While we haven’t gotten word yet from Hasbro PR if these images are available through their channels site sponsor BigBadToyStore has shared their images with our buddies at The Terror Drome, and I’ve also mirrored them below. These don’t offer a whole lot more detail than what we’ve seen previous, other to reiterate the fact that this wave looks awesome. Yes, another Duke, another Snake Eyes, and another Storm Shadow, but this Snake Eyes may be one of the best Snake Eyes figures we’ve seen yet, and Duke, even with the way-too-freaking-big shoulder-rockets is a pretty bad ass version of the Joe Top Kick. The one low point of the wave would certainly seem to be spring-loaded Storm Shadow.
Don’t even get me started on the Cobra Shock Trooper. It would certainly appear Cobra is making urban environments a priority with this guy and the Alley-Viper unleashed on the world. Check out the images below.
So, are you a member of the G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club? If not, why not? I have a feeling the offer of the 25th Anniversary Dial-Tone in 2011 will drive many folks to become members, and hopefully many of them will find it worthwhile.
The monthly newsletter features many interesting articles…in the past there have been dio-stories (by yours truly…) and expect plenty of reviews and other articles going forward as well. Hasbro designer John Warden often showcases his talents and sneak previews there, and they are always interesting and enlightening.
Well, starting Monday, the G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club is kicking off a membership drive! Straight from the homepage:
“This month we’re kicking off our 2010 Fall membership drive! Both members and non-members can expect all kinds of different reveals, contests, club store promotions and other activities that will highlight all the cool aspects of being a G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club member!
So what’s up first? Well, some things are already in motion, but next week fans will get the first close up look at the 2011 membership incentive figures: Dial-Tone (25A edition) for the 3 3/4-inch Officer level members and the “Man of the Sea” for 12-inch Officer level members! Be sure to tune in Monday too as we will be announcing our first contest!is month we’re kicking off our 2010 Fall membership drive! Both members and non-members can expect all kinds of different reveals, contests, club store promotions and other activities that will highlight all the cool aspects of being a G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club member!
So what’s up first? Well, some things are already in motion, but next week fans will get the first close up look at the 2011 membership incentive figures: Dial-Tone (25A edition) for the 3 3/4-inch Officer level members and the “Man of the Sea” for 12-inch Officer level members! Be sure to tune in Monday too as we will be announcing our first contest!”
A YouTube video has also appeared celebrating the membership drive, and there also happens to be a very subtle sneak peek at the upcoming 25th Anniversary Dial Tone. Check it out in embedded goodness below.
For folks who have not yet joined up, I hope you seriously consider it…for the price of a couple cups of coffee per month you get a very professional newsletter, great discounts from their online store, and a free figure that fills in a huge gap in the 25th Anniversary collection. Do it!
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GI JOE 2011 SERIES 01 – SET, SINGLES
A new wave of GI Joe figures has been announced and is up for pre-order.
It includes Snake Eyes Version 08, Duke Version 06, Storm Shadow Version
06 and a Cobra Shock Trooper Version 01. Get the set of four at $29.99. http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=GI+Joe+2011 (more…)
Initially they had set a date of October 4th, but a few days early, Hubworld.com has released their TV Schedule for the first 5 days of broadcast, and unfortunately G.I. Joe: Renegades is nowhere to be found. At least, not yet.
This is somewhat of a bummer to me, as I was really looking forward to the launch, but on the other hand, if it gives Hasbro and The Hub some more time to promote the station and the series, then it’ll end up being better in the long run. I know many folks have already reported seeing commercials on broadcast networks for The Hub, so word is getting out there. Hopefully we’ll hear shortly what the plan is going forward.
On the plus side, however, starting October 12th, at 12:30 (half past midnight), The Hub will start airing classic episodes of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. Hopefully Renegades isn’t too far behind.
In various production videos we’ve seen some concept art for an upcoming Sideshow Collectibles 12″ Dusty, and now he has been officially announced!
Personally, not a big fan. Sure, Dusty has his place in the G.I. Joe mythology, but come on…what about Destro? Zartan? Crimson Guard? Sideshow’s been doing some great military figures, but it seems like that’s all they’ve been doing. Duke, Flint, Beachhead, and Firefly are all awesome, certainly…but I’m really looking forward to seeing how Sideshow tackles some of the more… “eclectic” folks in the G.I. Joe universe. Not to mention the fact that I don’t really see Dusty as being a core character that needs 12″ figure treatment before so many others.
Ah, well…I’m sure the end result will still be very cool, just wish we could see some of the more iconic characters tackled. Check out a preview image below.
With cross-marketing in mind, Hasbro and The Hub obviously plan a blitz of G.I. Joe: Renegades items once the show starts picking up steam, and apparently high on their list of items to produce are comic books. Now, the IDW October Solicitations list mentioned a first issue of G.I. Joe: Renegades as part of their shipping schedule that month, but issues of Previews since then have curiously ommitted the title.
Evidently something is still planned, however, as Amazon.com has two pre-orders posted for the first two volumes of what appear to be G.I. Joe: Renegades Trade Paperback collections of those comics. With posted release dates of February, 2011, you would think the comic should still be slated to hit shortly, but who knows for sure at this point?
Along with the pre-orders, Amazon has also posted a pair of cover images, one featuring the Snake Eyes art we’ve seen before, and a second featuring the familiar Arashikage Clan symbol, which will evidently play a major role in the cartoon series. Check out the pre-orders and the mirrored images below:
