by generalsjoes | Mar 8, 2012 | 12" Scale, G.I. Joe, Sideshow
And wow, is it a beauty.
Taking a page from Hasbro’s handbook, Sideshow is riding the coat tails of G.I. Joe’s most popular character, the enigmatic Ninja commando Snake Eyes…but also like Hasbro, they’re doing such a great job giving him updated looks that even the most disparaging fan can’t help but be at least a little impressed.
Featuring his classic look and an awesome Commando aesthetic, this quick peek at G.I. Joe’s most infamous member already has my mouth drooling. Plus he comes with Timber! Sideshow announces a more in depth look at the Production Blog on March 13th, with pre-orders launching next Thursday, March 15th.
Get your keyboards ready, this one could be a hot one. Check out the sneak peek right here, or simply the mirrored image below.
by generalsjoes | Feb 9, 2012 | 12" Scale, Customs, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Just wanted to post up a reminder… Robert Atkins is still accepting votes for his Cobra Commander custom contest over on his Blogspot page! There are a number of great suggestions there with something for everyone.
Modern era, o-ring, even 12″ formats are all represented, which is awesome. Shame on you customizers for not bringing in a Sigma 6 version. :shifty:
In all seriousness, the offerings are all great, Robert is an awesome guy (and an awesome artist) and even if you’re not going to vote, go check out the entries.
by generalsjoes | Jan 31, 2012 | 12" Scale, G.I. Joe, Sideshow
Big thanks to Rich from ARealAmericanHero.com for spotting an interview between Cool Toy Review and Sideshow Collectibles who talked quite a bit about Sideshow’s G.I. Joe releases. Chief among the revelations was that Sideshow is currently working on a new female body, with the initial plans to be for a 12″ Baroness figure!
The exact text is below:
“DMM The DC Universe has a varying range of characters from adult male and female, to teens, and scrawny adults. Are you prepared to move past the iconic male figure?
BB Hopefully so, yeah. We’ve got a new female body in the early production phases. We’re working through test shots and things. We’ll be debuting it this year in the G.I. Joe line, as Baroness. That’ll be in the mid part of 2012, and then superhero, super villain gals will follow after that. Our new beefier male body is quite different from our Prometheus and trooper male bodies.
DMM Have we seen parts of this new body in Rock ‘N Roll or even Duke?
BB No. While the proportions may be similar, this new body will be unique. “
So they plan on revealing the Baroness in mid 2012 for potential release later in the year. Very cool news. They talk a bit further about G.I. Joe as well, confirming that the Crimson Guard head was influenced by “Fred” and that their design for the Cobra Viper was influenced by what Cobra did in the 4″ line for Pursuit of Cobra/30th Anniversary.
All in all, it’s a fascinating read, and you should check it out right here.
by generalsjoes | Jan 30, 2012 | 12" Scale, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Reviews, G.I. Joe Toys, Sideshow Reviews
GeneralsJoes guest reviewer Mysterious Stranger is at it again! Along with the 12″ Sideshow Collectibles figures, he is also covering the 12″ environments. Already reviewing the Cobra Throne, he now turns to the Desert Weapons Cache, which comes with Dusty’s infamous coyote, Sandstorm.
Check out the review right here, and as always a huge thanks to Chris for helping me with these! Good stuff.
by generalsjoes | Jan 25, 2012 | 12" Scale, 30th Anniversary, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, Sponsor News
Hi – Here is a quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about a
variety of new preorders as well as some cool new arrivals.
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NEW ARRIVALS – GI JOE RELATED
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COBRA COMMANDER DIORAMA
Our Sideshow shipment also included a new GI Joe Diorama of Cobra
Commander. It shows him in front of his throne with a raised staff,
flanked by two Crimson Guardsmen. It measures 12″ tall by 11″ wide by 10″
deep and is listed at $279.99, $20 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SSC10977&mode=retail
RECOVERY AT SERPENT TEMPLE 12″ FIGURE ENVIRONMENT
Your GI Joe and Cobra 12″ figures can have a new diorama of their own with
this new Environment. This 16.5″ tall piece includes a broken jungle
temple wall and floor, along with a snake and a Satellite with blinking
light. We have this piece listed at $189.99, $10 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SSC10996&mode=retail
GI JOE 2012 SERIES 04 RESTOCK
We have received a restock shipment of this popular wave of figures. We
have small quantities left of the case of 12 at $84.99 and the set of 5 at
$58.99; we also have stock of most of the singles from the wave, so now is
a good opportunity to grab the ones you need for your collection.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2340&category=6573
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by generalsjoes | Jan 23, 2012 | 12" Scale, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Reviews, G.I. Joe Toys, Sideshow, Sideshow Reviews
As usual, I owe Mysterious Stranger a big thanks (and a beer in New Orleans if he’s there)… Chris is always right on top of the latest Sideshow Collectibles items in a way I only wish I could be, and he donates his time and effort into getting these reviews done for GeneralsJoes.
Next up in line is an excellent review of the 12″ General Hawk!
Check out his great review and images right here. Thanks again, Chris, you rock!
