Joesightings.com presents a very cool new Halloween themed contest!
“Ninja Cat-Fight!”
Since 2010 is the Year of the Tiger, this contest will be a custom or art contest to redesign the Razor Trooper–hybrid Cobra ninjas spliced with tiger DNA, or redesign Tiger Claw—Snake Eyes’ second ninja apprentice. Neither figure depicted any tiger-like aesthetics or traits aside from codenames or filecard descriptions, so the contest will be for customizers or artists to redesign either of these two (or both) from the ground up with more of a “tiger” trait to them. Race, gender, and genetics are all open to translation. Either character can be male or female, both or neither can be genetically engineered with tiger DNA, and just because they’re ninjas, doesn’t mean they can’t be updated with modern or Very Near Future technology. The point of this contest is not to duplicate the originals, but to redesign the Razor Trooper or Tiger Claw so they each live up to their animal namesake and function—either through coloration of their uniforms, weapon designs, genetic engineering, tattooing, or even cybernetics that bring about feline traits. Anything goes as long as it brings about a more tiger-like aesthetic!
But why a Halloween contest? As we already know, 2010 is the Year of the Tiger in Asian cultures. But there’s a second tiger aspect: the beginning of Fall is heralded in by the god of Autumn, “the White Tiger of the West”. Furthermore, Halloween is fast approaching us, and what holiday better exemplifies Autumn, than Halloween? Not to mention that’s the perfect time for tiger-people hybrids and ninjas, so that’s the three-layered theme of this contest.
To check out the full details and rules click the “Read the Rest of this Entry” link below! (more…)
Even after reading just the first issue of G.I. Joe: Cobra way back when, I knew we were in for something special. A very gritty take on the G.I. Joe universe, it presented heroes and villains with the lines of their morality completely blurred and had Chuckles going way into the dark in order to get the job done.
When it was announced that G.I. Joe: Cobra would be an ongoing series starting this year, I will admit, I was a bit conflicted. Would the series really be able to keep its legs as a monthly title? How could the universe retain its darkness and complexity of personalities going month-to-month? Well, to answer those questions…no, it can’t quite maintain the same level of darkness, but that doesn’t mean it gets any worse. To read the full review hit the jump below. Spoilers abound. (more…)
As we gear up for the 2011 Membership drive from the G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club, some more details can be had about the upcoming 2011 exclusive figure, a 25th Anniversary Dial-Tone. Over on their Exclusive Figures page, the GIJCC has posted two silouettes, one for the Communications Officer, and one for the 12″ exclusive, the Man of the Sea.
From what we can see in the silouette of Dial-Tone (as well as what’s mentioned in the text), a few more details can be gathered:
Dial Tone will have a totally newly tooled head
The figure looks to be comprised of Buzzer’s Torso/Webgear, and Sgt. Airborne’s arms and legs. Legs could also be Gung Ho, tough to tell for sure
He will come with his familiar machine gun and what looks to be a retooled backpack to match his vintage version
They also mention on this page that the Adventure Team Sea Adventurer should hit release in early 2011.
If you even think you might be interested in this Dial Tone figure, I strongly recommend you join up and ensure that you get it. Big Lob sold out and I have absolutely ZERO doubts in my mind that Dial Tone will, too. And probably pretty damn quickly. Don’t miss this boat.
When this issue was first released, my local comic shop was sold out, so I went without…but during this week’s visit to a different store, they had one kicking around in their new release section, so I scooped it up. When I first grabbed it, I actually didn’t plan on reviewing it because, let’s face it…do folks really want to read a review that’s 2 months out of date?
Well, then I read it…and I felt compelled to talk about it. It also helps that I wasn’t able to find issue #5 of Hearts & Minds, which was supposed to be released this week, so at least I now have some Max Brooks greatness to talk about. Read the review after the jump. (more…)
I’ve somehow fallen slightly behind in my reviews of the IDW issues as they hit local comic shops. I’ve got a Newbury Comics right across the street that I hit every Wednesday, but work has kept me from it for a bit…so now it’s catch up time!
It would just figure that this is the week when my comic shop visit is delayed, too, because I was especially looking forward to picking up G.I. Joe: Origins #19, with Larry Hama’s return to the “Silent Issue” theme…add to that art by the incredible Joe Benitez, and this is one issue I did NOT want to miss.
How do I feel now that I’ve read it? Well… it was pretty awesome. But certainly not perfect, especially for the series that it appears in. Hit the jump to read the full review. (more…)
While we haven’t gotten word yet from Hasbro PR if these images are available through their channels site sponsor BigBadToyStore has shared their images with our buddies at The Terror Drome, and I’ve also mirrored them below. These don’t offer a whole lot more detail than what we’ve seen previous, other to reiterate the fact that this wave looks awesome. Yes, another Duke, another Snake Eyes, and another Storm Shadow, but this Snake Eyes may be one of the best Snake Eyes figures we’ve seen yet, and Duke, even with the way-too-freaking-big shoulder-rockets is a pretty bad ass version of the Joe Top Kick. The one low point of the wave would certainly seem to be spring-loaded Storm Shadow.
Don’t even get me started on the Cobra Shock Trooper. It would certainly appear Cobra is making urban environments a priority with this guy and the Alley-Viper unleashed on the world. Check out the images below.
So, are you a member of the G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club? If not, why not? I have a feeling the offer of the 25th Anniversary Dial-Tone in 2011 will drive many folks to become members, and hopefully many of them will find it worthwhile.
The monthly newsletter features many interesting articles…in the past there have been dio-stories (by yours truly…) and expect plenty of reviews and other articles going forward as well. Hasbro designer John Warden often showcases his talents and sneak previews there, and they are always interesting and enlightening.
Well, starting Monday, the G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club is kicking off a membership drive! Straight from the homepage:
“This month we’re kicking off our 2010 Fall membership drive! Both members and non-members can expect all kinds of different reveals, contests, club store promotions and other activities that will highlight all the cool aspects of being a G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club member!
So what’s up first? Well, some things are already in motion, but next week fans will get the first close up look at the 2011 membership incentive figures: Dial-Tone (25A edition) for the 3 3/4-inch Officer level members and the “Man of the Sea” for 12-inch Officer level members! Be sure to tune in Monday too as we will be announcing our first contest!is month we’re kicking off our 2010 Fall membership drive! Both members and non-members can expect all kinds of different reveals, contests, club store promotions and other activities that will highlight all the cool aspects of being a G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club member!
So what’s up first? Well, some things are already in motion, but next week fans will get the first close up look at the 2011 membership incentive figures: Dial-Tone (25A edition) for the 3 3/4-inch Officer level members and the “Man of the Sea” for 12-inch Officer level members! Be sure to tune in Monday too as we will be announcing our first contest!”
A YouTube video has also appeared celebrating the membership drive, and there also happens to be a very subtle sneak peek at the upcoming 25th Anniversary Dial Tone. Check it out in embedded goodness below.
For folks who have not yet joined up, I hope you seriously consider it…for the price of a couple cups of coffee per month you get a very professional newsletter, great discounts from their online store, and a free figure that fills in a huge gap in the 25th Anniversary collection. Do it!
Hi – Here is a quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about a ton
of great new preorders and many more new arrivals.
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NEW HASBRO PREORDERS
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GI JOE 2011 SERIES 01 – SET, SINGLES
A new wave of GI Joe figures has been announced and is up for pre-order.
It includes Snake Eyes Version 08, Duke Version 06, Storm Shadow Version
06 and a Cobra Shock Trooper Version 01. Get the set of four at $29.99. http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=GI+Joe+2011 (more…)
Initially they had set a date of October 4th, but a few days early, Hubworld.com has released their TV Schedule for the first 5 days of broadcast, and unfortunately G.I. Joe: Renegades is nowhere to be found. At least, not yet.
This is somewhat of a bummer to me, as I was really looking forward to the launch, but on the other hand, if it gives Hasbro and The Hub some more time to promote the station and the series, then it’ll end up being better in the long run. I know many folks have already reported seeing commercials on broadcast networks for The Hub, so word is getting out there. Hopefully we’ll hear shortly what the plan is going forward.
On the plus side, however, starting October 12th, at 12:30 (half past midnight), The Hub will start airing classic episodes of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. Hopefully Renegades isn’t too far behind.
In various production videos we’ve seen some concept art for an upcoming Sideshow Collectibles 12″ Dusty, and now he has been officially announced!
Personally, not a big fan. Sure, Dusty has his place in the G.I. Joe mythology, but come on…what about Destro? Zartan? Crimson Guard? Sideshow’s been doing some great military figures, but it seems like that’s all they’ve been doing. Duke, Flint, Beachhead, and Firefly are all awesome, certainly…but I’m really looking forward to seeing how Sideshow tackles some of the more… “eclectic” folks in the G.I. Joe universe. Not to mention the fact that I don’t really see Dusty as being a core character that needs 12″ figure treatment before so many others.
Ah, well…I’m sure the end result will still be very cool, just wish we could see some of the more iconic characters tackled. Check out a preview image below.
