by generalsjoes | Nov 11, 2010 | Life
Every day, it seems, I complain about work. But I have an okay paying job that essentially lets me sit at a computer all day and update this website.
Every day, it seems, I complain about my commute. But I have a 15 minute drive over paved roads without risk of life.
Every day, it seems, I complain about finances, but at least there are finances to complain about, a country that allows me to spend (or mis-spend) how I see fit, and work as hard as I need to earn the income I want.
Thanks to everyone who has served, it is you who made this possible. Not the politicians in Washington, but the guys and girls with boots on the ground, metal under their feet, a boat in the water, or wings in the air. It is because of you that this country is what it is.
Thank you.
by generalsjoes | Nov 10, 2010 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comic Reviews, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe Reviews, IDW
During New York ComicCon it was revealed that the G.I. Joe: Origins title was going to be fading away, and to be honest, I wasn’t extremely bothered by the news. Sure, it’s one less G.I. Joe title on the shelves, but beyond snippets into the backgrounds of various characters, what were we really missing?
Well, then I remembered Issues #16 – 18…the Zartan origin. That was good stuff. Very good stuff. Probably the best three issue run during the Origins series, which is pretty ironic, considering it was written by Chuck Dixon, who has been infamous for his up and down roller coaster through the main G.I. Joe title.
Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed the Hama stuff at the beginning, but I’m ready to start moving on. I’m ready to start evolving the story, and not continuing to mull about in the past. Origins going away was no big shakes. What was more important to me was how was it going to leave?
Well, turns out, as one of the last stories to run within G.I. Joe: Origins, the mysterious tale of Michael Monk might just end the series on a very high note.
To avoid spoilers, click the “Read the rest of the story” link below for the full review.
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by generalsjoes | Nov 10, 2010 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, Sunbow
Shame on me, I’d never heard of woot.com, but apparently they have daily deals at pretty damn good prices.
Right now, on their kids.woot.com subpage, they’ve got the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Footlocker “full series” set from Shout! Factory on sale for an astounding $75! That’s 50% off what normal retail price were when it launched.
Check it out right here and pick one up while it lasts!
If you’re wondering whether or not it’s worth the cash, you can also check out my mammoth review of the full series set here.
by generalsjoes | Nov 10, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Convention, JoeCon 2011, Show and Convention Coverage
Over on the GIJoeClub Message Boards, “The Commander” has posted yet another clue for the upcoming 2011 JoeCon Convention Exclusive set!
“These snakes like to hide in the heat!”
Sounds to me like we’re still talking about some sort of Cobra jungle set… and if they’re hiding, that would indicate camouflage. And what’s the best camouflage Cobra has? The Python Patrol technology rendered them completely invisible to radar and electronic detection… hmmm… so at this point, we have three total clues:
- “My, you look good in that camo pattern!”
- “Time for a Rumble in the Jungle!”
- “These snakes like to hide in the heat!”
So yes, it would certainly appear that a jungle themed battle involving two teams in camouflage would certainly apply. I know Tiger Force is a popular suggestion…for some reason I don’t see it. Python Patrol, though, that certainly sounds feasible. Whatever it is, with the vast library of modern era tooling at their disposal, I think we’ll see some pretty cool stuff.
Continue hypothesizing! The convention is relatively early in the year next year, so revelations should start coming soon, I would imagine. Keep your eyes peeled to GIJoeClub.com for all the latest details!
by generalsjoes | Nov 10, 2010 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, Sunbow
Now, most of this stuff is going to go way over my pay grade…but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth checking out.
Noted Sunbow G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero writer Ron Friedman has posted a number of his personal items to the Heritage Auction site…now just because most of us won’t be able to afford this stuff doesn’t mean we can’t look at the awesome pictures. The images aren’t huge, but show some neat glimpses at character sheets, and my favorite is the Zartan image that has him labeled “Capt. Chameleon”. Awesome.
Check out the auctions right here.
Thanks to Steevy Maximus from HissTank.com for the intel!
by generalsjoes | Nov 9, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Toys
The GI Joe Collectors’ Club has sent word along that their fall membership drive is barreling full steam ahead, and they have opened up a new G.I. Joe “Ultimate Battle” Contest! Details for this contest can be found on GIJoeClub.com.
Also as a part of the fall membership drive, they are showing a sneak preview of the upcoming Adventure Team Sea Adventurer with Sea Wolf! You can see a snippet of the image mirrored below, with a full image over on GIJoeClub.com.
The full press release can be read after the jump.
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by generalsjoes | Nov 9, 2010 | G.I. Joe, Sponsor News
This week at Past Generation Toys:
### GI JOE ###
First up we have a Target Exclusive, GI Joe: Cobra Air-Viper with Rocket Pack from the GI Joe Movie: Rise of Cobra. Air-Viper pilots fly next-generation aircraft designed by MARS Industries. Like all top test pilots, these ruthless hunters of the sky are meticulous, detail-oriented problem solvers with an extensive knowledge of aeronautical engineering. Figure comes with stand, rocket pack accessory, elevating cannons and other weapon accessories.
Next we have the GI Joe Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) collection. These figures were a limited production of 2,000. Still available are Air-Tight, Cobra Officer, Copperhead, Lt Falcon, and Night Viper. We also have the BAT Troop Builder 6 pack; this 6 figure pack was only available by mail order and includes 1 OVERKILL, 3 Cobra BAT V2s, and 2 Cobra Inferno BATs
By the case, we have 12 figure cases from the GI Joe Movie: Rise of Cobra Collection 2 Wave 1 available today. These cases contain Shipwreck (x1), Heavy Duty (x2), Zartan (x2), Ripcord (x2), Breaker (x2), Cobra Viper (x2), and Scarlett (x1).
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by generalsjoes | Nov 9, 2010 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe: Renegades
While a debut date is not yet known, Hasbro has announced a partnership with Corus Entertainment, which will broaden the viewership for upcoming Hub programming, including new series like Transformers: Prime and G.I. Joe: Renegades. Corus Entertainment is Canada’s leading family broadcast station, and this would appear to be the first step towards bringing new Hasbro based animation worldwide.
Check out the full press release after the jump, and thanks to The Terror Drome for the information.
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by generalsjoes | Nov 9, 2010 | 5 Page Previews, Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
I have been woefully behind the 8 ball in reviewing IDW’s G.I. Joe titles, but I’ve got a few in the queue, now that I made my most recent trip to my local comic shop. Unfortunately, in my neck of the woods “local” is a relative term, and I can usually only hit the shop once in a while, so I try to get a handful of books at once. For that reason, you will likely see a small bunch of reviews posted within the next couple of days.
Among those will be the two books being released tomorrow, G.I. Joe: Origins #21 and G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #160. While you wait with baited breath for the reviews to go up, here are some 5-page previews for these two upcoming issues.
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #160
Larry Hama (w) • Agustin Padilla (a) • Padilla, Rod Whigham (c)
Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow switch sides. Baroness gets deprogrammed.
Billy gets taken over completely by Dr. Venom. Blame it all on the Brainwave Scanner!
*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
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G.I. Joe: Origins #21
David Lapham (w) • Werther Dell’Edera (a) • Tom Feister (c)
David Lapham’s “Sedition by Numbers” continues here! The Mad Monk begins his training with COLOSSUS WORLD SECURITY, INC., which is owned by COBRA, of course. Torture is the routine and Monk is singled out for extra attention. If the camp doesn’t break him, then his first mission might have him wondering whose side he’s on. There’s no bottom to this rabbit hole.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Also, I know a lot of folks had been holding out for the Trade Paperback to check out Max Brook’s G.I. Joe: Hearts & Minds. Well, the paperback is hitting this Wednesday and here is the solicitation info below:
G.I. JOE: Hearts and Minds
Max Brooks (w) • Howard Chaykin, Antonio Fuso (a) • Bill Tortolini (c)
Tanks, planes, guns, and bombs are the tools of war, but in order to succeed you must win over the HEARTS AND MINDS. Max Brooks, writer of World War Z, brings his gut-wrenching storytelling approach to G.I. JOE. Partnered with critically-acclaimed artists Howard Chaykin and Antonio Fuso, Brooks cracks open ten G.I. JOE and COBRA characters, revealing their true hidden nature, their highest highs and lowest lows, and leaves you tensely gripping your chair and confronting your own fears. It’s G.I. JOE like you’ve never experienced before.
HC • FC • $24.99 • 132 Pages • ISBN: 978-1-60010-776-4
Bullet points:
- Max Brooks is the best-selling author of The Zombie Survival Guide, and World War Z.
- From 2001 to 2003, Brooks was a member of the writing team at Saturday Night Live that won an Emmy in 2002.
- “Max Brooks has told an in depth and amazing tale.” — Generals Joes.com
- “Hands down, Bar None, Absolutely, Unequivocally… I think you get the point, the best book I read this week.” — iFanboy.com
- “The outcome of these tales is rarely in question, but the journey never fails to be engrossing.” — IGN.com
by generalsjoes | Nov 9, 2010 | G.I. Joe, Sponsor News
Well known for an assortment of excellent deals just prior to the Black Friday shopping frenzy, online retailer Entertainment Earth has started the process yet again! Click the banners below to check out their awesome offerings for the pre-Black Friday sales this year!
Also, you can now get free shipping for any items above $99 until December 8th.
