by generalsjoes | Nov 18, 2012 | 12" Scale, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys
Thanks to BCYOJOE over on HissTank.com for reporting that the United States Patent & Trademark Office has reported some new trademarks registered to Hasbro in connection with the G.I. Joe brand. These are trademarks for “Toy action figures and accessories for use therewith” and obviously are things to watch out for in coming years.
The list is below:
- HEAVY DUTY (Trademark Number: 85774331)
- ACTION MARINE (Trademark Number: 85774333)
- ACTION SAILOR (Trademark Number: 85774334)
- ACTION PILOT (Trademark Number: 85774335)
I will admit I find the new Heavy Duty trademark ironic (just signed 11/08/2012) considering he was always used as the default heavy weapons guy because Roadblock’s trademark was never available.
The other three, though… BCYOJOE assumes they are for Hasbro’s 12″ line, and he’s probably right, but I don’t think we can assume that’s the only reason for the trademark. 2014 is, after all, the 50th Anniversary of G.I. Joe and it’s quite possible Hasbro will be re-visiting their classic nameless characters in various shapes and sizes.
Thanks again to BCYOJOE of HissTank.com for the info.
by generalsjoes | Nov 13, 2012 | 12" Scale, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Reviews, Sideshow Reviews
With thanks to Mysterious Stranger, I’ve been able to stay pretty current with Sideshow Collectible figure reviews, but in this case, I’m tackling this review myself!
I was able to get my hands on a Sideshow Collectibles 12″ Environment The Pit Command Center, and I’ve posted the review in my Sideshow Collectibles area, or you can just click the link directly below:
by generalsjoes | Oct 29, 2012 | 12" Scale, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, Sideshow
Woah! How is that for a nice Monday surprise! Sideshow Collectibles has their fantastic looking 12″ Major Bludd up for pre-order RIGHT NOW. Check out the links below to pre-order this bad boy.
Sideshow Collectibles EXCLUSIVE Major Bludd
Sideshow Collectibles Major Bludd
by generalsjoes | Oct 19, 2012 | 12" Scale, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, Sideshow
For anyone who has been on the fence about buying a G.I. Joe figure from Sideshow Collectibles, this just might put you over the edge. Until the end of the month, Sideshow Collectibles is offering a free “mystery figure” to any collector who orders an in stock participating G.I. Joe item.
That’s right…buy any participating in stock G.I. Joe item, and you get a free item included! Participating items are listed below, I’d love to hear what folks are receiving:
Sixth Scale Figures
Zartan
Rock n Roll
Crimson Guard
Exclusive Crimson Guard
General Hawk
Black Dragon Ninja
Exclusive Black Dragon Ninja
Environments
Pit Command Center
Urban Threat – Condition Red!
Recovery at Serpent Temple
Arashikage Temple
Dioramas
Cobra Commander Diorama
Exclusive Cobra Commander Diorama
Flint Vs. Zartan Diorama
Exclusive Flint Vs. Zartan Diorama
Terms & Conditions (Click here)
Free G.I. Joe Figure Giveaway Terms And Conditions!
TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Click here)
The FREE ‘G.I. Joe Mystery Figure’ is selected by Sideshow and is available to collectors who place a qualifying order for an IN STOCK G.I. Joe Collectible from October 16th – 31st, 2012 at 11:59PM (Pacific Time), or while supplies last. Gift Cards, Rewards, discounts (unless otherwise notated), FLEXPay, coupons and gift certificates CANNOT be used in conjunction with this promotion, even if checkout allows it, and can only be applied to new orders, and can only be used once per customer/account. The free mystery item cannot be exchanged for an alternate choice and it cannot be returned for credit or cash value. Please read below for detailed participation information!
How To Redeem:
The option to add the Mystery Gift will appear on the check-out pages of qualified In-Stock orders. Upon check-out, customers must select the ‘Yes’ box if they would like to receive the FREE ‘Mystery Gift’ or the ‘No’ box if they would like to decline the offer.
Receiving Your Promotional item:
While every effort will be made to ship both items together, it may not be possible to pack your FREE item with your purchased collectible. Your FREE ‘Mystery Gift’ may arrive after your product purchase has shipped. Additional shipping fees will apply on your FREE ‘Mystery Gift’ if it is shipped separately.
International Participation Welcome!
International collectors (including EU regions) will be responsible for VAT, duties or import fees on the shipment of the promotional item. Due to customs requirements, the promotional item will need to be assigned a value of at least US$1.[Request a Ship Quote here]. Once you select the ‘Yes’ box and submit your order, you accept responsibility for all fees incurred on the entire shipment.
by generalsjoes | Oct 16, 2012 | 12" Scale, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, Sideshow
Yes, we’ve been in a G.I. Joe drought over the past several months, but MTV Geek and Sideshow Collectibles are here to provide a small glass of water in the desert of G.I. Joe retail releases!
It’s a simple image, but an insanely cool one, featuring the infamous Bludd holding some of his trademark dog tags from his victims.
Check out MTV Geek for more information, and I’ve mirrored part of this fantastic image below. Of course you should also be checking out Sideshow Collectibles on a regular basis for great G.I. Joe items in stock now!
by generalsjoes | Oct 10, 2012 | 12" Scale, 30th Anniversary, Customs, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe Retaliation Toys, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, IDW, Other Toys, Podcasts, What's on Joe Mind
Poor Gary has been trying for over 90 episodes (including Special Editions) to try and track down Marauder John and get him on the show, and he finally made it happen. Marauder “Gun Runners” is one of those companies that has been around for a long time in Internet years, and it’s hard to remember a time before they existed, but we talk to John about what got him started down this path and some of his collecting origins.
It was a fascinating discussion with a guy who has had a huge influence on the hobby through his weapons store, and even though I’ve talked to him a number of times over the past many years, it was great to “get together” with him again and talk. Any Joe fan will gain a wealth of knowledge from him, and on your next order mention that you heard him on the Podcast! He’ll throw in a free weapon for ya! And of course we want to encourage everyone to visit the Marauder “Gun Runners” Kickstarter as well to help fund the next series of weapons. It’s an awesome project with some awesome potential results, and worth contributing to for sure. Click here to contribute.
But that’s not all…the entire show was chock full of Joe news and discussion as it always is, and I had to leave early, so you even miss the GeneralsJoes corporate influence. Click on the embedded players below and Show Notes are after the jump.
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