by generalsjoes | Sep 5, 2014 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Kre-O
Well, actually a couple of twists. First and foremost, the finding is from a retail Toys “R” Us in Utah, and reports that they have found Blind Bag Wave 5 in stores. So, the first question is… where is Wave 4? Perhaps Wave 4 is impending as well…
But the second and more pressing issue in my mind is there appears to be a lack of blind bag codes. This was reported on some Transformers Kre-Ons a short while ago, and unfortunately the tactic has officially passed along to the G.I. Joe side as well. I’m certainly not happy about it, and this will probably result in me just picking and choosing the loose figures on eBay or some other service. I don’t have a local Toys “R” Us, so I’m certainly not going to make a special 120 mile round trip just to buy an armful of Kre-Ons and hope I get the ones I want.
I kind of understand why Hasbro is doing it, but I don’t much like it.
Check out the image below and thanks to Edward G on Twitter for the info.
The fifth wave of G.I. Joe Kre-O contains the below list of figures, and a gallery from ComicCon can be seen right here.
- Zarana
- Bullet Man (!!!)
- Lifeline
- Outback
- Stinger Driver
- Dial Tone
- Techno Viper
- Ninja Ku
- Leatherneck
- Tele Viper
- Iceberg
- Battle Damage B.A.T.
by generalsjoes | Sep 5, 2014 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
It’s officially September, which has been long promised by IDW Publishing as the “Fall of G.I. Joe”. With the first issue of the latest G.I. Joe relaunch incoming, Comic Book Resources interviewed new writer Karen Traviss, and also included some preview images to go along with the story.
Check out one of the previews below, and check out the interview at CBR.com.
by generalsjoes | Sep 3, 2014 | Other Toys
I posted my review of the recently released Revoltech “Revolmini” Solid Snake a couple of weeks ago, but admittedly I wasn’t really sure exactly what the curiously shaped white object that came with the figure was.
Well, within moments of posting the review, I was thoroughly educated, and I’ve posted some new images and details in the Revolmini Review.
Essentially you can take off Solid Snake’s face and use the tool to change his eyes.
Yes, you read that right. You can take off Solid Snake’s face. Totally not creepy.
Actually, yeah, it’s pretty creepy. Check out the review right here, but don’t look too long at Snake’s faceless husk, it’ll haunt your dreams.
by generalsjoes | Sep 3, 2014 | G.I. Joe
It’s officially September, which means the fifth annual Coil Con is on the immediate horizon! Hitting the midwest September 13th, this year’s Convention promises to be a lot of fun for collectors and fans of all ages.
This year’s Coil Con exclusive set crosses the pond, as Coil Operative “Shrike” plans his next nefarious plot. We revealed the first painted sample of the figure right on GeneralsJoes.com and below you can see the card art, lovingly crafted by Andrew Hall, Eric Gradberg, and James Kavanaugh, Jr.!
COIL Con V will take place from 9 am to 5 pm on Saturday, September 13. This year’s convention has moved indoors to the Indianapolis Wyndham hotel. For anyone thinking of making the trip in from out of town, it’s mere minutes from the Indianapolis airport and there are rooms available with a special Convention rate ($99/night) for Friday and Saturday night.
Be sure to check out the club’s site, www.coilcon.com, and the COIL Con Facebook page for more information!
by generalsjoes | Sep 2, 2014 | 50th Anniversary, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys
It’s been a couple of weeks since I reviewed the ComicCon exclusive Danger at the Docks set, and now it’s time for me to cover the regular Toys “R” Us release, a set that actually caught me a bit by surprise.
While many folks were busy caressing the SDCC set and appreciating its vintage accuracy, I found myself quite impressed with the new urban deco of this repaint.
Check out my 50th Anniversary Review page, or just click the links below.
