Chameleon Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Donald Levine, the Hasbro executive credited as the father of G.I. Joe for developing the world's first action figure, has died. He was 86. He died of cancer early Thursday at Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island, said his wife, Nan. They were just about to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. More: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/05/24/donald-levine-hasbro-exec-who-helped-create-gi-joe-dies-at-86/?intcmp=latestnews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongoose Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Sad, I grew up with GI Joes, and still have them as a matter of fact for when I have children. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 I know, as a kid they were a huge deal for me.. He was an icon for sure.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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