Hasbro has provided us with final press photos of the soon-to-be-released SDCC exclusive version of Sgt. Slaughter! Like the Gold Headed Destro and Cobra Commander, there will be two different versions of the exclusive. The Primary Release, which is the one decoed like the mailaway (with the USA on his shirt) and a Variant Release, which is the one decoed like the TTT driver with the camouflage pants.
These are expected to also be available via HasbroToyShop as previous SDCC exclusives have been. Check out the press images in some nice high-res glory below. I know this figure has sparked a lot of frustrations throughout the fandom, and I can see their perspective. Everyone is used to the cartoon-infused mega muscular Sgt. Slaughter, while in real life he was never built like that. From my own perspective, I think a more natural physique was a great choice. Sure, he looks more human, but he also looks more like the character who sparked the kids of the 80’s to jump into the G.I. Joe universe. Sculpting someone all musclebound and ripped up takes a certain skill, sure, but in my mind it almost takes more skill to make a fairly normal person, but still maintain a certain level of detail and quality. I think they definitely did that here. I’m really looking forward to adding this figure to my collection. In fact, it’s really sparked a renewed interest in my head with the Anniversary line, and made me really hope that Hasbro dips back into that well in 2010 and 2011 to fill in some of those holes, especially in 1986.
Now that the G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club has revealed all of the figures themselves for the upcoming 2010 GI Joe Con, they’ve moved on to the artwork! Tonight they revealed the very nice looking display box for the “Vacation in the Shadows” 2010 convention set.
You can check it out right here, or mirrored below.
Hmmm…I wonder what that is in the background there? Almost looks like a bunker or something…is that a clue to one of the convention exclusives? I suppose time will tell…
Now that we’re moving towards the Pursuit of Cobra, if you feel like stocking up on Rise of Cobra product from 2009, now is your chance! YoJoe.com is offering a great contest that’s easy as heck to participate in.
Simply hop on over to this thread and make a post, and you’re entered in a contest to win a nice little prize pack featuring the following:
The Gunship itself is worth the trouble! An awesome chance to get some neat product that you might have missed the first time around. Big thanks to YoJoe and Hasbro for sponsoring the contest!
With a big thanks to MSGiJoe Collectors’ Club Facebook page and The Terror Drome for informing us that Webisode Two for Operation: H.I.S.S. has been posted! It can be seen on MonkeybarTV right here. Taking queues from the Pursuit of Cobra concept, it’s obviously based in the Rise of Cobra universe, this episode features the debut of Recondo and mention of a Cobra Terror Drome.
Now, we all know it’s no great shakes, but this episode wasn’t quite as cheesy as the last one. It was still far from perfect, but it’s not terrible. Compared to something like Resolute…well… we don’t need to go there.
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Along with Webisode Two, there’s also a feature focusing on Operation: HISS Duke, with some nice Accelerator Suit action. Check that 56 second feature right here. Yeah, this stuff even makes the Rise of Cobra film look like oscar material… bring on the IDW Operation: HISS comic! That’s the post-Rise of Cobra storyline I’m sticking with.
TS118 is pretty much the premier Philippine G.I. Joe on the web, and for good reason. They regularly participate in some awesome diorama projects and the latest one, Operation Grayia Seize-r [DMD = Dynamic Modular Diorama], is absolutely no exception. This is some very cool stuff! Here are the details: OPERATION: GRAYIA SEIZE-R
Some quick notes..
– Inspired by real-life VBSS (Vessel, Board, Search, and Seizure) missions and some scenes from the ARAH cartoons.
– Culled from Grayia Caesar, an African water snake. The premise is that a GI Joe off-shore platform (used by Piranhas, WHALEs, and the like) has been held captive by Cobra, and Navy SEALs will be sent in to do retrieval ops for captured crew members. Instead of spelling “Caesar”, we instead used “SEIZE-r” (which sounds similar) as a direct reference to seizure.
– Displayed last February 27-28, 2009 at the Robinson’s Place Manila Mall (Philippines) in celebration of 4th TAGCOM (Toys, Anime Gaming, Cosplay, Movies/Maquettes), event organized by Hobbiworx and PinoyToyKolektors (PTK).
– Brought to you by the same team that came up with O:Shock and Awe, O: Killzone, O: Forced Entry, O: Gothic Serpent, and O: Sidewinder Verde…the Philippines only local 3 3/4 (1:18) Joe online community.. TS118
– This diorama changes display every four-five hours. It is the first of its kind in the Philippines for action figures (regardless of scale). We dubbed it as a “dynamic modular diorama” or DMD.
– Took only 2 weekends of preparation and actual dio-work to complete (figures/structures/vehicles).
– Collaboration done by at least 10-18 members (builders, pledgers/financiers, consultants, etc.)
– Simulated actual body of water (ocean) by using silicone (patted down to look wave-like) poured over a bed of illustration board.
You can also check out their great Photobucket account right here! I’ve also mirrored a bunch of the images below. A huge thanks as always for the guys over at ToySoldier118 for sharing their great projects with us! I love checking this stuff out.
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http://smalljoes.com
Hi folks! Here are some news and new product updates from SMALLJOES.COM!
GI JOE
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Things are somewhat quiet for Joe right now. Hasbro has pushed plans for
3 3/4″ GI JOE into the third and fourth quarter of 2010. We think that
this is probably a good idea, allowing collectors to “catch up” with
products they might have missed as well as allowing existing inventory
to sell through for retailers. _Pursuit of Cobra_ will be the next
chapter in GI JOE’s history. Some product was shown recently at Toy
Fair and more is expected to be unveiled at the GI JOE convention as
well as the San Diego Comic-con this summer. We are definitely liking
what we are seeing!
Meanwhile, we still have a wide selection of 25th Anniversary and
Rise of Cobra GI JOE items.
http://smalljoes.com/cgi-bin/pgen.cgi?CatId=80&Stage=5
Are you interested in rare international GI JOE figures and vehicles?
Another round of cool items is being offered from the private collection
of site owner Corey Stinson. This time items from Brazil, Argentina,
Australia, and also some prototypes and other things. The auction will
run through March 25th, 2010. You can view the items here:
http://coreystinson.org/auction
The latest GI JOE comics books are always available from us! Recent
additions include GI JOE main series #15, Operation H.I.S.S., trade
paperback #7 reprinting more of the old Marvel run, and also GI JOE:
Cobra II. We can’t recommend GI JOE: Cobra highly enough – these
limited series contain some of the best, edgeiest writing and stories
ever to appear in a GI JOE comic.
http://smalljoes.com/cgi-bin/pgen.cgi?CatId=79&Stage=5 (more…)
In what was one of the most unexpected turns in recent G.I. Joe animation news, Shout! Factory has revealed that the much maligned Sunbow production of G.I. Joe: The Movie will see release in High Definition Blu-Ray Disc format!
While there are plenty of things to not like about the movie, I still think it was a lot of fun for what it was, and greatly look forward to seeing it again in great quality. The information comes from the Twitter Feed of Shout! Factory rep Brian Ward.
In celebration, embedded below are some of the great parts from G.I. Joe: The Movie…the rest are posted after the jump.
Best selling author Max Brooks has enlisted with the IDW and G.I. Joe team to write an upcoming limited series, “Hearts and Minds” hitting retail in May, 2010. Hasbro has sent along a full press release, which you can read after the jump. (more…)
I don’t know about anyone else, but I’ve been eagerly anticipating this one. Beachhead is a guy that Sideshow can really go all out on without worry about fan repercussions. As long as he has his balaclava (which he does), and a basic military flak vest and camo, I really think Sideshow can pull out a lot of stops and pack him full of awesome military gear.
Well, here’s your chance to grab everyone’s (second?) favorite G.I. Joe Army Ranger. Click below to snag one before it’s too late! Loving the unmasked head…classic! Sideshow Exclusive – Unmasked head and Beret! Regular Release
Making their worldwide debut at the G.I. Joe Convention in April, the 3 3/4″ Adventure Team is promising to make a splash with Joe collectors of every era. So far we haven’t heard a whole lot about the specifics of the sets, but there is finally some information to share, and even a look at all the card art for the terrific looking figures! Straight from GIJoeClub.com:
“The Adventure Team is almost here! The GIJCC will initially be offering THREE different 3 3/4-inch Adventure Team figure sets, all utilizing 25th Anniversary sculpts! Each figure comes packaged with a special accessory (vehicle, etc.) inside an “AT Mission Crate” package. Once you open the “AT Mission Crate”, you’ll find each figure on its own individual blister card. The first three sets are: ATAir Adventurer & Helicopter; AT Land Adventurer & 6-wheel ATV; Dr. “Venom” & AT Commander with giant man-eating plant. And now, we are thrilled to preview all FOUR Adventure Team backing cards! Click the thumbnail to see the full preview.”
