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What really happened to G.I. Joe (https://web.archive.org/web/20061031125158/http://www.jumptheshark.com/g/gijoe.htm) in the 1980s? From its rise as a toyline and cartoon phenomenon to the decisions that led to its downfall, this video breaks down the hidden story behind G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (https://web.archive.org/web/20140401090448/http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/topic/1995752-gi-joe-real-american-heroes/?view=getnewpost). Discover how Hasbro, Marvel Comics, and a series of unexpected choices shaped one of the most iconic franchises of the 80s… and how it all went wrong.
00:00 Origins of G.I. Joe
02:30 Rise, War Impact & Decline
05:00 80s Revival & Marvel Breakthrough
07:45 Building the G.I. Joe Universe
10:15 From Comics to Cartoon
12:45 Peak Success & Iconic Characters
15:30 The Movie & Backlash
17:45 Decline, Cobra-La & Legacy
What really happened to G.I. Joe (https://web.archive.org/web/20061031125158/http://www.jumptheshark.com/g/gijoe.htm) in the 1980s? From its rise as a toyline and cartoon phenomenon to the decisions that led to its downfall, this video breaks down the hidden story behind G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (https://web.archive.org/web/20140401090448/http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/topic/1995752-gi-joe-real-american-heroes/?view=getnewpost). Discover how Hasbro, Marvel Comics, and a series of unexpected choices shaped one of the most iconic franchises of the 80s… and how it all went wrong.
00:00 Origins of G.I. Joe
02:30 Rise, War Impact & Decline
05:00 80s Revival & Marvel Breakthrough
07:45 Building the G.I. Joe Universe
10:15 From Comics to Cartoon
12:45 Peak Success & Iconic Characters
15:30 The Movie & Backlash
17:45 Decline, Cobra-La & Legacy