by generalsjoes | Oct 7, 2010 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe: The Movie, Operation: H.I.S.S.
Along with information on their upcoming television network, Hubworld.com is also airing much of the content ported over from Hasbro’s MonkeybarTV video site. Included with that run of episodes is the ninth installment of G.I. Joe: Operation HISS. Featuring a follow up to the last episode with Scarlett, Snake Eyes, Kamakura, and Storm Shadow, this continues to universe started by G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.
You can find the episode on Hubworld.com and I’ve also mirrored some screen caps below. This certainly won’t take the place of G.I. Joe: Renegades, but it’s the best we got until December, by the looks of things.
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by generalsjoes | Oct 7, 2010 | 5 Page Previews, Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
From early indications, things look like they’re ramping up in the main G.I. Joe title with issue #23. Rumored to introduce Storm Shadow (something the cover certainly seems to back up) and also featuring Agent Helix for the first time in the mainstream title.
Well, the five-page preview confirms the Helix angle, but we have yet to see where Storm Shadow factors in. I’ve made it clear how much I love the way Helix looks in action figure form, and I find her backstory to be very interesting…but I will admit this five-page preview has me a bit put off. She’s definitely got a “Mary Sue” vibe going on here that I’m not crazy about. Her first appearance, and she’s instantly humiliating the biggest bad ass on the Joe team? Uhhh… anyway.
Check out the five page preview below, I’ll definitely give Dixon a chance to win me over here, I do love Helix, and I hope they can do some cool things with her without making her too indestructible. Personally, I’m looking more forward to the Stalker angle here than others.
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G.I. Joe #23
Chuck Dixon (w) • Robert Atkins (a & c)
M.A.S.S. DESTRUCTION, Part 1: Helix arrives in the Pit to join the Joes’ struggle against the threat known as COBRA, and proves she’s tough enough in combat with the deadliest Joe. Also, Stalker and his team go mano a mano in a fight to the death with a COBRA strike team.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
by generalsjoes | Oct 5, 2010 | 12" Scale, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, Sideshow
So yeah, remember when I posted the news item about the upcoming Dusty figure a couple of days ago? Remember how I said it was a shame they were wasting time on this character rather than some of the more iconic characters?
Yeah, I’m a moron. This figure is nasty.
All decked out in full desert camouflage, looking very much like his classic self but with some awesome modern elements it really captures every element of Dusty. I love that they included his beret, the FAMAS is gorgeous, and the little diorama teaser is excellent, too. The diorama itself is less exciting than what appear to be desert themed Cobra Troopers and even a little shot of Sandstorm! Beauty.
I swore long ago that I would not be pulled into the Sideshow line, I simply don’t have the funds for it, but they’re making it pretty damned hard. If they can make a fringe character like Dusty (and a character that I don’t really have an affinity for) so appealing…well, that really says something about their production values Very impressive.
Check out a few mirrored images below, and check out the full Gallery at the Sideshow Production Blog.
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Information on the figure is as follows:
“Remember that the Exclusive Dusty 12-inch Figure will be available for Pre-Order through the Sideshow Newsletter on Thursday, October 7th, which is typically published between 6PM and 7PM (Pacific Time). For those of you who can’t wait to see the full reveal of this G.I. Joe collectible, we’re posting the product gallery and info a bit early (see below).
The Exclusive Dusty 12-inch Figure, which will include an AC58 Anti-Armor Rifle Grenade accessory, will be priced at $129.99. Additionally, a Regular Edition, without Rifle Grenade, will be priced at $129.99 and available for Pre-Order. Both versions of Dusty 12-inch Figure will be sold on a first come, first served basis, and will have the FLEXPay option available as a payment choice when placing your Pre-Order. Make sure you log into your newsletter account on October 7th to secure this piece for your collection.[Sign Up for the Sideshow Newsletter][Newsletter Login]
Plus, be on the look-out for upcoming 1/6 scale G.I. Joe collectibles to display with our Dusty 12-inch Figure!”
by generalsjoes | Oct 5, 2010 | Canadian Joe Con, G.I. Joe
To give everyone plenty of time to prepare, the Canadian JoeCon folks have already announced the date and location for the 2011 Canadian JoeCon! Check out the full details on JoeCanuck.com.
by generalsjoes | Oct 5, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, Pursuit of COBRA, Sponsor News
This week @ PastGenerationToys.com
We have listed the GI Joe: Pursuit of Cobra Wave 3! This includes Duke v6, Snake-Eyes v6, Storm Shadow v6 and Shock Trooper (another army builder!)
Thanks to everyone that was able to stop by and say hello at the Big Apple Comic Con this past weekend! For those that didn’t make it hopefully you can stop by the New England Comic Con in Boston on Oct 15 – 17th.
We have listed a ton of PreOrders this week!
For the Star Wars Black and Silver Vintage collectors we have listed the newest wave that is centered around the Attack of the Clones action figures! We also have the Black and Silver vintage Return of the Jedi action figures available as PreOrders, as well.
Hasbro’s Marvel Universe Series 12 is now listed! This wave includes: World War Hulk, Doc Sampson, Captain Marvel, Iron Man, Spider-Man 2099 and Spider-Woman! We also have some of Marvel Universe Wave 11 PreOrders still available.
If you like Transformers you are in for a treat! We listed several new PreOrders from the Transformers: Generations line and from the Transformers: Hunt for the Decepticons.
And as always, check out the Past Generation Toys Blog, PGT on Facebook, and PGT on Twitter for updates on our world of toys and collectibles!
by generalsjoes | Oct 5, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Toys
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by generalsjoes | Oct 4, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Collectors Club
As part of their Fall, 2010 Membership Drive, the G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club is launching four separate contests available for Club members. The first contest up to bat is a “Design a Magazine Cover”. The details are below:
“During our Fall membership drive we will be running FOUR different contests for club members to participate in. First up is our “Design a Magazine Cover” contest! Here is your chance to be seen by every G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club Member and the G.I. Joe community at large. Any Club member can enter his or her original piece of art to be voted on by the GIJCC Staff voting committee!
The Winner will receive a 3 3/4-inch G.I. Joe Adventure Team pack consisting of all three EXCLUSIVE G.I. Joe Adventure Team sets!
Restrictions:
You must be a G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club member to enter this contest. There are no content restrictions on any contest, but your entry must be in good taste.* The art pieces must be 300 dpi. Limit of one entry per member. Please do not enter works of art that have been published online, as these must be original pieces of work.
Please email the hi-res image to: contest@gijoeclub.com
Any club member can enter his or her original piece of art to be voted on by the GIJCC Staff voting committee! The art can be from any era of G.I. Joe. It can be a battle scene, single character, multiple characters, vehicles or whatever you choose!
The Winner will receive a 3 3/4-inch G.I. Joe Adventure Team pack consisting of all three EXCLUSIVE G.I. Joe Adventure Team sets AND will have their art featured on the cover on a 2011 Club Magazine!
Deadline for submission is Nov 30, 2010.
*It is the sole discretion of Fun Publications as to what is considered in good taste. The G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club is open to members of all ages so that needs to be taken in to consideration with any and all submissions.
So G.I. Joe Club members, get your pencils sharpened and your camera batteries charged, sounds like this could be a fantastic contest! For full details check out the Member Section at GIJoeClub.com!
by generalsjoes | Oct 4, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe: Renegades
Although we’ve heard no new news officially about the debut of G.I. Joe: Renegades, TV focused website MultiChannel.com has posted an article about The Hub’s new On Demand television service (which I checked out for myself over the weekend).
The biggest news for Joe fans in this article is the tail end paragraph, which reads:
“In December, this fresh fare will follow: G.I. Joe Renegades, R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series and multiple installments of Transformers Prime.”
The above article also reiterates the statement the The Hub will show some “sneak previews” of upcoming shows on October 10th, but The Hub themselves still shows no evidence of this on their Program Schedule.
I’m not sure why Hasbro or The Hub couldn’t have made this information public by now, since it’s apparently news out there somewhere, but there you go. Check out the article right here. We will endeavor to get some clear information about this as soon as possible.
by generalsjoes | Oct 4, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Toys
I’m not sure how many folks who read this site know of Kevin Watts…he’s a vintage collector who has been around the block for a long time, and has a most impressive vintage collection. From time to time he’s posted some pictures of his vintage collection, though we haven’t seen any in a while.
Well, Kevin, who posts under KrymsynGardImmoral in various places also moonlights at a fantastic opinion and blog site 30Pov.com, and he is taking an opportunity to really give a great showcase of his amazing vintage collection. Various links within his latest blog entry point to several images in various Photobucket accounts which ends up being an exhaustive look. It’s not just the quantity of the items, it’s the quality of them, the way they’re organized and the mixture of some flawless customs as well.
One of the best collections I’ve seen in my nearly three decades of toy collecting. I’ve mirrored a few of the images below, but you should definitely check out 30Pov.com as well to see all of the links in their entirety. They are incredible.
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