by generalsjoes | Dec 15, 2015 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 3, G.I. Joe: The Movie
On the surface this sounds like a very cool, very fun idea. Underneath the surface, I can’t help but wonder exactly how this is going to work.
The Hollywood Reporter posted an article today revealing a Hasbro and Paramount joint venture to unify the universes of G.I. Joe, MASK, Visionaries, Micronauts, and ROM into one connective cinematic universe.
My first reaction, of course, is JOY. I absolutely love Joe, MASK, and Visionaries, and the mere fact that discussion of these three properties is occurring fills me with immense pleasure.
Of course my next reaction is how the heck is Hasbro going to tell a story featuring a modern military team and Knights of the Magical light and have it make any modicum of sense? Add that to Rom the Space Knight and the Micronauts, and even more confusion comes into play.
It’s funny, I could definitely see MASK and G.I. Joe co-existing on screen in a great way. I could see Visionaries, Rom, and Micronauts even existing in some strange pseudo magic-science cosmic universe. But somehow joining all five together? Very weird, although certainly not without precedence. One might point to Marvel’s success with Guardians of the Galaxy to point out how well a company can synergize more “real world” events with a more cosmic story arc, but Marvel spent half a decade building their universe around their characters. Will Hasbro and Paramount’s vision work the same way?
I guess it will be interesting to find out.
Meanwhile, I’m just ecstatic that there are two more Hasbro properties I’m enthusiastic about potentially getting a stronger focus in the coming years.
Check out the Hollywood Reporter’s article for more details.
(Visionaries image courtesy of the immensely talented stratosmacca on DeviantArt)
by generalsjoes | Dec 8, 2015 | 5 Page Previews, Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
COBRA World Order continues, and it’s like a vintage fan’s dream come true…cameos galore from some great old school characters.
The latest issue of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero hits Wednesday, there’s a preview for this upcoming issue below.
G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #221: COBRA WORLD ORDER Part 3
Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a) • Phil Jimenez (c)
G.I. Joe begins to probe the depths of Cobra’s malevolent plan, but as intrigue after intrigue continues to stack up, even the Real American Heroes will hardly be prepared for Cobra Commander’s next move!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- G.I. JOE will not be prepared for the COBRA WORLD ORDER!
by generalsjoes | Nov 27, 2015 | G.I. Joe, Transformers
If you’re like me, you’ve been captivated by Transformers: Devastation ever since you saw the first trailer for it…well, now Amazon has it at a great, low price, only around $35! Click the image below to grab it while it lasts!
Along with this, the great looking Toy Soldiers: War Chest game featuring G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (and Masters of the Universe) characters is only $19.99!
Along with video games, Amazon obviously has a ton of other great deals as well, including the Jurassic Park Blu-Ray collection for only $25:
And an Amazon Fire Tablet for $35!
Tons of other great Amazon Black Friday deals, too, and if you use the affiliate links above you help support the site! Happy shopping!
by generalsjoes | Nov 27, 2015 | G.I. Joe, Kindle Worlds
An exciting announcement from the minds behind several of the G.I. Joe Kindle Worlds novels!
For Immediate Release
GI JOE KINDLE WORLDS AUTHORS UNITE FOR MULTI-PART EPIC
The four best-selling authors who recently competed in the GI Joe Hasbro Kindle Worlds Fan Vote contest, Jim Beard, Justin Bell, Bill Nedrow, and Troy Osgood, are joining forces to publish a four-part GI Joe story to launch this January on Amazon’s Kindle Worlds platform.
GI JOE: LEGACY will spotlight the four GI Joe characters from the contest in a sprawling, action-fueled saga that spans more than four decades, and will be published once a month for four months. Each author’s short story may be read on its own, but also as “chapters” of the larger adventure. In addition, Beard, Bell, Nedrow, and Osgood will write the stories in “round robin” fashion, each building off the previous installment.
The Kindle Worlds publication schedule will be:
GI JOE: LEGACY, PART 1 by Jim Beard (Adventure Team Marcus) – January 1st, 2016
GI JOE: LEGACY, PART 2 by Bill Nedrow (Stiletto) – February 1st, 2016
GI JOE: LEGACY, PART 3 by Justin Bell (Whisper) – March 1st, 2016
GI JOE: LEGACY, PART 4 by Troy Osgood (Blackjack) – April 1st, 2016
Please visit the Tales of GI Joe Facebook page for updates, as well as the author’s Amazon pages:
I couldn’t be more excited to be a part of this exciting upcoming event! I think it’ll be a lot of fun for readers, and I’m sure it’ll be a ton of fun for us authors, too.
Stay tuned, it’s coming fast!
by generalsjoes | Nov 27, 2015 | G.I. Joe
Leading up to the huge holiday weekend, Entertainment Earth has some great bargains on select G.I. Joe items. Check out the links below!
G.I. Joe: Renegades 4-Pack only $14.10!
G.I. Joe: Retaliation 4-Pack only $13.00!
50th Anniversary Desert Duel only $40.00!
50th Anniversary 2014 Wave 2 set only $18.00
Don’t forget there are all sorts of Funko POP! collectibles, Gentle Giant Jumbos available and many other items, too! Check out their full selection at EntertainmentEarth.com!
by generalsjoes | Nov 26, 2015 | G.I. Joe
I’d like to take a moment to wish all my readers and everyone else a very Happy Thanksgiving. Hopefully you all have a lot to be thankful for.
I know it’s been an up and down year for me personally in my “real life” but it’s always helped to have that strong community of online friends to turn to in those times and forget the struggle for just a little while. I’m deeply thankful for all of you for being there when I needed a pick me up this year and for having my back.
Here’s to another great holiday season and a look forward to better times in 2016!
