by generalsjoes | Feb 10, 2012 | 5 Page Previews, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 2, G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe: The Movie, IDW
If you’re anything like me, you’re absolutely dying for G.I. Joe: Retaliation news or info. Well, next week we should be getting our first look at the G.I. Joe: Retaliation universe courtesy of IDW’s prequel series, which hits comic stores on Wednesday.
If you’re impatient like I am, good news! Comics Alliance has posted the five-page preview to the series, which catapults you right into a air battle between G.I. Joe and the Red Ninjas! This initial adventure apparently takes place “several years ago…” I do sincerely hope the entire 4-issue limited series doesn’t take place “several years ago” because I was hoping for some bridging between Rise of Cobra and Retaliation. I guess time will tell.
I won’t mirror all the images here, instead you should hit up Comics Alliance for the awesome preview, and be sure to get to your local comic store on Wednesday to buy the full issue and start your G.I. Joe: Retaliation adventures!
by generalsjoes | Feb 10, 2012 | Marvel Comics Toys, Other Toys, Toy Fair 2012
No this isn’t G.I. Joe specific news, but I know a lot of Joe fans are keeping a close eye on the Avengers toys and the SHIELD Helicarrier specifically, hoping for a little insight about the size and format of this playset vehicle.
Over on Twitter Hasbro’s PR secret agents have posted a neat image of the showroom floor in the set up process, and you get a pretty good look the Helicarrier and the size of the thing. Figures still look a bit oversized on it, but I think it has some amazing potential with some creative photo taking and imagination.
Check out the mirrored image below!
by generalsjoes | Feb 10, 2012 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 2, G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation, G.I. Joe Retaliation Toys, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: The Movie
Good morning!
Just a reminder – Toy Fair 2012 is this weekend, and Hasbro’s showroom tour is happening tomorrow, February 11th! GeneralsJoes will be present and accounted for, and providing coverage throughout the afternoon.
If you don’t follow me on Twitter, I strongly encourage you to do so, as I will be Live Tweeting from the demonstration, which often is several hours prior to images being uploaded. As the evening progresses, I will get images online!
Keep your eyes peeled and follow GeneralsJoes on Twitter for the latest intel from the show.
by generalsjoes | Feb 9, 2012 | 12" Scale, Customs, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Just wanted to post up a reminder… Robert Atkins is still accepting votes for his Cobra Commander custom contest over on his Blogspot page! There are a number of great suggestions there with something for everyone.
Modern era, o-ring, even 12″ formats are all represented, which is awesome. Shame on you customizers for not bringing in a Sigma 6 version. :shifty:
In all seriousness, the offerings are all great, Robert is an awesome guy (and an awesome artist) and even if you’re not going to vote, go check out the entries.
by generalsjoes | Feb 9, 2012 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 2, G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation, G.I. Joe Retaliation Toys, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: Cobra Strikes, G.I. Joe: The Movie
I wanted to make sure I had that caveat up in the title of the post. It’s normal practice for Hasbro to have a press release shortly prior to their weekend Fan Event at Toy Fair, just so media outlets get an official notice of what to expect at the show.
Due to that release of images and information last week, there are no real additional details that are G.I. Joe related in this particular release, but just for the sake of being thorough, I’m posting it anyway.
This doesn’t mean that there won’t be anything we haven’t seen already at Toy Fair…there very well may be. Just nothing striking enough for Hasbro to mention in a public press release notification. Click the Read The Rest of the Story link below for the full release.
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