The Art of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero Omnibus Hardcover is a massive, 712-page art book celebrating the painted packaging and promotional artwork of Hasbro's iconic 1982–1994 toy line.

Out of print.

From the publisher:

What is The Art of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero Omnibus Hardcover?

The Art of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero Omnibus Hardcover is an unparalleled celebration of the art of A Real American Hero! Already own the softcovers? Give this officially licensed hardcover a look, it is bigger and better in every way.

First, bigger! The original softcover books are 8" x 11” tall, and the slipcase is 8.5" x 11.5” tall. The new Omnibus Hardcover is 13.5” x 14.5” and the clamshell case pushes it to an astounding 14" x 15"!

Next, better! This hardcover isn't just taller and wider, it is packed with new and remastered content!

This comprehensive celebration of the painted art of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero features every carded figure, vehicle, playset, poster and peripheral product featuring painted art released from 1982-1994, plus an unprecedented look at some unreleased paintings that never made it through to production.

The softcover set was 460 pages. The new Omnibus Hardcover is a mammoth 712 pages! So how did we fill these new pages?

We've been on a mission to document the stories of the folks that created this timeless artwork. We've traveled to Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Queens, Manhattan, Connecticut, South Carolina, Florida, Chicago and more to interview folks like Kirk Bozigian (former G.I.JOE Brand Manager and Vice President of Boys Toys), Ron Rudat (former Hasbro designer and creator of the first six years of G.I.JOE figures), Mark Pennington (former Hasbro designer and creator of the next three years of G.I.JOE figures), Ed Morrill (former Partner of CLS&M, the packaging firm that created the packaging for G.I.JOE from 1969-1989), Doug Hart (former Hasbro artist responsible for the lion's share of late 80s and early 90s G.I.JOE paintings!), Vincent D'Alleva (former G.I.JOE Brand Manager), and Bill Merklein (contract sculptor that crafted over 70 G.I.JOE figures from 1983-1989).

We conducted comprehensive interviews and solved some of the unsolved packaging mysteries that have puzzled collectors for decades. These creators' stories fill the pages of the Omnibus Hardcover.

The Art of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero includes a 14" x 15" clamshell case!

The Art of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero Omnibus Hardcover's clamshell case was designed as an homage to the 1982 Official Collector Display Case. The clamshell case, book, folder and prints weigh in at over 19 pounds! You have to hold one in your hands to believe it.

The Art of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero includes a glossy, card stock art print portfolio!

This glossy, card stock Limited Edition Art Print portfolio features the 1986 Catalog Art wrapped around the front and back.

This glossy, card stock Limited Edition Art Print portfolio opens to reveal 12 Backers' Choice Limited Edition Art Prints on the left and 12 Editors' Choice Limited Edition Art Prints on the right. This folder measures 23" wide by 14.5" tall.