I didn't grow up with G.I. Joe action figures, so I wouldn't know how this compares to the patriotism the originals carried. But this adaptation was indeed col. I mean, sure it was a 4Kids show, but the show had some really cool action scenes from really cool characters (I think my favorites are Long Range and Snake Eye), it had a cool story going on (I'm not going to mention the story), and the animation was extremely good for its time. Congrats, Gonzo (Gonzo is the animation studio)! Would I have liked different voice actors and music? Sure. Watching 4Kids shows, it's a little tiresome hearing the same kind of orchestra perform the same style (not the same compositions, but similar styles) that they use in other 4Kids shows. Plus, hearing voice actors like Veronica Taylor and Jason Griffith all the time can be tiresome. Still, it's good enough to watch.