This Day in History February 9, 1964

By Ruth on February 9, 2015 in history, toys

On this day in 1964 (from what I can tell though there is some debate), the GI Joe toy was first created. Hasboro started this in response to the Barbie doll market, and the original toy was called “Action Man.” The word “doll” was never used in relation to this toy (after all, boys didn’t play with “dolls”).

1 Corinthians 16:13-14 ESV

Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.

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June S. August 21, 2018 Reply

(This Day in History February 9, 1964) I can remember my brother’s playing with the original GI Joe dolls when they were younger. The dolls were much bigger then the smaller ones that they sell now days. They also had good sized remote controlled tanks too. (was hours of fun) Me, I had my play vanity set to play with and a few years later my first Easy Bake Oven. (was not the best baker back then either 🙂
Cheryl Everitt July 13, 2017 Reply

My adult boys would tell you that GI JOE gave the courage to “grow up”.
Cheryl Everitt July 7, 2016 Reply

My brothers had GI JOE toys. They would play for hours. Being a girl I was not allowed!
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  Ruth July 8, 2016 Reply
  
  Oh isn’t that something??
Edward March 3, 2016 Reply

I remember those days, yep, I can say that I did have a G.I. Joe and a few others also, those were the good old days.
Kelly Nicholson August 1, 2015 Reply

use to get them second hand at thrift shops in th early 70’s..now they are worth hundreds..go figure
Laurie May 4, 2015 Reply

I remember having one as a kid. He was Barbie’s boyfriend.
william gossage March 27, 2015 Reply

I had the gi joe toy and the outfits when i was a kid. my brothers and I had alot fun with these
william gossage March 27, 2015 Reply

I has the gi joe toy and the outfits when i was a kid