by generalsjoes | Apr 17, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Collectors Club
It’s between tears that I write this post, as many of my Joe collecting brethren received the golden ticket today…however I was not one of them.
All across the country, ecstatic Joefans eagerly opened packages arriving in their mailboxes and simultaneously said… WTF? Big Lob? Really?!
In actuality, I find myself really looking forward to this figure. Not only is he a classic o-ring Joe…not only is he a character that has been kicking around unreleased since 1987…but he’s so damn goofy that he’s awesome. It took me a very long time to start appreciating the wonky side of G.I. Joe, but now that I do appreciate it, I welcome Big Lob with open arms.
Come here, big daddy… but dammit, Kwinn and Billy better be close behind you.
Image courtesy of friend of GeneralsJoes, KrymsynGard666. If you want to get yourself your own plastic representation of G.I. Joe perfection, hit up GIJoeClub.com and order up!
by generalsjoes | Apr 16, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Collectors Club
Well, the contest was a blast and it sounds like fun was had by all, but unfortunately there could be only one winner, and it was Robert Cacy!
He got his entry in a scant 60 seconds before the next person in line, and I received quite a volume of entries within the first 30 minutes. I just want to thank everyone for participating, this contest was a lot of fun to put on, and I’m thrilled that so many readers seemed to enjoy it as well.
Robert, I will be in touch to get shipping information.
Thank you all very much, and a big thanks to Hasbro and Hunter PR for helping sponsor the contest.
Yo Joe!
by generalsjoes | Apr 8, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Collectors Club
It’s been a quiet year for G.I. Joe, that much is for sure, especially compared to the furer that was 2009. With no movie, no Resolute animation, and pretty much no new toys, what can G.I. Joe fans do to keep their interest sparked and remain invested in the brand?
I strongly suggest taking some time out of your busy day to check out Blood for the Baron. Anyone who loves G.I. Joe, will find a LOT to love about that site. Built and run by fans of the UK version of G.I. Joe, “Action Force”, Blood for the Baron has a metric ton of G.I. Joe related content that is sure to excite the Joe fan in all of us. Not only are there figures that we never saw first hand, but there is a whole, rich history that was written strictly for the Palitoy brand that simply never existed on US soil. The whole Red Shadows, Black Major, Baron Ironblood mythology is so awesome.
Sure, it doesn’t really fit in with the American mythology, but fans with open minds can still really appreciate the story that they crafted overseas, especially considering these were toys designed for kids, and that licensed comics back then were mostly just phoned in. And don’t think for a second that the fact these were written for kids means they’re not captivating. I’ve been re-reading a lot of the Battle Action Force comics in recent weeks, and even at 36, these books are an absolute BLAST.
I took some time to talk to Jamar Miller and James Marshall (who owns and runs Blood for the Baron), and got some recommendations from them on key points to check out at the site:
- Action Force Data Files – A quick comic with data files on a number of key Action Force and Red Shadows characters. Not very thorough, but a really nice “quick peek” at some names that you might recognize, but not really know a whole lot about.
- Battle Action Force Comics – This is the goods right here. A full archive of all of the Battle Action Force comics released through Palitoy. But this is a massive collection that can be somewhat overwhelming.
- The BFTB Colouring Project – These are formerly black and white comics that the Blood for the Baron team has painstakingly colored, and this might break things up into some more manageable chunks for public consumption.
Of course, all of this has been sparked by the fantastic looking Vacation in the Shadows convention set that the G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club is releasing this year. Looking at these updated versions of the Red Shadows characters, and the rich, fantastic history of the brand overseas really gives Joe fans a lot to absorb, even when nothing new is on the screen or on the shelves. Take advantage of this dead time!
by generalsjoes | Apr 6, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Collectors Club, G.I. Joe Toys
Posted over at HissTank.com, Gyre-Viper once again gets his purple-fingered mitts on some soon to be released G.I. Joe items, this time around, from the Vacation in the Shadows Convention set! Sure, we’ve seen official production images of these awesome figures, but Gyre-Viper gives us some great comparison shots with some of the originals, which is just plain bad ass. Seeing Red Laser next to the updated Red Shadow is all sorts of cool. A great idea for him to do this, and some images that I’m really enjoying.
I’m not sure about anyone else, but this year’s set has really stoked the fire for Action Force for me, and I think Joe fans are doing themselves a disservice if they don’t check out how the universe unfolded over the pond. Some great untold stories that I hope to spend some time on as we lead up to the Con.
Thanks again to Gyre-Viper for taking these pics! Good stuff.
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by generalsjoes | Mar 31, 2010 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Collectors Club
GIJoeClub.com has posted an update to their site saying that April newsletters are on their way to their members, and gives a rundown of what to expect:
“Club Members should start checking their mailboxes for the April Issue of the G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club Magazine. This issue features a look at the package art for the upcoming “Pursuit of Cobra” line as well as the full reveal for both the 3 3/4-inch and 12-inch G.I. Joe convention sets.
Plus, our monthly product reviews, G.I. Joe Club Dossier, “The Adventures of Big Lob” and more!”
They also have a pretty cool preview of the cover image featuring the Adventure Team Commander! Check it out at the link above. Convention time is fast approaching…really looking forward to it!
