by generalsjoes | Aug 28, 2009 | Web Stuff
In case anyone’s not aware…I’m sure you may have noticed there haven’t been any real updates to the front page in a few days. I’ve been a little bit busy…
At approximately 12:53am yesterday, my wife gave birth to a happy, healthy little girl named Allison. She weighed in at 7 lb, 10 oz and everyone is doing great. We are now back home and I’ve got 2 weeks off, so expect more site stuff than you could ever want. :shifty:
Well, probably not THAT much site stuff, I am spending as much time as I possibly can with the new addition and the rest of the family, but I’ve gotten some Rise of COBRA stuff that I haven’t reviewed yet, and I’ve got a few other neat things to cover, so things should pick back up.
Yo Joe!
by generalsjoes | Aug 26, 2009 | G.I. Joe, Sponsor News
* * * * * * * * * [ SMALLJOES.COM NEWSLETTER ] * * * * * * * * * *
http://smalljoes.com
GI JOE 25TH ANNIVERSARY PRODUCT SALE
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We are currently offering about half of our 25th Anniversary GI JOE items
on sale for 35% off or more. Many single-carded figures are just $5.99
each. You can also pick up the set of two Extreme Conditions 7-figure
packs for just $35.99! There are many other great deals so be sure to
check all of our 25th Anniversary categories.
http://smalljoes.com/cat/G.I.-GI-JOE-25th-Anniversary-action-figures-80.shtml
This sale ends September 15, 2009.
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Thanks for reading, and we hope you’ll stop by and check out the site
soon.
Regards,
SMALLJOES.COM Staff
http://smalljoes.com
by generalsjoes | Aug 26, 2009 | Canadian Joe Con, G.I. Joe
It’s that time again. The August 2009 edition of Joecanuck’s monthly newsletter has gone live!
This month they look at the GIJOE Rise Of Cobra game, the plethora of GIJOE Themed party supplies out there now, an “unproduced” Resolute figure and much much more!
Check it out here:
http://67.212.190.228/JoeCanuck/AUG09.pdf
as always, back issues of the newsletter can be found here:
http://www.joecanuck.com/miva/merchant.mvc
by generalsjoes | Aug 25, 2009 | Customs, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: The Movie, Kick Ass Custom
The self-proclaimed OCD Joefan, “Werecat” of JoeSightings and JoeBattleLines went the extra mile with his Pit Playset, and spent a whopping 14 hours doing detail work with a very small paint brush and a whole lot more patience than I have! Check out his post on JoeBattleLines here, or check out the gallery below. Very impressive.
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by generalsjoes | Aug 25, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: The Movie
JoeBattleLines and JoeSightings member Alexx always has a really unique look at the Rise of COBRA figures as they hit, and gives us some really neat images to go along with it, and his enthusiasm hasn’t slowed one bit since the line hit! In fact, he’s been so enthusiastic that I haven’t been able to keep up with his frenetic posting. He’s a machine.
However, I do feel like I should at least take some time and focus on a few of his more recent entries because they’re so awesome. His stuff can be found on JoeSightings.com, as well as the Mission Debriefing section of JoeBattleLines. Anyone who isn’t checking that stuff out is missing out on some really neat perspective and insight.
Enough butt kissing…
General Hawk (Single Pack)
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This figure is so freaking cool. So understated and very underrated, but one of my favorite figures in the line. It’s perfect in its simplicity, with a great accessory compliment and some very nice, basic design work. I really, REALLY love this figure. I love it a lot.
Grand Slam w/ Air Assault Glider
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You know, I pretty much wrote off these Target Exclusives, but for some reason it didn’t occur to me that Grand Slam had the new lower legs. Not only that, but the Ace headsculpt is a very nice difference compared to the Flash one. Sure, it’s reused, but at least in the Original 13 group shots he’ll still stand out. I think I have to pick this one up now. Thanks a lot, Alexx. :shifty:
The Doctor
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I don’t think I need to tell anyone how bad ass this figure is. I thought the figure was pretty neat as it was, but the awesomely campy performance by Joseph Gordon-Levitt only further cemented the character (and figure) in my mind. A “must have” for the Rise of COBRA, no doubt. Even you vintage purists should find a way to work him into the line as a deranged scientist who works alongside Dr. Mindbender.
Paris Pursuit Baroness
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From the minute I saw this figure, I knew I’d dig her more than the regular one, and I was right. Just got mine in the mail today from HasbroToyShop, so haven’t had a chance to do the full blown review, but expect good words. Very nice figure. Very nice.
Pit Commando
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This figure is currently the bane of my existence. One of the only Rise of COBRA figures I have yet to hold in my hands. I have two on the way from HasbroToyShop (finally!) but beyond that I haven’t had the pleasure of messing with this figure yet. I plan on doing a crazy intensive review once I can. I know the base figure is just Dusty, but I am just antsy as can be waiting for all that awesome looking gear. What a fantastic way to do a “Accessory Set” without actually doing one. Kudos to Hasbro on this guy, I love him and I don’t even have one yet.
