by generalsjoes | Jan 30, 2012 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe Toys, Podcasts, What's on Joe Mind
A lesson in podcasting, folks! If you get a group of guys together for a couple of hours a week for 9 months straight, eventually tempers might flare… a bit. Episode 39 is an example of this. All of us on What’s on Joe Mind have very specific, dedicated ideas of what we want for the show, and some times those ideals don’t gel, and sometimes we get a bit heated. I think that’s a good example of why the show is so well received. We are all very opinionated and care very much about putting the best product out there as humanly possible. Generally we’re able to talk out our disagreements off-air, but sometimes… well those disagreements come out.
Regardless, I still think Episode 39 was a good one. We had Chris Sims from Comics Alliance on the program, which unfortunately for him, put him front and center to some bickering, but I think the whole thing went well. Don’t let Gary dissuade you. 😉
It was a host-packed show with Gary, Chuck, Greg, Justin, Craig, AND Mike all in the house alongside Chris Sims and I think folks will enjoy it if you can get over the spats.
Hit up our Podbean Page or listen via the embedded player below. Onward and upward!
by generalsjoes | Jan 26, 2012 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Retaliation Toys, G.I. Joe Toys
Talk about jumping the gun a bit…
With most reports saying that G.I. Joe: Retaliation figures aren’t hitting until May, it seems very strange that shelf tags might already start appearing for the initial wave of toys, but David Willis of Shortpacked apparently has seen them at his local Meijer store in Ohio.
You can see his Foursquare Check In, and I’ve also mirrored the image below.
What does it mean? A whole lot of nothing, but I’m giddy for G.I. Joe: Retaliation news, so I’m talking about it anyway. Toy Fair in 2 weeks!
EDIT – As Jay from Toy News International has said, it’s even more likely just left over shelf tags from the first film, especially with a $6.97 price tag. But hey, shameless news grab! Go me.
by generalsjoes | Jan 25, 2012 | 12" Scale, 30th Anniversary, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, Sponsor News
Hi – Here is a quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about a
variety of new preorders as well as some cool new arrivals.
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NEW ARRIVALS – GI JOE RELATED
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COBRA COMMANDER DIORAMA
Our Sideshow shipment also included a new GI Joe Diorama of Cobra
Commander. It shows him in front of his throne with a raised staff,
flanked by two Crimson Guardsmen. It measures 12″ tall by 11″ wide by 10″
deep and is listed at $279.99, $20 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SSC10977&mode=retail
RECOVERY AT SERPENT TEMPLE 12″ FIGURE ENVIRONMENT
Your GI Joe and Cobra 12″ figures can have a new diorama of their own with
this new Environment. This 16.5″ tall piece includes a broken jungle
temple wall and floor, along with a snake and a Satellite with blinking
light. We have this piece listed at $189.99, $10 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SSC10996&mode=retail
GI JOE 2012 SERIES 04 RESTOCK
We have received a restock shipment of this popular wave of figures. We
have small quantities left of the case of 12 at $84.99 and the set of 5 at
$58.99; we also have stock of most of the singles from the wave, so now is
a good opportunity to grab the ones you need for your collection.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2340&category=6573
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by generalsjoes | Jan 24, 2012 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, Marauder "Gun Runners"
Yes, it seems like a very long time since we’ve seen new offerings from the geniuses behind the Marauder, Inc. line of weapons, but it looks like we don’t have to wait much longer. While there were some factory related delays, Marauder, Inc. has started previewing their wave 6 offerings on their Facebook page and holy wow is this stuff looking awesome.
Even more detail than previous waves, awesome modular weapons…lots of good stuff coming from Marauder, that’s for sure.
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For all of the details, keep on checking the Marauder “Gun Runners” Facebook page, and don’t forget to hit up MarauderInc.com to buy up what they have in stock now!
by generalsjoes | Jan 23, 2012 | 12" Scale, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Reviews, G.I. Joe Toys, Sideshow, Sideshow Reviews
As usual, I owe Mysterious Stranger a big thanks (and a beer in New Orleans if he’s there)… Chris is always right on top of the latest Sideshow Collectibles items in a way I only wish I could be, and he donates his time and effort into getting these reviews done for GeneralsJoes.
Next up in line is an excellent review of the 12″ General Hawk!
Check out his great review and images right here. Thanks again, Chris, you rock!
by generalsjoes | Jan 16, 2012 | 30th Anniversary, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, G.I. Joe: Renegades, Pursuit of COBRA
Frustration from the glut of merchandise clogging retail pegs and blocking the release of subsequent waves of highly-anticipated figures seemed to be the theme of 2011. When new G.I. Joe figures finally made their way into our collections, the countless accessories, innovations in articulation, and intricately-detailed sculpts made the class of 2011 among the best we’ve ever seen in the 25th Anniversary-style era. Hasbro surprised with the release of the Sky Striker as part of the 30th Anniversary line, disappointed with the cancellation of the G.I. Joe: Renegades animated series, and energized with the trailer for the live-action movie sequel, G.I. Joe: Retaliation. Not to be outdone, licensees such as IDW Publishing and Sideshow Collectibles continued to impress with their offerings of G.I. Joe merchandise, an indication of the strength of the G.I. Joe brand. In retrospect of 2011, A Real American Hero, Generals Joes and The Terror Drome team up to bring you the best of G.I. Joe 2011.
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