by generalsjoes | May 22, 2014 | Zica Captain Action
Over the past several months, Zica Toys has been releasing many vintage themed action figures, with the Six Million Dollar Man toys getting the most mainstream attention (that I’ve seen).
A while ago, I had reported that they had obtained the license for Captain Action, and had said they would be producing vintage style figures, in the same vein as the old school G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toys. Well, obviously this caught my eye, and many other eyes as well.
For the first time, over on their Facebook page, Zica Toys has revealed a digital image of this upcoming Captain Action figure, which does look reminiscent of the G.I. Joe figures of old, though the waist joint certainly doesn’t quite look the same. Also, there is no familiar “Swivel Arm Battle Grip”, however, there is a swivel above the bicep/tricep according to Zica Toys. The figure will also apparently have double jointed knees and elbows, though. Check out the digital image below, and be sure to keep watching the Zica Toys Facebook Page for any updates!
by generalsjoes | May 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
It’s been all over the web, so I figure most of my readers are aware of it already, but Jack passed it along to me, so I figured I’d spread the word as well. If you have an eBay account, you’ll want to change those passwords. Their security systems were apparently illegally accessed within the past week or two, and the depth of the infiltration is currently unknown.
Of course, the process for changing your password isn’t real simple either. Check out CNet.com for a nice tutorial on how to do just that.
by generalsjoes | May 22, 2014 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Remember all that agonizing lead up time to issue #200 of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero? Can you believe we’re posting solicitations for issue #205 already? Time flies, huh?
Apparently August is still too early for the “Fall of G.I. Joe”, so we see the aforementioned #205 along with the second issue of Transformers and G.I. Joe. Check out the full solicitations list after the jump.
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by generalsjoes | May 19, 2014 | G.I. Joe
I had a real sense of excitement when the Kindle Worlds announcement was first made, and over the weekend, I finally got all three parts of my first G.I. Joe novel, The Price of Peace online!
Book Three: Final Conflict has been added to the Kindle Worlds store alongside Books One and Two, and that rounds off The Price of Peace.
That first novel kick-started my entire online G.I. Joe universe, and rolls right into my Dio-Story continuity, which is still pushing forward today. I will say, too, there are elements and events in my novel that directly relate to events in Darkness Falls, so if you really want to be up to speed, you may want to pick those up.
Click the banners below to grab each new volume, and I thank everyone for their support so far!
by generalsjoes | May 18, 2014 | G.I. Joe, Marauder "Gun Runners"
Were you watching from the wings as the Marauder Task Force Kickstarter surged to over $250K? Were you a little tight on cash and disappointed that you couldn’t participate? Or did you participate and just decide you want to grow your pledge and pre-orders a bit?
Well, here’s your chance!
The Marauder “Task Force” Pre-Order has been extended through Fundafull! Anyone who didn’t have a chance to pledge, or perhaps wants to increase their pledge, has until June 1st to make it happen. Keep in mind, any of the Kickstarter exclusives remain Kickstarter exclusives, but here is a great chance to make sure you get everything you wanted out of the initial offering. Along with this, Marauder has also revealed some fan art for the red deco Task Force member, and mentions that it’s very close to what they are proposing! Check out the full details after the jump.
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by generalsjoes | May 18, 2014 | Dio-Stories, G.I. Joe
First blood is shed! The Amazon jungle is swarming with unpleasant creatures, and the G.I. Joe advanced scout team runs into some of them…
Check out the Darkness Falls Dio-Story section, or just follow the link below to check it out:
Note – A recent WordPress/Webcomic update has kind of screwed up the navigation alignment. I am working on fixing it, but hopefully it’s functional enough to use. I didn’t want to hold off posting the new episode, and I will do my best to get it fixed. If there are any CSS wizards in the house, I wouldn’t turn down the help. 😉
by generalsjoes | May 14, 2014 | G.I. Joe, Sponsor News
GI Joe Re-Stock!We have been hard at work re-stocking our GI Joe section. Over 120 vintage figures, vehicles, & playsets have been added spanning 1982-1986.
We have also added GI Joe Retaliation figures, and many of the figures from 25th Anniversary, Rise of Cobra, 30th Anniversary, and more, are on sale.
Don’t miss out on some awesome deals!
Out with the old, and in with the new! We are clearing out our shelves to make room for new inventory, and have added over 150 items to the “Bargain Bin”!
GI Joe, Star Wars, Thundercats, Barnyard Commandos, Silverhawks, & Marvel Legends are just a few of the lines on sale.
These items are priced to sell, and going quick. Don’t miss out on some great deals!
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by generalsjoes | May 14, 2014 | G.I. Joe
Over on his Facebook page, Dave Tree linked back to an Transformers at the Moon news article which has identified a new and intriguing Hasbro trademark. Keep in mind, this is a Transformers themed trademark, but it could have potential ramifications across many different Hasbro brands, I would think.
The trademark is for something called “ALLSPARK” which seems to be a software program for designing and customizing digital files for 3D Printing.
This is what the trademark states specifically:
Trademark Details
Category: Computer software for creating, designing, modifying, customizing, sharing and saving computer generated representations capable of being printed by a three dimensional printer to create physical objects, namely, jewelry, ornaments, arts objects, artifacts, household goods, toys, games, hobby models, accessories, office products, and various other consumer products
Again, this is obviously geared specifically towards the Transformers brand, but who knows how it could spread throughout other avenues of Hasbro product. Don’t forget, we previously reported on Hasbro’s deal with “3D Systems” for this same purpose, so there are certainly elements of Hasbro that are leaning towards further development of this technology.
Something to keep an eye on for sure. Check out the full article right here and thanks to Dave Tree for catching this.
by generalsjoes | May 13, 2014 | G.I. Joe
Stuff like this is truly the reason social media exists… taking one family’s struggles and turning into a full blown tribute to two young heroes who achieve greatness…all while being narrated by Flint and Lady Jaye!
Paul over on Facebook let the G.I. Joe Discussion Group know about his young son’s early life battling cancer. Given very grim chances for survival at only two years old, this young man overcame the illness and has now been a cancer survivor for five years.
Every year Paul makes a movie poster tribute to celebrate his son’s conquest over the disease, but this year he took it one step further. Bringing his younger sister into the action, he compiled a fantastic four-minute video chronicling the two young warriors, now known as “The Silence and The Darkness”! Not only that, but Bill Ratner (Flint) and Mary MacDonald-Lewis (Lady Jaye) lent their considerable vocal talents on narration.
This was an amazing video to watch. Kudos to Paul and his family, and thanks for sharing this great tribute to two young fighters.
by generalsjoes | May 13, 2014 | 5 Page Previews, Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Wow, is it time for another issue of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero already? Not that I’m complaining, I’m always excited about more Hama and Gallant gracing the pages of my favorite book.
It should be hitting comic shops tomorrow, check out the preview below.
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #202
Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a & c)
With two new G.I. JOE headquarters active and ready to go, the Real American Hero team can tackle more threats than ever before! But after COBRA’s failed takeover of the Pit, the villainous organization takes a new tact and prepares for a new direction. Will G.I. JOE be up to the task of taking down the leaner, meaner COBRA? Find out in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #202!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- A perfect jumping-on point to this classic series!
- Variant Cover by Larry Hama!
