The Toy Collectors Wish Book Special Edition: G.I. Joe

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A special edition companion to Retro Toy Quest's The Toy Collectors Wish Book series. This exclusive edition focuses on documenting a more extensive vintage toy line that is too large to support a traditional wish book chapter. The special edition covers a comprehensive, in-depth dive into Hasbro's G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, 1982 - 1994. Each chapter is thematically dressed with a beautiful hero image featuring the toy lines series' year of release. Individual product photos with detailed parts and breakdowns of accessories tell the story of the toy line through the lens of the generation that experienced its glory.

I am excited to announce that this project has partnered with R. Carson Mataxis of 3DJoes, which will drastically speed up the development of this book. Retro Toy Quest is also very proud to have the opportunity to contribute product photography and resources to 3DJoes.com, providing content to an incredible online archive and database dedicated to preserving the history of G.I. Joe.

This special edition is laid out consistently with The Toy Collectors Wish Book format you enjoyed with Volume One & Volume Two. Stunningly detailed photography and a timeline history of the toy line offer a comprehensive analysis you can consistently refer to and enjoy for years. Unique variations, mail-away exclusives, parts, accessories, and a detail of the animated series offer further insight within the pages of this photograph guidebook.

NOTE: ALL Random Page Samples of the Work-in-progress Book are Subject to Change

Chapters will appear chronologically, starting with 1982 and ending in 1994. Below are random page examples of my current work in progress. The page content is not shown below in any particular order, is subject to change, and may be edited or updated.

Hardcover Specifications

• The Hardcover book is produced in an 8.5 x 11 inch (21.5 x 28 cm) format with thick, premium 128 gsm glossy pages.
• Limited Numbered Hardcovers: Books 1-300 Individually Numbered
• Professionally designed layout with beautiful hero images, easy-to-use reference guide with detailed parts & accessory photos, and anecdotal write ups.
• Approximately 400+ Pages
• Premium Chrome Foil Stamped Cover (Logo, Text, Background Behind Action Figures)
• Estimated Ship Date: March 2026

The Toy Collectors Wish Book series is your go-to reference guide for research, an aspirational wish list for your personal collection or your “collection in a book,” if you love the toys but lack the space.