by generalsjoes | Oct 8, 2010 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe: Renegades
Throughout the online community there’s been some discussion about the promotion of The Hub (or perceived lack thereof), so I figured it would be of interest to readers to point them to an Adweek Interview with Hub Marketing Chief Amber Tarshis.
She talks about the marketing angle with The Hub and how they’ve used other networks (including other Discovery Network channels) to promote the coming of The Hub. One really interesting nugget I’ve listed below:
“Every single network [in the Discovery family] is contributing in some way. That includes running commercials for the Hub free of charge to us and creating sponsored programming stacks. For example, the mom-targeted morning programming on TLC is sponsored by the Hub. We even have the Military Channel sponsoring a stack “brought to you by the new G.I. Joe Renegades.”
Pretty interesting to see them putting a stack on the military channel about the upcoming G.I. Joe series. I know a lot of folks have also reported billboards throughout the country as well as web-based advertisements on various websites out there, too.
Check out the full interview right here.
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by generalsjoes | Oct 7, 2010 | 12" Scale, G.I. Joe, Sideshow
Well, it’s October 7th, the new Sideshow newsletter has hit, which means the brand spanking new 12″ Dusty figure is available for pre-order right this very minute! Check out the links below to get on the pre-order list before this damn cool looking figure is sold out.
Check out the mini gallery below!
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by generalsjoes | Oct 7, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Toys
As promised the G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club has officially revealed the 2011 Membership Exclusive incentive figure, Dial Tone!
Where the infamous G.I. Joe Communications Officer has been given a recent sex change in the IDW and Resolute universes, the Collectors’ Club features him in his familiar 1986 glory, filling a major hole in the 25th Anniversary line up.
Utilizing the torso from the 25th Anniversary Buzzer, arms and legs from Sgt. Airborne, and a newly tooled head and communications backpack, Dial Tone looks ready to fill in that vacancy in your 1980’s display shelf. A great looking update, and a good path to start going down for the Collectors’ Club, I have a feeling this will draw new people in a big way. Click the thumbnail preview below to check out the entire image!
Also of note is the newly shaded image for the upcoming Adventure Team “Sea Adventurer”…judging by the shadow, he looks to be coming with a repainted “Sting Raider” from the Valor Vs. Venom and Rise of Cobra line. Very cool little tidbit! Check it all out at GIJoeClub.com!
by generalsjoes | Oct 7, 2010 | Customs, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, Kick Ass Custom, Pursuit of COBRA
Ya know, I haven’t posted one of these in a while… I’ve seen plenty of awesome customs around, but just didn’t get a chance to post them up. But this PoC Kamakura from HissTank member Mythic has prompted me to change that tune.
My recent review of the Pursuit of Cobra Jungle Assault Snake Eyes left me thinking that there were absolutely zero redeeming qualities about that battle-action Snake Eyes figure. Well, Mythic has proven me completely and totally wrong. This Kamakura is amazing.
Check it out here and some of the images are mirrored below.
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by generalsjoes | Oct 7, 2010 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe: The Movie, Operation: H.I.S.S.
Along with information on their upcoming television network, Hubworld.com is also airing much of the content ported over from Hasbro’s MonkeybarTV video site. Included with that run of episodes is the ninth installment of G.I. Joe: Operation HISS. Featuring a follow up to the last episode with Scarlett, Snake Eyes, Kamakura, and Storm Shadow, this continues to universe started by G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.
You can find the episode on Hubworld.com and I’ve also mirrored some screen caps below. This certainly won’t take the place of G.I. Joe: Renegades, but it’s the best we got until December, by the looks of things.
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by generalsjoes | Oct 7, 2010 | Sponsor News
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by generalsjoes | Oct 7, 2010 | 5 Page Previews, Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
From early indications, things look like they’re ramping up in the main G.I. Joe title with issue #23. Rumored to introduce Storm Shadow (something the cover certainly seems to back up) and also featuring Agent Helix for the first time in the mainstream title.
Well, the five-page preview confirms the Helix angle, but we have yet to see where Storm Shadow factors in. I’ve made it clear how much I love the way Helix looks in action figure form, and I find her backstory to be very interesting…but I will admit this five-page preview has me a bit put off. She’s definitely got a “Mary Sue” vibe going on here that I’m not crazy about. Her first appearance, and she’s instantly humiliating the biggest bad ass on the Joe team? Uhhh… anyway.
Check out the five page preview below, I’ll definitely give Dixon a chance to win me over here, I do love Helix, and I hope they can do some cool things with her without making her too indestructible. Personally, I’m looking more forward to the Stalker angle here than others.
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G.I. Joe #23
Chuck Dixon (w) • Robert Atkins (a & c)
M.A.S.S. DESTRUCTION, Part 1: Helix arrives in the Pit to join the Joes’ struggle against the threat known as COBRA, and proves she’s tough enough in combat with the deadliest Joe. Also, Stalker and his team go mano a mano in a fight to the death with a COBRA strike team.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
by generalsjoes | Oct 5, 2010 | 12" Scale, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, Sideshow
So yeah, remember when I posted the news item about the upcoming Dusty figure a couple of days ago? Remember how I said it was a shame they were wasting time on this character rather than some of the more iconic characters?
Yeah, I’m a moron. This figure is nasty.
All decked out in full desert camouflage, looking very much like his classic self but with some awesome modern elements it really captures every element of Dusty. I love that they included his beret, the FAMAS is gorgeous, and the little diorama teaser is excellent, too. The diorama itself is less exciting than what appear to be desert themed Cobra Troopers and even a little shot of Sandstorm! Beauty.
I swore long ago that I would not be pulled into the Sideshow line, I simply don’t have the funds for it, but they’re making it pretty damned hard. If they can make a fringe character like Dusty (and a character that I don’t really have an affinity for) so appealing…well, that really says something about their production values Very impressive.
Check out a few mirrored images below, and check out the full Gallery at the Sideshow Production Blog.
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Information on the figure is as follows:
“Remember that the Exclusive Dusty 12-inch Figure will be available for Pre-Order through the Sideshow Newsletter on Thursday, October 7th, which is typically published between 6PM and 7PM (Pacific Time). For those of you who can’t wait to see the full reveal of this G.I. Joe collectible, we’re posting the product gallery and info a bit early (see below).
The Exclusive Dusty 12-inch Figure, which will include an AC58 Anti-Armor Rifle Grenade accessory, will be priced at $129.99. Additionally, a Regular Edition, without Rifle Grenade, will be priced at $129.99 and available for Pre-Order. Both versions of Dusty 12-inch Figure will be sold on a first come, first served basis, and will have the FLEXPay option available as a payment choice when placing your Pre-Order. Make sure you log into your newsletter account on October 7th to secure this piece for your collection.[Sign Up for the Sideshow Newsletter][Newsletter Login]
Plus, be on the look-out for upcoming 1/6 scale G.I. Joe collectibles to display with our Dusty 12-inch Figure!”
by generalsjoes | Oct 5, 2010 | Canadian Joe Con, G.I. Joe
To give everyone plenty of time to prepare, the Canadian JoeCon folks have already announced the date and location for the 2011 Canadian JoeCon! Check out the full details on JoeCanuck.com.
by generalsjoes | Oct 5, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, Pursuit of COBRA, Sponsor News
This week @ PastGenerationToys.com
We have listed the GI Joe: Pursuit of Cobra Wave 3! This includes Duke v6, Snake-Eyes v6, Storm Shadow v6 and Shock Trooper (another army builder!)
Thanks to everyone that was able to stop by and say hello at the Big Apple Comic Con this past weekend! For those that didn’t make it hopefully you can stop by the New England Comic Con in Boston on Oct 15 – 17th.
We have listed a ton of PreOrders this week!
For the Star Wars Black and Silver Vintage collectors we have listed the newest wave that is centered around the Attack of the Clones action figures! We also have the Black and Silver vintage Return of the Jedi action figures available as PreOrders, as well.
Hasbro’s Marvel Universe Series 12 is now listed! This wave includes: World War Hulk, Doc Sampson, Captain Marvel, Iron Man, Spider-Man 2099 and Spider-Woman! We also have some of Marvel Universe Wave 11 PreOrders still available.
If you like Transformers you are in for a treat! We listed several new PreOrders from the Transformers: Generations line and from the Transformers: Hunt for the Decepticons.
And as always, check out the Past Generation Toys Blog, PGT on Facebook, and PGT on Twitter for updates on our world of toys and collectibles!
