by generalsjoes | Nov 17, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Q & A
One of my answers has to wait until tomorrow, I would imagine because it involves some extra research and writing (and is hopefully informative)…but here are the two answers that I DID get today:
All of my answers can be found below!
Q: Can you explain the process behind producing store exclusives? Do stores have sole discretion over what’s in the set, or do your designers build out several various “exclusives” sets and sell them to buyers that way? Are there consistent budget restrictions, or does it depend on which retailer you’re trying to sell to? How much say to they have over included characters, tooling costs, or MSRP?
A: We really try to look at how best to blend the needs of both the retailers and the collectors. Ultimately, it has to sell well… and we do have to factor in many components as you mentioned, but with the wealth of Joe-knowledge and fan base here at Hasbro – the designs are primarily internally generated to fit best within the overall GI Joe line.
Q: One of the fandom’s favorite things about Resolute were the character designs and the art style, and in fact, Deviant Art has supplied the fandom with a great assortment of Resolute inspired concept art and designs. When can we expect to see an “Art of G.I. Joe: Resolute” book to celebrate the unique style of the great designers behind the creation of G.I. Joe: Resolute?
A: While there are no firm plans in place at present, the publishing team is looking at various options for the use of this material.
Q: With so much demand from fans for vintage homages in the Rise of Cobra line, why does Hasbro continue to do these “homages” in strange and different ways? Why not put Footloose in a Jungle Operations set and give him a proper “vintage” look? Why not do a night operations or urban operations set with a proper Lowlight that folks have been asking for? Is Hasbro “saving” these figures for something in the future? It seems like a no-brainer….
A: We always try to do what’s best for the brand depending on the current context and situation. We try to mix classic looks with modern gear to keep the brand relevant and accessible for the next generation of GI Joe fans but also keep the brand relevant to current fans.
I’ve defended Hasbro pretty heavily on their Q & A process in the past, but this is getting a little silly. I tried to ask a relatively in depth question in attempts to get some insight into their decision making, yet it was still returned with the typical marketing speak. I only hope my third question maybe offers a little bit more information, I don’t think I’m really asking for a whole lot. Certainly not trade secrets or anything.
Hasbro, a note…we’re collectors here. We LOVE this stuff. We simply want to know more about it. Why can we not get informative and insightful answers to questions that don’t even ask about upcoming product? I’m really not understanding this.
In the meantime, keep watching the Q & A page for more answers…hopefully with more information than I got here.
by generalsjoes | Nov 17, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, Pursuit of COBRA
Thanks to the guys at The Terror Drome for pointing out that some more images have been revealed for upcoming Pursuit of Cobra single pack figures on the horizon. Yes, I know that they may not necessarily be called “Pursuit of Cobra” when they’re released, but for simplicity sake, I’m still calling them that for now.
Read the full story here, or just check out the mirrored images below. Pretty cool glimpses of these figures, including some nice shots with the gear removed. Damn, I’m looking forward to these!
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by generalsjoes | Nov 17, 2009 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics
YoJoe contributor antarctica kindly notified GeneralsJoes that a very rare find was recently uncovered in the G.I. Joe comics realm… after over two decades, three new countries have been discovered to have published G.I. Joe comics. The latest YoJoe update features Poland and Finland, with Indonesia coming soon. It’s always really neat to see how these foreign countries tackle “A Real American Hero”. Check out all of the details here.
by generalsjoes | Nov 17, 2009 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe
Episode 29 has been uploaded as Sidewinder, Chad, and Matthew crank up the release schedule for their excellent comic-themed podcast! This thirty-seven minute episode focuses on G.I. Joe #52 from Marvel Comics. The aftermath from the Battle of Springfield still lingers as Cobra has discovered the location of The Pit… Larry Hama at his finest!
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by generalsjoes | Nov 17, 2009 | Canadian Joe Con, G.I. Joe
The hits just keep on coming, as another very cool collectors’ newsletter is available now at JoeCanuck.com!
Some highlights:
– Rise of Cobra DVD review
– New EE
– Guest review of the Dragonhawk XH1
– An interview with the creators of the awesome Cobra missle base fan repo
– making a RoC Beach Head
– Serpent Armor review
and more!
As always, back issues can be found at the top of the page here:
http://www.joecanuck.com/miva/merchant.mvc
by generalsjoes | Nov 17, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Q & A
Keep your eyes posted as answers to the internet-wide Q & A sessions should start flowing in today. As always, keep monitoring the GeneralsJoes Q & A Page to see links to the various answers all around the web!
by generalsjoes | Nov 16, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, Pursuit of COBRA
The Terror Drome has revealed some images of the upcoming Pursuit of Cobra Desert Battle Ripcord, complete with awesome flightpack and assorted gear. I cannot tell you how fired up I am for these toys to start hitting. I’m enjoying the Rise of Cobra, but recent releases have been rife with repaints, retools, and minor cosmetic adjustments…I’m ready for some full bore new stuff, and the Pursuit of Cobra is right up my alley.
Sign me up.
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by generalsjoes | Nov 15, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: The Movie
Thanks to Scoop from HissTank.com for pointing out that Toys “R” Us has placed their G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra Alpha vehicles on sale for $12.99, and ToysRUs.com has a number of them in stock on their website as well. See the original thread here, and links to the various vehicles below.
G.I. Joe The Rise of Cobra Alpha Vehicle – Cobra Snake Trax ATV With Scrap Iron – Hasbro – Toys “R” Us
G.I. Joe The Rise of Cobra Alpha Vehicle – Rockslide ATAV With Snow Job – Hasbro – Toys “R” Us
G.I. Joe The Rise of Cobra Alpha Vehicle – Sky Sweeper Jet with Air Raid – Hasbro – Toys “R” Us
G.I. Joe The Rise of Cobra Alpha Vehicle – Armored Panther with Sgt. Thunderblast – Hasbro – Toys “R” Us
G.I. Joe The Rise of Cobra Alpha Vehicle – Mole Pod with Terra-Viper – Hasbro – Toys “R” Us
G.I. Joe The Rise of Cobra Alpha Vehicle – Mantis Attack Craft with Aqua-Viper – Hasbro – Toys “R” Us
G.I. Joe The Rise of Cobra Alpha Vehicle – Snarler Motorcyle With Beachhead – Hasbro – Toys “R” Us
by generalsjoes | Nov 15, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: The Movie
Holy crap what a difference a little color alteration makes. I’m getting pretty sick and tired of the same ole black and silver Neo-Vipers, but Hasbro gives the “Viper Commando” in the Serpent Armor set a black head with red eyes, and it gets whole new life. Damn what a cool looking version of the way-too-abundant Neo-Viper. Add that to the fact that he comes with a great looking black and silver SNAKE armor, and you get a win all around.
In fact, if you get your hands on a 25th Anniversary Stinger, a Heatseek Missile set, and this Serpent Armor, you get the start of a very awesome looking black/red color scheme COBRA strike squad… but I’ll let Alexx’s always funny pictures speak for themselves. You can see the thread on JBL here, too.
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by generalsjoes | Nov 15, 2009 | Customs, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe: Resolute, Kick Ass Custom
With all the talk of the upcoming Resolute boxed sets, everyone’s been clammoring for Roadblock, Destro, Stalker and all of the guys that didn’t get the action figure treatment, but not many fans are really making mention of the arctic assault uniforms that Duke and Scarlett wore while they busted up Siberia. HissTank member meeko, actually goes even further, and he did up some great customs of the entire cast of characters from the Arctic battle…not only did he do some very nice versions of Siberian Scarlett and Duke, but also the Alley-Vipers, Ice-Vipers, and Zartan. He used some Star Wars parts, some Joe parts, and really thinks outside the box on some of these things. Nice stuff.
Check out the thread here, and the images mirrored below.
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