by generalsjoes | Dec 22, 2009 | Comics and Cartoons, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe: The Movie, IDW
With the IDW Solicitations earlier this morning, I noticed that the cover for G.I. Joe: Operation HISS was distinctly movie-themed, and now we know why. IDW has posted a press release about the upcoming Operation: HISS Limited Series, and how it continues the storyline from the blockbuster G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra film.
IDW releases story continuation of 2009 blockbuster movie
This February, IDW explores what follows the dramatic ending of this summer’s smash-hit movie, G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra. Under license by Hasbro, Inc., G.I. JOE: Operation H.I.S.S. focuses on two of the brand’s main characters, SCARLETT and SNAKE EYES, as they combat the latest plot of the evil and menacing COBRA organization.
The war against COBRA has only just begun as writer Brian Reed (G.I. JOE Special: Agent Helix) unveils the return of the wildly popular STORM SHADOW character and introduces a sinister new character, brought to life by the dynamic art team of Augustin Padilla and Alex Cal, from the popular G.I. JOE: Origins series. G.I. JOE: Operation H.I.S.S., a five-part miniseries, draws readers into a world of danger that threatens to corrupt the heroic G.I. JOE team member, DUKE. Joe Corroney (Star Trek: Mirror Images) provides the variant covers to the hottest title yet to spin out of G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra.
“The G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra publishing program has been one avenue of support for the film’s storyline-until now. With Operation H.I.S.S., we chart new territory and are adding to the strong mythology developed for the film,” said Andy Schmidt, IDW’s G.I. JOE editor. “This series is not about filling in holes and tying up loose ends, it’s about big, over-the-top action while emphasizing what makes these characters great.”
In this latest G.I. JOE adventure, DUKE goes undercover to infiltrate COBRA and encounters MAJOR BLUDD, who makes his first appearance in IDW’s comics.
G.I. JOE: Operation H.I.S.S. #1 (of 5) ($3.99, 32 pages) debuts in February. Diamond order code: DEC09 0888
by generalsjoes | Dec 22, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, Pursuit of COBRA
Rulz over at HissTank.com has gotten a hold of another upcoming Rise of Cobra exclusive item, this time the Target Exclusive Cobra Flight Pod w/ Elite-Viper. I know I’m in the minority here, but I’m really loving this paint scheme for the Elite-Viper. Absolutely love the combination of black and red with the camouflage pants. A very cool look…I may end up grabbing a couple of these. It’s weird…the first two waves of Target Exclusive items were fairly “bleh”, but this third wave looks very freaking cool. Love this set.
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Thanks to the Terror Drome for the intel as well!
by generalsjoes | Dec 16, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: The Movie
I know there’s been some dead time with the reviews, but I’ve got a bunch in the hopper that I’m just going to kind of get out there whenever I can. First up are reviews of the Toys “R” Us Headquarters for Heroes Bench Press and Snow Serpent. I expected to love Bench Press (and did), but the Snow Serpent took me a little bit by surprise. Check out both reviews at the Rise of Cobra review page, or the links below.
by generalsjoes | Dec 14, 2009 | Customs, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: The Movie, Kick Ass Custom, Sigma 6 (8" Scale)
This is Mysterious Stranger’s second time in the Kick Ass Customs feature, and I think most folks will understand why this particular project appeals to me so much. I really love the similarities between Sigma 6 and the Rise of Cobra, and Stranger brings them all together quite well here. Not only that, but he comes up with a very cool story as well.
For the full skinny, check out his post on JoeBattleLines, and I’ve also mirrored the images below.
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by generalsjoes | Dec 9, 2009 | G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Toys, G.I. Joe: The Movie
The third wave of Rise of Cobra Alpha Vehicles created quite the firestorm when it was leaked that the assortment was potentially cancelled. In fact, I’d argue word of their cancellation generated much more buzz than the actual figures and vehicles themselves ever did.
Well, after all of the hulabaloo (yes, I just used the word hulabaloo…) it now appears that the assortment will see release after all, just after a short delay. In fact, word is the Philippines have already seen the vehicle packs appear on store shelves. As further proof of this, JoeCustoms member chrysophylax has posted some very nice images along with some reviews over at JoeCustoms.com. Reviews are up for the Tiger Claw w/ Leatherneck, the Polar Shark Sub w/ Ice Storm, and the Lavapod driver, Volcano Viper. I’ve also mirrored the great images below.
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The more I see the Volcano Viper the cooler he becomes…I really love the detail on that helmet. Holy crap that’s coolness. The Polar Shark Sub is pretty awesome, too. Definitely the strongest Alpha wave yet, glad it’s being released.
IDW releases story continuation of 2009 blockbuster movie