This was absolutely my favorite sub line of the 80s Joes. The soldiers and vehicles were amazing, and the Destro figure was as good, if not better than the original. Glad to see you still putting out content Michael, you are one of the good ones. Keep up the good work.

My first-ever Joe's were Outback and Dr mindbender and Croc Master i loved them to bits, I was then given a huge collection by a guy in my highschool class ( Cheers Shane Gordon) from memory there were two mobile battle bunkers❤ the white snow vehicle with tracks and skis at front with carosell in middle for about 10 Joe's? The Hydrafoil? And a half dozen smaller vehicles. Also was about 100 figures, all weapons ,electronic backpacks etc I truly miss every single one of them, having. Not seen those figs for over 30 years it's a walk down memory lane watching this, big hello from New Zealand ✌️

i'm so impressed that you got Werner Herzog to do the file card narration!

We need every single one of these figures in Classified series. All of them. For some odd reason Wild Boar was one of my favorite GIJoe figures

So the Irongrandier BAT is something that Classified came up with? It makes sense since Mars makes bats. it sounds like all of Destros stuff was pretty cool and I love the transformations gimmik. great video mate wonderful way to wake up this morning. be well

Man, had most of these guys. Targat's jet pack was probably my favourite ever pack out of the entire line.

Black and gold is a top tier color combo for 80's toys.

My favorite figure in this faction was the main Iron Grenadier trooper. It was such a wonderfully designed sculpt. Metal Head had become a favorite more recently when a couple years ago my friend pointed out I now resemble the figure that came out when I was I was 12 (though I didn’t then)… and the Classified version that came out a few months ago is nearly a dead ringer for me

TARGAT is one of the best Joe figures ever made. Amazing colour scheme, crazy accessories.

I had a few of these as a kid. Destro and Undertow were my top 2. Metal-Head was my next fav. As an adult, I'm collecting certain themes and I'm working on completing this subset. My Dreadnoks are complete which are my favorite subset.

This was amazing! Me and my brother didn't get most of the G.I.Joe vehicles or figures back in the day. So this is really great to see videos covering the toys & their box lore. Thanks for another fantastic look into my childhood toys! ❤😮

I lost practically all my childhood toys over the years for a variety of maddening reasons, but I still have my Thunder Machine and Destro's Despoiler. No figures with either, but I keep them near and dear to my old and crusty heart these days.

Tiger Force better WATCH OUT.

Complete & Informative Video with awesome scottish Accent ! Enjoyed it.

So cool! I loved these I.G and had 90% of them, unfortunately 1991 was my last year for joes and toys in general ya know starting high school puts a damper on that kind of fun. Thanks for the memories Mr Mercy

I really enjoyed this development direction for Destro. This whole concept that he was a more competant leader than CC & that his troopers were more capable than the basic Cobra trooper. Perhaps even better than the basic Viper. I've always loved the IG aesthetic. As a kid, I had an Iron Grenadier, also an Annihilator. Then eventually, a loose IG Destro. My buddy had an Under tow & TARGAT. In the modern Joe line ( 2008 - 2018 ), I have a growing army of IG forces, including MARS troopers.

I got a rerelease Dominator, love that thing.

Loved this faction! Seems like a waste we didn't get a Baroness, though.

Hell yeah! I did some GIJoe fan art a couple of years ago and I drew all of the Iron Grenadiers. 👍🏽

I love the inclusion of Piper but only wish that he had been included earlier when Sarge was still prominent. Imagine those two promoting GI Joe in the ring while also doing the voices for the cartoon. That would have been legendary 😎

Awesome tour, thank you!

It's always a pleasure taking a stroll thru the 80's Toy Museum, Thank you for the tour! 😎👌🏻

Wow, a disco looking Destro. 😮 trip out

Totally agree about the Demon, great piece. My Dominator is the 2001 version but I like the color scheme better. Great video and I really enjoy your work.

Thank you for this. The Iron Grenadiers passed me by, I think at this point in my youth my attention had shifted over to TMNT. But I always thought that the Iron Grenadiers were an awesome concept; so I am happy to see this deep dive into them.

YO JOE!! Yet another heavy hitting episode!! The G.I. Joe Classified version of Metal Head is pretty cool as well.👍👍

Cool review as always, Michael. Y'know, I've always thought that Voltar would go well with the Cobra Overlord. They look similar.

Hi Micheal, Great video about Destro's Iron Grenadiers 1988-1990 (Patreon Special Missions), keep them coming, Also your latest video was magnificent, Also That's just a great collection. Can't wait to put my hands on an Iron Grenadier Trooper from the Classified line. Also This was absolutely my favorite Subline of the 1980's Joe's. The soldiers and vehicles were amazing, and the Destro figure was good, if not better than the Original. Glad to see you still putting out content Micheal you are one of the good ones. Keep up the good work, Also Thank you Micheal amazing video! I not only like but also love the black, red and gold primary color scheme of the Iron Grenadiers. I truly feel that even though he's a current member of Cobra/The Cobra Organization Destro is better off leading his own army instead of answering to Cobra. Love that we're getting a Classified Iron Grenadier! And I love this channel! Also Awesome sub team, Also Awesome set Micheal, have a great weekend take care. Also The Iron Grenadiers(from Annihilator to Wild Boar ) are not only my best and most favorite Sub team, But also my best and favorite bad guy Sub Team of all time, Also This is very perfect for Destro with his Iron Grenadiers is own General look really cool Metal Head and Roddy Piper the Joe's s The Cobra Battle Force 2000 Tiger Force with Python Patrol against them, Also The Iron Grenadiers are my best and most favorite Cobra Bad Guy Subgroup of all time, Also thanks for sharing Micheal keep up the good work stay safe out there in Canada have a good day, Have a Happy Juneteenth day YO JOE and Nerdmaste.🙂💪🟢🦸🏋️👍😍 5:51 pm.

If I'd had Undertow as a kid 100% I'd use him as another ninja.

That's just a great collection. Can't wait to put my hands on an Iron Grenadier Trooper from the Classified line.

Didn’t realize how many Grenadiers I had as a kid, including some vehicles. Still have about 4 figures, dunno what happened to Darklon’s motorcycle deal, but I have the figure.

Thank you Michael amazing video! I just love the black, red and gold primary color scheme of the Iron Grenadiers. I truly feel Destro is better off leading his own army instead of answering to Cobra. Love that we’re getting a Classified Iron Grenadier! And I love this channel!

I wanted that gold masked Destro , so bad when I was a kid, but could never get him.

Hello friend, I'm Ferts Villegas from Mexico and I really like your Joe videos because they are Joe videos and that's how I practice my English. I wish you would make more Joe videos. Yojoe!!!!!

MY GOODNESS, this is AWESOME, TY for sharing

Awesome video! I hope you are enjoying the weekend! 😊

I had Destro, Voltar, the trooper, and the DEMON tank. Didn't remember that air ship, the other tank, or the frogman.

I loved the Grenadiers when they came out, especially as they all shared the same black and red scheme. Then they came out with a purple and orange guy, a magenta and gold guy, a grey guy… things quickly fell apart.

Thanks for the themed video. Very fun and educational.

I really loved this one Mike and metal head was my fav cobra character during the dic episodes and I love his classified figure I still wish I could get a couple range vipers from Walmart! Hopefully we get. Destro iron grenadine repaint fig soon …

Awesome set Micheal, have a great weekend, take care 👍✌️

Great Pick!! Another Awesome 80's Joe subset. great vid Double M!! and Sean Connery would be proud.😁

Great video on the best sub team in the line

Gold Destro is best Destro

I dont think Ive ever seen the Nullifier before. Thats a rare occurrence. Actually some of the vehicles are new to me. Funny how you can miss these things even when you spend all your free time looking at toys!

In retrospect, I wish I would have gotten the Iron Grenadiers stuff to expand my playing.

I only started collecting this year, and the only figure that I have two of is the Iron Grenadier.

I could easily see Destro’s Dominator as a vehicle used by V.E.N.O.M, I would like to know from anyone who reads this comment: Who would be the driver if it were true?

Happy Canada Day Mike!🙏❤️🇺🇸 🇨🇦

The Nullifier figure was designed to be a part of Cobra-La army originally. Just found that out last month.

Huh. I always pronounced it "Grenade-eer". Great video!

i had the AGP and the dominator, actually i might still have them in storage

Watching him move the Gold Plastic was stressful 😂

I have the modern figure mint on cardback and signed by Maurice LaMarche as he was the Destro in the....ugh, the DiC series... At least he did admit to me Arthur Berghardt was the best Destro voice

Destro and the Iron Grenadiers are now in the Classified Series.

Awesome sub team

I can dig it.

I had no idea Roddy Piper was in the Iron Grenadiers.

I love the IG subset. For some reason Destro striking out on his own just made perfect sense. It also worked in toy form as he was the guy who was known for making bleeding edge tech, so crazy vehicles made sense. Finally the black/gold/red color palette is just perfect "bad guy" colors. Great timing as well with the IG Classified figures recently announced.

This is very perfect for Destro with his iron grenadiers is own General look really cool metal head and Roddy Piper the Joe's the cobra Battle Force 2000 Tiger Force with python Patrol against them

This group was the rivals to Battle Force 2000. They actually lasted longer than that group.

I always wonder if the Iron grenadiers toys were successful? I really liked them at the time but why did they not carry on making them? Why did they introduce them in the first place from a business perspective?

Nullifiers are theorized to be a Cobra-La figure that got repurposed, right?

I got Destro's Despoiler off of eBay and thr seller shipped it in a yellow bubble envelope and it broke both control sticks 😭

I really liked Metalhead's figure and his portrayal in the show when I was a kid. However, I can't look at that face today without seeing Dr Disrespect.

I had discovered girls by this point, so I missed all these. But it’s a great subline and I’ve since collected most of them as a now 50-year-old man, which isn’t weird at all.

Souvenir :)

Okay this all began in 1988 and the movie came out in '87, so I figure Hasbro had the Iron Grenadiers in mind before the movie came out due to designing and manufacturing. That said I always felt the GI Joe Movie should have had Destro leave Cobra and debut the Iron Grenadiers as the 3rd faction instead of the whole Cobra-La crapola we got served. Those guys I believe would have fit into Inhumanoids better as a 3rd faction. Now had I any say I'd have pushed the story like this; fed up with C.C. & Serpentor, Destro leaves Cobra after learning of the BET and forges ahead with the The way I would change things is cobra goes after the bet During the chaos the Baroness gets captured Then Destro actually hires Zartan and the dreadnox To locate the bet and the location of the Baroness. They break her out and because of Falcons Goof up 3 Joe's get injured The court martial he gets sent to the slaughterhouse but in the meantime the Baroness goes with Destro and I would have had her leave cobra. then it's A two way race between Cobra dealing with a power struggle and Destro to get the bet. It's just my idea and it needs some polishing but you guys get the idea. I have a feeling that could have actually worked out better than what we got stuck with

RIP roddy rowdy piper

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What is with the random Indian accent that keeps on appearing 😂 (from Glasgow ❤)

Great collection 👌.