[Trivial Psychic]

GI Joes can be a relatively inexpensive thing to start collecting if you focus on some of the classics, as they can practically be found anywhere. Many GI Joes also reused accessories so they can be pretty easy to match up if you can't find the original identical weapon. In addition, Joe's are not hard to take apart or fix, so even if you come across partial Joe fodder, they can be easily restored to their original state if you're patient.

Prepare for disappointment though as well. Vehicles are often difficult to find in pristine condition with all of their weapons and accessories, and there are several that will run you thousands of dollars if you can even find them. Holy grails like the Terrordrome, The Flagg, and the Defiant are highly sought after pieces that are often incomplete or in various stages of disrepair, and if you are able to find them in good shape, will force you to take out a second morgage on your home.