by generalsjoes | Sep 24, 2008 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary
If I had the time and energy for such things, I’d go back over all the G.I. Joe message boards for the last year and a half, just to see how many fans clamored for the release of a red-emblemed COBRA Trooper, and then compare that to the number of supposed “fans” that are screaming bloody murder about how they’re being released now.
Are you guys kidding me? Hasbro gives you exactly what you say you want, and you complain anyway?
Crazy. Well, that’s the kind term for it, anyway.
Look, I want to see the likes of Airtight, Recondo, Footloose, Dr. Mindbender, Ripcord and the like in the 25th Anniversary line as much as the next guy, but don’t you think that the Big H deserves a little slack on this one? Every fourth wave is a repaint wave, and they’re putting out what’s probably been the most asked-for repaint in it. I can see getting upset about the neon-green Ninja Viper, or the far-too-faithful recreation of the Python Patrol Crimson Guardsman, but the Trooper? Really?
Looks like a win on the surface. I suppose that’s just me.
by generalsjoes | Sep 22, 2008 | Making of a Dio-Story
When I did the poll for the Making of a Dio-Story subjects, the scripting/storyboarding won out, but it just barely nicked this topic… “Recommended Software”. I get this question a LOT. What do you use? How do you use it? Where can I get it? It’s not all as easy as a one sentance answer, but I’ll give it my best shot, anyway.
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by generalsjoes | Sep 21, 2008 | Patriots
Ask any intelligent Patriots fan what their biggest fear was at the beginning of the season, I would think everyone would respond with “the defense”. The last two weeks pushed those fears aside a bit, but let’s consider the teams we played against.
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by generalsjoes | Sep 21, 2008 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Toys
As I look back through some posts I’ve made here, I come across the realization that if you just read this blog, you might thinkthat I hate the Anniversary figures! Oye…how did that happen?
Like a lot of other folks, I’ve gotten a bit tired of the endless repaints and re-releases, and am getting somewhat stumped as to why we haven’t at least seen some sign of Recondo, Ripcord, Dr. Mindbender, Wet Suit and a handful of other characters that would be easy to do with exisiting parts and seem like no-brainers. But when it comes to the Anniversary stuff I can certainly appreciate the quality of the toys themselves, and I am greatly looking forward to the upcoming Wave 7 single packs.
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by generalsjoes | Sep 19, 2008 | 25th Anniversary Reviews, Comic Pack Reviews
Wave 8 Comic Packs
1 – Resolute Issue #1 (Shockblast vs. Destro)
1 – Resolute Issue # 2 (Tunnel Rat vs. Storm Shadow)
Wave 6 Comic Packs
1 – Issue #10 (Hardmaster & Snake Eyes)
2 – Issue #11 (Beachhead & Dataframe)
3 – Issue #12 (Wild Bill vs. Scrap Iron)
Wave 5 Comic Packs
1 – Issue #7 (Destro & Iron Grenadier)
2 – Issue #8 (Lt. Falcon Vs. Nemesis Immortal)
3 – Issue #9 (Tripwire Vs. COBRA Commander)
by generalsjoes | Sep 19, 2008 | Sponsor News
Hi – Here is a quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about a
variety of new preorders, more new arrivals, and news on items arriving
soon:
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by generalsjoes | Sep 19, 2008 | Sponsor News
Legacy Collection Expanded Universe Comic 2-Packs Wave 2 is now in stock along with Wave 3. Also new this week are new G.I. Joe 3 3/4″ Figures. For vintage collection, we have a bunch of new AFA-graded items along with tons of reduced prices. Kotobukiya Dengar model kit is now available, so now you are able to get closer to building the Bounty Hunter Series Darth Vader! Make sure to check out the Master Replicas Mara Jade Signature Edition hilt which is now available for purchase on our site. For more great collectibles and toy-lines, check out www.brianstoys.com!
by generalsjoes | Sep 19, 2008 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, Sigma 6 (8" Scale)
Well, got my camera yesterday after work, and took a couple of hours getting familiar with the features and “breaking it in” a bit. A very, VERY cool piece of equipment. A much better zoom, higher resolution, manual aperture and shutter speed settings…this should work very well, even though I’m still learning a bit about shooting indoors with low light (as you’ll see in some collection pics).
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by generalsjoes | Sep 18, 2008 | G.I. Joe Toys
…how should I use it? I plan on taking a few random pictures this afternoon, but what reviews would everyone like to see?
I don’t have time to do everything, but I’ll let you guys choose what goes up next.
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by generalsjoes | Sep 18, 2008 | Web Stuff
Well, I’m stuck here at work, but just got the delivery confirmation info…
The camera has arrived:
W00t!
I feel like my right arm has been cut off for the past 2 weeks… I’m fired up! Thanks again to everyone for their help with this.
