YO JOE!

I don't remember what it was that inspired to me to search eBay for some old school G.I.*JOE vehicles, but I did, and came up with some real American, and downright heroic results. I used to have quite the collection when I was younger, but time and an evil younger brother eroded that collection away entirely. For years, all that remained were the tender memories of a beloved childhood obsession, but that was all about to change thanks to the magic of the online auction.

As I searched for my long lost treasures, I feared that the pickings would be slim, and that any decent item I would come across would be grossly overpriced. I was surprised to find that the selection was not only bountiful, but that the crafty bidder could walk away with almost any vehicle he desired for under $10. I lost the first couple of auctions I placed bids in, but I learned a few tricks, and soon came away with the lot shown in the picture - all for about $50. None of the items were in mint condition mind you, but they are all almost 100% complete with little or no signs of wear.

There are a few more Items I have my eye on, especially the hovercraft (your parents really loved you if you had the hovercraft), and I should probably try and get some figures while I'm at it too, but unfortunately, these items seem to be a little more pricey, so we'll see. I don't foresee myself playing with these toys all that much, and I don't think they're really display material, but it would be fun to let my kids play with them when they get older, as long as they're careful, and don't let my brother's kids play with them.