Not too long ago, news leaked out about a collaboration between Hasbro and BAIT/1000 Toys on a new high end 12″ Snake Eyes figure, but it looks like it won’t just be those two companies working together on boutique collector items.
On WorldofThreeA.com (as well as their Facebook page) a teaser image has been posted which seems to indicate that 3A has acquired rights to produce items based within the Hasbro universe, including properties like G.I. Joe, Transformers, and ROM. The 3A aesthetic is pretty popular among collectors, and it will be fascinating to see how that aesthetic translates to our favorite Real American Heroes. Keep checking WorldofThreeA for updates, I know I will!
Hello, all. We wanted to let you know about some fairly unique, harder-to-find items recently stocked here at SMALLJOES. First, we’ve added a large selection of GI JOE convention exclusive figures 2002 – 2016. Next, we’ve listed a large collection of boxed 1:18 scale military aircraft and armor. Take a look below for the details!
Looking to add some GI JOE convention exclusive figures to your collection? Listed now are nearly 200 figures that were exclusively sold by the GI JOE Collector’s Club at the yearly conventions from 2002 – 2016. All of these were very limited in their production runs and have never had any retail release. Don’t forget to check out our big selection of Figure Subscription Service carded figures. A nice selection is available from FSS 1 – FSS 4.
We’ve acquired for resale a large collection of 1:18 scale aircraft and armor. These are all from the familiar, beloved brands 21st Century Toys, BBI / Elite Force, Admiral Toys, JSI, etc. Unfortunate economic realities have caused production of these large, beautiful, and highly detailed models to cease but if you’re missing something from your collection you are likely to find it among the nearly 200 items we have listed.
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Perhaps coming one step closer to getting their own properties back in some kind of animated rotation, Variety reveals that Hasbro has acquired Boulder Media, an animation studio based out of Dublin, Ireland.
Boulder Media has produced many different animated programs, including a rebooted Danger Mouse for BBC, Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, and Wander over Yonder. It isn’t difficult to discern their purpose for this, so who knows, perhaps that long rumored G.I. Joe animated series just got one step closer to appearing on our television sets.
Check out Variety.com for the details and thanks to Patrick for the heads up.
In spite of what you may think of the movie, I think it’s tough to argue that the G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra era was a turning point for the toy line, finding an awesome balance between aesthetics and articulation and cranking things up as far as accessories and detail work. The period from 2009 – 2011 encompassing the Rise of Cobra and Pursuit of Cobra lines gave G.I. Joe fans a lot to love and even more to look forward to. For his landmark Rank and File series, James Kavanaugh, Jr. is exploring this period of time for his second volume and it’s available now!
Check it out at RAHCGuide.com. It’s a definite MUST BUY.
The adventure continues to evolve in Rank & File — A Guide to Third-Generation 4” G.I. Joe Action Figures!
After a brief hiatus in 2006 that allowed G.I. Joe to flourish in other areas, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero went in a new stylistic direction that is still predominately used today! Not only did fans get to revisit some of their most cherished icons within the G.I. Joe mythos, they were also introduced to new characters that are now known and loved.
The Rank & File guide volume 2 displays every G.I. Joe action figure produced between the The Rise of Cobra and The Pursuit of Cobra series, complete with every accessory and variation produced. Not only are the accessories shown, they were carefully cataloged in an upcoming section that will guarantee the proper shade of accessory goes to the appropriate action figure. To top it off, every vehicle and play set released in the 4″ era is documented and every easily removable piece is shown individually photographed, ensuring collector completion.
This full color, 52-page resource manual beautifully illustrates the two series’ 180 action figures, 55 vehicles and every accessory, including all known variations. Not only is every accessory present and accounted for, they have each been assigned a unique number and identified throughout the resource guide. Each action figure was carefully examined between its initial run and any further re-releases to ensure accurate samples are clearly and concisely presented, perfect for the collector who is identifying individual action figures or sorting through unorganized lots.
Whether you are a seasoned or rejuvenated collector, enthusiast, or toy vendor, the Rank & File series is the decisive compilation for G.I. Joe action figures, vehicles and play sets produced between 2007 to today. Let the Rank & File Guide serve as a reference for completion or a scrapbook to the next big turning point of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.
Basic Information
The MSRP for The Rank & File Guide Volume 2 is $20 and available at www.rahcguide.com. Buyer will pay all additional shipping and handling costs. If you have purchased the R.A.H.C. guides before, the process will be very similar. This guide was self published and produced in quantities reflecting previous sales so do not hesitate in ordering if owning a guide is a priority.
Only a few short days before Roll Out Roll Call 2016 hits London, and The Full Force Podcast is talking all about it.
Not only that, but the guys talk JoeCon and cover all the latest G.I. Joe and Action Force news and info. Head on over to the What’s on Joe Mind Podbean page to download the latest episode, or you can listen to the embedded feed below.
Also, make sure to check out the Full Force Facebook Page for all the show notes and goodies from this episode.
