by generalsjoes | Aug 7, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe: The Movie
So it’s times like this that I really wish I had some sort of forums attached to the site, but instead, I’ll just piggy back on my “Sister Site”, JoeBattleLines. The guys and girls over on JBL have been having some great discussions about the Rise of COBRA leading up to the release of the film, and I fully expect some nice, respectful, educated debate now that the film has hit and everyone has their own .02 they want to share. Check out the following links to discuss this with fellow fans!
Over the next few days I’ll be spending some serious time over there talking about the movie and enjoying the conversation!
by generalsjoes | Aug 7, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe: The Movie
For folks in the Western Florida area, GIJoeEvents.com has revealed that there is a special G.I. Joe: The Rise of COBRA viewing event. Get together with many of your fellow fans to trade Joes, talk about toys, see a fun movie, and just have a blast!
Click here for full details.
by generalsjoes | Aug 7, 2009 | G.I. Joe, Sponsor News
Finally, your chance to see the GI Joe Movie: Rise of Cobra on the big screen is here and we have the action figures and vehicles you want! But don’t forget at all the other GI Joe lines! We also carry GI Joe 25th Anniversary, Venom vs. Valor, Sigma 6 or the 2005 DTC toys, as well! Also, starting today we are running a special for a Limited Time on the MARS Troopers Figures – Single Preview Pack! Finally, we just received the Assault on Cobra Island – GI Joe: 25th Anniversary Action Figure Set and the Defense on Cobra Island – GI Joe: 25th Anniversary Action Figure Set. It’s all here and more at Past Generation Toys
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Marvel Universe – The newest wave just arrive which includes Electro, Namor, Spider-Man (dark suit) to name a few. Also, have the new Comic Book two packs!
SSDC Exclusives – Over 20 to choose from!
Gears of War – A great game with a great set of toys!
In Other News
We will be setting-up shop at the Baltimore Comic Con this year! Stay tuned for details. A great way to be updated is via the PGT Blog or by following us on Twitter.
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by generalsjoes | Aug 6, 2009 | G.I. Joe Convention, JoeCon 2009
Correction to Part 1: I somehow neglected to remember the movie night is now FRIDAY so keep this in mind as you read and plan.
Part 2 focuses on the rest of the con.
FRIDAY – THE CON STARTS
You might not want to party too hard Thursday night/Friday AM as the next day starts early with the annual parachute drop. I must admit, this year’s 12″ CG Paratrooper looks like a win, which is remarkable considering the horrid streak the club has been on with us 3.75″ collectors. Rest assured Joe fans, if there is ONE thing the club can do without fail is 12″ stuff. In the past you must sign up and sign a waiver to be a volunteer to throw the parachute figures. They have taken us to the top level of an hotel’s atrium/lobby and they have taken us to the top of buildings before. There is no telling where they have picked for us to throw from. It is a fun experience nevertheless. Looking at the GIJCC pics from their ’01 con there, they went to the roof of the hotel and were TETHERED by harnesses anchored by a steel chain. Good Lord, someone had liability concerns!!
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by generalsjoes | Aug 6, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe: The Movie
So tonight’s the big night…midnight premiers all over the country to launch G.I. Joe: The Rise of COBRA. It’s been a long, strange trip filled with hills, valleys, bumps and bruises, but for better or worse, the movie is here. I’ll be very interested to read reactions, opinions, thoughts, and feelings, so let me know what you liked, what you didn’t like and if it was anything like you expected.
Even more important than many of our thoughts, though, is how the public as a whole embraces the film and what kind of money it makes. I’ll be keeping a close tab and will be updating the site as appropriate. Lets hope for some big numbers to catapult our favorite toyline back into the public eye once again!
