You guys have dissed me for running old videos, but here's one I'm reasonably confident you haven't seen--if only because it was done a few years ago by my buddy John G., who often posts here on TR under the name Skeletor. Between the G.I. Joe stop-motion action, the holiday theme and the fact it's John's birthday today, it seemed like the right moment to share it with y'all. You should know it was made a few years ago, so I doubt there's anything you could say about the MS Paint special effects that he hasn't already concluded on his own--but I say any video which features Cobra Commander screaming, "TELL ME WHERE THE CHRISSST CHILD ISSS!" is worthy of viewing.
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Tristriam said:
Holy shit, that was WAY more epic than thought since I lowered my standards a bit.
P.S Happy Birthday John!
Patrick said:
God damn! That was awesome.
So many great bits to it. And the cheesy effects just added to the greatness of it. That's part of the charm of it.
I agree with Tristriam, that was pretty epic. Your friend John did a damn fine job with this. Way to go John! And happy birthday to you as well!
Cyn said:
Happy birthday, John!
This kicked some ass! When the tanks rolled out through the Christmas paper, I knew it was going to be pretty boss. The bit where they held the Three Wise Men hostage ("But none of them are talking") was pretty damn funny too.
Now this gets me into the Christmas spirit!
Jonathan said:
I've never felt the need to comment on anything on this site...
Unti Now
That was actually really awesome. It was like the battles my brother and I used to stage but with better special effects and less cursing.
Manos said:
That stop motion will be one hundred times better than the live action G.I. Joe movie.
Counterattack said:
Too much stop, not enough motion. That just hurt my head trying to understand what was going on in any of the fights. :(
Tasan said:
First time commenter....that was completely and totally awesome! Make more!
Sigue said:
So awesome.
Reis O'Brien said:
Two words: Fucking Awesome!
mikull said:
"It would be very wise for you to tell me the location of Jesus". Epic ROCK! I don't even need to see the new movie now... from here on out, anything new that DOESN'T involve cobra commander trying to capture Jesus fails.
ThatCostumeGirl said:
It's a good day for a birthday. It's a good day to take down Cobra.
MerlinTWizard said:
Best use of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" evar? Yes, I think so.
LoneDawg said:
O M F G ! so good... well done .. makes that xmas light show seem like Nam
.->ack Beaches again
Skeletor said:
Many thanks for the birthday wishes (and the compliments)! I have another one brewing in my head that I'd like to have finished before this Christmas, but dunno if it will be ready to go or not in time. Just depends on free time and if I can get a specific vehicle between now and Christmas (that may or may not be a not-so-subtle hint, if my wife is reading this...)
Director's Commentary Note: In shot of the candle at the beginning, there is a rack focus to a photograph in the background. That's me dressed as Cobra Commander, and my wife dressed as Slave Leia drinking coffee at Huddle House. It's barely noticeable, but there you have it...
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to try not to die from an overdose of beer, pizza and pirate themed lazer tag from last night.
Yo joe. Or something.
Brian said:
Damn that was AWESOME!
Arcane said:
I love Trans-Siberian Orchestra
