Did Mr, King really create not one, but TWO original G.I. Joes?

[HedlessChickn]

I came across this article claiming that Our Favorite Author created two G.I. Joe characters.

It looks legit and all with the references on the cards, but can anyone around here verify this to be fact?

Did You Know Stephen King Created a G.I. Joe Toy in the '80s?! - Bloody Disgusting

 

[recitador]

I came across this article claiming that Our Favorite Author created two G.I. Joe characters.

It looks legit and all with the references on the cards, but can anyone around here verify this to be fact?

Did You Know Stephen King Created a G.I. Joe Toy in the '80s?! - Bloody Disgusting

well, they make the same claim on a wiki i found for gi joes (man there's a wiki for everything lol), and the back stories do seem to support it . . .i guess i'm not the one who can confirm or deny, but if it's true, that's pretty cool

 

[GNTLGNT]

...well if he did, another action figure quest begins for me....

 

[Moderator]

I came across this article claiming that Our Favorite Author created two G.I. Joe characters.

It looks legit and all with the references on the cards, but can anyone around here verify this to be fact?

Did You Know Stephen King Created a G.I. Joe Toy in the '80s?! - Bloody Disgusting

I don't remember ever hearing about them but this was before I started working for Steve. I've sent him an email asking if it's legit.

 

[Dana Jean]

I thought one was created for Owen? But don't remember a second.

 

[Moderator]

Here's his response:

Crystal Ball was Owen’s suggestion. He was about nine. And yes, Sneak Peek was named after Owen as payment. He was HUGELY into the Joes.
Steve​

 

[kingricefan]

Here's his response:

Crystal Ball was Owen’s suggestion. He was about nine. And yes, Sneak Peek was named after Owen as payment. He was HUGELY into the Joes.
Steve​

Doesn't Steve mean YUUUUUUUUUUGELY?

 

[Moderator]

Doesn't Steve mean YUUUUUUUUUUGELY?

 

[HedlessChickn]

...well if he did, another action figure quest begins for me....

My poor, poor wallet.

Gwendy, Dark Tower movie, Sleeping Beauties, IT movie.

HOW MUCH MORE OF MY MONEY DO YOU NEED?!?!!?

(Yes, I know GI Joe would technically be more ebay, but it still stands to reason.)

 

[Spideyman]

Doesn't Steve mean YUUUUUUUUUUGELY?

 

[Rrty]

I'm trying to recall -- was Crystal Ball mentioned in The Tommyknockers near the end of the book, maybe in the epilogue? I could have that wrong, but for some reason I think I'm correct. Anyone know?

 

[Moderator]

I'm trying to recall -- was Crystal Ball mentioned in The Tommyknockers near the end of the book, maybe in the epilogue? I could have that wrong, but for some reason I think I'm correct. Anyone know?

Yes, there is a reference in the Epilogue.

Spoiler

Hilly and David are talking about trading GI Joes after David wakes up and David mentions Crystal Ball.

 

[kingricefan]

I'm trying to recall -- was Crystal Ball mentioned in The Tommyknockers near the end of the book, maybe in the epilogue? I could have that wrong, but for some reason I think I'm correct. Anyone know?

Good catch!

 

[GNTLGNT]

....I have both on order.....loose from the packaging and with all accessories.....not paying the stupid prices for the complete and unopened versions.....these are "decorations" not investments.....

 

[kingricefan]

....I have both on order.....loose from the packaging and with all accessories.....not paying the stupid prices for the complete and unopened versions.....these are "decorations" not investments.....

Admit it, Scott, you just wanna play 'War' with those tiny guys.

 

[GNTLGNT]

Admit it, Scott, you just wanna play 'War' with those tiny guys.

...well, I DO have a couple or three Pennywise clowns and the SK figure that could battle it out with them on my bookcase....

 

[kingricefan]

...well, I DO have a couple or three Pennywise clowns and the SK figure that could battle it out with them on my bookcase....

I wanna come over and play!!

 

[GNTLGNT]

I wanna come over and play!!

....you can use my Spawn Gunslinger figure!.....or wait a bit and I'll have Roland and the MIB too!......

 

[king family fan]

....I have both on order.....loose from the packaging and with all accessories.....not paying the stupid prices for the complete and unopened versions.....these are "decorations" not investments.....

Where did you find them. I must try to find them.

 

[AchtungBaby]

Fun fact: this GI Joe is referenced in The Tommyknockers--at some point Hilly Brown is playing with one.

Edit: Just read the above posts. MY BAD!