HCC788 - 1987 STEEL BRIGADE - Personalized action figure - vintage G. I. Joe toy review! HD
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Sources and Information:
Steel Brigade on Yojoe.com:
v1A:
www.yojoe.com/a...
v1B:
www.yojoe.com/a...
v1C:
www.yojoe.com/a...
v1D:
www.yojoe.com/a...
v1E:
www.yojoe.com/a...
Steel Brigade on 3dJoes.com:
www.3djoes.com/...
M16 rifle:
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M16 5.56mm Rifle:
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M203 grenade launcher:
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Dot matrix printing:
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Continuous stationery:
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G. I. Joe Animated series images:
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Entrenching tool:
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Music:
Take the Lead and Life of Riley, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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I love the concept of this figure. I wish that this would have came out earlier.
Im still pissed about the fule card that came with mine. Sent off the paperwork with the name "Top Hawk" filled in. Got it back as "Toe Hawk" and my parents still call me that from time to time....
And now that's all I can call you. Thanks for commenting, Toe Hawk.
Damnit, lol.
rcLawnDartPilot Damn. That's tragic. Funny but tragic.
rcLawnDartPilot lol
rcLawnDartPilot could have something to do with filling out a "fule card", Toe Hawk!lol at least ya got one of these guys bud! Congrats on That! Thanks for sharing!
I named mine Snow Wolf and another one was named Devastator...I loved them and kept them long after my other Joes had gone.
Seektheday I named my create a cobra devastator... I named my steel brigade, a 92 “seaguard” (coast guard infantry)
My teammate at work got one of these when he was a kid in the 80s, and I love listening to him talk about those days.
I love how much love you put into these old toys
Thank you for the research you did and for posting this. I loved this figure and concept for Steel Brigade as a kid. You brought back a lot of good memories so thanks for that. I had a version 1D and didn't even know it.
I remember getting one of these and so did my brother. We treated them like GI Joe’s version of Cobra troopers/vipers/crimson guards
My guy's codename was Punchline. Sold my toys at the flea market years ago but still got the patch and forgot about the face paint until you mentioned it. Yo Joe!
I loved my Steel Brigade figure when I was a kid. I wish I still had it. I wonder where he's serving now...
+Geoffrey Today! So you mailed away for one! I never had one as a kid. Would you know what version it was? Do you remember the code name you chose?
I don't remember which version I'm afraid. It was definitely one of the original ones as it didn't have a gold head. I think I was about 8 or 9 years old, so it would have been around 87 or 88. It's hard to remember though, maybe it was 89 or even 90.
As a super original kid I went with the call sign Maverick :p
It's just so cool that you had one! I'll bet not too many kids chose the code name "Goose."
+HoodedCobraCommander788 I remember being so excited when it finally arrived. I really like the Sharc as a vehicle, so he spent a lot of time flying that around (oddly I used the Sharc almost exclusively as an air vehicle instead of a submersible). when not piloting the Sharc his preferred mode of transportation was the RAM motorcycle, which looked better with his colour scheme. if I had it to do over today, I'm not sure what I'd name him... maybe something like Blitz or Hard Case, trying to come up with a cool, unused Joe name is rough.
I hadn't thought of Steel Brigade on the RAM, but that would work well.
I have a pursuit of Cobra Steel Brigade. The original figures look awesome!
Great review. I didn't know there were variants. Mine is 1D. He was always my favorite figure and went on all the missions. You'd think with modern technology there would be a Hasbro website where you could fill out a custom profile card and make pick through specific parts to create your own. Here's my combat command file card:
Codename: Ramkick (Marines)
Primary Military Specialty: Special Forces
Secondary Military Specialty: Computers
Weapons Specialty: M-7 Flamethrower, M-32 Pulverizer
Martial Arts Expert: Tae Kwan Do, Kung Fu, Karate
School Training: Special Forces School, Ranger School, Desert Training
(Mine is signed)
Traits
Extremely self reliant, Ramkick spends a lot of time alone. His mind is always at work though, as he contemplates his next strategic move. He has high expectations and aims to fulfill them.
Abilities
Ramkick's spirit and intense energy level motivate the rest of the team. When battle erupts, Ramkick is always at the front of the line, ready for whatever is necessary to defend and protect his country.
Personality
Ramkick's honesty and loyalty are just two of the qualities that make him MVP in any platoon. He is not only there to share in the triumphs, but also to help his fellow comrades trough intense combat situations.
Love these guys. Would really like to get a whole set one day. I just have V1D.
I ordered this. I don't even remember how i discovered it. I am 40 now. I cant remember what i named it. I was so happy to get it.
I suspect most of the cost for these came from the fact that they had additional labor costs to process all the "personalized" filecards (or more accurately, file paperwork). Somebody had to open all those order forms, read what the kids wanted and do the data entry.
Steel Brigade's only comic book appearance besides the mail order in the Marvel Comics was on the cover of Devil Due's GI Joe #25 during the World War 3 storyline where he and every member of GI Joe were standing in front of I believe the Capitol Building or Lincoln Memorial
That's pretty cool.
I wonder if any other toylines had anything like this.
+nodto modley I don't know of any!
I totally remember ordering and getting this figure! I wish I still had it and could remember my code name!
Haslab needs to do a new steel brigade figure with the custom file cards. In addition you can pick from a selection of accessories. Finally you can pick an option to buy other people’s steel brigade figures.
Mine was an animal trainer, codenamed Snare. He was airborne but used a flamethrower, which, in retrospect, is a very bad idea. I freaking loved this figure though! The blue on tan with a green vest, man I almost pooped myself it was so cool!
Hooded Cobra Commander if you can be a GI Joe Steel Brigade what would you be I'm a big fan of your show I'm getting caught up with new and old episodes please keep up the great work
I remember the old printers very well;-)
the version they released a few years ago is pretty cool.
+sirkowski I think there is also a new version with the 2015 50th Anniversary series. I don't get modern figures, so I don't really keep track of them.
Quick question. By the way this was a great review. Now for my question. If the Steel Brigade were army builder troops then in theory an individual would have to order more than one and come up with different names, code names and military specialties for each one right?
appreciate the effort on the review HCC788. It was very informative. I just scored my first Steel Brigade figure(a 1d) for $ 10. Keep up the good work my friend!
Awesome review, very detailed and informative, I never had a Steel Brigade myself even though I was still into G.I. Joe at that time, I kind of want one now after watching your review!!!
+TheSkullReviews Thank you! I didn't have one back in the day, but I really dig them now.
great review good thing I picked one of these guys up already cause after seeing this review I would have had to track him down.
+Chris Michalec It's a good thing you have one, because there will no doubt be a rush on Steel Brigade after this video! I call it the Hoodie Bump.
When I found out there were variants, I instantly imagines them as a spec ops team. Since Super Trooper was a mail away too, why not make them HIS spec Ops team? STRYDENT has mentioned the Pit Troopers possible roll as bodyguards for the higher Joe Brass like Hawk, Keep Haul, FLAGG, etc.
Now I know I have a version 1D. thanks, cool review.
I still use that accursed track fed paper at my work. During the 90s Hasbro also did a Steel Brigade version of Cobra!!!
+affoster79 I had no idea track feed paper was still used by anyone! You're talking about the Create-A-Cobra, right? I haven't looked into that one yet. My understand is it is quite expensive.
Great review. Does anyone have proof that the file name they submitted for their steel brigade was later used by Hasbro for a released figure? I always assumed that this was Hasbro’s way of getting new ideas for code names for future figures
I named mine Salvador and my sister named hers Skylark.
I thought GI Joe hat those generic troopers that had green suspenders, and helmet. The ones you see in the cartoons. Or maybe it was a false memory from my childhood.
I think the Crimson Guard rifle is an Armalite AR180....
I had the 92 version gold helmet one. I think I traded it to an adult at a flea market when I was a kid, bit dont remember. I still have the file card and patch though. That would be awesome to find one out in the wild, thats my plan.
ipokluda any chance I could buy the file card and patch from you if you still have?
Enjoy Watching your reviews !!
+J Brawley Thank you!
I didn't order this because I didn't like the helmet. But as an adult and discovering Starduster, I would've ordered him because he does resemble me a little.
Thank you!👍
Hi, not sure if you'll even see this or not, but I have some interesting information on these figures, specifically V1A, that doesn't seem to be called out anywhere....even on YoJoe.
When you cover articulation I would suggest just addressing any differences between standard figure configuration; it would save you having to repeat basically the same information on every figure review.
great review on a amazing figure
+james strickland Thank you!
awesome work man I bad no idea there was so many versions unfortunately I never got this one even though I thought it was cool
+mgvillanmp478 Some of them are REEEALLLY hard to find. Chalk this up to Hasbro not caring too much about keeping the figures consistent.
+HoodedCobraCommander788 that's always been a issue with them
Sit back all, and let me tell you a story. Whether you believe it or not, is up to you. There is really no way I can prove this tale anymore, as I do not know if I even have the letter from Hasbro (possibly my mother might, as she did collect a lot of our works and letters as kids). I can't recall if it was late 1986 or early 1987, but my brother, Eric, and I thought it would be a good idea to write a letter to Hasbro and give them an idea to make an option for kids to design their own G.I. Joe.
I was 11/12 and Eric was 10. We drew out all the info for them. As we were fans of Snake Eyes, the character did look like Steel Brigade, but was more dark. We did tell them to keep a helmet on, to not show whether it was a boy or girl. We also said to use baggy clothes for the same reason. We asked to allow kids to choose what weapons they wanted, what branch of military, even allow for their own codename. We then mailed it in. We lived in the middle of the woods, northern Wisconsin, and we did not have anything like a copier or fax machine back then. We just mailed them the original copies.
Interestingly enough, we DID get a letter back from them, more or less saying "Thank you for the idea or works, but they already had people in their company who makes up these creations" [paraphrasing]. My brother and I were slightly distraught, but shrugged it off and went back to being kids. That next summer, I was out in Virginia visiting my father. And while in a grocery store, I came across that very ad, which you posted in this video, and literally went "SON OF A B*TCH!" right there in the aisle.
Everything looked exactly the same as how we designed it, apart from the color. Practically all the things we asked for was there in the character creation. I was pissed! I was also 12! It's not like I was looking to make thousands of dollars off this concept. They could have merely sent me the action figure and I would have been content. I was just blown away that they could not even give recognition to my brother and my creation. I mean, I can't exactly say they "stole" the idea, cause we "gave" it to them. We wanted them to have it. I just felt ripped off, cause we handed them the idea, then they say "no"...then make it anyway. Sort of a cheap shot.
Anyway, just thought I would pass on to you, how this character was made. Again, it is now just a tale, as I cannot really back up any other confirmation of it, apart from my brother, mother and possibly step-father, but...you're welcome. ;)
Also, another thing: this also may explain why they slopped together the character very fast with various parts already made. They may have seen the idea concept we sent and jumped all over it, rushed out a quick prototype with those parts...and just ran with it. Probably why it came out so quickly after my brother and I sent in the concept. Just a thought.
Another great video!!! got a lot of info from it. Thank you!
I still have my 1A with white back patch.
I have my own original from when I was a kid . also, I still have my super trooper.
Thanks for this video!!
Squirmed over all the details when I ordered this. Unfortunately it never arrived HASBRO!!!
I have 3 of them and a modern one..I'll have to check to see what version I have.
These are neat, they kinda remind me of what Hammer's Slammers merc tankers look like. I wonder if I can pull off kitbashing enough G.I. JOE spare parts to make one, the Cobra Viper head being very close to a Slammers helmet.
The different shades of colour on the backpack and rife is Hasbro's curel joke to collectors!
I dont remember mines name but still have the figure and the custom dog tag that came with it
Fantastic Review look forward to Gold Head SB review when and if you do one.
+Eben Foster I will do a review of Gold Head eventually, but that one will take a while!
I had that exact comic he showed, even remembered filling out the form, but I never ordered it :(
I remember these guys but I never got one because I could get two regular Joes for the price of just one of these.
I wonder if Hasbro would ever do this again.
You'd think that in this digital era they would have a website where you could do this. I can get sorted at Hogwarts but not have a unique modern Joe file card :(
I've always wanted to get a few of these guys back when I started collecting. But as kid with limited funds, it was hard to do so. Since this figure was more rare and pricey than other stuff that were higher on my priority list. I really do regret not getting the Green Shirt figures that were released sometime around 2004-2005 when Hasbro was going crazy with army builder sets. I was fortunate enough to score the Cobra Trooper set back in the day though. Will you be reviewing any of the late 90's to mid 2000's ARAH sculpt figures? There were some really excellent figures then and good repaints. Just the plastic quality was downgraded compared to the original ARAH line.
But excellent review as always! I look forward to next weeks review. Also, thank you for doing this review. I think this is a first. I haven't seen any in-depth look at the Steel Brigade. The different versions have always been confusing. This video helped clear up some of the confusion for me.
+Silent Wobby Thank you! The vintage era (1982-1994) has priority for reviews. I may dabble in later releases, but I don't have immediate plans.
I am not aware of any other full review of Steel Brigade. I hope this review is an asset to collectors.
I like this review. not to say I disliked Steel Brigade back then, I just didn't "fall for" the gimmick. now, seeing the figure and the angle Hasbro went with, I somewhat like it. and personalized stuff is interesting for that era. the dog soldier style helmet looks kind of like Wild Weasel. I wonder if this could be GI Joes version of the Spartan Trooper (Halo) or similar to the Clone trooper from Star Wars. No faces, just battle ready dudes ready to get busy and take down the enemy. thanks, HCC. now I am ready for that review of Recoil. he is a bad ass LRRP in my book. Green glasses and baby blue guns and all.
+sam torres I recorded a segment about why I didn't get a Steel Brigade when I was a kid, but I cut it out for time. I didn't want to spend a lot of money (that was a lot of money at the time) and wait for weeks to receive a generic figure in the mail. As and adult collector, I'm happy to have them.
Is there any resource that has the prefixed paragraphs used for the personnel file? I remember you could "check the box" for specialty and disposition. I'm assuming each check created a pre-determined sentence or text for the file.
Imagine having to wear that helmet. That thing looks like a death trap. 🤣
Hi HCC788 - I am going through a Joe collection and had a quick question. I have 2 Steel Brigade figures - v1A and v1D - I found 2 green backpacks that match the color - what I am curious about (and did not see on the video) is that one of these backpacks have the "X" cross members on the back of the backpack and one does not. Pictures of SB in sealed bags I've looked at do not appear to have the X-member on the backpacks. I was wondering if a certain version of SB came with a X member backpack? This looks like the proper color that matches SB chest (not the brighter green of TF Duke). I know that some Airborne and Duke light tan backpacks have the X member in the backpack and some don't and maybe this is just Hasbro using whatever mold they could to create them. Any ideas if it matters which version of SB backpack belongs to would be greatly appreciated. Thanks - WK
looks like you got another ninja
I wish I knew that when I saw that in the comic I thought it was a new figure coming out when I was a kid now looking at it my code name would have been double face and secret agent that wood the this a cobra but also be a Joe give me information on cobra doing military background training by Surgeon Slaughter
Unfortunately it is.
The create a cobra that's it! Think it was a crimson guard immortal head on a target body.
+affoster79 It's kind of an odd looking figure, from what I've seen. Since my goal is to get and review every vintage figure and vehicle, I will eventually acquire one. But that probably won't be soon.
Figures Hasbro would've sent me the most common, 1D.
I got really excited about this and filled out several profiles, until I realized they weren't actually customizing figures. I didn't like how the thing looked, so it didn't matter to me.
It looks like a GI Joe Trooper
Fantastic video as usual. You did a great job going in depth of each one. But how would you want your Steel Brigade action figure to your liking?
+Neal G That's a good question. I haven't thought about it. I have been so focused on just getting all of them that I didn't really think about how I would personalize it.
I know you are a busy guy but that would be a great follow up.
Nice review! I stopped collecting after the '86 wave, so I missed out on this. Do you have anymore SW reviews coming up?
+David Sharp I don't have any SW reviews coming up in the immediate future, unfortunately. It's all I can do to keep up with the Joe reviews.
Could you cover The Night Creeper?
I think it could be crime but If am ever have kid as Dad I should make additional accessories for my kid if he was unhappy for chooses he made so I can be use Printer 3 d to make him happy ... :) If you can make a Cobra personalized review too . Yo doing this very well !
+Jakub Buszko Thanks! I don't have the Create-a-Cobra figure yet, but I would like to eventually review it. There are some people who make custom accessories!
Looks like a cobra trooper.
They did a "create a Cobra" figure as well in the 90's.
I was a dumb kid. I named mine Lt. Action Jackson. I regret that dumb name.
This is the only toy I bothered to keep from my childhood. It's a 1d.
Awesome! Congrats on getting one way back then.
Has anyone thought about sending away for one today??? Lol
Why is he so loud