The animation in the series is typical 1980s cartoon – bright and colorful and none too detailed or complicated. The prints that appear on the DVDs themselves are good but not perfect – some bits of noise are certainly present. The multi-episode arcs are each watchable as single pieces so the credits don't have to be watched again, but every episode still includes all the to- and from-commercial bumpers which, while fun in a nostalgic sort of way at first, quickly become old.
In terms of special features, the discs include the ever-famous "Knowing is Half the Battle" PSAs, a multi-part discussion with writer Ron Friedman, Hasbro G.I. Joe toy commercials, a presentation from the 1963 Toy Fair (where G.I. Joe was introduced), and a printable script for one episode.
Is it just my being nostalgic for the days I used to race home to watch G.I. Joe or does this 20-plus year old series still have some life in it? The storylines are easy to follow, the good versus evil battle absolutely classic, and the characters colorful. Nostalgia may play a small factor in my enjoying the series, but even those with no prior experience (if they're of the right age) should find a lot to like in this series. And, with the new movie on its way, there are probably even semi-related toys that can be purchased easily again.
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