by generalsjoes | Nov 14, 2012 | 30th Anniversary, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 2, G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe Kre-O, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, G.I. Joe: The Movie, IDW, Podcasts, What's on Joe Mind
It seems so impossible that we’ve already hit 69 episodes of What’s on Joe Mind, but here we are. And childish jokes aside, this is a great episode! We spend some time throughout election night speaking with new IDW G.I. Joe writer Fred Van Lente and Marvel Director of Communications Arune Singh. We also interview one of the brainchildren behind Cobra Stickers, RJ, and of course chock full of news and G.I. Joe related content.
I know we’re not pushing these out on a weekly basis anymore, but hopefully we’re generating content worth waiting for. As always, check this out on our Podbean Page, or via the embedded players below. Also make sure to click the Read the Rest of the Story link below for all the show notes.
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by generalsjoes | Nov 13, 2012 | 30th Anniversary, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Toys
Word comes in from the G.I. Joe Collectors Club… they had sent out an email quite some time ago asking for member input about a second run of Convention Exclusive Operation: Bear Trap boxed sets. Well, they sent out an email today, confirming that they will have these available! Check out the email below:
“Attention Comrades!
The official G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club is proud to announce a special limited edition second-run of the “sold out” and extremely popular 2012 Operation: Bear Trap! convention set.
This exclusive Oktober Guard vs. Iron Grenadiers set includes fifteen modern era 3 3/4-inch action figures with weapons and accessories. You will get the classic Oktober Guard characters such as Colonel Brekhov, Daina, Schrage, Stormavik and Horror Show. Plus, for the first time ever… the Oktober Guard General: Iron Bear. The Iron Grenadiers have unique troop builders that include: Iron Grenadier Elite Troopers x4, Iron Grenadier Elite Guards x2, Iron Grenadier Heavy Weapon Specialists x2 and also for the first time ever… the Iron Grenadier General: Voltar!
Don’t miss this limited edition second-run of these fantastic Oktober Guard vs. Iron Grenadiers action figures. You must be an official G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club member to order. Visit the Club Store to pre-order before the Nov. 30th, 2012 deadline! (Product will be shipping in the spring of 2013, exact date TBD). Cost is $360 per set (plus shipping). Only boxed sets will be produced and the production run will only be what is pre-ordered. Don’t miss this final opportunity to own this highly sought after set! Check it out at GIJoeClub.com/shop.
For pictures of the individual figures from GIJoeCon.com click here!”
This is great news for folks who missed out on this set leading up to the Convention and in New Orleans itself. As always, hit up GIJoeClub.com for more details.
by generalsjoes | Nov 13, 2012 | 12" Scale, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Reviews, Sideshow Reviews
With thanks to Mysterious Stranger, I’ve been able to stay pretty current with Sideshow Collectible figure reviews, but in this case, I’m tackling this review myself!
I was able to get my hands on a Sideshow Collectibles 12″ Environment The Pit Command Center, and I’ve posted the review in my Sideshow Collectibles area, or you can just click the link directly below:
by generalsjoes | Nov 13, 2012 | 5 Page Previews, Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
It’s my favorite new comic day of the month…because it’s a new comic day with a new issue of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero! Booya! The latest issue in the new Hama/Gallant run hits comic shops tomorrow, and you can check out the preview of the issue below.
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G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #184
Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a) • Ron Frenz and Sal Buscema (c)
Just as COBRA COMMANDER begins to settle into his new COBRA base on the west coast, trouble starts brewing. Destro and Baroness, Road Pig and Zarana, Darklon, Zartan: every one of them pursuing their own agenda and getting in COBRA COMMANDER’s way. Not to mention G.I. JOE following all their activities, waiting for the right time to step in. The stakes are raised in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #184!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
*Variant Covers:
Variant Larry Hama sketch cover!
by generalsjoes | Nov 12, 2012 | G.I. Joe
If most of my readers are like me, they grew up in an age where toy stores were their own cottage industry. K-B Toys, Child World, Children’s Palace, and Circus World all took up residence in our young minds, and thanks to the popularity of the film Big, FAO Schwarz was another one of those toy retailers that left an indelible impression.
I still remember my first visit to an FAO Schwarz store…not the 5th Avenue one in New York City that is so recognized, but a store in Boston that was like a toy mecca for a kid like me growing up in rural Vermont.
Pronto.com has designed a great infographic of the great history FAO Schwarz and they passed the info along to me, so I’m sharing it with you. It’s a really cool look at a great toy store, and our friend Joe makes an appearance. Click the read the rest of the story link below for this cool image.
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