by generalsjoes | Jun 25, 2014 | G.I. Joe
If you attended the G.I. Joe Convention in Dallas this year, you likely took a picture in front of the special “explosion” backdrop that was featured there. What folks may not realize is that this backdrop was fully paid for by a devoted G.I. Joe fan, and the reaction it received has encouraged him to try something new and exciting for JoeCon next year!
The only catch? It’s an expensive proposition and he needs your help to fund it.
Ted has started a Kickstarter campaign to help fund the next Photographic Backdrop for the G.I. Joe Convention! All of the details are on this YoJoe thread, and you can find the Kickstarter campaign right here. He’s not asking for much, so let’s see what we can do to help this get off the ground.
by generalsjoes | Jun 24, 2014 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 3
On the promotional tour for the latest Transformers blockbuster, Lorenzo Di Bonaventura (who also produces the G.I. Joe films) was asked about the current status of G.I. Joe 3 by the folks at Collider. He confirmed earlier rumors from Dwayne Johnson that filming would begin in early 2015, and even more than that, fully put to bed the question of whether or not Jon Chu was returning to direct the third film.
Speaking of the directing efforts, Di Bonaventura said:
“We’re just starting [to talk to directors]. We’re negotiating with a writer right now, and once we close that deal—which should be any moment—then we’ll have a story locked down. I’m really excited about it.”
Interestingly, he also says they’re “negotiating with a writer”. Reports were that Evan Daugherty was writing the treatment, but either that’s changed, or he is being brought back to add some more polish to the script. As far as the shooting schedule goes, the producer says the following:
“G.I. Joe 3 we are trying to get going, starting early next year…I think it’ll be a little later than [January]. I think February or March is probably more realistic. We were originally shooting for January and I think it’s slid a little bit, but you never know. It’s still a little too early to tell yet.”
Again, this aligns with the rumors from Johnson reported several months ago. Speaking of Johnson, Di Bonaventura was quick to mention that he will play a central role in the third G.I. Joe film, but that other cast had yet to be determined. Obviously with the Arashikage symbol so front and center on the movie poster, you know there are some strong ninja elements at play…but it’s curious to see how few other commitments we have yet.
One things for sure, it’s sounding like G.I. Joe’s 51st Anniversary year is sure to be more eventful than his 50th.
Check Collider for full details.
by generalsjoes | Jun 23, 2014 | Boss Fight Studio
The world of action figure Kickstarters is a roller coaster ride, and the Vitruvian H.A.C.K.S. Kickstarter campaign is no different! Today they surged through another milestone stretch goal, breaking $150,000 and unlocking King Leonidas and the Black Racer Gorgon.
Even better is every day we get closer to the $165,000 stretch goal level, and once that level is hit the “All In” funding option becomes a great deal, only getting better as the stretch goals go on.
Along with all of this, they are only 45 backers away from the magic 700, which adds the Amazon to those same levels, and makes the “All In” even better! Keep watching the Vitruvian H.A.C.K.S. Kickstarter and take best advantage of those stretch goals!
by generalsjoes | Jun 23, 2014 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Collectors Club
Only one more reveal left, as the G.I. Joe Collectors Club showed off their FSS 3.0 version of the Crimson Guard Immortal today! Based strongly off the concept case version of the character we saw in New Orleans a couple of years ago, this figure has a brand new head sculpt and his classic double rocket launcher.
Keep up with all the latest FSS 3.0 information at GIJoeClub.com and see the image mirrored below.
by generalsjoes | Jun 22, 2014 | Dio-Stories, G.I. Joe
The Dio-Story adventure “Darkness Falls” continues its weekly updates today with the twelfth installment in its action-packed adventure. The G.I. Joe team brings the fight right to Cobra’s front door, much to Claymoore and Skullbuster’s dismay!
Follow the adventures on the Darkness Falls page, or through the link directly below:
