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The name G.I. Joe was created by David Breger for United States military magazines during World War II. His strip debuted
in the military's YANK magazine and Stars and Stripes newspaper. In 1945, United
Artists released a movie titled The Story of G.I. Joe starring Burgess Meredith as acclaimed war correspondent Ernie Pyle.
The character's presence has extended beyond his origins to Clothing and
Accessories , Bags and Briefcases Hats , Keychains ,Outerwear , Scarves and Ties
,Shirts,Watches, Collectibles,Chess Sets , Miscellaneous products, Sculptures ,
Desk and Book Accessories, Bookmarks , Calendars , Journals and Stationery ,
Sheet Music , Bedding , Home Decor , Mugs & Glassware ,Ornaments ,Wall Hangings
, Jewelry,
Bracelets , Earrings , Necklaces , Pins , Rings ,Watches , Party Bundles,
Posters & Prints, School Supplies, Bags and Briefcases , Bookmarks ,
Journals and Stationery , Lunchboxes , Toys & Games, Action Figures, Diecast
Figures and Sculptures, Chess Sets, Dolls , Games , Plush , Puzzles and Trading
Cards. In 1964 G.I. Joe became a series of military-themed 12"
articulated action figures produced by the Hasbro toy company. The Hasbro
prototypes were originally named "Rocky" "Skip" and
"Ace" , before the more universal name G.I. Joe was adopted. The initial
product offering featured members of the four branches of the
armed forces as
follows; Action Soldier, Action Sailor, Action Pilot and Action Marine.
The name
G.I. Joe no longer referred to one specific character but to a toyline brand.
G.I. Joe was also directly responsible for coining the term 'action figure'.
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