From the “off again, on again” department at Hasbro, the Wave 5 vehicles have been a source of question marks for Joe fans over the past several months. Solicited a long time ago, then cancelled, and now apparently reborn, the Stinger, Arctic HISS, and FLAK/CLAW continue to tease collectors. eBay seller dreamcab has now posted test shots for these vehicles on his eBay page, along with some apparent packaging samples.
Click here to check out his eBay seller page, or you can always check out the direct links and images mirrored below.
Wow. Some amazing stuff here. You don’t always have to work with plastic to get the “kick ass custom” moniker here. 😉
BennyBroca over on HissTank has posted some very impressive customized box art and package art and really manages to capture the vintage style. My personal favorite is the customized box for the MASS Device, which has two images I’ve mirrored below. Definitely check out the thread to see the other pics, though, they’re all awesome.
A forum poster over on ACToys.net has posted some new images of the COBRA Gunship and Steel Crusher A.P.V. These are loose samples with some angles that we haven’t seen before. The images are mirrored below, thanks to cmderinchief of the Coil Club and JoeBattleLines for the intel!
For many years, G.I. Joe collector Gio Toninelo (originally from Brazil) has been doing his G.I. Joe Stop Motion festival featuring fan-made films using G.I. Joe action figures of all scales. Some of the films featured in the festival have cropped up on YouTube (generally to favorable reviews).
The creator of the festival is soon to bring it on the road to the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin, TX, and has been interviewed by the Austin Decider.
If you’re going to be in the Austin area tonight (April 8th) the show will be on! Meanwhile, check out the festival’s website gijoefest.com and Gio’s personal website pondpatrol.com.
Toy News International has posted up official Hasbro retailer images for the upcoming COBRA Gunship w/ Firefly and the Steel Crusher APV w/ Nitro Viper. This includes the first ever real good close up of the pilot for the COBRA Gunship. Images are mirrored below:
TaoBao seller ilovesw has posted a few new auctions, and among them appears to be an early sample of an upcoming 12″ Crimson Guard. With the recent shift from vintage homages to move themed product, one has to wonder if this item will ever see release.
The auction can be found here, the image is mirrored below.
The G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club is running a big time clearence sale trying to ship out some of their overstock and some of these prices are INSANE. We’re talking full assortments of Anniversary figures for $3.00 per figure, formerly rare GIJCC Exclusives for bargain basement prices… lots and LOTS of great deals to be had, especially for folks who are Officer level members!
I’ve always wanted to use the word “plethora”… :shifty:
Over the past 24 hours, new images of Rise of COBRA figures have started popping up all over the ‘net. The more I see these movie figures, the more I’m starting to fall in love with them. Check out the following links for some new images that you might enjoy:
Sgt. Stone is quickly becoming one of my favorite new figures…he makes a much better Flint figure than Flint does! Thanks to HissCommander of The Terror Drome, kingsurly crab and jumper11 from HissTank.com!
Sites all over the ‘net are beginning to start posting pre-orders for the upcoming video game based on the G.I. Joe film opening in August. Most notable are Amazon.com and Gamestop.
Gamestop posts the following information about the game:
More than the movie – All-new storyline developed exclusively for the game that leverages key moments from the film.
Live G.I. JOE® – Experience the greatest moments from the blockbuster film, comics, cartoons and toys!
Pick your G.I. JOE® team – Choose from 12 of your favorite G.I. JOE® characters, each with unique weapons and abilities.
Co-op team play – Two-player single-screen co-op play lets you and a friend pick your elite G.I. JOE® team and call in support from other G.I. JOE® characters.
Pedal to the metal – Jump into, steal or hijack powerful G.I. JOE® or COBRA vehicles and open fire!
Venomous COBRAS – Battle COBRA’S deadliest bosses as you snake your way through enemy territory.
Thanks to SNAKE EYES and Shin Densetsu of HissTank.com for the info!
Asian seller abee8808 has posted a new Rise of COBRA action figure auction, this time featuring Headquarters for Heroes Toys “R” Us exclusive Barbecue. The figure is loose, and appears to come with a number of accessories.
Check out the auction here, and the images are mirrored below:
