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Hi folks! Here are some news and new product updates from SMALLJOES.COM!
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Things are somewhat quiet for Joe right now. Hasbro has pushed plans for
3 3/4″ GI JOE into the third and fourth quarter of 2010. We think that
this is probably a good idea, allowing collectors to “catch up” with
products they might have missed as well as allowing existing inventory
to sell through for retailers. _Pursuit of Cobra_ will be the next
chapter in GI JOE’s history. Some product was shown recently at Toy
Fair and more is expected to be unveiled at the GI JOE convention as
well as the San Diego Comic-con this summer. We are definitely liking
what we are seeing!
Meanwhile, we still have a wide selection of 25th Anniversary and
Rise of Cobra GI JOE items.
http://smalljoes.com/cgi-bin/pgen.cgi?CatId=80&Stage=5
Are you interested in rare international GI JOE figures and vehicles?
Another round of cool items is being offered from the private collection
of site owner Corey Stinson. This time items from Brazil, Argentina,
Australia, and also some prototypes and other things. The auction will
run through March 25th, 2010. You can view the items here:
http://coreystinson.org/auction
The latest GI JOE comics books are always available from us! Recent
additions include GI JOE main series #15, Operation H.I.S.S., trade
paperback #7 reprinting more of the old Marvel run, and also GI JOE:
Cobra II. We can’t recommend GI JOE: Cobra highly enough – these
limited series contain some of the best, edgeiest writing and stories
ever to appear in a GI JOE comic.
http://smalljoes.com/cgi-bin/pgen.cgi?CatId=79&Stage=5 (more…)
In what was one of the most unexpected turns in recent G.I. Joe animation news, Shout! Factory has revealed that the much maligned Sunbow production of G.I. Joe: The Movie will see release in High Definition Blu-Ray Disc format!
While there are plenty of things to not like about the movie, I still think it was a lot of fun for what it was, and greatly look forward to seeing it again in great quality. The information comes from the Twitter Feed of Shout! Factory rep Brian Ward.
In celebration, embedded below are some of the great parts from G.I. Joe: The Movie…the rest are posted after the jump.
Best selling author Max Brooks has enlisted with the IDW and G.I. Joe team to write an upcoming limited series, “Hearts and Minds” hitting retail in May, 2010. Hasbro has sent along a full press release, which you can read after the jump. (more…)
I don’t know about anyone else, but I’ve been eagerly anticipating this one. Beachhead is a guy that Sideshow can really go all out on without worry about fan repercussions. As long as he has his balaclava (which he does), and a basic military flak vest and camo, I really think Sideshow can pull out a lot of stops and pack him full of awesome military gear.
Well, here’s your chance to grab everyone’s (second?) favorite G.I. Joe Army Ranger. Click below to snag one before it’s too late! Loving the unmasked head…classic! Sideshow Exclusive – Unmasked head and Beret! Regular Release
Making their worldwide debut at the G.I. Joe Convention in April, the 3 3/4″ Adventure Team is promising to make a splash with Joe collectors of every era. So far we haven’t heard a whole lot about the specifics of the sets, but there is finally some information to share, and even a look at all the card art for the terrific looking figures! Straight from GIJoeClub.com:
“The Adventure Team is almost here! The GIJCC will initially be offering THREE different 3 3/4-inch Adventure Team figure sets, all utilizing 25th Anniversary sculpts! Each figure comes packaged with a special accessory (vehicle, etc.) inside an “AT Mission Crate” package. Once you open the “AT Mission Crate”, you’ll find each figure on its own individual blister card. The first three sets are: ATAir Adventurer & Helicopter; AT Land Adventurer & 6-wheel ATV; Dr. “Venom” & AT Commander with giant man-eating plant. And now, we are thrilled to preview all FOUR Adventure Team backing cards! Click the thumbnail to see the full preview.”
