I know there are no images yet, but Hawk MMS over at The Terror Drome reports that he has seen Alpha vehicles Ghost Hawk w/ Tomahawk and the Doom Cycle w/ Storm Rider at a Wal-Mart in California. This marks the first time that the Alpha class vehicles are being spotted at local retail. So at this point we’ve seen the Bravo’s at Toys “R” Us, the Mechs at BBTS and through Diamond Distribution, and now the Alphas apparently at Wal-Mart.
Just one more question…
Where the #$@ are the FIGURES?!? That’s what I’m really waiting for! I’m sure they’re coming, just not soon enough.
Gyre-Viper strikes again, this time getting us some great images of a Pursuit of Cobra Shadow Tracker test shot as well as the upcoming Alpha class vehicle AWE Striker w/ Night Fox. I’m not quite so enamored with the AWE Striker itself, but hot damn if that Night Fox isn’t one sexy bitch.
The Shadow Tracker we see in the images below is an uncolored test shot, so obviously this won’t be the final deco, but in some ways that adds to the appeal. With the black and white colors, you can really pick out the detail work, and I love the focus on the wrist articulation here. Look at all that freaking gear, too. What a fantastic looking figure.
Night Fox is a bit of a surprise, as I thought it was pretty much a frankensteined mis-matched mess…updated images a month or so ago changed my mind. And Gyre-Viper’s pictures even further pushed me over the edge. What a great looking combination of parts and new webgear. A very cool looking new character.
Check out the huge gallery mirrored below.
A GeneralsJoes commentor earlier this week pointed out an awesome YouTube user who has built some amazing dioramas and is using them to make incredible stop-motion animated features with G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra figures (amongst others).
He is a YouTube user named VisorHUNgary, and his channel can be found right here. There are a few videos showcasing the dioramas themselves, but the stop motion playlist is where it’s at.
I’ve mirrored G.I. Joe: Cobra below, but definitely check out his channel to see more details! This is some very cool stuff. Wish I had the patience to do something like this. A big thanks to commentor FredPerri for the info!
After a July 4th extended weekend vacation, I’m back in the G.I. Joe news game just in time for more Pursuit of Cobra product sightings…Bravo vehicles and Mech Suits are filtering out amongst e-tailers and even some brick and mortar stores, all leading up to the inevitable full-fledged action figure launch. Can’t wait for it.
To further whet our appetites, GeneralsJoes contributor Hawkwinter sends along an array of images featuring the fan favorite Pursuit of Cobra Alley-Viper! But no, not just one Alley-Viper, but a whole squad of them! Awesomeness. Cannot wait to get my mits of a handful of these bad boys!
Also, he points out a very cool arctic-themed insert that came with his Snow Job, and I don’t believe it’s something that anyone else has revealed yet (though I could be wrong). Check that out below as well.
Scattered reports have been sent in regarding the HISS and Wolfhound being available at retail…well, SmallJoes reports that they have the entire run of Wave 1 vehicles, including Alphas, Bravos, and the Mech Suits! They also report that the figures may be arriving as quickly as week from now. WOAH!
For the full details read the newsletter below! EDIT – Apparently I read the email wrong… no Alphas are yet available, but the HISS, Wolfhound, and Mechs are all present and accounted for!
* * * * * * * * * [ SMALLJOES.COM NEWSLETTER ] * * * * * * * * * * http://smalljoes.com
Hi folks, we wanted to tell you about some new and upcoming products.
GI JOE
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Good news! Wave 1 Pursuit of Cobra vehicles have arrived and much
earlier than originally expected. The wave 1 figures are expected to
follow in another week or so.
Pursuit of Cobra wave 1 alpha vehicle sets of 2 available at $28.99.
Pursuit of Cobra wave 1 bravo vehicle sets of 2 available at $47.99.
Pursuit of Cobra wave 1 mech vehicle set of 2 available at $38.99.
Pursuit of Cobra wave 1 figure sets of 8 are available at $62.99 and
cases at $82.99. http://smalljoes.com/cgi-bin/pgen.cgi?CatId=2&Stage=5
We now have in-package photos for the GI JOE: Resolute 7-figure sets.
These have already left China and so we’ve moved up the estimated ship
date from our warehouse to the third week of July.
Resolute 7-pack sets of 2 are available at $69.99, cases at $199.99.
We also have a special promotional offer for the Resolute sets
combined with the Extreme Conditions 7-packs for an unbeatable deal
at $99.99. http://smalljoes.com/cgi-bin/pgen.cgi?CatId=12&Stage=5
GI JOE Pursuit of Cobra wave 2 figures and vehicles are also available
for pre-order. We don’t have Hasbro-approved images for wave 2 yet
although you can visit the various GI JOE fan sites to see photos of
these items taken at the recent GI JOE convention. Wave 2 is currently
expected to arrive in August.
Pursuit of Cobra wave 2 figure sets of 6 are available at $46.99 and
cases at $82.99.
Pursuit of Cobra wave 2 alpha vehicle sets of 2 available at $28.99.
Pursuit of Cobra wave 2 bravo vehicle sets of 2 available at $47.99. http://smalljoes.com/cgi-bin/pgen.cgi?CatId=2&Stage=5
GI JOE ON SALE
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We’re having a sale on lots of the 25th Anniversary 3 3/4″ figures.
Great deals on army builders and more! http://smalljoes.com/cgi-bin/pgen.cgi?CatId=80&Stage=5
GI JOE COMIC BOOKS
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We continue to stock all of the latest IDW GI JOE comic books. IDW
really has a full stable of GI JOE titles now so we usually have
something new for you every week.
GI JOE: Cobra is now an ongoing series. This edgy and offbeat title
continues to feature the most innovative writing among the IDW GI JOE
books. Issue #5 is recently released and features Serpentor like
you’ve never seen him!
GI JOE: Hearts & Minds is new mini-series that will, similar to
Origins, focus on the motivations and contrasts between classic
characters in the GI JOE universe. The first issue spotlights Spirit
and Major Bludd. Issue #2 in this series was just released but Diamond
omitted it from our weekly shipment – we’ll have it in next week.
Also available are the latest issues in the ongoing main and Origins
series. http://smalljoes.com/cgi-bin/pgen.cgi?CatId=79&Stage=5
Remember, we have a robust back-issue stock for many GI JOE titles
including the Devil’s Due run, so if you missed any of those issues
be sure to browse through our complete inventory.
MARVEL UNIVERSE
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Hasbro is releasing three new assortments of figures throughout
the summer!
Wave 4 consists of Mary Jane, Iron Patriot, Skrull Soldier, Winter
Soldier, Iron Spider Man, and Wrecker. Sets are available at $57.99
and cases at $94.99. These have arrived and are nearly sold out.
Wave 5 consists of Captain Britain, Mystique, Ghost Rider, Team-X
Wolverine, and Multiple Man. Sets are available at $64.99 and cases
at $94.99
Wave 6 consists of Hawkeye (Dark Avenger), Thanos, Iron Man 2020,
Yellow Jacket (w/ mini Antman), and Constrictor. Sets are available
at $64.99 and cases at $94.99.
ELITE FORCE
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The popular Little Bird 1:18 scale helicopter is back in stock: http://smalljoes.com/cgi-bin/pgen.cgi?CatId=64&Stage=5
CLEARANCE
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Remember to check our clearance aisle for low, low, low prices on items
we want to move out of the warehouse. GI JOE, Microman, Watchmen,
comic books, and much more priced to move! http://smalljoes.com/cgi-bin/pgen.cgi?CatId=8&Stage=5
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Thanks for reading, and we hope you’ll stop by and check out the site
soon.
Regards,
SMALLJOES.COM Staff http://smalljoes.com
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So a short while ago, GeneralsJoes contributor Hawkwinter sent me an assortment of awesome pictures of the upcoming Pursuit of Cobra figures…specifically Spirit and Alley-Viper. Included in these images are carded pics, file card, accessories, and the insert that comes in the package. Very cool stuff.
Of course it was in the middle of my busy stretch, so I didn’t get it posted until…well… right about now:
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But while on the topic of the Alley-Viper, and new Pursuit of Cobra figures in general, I gotta give some serious props to The Terror Drome, who continues to update “Scoop’s Dark Room” with some awesome images of upcoming figures. This time they gave us Alley-Viper, Snake Eyes (Desert Battle), and Storm Shadow (Desert Battle). Great images and some very revealing details that have not yet been seen. Really cool stuff.
Some images are mirrored below, but you should absolutely check the source as well.
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The day is coming… hope everyone’s ready! Once August hits we get inundated with Pursuit of Cobra, and the PoC joy should carry us right into the fall and hopefully Renegades appearing on The Hub. After a quiet first half of 2010, things are looking up. I’m psyched!
Huge thanks to the Terror Drome, and of course Hawkwinter as well for sharing my unhealthy obsession with the Pursuit of Cobra and sharing those images as well.
