Order of Battle

 Order of Battle Podcast episode 133 Robert Rust joined Jason, back in early April, to just hang out and chat. It's always a joy to talk to Rust and he's incredibly creative with his displays, projects, ideas, and art.  Join the conversation and join Jason, Joel, A, and Rust at JoeFest in June! Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

 Order of Battle Podcast episode 132 Paddy Lennon and Brian Hickey join Jason and Alexander to talk about their latest Total Toy Book, currently funded and growing in Kickstarter. This meandering conversation floats all over the place, but keeps coming back to their newest book.  Total Star Wars Book: The Palitoy Saga is the tale of Palitoy's place in the Star Wars saga, the creative team, toys, artwork, and more. Back this book!  You know its going to be quality. From Total Action Force vol 1 and 2, My Palitoy Story, More News as It's Made, and the Battle Action Force Treasury Editions, these two put together quality effort and amazing books from cover to cover. Total Star Wars Book: A Palitoy Saga: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brianthehick/total-star-wars-the-palitoy-saga Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

 Order of Battle Podcast episode 131 After a hiatus, Order of Battle is back. Jason has brought a close friend, Glenn, for this episode. The boys were hanging in Philadelphia back in December. They sat down to talk about PAX Unplugged, R Talsorian, Catalyst, Star Wars, and of course GIJoe.  Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

 Order of Battle Podcast episode 130 At Assembly Required 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa, Jason and Josh Blaylock sat down to chat Disavowed. Their conversation went from GIJoe to the comics industry to the 80s and 90s and beyond. But they also focused on Josh's latest Secret Paramilitary project, Disavowed.  Disavowed has a lot of meaning for GIJoe fans, secret government agency fandoms, and for Josh specifically and he's taking ownership of it in a huge way. He's creating not just an homage, but a whole vibe of the late 80's, early 90's and today with his decades jumping tale of United Five and their secret missions around the world.  Break out your old Betamaxx tapes, beepers, and British Knight pump high tops, grab your bowl of Booberry cereal and get ready for Disavowed.  https://massivepublishing.com/collections/the-disavowed Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

 Order of Battle Podcast episode 129 Alyosha, sometimes known as JE Russell, sat down with Jason to talk about Kickin' the Chicken: A Toy Horse Story.  This is Chicken Fried Toys most recent kickstarter and it's coming to a close. This run is all about horses, a mule, and a tongue in cheek homage to our favorite 80's toyline: Cow-Bruh. Also in this line is the face sculpt of Ron Rudat, the figure designer known for creating the Cobra symbol and the first 120+ GIJoe figures from 1982 to 1986 !  The kickstarter ends on Monday, 18 November at 7:30pm (1930) Central Standard Time. So do not delay! Do your all in and add a few hundred Cow-Bruh troop builders to your Dime Novel Legends display. Create the 19th century version of your favorite 80's bad guy organization! And the heroes that fought ‘em. Chicken Fried Toys: Dime Novel Legends: https://chickenfriedtoys.com/ Kickin' the Chicken: A Toy Horse Story: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/chickenfriedtoys/kicken-that-chicken-a-toy-horse-story Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

 Order of Battle Podcast episode 128 Mark Gerwig (Mark2Design) sat down with Jason to talk about Joelanta 2024. It was the same weekend as the horrendous Hurricane Helene and the boys wanted to chat about the surreal moment of being at a toy show while the South East dealt with the weather.  Joelanta is the late summer/fall version of the main Toylanta show, in March.  This year was impacted by weather, but the boys still had a great time.  Mark2Design: https://www.facebook.com/marktwodesign/ Joelanta: https://www.joelanta.com/ Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

 Order of Battle Podcast episode 127 Brian Sauer joins Joel and Jason again! Codename Iowa: Assembly Required 2024 is only a month and a half away. It's time to get lodging and transportation, purchase GEAR kits and Wordburglar event tickets!  The show is over a decade of consistent and constant fun and also, it's on the rise! This is not a show to be missed.  You can grab GEAR kits and early access here, or just show up free on Saturday morning: https://www.codenameiowa.com/ You can also buy tickets to see Wordburglar perform live in Des Moines after the show closes! Tickets here: https://events.midwestix.com/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=457992 Here's the Episode:  Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 126 Tim Dunigan joins Jason once again! This time they chat about Tim's appearances at JoeFest, in Augusta, GA, and Kentuckiana, in Louisville, KY. These were his first convention appearances since the end of Captain Power and Jason wanted to catch up on his experiences.  More stories and laughs from Tim and hopes that we can see him at future events!  Tim also keeps an email that's open to all fans who want to reach out: timothydoneagain@gmail.com so drop him a line!  Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe #captainpower

Order of Battle Podcast episode 125 Total Toy Books has been working with Rebellion and Hasbro to bring about a series of Treasury Edition Hardcover Battle Action Force comics! It is truly gorgeous and right now there is a pre-order deal getting close to ending that will save 33% off the cover price!  Brian Hickey and Jason sit down to chat about Action Force, its ties and separations with GIJoe. The comics, the legacy, the creators, and more.  You still have time to pre-order, but if you want it for 33% off the cover price, that time is running out! 17 August is the final day to get the pre-order deal. Go to Total Toy Books and pre-order this Battle Action Force set! Total Toy Books: https://www.totaltoybooks.com/ Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 124 Joel and Jason are back from Kentuckiana 2024! The show was a successful and fun one this summer. But do not forget that Cobra Convergence is still happening through the remainder of July! Cobra Convergence is an annual GIJoe community daily focus on Cobra throughout the month of July. Go to HCC778's website for the daily schedule of Podcasts, Youtubers, Photographers, and more community members participating in 2024! Cobra Convergence 8 daily schedule: https://hcc788.com/ Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 123 Cobra Convergence 8 is upon us! This year Greg Engle of Anything Joes and Joel sat down to talk about the Plague within Cobra. It's a fun conversation of a little known sub-team within our favorite world terrorist organization: COBRA!  Cobra Convergence is an annual GIJoe community daily focus on Cobra throughout the month of July. Go to HCC778's website for the daily schedule of Podcasts, Youtubers, Photographers, and more community members participating in 2024! Anything Joes: https://anythingjoespodcast.wordpress.com/ Cobra Convergence 8 daily schedule: https://hcc788.com/ Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 122 During JoeFest, Jason sat down with Bob Brechin, lead designer at Palitoy from 12” Action Man all the way through Action Force. He is the Gripping Hand, Roboskull, Skeletron, TriadFighter and so very much more! Paddy Lennon and Brian Hickey joined the conversation making it a return of old friends with the addition of a new friend.  The conversation was incredible as it floated from 1919 all the way to the current day.  JoeFest was incredible and this made it doubly so.  Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 121 Tim Dunigan was Captain Power in the 1987 Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future tv show and Davy Crockett in The Magical World of Disney. There are plenty of other credits and places to see Tim throughout the 80's and 90's including the A-Team pilot.  Jason had the pleasure of sitting down with Tim Dunigan for this episode! Tim is coming to JoeFest in Augusta, GA as well as Kentuckiana, in Louisville, KY. He'll be selling some personal memorabilia and doing some signings.  Tim and Jason talk about acting, animals, working with Mattel, career shifts, and even baseball. It's a great conversation and if you haven't watched Captain Power recently, you absolutely should.  Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 120 Joel and Jason sit down to discuss Eagle Force, Skybound's comics, ARMOR IV, and the summer's shows. It's a classic boys rambling through their excitement of GIJoe.  Here's the Episode:  Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 119 A took over, again, for a short but sweet update on his experience as a collector. Importantly, he's excited for JoeFest so make sure you meet up with Joel, Jason, and A in Augusta, GA !  Here's the Episode:  Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 118 Carson Mataxis is back. He last sat down with Jason to talk Operation Recall in episode 68 and the project was new. Now he's two years in and there's a lot to discuss! Also, his incredible book, The Art of GIJoe: A Real American Hero Omnibus Hardcover has shipped out. Two insanely large projects to discuss.  Get your updates on the book, the Blu-Ray companion, Operation: Recall, JoeFest, and more. This sit down is two friends catching up and celebrating two amazing projects. Get involved and get your copy of the hardcover, operation recall figures, and more.  Carson: www.3djoes.com Omnibus: https://www.theartofgijoe.com/ Operation Recall: https://www.operationrecall.com/ Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe All of the Operation Recall Episodes so far:  OoB Ep 68: Carson - https://audioboom.com/posts/8119796-68-operation-recall-launches-into-battle OR 01: Gabriel Magnum - Breacher: https://audioboom.com/posts/8134670-or-01-breacher-with-gabriel-mangum OR 02: Chad LaForce - Cadaver: https://audioboom.com/posts/8128696-or-02-cadaver-with-chad-laforce OR 04 and 17: David Emmanuelli - Sol Eagle Guerrero and General Montifero: https://audioboom.com/posts/8165514-or-4-and-17-sol-eagle-guerrero-and-general-montifero-david-emmanuelli OR 05: Chris Scott - Dark Reapers: https://audioboom.com/posts/8149573-or-05-lost-castigadores-chris-scott OR 08: Bobby - Clanker and Tank: https://audioboom.com/posts/8125579-or-08-clanker-and-talk-by-bobby OR 09: Raymond Theiss - Great Whites: https://audioboom.com/posts/8140718-or-09-the-great-whites-with-raymond-theiss OR 10: Scott Brown - Runback and Pac-Dog: https://audioboom.com/posts/8276334-or-10-runback-and-pac-dog-with-scott-brown OR 13: JE Russell - Night Raid and Ozzie: https://audioboom.com/posts/8157102-or-13-night-raid-and-ozzie-je-russell OR 15: Ian Stoops - Lilith: https://audioboom.com/posts/8260134-or-15-lilith-and-ian-stoops OR 16: Cody Ivie - Salty Dawg: https://audioboom.com/posts/8483199-or-16-salty-dawg-cody-ivie OR 18: Mark Gerwig - Mark2Designs: https://audioboom.com/posts/8284408-or-18-mark-gerwig-joins-the-operation-recall-team

Order of Battle Podcast special episode Operation Recall - Joe Goldston with Scrounger and Luna!  Last year, Joe and Jason sat down to chat about The Operation Recall characters Scrounger and Luna. Joe has been a part of the behind the scenes team, helping to capture video and audio, and he's even quite a bit of fan writing and idea pitching for the brand storyline. Joe's journey is unique and humble, but also as hungry as the other Concept Creators.  This is a great conversation and a great figure. Make sure this figure is on your list when it finally lands in hands and back in convention and online stores!  Pay attention to the Operation Recall project: https://www.operationrecall.com/ Joe's Anatomy, part one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNujc-pJ4to Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe All of the Operation Recall Episodes so far:  OoB Ep 68: Carson - https://audioboom.com/posts/8119796-68-operation-recall-launches-into-battle OR 01: Gabriel Magnum - Breacher: https://audioboom.com/posts/8134670-or-01-breacher-with-gabriel-mangum OR 02: Chad LaForce - Cadaver: https://audioboom.com/posts/8128696-or-02-cadaver-with-chad-laforce OR 04 and 17: David Emmanuelli - Sol Eagle Guerrero and General Montifero: https://audioboom.com/posts/8165514-or-4-and-17-sol-eagle-guerrero-and-general-montifero-david-emmanuelli OR 05: Chris Scott - Dark Reapers: https://audioboom.com/posts/8149573-or-05-lost-castigadores-chris-scott OR 08: Bobby - Clanker and Tank: https://audioboom.com/posts/8125579-or-08-clanker-and-talk-by-bobby OR 09: Raymond Theiss - Great Whites: https://audioboom.com/posts/8140718-or-09-the-great-whites-with-raymond-theiss OR 10: Scott Brown - Runback and Pac-Dog: https://audioboom.com/posts/8276334-or-10-runback-and-pac-dog-with-scott-brown OR 13: JE Russell - Night Raid and Ozzie: https://audioboom.com/posts/8157102-or-13-night-raid-and-ozzie-je-russell OR 15: Ian Stoops - Lilith: https://audioboom.com/posts/8260134-or-15-lilith-and-ian-stoops OR 16: Cody Ivie - Salty Dawg: https://audioboom.com/posts/8483199-or-16-salty-dawg-cody-ivie OR 18: Mark Gerwig - Mark2Designs: https://audioboom.com/posts/8284408-or-18-mark-gerwig-joins-the-operation-recall-team

Order of Battle Podcast episode 117 A special episode this week. Jason had the honor of being joined by Andrew Lee Griffith and John Barber. Both of these men have worked on GIJoe, Transformers, Star Wars, and so so so much more.  They are currently working on a personal project, SIGNA, a sci-fi story being Kickstarter in conjunction with Pan-Universal Galactic Worldwide (PUGW). Jason is a backer and excited to talk to these comics veterans and so the three sat down.  This conversation goes all over the board. It was a lot of fun and hopefully you back SIGNA as well!  Find Andrew on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, Threads, Deviant Art, Art Station all at @glovestudios  Find John on Twitter @thejohnbarber or BlueSky @johnbarber Pan-Universal Galactic Worldwide (PUGW): https://www.pugworldwide.com/ BACK THE TEAM! Back the book: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/578322347/signa-issue-1-sci-fi-adventure-comic Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast special episode Operation Recall - Cody Ivie and Salty Dawg!  Last year, Cody and Jason sat down to chat about The Operation Recall character Salty Dawg. But as this is a Concept Creator conversation, they delve into more than just Dawg. Growing up as a 90's Joe Kid, the importance and meaning of a Seabee, and moving a lot as a child.  This is a great conversation and a great figure. Make sure this figure is on your list when the finally land in hands and back in convention and online stores!  Pay attention to the Operation Recall project: https://www.operationrecall.com/ Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe All of the Operation Recall Episodes so far:  OoB Ep 68: Carson - https://audioboom.com/posts/8119796-68-operation-recall-launches-into-battle OR 01: Gabriel Magnum - Breacher: https://audioboom.com/posts/8134670-or-01-breacher-with-gabriel-mangum OR 02: Chad LaForce - Cadaver: https://audioboom.com/posts/8128696-or-02-cadaver-with-chad-laforce OR 04/17: David Emmanuelli - Sol Eagle Guerrero and General Montifero: https://audioboom.com/posts/8165514-or-4-and-17-sol-eagle-guerrero-and-general-montifero-david-emmanuelli OR 05: Chris Scott - Dark Reapers: https://audioboom.com/posts/8149573-or-05-lost-castigadores-chris-scott OR 08: Bobby - Clanker and Tank: https://audioboom.com/posts/8125579-or-08-clanker-and-talk-by-bobby OR 09: Raymond Theiss - Great Whites: https://audioboom.com/posts/8140718-or-09-the-great-whites-with-raymond-theiss OR 10: Scott Brown - Runback and Pac-Dog: https://audioboom.com/posts/8276334-or-10-runback-and-pac-dog-with-scott-brown OR 13: JE Russell - Night Raid and Ozzie: https://audioboom.com/posts/8157102-or-13-night-raid-and-ozzie-je-russell OR 15: Ian Stoops - Lilith: https://audioboom.com/posts/8260134-or-15-lilith-and-ian-stoops OR 18: Mark Gerwig - Mark2Designs: https://audioboom.com/posts/8284408-or-18-mark-gerwig-joins-the-operation-recall-team

Order of Battle Podcast episode 116 Joel is back! It's a quick catch up between Joel and Jason -- it's been a while!  Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 115 Brian Hickey and Jason sat down to talk about his recent book design project and just caught up. The meandering conversation weaves in and out of “More News As It's Made” while also covering a range of toy and comic topics. Most exciting of all is that Brian, along with Paddy Lennon, and a whole contingent of Irish collectors are coming to the States for JoeFest 2024! An English contingent will be joining them too! While the Kickstarter has ended, the book can still be preordered. While doing that, you can also pick up three of Total Toy Books' other projects.  Total Toys Books: https://www.totaltoybooks.com/shop Here's the Episode:  Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 114 Roger Taft and Josh Eggebeen are the dynamic duo behind the After Action Report comic book archive book series. They have been friends of Joel and Jason for years and regularly return to the Order of Battle to talk about projects, history, weird esoteria of GIJoe comics and printed works.  Their latest Kickstarter is just a couple days away from ending and three projects are on the boat, heading to all our homes!  This conversation is now just a running hang out between Jason, Josh, and Roger. Jump into the chat and make sure you pick up this series of deep archiving.  Back the KS before it ends:  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/afteractionreport/the-history-of-gijoe-arah-21-an-after-action-report-book Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 113 SoCal Joe Show is a GIJoe show held on a Sunday, twice yearly, in May and in December. The 2024 schedule is 19 May and 8 December. Eben Foster, one fourth of the 4 Joe Men, sat down with Jason to discuss the show, the team that extends beyond the originating four, and their intense Show Custom history, philosophy, and schedule.  This is a show that spearheads the Best Coast side of our GIJoe community. Plan for the show but stay for the Southern California weather, tons to see and do as both a tourist or an outdoors-person, an enormous SoCal contingent of GIJoe Collectors, enthusiasts, archivists, and deep knowledge experts. That's barely scratching the surface.  SoCal Joe Show: https://www.facebook.com/socaljoeshow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socal_joe_show Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 112 ARTICULATED POINTS!  Have you been watching the incredible, deep dive toy channel, Articulated Points? If you are not, you are doing yourself, as a toy enthusiast, a disservice.  Pat “Not Picard” Stewart and Phil Donnelly, of Joe Declassified, Yo Joe, Full Force, WOJM, and so many other things, sit down with Jason. He just wanted to let them know how much he loves Articulated Points. The conversation spun out of there.  Enjoy the conversation and check out Articulated Points: https://www.youtube.com/@ArticulatedPoints Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 111 Chris Scott, of Grindhoused Toys, is stepping up to host and manage the Joe Fest Action FIgure Customizing Class. He brings his experience as a customizer and Paint Master for several toy companies, but he's not alone. Mark Gerwig, of Mark2Design, is designing and printing the entire custom class kit and Brian Sauer, of Codename Iowa (ARMOR and Assembly Required) is crafting a beautiful Retro Cardback for the custom class.  These three all return to Order of Battle to talk with Joel and Jason about JE Russell's (Alyosha) run as the JoeCon/JoeFest custom class master, collaborating with each other, Ed, and others to bring ideas to life. And, as usual for these three, chaos reigns and the conversation goes all over the place, including friendly jabs.  On 1 March 2024, JoeFest will be doing an official announcement of the custom class, so sign up immediately! This year is going to be a great starting point for new customizers and novices, as well as all the old veterans as well.  Grindhouse Toys: https://www.grindhousetoys.com/ Mark2Toys: https://mark2toys.com/ Codename Iowa: https://www.codenameiowa.com/store Joe Fest 2024: https://www.joefestusa.com/ Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 110 Home from Winterfest, Joel and Jason chat about o-ring, 4”, going to shows and finding great toys.  In Louisville, Joel joined Greg and Jaren in a hotel room episode of Anything Joes. And, after being in Louisville, KY, the boys also sat down with the Podcast from the Pit boys on their YouTube channel. Links below.  Join the guys and let them know what shows you're going to in 2024! Joel on Anything Joes : https://youtu.be/9IqbNmOFCVI Alexander, Joel, and Jason on Podcast from the Pit: https://www.youtube.com/live/gjgNx_xmmPk Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 109 Did you know that this is the Anniversary episode of Order of Battle? Neither did Joel or Jason until part way through their conversation. The boys are working hard, reading comics, and prepping for Winterfest -- and oh yeah, they've been doing Order for a handful of years.  Happy anniversary and meet up with the boys in Louisville, KY!  Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 108 Joel and Jason are back together again. The holidays are over and the boys take a look back at 2023, forward to 2024, and spend a moment being thankful for it all.  Remember, this year is the 60th anniversary of GIJoe. Now is the time to hit a show, if for no other reason than that! Shows planned this year:  January: Kentuckiana Winterfest March: Toylanta March: Xenia  June: JoeFest July: Kentuckiana September: ICCC November: Assembly Required Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 107 A quick check in between Jason and Alexander after the Tinsel Glitter and Evergreen Dust of Christmas and the other winter holidays has settled.  Here's the Episode:  Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 106 Jason had the pleasure to sit down with Michael Hill. He was a producer and writer for Sunbow's GIJoe and Transfomers cartoons. He  was also the author of the Special Mission Brazil cassette tape and Claymore character.  Michael talks about what a producer's job was, hanging out with Jack Kirby and Gary Gygax, and in general being a part of the history of our love and passion, GIJoe. He is very giving of his time and the stories he tells are fantastic.  Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe If you want to hear more from Michael, or see his work, you can find him here IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0384524/ Assembly Required: https://youtu.be/1G3H60QMEvE New News Review: https://www.facebook.com/100000600215994/videos/316321811291557/

Order of Battle Podcast episode 105 Joel and Jason made it through the turkey, the stuffing, and the holiday shopping mania. They sit down to discuss a few recent additions to the collection and how they're feeling going into the final month of 2023.  Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 104 Brian Sauer joined Joel and Jason to discuss his experience as showrunner for the Codename Iowa: Assembly Required. It is a Des Moines, Iowa based GIJoe show and this year was the 12th annual AR. The boys got to discuss Brian's passions and experience putting on a show with his closest friends and teammates to gather everyone together for a weekend to play with all of our favorite toys.  This year's theme was DisAssembly Required, focusing on Dreadnoks and the Cold Slither hair metal band!  Next year's theme will be Destro's Iron Grenadier army, 8-9 November 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa. Plan accordingly to experience a Codename Iowa show.  Also, don't forget to get Assembly Required ephemera! https://www.codenameiowa.com/store Here's the Episode:  Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 103 Alexander took over the podcast by himself to talk Hasbro Pulse 1027 event, HISS Unboxing, and Assembly Required! Dont forget to get your GEAR kit and join the boys in Iowa! https://www.codenameiowa.com/store And definitely take a look at crowdfunding the Cobra Mothership! https://super7.com/products/gi-joe-reaction-figures-cobra-mothership Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 102 HOLY CRAP! Have you seen Super 7's Cobra Mothership?  Jason and Joel are enamored and talk a lot about it before heading to Des Moines for Assembly Required.  Dont forget to get your GEAR kit and join the boys in Iowa! https://www.codenameiowa.com/store And definitely take a look at crowdfunding the Cobra Mothership! https://super7.com/products/gi-joe-reaction-figures-cobra-mothership Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 101 Paddy Lennon, often a guest of Full Force, writer for Boss Fight Studios, many other teams, and half of the team that has brought you Total Retaliation, Total HACKS, Total Action Force, Total Action Force v2, the upcoming Total RoboSkull … Holy crap this guys writes a lot!  Paddy sat down with Joel and Jason to talk about the ongoing Total HACKS vol 2 book, currently fundraising on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brianthehick/total-hacks-volume-2 As always, a great conversation about toys in general, but a better writer and photographer team just doesn't exist. These two have filled your bookshelf and here comes one more.  Boss Fight Studios helped sculpt many of the community's favorite 4” and 6” GIJoe figures, worked on many other indie toy lines, and brought their own studio line to life a decade ago. This book celebrates this line of toys and storylines that support it all. Paddy has helped BFS bring worlds to life and Brian's art will certainly prove that life.  Enjoy the conversation and back this book before it ends on Friday, 20 October 2023!  Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 100 If you ever get a chance to sit down with Brian Sauer and talk about GIJoe, art, conventions, and making things, you should definitely take the time. Brian has again joined Jason and Joel to talk about the upcoming Assembly Required, the Des Moines, Iowa based GIJoe convention in early November.  This is their 12th year and again it is a show that Jason heavily recommends!  Josh Blaylock is the main guest, but there's also several of our community's favorite creator teams, a gaming team that will teach the GIJoe RPG and card game, raffles, and more. This is a show that is designed from the ground up with a theme and storyline.  Head to www.codenameiowa.com to pick up tickets to Friday Group Dinner, buy a GEAR kit, grab t-shirts, and more!  Jason and Joel will be in Des Moines for the show. You should too!  Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 99 What a treat. Dan Klingensmith Jr sat down with Joel and Jason to talk about Creating GIJoe, the currently 12 volume series on the production process and artifacts of A Real American Hero GIJoe, 1982-94. Book 13 is currently mid-Kickstarter. Even better, book 14 is mid-process! Dan talks about collecting, honoring the Hasbro teams who helped build and bring us our favorite obsession, and selling toys for the same, once Hasbro employees. It's a lovely conversation that digs into the process of being an archivist, building relationships, and bringing out all these production level details.  You cannot go wrong with buying into this book series. Get the one issue that has your favorite figure or go in on the whole set. It's a good decision. Dan runs great deals on his books throughout his Kickstarter process as well, so take advantage and get caught up!  Kickstarter for book 13: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/creatinggijoe/creating-gi-joe-a-real-american-hero-volume-13 Here's the Episode:  Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 98 What a whirlwind of the last three weeks. Joel and Jason are catching back up for the first time in a while. A is 12, the Ghost is funded, records, drums, Ahsoka, Project 73, and Toy Room updates!  Join Joel and Jason in this way late catch up and join the conversation if you are watching Ahsoka or being pummeled by Hasbro's early release timed sadistically with the Ghost crowd funder!  Here's the Episode:  Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 97 Power Con 2023 was held in Columbus, OH. This traditionally MOTU focused toy show moved from Anaheim, CA last year and as last minute luck would have it, Jason made the quick up and back to experience the show.  Joining in the conversation is the incredibly skilled Cory Cantelupe! He has worked on GIJoe at the o-ring, 4”, and was a leader on the Classified 6” scale. In 2023, as a freelancer, he is working with Joe Community favorite, Skeletron, and others! Cory also attended PowerCon where he revealed a new 6” figure for Boss FIght Studios.  Cory and Jason tangent throughout their PowerCon experience, toy making, and how PowerCon is now the place to be for Independent toy companies and creative makers! It's definitely a show to attend as an action figure enthusiast! Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 96 Did you get to KY GIJoe Show a few weeks ago? Are you participating in Joelanta, Power-Con, ARMOR3, Assembly Required, or any other number of upcoming incredible shows?  Joel and Jason chat about Kentuckiana and other upcoming shows. Join the conversation and join the community. Travel to a show, chat, hang out with the crowd, and buy cool toys and collectibles!  Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 95 Codename Iowa: ARMOR III is just a couple weeks away and it's going to be amazing!  Brian Sauer joins Jason and Joel to catch up and share all the news around the ARMOR III show and the accompanying ARMOR III kit. If you have an ARMOR I, ARMOR II, or GEAR kit from the Codename Iowa team, then you already know and expect fun and quality.  If you don't, then you're one of today's lucky ten thousand to learn about it. Head over to https://www.codenameiowa.com/store-1 and purchase a “They Call Me Fred”  3.75/4” ARMOR kit, a “Which Twin Are You?” 6” ARMOR kit, or the “Executive Level” all-in ARMOR kit that includes both scales. But do it now, before 6 August.  Kits will ship out on 12 August and the ARMOR III, Executive Enterprise show kicks off at 10am CST on 19 August. You don't want to miss the day's events with all of us together from the comfort of our homes, the world over.  Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 94 Alexander took over the Order of Battle by himself!  Or tried to. Joel and Jason snuck in a little Kentuckiana talk but this episode is A's conversation around San Diego Comic-Con and all the GIJoe reveals. Yo Joe June has become Yo Joe Summer much to the consternation of everyone's wallets.  Join A in his review of upcoming Joes and welcome him back to the Order of Battle.  Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 93 COBRA CONVERGENCE 7!  It's that time again and this year the boys are talking about everyone's favorite saboteur:  FIREFLY File Name: Classified Birthplace: Classified Primary Specialty: Sabotage, Demolitions, and Terror No one knows what Firefly's real name is or what he looks like. He is known by his work. Expert in all NATO and Warsaw Pact explosives and detonators. Always places his charges in the one place that affords maximum damage. There is no question about his infiltration skills since no one has ever reported seeing him enter or leave any target area. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Even COBRA Commander doesn't know much about Firefly. His fees are paid into a numbered Swiss bank account and are always payable in advance. He makes no guarantees and gives no refunds." Cobra Convergence is a dedicated month to celebrate everyone's favorite villains in blue. This is the seventh July bent toward Cobra Commander's army of ne'er do wells. Joel and Jason dive into what makes Firefly a fun character and story element. From O-ring to modern sculpt, from Classified to 12” vintage Joe, this is a figure and character with a world of opportunity and ideas.  Join the boys by posting your own Cobra celebration content, photos, posts, etc with the #cc7 hashtag and check out Hood Cobra Commander's site to get the whole month's schedule. Explore and find some new voices to engage.  The daily CC7 schedule is posted here: https://hcc788.com/ Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 92 Joel and Jason were joined by Steve Stovall, of the Kentuckiana Kentucky GIJoe Show. Steve's GIJoe love goes back to the late 60s, early 70s and his toy show, based out of Louisville, KY, has been going 10 years strong.  Steve talks about the old GIJoe Collector's Club, starting and growing a show, and growing up with GIJoe. He also gave some great insight into the recent resurgence of Super Joe, which has been a major part in. If you want some great Super Joe research visit http://www.3dsuperjoes.com/.  Kentuckiana is a great show for all GIJoe collectors 1964 all the way to current day. There is a great community around this show and this July we'll have James DeSimone, Ron Rudat, Derryl DePriest, and others attending as well.  Get your tickets and come hang with us July 28 and 29 at: https://www.kygijoe.com/index.html Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 91 Joel and Jason sat down to catch up and decided to not focus only on JoeFest but they did. It was a great show with lots of friends, lots of stuff in hand, and too little sleep. Indiana Jones is big in the conversation this time with new toys and a new movie on the horizon.  Join the conversation and see us in Louisville, KY at the end of July for Kentuckiana!  Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 90 Josh Blaylock joined Roger and Josh of After Action Report at JoeFest 2023! It was his first time at a Joe specific show since approximately 2008. Roger, Josh, and Josh Blaylock all took time to sit down with Jason and record the traditional JoeFest/AAR conversation.  Josh Blaylock is the founder of Devil's Due Publishing. He brought the GIJoe comic back in the early 2000's, including a Larry Hama title. His work helped continue the first generation of GIJoe comic kids, of which he was one, and introduce GIJoe to a new generation. It was a joy for Jason to meet him and for everyone at JoeFest to see him back in the community. Roger and Josh had a lot to celebrate. Command Files was released from Kickstarter purgatory and funded! They are already working on the International and Merchandise issues. And the Newsstand Edition of After Action Report vol 1 kickstarter is already funded but still has 23 days left to go. The boys all recorded in an out of the way hallway and outside by the pool before heading back in to be social until 3 in the morning. JoeFest is just like that.  Back After Action Report Newsstand Edition, and go to their website if you haven't picked up a copy of After Action Report vol 2: https://afteractionreport.net/ Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 89 What an honor to be joined by Brian Hickey in this great conversation about one of the Forefathers of GIJoe Adventure Team, Action Man, Action Force, and more.  Jason and Brian sit down to discuss the ongoing Kickstarter campaign, My Palitoy Story. Bob Brechin, the designer of Kung-Fu Grip and the Roboskull, has spent a decade documenting not only his own path through Palitoy and toy design, but Palitoy as a whole from 1919 to the shutting of the doors.  Brian is a phenomenal photographer, designer, toy collector, and one half of the Total Action Force, Total HACKS, Total Roboskull team. He's a great collector and creative to spend time and drink with. His enthusiasm is infectious and his skills are impressive. And now he has bent them to helping Bob bring this Palitoy history and story to life.  If you have one of the Total books you already know this is going to be gorgeous. If you don't, now is your time to jump in. If you love Palitoy, Hasbro, GIJoe, or general toy history, then now is your time to back this book. Do it now before you miss out! The Book: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brianthehick/my-palitoy-story To hear more from Brian and Bob on this book:  Full force: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVaARyeZ_JU 2 Averages Joes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq-MwkhZuFw Here's the Episode: https://audioboom.com/posts/8294961-87-they-re-hereeeeee-joel-and-jason-reunite Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 88 Joel and Jason are avoiding Joes! Avoiding toys! Avoiding spending monies! At least until JoeFest. It's coming up fast.  Are you ready for JoeFest? Get your tickets and join Order of Battle and an enormous section of the Joe community in Augusta, GA, 9-11 June!  JoeFest: https://www.joefestusa.com/ Here's the Episode: https://audioboom.com/posts/8294961-87-they-re-hereeeeee-joel-and-jason-reunite Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast episode 87 Joel and Jason have not recorded together in some time! But they are back together: Peanut Butter and Jelly.  Kickstarter books, comics, poltergeists, and JoeFest! It's a quick reconnection of the boys. Now they need to get A back involved. The boys are in the lead up to JoeFest and Joel has had a lot going on. It's a fun chat and if you listen to the boys, Joel is going to need some display advice very soon. Start sending in ideas!  Are you ready for JoeFest? Get your tickets and join Order of Battle and an enormous section of the Joe community in Augusta, GA, 9-11 June!  JoeFest: https://www.joefestusa.com/ Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast special episode Operation Recall - Mark2Designs Mark Gerwig joins the OR crew as a consultant and weapon/equipment designer!  When Mark and Jason sat down to chat about Operation Recall, they also went all over the map. Mark has worked on weapons for Action Force, helping on MARV, assisted in other lines, and has his own weapon packs for 6” action figures under Mark2Toys.  As an art school graduate and Navy veteran, Mark combined many skills and interests into learning and conquering within the 3D Design space. He has recommendations for beginners, runs a YouTube vidcast for people who want to learn or improve in the scan, sculpt, print, mold, paint, and a litany of other creator skills. And he'll be doing a panel on this live at upcoming JoeFest 2023!   You can find him online and at shows and you can follow him everywhere. And you can join his Patreon for monthly STL files. But for us, we want to welcome him into the Operation Recall team! Mark2Toys: https://mark2toys.com/ Mark2Designs Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Mark2Design Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarkTwoDesign Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark2design 3D Printing Vidcast: https://www.youtube.com/@gijoe3dprinting/streams Don't forget to finish your backerkit and Pre-order now: https://operationrecall.backerkit.com/survey_stores Remember, choosing a higher tier lowers the individual cost per figure throughout the preorder process! Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe

Order of Battle Podcast special episode Operation Recall - Runback and Pac-Dog Scott Brown submitted three designs to Operation Recall and his Supply Officer and robotic AI pack animal idea was one of the 16 selected by the OR Creative Team! Runback and Pac-Dog are designed to not only help in the combat of your missions, but also supply, field extraction, extra gear, and more!  Jason and Scott sat down for a couple hours after spending a lot of time walking around Toylanta and this is a very short piece of their conversation. It's easy and flows between not only Scott's ideas but also Operation Recall, toy sculpting, collecting, art, and more.  This is a figure and pet combo that you do not want to miss out on! Enjoy the conversation and make sure you preorder Runback and more from the Operation Recall Backerkit. Time is running out!  Don't forget to finish your backerkit and Pre-order now: https://operationrecall.backerkit.com/survey_stores Remember, choosing a higher tier lowers the individual cost per figure throughout the preorder process! Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe