by generalsjoes | May 14, 2014 | G.I. Joe
Over on his Facebook page, Dave Tree linked back to an Transformers at the Moon news article which has identified a new and intriguing Hasbro trademark. Keep in mind, this is a Transformers themed trademark, but it could have potential ramifications across many different Hasbro brands, I would think.
The trademark is for something called “ALLSPARK” which seems to be a software program for designing and customizing digital files for 3D Printing.
This is what the trademark states specifically:
Trademark Details
Category: Computer software for creating, designing, modifying, customizing, sharing and saving computer generated representations capable of being printed by a three dimensional printer to create physical objects, namely, jewelry, ornaments, arts objects, artifacts, household goods, toys, games, hobby models, accessories, office products, and various other consumer products
Again, this is obviously geared specifically towards the Transformers brand, but who knows how it could spread throughout other avenues of Hasbro product. Don’t forget, we previously reported on Hasbro’s deal with “3D Systems” for this same purpose, so there are certainly elements of Hasbro that are leaning towards further development of this technology.
Something to keep an eye on for sure. Check out the full article right here and thanks to Dave Tree for catching this.
by generalsjoes | May 13, 2014 | G.I. Joe
Stuff like this is truly the reason social media exists… taking one family’s struggles and turning into a full blown tribute to two young heroes who achieve greatness…all while being narrated by Flint and Lady Jaye!
Paul over on Facebook let the G.I. Joe Discussion Group know about his young son’s early life battling cancer. Given very grim chances for survival at only two years old, this young man overcame the illness and has now been a cancer survivor for five years.
Every year Paul makes a movie poster tribute to celebrate his son’s conquest over the disease, but this year he took it one step further. Bringing his younger sister into the action, he compiled a fantastic four-minute video chronicling the two young warriors, now known as “The Silence and The Darkness”! Not only that, but Bill Ratner (Flint) and Mary MacDonald-Lewis (Lady Jaye) lent their considerable vocal talents on narration.
This was an amazing video to watch. Kudos to Paul and his family, and thanks for sharing this great tribute to two young fighters.
by generalsjoes | May 13, 2014 | 5 Page Previews, Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Wow, is it time for another issue of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero already? Not that I’m complaining, I’m always excited about more Hama and Gallant gracing the pages of my favorite book.
It should be hitting comic shops tomorrow, check out the preview below.
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #202
Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a & c)
With two new G.I. JOE headquarters active and ready to go, the Real American Hero team can tackle more threats than ever before! But after COBRA’s failed takeover of the Pit, the villainous organization takes a new tact and prepares for a new direction. Will G.I. JOE be up to the task of taking down the leaner, meaner COBRA? Find out in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #202!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- A perfect jumping-on point to this classic series!
- Variant Cover by Larry Hama!
by generalsjoes | May 12, 2014 | G.I. Joe
To better mesh with the Kindle Worlds format, I broke up my book-length novel G.I. Joe: The Price of Peace into three smaller, more digestible chunks. Book Two was posted to Kindle Worlds yesterday
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As always, I thank everyone for their great support for this endeavor… Book One seems to have been received quite well, and here’s hoping people liked it enough to purchase Book Two. Check out the banners below for each! Book Three should round off the novel in the next 7 – 10 days or so. Don’t forget, if you’re so inclined, a review would be terrific, too.
Thanks again!
Book One (Snake Bite)
Book Two (Counter Strike)
by generalsjoes | May 11, 2014 | Dio-Stories
When I was uploading the pages for Episode 04 today I realized there were only three… I felt a bit bad about such a short update, so I threw Episode 05 in with it for good measure.
Things are still building towards the big conflict, but meanwhile, a certain Master of Disguise makes his move to extract his pound of flesh…
Check out the Darkness Falls Dio-Story page, or link to the two episodes directly below:
