by generalsjoes | Feb 14, 2014 | G.I. Joe
Good morning!
So we stand here on the eve of the 2014 Toy Fair, and Hasbro is doing their fan presentation tomorrow afternoon. For the past several years, GeneralsJoes has been in attendance at this presentation and provided live up to the second coverage from the show.
Unfortunately this year, circumstances dictated that I would not be able to make the trip down to New York City. But you can believe that I will combing the net and providing updated information (as much as possible anyway) throughout the day, and once images to press outlets are made available, I’ll get them rolling.
I know I’ve been pretty clear that I don’t expect much at Toy Fair this year, but with the rumored “spotlight” on the 50th Anniversary, I will be keeping my virtual eyes peeled and fingers crossed for some cool news. Hopefully everyone else will do the same.
To anyone travelling to the big city, safe travels!
by generalsjoes | Feb 12, 2014 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
Big props to skinny for tracking this down on Vimeo, but apparently a couple of days ago, Vimeo posted a wealth of content specifically related to Larry Hama, and as one might expect, there is plenty of discussion about G.I. Joe throughout.
The series seems to start with a “Meet Janice Chiang” introduction, who mentions that she’s known Larry for over three decades, and then if you look at the related videos, there are nearly FIFTY different interviews and snippets with the godfather of A Real American Hero. Not all of the conversations are G.I. Joe related specifically, but he’s always an interesting guy, and there is plenty of great stuff here to watch and listen to.
Thanks again to skinny for pointing this out. Check out the first video right here, and also check out a three part “How G .I. Joe Changed Comics” playlist here.
on gijoe changed comics-short from TheSpittingImage on Vimeo.
by generalsjoes | Feb 12, 2014 | 5 Page Previews, Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Ever since it was first announced with Scioli at the helm, I’ve been fascinated by the prospect of this new Transformers vs. G.I. Joe series. Scioli has a tremendously vintage artistic style, and judging by this preview, that style is infused throughout the entire story as well as the art.
The first issue apparently starts out with a bang, as G.I. Joe charges en masse into a Cobra compound, facing deadly creeper vines, Dr. Venom, and Major Bludd. All after a cool sequence between Starscream and Bumblebee, of course.
It’s an interesting aesthetic. I’m sure there will be some Joe fans who are a bit turned off by the distinctive look and feel, but I kinda love it. It calls back to a simpler time, and I love that things are pretty wide open. Once you see Snake Eyes in action, you’ll know what I mean.
Check out the preview at FreeComicBookDay.com.
by generalsjoes | Feb 11, 2014 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Toys, JoeCon 2014, Show and Convention Coverage
Yesterday we got a look at Ozone’s magnificent beard, and today we bear witness to Outback’s!
Outback has been a big question mark throughout the convention reveal process, simply because he does have ties to the Eco Warriors (his Battle Corps version was initially supposed to be part of the anti-pollution division), but many Joe fans have been wondering if that look would really do the character a service.
Now we know!
The Collectors Club dips into an apparent unproduced concept, using Pursuit of Cobra Snow Job’s head with Recondo’s body and some great, apocalyptic weapons.
I’m loving it. You can see Outback ‘ s familiar shirt underneath, Survival text and all.
Check out GIJoeCon for all the details and the image is mirrored below.
by generalsjoes | Feb 11, 2014 | 12" Scale, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Retaliation Toys, G.I. Joe Toys, Hot Toys
Anyone who pre-ordered the Hot Toys 12″ G.I. Joe: Retaliation Roadblock figure has likely already gotten their shipping notice, but if you haven’t for some reason, expect it soon! Mine is slated to arrive on Thursday, and I’m pretty fired up for it.
Meanwhile, HotToys.com has posted a plethora of new images of the upcoming figure, and even a YouTube video showing how to change his uniform! Anyone who has messed with these intricate 12″ figures before knows the challenge involved in doing that, so check it out, it might be helpful.
You can still order your very own G.I. Joe: Retaliation Roadblock from Sideshow Collectibles! Click the banner below to order, and then check out the mirrored images and embedded video below.
by generalsjoes | Feb 11, 2014 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, IDW
Over on his Tumblr page, Chris Ryall, editor in chief for IDW Publishing has posted a fantastic photo set showing the progression of the cover artwork for G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #200. It shows the initial sketch by Larry Hama, with pencils & inks by SL Gallant, and then the final cover image.
I love the dichotomy between the classic Duke and Cobra Commander and the Pursuit of Cobra HISS…very interesting to read, too, that Gallant is now officially the longest tenure artist on the title. That is shocking, but very cool as well. It certainly helps that I’m a huge fan of his work.
Check out the photo set below.
