Huge G.I. Joe collection on display in Glenville

Huge G.I. Joe collection on display in Glenville

The Empire State Aerosciences Museum has a huge collection of G.I. Joe figures on display. They came from Tearle Ashby of Ballston Spa.

The Empire State Aerosciences Museum has a huge collection of G.I. Joe figures on display. 

They came from Tearle Ashby of Ballston Spa.

He loaned some of his collection to the museum in celebration of the 60th anniversary of G.I. Joe in 2024. 

Ashby has been collecting G.I. Joes for nearly 34 years, he said.

Learn about why he says G.I. Joe changed the landscape of the toy industry, by watching the video.

G.I. Joes are on display at the Empire State Aerosciences Museum in Glenville.
(Matt Carpenter / WNYT)