Ron Rudat is well known for creating the first 120+ G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero figures released from 1982-1987. But did you know Ron returned to G.I.JOE in late-1992 to assist Kurt Groen with the development of “Out of This World?” This line of figures would ultimately be released as Star Brigade in 1994.

Kirk Bozigian had a big decision to make: what would the first impression of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero be for dozens of toy buyers, and tens of thousands of comic book readers? That was the decision at hand when Marvel Comics handed him two marker comps for the cover of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero #1. This cover would go on to be shown in sales meetings with toy buyers in advance of the launch of the toy line, and would be broadcast on television across the nation once the comic was ready. Just another day at the office for Kirk!

What is it about G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero packaging that made it so impactful? This six minute breakdown was assembled by Kirk Bozigian, the original G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero Brand Manager, and presented by R. Carson Mataxis of 3DJoes.