by generalsjoes | Dec 16, 2010 | G.I. Joe, Sponsor News
This week at PastGenerationToys.com!
We are continuing the promotion that all orders over $89.95 are 10% Off! Also, don’t miss out on these popular items:
LEGO Imperial Shuttle – Star Wars Set 10212
Cobra Commander – GI Joe Pursuit of Cobra Action Figure
Transformers Generation 2: Redux 2010 (Timelines) Botcon Exclusive Set
Golden Pharaoh DC Universe Classics Action Figure (Wave 15)
Luke Skywalker in Stormtrooper Disguise Animated Exclusive Maquette by Gentle Giant
Thanks and Happy Holidays!
by generalsjoes | Dec 16, 2010 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comic Reviews, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe Reviews, IDW
What can I say? IDW seems to be on a roll this month… Hama’s G.I. Joe: Real American Hero title was fantastic this month, the mainline Joe title has shown a direct uptick, I’ve been deeply entrenched in G.I. Joe: Origins, and it’s been terrific seeing Chuckles thrust back into the spotlight during the G.I. Joe: Cobra title.
One thing has become quite clear during this secondary run of G.I. Joe: Cobra…they’re making a concerted effort to introduce new and interesting Cobra characters throughout the title’s run, and they seem to be quite interested in sticking with the second tier characters. Already we’ve seen Croc Master and Cobra La, and now with Issue #11, we get a look at a very different Big Boa.
How does it all work? Click the Read the Rest of this Entry link below for the skinny.
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by generalsjoes | Dec 16, 2010 | G.I. Joe
Anyone who has checked out my site has seen updates from those awesome Philippine Joefans from ToySoldier118. But no matter how cool their work has been to this point, I don’t think anything has quite reached this level. While they’ve certainly done some awesome interior Dioramas, they are now branching outside…and not in a small way. They have created one of the largest scale G.I. Joe and 1:18 dioramas I’ve ever seen.
They are still gathering together images of the event, but have generously provided YouTube links showing some different angles of this ambitious project that just has to be seen to be believed. It really is awesome.
As always, you can check out their great website right here, and now view these videos below. Once I get the images I’ll show them off, too. Click the “Read the Rest of this Entry” link below for the great details of this diorama, as well as embedded YouTube videos.
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by generalsjoes | Dec 14, 2010 | 5 Page Previews, Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
Tomorrow is new comic day, and the latest issue of G.I. Joe: Cobra is slated to hit comic shops. Check out the five page preview below.
G.I. Joe: Cobra #11
Mike Costa, Christos N. Gage (w) • Antonio Fuso (a & c)
Chuckles continues his descent into the very nerve center of COBRA… only this time, he has Cobra Commander himself as a guide. Costa, Gage and Fuso take you on the final steps toward oblivion, and re-introduce yet another forgotten member of COBRA, just in time to make the trip just a little more dangerous.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
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by generalsjoes | Dec 11, 2010 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe: Renegades
The hits just keep on coming for this new G.I. Joe animated series… over the past two weeks we’ve met Breaker and Jinx, and now apparently, in Episode (which airs in January) we are set to meet Scrap Iron! Who he works for and his motivations are currently unknown, but thanks to TVGuide.com, we know what his next moves are:
“Scrap-Iron kidnaps Tunnel Rat and uses him to test a weaponized exo-suit. Roadblock attempts a rescue by allowing himself to be kidnapped as well.”
Hmmm…a weaponized exo-suit? Could it be this:
I guess we’ll find out January 7th! Thanks to kennywr22 and The Terror Drome for the info.
by generalsjoes | Dec 10, 2010 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe: Renegades, Renegades Cartoon Reviews
Wow. Tonight, G.I. Joe: Renegades tackled the tough issue of Snake Eyes somewhat convoluted and adult-oriented origin, and I think they handled it very well. Certainly not copying the Marvel continuity, but accurately representing the spirit and feel of the characters and the story in a cartoon for kids. Kudos to the Renegades folks, especially Greg Johnson, who penned this particular episode.
Check out the Episode Guide, or just check out the Episode Synopsis and Review itself right here.
by generalsjoes | Dec 10, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe: Renegades
Wasting no time, Hubworld.com has uploaded the latest G.I. Joe: Renegades episode featuring Major Bludd! You can find it on their videos section, or directly right here.
It’s a great episode, and I’m glad US based viewers will be able to finally check it out in its entirety! Personally, I love the fact that I can see it in nice high res right here on the computer screen.
by generalsjoes | Dec 10, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Q & A
Must be Friday…the G.I. Joe related Q & A answers are coming back in! Here’s what we have from GeneralsJoes:
1) Hasbro revealed at the last Q & A that we were likely to get more Pursuit of Cobra toys in 2011 than initially thought. Are we going to have to wait until Toy Fair to hear more about these, or can we expect to see some product reveals in the coming weeks? Could we even get a few hints as to what to expect?
A: Unfortunately, you will need to wait for Toy Fair to hear about all of the additional figures; however, we will be bringing out some of the figures that have been asked for over the years. Some of the favorite 80’s GI Joes will be making a comeback. Stay tuned.
2) The move to a more realistic style for the G.I. Joe: Renegades toys has thrilled many fans, but it seems like a decision that came at the last minute. Considering tooling is usually done far in advance, were any animated style tools created for the line? What are the chances of seeing some of that stuff used somewhere in the future?
A: We believe that the decision to stick with the realistic style was the right one and see that fans have been pleased with that decision as well. That decision was reached before the tooling dates for the line and we have no current plans to release animated style figures.
3) Considering the different style formats for the G.I. Joe: Renegades and the G.I. Joe movie universe, how does Hasbro plan to deal with toy releases for the G.I. Joe sequel, or for that matter, the potential for the 30th Anniversary?
A: NOT YET REVEALED
Thanks as always to Hasbro’s PR Firm and Hasbro themselves for answering the fandom’s burning questions! As always, keep on checking the GeneralsJoes Q & A Page for more Q & A Answer goodness!
by generalsjoes | Dec 10, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Reviews, G.I. Joe Toys, Pursuit of COBRA, Pursuit of COBRA Reviews
So how will you use this figure? An updated blueshirt? A Cobra urban assault specialist who compliments the Alley-Viper corps? From a recent article in the G.I. Joe Club Newsletter John Warden seems to indicate this is an upgrade to the traditional blueshirt, though in some ways he almost comes off a bit too realistic for my tastes.
That’s not to say this is a bad figure, though… you can check out the full review on the Pursuit of Cobra Review Page, or click the link below:
by generalsjoes | Dec 9, 2010 | G.I. Joe
Now this is something you don’t see every day… Compulsive Collector is a Twitter regular, and a friend of GeneralsJoes… and his support for Toys for Tots is almost legendary. I see constant updates from him regarding purchasing items for Toys for Tots, donating items, and just supporting the cause in general. For toy fans, this is a terrific cause. I mean, we’re all where we are right now essentially because we either bought some really cool toys, or received them as gifts when we were kids. Imagine if your family didn’t have the money for these items? Imagine if you couldn’t buy that latest, greatest Snake Eyes figure because you simply couldn’t afford it?
Donating G.I. Joe figures to Toys for Tots not only ensures kids everywhere get some awesome toys, but it also spreads some brand awareness. Nothing wrong with that.
Compulsive Collector is going one step further…he is auctioning off a one-of-a-kind plush Cobra Commander. Yes, plush. He’s cute and wants to rule the world!
Check out the mirrored images below, or check out the auction directly right here.
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