by generalsjoes | Jan 31, 2014 | 12" Scale, Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 3, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Hot Toys, IDW, Podcasts, What's on Joe Mind
Among many other things…
Quite awhile ago, we had the unique opportunity to interview a couple of the guys from the Hot Toys Podcast, and while it took us a little while to get this posted (apologies Jim and Eamon) with G.I. Joe: Retaliation Roadblock on the precipice of release, it seems apt to get this out there now.
Along with talking with those fine folks, we cover all of the G.I. Joe news and information, and even touch on the big “NO JOES in 2014” topic that seems to be rearing it’s ugly head over the past week.
As always, hit up Podbean or check out the embedded player below, and show notes are after the jump.
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by generalsjoes | Jan 28, 2014 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Toys, JoeCon 2014, Show and Convention Coverage
Yeah, the headline is corny, deal with it.
As promised, the G.I. Joe Collectors Club revealed their latest 2014 G.I. Joe Convention Exclusive today, and it’s none other than Zombie Hunter TJBang!
I suspected, once some colors were revealed, that this figure might appear in a very classically themed uniform, and it looks like that suspicion is right on the money! I know there have been folks questioning why the Club is apparently combining Ninja Force with E.C.O. Force, and I think we’ll probably get some answers with the Convention comic this year. Regardless, for those 90s lovers like myself this is really awesome.
TJBang now joins the Discount Store Storm Shadow on the Ninja Force roster, and one might wonder if others are close behind. Dice is on the other side of the fence…will we see some other key members in future Figure Subscription Services?
Regardless, check out GIJoeCon.com and the image mirrored below.
by generalsjoes | Jan 28, 2014 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, JoeCon 2014, Show and Convention Coverage
Yesterday the reveal of the 12″ uniform set left some folks excited, especially thinking about how that could translate to a 4″ Joe Colton figure, but today it looks like we’re back to the 4″ set whole hog, as the G.I. Joe Con Twitter account posted the following:
Yes, indeed, it looks like we might see another Zombie Hunter today! Will it be TJbang or Outback? Keep your eyes squarely on GIJoeCon.com to find out!
by generalsjoes | Jan 27, 2014 | 12" Scale, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, JoeCon 2014, Show and Convention Coverage
Another day, another 2014 Convention reveal! While today’s image isn’t of the Real American Hero set, it could have potential implications for us fans of the small figures.
Today, the G.I. Joe Collectors Club revealed an awesome looking tiger stripe camouflage uniform for their 12″ “Codename: G.I. Joe” Convention set, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of G.I. Joe. It’s got some terrific, intricate camouflage, and looking at other reveals, we have the familiar green beret as well.
So what does that mean for RAH fans? Well, perhaps nothing, but considering a 4″ Joe Colton is going to be available as an exclusive, could this perhaps be an indication of what that figure might look like? Just like Hasbro did in 1994, could the Collectors’ Club be celebrating the anniversary with 4″ and 12″ representations of this great green beret figure?
It’s certainly possible. In ’94 there was a mail away for both a 12″ and a 3 3/4″ Joe Colton, it seems quite fitting that precisely 20 years later they might replicate that for the 50th celebration.
Check out GIJoeCon.com for the latest images, I’ve mirrored one of them below.
by generalsjoes | Jan 25, 2014 | 12" Scale, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, JoeCon 2014, Show and Convention Coverage
It’s G.I. Joe’s 50th Anniversary, and the G.I. Joe Collectors Club isn’t missing the chance to celebrate in style. We’ve seen details from the 4″ Real American Hero E.C.O. Force set already, and now we’ve started seeing some stuff from the 12″ big brother as well.
With head sculpts looking decidedly vintage, the Collectors Club has posted a few images from the 12″ set on GIJoeCon.com.
I’ve mirrored one image below, but definitely check GIJoeCon.com for the full details. Good stuff!
by generalsjoes | Jan 22, 2014 | 30th Anniversary, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Convention, G.I. Joe Toys, JoeCon 2014, Show and Convention Coverage
They didn’t announce it would be coming today, but here’s a nice surprise! The G.I. Joe Collectors Club has debuted another figure from the 2014 Convention boxed set, and this time it’s the E.C.O. Force Leader, Flint! Sporting a rocking new head sculpt and new helmet, this figure looks pretty spectacular. I love the green and yellow paint scheme, and using the Resolute shotgun shells gauntlet for him is pretty inspired.
The integration of the 30th Anniversary parts and the Retaliation torso is an awesome move. Love the base figure here, it’s really, really nice looking.
Parts breakdown is:
Head – New
Torso – Retaliation Cobra Trooper
Arms – Ultimate Cobra Commander
Legs – 30th Anniversary Airtight
Helmet – A new sculpt, which according to Boss Fight Studios (the designers of it) is a “hybrid” of Flint’s and Ozone’s.
I love the shade of green… excellent, excellent work right here. Check out the full details at GIJoeCon.com.
