Yeah, I’m well aware that this figure has been out for a while, and we’ve gotten Flint and Beachhead since he was released…I’m a bit behind the times. But when I had an opportunity to pick up a Sideshow Duke, I decided to jump on it, if only for iconic reasons. At this point I’ve accepted the fact that I’m never going to own every Sideshow figure, it’s just not in the budget. So, for that reason, I figure I have to be choosy and grab the impactful characters. Duke certainly fits that bill.
I’ve reviewed a few Sideshow figures already, Snake Eyes and the Cobra Trooper. I had somewhat mixed results from the two of them, and honestly, Duke totally blows them out of the water. Great articulation, very nice design, awesome accessories…this one is the total package.
You can read the full review right here.
Oohhh boy! It’s that time again! While we had a couple of months off, BigBadToyStore has just sent along notification to me that my pre-orders for G.I. Joe: The Pursuit of Cobra Wave 3 are processing!
This means the items are in stock and ready to ship. And if they’re hitting BBTS, they should start hitting everywhere shortly.
Wave 3 consists of:
Duke
Snake Eyes
Storm Shadow
Cobra Shock Trooper
And yes, while Duke, Snake Eyes, and Storm Shadow are getting ridiculous with the sheer number of releases they have, these particular versions (well, of Duke and Snake Eyes, anyway) certainly look very cool and worth an additional purchase.
Look for reviews to hit shortly after I get ’em in my meaty paws.
With Wave 3 on the horizon, images are starting to leak out for the upcoming fourth wave of G.I. Joe: The Pursuit of Cobra. Featuring Lowlight, Destro, Shadow Tracker, and Skydive (and notoriously devoid of Dukes, Snake Eyes, or Storm Shadows) this wave looks fantastic. Granted, many folks already got their hands on the Skydive figure through backdoor means as Desert Battle Ripcord, but for those who haven’t, he is one of the best figures in the Pursuit of Cobra line. Add to that this awesome Destro, the absolutely amazing Lowlight, and of course Shadow Tracker, and you have a wave that pretty much hits a home run with every single figure.
Great stuff. Thanks to Corey Stinson of SmallJoes.com for the info!
The GI Joe Collectors’ Club has sent word along that their fall membership drive is barreling full steam ahead, and they have opened up a new G.I. Joe “Ultimate Battle” Contest! Details for this contest can be found on GIJoeClub.com.
Also as a part of the fall membership drive, they are showing a sneak preview of the upcoming Adventure Team Sea Adventurer with Sea Wolf! You can see a snippet of the image mirrored below, with a full image over on GIJoeClub.com.
The full press release can be read after the jump. (more…)
A while ago I showcased some pretty neat stop-motion videos from VisorHUNgary’s YouTube page, and I’m happy to report he has updated once again! G.I. Joe: Cobra Part 1 and Part 2 have been posted for a while, and now it’s time for Part 3.
You know, I thought the previous two parts were pretty neat. This one is incredible. His skills have obviously developed and evolved as he’s done more of these, and I am extremely impressed with how G.I. Joe: Cobra 3 (Part 1) is looking so far. The gun fire, the action, the relatively seamless animation. It’s really good stuff.
Check out the embedded video below, and be sure to hit up VisorHUNgary’s YouTube Channel to catch up on past installments of G.I. Joe: Cobra as well as some great Masters of the Universe stuff as well.
They’ve gone through a few different names over the past little while…most recently it was Tri-Gate Creations, and now it’s Slayer Design Studios. But the basic idea and business model is the same. Provide production-level customized pieces to build you own G.I. Joe universe.
They most recently caught my eye with the incredible Red Shadow offerings they had a short while ago… caught my eye in such a way, that I made sure I had some pieces in hand to review. Well, I haven’t yet had a chance to review them, but a review is coming…while you wait, though, I just have to keep talking up these guys. They have some absolutely insane product offerings.
Want to inject some Super Hero love into your G.I. Joe universe? They got that. Want to beef up your Iron Grenadier army? Yeah, they can take care of that, too. Want to create an apocalyptic war-infested zombie wasteland with your Joes? Oh hell yeah, theygotthat. Hell, they even have some awesome other 80’s properties that you know and love.
From the sheer quality of the sculpting to the amazing variety of products, Slayer Designs is simply the shit when it comes to custom parts and pieces. Check out their revamped store front, and keep your eyes peeled. There are new items being posted every day, and nearly all of them are incredible.
