by generalsjoes | Jan 19, 2013 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
From the looks of the solicitation list, April is going to be the first gung ho month of the IDW G.I. Joe revamp, with all three titles hitting in that particular month. Tons of exclusive covers, lots happening in every title. Not to mention the Hama Real American Hero title is bringing in some very familiar faces.
We get some background into Duke’s history this month, and it occurs to me that this is something that was lacking a bit in the mainstream G.I. Joe title previously. Sure, we got quite a bit of backstory for the team itself, but do we even really know who these people are? Why should we care about them? What are their motivations? I’m looking forward to seeing a little bit more depth to these characters. Maybe a smaller cast of characters will help drive that.
Click the Read the Rest of the Story link below to read the full solicitation list.
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by generalsjoes | Jan 19, 2013 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Kre-O, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
When it rains it pours… among all of the awesomeness that is the G.I. Joe Convention brochure launch, ToysRUs.com has also let fly their G.I. Joe Kre-O pre-orders. Not only that, but they are Buy 1 Get 1 50% off! Tough to turn that deal away.
Thanks to ekko from HissTank.com for the info. Check out the product links and stock images below.
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by generalsjoes | Jan 19, 2013 | G.I. Joe, Sponsor News
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by generalsjoes | Jan 18, 2013 | 30th Anniversary, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Convention, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, JoeCon 2013, Show and Convention Coverage
We’ve been waiting patiently…and here we go! The Convention Brochure for the 2013 G.I. Joe Convention is now online! And with the announcement of the Brochure, we now know some of the characters in the G.I. Joe “Nocturnal Fire” Convention Set.
And… oh wow. Ohhhh boy. This is… yeah. I’m smiling right now. Check out the snippet from the brochure below:
“Nocturnal Fire
G.I. JOE: Night Force is a covert unit specializing in nighttime
surveillance and defensive operations. Each team member has
been selected for their enhanced skills, sophisticated hardware
and advanced technology to surprise and vanquish any enemy!
This fan favorite and highly requested team contains several
of the classic Night Force members and some new additions
available for the first time in the modern era 25A style.
Our special edition Nocturnal Fire squad includes: Charbroil, Hit
& Run, Muskrat, Psyche-Out, Repeater and Spearhead with Max
(NEW Bobcat).
The Cobra Demolitions Team is ready to take on any obstacle
that gets in their path of destruction. Led by the mysterious Cobra
Mortal, he employs Cobra Letal and the deadly saboteur Crimson
Asp (NEW female character). Their specialized troopers include:
Cobra Frag-Vipers x 3, Cobra S.A.W.-Vipers x 3.”
Did everyone see that? Did they see that?!? HIT & RUN!!! Woo hoo!!!! By and large, I love what the Club does figure-design wise, and they’re doing my favorite G.I. Joe figure ever? Sign me UP and let the speculation begin… could this possibly be the Concept Case 30th Anniversary Hit & Run we were all drooling over last year? Or was all of that drool mine?
Repeater?? Psyche Out!? Muskrat and Charbroil? Awwww, hell yeah… these are all awesome characters, and yeah, while I’m sure many fans are hoping to get them in “normal” uniforms eventually, most of them look pretty boss in their Night Force togs as well. Good stuff. Not to mention a brand new Crimson ASP female character, Frag-Vipers AND SAW Vipers!? Cobra Letal is the logical choice to lead the Frag-Viper team as well. As for Cobra Mortal, interesting choice. Let’s see how they pretty him up for the modern era.
Hit up GIJoeCon.com to keep up with the latest intel and the Convention Brochure with full details can be found right here.
I’m gonna be smiling for the next 2 months. Bring on April!
by generalsjoes | Jan 17, 2013 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
I think most of us appreciate and understand the geek cred that USA Today writer Brian Truitt brings to the table, and today he’s giving us another gift in the form of an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming Cobra Files G.I. Joe comic. Along with the flagship title and the emergence of G.I. Joe: Special Missions, IDW’s Cobra themed book is getting a new issue #1, but beyond that, not a whole lot is changing, according to writer Mike Costa.
He has a great interview with Brian Truitt and talks about the make up of the team (pretty much what we see already… Chameleon, Ronin, Flint, and Lady Jaye) and how he likes to play in his little corner of the world.
It sounds like more obscure Cobra characters are in the wings, something I’m exceptionally happy about. I’ve been extremely pleased with pretty much every single thing that Costa and Fuso have done with the Cobra book ever since the beginning, and I’m thrilled that it’s maintaining status quo with this new thematic shift in the mainstream G.I. Joe universe.
Take a peek at this great interview and sneak preview over on USA Today, and to keep up to date with all the latest geek happenings, follow Brian Truitt on Twitter.
by generalsjoes | Jan 17, 2013 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
We haven’t heard much about the G.I. Joe Micro Force figures, but they are now rearing their tiny little itty bitty heads. According to TheRealDubya on HissTank.com, he has found the Micro Force figures at a local Fred Meyer. They clock in at $2.99 for a blind-bagged 2-pack.
Mirrored images are below, and you can see a gallery of the Micro Force figures from JoeCon at the bottom. What do you think? Any interest, or are you saving your cash for G.I. Joe: Retaliation stuff?
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by generalsjoes | Jan 17, 2013 | 30th Anniversary, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
We knew from the start that there was a chance we might see extra Figure Subscription Service figures in the GIJCC Store…and that turns out to be true! Any G.I. Joe Collectors Club members can now pick up both Jinx and Dice for $37.50, which falls right around going rate on eBay right now.
Click the links below to pick up the first two FSS offerings!
The following email also notifies us of this fact:
“Hello all!
Today we have put the single FSS 1.0 Wave One figures in the store.
These are very limited and for the first week, they are limited to one figure each per membership.
2012 3 3/4 Club Exclusive FSS 1.0 #1A GI Joe Ninja: Kim Arashikage Figure (1 pc) limited to 1 per membership $37.50 ea
2012 3 3/4 Club Exclusive FSS 1.0 #1B Cobra Ninja Commando: Dice Figure (1 pc) limited to 1 per membership $37.50 ea
For the 12″ fans we also have:
12″ Jungle Incursion Figure (1 pc) limited to 1 per membership $36 ea
Have a great week! Convention info coming very soon.
Brian”
by generalsjoes | Jan 17, 2013 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Retaliation Toys, G.I. Joe Toys, Sponsor News
Site sponsor Kokomo Toys has posted G.I. Joe: Retaliation Wave 2 figures at very good prices for pre-order in their eBay store. Anyone who pre-orders these figures will get them shipped on February 11th! Check out all of the latest releases and get some great prices on Wave 1 figures at the Kokomo Toys eBay store.
by generalsjoes | Jan 17, 2013 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, Sponsor News
Ah, the wonders of the Internet. It used to be these cool vintage toy stores were land-locked to a specific location, and if folks didn’t live within a reasonable distance, we were SOL. No longer!
The Dallas Vintage Toy store is located in Dallas, TX, but for folks like me who don’t exactly live within striking distance, they have a presence online as well at DallasVintageToys.com! With G.I. Joe, Masters of the Universe, Transformers, and many more, this is a great toy store with an impressive inventory.
Check them out at DallasVintageToys.com and tell ’em that GeneralsJoes sent you.
by generalsjoes | Jan 17, 2013 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Podcasts
JoeDeClassified SpecOps has posted a new episode of their excellent podcast, and this time brought in the services of none other than G. Wayne Miller. For the uninitiated, G. Wayne Miller spent some time with both Hasbro and Mattel in the 90’s and wrote about the events in that time period in the fantastic book Toy Wars. This is a must read book for toy fans in general and for G.I. Joe fans specifically as the book tells the story of Hasbro’s absorption of Kenner, an attempted buy out by Mattel, and the “evolution” of G.I. Joe from military toyline to the super hero-esque G.I. Joe Extreme.
It’s a fantastic read, and hearing Mr. Miller talk about his time in the industry on the podcast was equally entertaining. This is something that every fan should listen to.
Hit up the episode right here, and check out JoeDeclassified.com for the images to go along with the story.
