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  • drquest
    ~~/\~~\o/~~/\~~Shark!
    • Apr 17, 2012
    • 3821

    Takara New Joe flocked bearded version. Just got this guy in. I have several of the smooth haired version, and the German head, but hadn't picked up the flocked version before.

    Original flocking on this one and these are Takara shirt/pants, belt and boots.

    Danny(Drquest)
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    • Werewolf
      Inhuman
      • Jul 14, 2003
      • 14689

      Originally posted by drquest
      Takara New Joe flocked bearded version.
      That's pretty neat. I've never seen one of those before.
      You are a bold and courageous person, afraid of nothing. High on a hill top near your home, there stands a dilapidated old mansion. Some say the place is haunted, but you don't believe in such myths. One dark and stormy night, a light appears in the topmost window in the tower of the old house. You decide to investigate... and you never return...

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      • drquest
        ~~/\~~\o/~~/\~~Shark!
        • Apr 17, 2012
        • 3821

        Originally posted by Werewolf
        That's pretty neat. I've never seen one of those before.
        Here's a couple of more versions of the Takara New Joes. Takara released Combat Joe in the 80's, but these were from the early 70's.

        Two German's and one standard Soldier.



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        • PNGwynne
          Master of Fowl Play
          • Jun 5, 2008
          • 19629

          Interesting, I did not know of the head variants, or that the Combat Joes were newer than the New Joes.
          WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.

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          • thunderbolt
            Hi Ernie!!!
            • Feb 15, 2004
            • 34211

            The German in the black uniform looks like Bing Crosby
            You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace. -Ernie Banks

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            • Werewolf
              Inhuman
              • Jul 14, 2003
              • 14689

              Originally posted by drquest
              Here's a couple of more versions of the Takara New Joes. Takara released Combat Joe in the 80's, but these were from the early 70's.
              Nifty! Thanks for sharing. I was totally unaware of these.
              You are a bold and courageous person, afraid of nothing. High on a hill top near your home, there stands a dilapidated old mansion. Some say the place is haunted, but you don't believe in such myths. One dark and stormy night, a light appears in the topmost window in the tower of the old house. You decide to investigate... and you never return...

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              • TrekStar
                Trek or Treat
                • Jan 20, 2011
                • 8464

                When I first looked at the one standard soldier, it kind of reminds me of mego Dr. McCoy.

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                • rykerw1701
                  Persistent Member
                  • Aug 27, 2007
                  • 1029

                  This is all news to me! Thanks for posting the pics. They're great to see. Terrific addition to a collection.

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                  • PNGwynne
                    Master of Fowl Play
                    • Jun 5, 2008
                    • 19629

                    Some of the Takara stuff, much like Palitoy Action Man, is just amazing--so creative.

                    I bought a Takara Joe 1971 playset called Secret Communications Base for my villain Joes, it has a simulated-radar electronic feature
                    and is one of the best playsets I've ever seen seen. Has a James Bond vibe.
                    WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.

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                    • drquest
                      ~~/\~~\o/~~/\~~Shark!
                      • Apr 17, 2012
                      • 3821

                      The Secret Base is pretty awesome, here's a picture of mine.

                      Danny(Drquest)
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                      • Makernaut
                        Persistent Member
                        • Jul 22, 2015
                        • 1560

                        This is my first time seeing the Takara Joes. Didn't even know they existed. I regularly learn something new from this community and I am consistently marveled by what you folks have collected over the years. Once again, Danny....hats off to ya', mate! Those figures and the Secret Base are neat to see!

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                        • PNGwynne
                          Master of Fowl Play
                          • Jun 5, 2008
                          • 19629

                          Thank you for posting the Secret Base picture, Danny. And thanks for making me aware of it initially, I admired yours.
                          WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.

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                          • KOMonger
                            Banned
                            • Feb 17, 2015
                            • 267

                            Henshin Cyborg head and torso tooling were repurposed from these. The torso's chest area is smoother than the original GI Joe/Action Man versions.

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                            • drquest
                              ~~/\~~\o/~~/\~~Shark!
                              • Apr 17, 2012
                              • 3821

                              Did someone mention Henshin Cyborg??

                              Danny(Drquest)
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                              • Confessional
                                Maker & Whatnot
                                • Aug 8, 2012
                                • 3423

                                ^^ Yes! More Cyborg makes me happy!

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