by generalsjoes | Jun 8, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Video Game
Video game website Pocket Gamer got a chance to have some hands on the upcoming G.I. Joe: The Rise of COBRA for Nintendo DS, and gives a report of their findings here. The site reports, “It’s hard to say whether the game will appeal to people aside from the success of the film though. Everything was certainly functional, and playing three or so levels as Snake-Eyes – who turns invisible when you dodge – was fun. But in the way of such licences, your interest in buying and completing G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra looks likely to hinge on how popular the film is.”
Essentially much of the same feeling seems to exist with the DS version as with the console versions… licensed game with some limitations, but probably fun for the fans of the franchise. Well, that’s me, so I’m still looking forward to it.
by generalsjoes | Jun 7, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: The Movie
Cmderinchief from the Coil Club and JoeBattleLines has come through with a ton of new pictures of some upcoming Rise of COBRA items…we’ve seen them all before, but these new images shed some nice new light on the figure details.
Grand Slam – Apparently an upcoming Target Exclusive, which comes with an Air Assault Glider repaint first released during Spy Troops, Grand Slam comes with mostly Flash/Grand Slam parts, but with the new Steeler/Clutch lower legs (which the upcoming Zap also sports), the Ace head, and the HISS Driver belt. Gary’s mini review is on JBL here, and some images are mirrored below:
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Frostbite – A repaint/minor kitbash from Arctic Snake Eyes and Beachhead’s head sculpt, this somewhat bland figure looks to come with the Ice Dagger, which is a blue repaint of the awesome Valor Vs. Venom Ice Saber. Gary’s thoughts can be read here.
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General Hawk – The figure slated to come with the Pit playset looks to be a fairly accurate version of Quaid’s G.I. Joe leader from the film, and it’s sort of a shame that the only place he’ll be found is with a $100 playset. Gary gives a few thoughts here, and images are below as well.
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Paris Pursuit Snake Eyes – Without a doubt the “coup de grace” of these figures that Gary is covering, this is one awesome looking Snake Eyes. I continue to be surprised that Hasbro can continue to make versions of Snake Eyes that still appeal. Between the Resolute version and this one, they are some high demand, very cool looking figures, yet are more versions of the same character that was already redundant 7 years ago. Gary’s write up is here and the great, detailed images are below.
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Thanks as always to Gary for taking some precious weekend time and doing up a ton of these pictures. Some great info and detail there, and a big help for folks who are considering what to purchase when July rolls around.
by generalsjoes | Jun 6, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: The Movie
Smokescreen over on one-18th.com has obtained a pre-production version of a mysterious “battle damaged” Storm Shadow, rumored to be “Arctic Assault”. It’s quite an interesting looking figure, with a torn tunic, slices throughout his torso and some very strange oversized gauntlets. Whatever the ultimate destination, the figure rocks, I can’t wait to pick it up on store shelves, in whatever capacity it comes. Check out the full review here, and take a peek at the images mirrored below.
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by generalsjoes | Jun 5, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: The Movie
Terror Drome forum member evil129 has stumbled up the entirety of Wave 1 from the upcoming G.I. Joe: The Rise of COBRA toyline at a Myer store in Australia! He reports on the find here, and images can be seen below. It’s getting closer!
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by generalsjoes | Jun 5, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Video Game, G.I. Joe: The Movie
Vanishing Point from JoeBattleLines is reporting that both GameCrazy and GameStop will be having pre-order exclusives for G.I. Joe: The Rise of COBRA. This is what he’s reporting:
- GameCrazy.com will have a “classic Scarlett skin” including the kevlar body suit with leather gloves, boots and leotard, red marksman pad.
- GameStop.com will have a “classic Duke skin” as well as an exclusive comic book.
While I haven’t been able to confirm anything with GameCrazy as of yet, a visit to GameStop.com reveals this information:
“YO JOE! Reserve G.I. JOE The Rise of Cobra and receive an exclusive 22-page limited edition collectible comic book with pull out poster and the unlock code for the classic uniform for Conrad “DUKE” Hauser. Available for online and in-store customers while supplies last.
Online / In-Store Pickup Customers: Exclusive comic book and code to unlock Duke’s uniform will be shipped with the game.
Store Customers: Exclusive comic book and code to unlock Duke’s uniform will be available at time of reservation.”
Big thanks to Vanishing Point for the information!
