by generalsjoes | Sep 6, 2009 | Dio-Stories, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: The Movie, Pursuit of COBRA
Warning – This is gonna get long. If you just want to check out the latest project, click here.
Without a shadow of a doubt the most asked question I get is “when are you going to do more dio-stories?”. And well, at least, for the moment, I’ve got an answer, though it might be one that ticks off some folks.
Ever since I began my Dio-Story adventures way back in 2002, it was because I was inspired. The new Real American Hero Collection figures did it for me back then, sparking me into my massive review archive and monstrous dio-story universe that has spanned 7 years, hundreds of characters, and lots of obnoxious special effects (not to mention many an oversized blade of grass representing mysterious “jungles” in different parts of the world… :shifty: ). But, as the years roll on and real life takes its place amongst my hobbies, time grew shorter, and for me to tell the types of stories I wanted to tell, well…it was going to take a lot more time and a LOT more effort than I was putting in.
But I stand before you, still determined to finish what I started. However, this little project is NOT a continuation of what I started. Confused yet? Check out the “Read the Full Story” link to…well…read the full story.
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by generalsjoes | Sep 4, 2009 | Dio-Stories, G.I. Joe, Other Toys, Transformers
Long time visitors to GeneralsJoes know that my site used to revolve around Joe-related “dio-stories”…unfortunately, mostly due to my own time constraints, that has changed a little bit. However, I still absolutely love dio-stories and I’ve been hosting Self-Modifier’s G.I. Joe Meets The Transformers Dio-Story for a long time now.
Well, I’m thrilled to report that he has sent me a new installment! Volume 4 of G.I. Joe Meets the Transformers has now been uploaded to the appropriate section (which can also be located in the dio-stories drop down menu above).
Check it out! Good stuff.
by generalsjoes | May 28, 2009 | Dio-Stories, G.I. Joe
I’ve talked a bit on here before (though definitely not enough) about my buddy Capolan. Without him, I wouldn’t hesitate to say, my dio-stories probably would have never gotten to the point they are now. He is a wizard with foamcore at small scales and can actually build things that I cannot even think about. Everything from the materials, the glue application and the detail work he has down to a science, and with foamcore he can generate things that feel like they were pushed through a factory. Designed for looking good, but built to “play with” they are awesome backdrops for my dio-stories, which is why I continue to use him to this day.
His latest masterpiece is something that will be featured pretty heavily in my next G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club newsletter dio-story, so I figured I’d take this opportunity to do a few little preview shots for your viewing pleasure. Check out the images below for some shots of the action that will be taking place in the July issue!
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But of course this wouldn’t have even been possible without Capolan’s fantastic work on the office and research lab portion of the set. Check out some images in better light below:
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Cap’s work always amazes. I know most of my recent work has been in the Collectors’ Club newsletter, and I hope members are enjoying what they’re reading. I promise that I am still hacking away at my main universe as well (which will also feature this set heavily).
by generalsjoes | Mar 16, 2009 | Dio-Stories, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys
Normally I reserve things like this for a “Kick Ass Custom of the Week” but in this case, I just gotta focus on the concept of this whole idea. I’ve been a fan of Freedom’s work w/ Vexar designs for a long time, though haven’t really mentioned it here. But with the debut of this “Build-A-HQ” concept on the JBL Forums I just had to make mention of it!
Freedom doesn’t just show us what he made, though, he gives us some amazing break downs of the materials, the measurements, and the whole process for building the Tactical Ops Center, which is step 1 in the Build-A-HQ process. Even as a standalone piece, the Tactical Ops Center is cool enough, but looking at what he has planned for the full headquarters, I absolutely cannot WAIT to see this come to fruition. This could be very useful as I continue to work on the big final chapter to my Dio-Story universe. Check out tons of details on Vexar’s Pages below:
These aren’t your typical cardboard dioramas, these are full blown plastic styrene, professional looking items that’ll work in any collection or display. Love how these came out. Nice work!
by generalsjoes | Mar 15, 2009 | Dio-Stories, G.I. Joe, Life, Web Stuff
GeneralsJoes was born many years ago with a very specific purpose and foundation. The original Angelfire site (yes it’s still up, amazingly enough, and the profiles page and customs page can still be accessed) was originally a showcase for my customs that evolved into a figure profile and review site after I was the first person to find the new Joes at a local Toys “R” Us in late 2000. From there, it spawned into my dio-story hub, while reviews continued along.
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by generalsjoes | Oct 17, 2008 | Dio-Stories
I have posted the long-awaited epilogue to my latest dio-story Ghosts! With a few twists and turns and a direct lead in to the upcoming Darkness Falls, the epilogue is something you don’t want to miss!
Check it out!
After you read Ghosts… take a trip to the City of the Dead!
