by generalsjoes | Oct 15, 2012 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Kre-O, G.I. Joe Toys, NYCC, Show and Convention Coverage
I know this has been out there on other sites already, but my travel back from Las Vegas interrupted my site focus a bit, but I’m posting the full press release below. I think most of us figured out how the Kre-O initial release was going to work based on the image names and the information gleaned from the NYCC presentation.
It looks like much of the components here are reused elements from the Battleship Kre-O line, but I think most would agree that the main draw here is with the vintage themed Kreons, I would certainly agree with that. Hate to say it, but those little guys are really growing on me.
Anyway, check out the full Press Release after the jump, and learn the names of the sets, release details (Blind bags!) and when to expect these at your local Toys “R” Us. I’ve also inserted the required images to give a better lowdown of what set comes with what items.
by generalsjoes | Oct 13, 2012 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW, NYCC, Show and Convention Coverage
Turns out the new creative team and new launch of the main G.I. Joe title isn’t the only big shift in 2013…thanks to skinny on Twitter and ComicsBeat.com we have some more intel about the G.I. Joe run of books from IDW next year.
Details straight from Comics Beat are as follows:
“Starting in February, GI Joe will be relaunched, with:
– GI Joe by Fred van Lenten and Steve Kirghiz
– Secret Missions by Chuck Dixon and Paul Gulacy (March)
– The Cobra Files by Mike Costa and Antonio Fuso (April)
Fred van Lente said his book would focus on a core team, including Duke, Cover Girl, Roadblock, Shipwreck, and Tunnel Rat, and that the Joe-Cobra war would be “very public” and “pretty hardcore.” Van Lente and Comic Book History of Comics collaborator Ryan Dunlavey will be doing GI Joe History variant covers.”
So by the looks of it, Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow are going away, making room for a somewhat more all encompassing “Secret Missions” which Chuck Dixon will continue to write. Cobra is morphing into “The Cobra Files”, but with the same creative team, I fully expect the greatness there to continue.
Just to satisfy anyone’s fears about a reboot, too, I contacted the new writer of G.I. Joe, Fred Van Lente, and was assured by him that G.I. Joe is not rebooting:
EDIT– According to Bleeding Cool, the title is “Special Missions” for the second G.I. Joe book. That one seems more likely (as an homage to the classic Marvel series).
by generalsjoes | Oct 13, 2012 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW, NYCC, Show and Convention Coverage
Straight from the horse’s mouth (meant in the most flattering way, possible, of course) IDW Publishing has just announced at New York ComicCon that their flagship G.I. Joe title will be starting over at issue #1 with a new creative team in 2013.
New writer Fred Van Lente (co-writer of Cowboys and Aliens among many others) announced the change on his Twitter page. He will be working alongside Steve Kurth, who is a familiar name to Joe fans who were around at the launch of the Devils’ Due title what seems like so many years ago.
Kurth was a tough guy to get my head around, to be honest. He had moments of absolute greatness, but then had moments of real inconsistency… but that was many years ago, and artists grow their skills just like anyone else, so I’ll certainly keep my hopes up.
I’m certainly very interested in what Mr. Van Lente brings to the table. He’s got a very broad resume with some high quality work in there. Folks who have been unhappy about Dixon’s pace and his unique mannerisms just might have something to look forward to here.
What does this mean for Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow as well as G.I. Joe: Cobra? Not sure as of yet, but trust me, I’m looking into it. More info as it becomes available.
by generalsjoes | Oct 11, 2012 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Kre-O, G.I. Joe Toys, NYCC, Show and Convention Coverage
Along with revealing the initial release toys themselves, Hasbro’s awesome stalwart PR agency has also made the images available to websites as well, and I’ve got ’em right here for you. Broken up into apparent vehicle sets and “single pack” figure sets, I’ve posted two galleries below of official images.
The more I look at these the more I’m thinking that while the sets are pretty neat, the Kre-On mini figures are very cool. Lots of the aesthetics and the spirit of the old school Joe stuff in mini figure form. Pretty damn cool.
That being said, still looking forward to Toy Fair. 🙂
G.I. Joe Kre-O Vehicle and Playsets
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G.I. Joe Kre-O Single Packs (Wave 1)
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by generalsjoes | Oct 10, 2012 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Kre-O, G.I. Joe Toys, NYCC, Show and Convention Coverage
I will preface this by saying that coverage will be here and there tonight as I’m still out of town for business, and will be departing for a business event soon. However, I’ll be combing the internetz and gathering together any related G.I. Joe news that comes out of Preview night for the New York ComicCon tonight.
Seibertron.com has already started posting images from new Transformers reveals at preview night, so the event is officially underway and hopefully we’ll get some Joe intel soon. I’m sure Kre-O will be a big focus, but I’m crossing my fingers for perhaps some action figure news for 2013 as well.
I do know Jay from Toy News International is in attendance, and The Terror Drome has someone there as well, so keep eyes out, and I’ll be back throughout the night to give my thoughts on tonight’s events. Wish I was there…
…wait a minute. I’m in Las Vegas. Never mind, I’m good.
by generalsjoes | Oct 3, 2012 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, NYCC, Show and Convention Coverage
With Mondo and many related companies, there is suddenly a premium on quality poster design, and Hasbro is capitalizing on this craze thanks to a licensing deal with Acid Free Gallery. Tom Whalen and Dave Perillo are teaming up to product some very cool looking officially licensed posters featuring Transformers and G.I. Joe, and they will be for sale at NYCC!
I’ve mirrored the poster images along with the full details below.
G.I. JOE by Dave Perillo – $45.00
18×24 – 5 color screen
Paper: 100lb Cougar Natural
Run Size: 200
Markings: Numbered
Trading Card Certificate of Authenticity – Numbered
Printed by D&L Screenprinting – Seattle WA
Produced by Acidfree Gallery
Officially Licensed by Hasbro, Inc.
COBRA by Dave Perillo – $45.00
18×24 – 5 color screen
Paper: 100lb Cougar Natural
Run Size: 200
Markings: Numbered
Trading Card Certificate of Authenticity – Numbered
Printed by D&L Screenprinting – Seattle WA
Produced by Acidfree Gallery
Officially Licensed by Hasbro, Inc.
These folks will be at NYCC in Booth 1681, so stop by and pick these great looking posters up! Thanks to OMG Posters for the heads up.
