Saturday Morning Cartoons – G.I.Joe

It’s time to kick back and enjoy another Saturday Morning Cartoon break!

With Christmas right around the corner and with the release of a Cold Slither song of the same name, there’s no better time then to dive into G.I.Joe: Cobra CLAWs are coming to town! Check it out –

Cobra Claws Are Coming to Town | G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero | S01 | E39 | Full Episode

As the Joe team hosts a Christmas toy drive, Cobra sneaks miniature weapons into Joe Headquarters. Once they seize the base from the inside out, the Joes have no choice but to use this tiny arsenal to regain control.
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G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero follows an elite team of soldiers as they battle the evil Cobra organization. These heroes thwart the COBRA’s desire for world domination at every turn, cleverly stopping them from controlling the weather, creating unstoppable weapons, and genetically engineering super-warriors.

If you grew up with G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, chances are “Cobra Claws Are Coming to Town” is burned into your memory right alongside PSA endings and laser fire that never quite hit anyone.

This episode is peak early-’80s Joe in the best possible way. Cobra hijacking Christmas? Check. A wild, over-the-top scheme involving fake Santas and high-tech theft? Absolutely. It’s one of those stories that makes zero sense if you think too hard about it—and that’s exactly why it works. Cobra Commander leaning into holiday villainy feels perfectly on brand, and the imagery of Cobra troops rolling through snowy streets is instantly iconic.

What really makes the episode shine is its tone. It doesn’t take itself too seriously, but it never talks down to the audience either. There’s genuine warmth mixed in with the action, especially in how the Joes interact with the kids and civilians caught up in Cobra’s plan. It’s cheesy, sure—but it’s earnest cheese, the kind that defined the series at its best.

From a fan perspective, this episode is also a reminder of how G.I. Joe could pivot genres without losing its identity. One week it’s military sci-fi, the next it’s a holiday caper, and somehow it still feels unmistakably Joe. The snowbound setting, the festive chaos, and Cobra’s sheer pettiness make it endlessly rewatchable, especially around the holidays.

Is it subtle? Not even a little. But “Cobra Claws Are Coming to Town” captures the spirit of the brand—bold characters, big ideas, and a sense of fun that never apologizes for being exactly what it is. For longtime fans and newcomers alike, it’s a classic reminder that sometimes the best G.I. Joe episodes are the ones that fully embrace the madness.

And let’s be honest—any episode where Cobra tries to steal Christmas was always going to be a winner. 🎄🐍

With that, my friends, enjoy your Saturday!