by generalsjoes | Jun 15, 2012 | 30th Anniversary, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Retaliation Toys, G.I. Joe Toys
EDIT – Some of my part breakdowns were horrifically inaccurate. They have been adjusted to reflect more accurate source material! I apologize.
Invariably when plans change and retail offerings don’t pan out as expected, some items generally hit the production chain and end up in the after market stream in Asia. It happened a few years ago with the first run of Pursuit of Cobra figures, and it is happening now with G.I. Joe: Retaliation.
Occasionally, these after market samples will be the first time we get a glimpse at some of these figures, as is the case here with viperkingdom. While folks who went to Toy Fair got a brief and fuzzy glimpse of the second wave of G.I. Joe: Retaliation 3-Packs, this is the first real up close and quality series of images, and I gotta say, these look to be right up there with the impressive first run. More new characters, some great parts choices and some interesting character tweaks. Check out the mirrored images below, and I’ll do some parts breakdowns as well.
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G.I. Joe: Retaliation “Tactical Ninja Team”
- Sgt. Airborne (Previously cancelled Data Viper body, cancelled 30th anniversary Law alternate head, Renegades Ripcord helmet and Para-Viper webgear)
- Agent Mouse (looks like a new head and vest, the cancelled 30th Anniversary Lifeline alternate helmet with G.I. Joe Trooper body with some different arms)
- Night Ops Snake Eyes (PoC Snake Eyes body, cancelled Jungle Strike Storm Shadow webgear)
G.I. Joe: Retaliation “Cobra Invasion”
- Firefly (New head, torso, and webgear with 30th Anniversary Lifeline arms and legs)
- Cobra Para Trooper (Shock-Trooper in red with Retaliation Cobra Trooper parachute pack)
- Storm Shadow (mostly a Rise of Cobra Storm Shadow) repaint
I know many folks are likely going to complain about more repaints and rehashes, but holy crap I think these two sets look pretty amazing. Airborne is fantastic and it will be really awesome to get that Data-Viper figure in hand finally. I love the G.I. Joe Trooper, and since Mouse pretty much IS a G.I. Joe Trooper it makes sense for this figure to be built off that. Not really sure about that bright vest, but… Snake Eyes has the perfect base figure, and I am loving the fact that they are finally using that cancelled PoC Storm Shadow webgear! I have to admit, though, the colors of the webgear and the base figure clash big time. The straps are just a bit too bright for the sheer black underneath.
Firefly looks astoundingly cool. A great modern update to the original, with a great use of PoC/30th Anniversary parts. The Para Trooper is probably my least favorite. I really like the Shock Trooper, but that torso looks really plain even with the parachute pack on top. Too much blank area. Storm Shadow is okay, and looks like a more movie-accurate version compared to the Wave 1, but overall, I much prefer the futuristic and sleek look of the first version in Retaliation.
All in all some very cool pieces, especially for being more or less kit bashed together. If these end up being $20 for three figures like Wave 1 is, that is a freaking bargain, especially because these look to have more new characters and new imaginings than Wave 1 did. Good stuff.
Thanks much to Kenny2274 on Twitter for the heads up!
by generalsjoes | Jun 14, 2012 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Retaliation Toys, G.I. Joe Reviews, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: Retaliation Reviews
Already causing some conflict within the G.I. Joe fandom, the G.I. Joe: Retaliation vehicles continue to be a conundrum to me. Somewhat cheaper feeling plastic, figures that only move at five points of articulation, yet still sporting some very nice improvements on previous releases, and pretty fun vehicles all told.
But do some improvements justify the cost of these new vehicles? In some cases no (you can probably tell which ones I have not been able to justify by the fact that reviews have not been posted on the site yet…) but in some cases, yes. Which category does the HISS fall into? Check out my G.I. Joe: Retaliation Review Page or just hit the link below to find out.
by generalsjoes | Jun 12, 2012 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Retaliation Toys, G.I. Joe Toys
Over on JoeDeclassified master of pre-production toys Glumby has posted some images for the upcoming G.I. Joe: Retaliation Wave 2 Flint! Using a lot of the same tooling as the Wave 1 Duke, Flint actually looks a lot better with this new paint scheme and some great added webgear. Love the removable beret as well.
Check out the images on JoeDeclassified.com and I’ve also mirrored them below.
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by generalsjoes | Jun 12, 2012 | 12" Scale, G.I. Joe, Sideshow
If you’ve been after a particular Sideshow Collectibles piece, but thought they were sold out, REJOICE. Sideshow Collectibles tells us that they have many G.I. Joe figures and statues back in stock now.
With G.I. Joe: Retaliation apparently out of the picture for 2012, you need something else to spend your G.I. Joe cash on… Click on the links or banners below to buy!
G.I. Joe Collectibles Zartan 12-inch Figure
by generalsjoes | Jun 12, 2012 | Sponsor News
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by generalsjoes | Jun 12, 2012 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Retaliation Toys, G.I. Joe Toys
Prepare to weep with the thought that these figures will now not be available likely until early 2013… HissTank members DarthDre758 and kennywr22 as well as JoeCanuck member Redmao managed to get their hands on some early samples and have provided really nice pictures of these upcoming figures, which will probably make you cry like they made me cry.
Anyone who was complaining about reduced articulation, a lack of detail, and bizarre accessories can stop complaining, because Wave 2 looks like it is prepared to knock the G.I. Joe: Retaliation ball out of the park. Full range of motion, amazing detail throughout these movie-accurate figures, and some really incredible weapons, especially at the small size these are. Very impressive stuff.
While I haven’t been as hard on Wave 1 of the G.I. Joe: Retaliation figures as some, it is easy to tell that some articulation sacrifices were ordered, and the lack of movie reference impacting the overall design of the line. Things look like they really started coming together in Wave 2, though. Both of these figures look stellar. I’m already counting down to early 2013!
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by generalsjoes | Jun 12, 2012 | 5 Page Previews, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Wednesday is almost upon us, which means more new G.I. Joe comics, and along with those G.I. Joe comics, we have more previews of those G.I. Joe comics!
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Cobra #14
Mike Costa (w) • Antonio Fuso (a) • Antonio Fuso, David Williams (c)
G.I. JOE UNDERGROUND! Armed with secret knowledge of Cobra’s inner workings, a rag-tag force of ex-villains and damaged heroes takes the fight to the darkest corners of the world, under the vigilant eye of Flint!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
*Variant Covers:
David Williams Black & White cover!
Bullet points:
- NEW CHARACTERS! NEW MISSION!
- SAME CUTTING-EDGE STORYTELLING!
G.I. JOE: A Real American Treasury Edition
Larry Hama (w) • Herb Trimpe, Marshall Rogers, Don Hudson, Phil Gosier (a) • J. Scott Campbell (c)
Celebrate America’s independence with this special 4th of July Treasury Edition of G.I. JOE! JOE scholar Mark Bellomo scoured the run of ARAH for the most patriotic stories for your Independence Day reading enjoyment, and decided on: Issue #1, “Operation Lady Doomsday “; #82, “Weeding Out”; and finally issue #155, “A Letter from SNAKE EYES.” From the very first introduction of the JOE team to the final issue filled with SNAKE EYES’ response to a teenager thinking of enlisting, this commemorative collection is designed for real American heroes.
FC • Cardstock • $9.99 • 72 pages • 9.25” x 14.25”
by generalsjoes | Jun 9, 2012 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Collectors Club
For folks still thinking about attending the convention, Monday is the day! Yes, the 3 3/4″ sets have been sold out, but folks who are dying to go can still register with the 12″ package until Monday. But if you can’t get stuff together by then, you have other options as well.
The Collectors Club sent along the following email:
Hello all!
The registration for attending and non-attending packages ends at 5pm on Monday June 11th as we must close it to prepare for the event. Late registration is available on Friday June 29, at the Hilton Riverside at 9:30 am.
For those 3 3/4″ fans who were not able to attend via the Oktober Guard sets (attending and non-attending sold out), we will be bringing sets from 2008 COBRA Headhunters and 2010 Vacation in the Shadows if you would like to come to late registration you can use these sets for your attending packages. We have a limited number of 12″ AT Heavy Weapons packages still available.
ALSO… WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY ENTRIES FOR THE FILMFEST. We have one individual who has contacted us that he will be sending an entry. Please email us (using the link at GIJoeCon.com) and let us know if you have an entry on its way to us.
There are a few Exhibitor Booths still available so make sure you register by Monday!
Go to GIJoeCon.com and click on Registration for attending, non-attending and Exhibitor registrations.
See you in NOLA!
Brian
PS. Provided that the figures get here on time…the Parachute Drop is on!
Keep watching GIJoeCon.com for the latest info!
by generalsjoes | Jun 9, 2012 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 2, G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Retaliation Toys, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, G.I. Joe: Renegades, G.I. Joe: The Movie, Podcasts, What's on Joe Mind
Week two of the Fandom in Crisis continues, but the guys from What’s on Joe Mind continue to talk you off the ledge. We bring George and Travis in from the Moderately Geeky Podcast to talk JoeCon and continue to (over?)analyze the G.I. Joe: Retaliation toy intel.
What can we expect to see in New Orleans? Is only having Wave 1 in 2012 the deth of teh line!11!1? Head on over to our Podbean Page to check out the newest episode, or listen to one of the embedded players below.
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by generalsjoes | Jun 8, 2012 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe: Renegades
Folks who have purchased the G.I. Joe: Renegades Season 1, Volume 1 DVD very likely scoffed at the “movie cash” offer on the cellophane just like I did. Well scoff no more! Shogi actually emailed the movie cash folks in regards to the G.I. Joe: Retaliation offer, and received the following reply:
“Thought you guys might like to know this. I emailed emoviecash about the $5 Retaliation code that’s on the Renegades DVD:
Thank you for your DVD purchase!
The theatrical release date of G.I. JOE RETALIATION is now scheduled for March 29, 2013.
Please keep your e-Movie Cash code handy, and come back to this site beginning March 1, 2013.
to redeem your e-Movie Cash Code.
YOUR CODE WILL STILL BE VALID.
When you revisit this site beginning March 1, 2013, you will get to print your e-Movie Cash ticket, which will be valid for $5.00 toward box office admission to G.I. JOE RETALIATION, in theaters March 29, 2013.
Your e-Movie Cash code will be valid from 3/1/13 through 4/30/13.
See G.I. JOE RETALIATION in theaters 3/29/13!
The e-Movie Cash ticket that you will receive will be valid from 3/29/13 through 5/7/13.”
So there ya go! They will continue to honor the movie cash offer, it will just be delayed along with the movie. Thanks to Shogi for the information!
