by generalsjoes | Jul 2, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Toys
The G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club has updated their Convention website, GIJoeCon.com with the box art for the upcoming Crimson Strike Team Convention set as well as a group shot. Click here to check out the update.
Most important item to note is that a crimson repaint of the RHINO helicopter is featured heavily on the box art which might indicate that it serves as the attendee exclusive this year.
Thanks to cmdrinchief of the Coil Club and JoeBattleLines for the information.
by generalsjoes | Jul 1, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: The Movie
OreoBuilder, a member of JoeCustoms.com from Canada has gotten his hands on some Rise of COBRA toys a bit before the rest of us, and has posted some great pictures of the figures. Check out the original thread here, and the images mirrored below.
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by generalsjoes | Jun 18, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: The Movie
Images are showing up in various spots online for updated versions of Doctor Lewis, “Arctic Assault” Storm Shadow, and “Paris Pursuit” Baroness, including some nice accessory shots. This version of Doctor Lewis also seems to be different, as this version sports a full head of hair, while earlier pictures showed the figure bald.
Storm Shadow’s accessories are very cool. I love the jetpack, though I’m sure that little dagger goes in the gauntlet, and not his big, honking sword. Still, the figure itself looks awesome, I really hope he shows up like this at some point in the movie. Barones is cool as well, I love that she comes so stacked with weapons! It’s fine to hate the film at this point, but I honestly can’t understand how people can be talking down these toys…just because they don’t look like reproductions of your favorite figures from the 80’s doesn’t mean they aren’t great. These toys are flat-out impressive! Compare what we’re seeing here with the Indiana Jones, Star Trek, or Terminator Salvation stuff and it’s not even CLOSE. These figures blow those out of the water.
Even if I squirm the entire two hours I’m in the theater, I can rest easy knowing that the toys look absolutely incredible, and they’ll keep me going a lot longer than the film itself. Hell, look at Sigma 6…I hated much of that cartoon, yet the toys were incredible. Spy Troops and Valor Vs. Venom weren’t top shelf, yet the toys were cool. Just think about DiC, or those folks who don’t like the Sunbow stuff. Just because the cartoon (or film in this case) isn’t your cup of tea, that doesn’t mean you can’t still love the brand and the toys…just keep an open mind!
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by generalsjoes | Jun 7, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: Resolute, G.I. Joe: Resolute Reviews
To go alongside her Scottish Arms Dealer comrade, I have posted a full blown review with a bunch of images for the so-far unreleased Resolute Baroness figure. Her current release status is unknown, but hopefully somewhere, somehow, Hasbro will figure out how to work these figures into the line. Duke was great, COBRA Commander and the Trooper are fantastic, Destro is remarkable…the Baroness is… less so.
But read the full review right here!
by generalsjoes | Jun 3, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: Resolute
Terror Drome members spacemonkeymafia and Roadblock Recall have posted a nice review of the so-far unreleased Resolute styled Baroness figure. Based strongly on the figure that came with the most recent COBRA 5-Pack, this version looks to be a bit bluer in color, has a new head sculpt, and a ton of new weapons.
Check out their thoughts here!
