G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero

For other uses, see G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (disambiguation).
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
TypeAction figures
CompanyHasbro
CountryUnited States
Availability1982[1]–present
Slogan"A Real American Hero"
Official website

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (also known as Action Force in Finland,[2] Sweden[3] and the UK[4]) is a military-themed line of action figures and toys in Hasbro's G.I. Joe franchise.[5] The toyline lasted from 1982 to 1994, producing well over 500 figures and 250 vehicles and playsets. The line reappeared in 1997 and has continued in one form or another to the present day. It was supported by two animated series as well as a major comic series published by Marvel Comics.[6]

The toyline continues to play a large part in Hasbro's G.I. Joe franchise. This version of G.I. Joe is still much recognized by many people who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s.[7]

  1. ^ Lauerman, Connie (1989-12-17). "No Ordinary Joe". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2010-09-01.
  2. ^ Action Force GI Joe https://www.yojoe.com/comics/finland/ Action Force GI Joe. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help); Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ^ Marvel Action Force Series https://www.yojoe.com/comics/sweden/ Marvel Action Force Series. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help); Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ^ Marvel Action Force Series https://www.yojoe.com/comics/af/ Marvel Action Force Series. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help); Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. ^ Fletcher, Dan (August 7, 2009). "A BRIEF HISTORY OF G.I. Joe". Time. Archived from the original on August 10, 2009. Retrieved 2010-03-03.
  6. ^ Truitt, Brian (2010-04-14). "Larry Hama relaunches his '80s 'G.I. Joe 'series". USA Today. Retrieved 2010-09-01.
  7. ^ Gittleson, Kim (18 February 2014). "BBC News – How did GI Joe become the world's most successful boys' toy?". BBC News. Retrieved 2014-02-18.