by generalsjoes | Sep 26, 2008 | Dio-Stories
Just wanted to give folks an update. Now that I have the new camera, I’ve wrapped up shooting for the final installment of Ghosts (Episode 12). I do want to warn folks, though, that it’s pretty much a “bridge” episode from Ghosts to Darkness Falls, and there isn’t a whole lot of action in it. There will be an epilogue posted in a couple of weeks that has a bit more “flash” to it, but just didn’t want folks to be let down when this gets posted this weekend.
I’m also considering if there’s anything I should do between Ghosts and Darkness Falls. DF is a BIG story…it’s sort of the culmination of my dio-story career, so it is going to take a looooong time to produce it. So if anyone has any ideas, let me know. Just keep in mind, any time I devote to an “in between” story will take time away from DF itself. 😉
Thanks to everyone for their patience. I’ve got a neat surprise in mind for the production of Darkness Falls that I’m hoping people will enjoy.
by generalsjoes | Sep 25, 2008 | Making of a Dio-Story
So you’re all set to produce your first Dio-Story. Congrats! But having the script, having the software, and knowing how to make the Speech Bubbles is only a small part of the story. The next small step is knowing where to go for all of those funky fonts, customized word balloons, or stock images that you might need to move forward.
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by generalsjoes | Sep 24, 2008 | Making of a Dio-Story
You know, I was considering skipping this one entirely, just to tick off Mike, but I know a lot of people have been wondering about this, so I figure in spite of my desire to tweak him, I’d help other folks out. 😉
I’m going to cover a few different ways to produce the desired speech balloons, using a few easier ways to do it first, and then finishing off with my own personal way. Some of these methods require specific software, though some of it is easily attainable. To demonstrate the Speech Bubble Creation methods, I’m going to use an image that I am planning on putting into a review coming up shortly. I’ll try each method and let you determine which one works best.
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by generalsjoes | Sep 24, 2008 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary
If I had the time and energy for such things, I’d go back over all the G.I. Joe message boards for the last year and a half, just to see how many fans clamored for the release of a red-emblemed COBRA Trooper, and then compare that to the number of supposed “fans” that are screaming bloody murder about how they’re being released now.
Are you guys kidding me? Hasbro gives you exactly what you say you want, and you complain anyway?
Crazy. Well, that’s the kind term for it, anyway.
Look, I want to see the likes of Airtight, Recondo, Footloose, Dr. Mindbender, Ripcord and the like in the 25th Anniversary line as much as the next guy, but don’t you think that the Big H deserves a little slack on this one? Every fourth wave is a repaint wave, and they’re putting out what’s probably been the most asked-for repaint in it. I can see getting upset about the neon-green Ninja Viper, or the far-too-faithful recreation of the Python Patrol Crimson Guardsman, but the Trooper? Really?
Looks like a win on the surface. I suppose that’s just me.
by generalsjoes | Sep 22, 2008 | Making of a Dio-Story
When I did the poll for the Making of a Dio-Story subjects, the scripting/storyboarding won out, but it just barely nicked this topic… “Recommended Software”. I get this question a LOT. What do you use? How do you use it? Where can I get it? It’s not all as easy as a one sentance answer, but I’ll give it my best shot, anyway.
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by generalsjoes | Sep 21, 2008 | Patriots
Ask any intelligent Patriots fan what their biggest fear was at the beginning of the season, I would think everyone would respond with “the defense”. The last two weeks pushed those fears aside a bit, but let’s consider the teams we played against.
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by generalsjoes | Sep 21, 2008 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Toys
As I look back through some posts I’ve made here, I come across the realization that if you just read this blog, you might thinkthat I hate the Anniversary figures! Oye…how did that happen?
Like a lot of other folks, I’ve gotten a bit tired of the endless repaints and re-releases, and am getting somewhat stumped as to why we haven’t at least seen some sign of Recondo, Ripcord, Dr. Mindbender, Wet Suit and a handful of other characters that would be easy to do with exisiting parts and seem like no-brainers. But when it comes to the Anniversary stuff I can certainly appreciate the quality of the toys themselves, and I am greatly looking forward to the upcoming Wave 7 single packs.
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by generalsjoes | Sep 19, 2008 | 25th Anniversary Reviews, Comic Pack Reviews
Wave 8 Comic Packs
1 – Resolute Issue #1 (Shockblast vs. Destro)
1 – Resolute Issue # 2 (Tunnel Rat vs. Storm Shadow)
Wave 6 Comic Packs
1 – Issue #10 (Hardmaster & Snake Eyes)
2 – Issue #11 (Beachhead & Dataframe)
3 – Issue #12 (Wild Bill vs. Scrap Iron)
Wave 5 Comic Packs
1 – Issue #7 (Destro & Iron Grenadier)
2 – Issue #8 (Lt. Falcon Vs. Nemesis Immortal)
3 – Issue #9 (Tripwire Vs. COBRA Commander)
by generalsjoes | Sep 19, 2008 | Sponsor News
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by generalsjoes | Sep 19, 2008 | Sponsor News
Legacy Collection Expanded Universe Comic 2-Packs Wave 2 is now in stock along with Wave 3. Also new this week are new G.I. Joe 3 3/4″ Figures. For vintage collection, we have a bunch of new AFA-graded items along with tons of reduced prices. Kotobukiya Dengar model kit is now available, so now you are able to get closer to building the Bounty Hunter Series Darth Vader! Make sure to check out the Master Replicas Mara Jade Signature Edition hilt which is now available for purchase on our site. For more great collectibles and toy-lines, check out www.brianstoys.com!
