by generalsjoes | Apr 16, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: Resolute, G.I. Joe: The Movie
Earlier this morning, we posted an image from HissTank that looked to possibly be a COBRA Trooper, but the figure appears to have a Joe logo on his shoulder armor. The identity of this figure and character is currently a mystery, however it is definitely based on the Resolute Firefly design.
Thanks to cmderinchief from Coil Club and JoeBattleLines, we’ve been able to gather down a pair of much larger, better pictures of this mystery figure, with and without the armor! Check it out below:
Now compare that to an image of the Resolute Firefly:
There are at least a few distinct similarities there. The lower “apron” has that same pouch on the belt, and the overall armor looks remarkably similar (although there are pouches rather than a strap). It’s currently unknown who this character is, if he’s a Joe or a COBRA, but whoever the character is, this figure rocks my world! It looks AWESOME. Gotta love the Resolute.
by generalsjoes | Apr 16, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: The Movie
Last night TaoBao.com apparently was inundated with many upcoming auctions for Rise of COBRA action figures, and while I got a post up for the Crimson Twins and Snowcat, a few snuck under the radar. Well, not any more. Thanks to a combination of cmderinchief from the Coil Club, HissCommander from the Terror Drome, and the folks at HissTank, I think I’m all caught up this morning. 😉 Check out the auction links below, and the gallery at the bottom for some interesting images! Keep in mind, I’m going with auction listings, which (as in the case with “Dial Tone”) may or may not be accurate.
Destro from HissTank also uncovered a potential new COBRA Trooper (though he looks to have a Joe logo on his shoulder) but I haven’t found a link to the actual auction yet. The image is posted below.
My thoughts? I’m not buying the “Flint” or “Duke” labels. Duke’s head looks like the Breaker head from the 25th Anniversary, and nothing like Channing Tatum… I have no idea who he is, but I don’t think he’s Duke. Same goes for the auction listed as “Flint”. That head sculpt looks a lot like Dennis Quaid, and the figure itself looks like the promo pics we’ve seen for Hawk in the film, so I have a suspision that’s a single pack Hawk figure. I might be wrong.
Considering all this, I’ve also gotta consider the fact that the other auction isn’t Dial Tone as the seller states, but I’m still holding to that. 😉
by generalsjoes | Apr 16, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Well, not quite “across the web”, but reviews are starting to eek out for G.I. Joe: COBRA #2 which hit comic shops yesterday.
I haven’t had a chance to pick up my copy yet, but if it’s half as good as issue #1 was, I’ll be jumping for joy. A great start, that’s for sure.
by generalsjoes | Apr 15, 2009 | G.I. Joe
Perhaps as an indication of a new G.I. Joe element coming to Adult Swim, the website has posted a specific page with every G.I. Joe themed episode of Robot Chicken in one easy to find place! Here is what the site has to say:
“Recently, people have been trying to revive GI Joe into a more badass property. Hell, even the new animated movie on Adult Swim does it. But the guys at Robot Chicken remember what GI Joe was really all about in the 80’s: Bizarre codenames (Muskrat, anyone?), ridiculously specific specialties (Croc Master, the evil crocodile trainer), and astonishingly insane plotting (Zartan changes colors in the sun because why?). We love the new awesome GI Joe, but we’re glad that Robot Chicken is around to help ladle the copious amounts of cheese back on to it.”
Click here to check out the page, or click the “Full Story” link to watch the embedded video right here!
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by generalsjoes | Apr 15, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe: Resolute
Thanks to plentyspace for dropping a comment on the previous post to let us know that TeleToon has now updated their site with Resolute information. No trailer as of yet, but they have now confirmed the fact that Resolute will be airing April 24th at 11:15pm. Check out their synopsis here.
