by generalsjoes | Aug 8, 2014 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Reviews, Miscellaneous Reviews
Many folks have been waiting and watching for information about the Revolmini line, which promises a new take on some familiar characters, in a scale closely matching what most G.I. Joe fans love.
Just last week, Big Bad Toy Store got the first Micro figure in stock, and it’s non other than Metal Gear Solid’s main protagonist, Solid Snake, a fact that made me quite happy. Needless to say, I bought it, and I’ve now posted a review in my Miscellaneous Reviews section.
You can also click the link directly below.
by generalsjoes | Aug 5, 2014 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
The next iteration of IDW Publishing’s main G.I. Joe title is set to launch again in September, promising a dramatic new look at the G.I. Joe universe. It’s a world where Cobra is seen as a legitimate security force and G.I. Joe has been drastically downsized.
Karen Traviss joins Steve Kurth on the reigns of G.I. Joe, and we get a glimpse at this new world that we’ll be seeing.
IDW has previewed the ashcan on their Facebook page, I’ve mirrored just a couple of the images below. Check out Facebook for the rest!
by generalsjoes | Aug 5, 2014 | 5 Page Previews, Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
New comic day is tomorrow, and we have two IDW comics to look forward to… the newest installment of Real American Hero (yay!), and one collection of America’s Elite issues from Devils’ Due.
Check out the previews of these releases below.
G.I. JOE: America’s Elite, Disavowed, Vol. 4
Mike O’Sullivan, Mark Powers (w) • Tim Seeley, Javier Sicilia, Mike Bear (a) • S L Gallant (c)
A former teammate turned enemy seeks the answers for a past that is hidden from even himself, and the Baroness, one of the Cobra’s most deadly members, is at large and visiting violent retribution on all her enemies.
TPB • FC • $19.99 • 136 pages • ISBN: 978-1-63140-078-0
Bullet points:
- Collects issues #19–24 of G.I. JOE: America’s Elite.
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #205
Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a & c)
Torpedo and his team race against the clock in the mountains of Olliestan, with Dr. Adele Burkhart in tow. Will they make it out in one piece or will the pursuing insurgents take down our Real American Heroes?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Sketch variant cover by Larry Hama!
by generalsjoes | Aug 4, 2014 | 50th Anniversary, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys
Continuing the momentum from my previous early 50th Anniversary reviews, I have now posted an exhaustive look at the Danger at the Docks San Diego ComicCon exclusive set!
It’s broken down into two reviews, one for the Night Landing with Eel and one for the VAMP with Flint. Included in the review is a rundown of every single accessory that comes with the foot locker and exactly what changed with each weapon (or if they stayed the same).
Check out the 50th Anniversary Review section, or click the direct links below. Enjoy!
by generalsjoes | Aug 4, 2014 | G.I. Joe
COIL Con V is just six weeks away! To help prepare for the big day, we’ve enlisted the help of Justin and General’s Joes to help make the big reveals of our COIL Con Exclusives!
This year’s set will continue in the popular “COIL Strikes” theme, where we pit one COIL agent against an agent from one of its many rival factions. Last year’s set saw the COIL’s Naja Bhoot racing through the streets of Mumbai against special law enforcement agent Street Hawk, and 2012 had Zilant fighting against G.I Joe’s Dodger in the skies over Eastern Europe. This year, the COIL Strikes the United Kingdom… meet their newest agent, Shrike!
Shrike is the creation of veteran COIL designers Jay Hunger and Brian Kauffman and the first figure in the two-figure set which will be available only at COIL Con! Jay was also responsible for Sidewinder, the 2011 exclusive figure, and the 2012 figures. There will be 40 two-figure sets available at COIL Con V, and Justin has agreed to help us with the reveal of figure #2 as we get closer to the day of the show.
As mentioned earlier, COIL Con V will take place from 9 am to 5 pm on Saturday, September 13. This year’s convention has moved indoors to the Indianapolis Wyndham hotel. For anyone thinking of making the trip in from out of town, it’s mere minutes from the Indianapolis airport and there are rooms available with a special Convention rate ($99/night) for Friday and Saturday night.
Be sure to check out the club’s site, www.coilcon.com, and the COIL Con Facebook page in the comng weeks for more information!
by generalsjoes | Aug 4, 2014 | G.I. Joe
I suspect everyone reading this is already familiar with the folks behind CobraStickers.com, a fantastic decal resource for restoring your vintage vehicles, customizing, or any other number of things. Well, these fine folks are proud to bring you a new project… Toy Stages!
These are built as stand-alone dioramas for your display shelves, and they’ve already got Masters of the Universe and G.I. Joe themed displays ready to go.
Check out some of their great product at ToyStages.com, and I’ve posted a few sample images below. Check it out.
