Necronomitron
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The Book of Dead Robots.
Transformers Generation Zero historian. Pre-Transformers / Takara SF Land information & translated documents.
Transformers Generation Zero historian. Pre-Transformers / Takara SF Land information & translated documents.
Most of Takara’s 1986 G.I. Joe file cards had minor changes (often related to making G.I. Joe a multi-national task force), but Snake Eyes had one especially notable addition. See if you can spot it in this English translation.
Larry Hama would be happy, and Henry Golding might deserve an apology.
Larry Hama would be happy, and Henry Golding might deserve an apology.
December 12, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Most of Takara’s 1986 G.I. Joe file cards had minor changes (often related to making G.I. Joe a multi-national task force), but Snake Eyes had one especially notable addition. See if you can spot it in this English translation.
Larry Hama would be happy, and Henry Golding might deserve an apology.
Larry Hama would be happy, and Henry Golding might deserve an apology.
“Strongest Expert Team on Earth: G.I. Joe, Big Illustrated Encyclopedia”, English translation.
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December 10, 2025 at 10:31 PM
“Strongest Expert Team on Earth: G.I. Joe, Big Illustrated Encyclopedia”, English translation.
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In 1986, Studio OX drew the art for a G.I. Joe picture book which features Flint smoking, and Gung Ho flipping you off.
“Strongest Expert Team on Earth: G.I. Joe, Big Illustrated Encyclopedia”, English translation.
(Exporting remainder of translated G.I. Joe from previous account)
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“Strongest Expert Team on Earth: G.I. Joe, Big Illustrated Encyclopedia”, English translation.
(Exporting remainder of translated G.I. Joe from previous account)
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December 10, 2025 at 10:31 PM
In 1986, Studio OX drew the art for a G.I. Joe picture book which features Flint smoking, and Gung Ho flipping you off.
“Strongest Expert Team on Earth: G.I. Joe, Big Illustrated Encyclopedia”, English translation.
(Exporting remainder of translated G.I. Joe from previous account)
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“Strongest Expert Team on Earth: G.I. Joe, Big Illustrated Encyclopedia”, English translation.
(Exporting remainder of translated G.I. Joe from previous account)
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Translated 1986 Keibunsha G.I. Joe Encyclopedia manga - The Origin of G.I. Joe, by Ryo Nakamura
Translated 1986 Keibunsha G.I. Joe Encyclopedia manga - The Origin of G.I. Joe, by Ryo Nakamura
December 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Translated 1986 Keibunsha G.I. Joe Encyclopedia manga - The Origin of G.I. Joe, by Ryo Nakamura
Translated 1986 Keibunsha G.I. Joe Encyclopedia manga - The Origin of G.I. Joe, by Ryo Nakamura
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Translated 1986 Keibunsha G.I. Joe Encyclopedia manga - The Origin of G.I. Joe, by Ryo Nakamura
Translated 1986 Keibunsha G.I. Joe Encyclopedia manga - The Origin of G.I. Joe, by Ryo Nakamura
December 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Translated 1986 Keibunsha G.I. Joe Encyclopedia manga - The Origin of G.I. Joe, by Ryo Nakamura
Translated 1986 Keibunsha G.I. Joe Encyclopedia manga - The Origin of G.I. Joe, by Ryo Nakamura
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The Keibunsha G.I. Joe Encyclopedia was a resource devoted mostly to the cartoon, and had no direct connection to the Comic BomBom manga.
The simply-written short comic included could be generously described as an origin story, which wasn’t really touched on in the show
(Reposting by request)
The Keibunsha G.I. Joe Encyclopedia was a resource devoted mostly to the cartoon, and had no direct connection to the Comic BomBom manga.
The simply-written short comic included could be generously described as an origin story, which wasn’t really touched on in the show
(Reposting by request)
December 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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The Keibunsha G.I. Joe Encyclopedia was a resource devoted mostly to the cartoon, and had no direct connection to the Comic BomBom manga.
The simply-written short comic included could be generously described as an origin story, which wasn’t really touched on in the show
(Reposting by request)
The Keibunsha G.I. Joe Encyclopedia was a resource devoted mostly to the cartoon, and had no direct connection to the Comic BomBom manga.
The simply-written short comic included could be generously described as an origin story, which wasn’t really touched on in the show
(Reposting by request)
Aren’t there like, a billion groups for ARAH?
Unfortunately, most of the G.I. Joe podcasts who were so interested in this stuff didn’t migrate over from Twitter, and nothing is worth going back there.
Unfortunately, most of the G.I. Joe podcasts who were so interested in this stuff didn’t migrate over from Twitter, and nothing is worth going back there.
December 8, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Aren’t there like, a billion groups for ARAH?
Unfortunately, most of the G.I. Joe podcasts who were so interested in this stuff didn’t migrate over from Twitter, and nothing is worth going back there.
Unfortunately, most of the G.I. Joe podcasts who were so interested in this stuff didn’t migrate over from Twitter, and nothing is worth going back there.
He starts carrying a machine gun rocket launcher in the first panel of the next issue
December 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
He starts carrying a machine gun rocket launcher in the first panel of the next issue
I’m hoping that sharing the first issue will convince any G.I. Joe collectors out there who might have a copy of issue 3 of the G.I. Joe manga, to scan and send it in.
December 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I’m hoping that sharing the first issue will convince any G.I. Joe collectors out there who might have a copy of issue 3 of the G.I. Joe manga, to scan and send it in.
So, normally I wait until I’ve translated an entire series before posting it. This is because of how important having all of the context is, to good Japanese translation.
G.I. Joe is a unique case though, because issue 3 (Comic BomBom November 1986) has proven all but impossible to find.
G.I. Joe is a unique case though, because issue 3 (Comic BomBom November 1986) has proven all but impossible to find.
December 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
So, normally I wait until I’ve translated an entire series before posting it. This is because of how important having all of the context is, to good Japanese translation.
G.I. Joe is a unique case though, because issue 3 (Comic BomBom November 1986) has proven all but impossible to find.
G.I. Joe is a unique case though, because issue 3 (Comic BomBom November 1986) has proven all but impossible to find.
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G.I. Joe manga, Comic BomBom 09/1986 - 02/1987, by Hisaji Ueda. Issue 1, English translation.
G.I. Joe manga, Comic BomBom 09/1986 - 02/1987, by Hisaji Ueda. Issue 1, English translation.
December 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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G.I. Joe manga, Comic BomBom 09/1986 - 02/1987, by Hisaji Ueda. Issue 1, English translation.
G.I. Joe manga, Comic BomBom 09/1986 - 02/1987, by Hisaji Ueda. Issue 1, English translation.
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G.I. Joe manga, Comic BomBom 09/1986 - 02/1987, by Hisaji Ueda. Issue 1, English translation.
G.I. Joe manga, Comic BomBom 09/1986 - 02/1987, by Hisaji Ueda. Issue 1, English translation.
December 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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G.I. Joe manga, Comic BomBom 09/1986 - 02/1987, by Hisaji Ueda. Issue 1, English translation.
G.I. Joe manga, Comic BomBom 09/1986 - 02/1987, by Hisaji Ueda. Issue 1, English translation.
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G.I. Joe manga, Comic BomBom 09/1986 - 02/1987, by Hisaji Ueda. Issue 1, English translation.
G.I. Joe manga, Comic BomBom 09/1986 - 02/1987, by Hisaji Ueda. Issue 1, English translation.
December 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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G.I. Joe manga, Comic BomBom 09/1986 - 02/1987, by Hisaji Ueda. Issue 1, English translation.
G.I. Joe manga, Comic BomBom 09/1986 - 02/1987, by Hisaji Ueda. Issue 1, English translation.
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G.I. Joe manga, Comic BomBom 09/1986 - 02/1987, by Hisaji Ueda. Issue 1, English translation.
G.I. Joe manga, Comic BomBom 09/1986 - 02/1987, by Hisaji Ueda. Issue 1, English translation.
December 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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G.I. Joe manga, Comic BomBom 09/1986 - 02/1987, by Hisaji Ueda. Issue 1, English translation.
G.I. Joe manga, Comic BomBom 09/1986 - 02/1987, by Hisaji Ueda. Issue 1, English translation.
The G.I. Joe manga is just like the Marvel comic, with a few key differences:
The names are different
Not many of the toys are featured
It follows an original character
It isn’t very good
With that in mind, enjoy the English translation of G.I. Joe manga Issue 1, by Hisaji Ueda.
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The names are different
Not many of the toys are featured
It follows an original character
It isn’t very good
With that in mind, enjoy the English translation of G.I. Joe manga Issue 1, by Hisaji Ueda.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The G.I. Joe manga is just like the Marvel comic, with a few key differences:
The names are different
Not many of the toys are featured
It follows an original character
It isn’t very good
With that in mind, enjoy the English translation of G.I. Joe manga Issue 1, by Hisaji Ueda.
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The names are different
Not many of the toys are featured
It follows an original character
It isn’t very good
With that in mind, enjoy the English translation of G.I. Joe manga Issue 1, by Hisaji Ueda.
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Not much, what’s Power Up with you, dog?
(Snake Eye redesign submission from 1986 Comic BomBom)
(Snake Eye redesign submission from 1986 Comic BomBom)
December 5, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Not much, what’s Power Up with you, dog?
(Snake Eye redesign submission from 1986 Comic BomBom)
(Snake Eye redesign submission from 1986 Comic BomBom)
G.I. Joe material released after the 1986 series changed it back to Snake Eyes (Suneku-aizu).
This decision was especially curious considering “ai” is the Japanese word for “love” (愛), so making him “Snake Eye” makes it sound like his name is “Snake Love”.
This decision was especially curious considering “ai” is the Japanese word for “love” (愛), so making him “Snake Eye” makes it sound like his name is “Snake Love”.
December 5, 2025 at 9:41 PM
G.I. Joe material released after the 1986 series changed it back to Snake Eyes (Suneku-aizu).
This decision was especially curious considering “ai” is the Japanese word for “love” (愛), so making him “Snake Eye” makes it sound like his name is “Snake Love”.
This decision was especially curious considering “ai” is the Japanese word for “love” (愛), so making him “Snake Eye” makes it sound like his name is “Snake Love”.
So, everyone already knows Takara changed Duke’s name to “Grunt”, made minor alterations to most characters’ real names (like Snow Job from "Harlan Moore" to "Harlan Nykänen"), and changed the name of basically every vehicle… but one of the stranger choices was changing “Snake Eyes”, to “Snake Eye”.
December 5, 2025 at 9:41 PM
So, everyone already knows Takara changed Duke’s name to “Grunt”, made minor alterations to most characters’ real names (like Snow Job from "Harlan Moore" to "Harlan Nykänen"), and changed the name of basically every vehicle… but one of the stranger choices was changing “Snake Eyes”, to “Snake Eye”.
I don’t know what I expected the Japanese version of Shipwreck to sound like… but somehow, it’s the actual things he’s saying which are more surprising.
December 4, 2025 at 9:02 PM
I don’t know what I expected the Japanese version of Shipwreck to sound like… but somehow, it’s the actual things he’s saying which are more surprising.
Heck yeah, that’s more like it.
Two heavy weapons Grimlocks, and a Dinobots combiner.
However, this isn’t the run of the mill Volcanicus. Lots of kids wished the Dinobots combined, “COMBOT 6” finally asks “what if Optimus could wear the combined Dinobots, like armor?”
Two heavy weapons Grimlocks, and a Dinobots combiner.
However, this isn’t the run of the mill Volcanicus. Lots of kids wished the Dinobots combined, “COMBOT 6” finally asks “what if Optimus could wear the combined Dinobots, like armor?”
December 3, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Heck yeah, that’s more like it.
Two heavy weapons Grimlocks, and a Dinobots combiner.
However, this isn’t the run of the mill Volcanicus. Lots of kids wished the Dinobots combined, “COMBOT 6” finally asks “what if Optimus could wear the combined Dinobots, like armor?”
Two heavy weapons Grimlocks, and a Dinobots combiner.
However, this isn’t the run of the mill Volcanicus. Lots of kids wished the Dinobots combined, “COMBOT 6” finally asks “what if Optimus could wear the combined Dinobots, like armor?”
More Transformers designed by kids, from 1986
“Sniper Dester: Transforms into an M-16 assault rifle. He is the father of the Destrons”
What? That’s a GREAT idea, and it looks like he holds a full bayonet as a weapon?
When I was a kid, you just drew some extra guns on Grimlock, and called it a day
“Sniper Dester: Transforms into an M-16 assault rifle. He is the father of the Destrons”
What? That’s a GREAT idea, and it looks like he holds a full bayonet as a weapon?
When I was a kid, you just drew some extra guns on Grimlock, and called it a day
December 3, 2025 at 7:25 PM
More Transformers designed by kids, from 1986
“Sniper Dester: Transforms into an M-16 assault rifle. He is the father of the Destrons”
What? That’s a GREAT idea, and it looks like he holds a full bayonet as a weapon?
When I was a kid, you just drew some extra guns on Grimlock, and called it a day
“Sniper Dester: Transforms into an M-16 assault rifle. He is the father of the Destrons”
What? That’s a GREAT idea, and it looks like he holds a full bayonet as a weapon?
When I was a kid, you just drew some extra guns on Grimlock, and called it a day
Anyway, this is what Hasbro was doing before Mr. Potato Head.
December 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Anyway, this is what Hasbro was doing before Mr. Potato Head.
On the surface, it’s like dressing up as a fireman or police officer, but keep in mind the constant fear and anxiety that something awful is about to happen, and you are powerless to prevent it.
Now you can cosplay as someone whose loved ones will survive, as long as you stay hyper-vigilant enough.
Now you can cosplay as someone whose loved ones will survive, as long as you stay hyper-vigilant enough.
December 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
On the surface, it’s like dressing up as a fireman or police officer, but keep in mind the constant fear and anxiety that something awful is about to happen, and you are powerless to prevent it.
Now you can cosplay as someone whose loved ones will survive, as long as you stay hyper-vigilant enough.
Now you can cosplay as someone whose loved ones will survive, as long as you stay hyper-vigilant enough.
During the 1940s, there were a surprising number of toy “Junior Air Raid Warden” novelty kits, based on preparing for when bombs would be dropped on your friends and family.
Note this advertisement makes no mention the helmet and gas mask are nonfunctional, made of cloth and cardboard.
Note this advertisement makes no mention the helmet and gas mask are nonfunctional, made of cloth and cardboard.
December 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
During the 1940s, there were a surprising number of toy “Junior Air Raid Warden” novelty kits, based on preparing for when bombs would be dropped on your friends and family.
Note this advertisement makes no mention the helmet and gas mask are nonfunctional, made of cloth and cardboard.
Note this advertisement makes no mention the helmet and gas mask are nonfunctional, made of cloth and cardboard.
I was going to share several 1986 Transformers designs by kids… but it’s not fair to steal focus from “Dreamer”.
She’s a female transformer who changes from a bed, to a centaur, and can destroy her enemy’s brain. Also, if you want to ride her, she’ll put a pillow on her back.
She is everything.
She’s a female transformer who changes from a bed, to a centaur, and can destroy her enemy’s brain. Also, if you want to ride her, she’ll put a pillow on her back.
She is everything.
December 2, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I was going to share several 1986 Transformers designs by kids… but it’s not fair to steal focus from “Dreamer”.
She’s a female transformer who changes from a bed, to a centaur, and can destroy her enemy’s brain. Also, if you want to ride her, she’ll put a pillow on her back.
She is everything.
She’s a female transformer who changes from a bed, to a centaur, and can destroy her enemy’s brain. Also, if you want to ride her, she’ll put a pillow on her back.
She is everything.