Classic Joe Fans Get Dr. Mindbender as a Consolation Prize
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Clearly, Hasbro is not worried about classic G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero in 2009; instead, they’re bringing all their considerable resources pimping out toys for the live-action movie G.I. Joe: Robocop Vs. Jason X. So there aren’t too many non-movie Joe toys due over the next 12 months, so I hope you can sate yourselves with these two 7-packs. I also hope you wanted a new Chuckles and Dr. Mindbender, because that’s about all you’re going to get.
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