by generalsjoes | Aug 22, 2010 | 12" Scale, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Reviews, G.I. Joe Toys, Sideshow, Sideshow Reviews
A huge thanks goes out to regular GeneralsJoes contributor Mysterious Stranger for chipping in yet again and getting me a review of the recently released Sideshow Collectibles 12″ Firefly. This figure has caused somewhat of a conflict among the fandom, as it doesn’t very accurately represent how Firefly initially appeared, and certainly takes some liberties with the design scheme in the interest of modern realism.
I think the figure looks great, and I think Stranger agrees.
Check out his full review right here!
by generalsjoes | Jul 31, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: The Movie, GeneralsJoes Review A Rama
Okay, now that the Resolute figures are done, I’m moving back into “flashback” phase and trying to catch up, just a little bit. I’m just sneaking this one in under the wire, as we’re approaching midnight here on the East Coast.
The TRU exclusive “Headquarters for Heroes” Firefly figure was the highlight figure of the first onslaught of Rise of Cobra figures, yet for some bizarre reason, I never reviewed it. Well that changes right now.
Feel free to hit up my past Rise of Cobra reviews as well, if you’re bored on a Saturday night…
by generalsjoes | Jul 26, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Reviews, G.I. Joe: Resolute, G.I. Joe: Resolute Reviews
Kicking off the weeklong G.I. Joe: Review Battle Royal are two masked men from the G.I. Joe and Cobra ranks! From the G.I. Joe squad, we have the wannbe drill instructor and Army Ranger, Beachhead! And from Cobra, the infamous Cobra Saboteur, Firefly.
Both of these reviews can also be found linked on the brand spankin’ new G.I. Joe: Resolute Review Page!
Getting these reviews done in the midst of my month-long review fest and SDCC coverage has been a challenge, but it’s been a labor of love so far. I *heart* the G.I. Joe: Resolute figures.
by generalsjoes | Jul 1, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, IDW
I figured a good return to the update pool would be a review of a very understated, yet fantastic read, G.I. Joe: Hearts & Minds #2. As with issue #1, written by Max Brooks with art chores shared by Howard Chaykin (Firefly half) and Antonio Fuso (Tripwire half), the lack of action and “snazz” is almost palpable. You can tell this was meant to be written from a strictly “prose” perspective, and it dives deeply into the characters that make up the G.I. Joe mythology.
Of course, it’s a bit of a double edged sword, because we’re focusing on these characters from the IDW universe, which doesn’t really tie in to the existing Real American Hero mythology, but it still provides some very cool insight “behind the mask” so to speak. To avoid spoilers, I’ve placed the actual review after the jump.
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by generalsjoes | May 30, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: Resolute, Pursuit of COBRA
When images from the Pursuit of Cobra were first shown from JoeCon in 2009, while most folks raved about Shadow Tracker and Jungle-Viper, I was secretly drooling over the City Strike Firefly. That freaky looking helmet, and futuristic design all really appealed to me and it was one of the figures I was most looking forward to. As the months have gone on, my love for the figure has waned, but just a bit.
I’m not sure if it’s because I’m not quite as fond of the figure, or if all of the other Pursuit of Cobra figures just look so much more bad ass than they did even six months ago, but whatever the reason, Firefly hasn’t retained his “rock star” status, at least from preliminary pictures. His vest makes him look a bit bulky, I’m not sure exactly what the detail is underneath the vest, and his sewn-in elbow pads are giving me some unfortunate flashbacks to the Rise of Cobra troopers.
But who knows…I don’t have the figure in hand yet, so I should try to reel in my early judgements at least somewhat. It’s quite possible I’ll be surprised. I still absolutely love that helmet, love his machine guns, love the suction cup backpack. Ah, who am I kidding, everyone who reads this page knows I’ll probably gush about it anyway…
Regardless of all that, Gyre-Viper has supplied a healthy helping of Pursuit of Cobra Firefly pictures over at HissTank, and I’m mirroring a bunch below. As some added bonuses we’ve also got some Resolute Firefly and Zartan thrown in for good measure. The start of 2010 has been pretty slow from a product standpoint, but damn, once August hits, it’ll be like 2009 all over again. Only this time the product is all going to be great. At least from early glimpses…
Check out the images below.
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