by generalsjoes | Mar 21, 2014 | G.I. Joe, Sunbow
Entertainment Weekly has provided the first tidbits of information about the upcoming G.I. Jeff episode of Community, and it’s looking pretty awesome.
According to executive producer Chris McKenna “We do a typical G.I. Joe opening where G.I. Joe is battling Cobra, then something very un-G.I. Joe and something very Community happens, and it becomes this inciting incident that gets our characters in hot water in the G.I. Joe realm.”
McKenna was quite complimentary, saying “[G.I. Joe] was something from our childhood that was very important to us and we had fond memories of it, and we thought it would be a cool way to do another animated episode,”
Some screen shots were shown as well, which I’ve mirrored below. A pretty neat tribute. Check out the EW article right here.
by generalsjoes | Mar 21, 2014 | G.I. Joe, Sunbow
If you ever had any burning questions to ask Michael Bell, NOW IS THE TIME. He is doing an AMA on Reddit to support a project his daughter is working on.
You can check out the Reddit AMA right here, and even if you don’t have any questions for him, considering passing along a “thanks” to the original voice of Duke by supporting his daughter Ashley’s project on Indigogo.
So far the thread has already been very insightful! The full details are below:
I am turning to you to help support my daughter, actress Ashley Bell ( The Last Exorcism, Love and Air Sex, and the just released Sparks), get her documentary Love and Bananas off and running. She went to Cambodia last year to film a short on the rescue of 2 abused captive elephants from a logging camp, and their subsequent release to the Cambodian Wildlife Sanctuary. Once there, she realized a full documentary was needed to present the plight of captive wild elephants as well as the disappearing rain forest, and wildlife in that region. Hence her campaign to raise funds to complete her documentary. I am prepared to answer all of your questions honestly and with I hope some wit.
Here is Ashleys indigogo website, please help us!
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/love-bananas–2/x/5355369
by generalsjoes | Mar 19, 2014 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Many fans were left wondering what was up with IDW Publishing’s G.I. Joe series when it went missing from solicitation lists posted recently. I had reached out to Editor in Chief Chris Ryall and got some clarification on that.
Now, over on their Facebook Page, IDW Publishing has let loose the first small teaser for what might be coming later this year. It’s just a single cover image, and is appropriately called “The Fall of G.I. Joe”.
It’s an intriguing first image, and I know I’m really hoping to hear more as the convention season goes forth.
by generalsjoes | Mar 19, 2014 | G.I. Joe
Nothing brightens up March Madness like a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world!
Fox’s ADHD has put together a stunningly awesome and hilarious March Madness video featuring none other than Cobra Commander, Destro, and a few other familiar faces. Will the Commander go “all chalk” with his Final Four? What is Serpentor’s secret to March Madness success?
Find out below!
by generalsjoes | Mar 19, 2014 | Other Toys, Zica Captain Action
Very exciting news for retro enthusiasts today, as ZICA Toys announced via their Facebook page that they have landed the license for Captain Action, and will be producing 3 3/4″ action figures in the same style as vintage G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero!
In the Facebook comments thread, they are quick to point out these figures will NOT have “o-rings” but will maintain the same scale and style as some of our classic favorites.
I am… enthused about this. Quite enthused.
Captain Action has always had an appeal for me, but the scale wasn’t something I latched onto, even if the fabric costumes of real licensed characters was a nice touch. The first assortment will contain Captain Action, Action Boy, Dr. Evil and the Silver Streak!
Check out the latest information here, and keep watching ZICA Toys for the next exciting developments. They are currently producing vintage styled Six Million Dollar Man figures (among others). The full post can be seen below:
I’ve been given the green light to officially spill the beans on the Captain Action project. The format is 3.75″ scale done in the classic 80’s Hasbro G.I. Joe style. Starting out the line will include Captain Action, Action Boy, Dr. Evil and the Silver Streak!
Work is just getting started on this project but hopefully I’ll be able to start sharing prototype shots soon. So again, stay tuned!
