Complete Encyclopedia to GI Joe: Amazon.ca: Vincent Santelmo: Books

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5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Book!, Jan 26 2004

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Larry Maher (Sherborn, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete Encyclopedia to GI Joe (Paperback)

At first, I only wanted to see the new figures. But then I looked at the 60s figures and wanted the 40th Anniversary sets. I agree, the "prototypes" were fake but the book was still good. It is the only book I read. A great edition to your collection. Buy and Enjoy!

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2.0 out of 5 stars Fun photos, some fakes, Oct 10 2002

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"avbatista43" (Hong Kong) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete Encyclopedia to GI Joe (Paperback)

This book for some reason includes re-creations of proto-types. How do you recreate a prototype? Sounds like a dumb idea to me. ...I don't know, but I liked the book mostly because of the interesting photos of GI Joes, and the information that it added to what I already know. The parts of the book (like the value guide) which I thought were garbage I just skipped over. There are lots of entertaining photos in the book, and interesting information too. Is it some kind of Collector's Bible for GI Joe? No, I don't think so.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Be Very, Very Careful!, Aug 28 2002

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"fishbulbs" (New Lebanon, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete Encyclopedia to GI Joe (Paperback)

While Santelmo's book is valuable for all the interviews with early GI Joe creators, collectors who have not had experience handling rare items can be easily misled by the many photos of so-called "prototypes" which were "re-created" for the book. Because the "re-creations" are not clearly marked there is significant concern that when these surface in collecting circles they will be thought authentic because of their association with the book. The price guide is also virtually useless as it undervalues some very rare pieces and wildly overvalues some more common ones. Buyer Beware!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Joemazing
This book rocks! I can't say enough good things about it. Very well put together and great pics. It makes me want to get my joes out of the attic.

Published on Mar 22 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Good Standard Reference Guide
While some hardcore collectors and professional critics have found some small points to pick at in this book, most reasonable collectors will find it to be just what it purports... Read more

Published on Dec 21 2001