by generalsjoes | Oct 17, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, Podcasts
G.I.Joe Review Episode 027 (35:20) – The guys review G.I. Joe #51.
You can direct download Episode 027 at: http://media.libsyn.com/media/gijoereview/GIJoeReview027.mp3
G.I. Joe: Review on iTunes, but if you’re not, their rss feed is here.
Email address is: GIJoeReview@gmail.com
You will be able to find the archives at: http://gijoereview.libsyn.com/
Discuss this episode at http://gijoereview.army4one.com
Also, feel free to vote and leave some comments for them on PodCast Alley.
Enjoy!
by generalsjoes | Oct 17, 2009 | Other Toys
I’ve sort of ranted and raved on these pages before about Mattel’s putrid looking Avatar toyline…it retails for 2 bucks more than G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, yet the figures lack most of the detail and all of the charm of the G.I. Joe toys. Where Hasbro’s offerings manage to cram a ton of sculpt and tooling detail into the 3 3/4″ scale as well as a ton of accessories, the Avatar items look more like emotionless slabs of 4 inch plastic with very few accessories and zero spirit. Pure licensed “blech”.
But one bright spot appeared to be the vehicles, especially the absolutely kick ass looking dual-engine attack craft that resembled the Sigma 6 Dragonhawk. Alas, various posters on HissTank, and in other places have revealed that not even that vehicle saves the line, as it ends up being too small to really work well for the Rise of Cobra figures (or vintage figures for that matter).
But, apparently that’s not the case for the Mech suit! Nas, a frequent GeneralsJoes commenter has his own blog site, and he took some neat pictures of the Avatar mech suit, and it looks to work quite nicely with the Rise of Cobra figures! Joe fans who have been clamoring for an Aliens-style power loader, or even just a kick ass Mech assault suit need look no further. So far, this seems to be the biggest bright spot for the Avatar toys, let’s hope the movie itself is better…
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by generalsjoes | Oct 17, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe: The Movie
Well, between an all day road trip yesterday and several Autumn-related activities with the family today, I’ve got some catching up to do with some recent news stories and G.I. Joe related events! Click the “Read the rest of this entry” link below for some great embedded videos!
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by generalsjoes | Oct 15, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe: The Movie
For G.I. Joe fans who are Facebook users (and I know there are a lot of you), there’s a new Facebook app out there entitled G.I. Joe: Face Off, and it’s a fun little flash-based game where you choose a side, then build up a trooper to go against other Facebook users in a fight to the death! It ain’t rocket science, you come equipped with some default gear, then as you progress through the game, you can build up points to spend on upgrades, new weapons, and movie-inspired uniforms.
It’s a pretty fun time waster…trust me, I wasted over an hour on it today alone… :shifty:
Click here to check it out!
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by generalsjoes | Oct 14, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe: Resolute
ACTION-PACKED ANIMATED ADVENTURE DEBUTS ON DVD
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER
All Games End November 3, 2009 when the Animated DVD is Deployed, Armed with
Filmmaker Interviews, Storyboards and More
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – Experience G.I. JOE like never before when the action-packed G.I. JOE: RESOLUTE arrives on DVD for the first time ever November 3, 2009 from Paramount Home Entertainment. Featuring a more sophisticated animation style and story than prior animation and intended for the adult fan that grew up with the brand in the 80’s, G.I. JOE: RESOLUTE is an intense vision of the raging battle between the G.I. JOE team and the menacing COBRA organization. The G.I. JOE team is a highly trained, classified special operations unit that officially doesn’t even exist. This elite team fights a secret war as the first and last line of defense against forces that seek to plunge our world into chaos.
Hasbro developed the bold, state-of-the-art animation with executive producer Sam Register as well as a dynamic creative team including Joaquim Dos Santos, a veteran animation director, who worked closely with award-winning comic writer Warren Ellis, who penned the story. This highly regarded team brings an edgy, intense feel to the animation, which features the most popular characters from the
G.I. JOE vs. COBRA saga such as DUKE, SCARLETT, SNAKE EYES and
COBRA COMMANDER.
The G.I. JOE: RESOLUTE DVD includes illuminating interviews with the filmmakers, storyboards, G.I. JOE files, exclusive bonus footage and a “Now You Know” teaser promo. The DVD will be available for the approximate retail price of
$19.99 U.S./$22.99 Canada.
DVD:
The G.I. JOE: RESOLUTE DVD is presented in widescreen with Dolby Digital English 5.1 sound and English, French and Spanish subtitles. Special features are as follows:
- “Now You know” teaser promo
- Interviews with Filmmakers
- Storyboards
- JOE Files
About Paramount Home Entertainment
Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. PHE is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment products on behalf of various parties including: Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Paramount Famous Productions, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, CBS and PBS and for providing home entertainment fulfillment services for DreamWorks Animation Home Entertainment.
About Hasbro
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children’s and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognizable play and recreational experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. (C) 2009 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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G.I. JOE: RESOLUTE
Street Date: November 3, 2009
Pricing: $19.99 U.S./$22.99 Canada
Runtime: 58 minutes
U.S. Rating: TV-14
Canada Rating: PG
