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Episode 157: Real South African Heroes Nov 10, 2019

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Viva AmaBokke Bokke, VIVA! The REAL O.G. Green Team! Please excuse the South Africans for beating their drum a little on this one. Last weekend our national rugby team, the Springboks, were crowned world champions in the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. This would mark our third victory since being allowed back into international tournaments after the lifting of a sports boycott in 1995. And we are overjoyed to be lifting that trophy again. In honour of sporting achievements, we chat about Joes and Cobra’s with unique sports interests.

But in case you were worried that sports fever had the slightest possibility of taking over the nerdy Joburg boys, fear not! We delve into a discussion of our definitive versions of Psyche-Out; an exposé on our favourite GI Joe and Cobra linguists; some Joevember art appreciation; and speculation on the origin of the Baroness’ file name! It’s a mixed bag filled with enthusiastic Joe goodness!

Episode 156: Cobra Night Landing Oct 30, 2019

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Just in time for your Halloween celebrations, GI Joburg assembles a four man team to embark on a perilous mission using only a small rubber raft and four accessories.

The shovel.

The machine gun.

The radio.

The knife.

Can they survive their ordeal?

Plus: Hong Kong protest on-the-scene reporting courtesy of Steve, an evaluation of which Shockwave is superior - Night Force or regular; and a discussion of some of the finer Joe works this Inktober.

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And if you're looking to track down a copy of BL^CK BOOK, here's where the journey begins...

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Episode 155: '85? '83? '88?! Which Is The Best Year Of Joe?! Oct 07, 2019

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Totally stole this idea off StarJoes... But if you were forced to select one year's Joe figures, one year's Cobra figures, one year's Joe vehicles, and one year's Cobra vehicles WITHOUT doubling up on any particular year - which do you pick?! And can you anticipate your fellow Joburger's choices? Some found it easier than others...

We also weigh in on HasLab's successful Unicron crowdfunding initiative and the very recent blockbuster, JOKER.

It's just short of two hours of shenanigans with the full Joburg squad. Enjoy!

Episode 154: Shifters with Alastair and Rob Sep 27, 2019

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A number of times during this GI Joburg adventure, Steve's dropped hints about "Shifters" - a plotline that involved GI Joe characters... but quickly evolved into something far more. For a brief time, it was the best fun he had with his action figures. Quite possibly the best time he ever had with his two best childhood friends.

It was unlike anything to come before, unlike anything that came after. It was a fantastical time. And in this episode he takes childhood friends Alastair and Robert along for a nostalgia ride unlike any other. Join us as we span realities and enter the world of THE SHIFTERS.

Episode 153: Clairvoyance with Troy Smith Sep 23, 2019

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We are thrilled to announce the first entry in our GI Joburg Special Forces portal: "Clairvoyance"! Written, shot, edited and uploaded to YouTube by our ally, Troy Smith, it chronicles the events taking place after the Blazing Sand series and introduces slew of new characters for both GI Joe and Cobra.

*WARNING* This podcast is best consumed AFTER checking out the film. And trust us on this one, you're going to want to! Here's the link to the episode:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BdjZD1Zk2Q

And if you're looking for some of the coolest GI Joe apparel out there, look no further than the GI Joburg Teespring store! Wooooo!

https://teespring.com/stores/gi-joburg-the-merch

Episode 152: Local Is Lekker Aug 17, 2019

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Today on GI Joburg you're going to meet the Real South African Heroes: Tabie and Roelof. Two Saffer's who bleed green, know that the real Man of Steel doesn't wear a cape, and call traffic lights "Robots". We kick back and swap war stories of being GI Joe collectors in Deepest Darkest.

You can find Tabie at: https://www.facebook.com/The.Toy.Goblin/

And Roelof at: https://www.facebook.com/Jijoesa/

Episode 151: Interview with Paul Allor Aug 07, 2019

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He's the man penning the new GI Joe book from IDW... What GI Joe toy does Paul Allor have on his writing desk?

We get a handle on the world and characters from his new Joe continuity, due in September and currently available for pre-order...

Episode 150: The Race! Jul 30, 2019

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Time for another fireside chat with your boys at GI Joburg! We chat about the latest webseries, a bit about Action Force by Valaverse, The BL^CK BOOK, and of course some of the amazing content from Cobra Convergence IV!

Joburg merch!

https://teespring.com/stores/gi-joburg-the-merch

Episode 149: The Last GI Joe Figures You'll Ever Get Jul 18, 2019

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Steve got some new Joes as a belated wedding present. They were the final figures on his hitlist. Ever considered what your final Joes are/were? Why were they your lowest priority and have you since discovered their merit? This and other important questions are pondered by the Joburg crew!

Episode 148: Action Force with Bobby Vala Jul 08, 2019

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We finally have a chat with the most exciting name in action figure design today, Mr Bobby Vala of Valaverse.com and the Action Force Kickstarter. We reflect on his incredible journey and what will no doubt be the first chapter in a storied career of independent toy production.

As of this episode's publishing, there is one week to go to show support and bring these glorious toys into existence so head on down to https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/actionforce/action-force

We wouldn't be underselling it to say that action figure fans everywhere are very fortunate to have a man this passionate, talented and caring working in toys today.

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