Fans Ask ‘Why No Joe’ in Toy Hall of Fame

G.I. Joe fans think it’s about time the iconic action figure took its rightful place with the likes of Barbie, Silly Putty and Mr. Potato Head.

The little soldier’s absence from the National Toy Hall of Fame prompted something of a war cry this weekend at the International G.I. Joe Collectors’ Convention in Lake Buena Vista, where triumphant shouts of “Yo, Joe!” gave way to “Why no Joe?”

The toy, introduced by Pawtucket, R.I.-based Hasbro in 1964, was the world’s first action figure. About 400 million G.I. Joe action figures have been sold.