by generalsjoes | Feb 1, 2013 | 12" Scale, 30th Anniversary, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Convention, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, JoeCon 2013, Show and Convention Coverage
As we prepare for registration today, I thought it would be helpful to capture all of the various images shown so far in one cohesive gallery. I haven’t mirrored every single one of them, but considering we’re getting ready to plunk down some serious cash later on today, it might be beneficial to really see what we’re getting out there.
The G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club also posted some great group shots that I hadn’t talked about yet, which shows just how awesomely colorful this year’s set really is. I’m loving it myself. So here we have a break down, by set:
G.I. Joe: Nocturnal Fire (Night Force vs. Cobra Demolition Team)
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While I’m still not a fan of the decisions the Club made regarding Hit & Run, I think by and large this set is really nice. I love that they went with a different Cobra Mortal, and even with the skin-tight outfits Frag-Viper and Letal are really awesome, especially considering we may get those figures before we even get the tooling they used in the main line.
The SAW-Vipers are really cool, too, and I’m certain the colors will be a bit more muted in person as they almost always are. Being the late 80’s/90’s freak that I am, I really love seeing this rainbow of colors throughout the convention set, and the chosen characters were done very well.
Adventure Team: Secret Mission to Dragon Island
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This set is really growing on me as well. As someone who collects 3 3/4″ almost exclusively, I’m really trying to hold myself back from jumping into this Adventure Team stuff, but the Collectors’ Club is making it very difficult. From the awesome Henchman figure in 2010, right up through now, they’ve been really drawing from all mythologies and all pop culture and giving us some fantastic source material here.
The Adventure Team is slowly being drawn into the Real American Hero universe and I love it. The secret spy/James Bond influences in this set are apparent, and the Club did a spectacular job with it.
Apparel
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What’s that? A glow in the dark t-shirt with HIT AND FREAKING RUN on it? Yeah. SOLD. Seriously, that artwork is awesome, and I’m psyched the Club is using it on a t-shirt. The glow in the dark aspect is a great touch as well, and since it’s black and white, I can just pretend he’s got the face camouflage and a more classic look. 🙂
The Adventure Team T-Shirt looks great, too, and I’m loving the hat. All of this stuff will be available via online registration at some point (hopefully) today. Be ready to make your choices!
by generalsjoes | Jan 31, 2013 | 12" Scale, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Collectors Club
Secret Mission to Dragon Island is setting itself up nicely to be a very cool 12″ set that continues the mythology of the 12″ Adventure Team line and brings it more in line with the Real American Hero universe as well. The G.I. Joe Collectors Club posted a few more images from this 12″ exclusive set to GIJoeCon.com featuring the terrific Hazmat suit for evil villain Sebastian Gorman. The suit features an awesome rendition of the Black Dragon logo that we’ve seen on various items since 2003.
Check out the update on GIJoeCon.com!
by generalsjoes | Jan 29, 2013 | 12" Scale, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Collectors Club
With the 2013 G.I. Joe Convention registration looming ever closer, the Collectors’ Club has finally begun posting previews for the sure to be fantastic 12″ Adventure Team Convention Exclusive set. Over the past several years, the greatness of these 12″ exclusives has been somewhat lost in the 3 3/4″ discussion, but it really deserves some focus.
This year we have an awesome set with a stealth jumpsuit, a tuxedo, and a pair of great looking 12″ figures. Not to mention, their nemesis is “Black Dragon” who Real American Hero fans will remember was the villain from the 2003 Operation: Anaconda convention set.
Check out the Adventure Team preview right here, and I’ve also mirrored some of the images below. Looking like a good start. Does that dude have a flocked goatee!??
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by generalsjoes | Jan 2, 2013 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, Sigma 6 (8" Scale)
This may very well be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for any Sigma 6 collectors out there. As Sigma 6 aficionados know, the Adventure Team series of figures was canceled after the first wave, but some very low quantities of the Dusty pre-production sample have been found in the wild. By “very low”, I mean three. Out of those three, one of them has been listed on eBay.
Check out the auction right here. This is a great, very rare and limited pre-production item. Check it out.
This is not my auction, by the way, just bringing some attention to a great Sigma 6 historical item that might appeal to some folks out there.
by generalsjoes | Aug 30, 2012 | 12" Scale, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Collectors Club
The following email comes from the G.I. Joe Collectors Club with a reminder about the deadline for the Figure Subscription Service, and also a very cool, unexpected surprise for 12″ fans out there in the form of a new Stealth Infiltration 12″ Adventure Team member! Full details are in the email below, and I’ve mirrored an image of the figure. Hit up the Club Store to check him out.
“Hello all you G.I. Joe Fans!
The Figure Subscription Service ends at midnight on September 4th central time. DON’T MISS OUT! Go to the club site for the official link.
For you 12″ collectors…we have put a new figure in the club store that we were able to put together to give you a new exclusive. There are not very many of them…
Adventure Team – Stealth Infiltration 12″ Action Figure with accessories!
In the tradition of the “Backyard Patrol” sets for the 1970s, the G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club is pleased to offer this VERY limited 12″ Adventure Team figure!
The hard hand vintage styled figure will have either blonde or brown flocked hair & beard (shipped randomly) and will arrive fully dressed, packed in a poly bag with a full color header card.
Adventure Team 12″ Figure comes with: Adventure Team Dog Tag, Camo Fatigues, Short Black Boots, Shoulder Holster, Revolver, Mission Vest with AT insignia, Rappelling Harness, Rope, Grappling Hook and Sub Machine Gun.
At a special price, this Club exclusive won’t last long. Head over to the Club online store and order yours TODAY! Limit of 2 per member.
Go to the Club store.
Thanks for your support!
Brian”
