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Danny McBride Drew Inspiration for His GI Joe Movie From a Cartoon Deep Cut

TMC — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:07:59 GMT

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Danny McBride knows about a classic G.I. Joe episode and knowing is half the battle.

When G.I. Joe Went EXTREME | The '90s Reboot No One Asked For!

TMC — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:12:34 GMT

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What happens when a beloved '80s franchise tries to survive the '90s? This video explores the aggressively '90s aesthetic of "G.I. Joe Extreme," an action cartoon that embraced bigger muscles, edgier villains, and oversized guns. It's a deep dive into Hasbro's challenges in 1995 and why this vintage cartoon, despite its short run, still sparks '90s nostalgia for many fans of the G.I. Joe animated series.

10 WILD Facts You DIDN'T Know About G.I. Joe

TMC — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:03:09 GMT

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G.I. Joe Was Secretly the Greatest Toy Commercial Ever Made

For millions of kids growing up in the 1980s, G.I. Joe wasn't just another cartoon�it was an entire universe of heroes, villains, futuristic vehicles, ninjas, and unforgettable battles. But behind the action-packed adventures was a fascinating story that most viewers never realized.

In this video, we dive deep into the hidden history of G.I. Joe, from Hasbro's reinvention of the brand and its partnership with Marvel Comics, to the creation of Cobra, the censorship rules that shaped every battle, and the surprising truth behind the show's famous educational PSAs.

We'll also uncover:

✅ How G.I. Joe became one of the most successful toy-selling machines in history
✅ Why almost nobody ever got hurt despite constant warfare
✅ The shocking plan to kill Duke in the animated movie
✅ How Optimus Prime's death changed G.I. Joe forever
✅ The Cold War themes hidden beneath the action
✅ The Japanese animation studio that helped make the series legendary
✅ How G.I. Joe influenced an entire generation of cartoons

What started as a strategy to sell action figures accidentally became one of the most influential animated franchises ever created.

Now you know... and knowing is half the battle.

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The Mythology of Cobra (A Ruthless Terrorist Organization Determined to Rule the...

TMC — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:03:08 GMT

...World!)

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Cobra is the ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world. In this video we explore the lore and mythology of cobra....

We cover how Cobra was created as a suggestion from Marvel comics.

We cover.... The many origins of cobra, including Cobra La, and how Baron IronBlood became Cobra commander. The Hamaverse origin where cobra commander sold ARBCO products.

We cover the Cobra allies, Destro, The Baroness, Major Bludd, Firefly, Storm Shadow, Zartan and the Dreadnoks, Cesspool, Big Boa, Raptor, Crystal Ball, Copperhead, and Scrap Iron.

We explore the bizarre science experiments gone wrong of Dr. Mindbender and Dr. Venom.

We cover the many villains that work for Cobra and the many factions of the Cobra army, from the Cobra Trooper to the Coil--A Cult that worship Cobra.

This is a companion to THE MYTHOLOGY OF GI JOE.