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!
by generalsjoes | Mar 19, 2014 | G.I. Joe
Just an update on the funding request for the Girls of “The Finest” a G.I. Joe themed cosplay project to support Wounded Warriors!
100% of the funds support the Wounded Warriors charity, and they’re less than $2,000 away from their goal. Support this terrific charity, and get yourself a cool collectible calendar while you’re at it! Check out the following message from The Finest:
Hello Everyone!
We are 78% funded!
With 24 days left to fund the 2015 Girls of the Finest Calendar we are so close to meeting the goal!
We cannot put into words how exciting this is! Thank you so much to everyone who has shared, tweeted, or funded the project so far! WE CANNOT do it without YOU Guys! So far we have raised over $5000 dollars, which is AMAZING!!!!, but we still need to meet the $7500 dollars to meet the goal, or everyone will get their money back the calendar and perks will not be made AND most importantly we will not be able to give back to real heroes.
Over the next 3 weeks please consider again or for the first time talking about, sharing, tweeting, or helping fund calendar! Click the link so support the campaign/use the link to spread the word: http://igg.me/p/666751/x/6207072
We even have Cobra Commander promoting us. Check it out:
by generalsjoes | Mar 18, 2014 | G.I. Joe
I’ve been checking the site at least once or twice a week to see when they posted this, but Troy discovered it today and posted it on the G.I. Joe Discussion Group on Facebook. I posted very excitedly about the Kindle Worlds prospect about a month or so back, and the past four weeks have done little to muffle that excitement.
Now, on the Kindle Worlds Blog, they have posted their “World Content Guidelines” to submit G.I. Joe oriented stories to the Kindle World format.
Kindle World is a revolutionary new licensing agreement where authors can write stories based on existing properties and sell them through the Kindle Worlds store on Amazon, keeping a share of the money earned by their sale. The full details can be read on my previous post about this initiative.
For the full G.I. Joe “World Content Guidelines” click “Read More” below.
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by generalsjoes | Mar 18, 2014 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Kre-O
Big thanks to fellow What’s on Joe Mind cohost Chuck for letting me know that ToysRUs.com has some of the new Kre-O sets listed for sale online!
No images are posted as of yet, but they’ve listed the Outpost Defender and “Firebat Attack” sets for sale. Obviously I wouldn’t recommend grabbing any blind bags, just because I have no idea what assortment they’re from. Plus, there’s free shipping for all orders over $49, so after you get these two sets, if you spend another 6 bucks, you get free shipping. Check out the links below:
by generalsjoes | Mar 18, 2014 | 5 Page Previews, Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Paul Allor’s run on G.I. Joe continues this month, and looks to continue strong as we get back to G.I. Joe’s perspective this month. With a return of Steve Kurth and a step back towards the more familiar look and feel of the previous several issues.
See a day in the life of Hashtag as we get a look at her first days on the Joe team and her return to action! Check out the preview below.
G.I. Joe #14
Paul Allor (w) • Steve Kurth (a & c)
SIREN’S SONG! The G.I. JOE team goes toe-to-toe with COBRA’s newest agent! SIREN knows all of COBRA’s secrets—and with the eyes of the world on DUKE and the squad, how will they break her spell?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Siren—a student of the darkest recesses of COBRA’s past—strikes!
- Variant Cover by Freddie Williams II
by generalsjoes | Mar 17, 2014 | 50th Anniversary, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Kre-O, G.I. Joe Toys, Podcasts, What's on Joe Mind
It’s been a bit of a break since we posted our last episode, and it seems like the world of G.I. Joe has turned inside out and backwards since then. Excitement about Toy Fair blitzed the online community, only to be defused by the rumor that Hasbro will not be in attendance at JoeCon, and an underlying uncertainty about the future of our favorite brand. We also had a chat with none other than BJ Ward, the voice of Scarlett from the Sunbow animated series!
Well, to celebrate the sure fire collapse of all toy related patriotism, Gary took a strike from the show and is absent from Episode 90. Actually, Chuck is, too, but we figured that was more due to laziness.
However, Mike and Justin called in the reserves as Dave from Toy World Order and the immortal Erik Arana from Boss Fight Studio joined us on the program! Check out the latest episode on Podbean or embedded below, and hit up the Show Notes after the jump.
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by generalsjoes | Mar 14, 2014 | Boss Fight Studio, Other Toys
No, this isn’t G.I. Joe news specifically, but you’ll have to bear with me when it comes to Boss Fight Studio, expect me to be thoroughly promoting the work they’re doing. It’s well deserved.
Over on BossFightStudio.com, the crew has posted a series of new images of their first prototype figure, and these images have revealed a few more details about the potential construction of the figure:
As you can see there, the figure promises to maintain a very high level of articulation, and there are certainly some interesting new joints there on the inner thigh. Also, at least near the bottom portion of the torso, there appears to be a back screw! It’s still unknown exactly how much this screw will allow for disassembly, but the fact that one is there must be lighting a fire under the customizers out there.
Keep watching BossFightStudio.com for the latest updates on their product, from the looks of things, there will be stuff that many G.I. Joe collectors will be interested in, even if Greek Mythology ain’t your thing. The custom possibilities alone are amazing.
by generalsjoes | Mar 14, 2014 | G.I. Joe, Sponsor News
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by generalsjoes | Mar 13, 2014 | G.I. Joe
Well, this is certainly an interesting little item.
Up on Amazon.com there is a pre-order for a G.I. Joe: Cobra H.I.S.S. Tank: Includes Light & Sound!
made by Running Press Miniature Editions. They apparently design and market miniatures of pop culture brands. Looks like G.I. Joe (and Cobra) have officially fallen within their wheelhouse. This kit also comes with a mysterious 48 page illustrated book. Curiouser and curiouser…
Pre-Order this bad boy on Amazon
. I know I will.
by generalsjoes | Mar 13, 2014 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Battleground
Fresh off of events featuring a story tied to the Sunbow 2-Parter “Worlds Without End” we’re getting another Sunbow themed follow up based on the classic episode “The Viper is Coming”. Of course any connection is pretty tenuous, as I’m pretty sure Blackout never appeared in that old school episode.
Download G.I. JOE: BATTLEGROUND for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android devices for free at: http://mobage.com/games/g-i-joe-battleground
Check out some screen shots below.
G.I.JOE has received numerous calls from a mysterious informant whose cryptic messages lead the Joes unerringly to Cobra bases and operations all over the globe! The two sides clash as each tries to discover the identity of the enigmatic caller known simply as the Viper. Can Stalker, G.I.JOE’s original ranger, stand up to Black Out, Cobra’s cold, methodical sniper? How will your squads fare with the new debuff logic? Find out in the exciting Global Warfare event, The Viper Calls, on now!
