''G.I.Joe'' is a toy manufactured by mattel toys.But what does G.I. mean?

Answer 1

Just so you know, G.I. Joe is made by Hasbro, not Mattel.
and yes, it stands for Government Issue.
G.I. Joe was originally a comic strip in a US Military Magazine in 1942, created by David Breger.
It wasn't until 1964 that he became an action figure.
Also, a little bit of interesting trivia: the toy line actually has a separate trademark than the comic, it is G.I. Joe, Real American Hero.

Answer 2

Government issue is a term defining an infantryman in the United States Army, often ranking lower than a non-commissioned officer. Originally referring to the items used by soldiers - provided by the government and of an unremarkable quality - by World War II the term "government issue" was abbreviated into GI, eventually becoming a nickname for U.S. soldiers themselves. GI has come into popular usage since the feature of the popular "G.I. Joe" and G.I. Jane dolls.

In the United Kingdom and Commonwealth, government issue still holds its original meaning as clothing, rations, weapons, furniture, office supplies and other equipment provided as standard to military personnel or civil servants. It may also be used as derogative slang, as in "I have a government issue wristwatch", meaning that there is nothing remarkable about the wristwatch.

Answer 3

Government Issue. The term comes from WW1 when the American troops first landed in France they were called "doughboys" referring to the way their belt buckle was made. The American Brass didn't like this so they pointed out that everything was Military Issue. This was changed to Government Issue shortly afterwards hence the term G.I.

Answer 4

Government Issue.

Answer 5

G.I. means Government Issue- all the things issued to the military where labelled G.I. until it came to pass that the US soldier was called G.I. Joe

Answer 6

General Intake. It's a military term

Answer 7

Go infantry