by generalsjoes | Sep 8, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Reviews, G.I. Joe Toys, Pursuit of COBRA, Pursuit of COBRA Reviews
Wait, what? As I prepared for this review, I tried to spend some time getting some insight from various forums and sites, just trying to figure out what people thought of this vehicle and how much they were anticipating it. I was shocked with what I read.
There are apparently a lot of Joe fans out there who don’t like the looks of the new VAMP? Really? Never would have figured. I thought it looked like one of the cooler Joe vehicles to come out within the past several years. Sure, it lacks the nostalgic qualities of the Anniversary retools, but as far as brand, spanking new vehicles go, I was immediately impressed before and after opening the box.
Ah, well… different strokes for different folks. Anyway, whether you like the VAMP or not, check out my review on the Pursuit of Cobra Review Page or right here. You can probably guess what I think of it.
by generalsjoes | Sep 5, 2010 | Behind the Curtain, Dio-Stories, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, Pursuit of COBRA, Web Stuff
Yes, tomorrow is “Labor Day” which means I do not have to go into the office (though I am on call as always… gotta love being in IT), so I should have some extra time to get some content ready for posting.
Last week I received the new Pursuit of Cobra Bravo Vehicles, the VAMP and the Fury, and I am in the process of gathering images for the review. I also managed to snag some Pursuit of Cobra figures at retail (*GASP!*) so I’m hoping to possibly have a review of one of them leading into next week as well.
I know news seems a bit slow these days, but I’ll be doing my best to get content rolling again.
I also got another awesome package in the mail from the generous folks from the Canadian JoeCon, and as always, I’ll work with them to get reviews up in their awesome newsletter as well as on the site as well, so keep your eyes open for those, too.
I will admit, too, that the Pursuit of Cobra and G.I. Joe: Resolute are really fueling my dio-story fire once again as well…and with a break in “continuity” in the wings with G.I. Joe: Renegades, it almost seems like a natural time to work in my own little twist on the G.I. Joe universe and finally finish Darkness Falls. I can’t promise anything, but the sets are pretty much built, the story is written, and all I need is the time. Which of course, is the hardest thing to come by.
We’ll see.
Hopefully the pay off will be worth it. I’m usually my own harshest critic, but I must admit, I am very happy with the way my dio-story universe wraps up in Darkness Falls. It feels like some great closure to my own story, and could potentially provide a bridge to future events as well. Maybe once the kids are in college. 😉
by generalsjoes | Sep 5, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, Pursuit of COBRA
Hi – Here is a quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about a
variety of new arrivals and more exciting new preorders:
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NEW ARRIVALS
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STAR WARS VINTAGE 2010 SERIES 02 – CASE, SET, SINGLES
The second wave of new Star Wars Vintage figures has arrived. This
assortment includes figures like General Grievous with Cape, Sandtrooper
and Darth Sidious, and we have them listed at $104.99 for the case of 12,
$79.99 for the set of 8, and singly at $10.99 – $12.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2341&category=6583
TRANSFORMERS 2010 DELUXE SERIES 03 SET, SINGLES
The third wave of new TF Deluxes has arrived, and we have the set of 4
(Battle Blade Bumblebee, Electrostatic Jolt, Tomahawk and Terradive)
listed at $49.99. We also have singles available of Bumblebee and Jolt,
priced at $9.99 and $11.99, respectively.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2339&category=6563
GI JOE 2010 SERIES 02 – CASE, SET, SINGLES
The newest wave of GI Joe figures has arrived. This assortment includes
characters like Dusty Version 01, Jungle Viper Version 01 and Zartan
Version 02, and we have them priced at $84.99 for the case of 12, $49.99
for the set of 6 or at $7.99 – $10.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2340&category=6573
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by generalsjoes | Sep 3, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, Pursuit of COBRA
With the recent shipment of the latest wave of Pursuit of Cobra Bravo series vehicles, the Terror Drome has posted an update to Scoop’s Dark Room featuring the latest two installments to G.I. Joe and Cobra’s armory. I’ve mirrored some of the images below, but there are a lot more at each entry over at The Terror Drome!
Cobra Fury w/ Alley-Viper Officer
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G.I. Joe VAMP 4×4 w/ Double Clutch
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by generalsjoes | Sep 3, 2010 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe Toys, IDW, Show and Convention Coverage
Just got word from the guys at Apocalypse Comics who are helping with the guests and exclusives available at the New York ComicCon, and there is some cool things afoot for G.I. Joe fans! Check out the release below.
“We will be bring two exclusive variants to this years New York Comic Con. The first is for Transformers #12, and is a homage to the classic Jack Kirby cover of X-Men #1. The second is for GI Joe #23 and is a homage to the unforgetable Apocalypse Now! movie poster. The TF cover features Sideswipe, Prowl, Swoop, First Aid, Brainstorm, Bombshell and Scrapper and the GI Joe cover features Major Bludd and Duke. The reason we have chosen these specific characters to grace the covers is because they were all voiced by legendary voice actor Michael Bell who will be joining us at the convention, signing comics, figures, DVDs etc…
Also joining us at the show will be the artists of both covers, penciler Casey Coller (who also pencilled TF Spotlight Drift, Spotlight Blurr and the Ironhide mini series as well as numerous All Hail Megatron covers) and colorist John-Paul Bove. Casey will be sketching all weekend and John-Paul will be able to color sketches all weekend too as well as both siging comics.
So with three top guests and two awesome Convention Exclusive Covers, make sure you visit the Apocalypse Comics booth (booth #2281) for your collectable must haves!!!”
Awesome news to hear! Cartoon fans should love having a chance to meet and talk with Michael Bell. Check out the exclusive covers below.
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by generalsjoes | Sep 2, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, Pursuit of COBRA, Sponsor News
If you have not picked up any of the new GI Joe: Pursuit of Cobra figures you are missing out! Hasbro has done a great job with these and we have Waves 1 and 2 in stock!
Baltimore Comic Con was lots of fun and it was great to meet those of you had the opportunity to stop by and say hello! There is a small chance we will be at the New York Comic Con in October. Stay Tuned for that! Below is what’s new for this week.
Star Wars Clone Wars Wave 4 and Wave 5 are available for PreOrder! We have Boba Fett, Clone Trooper Draa, Embo, Mandalorian Warrior, Quinlan Vos, R2-D2, R4-P17, Shaak-Ti and Undead-Geonosian. You can also see them all by clicking 2010 Star Wars Clone Wars category
The 2010 Transformers are rolling in. Keep an eye on the following category as we are updating the new action figures received this week!
For you superhero fans we have over 50 of the Hasbro Marvel Universes figures in-stock! Plus the newest wave with Ghost Rider, Mystic, Multiple-Man, Team X Wolverine and few others will be in-stock within the next few days!
And as always, check out the Past Generation Toys Blog, PGT on Facebook, and PGT on Twitter for updates on the world of toys and collectibles!
