399 and a half with Paul and Rob

·1 hr 23 min·5 clips

Why are Paul and Rob releasing episode 399.5 while Stephen is in transit with a haul of toys?

Paul and Rob open the episode by explaining it's numbered 399.5 because co-host Stephen is in transit back to South Africa, delaying the milestone 400th episode. They mention Stephen's journey involves moving toys and hint at discussing it next time. Paul shares it was his birthday, leading to some G.I. Joe toy gifts. The hosts announce a call for fan artwork for a future community-focused episode. They then dive into a free-form discussion, starting with the state of cinema and video games, critiquing high costs and risk-averse trends. Rob mentions watching Barry Lyndon, and they compare streaming's impact on TV pacing. The conversation turns to a rumored G.I. Joe animated series for adults based on the Energon universe, speculating on mature storytelling, potential involvement of Robert Kirkman's team, and concerns about splitting the fandom. They analyze new Classified figure reveals from London Comic-Con, including a female Crimson Guard, Crazy Legs, and Zap, noting design details and artwork. Paul expresses excitement for Ninja Force Zartan and other name-only reveals like Zanya, Taurus, Red Dog, and Hydro-Viper. They discuss the Arctic HISS Tank display, questioning if it will be a retail release and its implications for HasLab backers. Paul shows off his recent toy acquisitions: a Classified Mindbender retro card figure and Super7 Reaction Plus figures like Waspinator Cobra Commander and Falcon. The episode wraps with teasers for episode 400, plans for future content like a Risk board game stream, and a potential new G.I. Joe-themed T-shirt design based on fan suggestions.

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A relaxed toy-room catch-up where birthday warmth, figure mechanics, and finger-counting keep the road to 400 lively.

GI Joburg treats episode 399 and a half as a relaxed catch-up, with toys, Paul's birthday, and the pleasure of debating small collecting details setting the rhythm.

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Press play when you want a toy-collector hangout built to tide you over on episode 399 and a half before 400.

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