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07-22-2008, 06:40 PM | #1 |
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So, on this day exactly a year ago, I was purchasing my first 25th Anniversary figure. I found him making a morning run to the local Kmart. There were two figures on the pegs, Storm Shadow and Flint. I remember looking at both, and thinking that Flint's face was ass-ugly and I liked Storm Shadow more so I got him.
I went home, woke up my fiance to show her how my favorite toys from childhood were coming back onto the shelves. I decided to look up more about these figures, and I stumbled upon a site called Hisstank.com. It was a small community of users that loved all things GI Joe, and they certainly were talking about these new "25th Anniversary" figures, including the two five-packs that were already out. I joined the site immediately, and learned more about the two five-packs and what stores sold them. I was able to go out and purchase both five packs thanks to this site. But this site is much more I've found out over the year. This community is a great place to make friends. This place is not just about GI Joe. I've seen threads ranging from politics, relationships, health issues, nerd anger, you name it. And its nice to see that people on this site are (generally speaking) interested in other people's lives in regards to their general happiness. The explosion of the 25th Anniversary line has directly affected the popularity of this site. I see so many new users on here, and it's great. I've only been here a year and would love to see the registered users from a year ago as compared to today. My hats off to all the moderators, but especially to DESTRO and C.I.A.D, and Shogi. They are the first three (maybe the original three) I remember speaking with when I first joined. Thank you to each of you for helping keep this site up-to-date and enjoyable. To each member, thank you for your continous enjoyment of this great line of toys. It is because of each one of us that GI Joe is still around, and with any luck, will continue to be around for a long, long time. Yo Joe! PS: I did go back and get that Flint the same day |
07-22-2008, 07:04 PM | #2 |
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Nice story =)
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07-22-2008, 07:39 PM | #3 |
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ahh kiss kiss*
*not real kiss |
07-22-2008, 07:44 PM | #4 |
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07-22-2008, 07:48 PM | #5 |
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right on dude
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07-22-2008, 08:29 PM | #6 |
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Great read, Commander. Thanks for bringing back a ton of fun memories!
I remember those days like it was yesterday. The old board layout, the first time NERD ANGER was used on the board (LMAO!), but the fact of the matter is, it's you guys that make this board what it is. Here's looking forward to another great year ahead of us and hopefully more to come. Cheers! P.S. I'm definitely with Steeler. (O_o) |
07-22-2008, 08:45 PM | #7 |
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i am a nerd and i'm angry, but when i am on the hisstank, i am less angry. may it last forever, or until i am banned.
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07-22-2008, 09:04 PM | #8 |
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A year has past and it sure feels like it was just yesterday!
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07-22-2008, 09:11 PM | #9 |
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Cool story. I can remember the first 25th i picked up. But i dont remember the day or how long its been. But found this site from yojoe and sigined right up.
That 25th was the snske eyes/timber.
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07-22-2008, 09:17 PM | #10 |
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Wow, it's just about a year for me as well....third week of July I bought my first wave 1 Storm Shadow and Snake-Eyes last year.
I hope it isn't around forever, my wallet is on E. Last edited by STORM SHADOW; 07-22-2008 at 09:19 PM.. |
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