by generalsjoes | Feb 4, 2011 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, Pursuit of COBRA, Sponsor News
* * * * * * * * * [ SMALLJOES.COM NEWSLETTER ] * * * * * * * * * *
http://smalljoes.com
Lots of news and new products and pre-orders to tell you about!
GI JOE
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Hasbro has announced not one but two new Pursuit of Cobra GI JOE figure
assortments for release in April! No pictures are available yet although
it is likely that something revealed at Toy Fair in a few weeks.
Pre-orders are now available for the following:
Wave 5 (wave 3 2011):
General Hawk, Blowtorch, Steel Brigade, Cobra-The Enemy, Cobra Commander,
and Jungle B.A.T. The set of six is $41.99.
Wave 6 (wave 4 2011):
Snake-Eyes (temple guardian), Croc Master, Iron Grenadier, Rock-Viper, Viper,
and Crazylegs. The set of six is $41.99.
http://smalljoes.com/cgi-bin/pgen.cgi?CatId=2&Stage=5
The lastest GI JOE comic books from the GI JOE: Cobra, Origins, Real
American Hero, and main series are available with several new books having
been released so far this year:
http://smalljoes.com/cgi-bin/pgen.cgi?CatId=79&Stage=5
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by generalsjoes | Feb 3, 2011 | G.I. Joe, Other Toys, SK Omega
I’ve seen a lot of fandom speculation about the fate of the much talked about SK Omega line from Molten Monkey International…well, courtesy of Gyre-Viper at HissTank.com, the SK Omega folks have revealed that unfortunately they will not be in attendance at Toy Fair this year.
HOWEVER… and it’s a big however… that does not mean production has slowed, stopped, or that anything is getting in their way. Quite the opposite! Instead of relying on industry events, they are planning to push up the launch of their website and start featuring product images ASAP. This is nothing but good news!
Check out the full text of Gyre Viper’s update below:
Due to some rather untimely scheduling conflicts, SK Omega will not be attending Toy Fare as originally planned. HOWEVER, this has given them cause to punch their website into full gear, sooner than later, AND has ignited the possible approach… where they have now considered, revealing new product outside of and in between industry and fan conventions on their website. That’s not to say they won’t be attending said events, just that they do not necessarily want to rely on said events to put forth what they are working on for future release. So while it is unfortunate that they will not be at Toy Fare this year, they are trying very hard to have the site up and running in full capacity BEFORE Toy Fare in a couple weeks. The site WILL feature 3D product images.
I repeat… the site WILL feature 3D product images.
So let’s recap:
-SKO will not be at Toy Fare
-The website will be up and running (hopefully sooner than later)
-The website will feature 3D product images
-SKO is not canceled
Watch This Space Molten Monkey International
by generalsjoes | Feb 3, 2011 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, Sunbow
Well, the site is new, but the guy behind it has been around for a long while. David Thornton was the brains behind Quick Kick’s Theatre, one of the classic Joe sites from a bygone era, focusing attention on the Sunbow animated series. He migrated to JoeGuide.com, but then took a little break from the online Joe community for a bit to focus on other ventures.
Well, Mr. Thornton has jumped back into the Joe community with a splash, launching a fantastic site at CartoonPaperwork.com!
As part of this new series launch, we get an awesome glimpse at a storyboard for an unused opening for the second season of the Sunbow animated series! A fantastic glimpse into the production process. Check that out right here.
Very cool, and a site worth bookmarking. Check back often.
by generalsjoes | Feb 3, 2011 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, Pursuit of COBRA
I know I talked about it a little yesterday, but here are some direct links to pre-orders for those April Waves of G.I. Joe: The Pursuit of Cobra!
Order G.I. Joe Pursuit of Cobra Action Figures Wave 5 Set from Entertainment Earth!
Order G.I. Joe Pursuit of Cobra Action Figures Wave 6 Set from Entertainment Earth!
Order G.I. Joe Pursuit of Cobra Action Figures Wave 5 from Entertainment Earth!
Order G.I. Joe Pursuit of Cobra Action Figures Wave 6 from Entertainment Earth!
The troop builders are already going fast, so don’t miss out!
by generalsjoes | Feb 3, 2011 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe: Renegades
It must be Thursday, because the latest episode of G.I. Joe: Renegades has been posted online to Hubworld.com in glorious high res quality! Featuring a cameo by Law & Order, this episode puts Duke in prison going up against a morally bankrupt prison warden.
Check it out right here.
by generalsjoes | Feb 2, 2011 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, Pursuit of COBRA, Sponsor News
Hi – here is a big update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about a ton
of exciting new preorders from Hasbro and other companies, and another
round of cool new arrivals.
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NEW PREORDERS
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GI JOE 2011 SERIES 03, 04
We have re-orders up for not one, but two new assortments of GI Joe
figures. Series 03 includes Blowtorch, Cobra the Enemy, Cobra Commander,
General Hawk, Jungle B.A.T. and a Steel Brigade Soldier, while Series 04
includes Crazy Legs, Croc Master, an Iron Grenadier, a Rock Viper, a Viper
and Temple Guardian Snake Eyes. Each figure is available singly at $7.99
– $10.99, with Series Sets of 6 priced at $44.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear … i+joe+2011
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by generalsjoes | Feb 2, 2011 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, Pursuit of COBRA
Over the past week we’ve received some conflicting information about upcoming releases from G.I. Joe: The Pursuit of Cobra, but it would appear that things have somewhat ironed out. Several online retailers including Big Bad Toy Store, Entertainment Earth, and Small Joes have received information from Hasbro that seems to finally confirm what waves 3 and 4 for 2011 will consist of. This is how it shakes out:
2011 Wave 3 (AKA “Wave 5”)
- Blowtorch
- Cobra – The Enemy
- Cobra Commander
- General Hawk
- Jungle B.A.T.
- Steel Brigade
2011 Wave 4 (AKA “Wave 6”)
- Snake Eyes Temple Guardian
- Crazy Legs
- Croc Master
- Rock Viper
- Viper
- Iron Grenadier
To pre-order, make sure to visit Small Joes, Big Bad Toy Store (wave 3 and wave 4), or Entertainment Earth (wave “5” and wave “6”). Now, just to get some pictures! Keep your eyes peeled to GeneralsJoes.com next weekend as I visit New York City and attend the 2011 Toy Fair!
by generalsjoes | Feb 2, 2011 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comic Reviews, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe Reviews, IDW
Over the past couple of weeks, much of the attention of the internet world has been on G.I. Joe: Cobra (and rightfully so). It seems somewhat strange to have G.I. Joe’s flagship title somewhat lost in the shuffle, especially when it promises to end with a pretty large bang.
Snake Eyes and Helix find themselves in Station 0, neck deep in Cobra. How can they fight their way out? Read the full review after the jump.
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by generalsjoes | Feb 1, 2011 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe: Renegades
Or ask Canada as the case may be… :shifty:
Over on HissTank.com, a user by the name of Super Beast noticed a Wikipedia entry for G.I. Joe: Renegades that presented an episode order far different from what we saw over here in the United States. It is widely believed that the original airings of the episodes of G.I. Joe: Renegades stateside were mixed and matched, probably in order to accommodate the Homecoming 2-Parter airing on Christmas Eve. Well, in Canada, the show didn’t start airing until after Christmas, so with no worries about Homecoming, it would certainly appear that Canada is airing the Renegades episodes in the corrected order. So far, in Canada, episodes have aired in the following order:
- Descent – Part 1
- Descent – Part 2
- Rage
- Dreadnoks Rising
A quick glance at the Canadian TV Guide page reveals that the next two episodes are:
- The Package
- Return of the Arashikage Part 1
Obviously, we can assume Part 2 will follow that. So, for those Renegades freaks (like me) who want to know exactly what order the shows are going to appear in, I would strongly advise checking TVguide.ca on a regular basis to see how the episodes lay out. That should clear the air considerably! I will say, I’m not 100% convinced that the Wikipedia entry is spot on. I think there could potentially be a couple more episodes that were produced prior to Homecoming, but this is a great start nonetheless. Thanks again to Super Beast for noticing this.
by generalsjoes | Jan 31, 2011 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Toys
And it’s a good one! For whatever reason, over the years, the G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club hasn’t sought to invite any of the Sunbow voice actors. Or perhaps they have, they just haven’t landed any. Well, this year they did, and it’s quite an appropriate one!
Hank Garrett will be landing in Orlando to attend the G.I. Joe Convention! He’s starred in scores of films and television series, but we all know him as… Dial Tone! Quite the appropriate choice, considering the free membership figure and his inclusion in the Special Missions Brazil boxed set.
Keep your eyes peeled for more on GIJoeCon.com, and to get on-the-spot updates like this one, follow the G.I. Joe Con on Twitter.
