Due to monetary reasons, I really haven’t been able to stay on top of the Sideshow releases, but thankfully I’ve been able to get my hands on the Cobra Trooper. This figure was initially released quite a while ago, so this review isn’t exactly a current event, but the figure is cool enough that I figured it was worth covering anyway.
Check out the review right here!
As reported by several folks, including Viper E7 on HissTank.com, the Sideshow Collectibles 12″ Duke has started arriving in mailboxes!
This line is really starting to be like repeated punches in the gut. I really cannot afford to pick up these toys right now, but I’ve got Snake Eyes and the Cobra Trooper, and they really are awesome. Duke is far from my favorite character, but I am absolutely dying to get my hands on this figure. Maybe next year I give up the Con and put that money towards Sideshow instead… :shifty:
In all seriousness, this is a great looking 12″ figure, even for a character who has been released ad nauseum. Click on the links below to get on the Wait List for each version, and also check out some mirrored images below that.
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Nobody can accuse Sideshow Collectibles of ignoring their fanbase. When they first showed images of their 12″ Firefly figure, there was fan outrage about the non-camouflaged head sculpt. Sure, he had a camo hood, but it just didn’t feel the same.
Well, Sideshow has officially announced that their 12″ Firefly will now include a second head, in full camouflage. Check out the mirrored image below, and a big thanks to Mysterious Stranger for the heads up.
Don’t forget, you can still hop on the wait list in case one of these becomes available!
Sideshow Collectibles has posted another Q & A session on their site, and has provided collectors with a nice assortment of informational tidbits on upcoming Sideshow releases. Check out the full Q & A right here, or I’ve also mirrored the G.I. Joe related stuff below. Nothing makes me sadder from a Joe fan perspective than the fact that I can’t afford Sideshow’s G.I. Joe related product, at least not at this time. These are some gorgeous pieces… maybe some day.
Q: Your decision to go with a more modern aesthetic in reintroducing the G.I. Joe characters to a rabidly loyal fanbase is a bold one, and I applaud you for it. I was especially pleased by the look of Firefly, who has the appearance of a G.I. Joe figure inserted into the world of, say, the Modern Warfare games. He’s recognizable for the cartoon/comic character he represents, but is absolutely believable as a combatant in a modern conflict. Downright dastardly. Best figure yet. My question is this: Who are your sources? It’s obvious that you’ve done more than simply bring modern weapons into the arena, especially with Firefly. Do you have people on staff who are knowledgeable of such things? Or are you bringing experienced hands in from the outside? Either way … job well done!
A: Many thanks! We’ll certainly share your positive comments with the design team working on these figures! Yes, many of our design and development team members are seriously into modern warfare, weaponry, and related hobbies like Air Soft. We do invite talented folks from the outside to consult from time to time, and lend their expertise, but the designs for the GI Joe line have come almost entirely from Seth Rinaldi, Jared Chapman, Tom Gilliland and the rest of the Sideshow crew.
Q: I was wondering if GUNG HO and ZARTAN are being thought of in your G.I. Joe 12-inch line?
A: Yes! Zartan is currently in development, and Gung Ho is on our list of candidates. We’re hopeful about introducing a new, bulky body before we get going on Gung Ho or Roadblock.
Q: I don’t know if anyone has asked/answered this question yet, but I would love to see vehicles in Sideshow’s 1/6 scale G.I. Joe line. The environments look great, now if you could only add 1/6 vehicles to its repertoire!
Sideshow Collectibles has unleashed their latest newsletter with a few tidbits for G.I. Joe fans. First and foremost, their latest Q & A session was posted, with the following tidbit of information:
“You’ll see the Crimson Guard appear in a diorama first, but the CG will appear in the 12-inch line at some point in the future”
Along with that answer, they posted a nice little tease of the Crimson Guard in diorama format, which you can check out here.
In addition to that, folks who now check out the 12″ Flint’s product page can also click the link for “Backstage Pass” under the product image and check out some great behind the scenes looks at the making of the fantastic looking Flint figure.
Last but not least, while the 12″ Firefly is sold out, anyone who wants the figure should hop on the wait list. From what I hear, wait list folks have a pretty decent chance of getting the figure when it all shakes out, so give it a shot!
I don’t know about anyone else, but I’ve been eagerly anticipating this one. Beachhead is a guy that Sideshow can really go all out on without worry about fan repercussions. As long as he has his balaclava (which he does), and a basic military flak vest and camo, I really think Sideshow can pull out a lot of stops and pack him full of awesome military gear.
Well, here’s your chance to grab everyone’s (second?) favorite G.I. Joe Army Ranger. Click below to snag one before it’s too late! Loving the unmasked head…classic!
Sideshow Exclusive – Unmasked head and Beret!
Regular Release
