guests, and vendors are bringing exclusives that you can only get here. 
Exclusives, by their nature, are limited in quantities and availability. Get yours while supplies last and enhance your show experience with some great additions to your play or display collections.
Find Order of Battle Podcast on your favorite podcast aggregator, at www.orderofbattlepod.com, on Twitter @orderofbattlepd, and Instagram @orderofbattlepod. 
You can follow JoeFest news, buy tickets, and book your hotel at www.joefestusa.com. You can also follow the show on Instagram @joefest_toy_comic, on Twitter @JoefestToyComic and on Facebook. 

NEW PODCAST EPISODE!   The Order of Battle Podcast episode 41 is here!   Inundated with toy announcements and preorders, Joel and Jason talk about Star Wars, Ghostbusters, Mezco Rumble Society, and of course GI Joe! It is no surprise how happy they are with Timber, Vapor, Roadblock, and more. 
They announce some shirt and sticker news, talk articulation, and are stressed out at how close to JoeFest it is. Hopefully you stop by the table, grab stickers, buy one of the limited shirts, and just Talk Toys. 
As mentioned at the end of each episode, the logo was made by Rynoe. In this episode, the boys also talk about other Rynoe art and express their love of his work. You can find Rynoe on Instagram @rynoe81. You should definitely know him in the Joe community and follow his art! 
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Order of Battle is excited to partner with Joe Fest, a Real Augusta Comic and Toy Show! 
Joe Fest has welcomed Order of Battle Podcast to the team helping provide news and updates leading up through the last couple months to the 25-27 June GI Joe convention. Look for news as mini-episodes throughout May and June discussing panels, guests, events and vendors. 
This time we’re spotlighting Jason Mark Sobol!
Jason can be found on Twitter @jasonsobolart, Instagram @jasonsobol, YouTube @jason sobol art, and Facebook.com/jason.m.sobol. 
Find Order of Battle Podcast on your favorite podcast aggregator, at www.orderofbattlepod.com, on Twitter @orderofbattlepd, and Instagram @orderofbattlepod. 
You can follow JoeFest news, buy tickets, and book your hotel at www.joefestusa.com. You can also follow the show on Instagram @joefest_toy_comic, on Twitter @JoefestToyComic and on Facebook. 

#gijoe

Order of Battle is excited to partner with Joe Fest, a Real Augusta Comic and Toy Show! 
Joe Fest has welcomed Order of Battle Podcast to the team helping provide news and updates leading up through the last couple months to the 25-27 June GI Joe convention. Look for news as mini-episodes throughout May and June discussing panels, guests, events and vendors. 
This time we’re spotlighting Robert Atkins!
Robert can be found on Twitter and Instagram @RobertAtkinsArt. He is also Robert Atkins Art on Facebook. He has an art page at http://robertatkinsart.blogspot.com/. 
Find Order of Battle Podcast on your favorite podcast aggregator, at www.orderofbattlepod.com, on Twitter @orderofbattlepd, and Instagram @orderofbattlepod. 
You can follow JoeFest news, buy tickets, and book your hotel at www.joefestusa.com. You can also follow the show on Instagram @joefest_toy_comic, on Twitter @JoefestToyComic and on Facebook. 
#gijoe

Order of Battle is excited to partner with Joe Fest, a Real Augusta Comic and Toy Show! 
Joe Fest has welcomed Order of Battle Podcast to the team helping provide news and updates leading up through the last couple months to the 25-27 June GI Joe convention. Look for news as mini-episodes throughout May and June discussing panels, guests, events and vendors. 
This time we’re spotlighting Ron Rudat! 
Ron can be found on Twitter @Artist151, he’s on Facebook active in the GIJoe groups, his paintings can be found at www.fineartamerica.com/profiles/ron-rudat. And you can find dozens of articles, write-ups and interviews all over YouTube and the Internet. 
Find Order of Battle Podcast on your favorite podcast aggregator, at www.orderofbattlepod.com, on Twitter @orderofbattlepd, and Instagram @orderofbattlepod. 
You can follow JoeFest news, buy tickets, and book your hotel at www.joefestusa.com. You can also follow the show on Instagram @joefest_toy_comic, on Twitter @JoefestToyComic and on Facebook. 
#gijoe

Order of Battle is excited to partner with Joe Fest, a Real Augusta Comic and Toy Show! 
Joe Fest has welcomed Order of Battle Podcast to the team helping provide news and updates leading up through the last couple months to the 25-27 June GI Joe convention. Look for news as mini-episodes throughout May and June discussing panels, guests, events and vendors. 
This time we’re spotlighting Jamie Sullivan
Jamie can be found on Instagram @jamiesullivanillustration, or on Twitter and Facebook @ JSIandDesign 


Find Order of Battle Podcast on your favorite podcast aggregator, at www.orderofbattlepod.com, on Twitter @orderofbattlepd, and Instagram @orderofbattlepod. 
You can follow JoeFest news, buy tickets, and book your hotel at www.joefestusa.com. You can also follow the show on Instagram @joefest_toy_comic, on Twitter @JoefestToyComic and on Facebook. 
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Order of Battle Podcast episode 119

A took over, again, for a short but sweet update on his experience as a collector. Importantly, he’s excited for JoeFest so make sure you meet up with Joel, Jason, and A in Augusta, GA ! 

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We’re back with another great update from JoeFest, a Real Augusta Toy Show! 
None other than our community’s own Mark Pennington is going to be a guest at JoeFest this June! Mark is a previous Hasbro designer having worked on the GI Joe toy line in the late 80’s. 
If you aren’t sure who Mark designed, grab whatever your favorite figure was in 88 and 89 and chances are, he’s your guy! Mark’s character designs started showing up in 1987 and he was prolific through 1990. Personally some of my favorites are Hit & Run, Iron Grenadier, v2 Destro, and Hydro-Viper. But honestly, that’s barely scratching the surface! 
And I’m not even bringing up everything he’s done outside of GI Joe...
Bring your comics and file cards to be signed and let him know how much we love his era of GI Joe. I’m hoping he brought some original art and I’ll be begging him to do a piece for me. Who would I ask him to do? Secto-Viper? Techno-Viper? Scoop? V2 Rock N Roll?  Oh no… this is too hard. 
Glad I have 4 weeks to figure it out.
Mark is on Instagram @markpenningtonart, he’s on Facebook and mpennington.faso.com

NEW PODCAST EPISODE!   The Order of Battle Podcast episode 39 is here!   We’re a month out from JoeFest. Joel and Jason meet to talk about what they’ve gotten in recently, the Mezco hole they’ve both fallen into, and JoeFest. Warning, we gush about Rynoe’s (@rynoe81 on IG) artwork a bunch. A sat down with Jason separately and he listed his JoeFest hopes and is excited to meet the one and only Sgt Slaughter. 
Hopefully you can make it to JoeFest in Augusta, GA. It’s 25-27 June. I know it may be a far trip, but it’s gonna be worth it. The Joe Community does it up right at this show. 
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Order of Battle is excited to partner with Joe Fest, a Real Augusta Comic and Toy Show! 
Joe Fest has welcomed Order of Battle Podcast to the team helping provide news and updates leading up through the last couple months to the 25-27 June GI Joe convention. Look for news as mini-episodes throughout May and June discussing panels, guests, events and vendors. 
Find Order of Battle Podcast on your favorite podcast aggregator, at www.orderofbattlepod.com, on Twitter @orderofbattlepd, and Instagram @orderofbattlepod. 
You can follow JoeFest news, buy tickets, and book your hotel at www.joefestusa.com. You can also follow the show on Instagram @joefest_toy_comic, on Twitter @JoefestToyComic and on Facebook. 
Mark can be found on Twitter @markeweber, on Facebook active in the GI Joe groups and he’s a regular host on the What’s On Joe Mind YouTube show and podcast (https://whatsonjoemind.podbean.com/). 

NEW PODCAST EPISODE!   The Order of Battle Podcast episode 38 is here!   Joel and Jason have been cast aside. It’s no longer their podcast! A has taken the reins, bringing in Stephen of GI Joburg to talk toys. The boys wander all over the board but in the end, it’s more than clear that a passion for playing is what drives this team up. 
Maybe Joel and Jason can get guest spots on future episodes, but for now, enjoy A’s Order of Battle! Thanks Stephen! 
Stephen is on Twitter and Instagram @gijoburg and GIJoburg is on Facebook, YouTube, and www.gijoburg.podbean.com. 
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Order of Battle is excited to partner with Joe Fest, a Real Augusta Comic and Toy Show! 
Joe Fest has welcomed Order of Battle Podcast to the team helping provide news and updates leading up through the last couple months to the 25-27 June GI Joe convention. Look for news in mini-episodes throughout May and June discussing panels, guests, events and vendors. 
Find Order of Battle Podcast on your favorite podcast aggregator, at www.orderofbattlepod.com, on Twitter @orderofbattlepd, and Instagram @orderofbattlepod. 
You can follow JoeFest news, buy tickets, and book your hotel at www.joefestusa.com. You can also follow the show on Instagram @joefest_toy_comic, on Twitter @JoefestToyComic and on Facebook. 
Brian is on Twitter and Instagram @brian_shearer, he’s also on both YouTube and Facebook. His direct website is www.Brian-Shearer.com
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE!   The Order of Battle Podcast episode 37 is here!   It’s that time again, Ed joins us to talk about the upcoming 2021 Joe Fest GI Joe convention. Ed joins Jason and Joel to reminisce about previous Joe Fests and discuss changes to this year’s event. We walk through vendors, some layout changes, Marauder Task Force, JE Russel’s Toy Custom Class, and more. We even announce that Order of Battle Podcast will be officially there, so stop by the table and see us. 
It’s going to be safe, but it’s also going to be a party. 
Ed also let us know that 80’s Toys of Princeton (https://www.facebook.com/80stoysprincetonwv/) is sponsoring a signing appearance of none other than Brian Cummings (http://thebriancummings.com/), aka DR MIND BENDER!
Please go to www.joefestusa.com to book tickets and hotel rooms. 25-27 June is just around the corner! We hope to see you there.
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE!   The Order of Battle Podcast episode 36 is here!   Jason and A went to Toylanta, https://www.joelanta.org/ in Marietta, GA. A handful of HTF o-ring GI Joes, some fun 12” GI Joes, Captain Action, insanely cool dioramas, and introducing A to the three day con schedule. 
At the show we ran into Roger and Josh with their upcoming After Action Report: The GI Joe Comic Book Collecting Guide (https://www.afteractionreport.net/). That book is coming along splendidly and will be incredible once in all our hands. Ed Schumacher of Joe Fest (https://www.joefestusa.com) and Brian Kossin of Retro-Toy Con (https://retro-toycon.com/), preparing for their shows later this year. And Jason went hard in acrylic with Encased Collectibles. 
Lots of other friends, pizzas, late nights, nerd rants, lies, jokes and laughs. A solid show with solid friends and memories.
Questions for you! 

• Were you at Toylanta? If so what did you pick up and what was your favorite part of the show?
• Are you a backer of After Action Report?
• Will you be at Joe Fest in June? Kentuckiana in July? Retro-Toy con in the fall? 

You can hit us with the answers to these, and any questions/comments you might have. Join our conversation!
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE!   The Order of Battle Podcast episode 35 is here!   Joel is signed up for the JoeFest Marauder Task Force event. Jason and A went to a toy show in Trinity Alabama. The three guys watched the opening salvo of GI Joe Renegades. All three loved it so far. Joel took advantage of ROMA Collectibles mid-March sale to get more Spero Animal Warriors of the Kingdom figures. And,Jason received volume seven of Dan Klingensmith Jr’s incredible book series Creating GIJoe (previously known as 3.75 Joes). 
Questions for you! 

• Are you signed up for the MTF event at JoeFest?
• Any toy shows near you ? 
• Do you have Dan’s book series?
• What have you gotten in lately?

If you don’t have Creating GIJoe, get it here: https://www.creatinggijoe.com/
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE!   The Order of Battle Podcast episode 34 is here!   Joel received his Zica and Spero action figures and he is impressed! Jason and A are playing with a GI Joe Hammer and watching Galactic Gale Baxinger anime. They also discuss the Funskool Battle Hawk and a mashup inspired by the modern GI Joe Sky Patrol.  

Will you be pre-ordering Mezco Destro?  Have you bought any 1:18 3rd party company figures? 

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NEW PODCAST EPISODE!   The Order of Battle Podcast episode 33 is here!   Joel is taking a deep dive into a couple more 1:18 scale independent action figure companies. We go down the Zica Toys and Animal Kingdom rabbit hole. Jason is neck deep in Star Wars books and waiting on a number of items to land so he can discuss them. 
The boys also discuss their adult life long relationship with late night crowded rooms. How its been impacting them lately and why they are looking toward Joe Fest. 
Have you bought any 1:18 3rd party company figures?  Pre-ordered the Joy Toy dio sets?  Going to Joe Fest at all? 

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Order of Battle Podcast episode 118

Carson Mataxis is back. He last sat down with Jason to talk Operation Recall in episode 68 and the project was new. Now he’s two years in and there’s a lot to discuss! Also, his incredible book, The Art of GIJoe: A Real American Hero Omnibus Hardcover has shipped out. Two insanely large projects to discuss. 

Get your updates on the book, the Blu-Ray companion, Operation: Recall, JoeFest, and more. This sit down is two friends catching up and celebrating two amazing projects. Get involved and get your copy of the hardcover, operation recall figures, and more. 

Carson: www.3djoes.com
Omnibus: https://www.theartofgijoe.com/
Operation Recall: https://www.operationrecall.com/

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All of the Operation Recall Episodes so far: 

• OoB Ep 68: Carson - https://audioboom.com/posts/8119796-68-operation-recall-launches-into-battle
• OR 01: Gabriel Magnum - Breacher: https://audioboom.com/posts/8134670-or-01-breacher-with-gabriel-mangum
• OR 02: Chad LaForce - Cadaver: https://audioboom.com/posts/8128696-or-02-cadaver-with-chad-laforce
• OR 04 and 17: David Emmanuelli - Sol Eagle Guerrero and General Montifero: https://audioboom.com/posts/8165514-or-4-and-17-sol-eagle-guerrero-and-general-montifero-david-emmanuelli
• OR 05: Chris Scott - Dark Reapers: https://audioboom.com/posts/8149573-or-05-lost-castigadores-chris-scott
• OR 08: Bobby - Clanker and Tank: https://audioboom.com/posts/8125579-or-08-clanker-and-talk-by-bobby
• OR 09: Raymond Theiss - Great Whites: https://audioboom.com/posts/8140718-or-09-the-great-whites-with-raymond-theiss
• OR 10: Scott Brown - Runback and Pac-Dog: https://audioboom.com/posts/8276334-or-10-runback-and-pac-dog-with-scott-brown
• OR 13: JE Russell - Night Raid and Ozzie: https://audioboom.com/posts/8157102-or-13-night-raid-and-ozzie-je-russell
• OR 15: Ian Stoops - Lilith: https://audioboom.com/posts/8260134-or-15-lilith-and-ian-stoops
• OR 16: Cody Ivie - Salty Dawg: https://audioboom.com/posts/8483199-or-16-salty-dawg-cody-ivie

OR 18: Mark Gerwig - Mark2Designs: https://audioboom.com/posts/8284408-or-18-mark-gerwig-joins-the-operation-recall-team

NEW PODCAST EPISODE!   The Order of Battle Podcast episode 32 is here!   Jason and A went to KYGIJOE Show, also known as Kentuckiana Winter Fest and are here to tell Joel what he missed! It was a great show of everything from 1964 to 2021 GI Joe toys and ephemera. A forced Jason down the 12” line by bringing home a couple figures and a pile of accessories. 
Joel outlines a potential problem with Target Cobra Island Firefly figures! Something to review, be aware of, and discuss.
Did you hit Winter Fest? Have you gotten any cool toys lately? 
Do you collect other formats or lines other than 3 and ¾” GI Joe figures?  

Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

NEW PODCAST EPISODE!   The Order of Battle Podcast episode 31 is here!   We launched the Order of Battle on 30 January 2020, which makes this our one year anniversary. It’s been a lot of fun learning how to podcast, exploring the similarities between three generations of Joe Collectors, talking vintage and modern and other lines. The community has been generous with us and we appreciate it. 
In this episode we review 2020 and look forward to 2021 in terms of being collectors and as the podcast. 
What was your favorite grab of 2020?  What is your main stretch collector grab of 2021? 
Let us know! Let’s discuss it. Join us in the conversation by reaching out via email, Twitter or Instagram. 


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NEW PODCAST EPISODE!   The Order of Battle Podcast episode 30 is here!   Jim Beard (@writerjimbeard) has joined the crew this week. A interviewed Jim, giving us four generations of GIJoe fans sharing our experience and love of the brand, hobby and lifestyle. Join us as we talk 12”, Adventure Team, Modern, 3.75”, books, cartoons, and our broader community. 
Jim has an audiobook of DC Jones coming out soon. I can personally recommend the book and will be picking up his audiobook when it drops! 
Have you read this book? Do you know Jim Beard? He’s a long time member of the toy community and has been writing great books. Pick this one up here: https://www.amazon.com/D-C-Jones-Adventure-Command-International/dp/B08DSTHT3F
He has other books as well:  https://www.amazon.com/Jim-Beard/e/B004UWVOPE?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1609179850&sr=8-1
Join us in the conversation by reaching out via email, Twitter or Instagram. How did you feel about this book? Do you collect 12”? What other books do you recommend? 



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NEW PODCAST EPISODE!   The Order of Battle Podcast episode 29 is here!   Joel, A, and Jason have sat down with Jim Beard's ( https://twitter.com/writerjimbeard ) pulp novel, DC Jones and Adventure Command International: Secret of the Sunken Tomb. All three of us read the book and wanted to discuss. It’s another playing with fire considering how interested Jason and Joel are in dipping toes into 12” GI Joes. Unsurprisingly, A also has a 12” action figure opinion. 
Have you read this book? Do you know Jim Beard? He’s a long time member of the toy community and has been writing great books. Pick this one up here: https://www.amazon.com/D-C-Jones-Adventure-Command-International/dp/B08DSTHT3F
He has other books as well:  https://www.amazon.com/Jim-Beard/e/B004UWVOPE?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1609179850&sr=8-1
Join us in the conversation by reaching out via email, Twitter or Instagram. How did you feel about this book? Do you collect 12”? What other books do you recommend? 
Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

NEW PODCAST EPISODE!   The Order of Battle Podcast episode 28 is here!   Jason and Joel skip toy talk and just fanspasm over the 1995 movie Johnny Mnemonic. It’s a movie Jason’s loved and owned since it was new and Joel’s first time watching through. 
The video game Cyberpunk 2077 is in the news and with its inclusion of actor Keanu Reeves, Jason brought up a film that he felt screamed Joel. Join the boys as they laugh about and love this pure expression of the trans-humanist, cyberpunk genre from when 10 gigs was considered an enormity. 
What's a dystopic film or story that we should check out? 

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NEW PODCAST EPISODE!   The Order of Battle Podcast episode 27 is here!   Joel just fell down the Acid Rain hole. He gushes to Jason about it. Conversely, Jason has been busy Fall cleaning and organising. He hasn’t picked up much lately.    Do you get into Acid Rain or any of the other incredible small shop toy brands? 
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE!   The Order of Battle Podcast episode 26 is here!   This episode is packed with talk about our community. Joel sits down with A to discuss three events. A talks about the Trinity Alabama toy show, Total Nostalgia toy shop, CLP’s Collector X-Change, Codename: Iowa’s Assembly Required, Kelli Mix’s Full Circle Toys and more. 
It’s a fun episode and we hope you can provide toy shops and toy shows near you. Add to the conversation and let's make a travel map for when things like travel are back on the schedule.    Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

NEW PODCAST EPISODE!   The Order of Battle Podcast episode 25 is here!   Kickliy joined us for a fun conversation about toys that became a fun conversation about art, France, comics and also some toys. It was amazing to have a good friend join us and just BS for a bit. 
Have you picked up his art books? Musnet? Perdy?  What toy hauls have you gained recently and what books are you reading? 
We’re recovering from election night with everyone else by playing with GIJoe and enjoying the community! 
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE!   The Order of Battle Podcast episode 24 is here!   This time Joel has gotten pretty lucky on his toy hunts with GIJoe and beyond into other toy lines. Jason has continued to strike out but has picked back up some RPGs from the early 2000’s. 
We are receiving our PulseCon shipments and Operation Blackout has begun. 
ROMA and Toy Dept’s pop up is in Cincinnati, OH on Nov 7-8 - will you be there?    Assembly Required VirtualCon kits can be bought here: https://www.codenameiowa.com/store   Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

NEW PODCAST EPISODE!   The Order of Battle Podcast episode 23 is here!   A returns after a few episodes of absence. We catch up a bit, discuss our poor scheduling and then dig into PulseCon. Tossing our two coppers into the conversation; good, bad, dice rolling and that gorgeous Razor Crest.  Jason just finished reading the latest Dresden FIles novel, Battle Ground and we both are looking forward to a few things: After Action Report, Welcome to Cobra Island vinyl, Assembly Required VIrtualCon and ROMA-Dept Popup. 
What did you pre-order from PulseCon? Any luck with Target? 
ROMA and Toy Dept’s pop up is in Cincinnati, OH on Nov 7-8 - will you be there?    After Action Report is at 92% funded and 8 days away!. Help this community get this book here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/josheggebeen/after-action-report-the-gijoe-comic-collecting-guide-book/description   Return to Cobra Island vinyl can be bought here:  https://propsdept.bandcamp.com/campaign/welcome-to-cobra-island-2
Assembly Required VirtualCon kits can be bought here: https://www.codenameiowa.com/store   Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast special episode Operation Recall - Joe Goldston with Scrounger and Luna! 

Last year, Joe and Jason sat down to chat about The Operation Recall characters Scrounger and Luna. Joe has been a part of the behind the scenes team, helping to capture video and audio, and he’s even quite a bit of fan writing and idea pitching for the brand storyline. Joe’s journey is unique and humble, but also as hungry as the other Concept Creators. 

This is a great conversation and a great figure. Make sure this figure is on your list when it finally lands in hands and back in convention and online stores! 

Pay attention to the Operation Recall project: https://www.operationrecall.com/

Joe’s Anatomy, part one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNujc-pJ4to

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All of the Operation Recall Episodes so far: 

• OoB Ep 68: Carson - https://audioboom.com/posts/8119796-68-operation-recall-launches-into-battle
• OR 01: Gabriel Magnum - Breacher: https://audioboom.com/posts/8134670-or-01-breacher-with-gabriel-mangum
• OR 02: Chad LaForce - Cadaver: https://audioboom.com/posts/8128696-or-02-cadaver-with-chad-laforce
• OR 04 and 17: David Emmanuelli - Sol Eagle Guerrero and General Montifero: https://audioboom.com/posts/8165514-or-4-and-17-sol-eagle-guerrero-and-general-montifero-david-emmanuelli
• OR 05: Chris Scott - Dark Reapers: https://audioboom.com/posts/8149573-or-05-lost-castigadores-chris-scott
• OR 08: Bobby - Clanker and Tank: https://audioboom.com/posts/8125579-or-08-clanker-and-talk-by-bobby
• OR 09: Raymond Theiss - Great Whites: https://audioboom.com/posts/8140718-or-09-the-great-whites-with-raymond-theiss
• OR 10: Scott Brown - Runback and Pac-Dog: https://audioboom.com/posts/8276334-or-10-runback-and-pac-dog-with-scott-brown
• OR 13: JE Russell - Night Raid and Ozzie: https://audioboom.com/posts/8157102-or-13-night-raid-and-ozzie-je-russell
• OR 15: Ian Stoops - Lilith: https://audioboom.com/posts/8260134-or-15-lilith-and-ian-stoops
• OR 16: Cody Ivie - Salty Dawg: https://audioboom.com/posts/8483199-or-16-salty-dawg-cody-ivie
• OR 18: Mark Gerwig - Mark2Designs: https://audioboom.com/posts/8284408-or-18-mark-gerwig-joins-the-operation-recall-team

NEW PODCAST EPISODE!    The Order of Battle Podcast episode 22 is here!    Joel and Jason spend some time talking about JoeFest, the last couple weeks and the dilemma of balancing life and collecting cost. We laugh about some misses and gains, generally catching up after being socially disconnected for a couple weeks.    There are nine domestic Sky Striker versions from 1983 to 2017. Jason and A have gathered them all and provided specific pilots figures (a lot of Ace versions) to each.  Who would you pair with each Skystriker?    As a reminder, the After Action Report is at 22 days and 65% funded. Help this community get this book here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/josheggebeen/after-action-report-the-gijoe-comic-collecting-guide-book/description   Let us know your recent hauls, Fest memories and Skystriker pilots!    Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

NEW PODCAST EPISODE!    The Order of Battle Podcast episode 21 is here! This is a must listen if you love the GIJoe Comic Books.   While in Augusta GA at JoeFest 2020 Jason and Joel sat down with the After Action Report guys: Roger Dean Taft and Josh Eggebeen.  They have an incredible project in the Kickstarter pipeline right now. A reference guide covering Marvel's 1982 to 1996 run of comics including all titles and issue variations.    It's wild how many variations they are covering and this guide, whether you want to be a variation collector or not, will be a great tool to our community. Have a listen, but more - back their Kickstarter!    After Action Report: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/josheggebeen/after-action-report-the-gijoe-comic-collecting-guide-book/description   Did you intend to attend JoeFest this year? If so, shout at us on our social medias and share your hauls and memories!    If there are regional shows in your region, what are they called? When do they happen? LINK US UP!    Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

NEW PODCAST EPISODE!    The Order of Battle Podcast episode 20 is here! A quick JoeFest live report. Check it out   Joel and Jason were both in Augusta GA for the Augusta Toy and Comic Show, aka JoeFest 2020. We snuck away before and after the event to give a quick snapshot. It was a huge show, especially for Corona 2020 with tons of great items, great friends and no drama.    It's a solid space and show and we hope that you either had a great time or are planning on 2021 in June!    While you are listening, check out the After Action Report: GI Joe Comic Guide Kickstarter and BACK IT! After Action Report: The G.I.Joe Comic Collecting Guide Book     Did you intend to attend JoeFest this year? If so, shout at us on our social medias and share your hauls and memories!    If there are regional shows in your region, what are they called? When do they happen? LINK US UP!    Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

NEW PODCAST EPISODE!    The Order of Battle Podcast episode 19 is out and I hope you check it out.    Flash Gordon into the future past with Joel as he gushes over the upcoming Boss Fight's pulp hero line! He and Jason also talk more Targets, Joe Classified, Retro Packaged Joes, JoeFest and A's upcoming 9th birthday. Don't mind Jason as he balks against the idea of Classified Variations.    Order of Battle Page: None this time   Do you intend to attend JoeFest this year? If so, shout at us on our social medias and find Joel and I at JoeFest this Labor Day weekend!    Remember Georgia state rules will absolutely require face masks, sanitizer, physical distancing and directional aisles. Let's take reasonable, if inconvenient, precautions so that we can have a show finally!    If there are regional shows in your region, what are they called? When do they happen? LINK US UP!    Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

COBRA CONVERGENCE V EPISODE!   The Order of Battle Podcast episode 18 is out and it’s all about Cobra Convergence!    For this year’s Cobra Convergence, Joel, A and Jason are joined by Danny Soler Extraordinaire to discuss some Brazilian Comandos Em Acao:  The Cobra Inimigo’s two man Patruhla Do Ar team of Abutre Negro and Escorpiao Voador!    We discuss these villainous beauties both in vintage and modern sculpt, the stories behind them and why we chase them. They may not be Cobra Blue, but they are definitely Cobra Black and Cobra Red as they descend, malicious intent to enact violence and mayhem!   Order of Battle Page: Abutre Negro and Escorpiao Voador    Do you have these figures in O-Ring or in Modern?  What do you like, or hate about these figures and who are some other figures that are outside of the domestic Hasbro 13 years that you prioritize, chase or otherwise drool over?  Email us and let us know!    Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

NEW PODCAST EPISODE!    The Order of Battle Podcast episode 17 is out and I hope you check it out.    Jason and Joel are joined by Ed Schumacher, the mastermind behind the GI Joe Rec Room Facebook group and the ever popular JoeFest! Join us in our discussion about vendors, guest artists, celebrities, cosplayers, customizing classes and everything else you need to feel comfortable in participating in the Third Annual Augusta Toy and Comic Show, otherwise known as JoeFest!    Order of Battle Page: None this time   Do you intend to attend JoeFest this year? If so, shout at us on our social medias and find Joel and I at JoeFest this Labor Day weekend!    Remember Georgia state rules will absolutely require face masks, sanitizer, physical distancing and directional aisles. Let's take reasonable, if inconvenient, precautions so that we can have a show finally!    If there are regional shows in your region, what are they called? When do they happen? LINK US UP!    Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Jason just got home from the seventh annual Kentuckiana GI Joe Toy Show in Louisville, Kentucky. It's the first show he's been to in 2020. He and Joel did a quick debrief. This is a great show if you are into 12", Defense of Bulletman, 3.75" or even modern sculpt GI Joe toys! 
 Check out the quick conversation and consider putting this show on your list for 2021.   Order of Battle Page: None this time   Did you attend @KYGIJoe ? What were your hauls from the show?    If there are regional shows in your region, what are they called? When do they happen? LINK US UP! 
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Joel and Jason are on the hunt for 6" Joes, still drooling over 12" and excited to finalize the Complex Kickstarter order. Joel sits down with A to discuss his new boxset idea inspired by Flaming Moth and Jason dips his toes a little further into the Brazilians.    Order of Battle Page: Aguia Comando   Share your recent hauls with us! 
 How has your hunt for GI Joe Classified figures at retail gone? Did you get a display case?  What's your dream, blue sky Box Set idea? Share the line up and any fun dios or artwork you've done to make it real!   Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Joel, Jason, and A read the first ten issues of Marvel and Larry Hama's GI Joe comic book run. This isn't a review show, but the comic talk is fun. 

The humble and fast paced beginnings of Larry crafting a world for us to learn, enjoy and mimic with our action figures are still prescient and meaningful today, some 38 years later. Hopefully this will inspire you to pick up the IDW Classic Trades and read along as well.    Order of Battle Page: None this time   Share your recent hauls with us!  What are your thoughts on the Marvel run? Any panels, writers, artists or story arcs that strike you as your favorite?    Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

The Order of Battle Podcast episode 13 is out and I hope you check it out.    Joel and Jason cover a lot of ground between Marauders, Articulated, Mega Marines, DEF, Night Creeprs, Wal-Mart, Complex and some of our favorite wacky concepts in the GI Joe line. They've been watching Avatar the Last Airbender and The Sopranos, reading GI Joe and Star Wars and watching the 6 and 12" scales from their 4" bunkers.    Order of Battle Page: Ace   Share your recent hauls with us!  How do you feel about Articulated Icons, the 6" scale as a path forward, or taking a dip into the 12" vintage Joe world?  Do you have a wacky or unusual character that you love despite some inherit silliness?  Are there any books or shows you recommend?    Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 117

A special episode this week. Jason had the honor of being joined by Andrew Lee Griffith and John Barber. Both of these men have worked on GIJoe, Transformers, Star Wars, and so so so much more. 

They are currently working on a personal project, SIGNA, a sci-fi story being Kickstarter in conjunction with Pan-Universal Galactic Worldwide (PUGW). Jason is a backer and excited to talk to these comics veterans and so the three sat down. 

This conversation goes all over the board. It was a lot of fun and hopefully you back SIGNA as well! 


Find Andrew on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, Threads, Deviant Art, Art Station all at @glovestudios 
Find John on Twitter @thejohnbarber or BlueSky @johnbarber

Pan-Universal Galactic Worldwide (PUGW): https://www.pugworldwide.com/

BACK THE TEAM! Back the book: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/578322347/signa-issue-1-sci-fi-adventure-comic


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Jason and Joel are back discussing how May inexplicably became big haul month. Joel describes his exploration of the 6" scale while both of them tip toe around each other about the 12" scale. Both are too close to the edge on that one. 

They also talk about A's newest idea and troop builder focus: The Iron Vipers. 

Order of Battle Page: Recondo

Share your recent hauls with us. How do you feel about Articulated Icons, the 6" scale as a path forward, or taking a dip into the 12" vintage Joe world? Do you have an unusual Troop Builder that you focus on? Have you ever created a new Viper line for your own stories and collection? Are there any books you recommend? 

We truly hope to hear from you 

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Jason and Joel discuss the concepts of Master Set and Holy Grail based on questions from the 8 year old vintage toy collector, A. To get a handle on what these terms even signify, the boys asked several friends for help in defining or thinking about these terms. 

Order of Battle Page: Cobra Mamba

Share your thoughts on Master Set, Full Run, Holy Grail and whatever tickles your collector fancy with us. We truly hope to hear from you 

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This time Jason and Joel discuss making it to ten episodes and how it took near thirty episodes to get there. They discuss toys, toilets, customs and their hopes for the continuing Order of Battle. This is all just getting started! 

Order of Battle page this time is the Cobra Night Raven

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