by generalsjoes | Dec 30, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Toys
Two more figures in the incredible lineup of characters for the upcoming Convention set have been shown on GIJoeCon.com! Pulling from the Brazilian ranks, once a Cover Girl repaint, Sparta sports a newly tooled 25th Anniversary style head based on the incredible DTC Cover Girl sculpt! Not only does it look like a great head, but it would double for an awesome Scarlett as well.
She doesn’t quite work flawlessly for a 25th Anniversary Cover Girl, but certainly makes a great base that could be used with some minor tweaks. Anyone with a DTC Cover Girl could easily use the coat from that figure. Folks who want her blonde might have to adjust a bit more, however.
Steel Cobra (De Aco) is about what we expected, but looks a LOT better than I thought he might. The vac-metallized head is impressive. Very impressive. I like what I’m seeing here. Really can’t wait to check out Claymore. It figures that they’re taking the character I’m most looking forward to and showing him last!
Check out the mirrored images below.
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by generalsjoes | Dec 30, 2010 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comic Reviews, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe Reviews, IDW
So the end of “Season One” is coming near… I’m not sure I’m fully prepared for this new “Season” format, but it is certainly an interesting twist. Taking each issue as an “episode” and resetting the title so to speak every 2 years is a very interesting tact. Some will say it’s a sales grab, and maybe it is to a certain extent, but I think it’s also designed to draw in new readers who might only jump on board with a new “#1”.
I’ve certainly made my feelings known about the pacing of this title pretty much from day one, how is it coming along now that the end of the season is upon us? Better. Certainly better.
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by generalsjoes | Dec 29, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, Pursuit of COBRA
Sweet! Happy New Year, Joefans!
Check out the links below!
My pre-order is processing! Boo ya!
by generalsjoes | Dec 29, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Toys
Oh. Wow.
Who would have thunk it? A Special Missions Brazil redux coming with Wet Suit… and there isn’t a hint of silver or blue to be seen. In fact, there isn’t a hint of dive gear to be seen. Only head-to-toe land-based Navy SEAL awesomeness. DAMN.
If one figure ever made an entire convention set worth it, it just might be this one. Realistic camouflage, a retooled head, a great boonie cap, and using the awesome Pursuit of Cobra Beachhead tactical vest? Sold. With those flippers that hook on the back? No doubt with both knives this time? Double sold.
Fantastic looking figure.
Dial Tone is a bit of a departure, but not a bad one by any stretch. It’s a fairly generic black, brown, and green deco that boasts to be a “Traditional Special Forces” outfit. It looks good, if somewhat understated compared to the camouflaged outrageousness of Wet Suit. Of course we knew Dial Tone would be a bit different, simply because the traditional figure is being released as the 2011 promotional incentive…but this is very cool.
Wet Suit certainly takes the cake, though. Check out all of the updates at GIJoeCon.com, and the mirrored images below.
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by generalsjoes | Dec 28, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Toys
Following up with yesterday’s debut of Leatherneck and Python Patrol Cobra Trooper, the G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club has, just today, revealed the next two figures in line, the Python Patrol Tele-Viper and Special Mission: Brazil Mainframe!
The figures continue to look pretty cool. The Tele-Viper uses some different parts when compared to the original Anniversary version, utilizing Flint’s tooling instead of the Cobra Viper. Mainframe looks to be using the same tooling as he did in the 25th Anniversary (which unfortunately also includes the somewhat squished head). Interesting choice with Mainframe to put him in a standard “utility” uniform. It does approximate the Special Missions: Brazil look without being a color-for-color reproduction. Mainframe isn’t nearly as exciting to me as Leatherneck was…here’s hoping for a nicely colored Claymore or Wet Suit as a follow up. I do like how Mainframe’s colors are very similar to Leatherneck, only in reverse. It shows a neat kind of cohesiveness, without Mainframe looking too out of place.
Check out the gallery below with all four figures listed to date.
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by generalsjoes | Dec 28, 2010 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe: Renegades
I’ve been checking TVGuide.com and the MSN TV Listings for a while now, trying to get an idea of how the season is going to proceed, and I stumbled upon the IMDB Listing for G.I. Joe: Renegades. Much to my excitement, IMDB has nearly every single episode title listed for the first season! While there are no new descriptions, there are a ton of new episode titles to try and decipher. Check out all of the episode titles below:
Season 1, Episode 8: Rage
Original Air Date—7 January 2010
Season 1, Episode 10: Busted
Original Air Date—28 January 2010 |
Season 1, Episode 14: Knockoffs
Original Air Date—???? |
Season 1, Episode 15: White Out
Original Air Date—???? |
Season 1, Episode 16: Shipwrecked
Original Air Date—???? |
Season 1, Episode 17: Castle Destro
Original Air Date—???? |
Season 1, Episode 18: Union of the Snake
Original Air Date—???? |
Season 1, Episode 20: Prodigal
Original Air Date—???? |
Season 1, Episode 21: The Anomaly
Original Air Date—???? |
Season 1, Episode 23: Cousins
Original Air Date—???? |
Season 1, Episode 24: Going Underground
Original Air Date—????
by generalsjoes | Dec 27, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Collectors Club
Late last week we got a little sneak peek at the upcoming Python Patrol Cobra Trooper that is coming with the 2011 Convention Set. We also received email notification that images for the rest of the Convention figures would be going live this week.
The GI Joe Collectors’ Club has delivered on that today, with images posted for the upcoming JoeCon Special Missions Brazil Leatherneck as well as the Python Patrol Cobra Trooper! Immediately I can’t help but notice that they went traditional with the Leatherneck figure! Awesome move.
Not only does that give the fans the Leatherneck they’ve been looking for, but also puts to bed any thoughts that this set will simply be a Special Missions: Brazil re-issue. Also of note, Leatherneck is NOT using Buzzer’s torso! Another great improvement.
Check out the images below, and keep your browser pointed directly at GIJoeCon.com for the latest news and announcements for next year’s G.I. Joe Convention in Orlando!
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by generalsjoes | Dec 25, 2010 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe: Renegades
How’s this for dedication? Even among four separate Christmas events over the past 24 hours and preparation for a fifth tomorrow, I’ve got the latest two episodes of G.I. Joe: Renegades added to the Episode Guide! Sure, they’re about 24 hours later than normal, but they’re there.
Truth is, the highlight of my week is doing these, and even though I made sure to carve out plenty of family time this weekend, I just had to put in some extra late night hours to get these posted. Check out the full episode reviews with tons of video as usual at the links below. As always, too, keep your browser pointed to the G.I. Joe: Renegades Supersite for the latest news and intel as it happens.
Merry Christmas!
For folks who don’t normally check out the Renegades stuff, you may want to… Episode Seven featured the Renegades debut of Private Skoog (AKA Tripwire) and callsign Stalker-1 (AKA Stalker!). A great 2-parter to be sure.
by generalsjoes | Dec 25, 2010 | 12" Scale, G.I. Joe, Sideshow
Sideshow Collectibles is currently holding a “12 Days of Sideshow” event, where they celebrate 12 secret product reveals for some upcoming Sideshow Collectibles items. Well, we’re only on Day Two, and already Joe fans have quite the treat!
A quick look at the below image shows us a little sneak preview at an upcoming General Hawk figure! But who is that behind Hawk? Looks to be an African American…in a beret… Stalker! And, with Beachhead covering their flank, you can also see that the figure looking at them is none other than a Cobra Viper!
Wow.
Stalker, Hawk, and a Cobra Viper all revealed in one image. Looks like 2011 could be another banner year for Sideshow. The mirrored image is below, but you can also check out the 12 Days of Sideshow right here.
by generalsjoes | Dec 24, 2010 | G.I. Joe, Web Stuff
At this point of the night, it’s 10:00pm Christmas Eve, but knowing I won’t get much of a chance to post a message tomorrow, I’ll take some time out from playing Santa for the kids and wish all of my readers a very Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays.
With so much going on in the world today, and so much attention being paid to whatever major crisis is next on the horizon, it’s important to stop and pay some attention to the little things, and to not forget those small enjoyments we all have in our lives. G.I. Joe has been one of those for me for the past 30 years, and I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to share that with others.
I’m not so sure everyone else feels that same enjoyment, but hey, what can I say, I’m a positive guy I guess.
To all of my readers, thanks for continuing to come back. Here’s hoping for another terrific year for the best action figure line in history!
Yo Joe!
