G.I. Joe: The Toy, the Cartoon & the Legacy

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It's the toy and cartoon that may best define the entire 1980s, a toy that goes back to the 1960s but re-created for a new era.

This is the complete history of G.I. Joe, and in this episode we look at:

The two fashion dolls from the 1950s that helped inspire it
Why two simple words were so important in its initial success
The impact of the Vietnam War and oil embargoes
How Star Wars walked so G.I. Joe could run
The changing era of government regulations and advertising to children
How the cartoon series became must-see TV for kids of the 80s
How G.I. Joe became the perfect brand during one the most explosive periods in the history of toys and cartoons

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